Mishawaka, IN

City Council

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting, including a vote on an ordinance to annex and rezone property at 12340 Lincolnway East, and a resolution for a fiscal plan for the same annexation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Resolution R2026-29: Fiscal Plan for Annexation of 12340 Lincolnway East
• Ordinance P.O. No. 2026-25: Annex and rezone north 220' to C-1 General Commercial and south 310' to I-1 Light Industrial, south side of Lincolnway E., approx. 665' east of Bittersweet Rd. (vote only)

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes, ordinances on first and second reading, and resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on zoning changes for a property near Lincolnway E. and votes on additional appropriations and budget reductions for public safety and park improvements.

• P.O. No. 2026-25: Annex and rezone 220’ to C-1 General Commercial and 310’ to I-1 Light Industrial for 12340 Lincolnway E. (public hearing, no vote)
• P.O. No. 2026-26: Additional appropriations of $500,000 for Training Center Improvements and $500,000 for Fire Station Improvements under County Economic Development Income Tax and Public Safety Local Income Tax
• P.O. No. 2026-27: Reduction of budgeted appropriations by $500,000 for Park Improvements under County Economic Development Income Tax
• Resolution R2026-28: Honoring Indiana VFW Surgeon Dan Gann

The Mishawaka Common Council approved two ordinances allocating $1 million in additional funds for public safety improvements: $500,000 for a training center and $500,000 for fire station mold remediation. They also passed a resolution honoring Danny K. Gann as VFW State Surgeon and held a public hearing on a proposed annexation and rezoning, with a vote scheduled for August 17.

• Approved resolution honoring Danny K. Gann as VFW State Surgeon (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 for training center improvements (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 for fire station improvements (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 reduction in park improvements appropriation (9-0)
• Held public hearing on annexation and rezoning at 12340 Lincolnway E.; no vote taken

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will discuss several budget appropriations for public safety and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing a rezoning request for a property on Lincolnway E and a new downtown loan program.

• P.O. No. 2026-23: $3,000,000 additional appropriation for police equipment
• P.O. No. 2026-24: $1,799,100 for street repair via the Local Bridge and Road Matching Grant Fund
• P.O. No. 2026-25: Annex and rezone 12340 Lincolnway E to C-1 General Commercial and I-1 Light Industrial
• P.O. No. 2026-26: $1,000,000 for training center and fire station improvements
• R2026-26: Expanding the Revolving Fund and authorizing a Downtown Forgivable Loan Program

The Common Council approved several funding measures, including a $3 million appropriation for public safety equipment and a $1.79 million appropriation for street repairs. The Council also expanded a downtown forgivable loan program and authorized the investment of public funds throughout Indiana.

• Approved $3,000,000 additional appropriation for police radios, body cameras, and in-vehicle camera systems (8-0)
• Approved $1,799,100 for street repair via a community crossing grant and matching funds (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-26 to expand the Downtown Forgivable Loan Program (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-27 to authorize the investment of public funds within the State of Indiana (8-0)
• Approved minutes from the July 6, 2026, Regular Meeting

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will discuss appropriations for public safety and road repairs. The body is also reviewing several rezoning petitions for residential and commercial use.

• P.O. No. 2026-23: $3,000,000.00 appropriation for Police Equipment
• P.O. No. 2026-24: $1,799,100.00 for Street Repair
• Petition No. 2026-15: Annex and rezone 12340 Lincolnway E. to C-1 General Commercial and I-1 Light Industrial
• P.O. No. 2026-21: Rezone west side of Elder Rd. from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential
• P.O. No. 2026-22: Rezone 3616 York St. from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential

The Common Council approved Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-21 to rezone a property on the west side of Elder Road from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential. The decision allows for the construction of a home using a septic system and well water due to the impracticality of extending municipal utilities to the site.

• Approved Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-21 to rezone west side of Elder Road from I-1 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

City Council

The Sub-Standard Housing Committee of the Mishawaka Common Council will meet to consider Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-18, which would create a rental registration and inspection program. The ordinance would require annual registration of rental units, a $5 fee per parcel, and inspections at least once every three years. Fines of up to $250 per day are proposed for non-compliance.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-18 establishing a rental registration and inspection program
• Annual registration fee of $5 per parcel, due by January 31
• Initial inspection within 90 days of registration; routine inspections every three years
• Fines of up to $250 per day for failure to register or for occupying a unit without an inspection certificate
• Exemption from routine inspections for units managed by a professional manager and inspected by a qualified third party

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will vote on two rezoning ordinances on first reading: a rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for a new house on west side of Elder Rd, and a rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential for an existing house at 3616 York St. Several resolutions involve use variances, including rescinding a variance for an event center at 526 W McKinley Ave, granting a variance for a volunteer training facility at NE corner of E. McKinley & Division St, and allowing a liquor store with parking reduction at 1217 E. McKinley. The Council will also consider an ordinance on second reading that establishes responsible bidding practices and approve a schedule change moving the July 20 meeting to July 27.

• Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 for new house on west side of Elder Rd, about 2,470 ft south of Day Rd
• Rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 for existing house at 3616 York St
• Rescinding use variance for event center/assembly hall at 526 W McKinley Ave (R2026-22)
• Use variance for volunteer training facility at NE corner of E. McKinley & Division St (R2026-24)
• Use variance for liquor store/retail with parking reduction at 1217 E. McKinley (R2026-25)

The Mishawaka Common Council voted 9-0 to rescind the use variance for the event center at 526 W. McKinley Avenue, citing multiple violations of the midnight closing condition and public safety concerns. The council also approved adding a property at 1212 South Union Street to the city's acquisition list, approved a use variance for a Habitat for Humanity volunteer center, approved a liquor store use variance, and adopted a responsible bidding ordinance for public works projects.

• Rescinded use variance for event center at 526 W. McKinley Ave (9-0)
• Added 1212 South Union Street to city property acquisition list (9-0)
• Approved use variance for Habitat for Humanity volunteer center at E. McKinley & Division (9-0)
• Approved use variance for liquor store at 1217 E. McKinley Ave (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5990 establishing responsible bidding practices for public works (9-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2025-45 to delete contractor pre-qualification section (unanimous)
• Changed July 20 regular meeting to July 27 (unanimous)

City Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on several land-use changes, including use variances for a volunteer training facility and a liquor store, and rezones from industrial to residential on Elder Road and York Street. They will also vote on resolutions for a four-tenant building with drive-thrus and a counseling center, and consider withdrawing a rezone for an auto body shop and amending water/sewer service boundaries.

• Rezone from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential at 3616 York St.
• Rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Single Family Residential on Elder Rd.
• Use Variance for Liquor Store and reduced parking at 1217 E. McKinley
• Use Variance for 4-tenant building with 2 drive-thrus south of 4840 N. Main Street
• Amendment to water/sewer service boundaries (Ord 5926AA)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss amendments to water rates and the establishment of a Utility Rate Assistance Program. The body is also reviewing annexation and rezoning requests for properties on E. 6th Street and E. McKinley Avenue.

• P.O. No. 2026-06: Amending Water Rates & Charges
• P.O. No. 2026-20: Establishing Mishawaka Utility Rate Assistance Program
• P.O. No. 2026-15: Annex and Rezone to R-1 Single Family Residential at 13511 E. 6th Street
• P.O. No. 2026-17: Annex and Rezone to R-3 Multi-Family Residential and Restaurant at 1622, 1628, 1640, and 1706 E. McKinley Avenue
• R2026-20: Use Variance for 4 Tenant Building with 2 Drive-Thrus south of 4840 N. Main Street

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a five-year water rate increase (Ordinance 5984) and established a new utility rate assistance program (Ordinance 5988), both by 8-0 votes. The council also approved two annexations, a zoning amendment for a shed dealership, and postponed two zoning appeals. All votes were unanimous with 8 members present.

• Approved water rate increase with 5-year phase-in, average $2.25/month (8-0)
• Established utility rate assistance program with 5% discount for income-qualified residents (8-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 0.87 acres at E. McKinley Ave (8-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 13511 E. 6th St to R-1 (8-0)
• Approved PUD amendment for portable storage shed sales at 801 W. Douglas Rd (8-0)
• Postponed use variance for 4-tenant building with drive-thrus at 4840 N. Main St to June 1
• Postponed use variance for counseling center at 327 W. Colfax to June 1

City Council

The Common Council will discuss a new rental registration and inspection program and amendments to water rates. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and land use variances for commercial and residential properties.

• P.O. No. 2026-18: Establishing a Rental Registration & Inspection Program
• P.O. No. 2026-06: Amending Water Rates & Charges
• P.O. No. 2026-14: Rezone to C-7 for drive-thru restaurant at 3630 Bremen Highway
• P.O. No. 2026-17: Annex and rezone to R-3 for housing and restaurant at 1622-1706 E. McKinley Avenue
• R2026-16: Conditional Use for underground fuel storage tank at E. Cleveland Road & Capital Avenue

The Mishawaka Common Council approved a conditional use permit for an underground fuel storage tank at the Gurley Leep Auto Mall site on Cleveland Road, despite the property now falling within the wellfield's five-year time-of-travel zone. The council also approved adding a property to the city's acquisition list for the Union Street widening project and rezoned a former bank building to allow a drive-thru restaurant. Two other items were postponed, and two annexation proposals were heard but not voted on.

• Approved conditional use for underground fuel tank at Gurley Leep Auto Mall (8-1)
• Approved adding 1115 S. Union St. to city acquisition list for Union Street widening (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 3630 Bremen Hwy to C-7 for drive-thru restaurant, Ordinance 5983 (9-0)
• Postponed water rate ordinance 2026-06 to May 18
• Postponed rezoning at 3610 Bremen Hwy to June 1
• Postponed PUD amendment at 801 W. Douglas Rd to May 18
• Held public hearing on annexation at 13511 E. 6th St., no vote
• Held public hearing on annexation at E. McKinley Ave., no vote

City Council

The Mishawaka Common Council will hear the Mayor’s State of the City presentation in Council Chambers at 6:00 PM. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.