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Portage public meetings in 2025

38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 23, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Board will consider 2026 McColly Bennett commercial agreement and related items

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will meet on Dec 23, 2025 to approve minutes and address unfinished business. New business includes a 2026 commercial agreement with McColly Bennett, a special event request for the MS Warrior Dash, a sidewalk waiver for Portage Township School, a 2026 fire‑territory agreement with Cender Dalton, and a street‑light agreement for Swanson Trails with Lennar Corporation. The agenda also lists BOW claims and payroll claims for review.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Portage Park & Recreation Board to review contracts and fee changes

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to discuss new business regarding Sportsman Solutions and a Total Disposal contract. The agenda includes reviews of rental and personal service contracts and updates on park bonds. Members will also consider pricing for concessions and softball.

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✓ Decided: Board approved fee schedule for park sports and concessions

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation approved the November 18, 2025 minutes, the November financial report, and December vouchers totaling S100,482.80. It also approved the November/December register of rental contracts and the fee schedule for all park sports and concessions, while tabling the vote on a Sportsman Solutions sponsorship contract. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Common Council

Council will vote on six RHDP bond ordinances and several funding resolutions.

The Portage Common Council will consider additional appropriations resolutions for debt services, an unsafe building fund, repayment of a temporary loan, and a transfer authorizing C‑T action. It will also consider six ordinances that enact 2025 RHDP bonds for projects named Bauer, Farmington, Rivertrace, Sandy Trail, Swanson Trails, and EDTA’s. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes, a public hearing, and any matters not already considered.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Board approves payroll and claims; discusses Go Bond payments and live streaming.

The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider payroll claims, bulk item appeals, and a 2026 live streaming contract. The agenda also includes a request to pay Barnes & Thornburgh for Go Bond proceeds and applications for precious metals and gems.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Wrightman contract to update Portage’s comprehensive master plan

The board approved several contracts and payments, including the Wrightman contract to update the comprehensive master plan, a live‑streaming contract, and payment to Barnes & Thornburg from the 2025 GO bond. It also approved renewals of precious‑metal and‑gem applications, accepted a deed of dedication for 5854 Evergreen Avenue, overturned three $40 utility charges, and ratified multiple payroll claims. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Common Council

Portage Council to approve additional appropriations for sanitation, police, and parks.

The Portage Common Council will consider approving additional appropriations for the Sanitation, Police, and Park departments, along with year-end adjustments. The meeting also includes the introduction and second reading of ordinances regarding tax anticipation warrants, salary adjustments, and ambulance services.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Board will vote on mayor's authority to sign property purchase closing documents

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider a range of contracts and agreements, including police equipment, streetlight services, and development bonds. A key item is authorizing the mayor to sign closing documents for a property purchase. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll claims, and bulk item appeals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $998,700 fire engine purchase and multiple service agreements

The Board approved a $998,700 purchase of a new fire engine, contingent on the 2025 GO bond closing. It also approved the Ingram Manor trash service agreement, several fee waivers and reductions for bulk‑item and return‑service charges, and an exemption allowing up to 40 chickens on a resident’s property. Additional approvals included a streetlight agreement for the Providence at Farmington subdivision, the release of a $352,247.18 bond for Cardinal Crossing Phase 6, and the Kiwanis Christmas Parade route.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Portage Park & Recreation Board to discuss ice rink and Game Plan Solutions

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to review financial reports and rental and personal service contracts. The agenda includes updates on the ice rink and Game Plan Solutions.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, financial report, vouchers, contracts, and fee schedule

The board approved the October 2L, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the financial report for the month ending Oct 31, 2025, the November 2025 vouchers totaling $542,924.32, the October/November 2025 rental and personal service contracts, and the fee schedule for park rentals, sports, programs, concessions, and bars. The board also approved the 2026 meeting dates (third Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.) and adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on GEO bond appropriation and multiple fee, zoning, and budget items

The Portage Common Council meeting will consider several ordinances, including a GEO Bond Appropriation (Ordinance #25-43), a Solid Waste Fee Schedule (Ordinance #25-45), a Zoning Change (Ordinance #25-42), and a 2025 Salary Ordinance (Ordinance #25-47). The council will also consider resolutions for additional appropriations to the Police Department, budget reductions, and authorizing transfers of capital. These items are slated for first or second reading and potential adoption at this meeting.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Board reviews IT contract addendum and bulk item appeals on Oct 28

The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider an IT contract addendum presented by Bill Moran, approve standard detail sheets, and hear a bulk item appeal concerning 6409 Monument Avenue. The board will also review claims filed on October 28, 2025, and payroll claims from October 3, 2025. No other business is listed.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Common Council

Council will consider solid waste fee schedule, 2026 budget, and salary ordinance

The Portage Common Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance #25-45, which updates the solid waste fee schedule. The council will also discuss Ordinance #25-46, the proposed 2026 municipal budget, and Ordinance #25-44, a salary ordinance for 2026. No other items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts 2026 budget

The Common Council adopted Ordinance #25-46, the 2026 budget, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance #25-44, the 2026 salary ordinance, after a 3‑3 tie was broken by Mayor Bonta voting yay. Ordinance #25-45, the solid‑waste fee schedule, was read but not voted on; a public hearing is required at the next meeting.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Board will discuss park bond updates, including Game Plan Solutions and ice rink

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will review the month’s financial report and vouchers. It will examine the September/October rental contracts and October personal service contracts. The meeting includes updates on the park bond projects, specifically Game Plan Solutions and the ice rink, along with committee and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approved financial report, vouchers and meeting minutes

The Park & Recreation Board approved the September financial report and the October voucher list totaling $292,538.68, both unanimously. It also approved the September 15 minutes, with one member abstaining. The board accepted the rental and personal service contract registers and adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider 2026 salaries and five residential TIRF resolutions

The Portage Common Council will consider an ordinance setting 2026 salaries and five resolutions related to Residential Tax Increment Reinvestment Financing (TIRF) districts. The meeting is a special session scheduled for October 14, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted four residential TIRIF resolutions

The Portage Common Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Resolution #25-20 (River Trace), #25-21 (Bauer Farms), #25-22 (Sandy Trails), and #25-24 (Swanson Trails) for the Residential Housing Development Program. Each motion was made by Councilperson Czili and seconded as recorded. The council then adjourned the meeting by a 7‑0 vote.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review five residential housing development programs

The Plan Commission will review the creation of five separate residential housing development programs. These items are listed under new business for the October 9 meeting.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Common Council

City Council authorizes $5.8 million general-obligation bond issuance

The Portage Common Council will hold a public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget. Council members will consider Ordinance #25-42 to rezone a vacant parcel south of Breckenridge Apartments off Lute Road from Office Commercial (OC) to Multi-Family Residential (M2). They will also consider Ordinance #25-43, which authorizes the issuance of general-obligation bonds up to $5,800,000 to fund police, fire, and other capital projects. Additional items include three resolutions concerning sanitation transfers, a 2025 budget reduction, and a preliminary bond reimbursement.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts salary ordinance to hire city General Counsel (6‑0)

The Common Council approved the previous meeting's minutes (6‑0). It adopted Ordinance #25-39 to dispose of abandoned property (6‑0) and Ordinance #25-40 to amend the salary ordinance for hiring an in‑house General Counsel (6‑0). The council also approved a $36,300 sanitation budget transfer (6‑0) and discussed a $5.18 million bond for new city vehicles.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Plan Commission

Plan Commission reviews subdivision plats for Old Porter Road and Airport Road

The Plan Commission is meeting to consider two land development requests. The body will review a plat renewal for North Wood Trail Subdivision and a new primary plat for Landings of Portage.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Board will discuss park bond proposal and review fees and contracts

The Portage Board of Parks & Recreation will receive a financial report and review voucher items. It will examine rental and personal service contract registers for August and September 2025. The board will consider fee structures for the Pickleball League, Pickleball Ladder, and the Ice Rink. A discussion of the Park Bond proposal from Game Plan Solutions is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, finances, contracts and new park fees

The Board of Parks & Recreation unanimously approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes, the August/September financial report, and September vouchers totaling $569,891.40. It also approved the rental and personal service contract registers and set new fees for the pickleball league, ladder nights, and ice rink admissions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Common Council

Portage Common Council to consider 2025 salary ordinance and police property rules

The Common Council will discuss new procedures for the Police Department to handle unclaimed property and money. The body is also reviewing a salary ordinance for 2025 city employees and officers, as well as several amendments to municipal codes.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts TNR program, park enforcement, hotel rules, and ambulance billing

The Common Council approved the minutes from the August meetings with a 5‑yes, 1‑abstain vote. It then unanimously adopted four ordinances: a Trap‑Neuter‑Return program for feral cats, police authority to enforce park rules, transient occupancy standards for hotels, and updated ambulance billing practices. Each ordinance passed with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Portage Park Board to discuss pickleball expansion and park rules

The Board of Parks & Recreation will review updates on pickleball Phase II and associated fees. The meeting includes a discussion on park rules for police enforcement and a report on Haunted Hayride admissions.

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✓ Decided: Board approved permanent fence for Hannah's Hope Playground

The Portage Parks & Recreation Board approved a permanent fence around Hannah's Hope Playground and a walking trail at Miami Park. It also adopted new park rules, approved fee increases for the Haunted Hayride, and authorized several pickleball projects. Additionally, the board granted a 50% discount waiver for a fundraiser at the Open Air Pavilion.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Common Council

Portage council votes on $225,224 in additional funding and ambulance fee updates

The Portage Common Council will hold a special meeting to vote on three additional appropriations totaling $225,224 for the Fire, Police, and Park & Recreation departments. They will also introduce an ordinance updating ambulance service fees and regulations, including new charges for non-transport assistance and annual fee increases.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $136,200 police appropriation and other budget measures

The council unanimously approved Resolution #25-12 to fund the Fire Department and Resolution #25-13 to fund the Police Department, including $136,200 for officer salaries and supplies. Resolution #25-14 for the Park and Recreation Department passed with a 3‑2 vote. An ordinance updating ambulance billing practices was read but not voted on, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Board to review sanitation tipping fee bids and consulting agreement

The Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to discuss several administrative requests and contracts. Key items include opening bids for sanitation tipping fees and a consulting agreement with McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2,289,821 .98 payroll claims for July 1 2025

The Board of Public Works & Safety approved several financial items, including payroll claims of $2,289,821 .98 for July 1 2025, pension payroll claims of $216,766.02 for August 12 2025, and other claims totaling $1,597,317.44. It also approved the EMS Billing and Collection MOU, the Marina Shores event request, and a police department donation of 19 desks and chairs. The Board voted to terminate sanitation services with Oak Tree Village Mobile Home Park and to table the opening of bids for sanitation tipping services. All motions passed unanimously (3 yea‑0 nays).

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Common Council

Portage Common Council to consider zoning change and new city ordinances

The Common Council will discuss a zoning change for a property on Crisman Road and the introduction of three new ordinances. These proposals cover feral cat management, park rule enforcement, and safety standards for hotels and motels.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning of former Crisman School site to R-4

The Common Council approved the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. In a 3‑3 split on the rezoning of the Portage Ave. and Old Crisman Rd. property, the mayor cast the tie‑breaking vote in favor, adopting the change to R‑4. The council took no action on the first readings of Ordinances 25‑35, 25‑36, or 25‑37. The rezoning approval does not transfer the land; further approvals are still required.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park Board to discuss police enforcement of park rules

The Portage Park & Recreation Board will review rental and personal service contracts for June and July 2025. The board is discussing the establishment of park rules for police enforcement and a kayak launch at Imagination Glen West.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new league fees, pickleball courts, and a $540K kayak grant

The Park & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting, the June financial report, and July vouchers totaling $5,460,772.18, all unanimously. It also approved a set of fee increases for softball, soccer and volleyball leagues, the construction of five pickleball courts at Woodland Park (cost $125,200‑$358,900), and a $540,000 match‑cash or in‑kind grant for a kayak launch on the Chi‑Cal Rivers. Rental and professional service contract registers for June/July were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Common Council

Portage Common Council to consider zoning map and salary changes

The Common Council will meet to discuss updates to the city's zoning map and the 2025 salary ordinance. The body will also review a second reading of a fee schedule for buildings and building regulations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts building fee schedule and salary amendment ordinances

The council approved the July 1 meeting minutes. It unanimously tabled the Consumer Fireworks Use ordinance. It unanimously adopted the salary amendment ordinance and the building fee schedule ordinance. No action was taken on the zoning change ordinance, which will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Board to consider guardrail and sidewalk replacement on Willowcreek Road

The Board of Public Works & Safety will review a recommendation of award for infrastructure work on Willowcreek Road. The body will also consider a special event for Mexico Lindo and an easement grant for SANH9, LLC.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Portage Park & Recreation Board to review Game Plan Solutions contract

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to review financial reports, rental and personal service contracts, and a new contract with Game Plan Solutions. The meeting also includes discussions on soccer and softball fees.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Game Plan Solutions contract for operational support and planning

The Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and the June 2025 vouchers totaling $5,131,649.10. It also approved the May/June rental contracts register, the June personal service contracts register, and the monthly financial report. A motion to table the proposed 2026 soccer‑field fee increase was adopted, and the Game Plan Solutions contract for operational support, asset management, and capital‑improvement planning was approved.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Common Council

Council considers tax abatements for Louis Dreyfus Company

The Common Council will discuss tax abatements for the Louis Dreyfus Company and review several new ordinances. The meeting includes swearing-in ceremonies for new and promoted fire and police personnel.

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✓ Decided: Council approved tax abatements for Louis Dreyfus Company’s new grain elevator project

The council adopted two tax‑abatement resolutions for Louis Dreyfus Company, one for real property (Resolution 25‑09) and one for personal property (Resolution 25‑10). It also approved the annual CF‑1 compliance for three businesses unanimously. Ordinance 25‑22 was tabled, and several ordinances were suspended, amended, and then adopted.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Portage Park & Recreation Board to review rental and service contracts

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to review financial reports and vouchers. The agenda includes a review of rental and personal service contracts for April and May 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $135,000 portable ice rink project

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting, the April 30 financial report, and May vouchers totaling $580,975.09. It also approved the March/April rental and personal service contracts register and a $135,000 proposal for a temporary portable ice rink. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed with three votes in favor and one abstention.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider police and utility labor contracts, zoning map amendment

The Portage Common Council holds a special meeting to consider new business including collective bargaining agreements for utility and police employees, a pending litigation agreement, and a property matter. The council also has a second reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal zoning map and a resolution to accept funds from the Portage Township Trustee.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts two-year Utility collective bargaining agreement

The council approved the new two‑year Utility Collective Bargaining Agreement, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025. The contract provides a $t.gS per hour wage increase each year, with employees allocating $0.t O of the increase to a health savings fund, and shifts to a consolidated paid‑time‑off policy. Councilperson Vasquez moved to adopt the agreement, Councilperson Atvarez seconded, and the motion passed with five yea votes and one abstention.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Common Council

Council to hold public hearing on wastewater utility rate changes

The Portage Common Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #25-24, which proposes amending rates and charges for the municipal wastewater and storm utilities. The council will also introduce ordinances amending the zoning map and the salary ordinance for part-time fire department personnel, and will consider second reading of a zoning map amendment for Ladybug Laundromat. Unfinished business includes an ordinance regulating consumer use of fireworks, and new business covers collective bargaining agreements for utility and police workers.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted new wastewater fee ordinance and rezoned Ladybug Laundry site

The Common Council approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It tabled the consumer fireworks ordinance and the police and utility collective bargaining agreements, postponing discussion to the May 12 special meeting. The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #25-23, rezoning a parcel for Ladybug Laundry, and adopted Ordinance #25-24, updating wastewater and storm‑water utility fees.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

Board of Works and Public Safety

Special meeting to consider fire department agreements

The Board of Public Works & Safety is holding a special meeting to discuss new business including a Fire Department Matter, a MOE Agreement, and an Avery Ownership Agreement. No further details are provided in the agenda.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park Board to discuss pickleball courts, softball field restoration, and salary ordinance

The Portage Park and Recreation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, acting on minutes, financial reports, and March/April contracts. Key discussions include park bond projects for new pickleball courts at Woodland Park and softball field restoration at Imagination Glen West, as well as a proposed 2025 salary ordinance adjustment. The board will also consider a soccer field rental fee agreement and approve personal service contracts for April.

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✓ Decided: Board approved softball field restoration and tabled pickleball court proposal

The board unanimously approved the March 18 minutes, the March financial report, April vouchers totaling $534,092.54, and the March/April rental contract register. It also approved the Simmons Landscaping proposal to restore four softball fields and a sand volleyball court at Imagination Glen West. The proposal for a new pickleball court in the Blue Spruce parking area and the 2025 salary ordinance adjustment were each tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 pm.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider $1.9M loan for sanitation CNG trucks and $700K for safety gear

The Common Council will vote on two Redevelopment Commission temporary loan memoranda of understanding: $700,000 for public safety equipment and $1,897,928 for sanitation CNG trucks. They will also consider tax abatements for Gelnex and Konrady Plastics, introduce a zoning map amendment for Ladybug Laundromat, and discuss a consumer fireworks ordinance as unfinished business. Additionally, an ordinance adjusting municipal wastewater and storm utility rates will be introduced.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.9M RDC loan for sanitation CNG trucks

The council approved two annual tax abatements for Gelnex and Konrady Plastics. It approved a $700,000 loan for public‑safety equipment and a $1,897,928 loan for sanitation department CNG trucks. Ordinance #25‑22 on consumer fireworks was tabled, and the meeting minutes were approved.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park Board to discuss Park Bond and vote on fee changes

This regular meeting includes approval of February minutes, financial report, and vouchers. The board will consider fee changes for sports registration, volleyball tournament, Boos & Brews Brewfest, comedy show, and Founder Square non-profit rate. New business includes a park foundation member appointment and a landmark sign purchase agreement. A discussion on the Park Bond is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Portage Park Board approves multiple fees and contracts, waives Shakespeare rental fee

The Portage Park and Recreation Board approved the February financial report, March vouchers, and rental/personal service contracts. It set several new fees, including a $20 sports registration late fee, $375 volleyball tournament team fee, and ticket prices for Boos & Brews Brewfest and a comedy show. The board also approved a kitchen rental contract, appointed Emily SeDoris to the Park Foundation, approved a landmark sign purchase for Miami Park, and waived the rental fee for a free Shakespeare performance at Founders Square.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Common Council

Council to vote on Swanson Trails rezoning, contractor licensing, fireworks rules

The Common Council will hold second readings and votes on seven ordinances, including zoning changes for the Swanson Trails development (Ordinances #25-16 through #25-18), amendments to contractor licensing (#25-19), residential driveway composition (#25-20), establishing a board-up vendor list (#25-21), and consumer fireworks use (#25-22). The council also has unfinished business on Ordinance #24-34 establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

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✓ Decided: Council adopts four zoning ordinances for Swanson Trails subdivision

The Council approved four ordinances related to the Swanson Trails subdivision, changing zoning from R2 to R3, from R3 to PD-R, creating a Planned Development Overlay, and adopting related development requirements. It also adopted ordinances amending building construction regulations and establishing a vendor list for emergency board-up services. The Council tabled a fireworks ordinance for further review. The meeting minutes were approved.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park Board to discuss Haunted Hayride contract and rental fees

The Portage Park & Recreation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily reviewing minutes, financial reports, and contracts. Key items include updating a personal service contract for the Haunted Hayride, adjusting fees for Taekwondo and bar packages, and revisiting a kitchen rental fee. Public presentations from Portage Soccer Club and Portage Live! are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Park board approves fee increases, waives concert fees with conditions

The Portage Park and Recreation Board approved several fee increases, including bar package rates and a Taekwondo registration fee, and waived fees for Portage LIVE! Tuesday concerts contingent on moving three events outdoors. The board also tabled a proposed Portage Soccer Club field usage agreement and approved a new Haunted Hayride contract with increased pay.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Common Council

Council introduces Swanson Trails rezoning, contractor licensing, fireworks rules

The Common Council will introduce several ordinances including zoning changes for Swanson Trails (Ordinance #25-16, #25-17, #25-18) to allow a planned development, a new contractor licensing regulation (Ordinance #25-19), and rules on consumer fireworks (Ordinance #25-22). The council will also hold second readings of 13 salary ordinance amendments and consider resolutions for budget transfers, a sanitary district bond, and stale checks.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple salary ordinances and combines planning/building departments

The Common Council approved a salary ordinance to combine the Planning and Building departments, effective February 16, 2025. It also adopted several salary increases for various positions, including the Human Resource Director, Chief of Staff, and Public Relations Specialist, while denying increases for the Payroll Clerk, Police Chief's Administrative Assistant, and Fire Department Administrative Assistant. Additionally, the council introduced several zoning and code amendments on first reading and approved multiple resolutions, including revenue bonds for sewage works improvements.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park Board to elect officers, set fees, and consider auction

The Portage Park and Recreation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to elect officers, approve December minutes and financial reports, and vote on rental and personal service contracts. The board will also set fees for upcoming programs including the Softball Draft League, Spring Craft Show, Cookies & Canvas, and Flower Planting. New business includes a dinnerware/kitchen appliance/furniture auction, and a waiver request for the FOP room on February 8, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Portage Park Board approves fees, waives K-9 fundraiser rental

The Portage Park and Recreation Board approved the December 2024 financial report, January 2025 vouchers (minus a duplicate), rental and personal service contracts, and new program fees. They also waived the Oakwood Hall rental fee for a K-9 fundraiser and approved an online auction of surplus kitchenware.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Common Council

Public hearing on bond appropriation; salary ordinance amendments introduced

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #25-01 for additional appropriations for bond and interest. The council will also introduce 13 ordinances amending the 2025 salary ordinance and a resolution for preliminary determination to issue bonds. New business includes election of council president and vice president, and mayoral/common council appointments. The meeting will begin with the swearing in of a new police officer and three new firefighters.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts bond resolution for police and fire capital improvements

The Common Council adopted Ordinance #25-01 for additional appropriations and Resolution #25-01 to issue bonds for police and fire capital improvements. The council also elected Victoria Vasquez as president and Melissa Weidenbach as vice president for 2025. Several salary ordinances were introduced for first reading, and the council approved the December 2024 minutes.

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