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MunsterIN averageUS Census ACS
Population
23,733
Per-capita income
$54,931
Median home value
$312,000
Bachelor's or higher
48%
Typical home value $353,820 +1.8% yr/yr · +17.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2003–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$62.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$39.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$23.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$41.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,643 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202518 housing units ($10.6M)

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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon May 3, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon May 3, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue May 18, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Sep 21, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 18, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Oct 19, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Tue Nov 16, 2027 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Dec 6, 2027 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Jan 3, 2028 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Feb 7, 2028 · 18:30

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster

Recent meetings

Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00

General

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00

Board of Parks and Recreation

Park Board to discuss West Lakes Park and Centennial Park Golf Course

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to review department reports and consider several action items. Discussions include a change order for West Lakes Park and a 2027 pass proposal for the Centennial Park Golf Course.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: Scot Pierce President 01/16/23 - 12/31/26 Jose Gutierrez Vice President 01/06/25 - 12/31/28 Cara Karter Member 02/02/26-12/31/29 Robyn Paulsen Member 08/21/17 - 12/31/27 Kristen Smith Member 01/10/23 - 12/31/25 Meeting Agenda Board of Parks and Recreation Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order a. Meting Live Stream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85163372302?pwd=bE5iR1k2dEJrZmVsa3NLcGVLajVLZz09 Meeting ID: 851 6337 2302 Passcode: 536469 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Input Open to the Public - All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public input section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the Park Board may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 5. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Park Board Minutes i. Minutes of the Regular Board of Parks and Recreation Meeting September 15, 2026 b. Voucher Register(s) i. Approval of Voucher Register 26-10A ii. Confirmation of Voucher Register 26-10B iii. Confirmation of Voucher Register 26-10C Live Stream an …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Town Council to discuss 2027 budget, tax levies, and police chief qualifications

The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding the 2027 budget and tax levies, as well as a 2026 GO Bond issuance. The body will also review resolutions concerning the Police Chief's qualifications and the designation of Public Works employees as first responders.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 19, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Proclamation Proclamation celebrating the Munster High School Speech and Debate Team over the years a. Proclamation honoring Munster Speech & Debate Coaches Helen Engstrom, Mary Yorke and Don Fortner 6. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 7. Consent Agenda a. Minutes b. Water Leak Adjustment c. Voucher Registers 8. Old Business Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission to hold regular meeting

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to review minutes and voucher registers. The agenda contains no specific new business or proposed decisions.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, October 19, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 16:00

General

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00

Plan Commission

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission meets Oct. 5, 2026, with no substantive items on the agenda

The Munster Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Main Meeting Room at 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN. The published agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comment, a consent agenda covering minutes and voucher registers, and sections for old business, new business, and reports and announcements that list no specific items. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or other substantive proposals are described in the agenda text provided.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, October 5, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda [Approve]
10 yea
George Shinkan yea · Chuck Gardiner yea · David Nellans yea · Jonathan Petersen yea · Joe Hofferth yea · George Shinkan yea · Chuck Gardiner yea · David Nellans yea · Jonathan Petersen yea · Joe Hofferth yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Munster Town Council to present and vote on the 2027 budget and 2026 general obligation bonds

The Munster Town Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at 1005 Ridge Road. The meeting includes a 2026 storm presentation, a 2027 budget presentation by Baker Tilly, and three public hearings on additional appropriations and the 2027 budget. Old and new business include ordinances on the 2026 salary ordinance, PERF covered employees, additional appropriations, 2026 GO bonds, and the 2027 budget, plus a Humane Indiana contract and other agreements.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 5, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. 2026 Storm Presentation 6. 2027 Budget Presentation - Baker Tilly 7. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing on Additional Appropriations (5) b. Public Hearing on Additional Appropriations for 2026 General Obligation Bonds c. Public Hearing on 2027 Budget 8. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 9. Consent Agenda a. Minutes Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026

The Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2026. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, public comment, and a consent agenda covering minutes and voucher registers.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda [Approve]
8 yea
George Shinkan yea · Chuck Gardiner yea · Jonathan Petersen yea · Joe Hofferth yea · George Shinkan yea · Chuck Gardiner yea · Jonathan Petersen yea · Joe Hofferth yea
Adjournment [Approve]
8 yea
George Shinkan yea · Chuck Gardiner yea · Jonathan Petersen yea · Joe Hofferth yea · George Shinkan yea · Chuck Gardiner yea · Jonathan Petersen yea · Joe Hofferth yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:15

Town Council

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to vote on loans, ordinances, contracts, and sidewalk bid

The Munster Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items. They will consider resolutions authorizing temporary loans, ordinances for additional appropriations and a disaster relief fund, and multiple contracts including ambulance service, engineering, and debris hauling. A bid award for CDBG sidewalk replacement is also on the agenda.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. State Representative Mike Andrade 6. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 7. Consent Agenda a. Minutes August 17, 2026 b. Voucher Registers c. Water Leak Adjustment d. Treasurer's Report August 2026 8. Old Business 9. New Business Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nella …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00

General

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Munster Town Council to discuss appropriations and sidewalk replacements

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding additional appropriations. The meeting also includes discussions on salary ordinances, retirement health savings, and contract ratifications.

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|||Meeting Agenda| |---|---|---| |||Town Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN| |1.|Call To Order|| |2.|Roll Call|| |3.|Moment of Silence|| |4.|Pledge of Allegiance|| |5.|Public Hearing for Additional Appropriations a.|Public Hearing for Additional Appropriations| |6.|Public Comment posted outside the Main Meeting Room.|All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are| |7.|Consent Agenda a. Minutes August 17, 2026 b. Minutes August 20, 2026 c. d. e. Treasurer's Report July 2026|Minutes Special Town Council Meeting, August 31, 2026 Water Leak Adjustment-confirmation 08/17/2026| Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: <u>[https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/](https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/)</u> |Chuck Gardiner|Joseph Hofferth|David B. Nellans|Jonathan Petersen|George Shinkan| |---|---|---|---|---| |Vice-President|President|Councilor|Councilor|Councilor| |01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27|01/01/24 - 12/31/27| ||f. Voucher Registers| |---|---| |8.|Old Business a. Ordinanc …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026

The Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct official business. The agenda includes a consent agenda for minutes and voucher registers, but no specific new business items are listed in the provided text.

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|||Meeting Agenda| |---|---|---| |||Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN| |1.|Call To Order|| |2.|Roll Call|| |3.|Public Comment comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room.|All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public| |4.|Consent Agenda A. Minutes B. Voucher Registers|| |5.|Old Business|| |6.|New Business|| |7.|Reports & Announcements|| |8.|Adjournment|| Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: <u>[https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/](https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/)</u> |Chuck Gardiner|Joseph Hofferth||David Nellans|Jonathan Petersen|George Shinkan| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Vice-President|President||Councilor|Councilor|Councilor| |01/01/26 - 12/31/26|01/01/26 - 12/31/26||01/01/26 - 12/31/26|01/01/26 - 12/31/26|01/01/26 - 12/31/26|
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 14:00

Town Council

Council to vote on storm recovery contract increases

The Munster Town Council will hold a special meeting on August 31, 2026, to address new business. The primary decision item is the approval of increases to storm recovery contracts. The agenda includes standard procedural steps such as roll call, a moment of silence, and a limited public comment period.

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Meeting Agenda Town Council Special Meeting Monday, August 31, 2026 2:00 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. New Business a. Storm Recovery Contract Increases 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00

Town Council

Council to review debris hauling and monitoring contracts

The Munster Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, to discuss two new business items: a debris hauling contract and a debris monitoring contract. The agenda contains no other specific policy decisions, ordinances, or budget figures. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as roll call and public comment.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:00 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. New Business a. Debris Hauling Contract b. Debris Monitoring Contract 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 14:00

General

1005 Ridge Road, Munster
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission regular meeting with public comment and consent agenda

The Munster Redevelopment Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes and voucher registers, and reports. No specific redevelopment projects or financial items are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to consider disaster declaration, bonds, and town manager appointment

The Munster Town Council is holding its regular meeting to address a range of items, including confirming a local disaster emergency declaration, approving additional appropriations, authorizing emergency purchases, and considering several contracts and appointments. Key actions include a possible extension of the disaster declaration, approval of a settlement agreement, and the appointment of a town manager and attorneys.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes b. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Local Disaster Emergency Declaration Confirmation and Possible Extension b. Ordinance #2015: Additional Appropriations (4) c. Resolution #2167: Authorization to Make Emergency Purchases Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission to hold regular meeting August 3

The Redevelopment Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list any specific projects or decisions for discussion.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, August 3, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes July 20, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Town Council to consider Baker Tilly engagement for 2027 budget and tax analysis

The Town Council will meet to discuss the 2027 budget and property tax parcel analysis. The agenda includes several administrative updates and the disposal of surplus equipment from the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.

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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 3, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Minutes July 20, 2026 b. Water Leak Adjustment c. The standard mileage rate for 2026 has been updated to .76 cents per mile. d. Voucher Registers e. Treasurer's Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Da …
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Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission holds regular meeting

The Redevelopment Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or ordinances listed for decision.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes July 6, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Town Council will consider approval of a spray‑in‑place pipe lining contract

The Munster Town Council meeting will address routine items on the consent agenda, including the Treasurer's Report and meeting minutes. New business includes a 2026 Capital Asset Reporting Engagement Letter and several contract approvals related to water infrastructure and services. The council will discuss a spray‑in‑place pipe lining contract, a mud valve for the White Oak water tank, a water loss audit, air emissions testing services, and a legal services agreement.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 6. Consent Agenda a. Treasurer's Report, May 2026 b. Minutes July 6, 2026 c. Water Leak Adjustment d. Voucher Registers 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. 2026 Capital Asset Reporting Engagement Letter Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Coun …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 16:00

General

Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30

Town Council

Council to hold public hearing on additional appropriations, consider paving contracts

The Munster Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2013 for additional appropriations and then consider its passage. New business includes a resolution accepting TIF transfers, an engagement letter for a 2026 general obligation bond issuance, an amendment to a NIPSCO agreement, and awards for repaving Fisher Street Trail and Main Street east of Hart Ditch. A legal services representation agreement and a proclamation honoring a pastor are also on the agenda.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 David B. Nellans Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/24 - 12/31/27 Meeting Agenda Town Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026 6:30 PM Town Council Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Other Business a. Legal Services Representation Agreement 6. Public Hearing Public Hearing on Ordinance #2013: Additional Appropriations (3) a. Public Hearing on Additional Approppriations 7. Proclamation a. Proclamation: Honoring Very Rev. Michael J. Yadron as Pastor of St. Thomas More 8. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, Council may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 9. Consent Agenda Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner V …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00

Redevelopment Commission

Munster Redevelopment Commission holds procedural meeting with no listed action items

The Munster Redevelopment Commission is meeting for a regular session on July 6, 2026. The agenda includes only routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and voucher registers under consent agenda, with no substantive new business or public hearings listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.

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1005 Ridge Road, Munster
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Live Stream and Archived Meetings can be viewed at: https://munsterin.portal.civicclerk.com/ Chuck Gardiner Vice-President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Joseph Hofferth President 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 David Nellans Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Jonathan Petersen Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 George Shinkan Councilor 01/01/26 - 12/31/26 Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026 7:00 PM Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment All public comment is limited to 2 minutes per person with a total of 20 minutes allotted for the public comment section. All speakers must sign the Public Speaker Sign-in Form prior to speaking. Please keep all comments civil, constructive, and related to public policy issues. At their discretion, the commission may allow public comment to extend past 20 minutes but is not required to do so. All rules for public comment are posted outside the Main Meeting Room. 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes June 16, 2026 B. Voucher Registers 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Reports & Announcements 8. Adjournment

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 66 on record.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.6MUSFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECT 578-17-0
$700,000ECONSULTING CORPORATION
Department of Defense · NHANES STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR US ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF
$484,452USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROJECT 578-22-008 REPLACE R22 AC EQUIPMENT ON THE HINES CAMPUS: PROV
$354,625USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · AE IDIQ MATOC TASK ORDER - REMODEL DAMEN 9S/9N
$251,755USFIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · 537-19-127BLOOD LAB REMODEL AE DESIGN
$47,072GLASS LORRI L
Department of Veterans Affairs · READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICES VA
$37,570ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC ORTHOTIC LIMB
$30,138ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · VISN 12 PROSTHETICS PURCHASES FY24 WITH ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST
$22,645ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB
$17,784ORTHOTIC PROSTHETIC SPECIALIST, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB BELOW KNEE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Lake County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)
Business establishments10,566 (171,790 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,197/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy24.4% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

50
Recorded votes
$62.7M
Annual budget
$41.7M
Debt outstanding
18
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$62.7M
Spending$39.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$41.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.67×
Debt-load index41 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.452
All kids
0.386
Black kids
0.328

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