Board of Public Works & Safety
Regular MeetingMichigan City, IN · June 21, 2022
Minutes
REGULAR HYBRID/ZOOM MEETING –
June 21, 2022
The Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Michigan City, Indiana, met in
REGULAR SESSION on Monday morning, June 21, 2022, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., hosted
by “Hybird/Zoom” and streaming live on “My Michigan City” Facebook page.
The meeting was called to order by President, Virginia Keating, who presided.
Noted present in person: Virginia Keating, Michael Vinson, and Mayor Parry (3), Absent:
None (0).
A QUORUM WAS NOTED PRESENT.
Also noted in attendance:
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel
Brad Minnick, City Engineer
Terry Greetham, Special Event Director
Captain Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic
Andrew White, Alco TV
Shong Smith, Director M.C. Central Services
Chris Yagelski, Mayor’s Administrator
Sean Fitzpatrick, Councilman
Paul Przybylinski, Councilman
Ed Shinn, Superintendent of Parks Department
Skylar York, Director of Planning
Jeff Jasnieske, MCFD Deputy
Gale Neulieb, City Clerk
Stacy Dudley, Deputy Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Parry moved to approve the minutes of the Regular “Hybird/Zoom” meeting of June 6,
2022, and Special meeting on June 10, 2022; seconded by Vice President Vinson. The
minutes were approved by the following vote: AYES: Board of Public Works and Safety
members, Keating, Vinson, and Parry (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
STREET CLOSURE REQUEST- Jack Arnette, CEO LaPorte County Convention & Visitors
Bureau is requesting a street closure on August 6, 2022 for the Great Lakes Grand Prix
Boat Parade and Block Party closing Franklin Street from 8th to 6th Street and 7th Street
from Pine Street to Washington Street from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight and to close Franklin
Street from 10th to 4th Streets from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Terry Greetham, Special Events Coordinator stated that the Taste of Michigan City was
canceled, and the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau has decided to have this
event now called Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Parade and Block Party.
Captain Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic stated that he would recommend that Pine Street
between Highway 12 and 10th Street is closed from 5:30-8:00 p.m. for the boat line-up.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Public, there was no response
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the board.
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel stated that the Board should vacate the prior
permission given to Main Street.
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Mayor Parry made the motion to vacate the request from Main Street last year and to
approve the street closure on August 6, 2022, for the Great Lakes Grand Prix Boat Parade
and Block Party closing Franklin Street from 8th to 6th Street and 7th Street from Pine Street
to Washington Street from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight and to close Franklin Street from 10th to
4th Streets from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Vice-President
Vinson and carried as follows: AYES: BOW members Keating, Vinson, and Parry (3).
NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
CANVASSER/ PEDDLER LICENSE - Johnathan Flores, Restoration Builders Inc is
requesting to have a Canvasser/Peddler/Solicitor License Application approval to solicit in
Michigan City for roofing, siding, windows, and doors Construction Monday – Saturday 9
a.m. – 6 p.m.
Johnathan Flores, Restoration Builders Inc. stated that he stopped his workers from soliciting
and has come before the Board to ask if his company can go door to door to pass out flyers.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Public.
Tommy Kulavik, 1316 Ohio Street addressed the Board stating that we have an ordinance
that prohibits leaving any kind of flyers at doors.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the board.
Further discussion ensued between Mayor Parry and Mr. Kulavik regarding the flyer
ordinance.
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel stated that there is an ordinance that prohibits
leaving that kind of literature on doors, so the Board is not at liberty to grant this request.
Vice President Vinson made the motion to deny the request to Johnathan Flores, Restoration
Builders Inc.; the motion was second by Mayor Parry and carried as follows: AYES: BOW
members Keating, Vinson, and Parry (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REMOVAL OF AMTRAK WAY SIGNS - Tommy Kulavik, 1316 Ohio Street is requesting the
removal of Amtrak Station way findings signs on Highway 12, due to them not stopping to
pick up passengers in Michigan City
Tommy Kulavik, 1316 Ohio Street addressed the Board that effective April 4, 2022 Michigan
City closed the Amtrak Station and the signs are now rendered obsolete, further explaining
that the City is in violation of its own City Ordinance.
Mayor Parry made a motion to approve the removal of Amtrak Station way findings signs on
Highway 12, due to them not stopping to pick up passengers in Michigan City, second by
Vice President Vinson and approved by the following vote: AYES: BOW members, Keating,
Vinson, and Parry (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries
REQUEST FOR UNIFORM CHANGE- Chief Doug Legault, Michigan City Fire Department
is requesting permission to allow Firefighters to wear Patriotic shirts from July 1, 2022
through July 31, 2022
Mike Jasnieski, MCFD Deputy Chief stated that he is requesting on behalf of the MCFD
permission to allow the Patriotic shirts to be worn for the month of July.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Public at this time, there was
no response.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Board, there was no response.
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Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve the request to allow Firefighters to wear
Patriotic shirts from July 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022, second by Mayor Parry and carried
as follows: AYES: BOW members Keating, Vinson, and Parry (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion
Carries.
FARMER’S MARKET APPLICATION- Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events is
requesting approval of the Farmer’s Market agreement between the City of Michigan
City and Martha Petersheim dba Taste of Martha’s Kitchen for the 2022 season (part-time)
Terry Greetham, Special Events Coordinator stated that this is a standard part-time
agreement for a returning vendor.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Public at this time, there was
no response.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Board, there was no response.
Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve the Farmer’s Market agreement between
the City of Michigan City and Martha Petersheim dba Taste of Martha’s Kitchen for the 2022
season (part-time), second by Mayor Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW members
Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
STREET CLOSURE REQUEST- Kevin Skuta, Skuta Constructions is requesting a street
closure on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. closing Bolka Avenue
between Coolspring Avenue and Earl Road to through traffic to allow for staging
equipment and sewer access at downstream and upstream manholes for the Michigan
Sanitary District
President Keating stated that this request is self-explanatory.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Public at this time, there was
no response.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Board, there was no response.
Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve the street closure on Thursday, July 14,
2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. closing Bolka Avenue between Coolspring Avenue and
Earl Road, second by Mayor Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry,
Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
REQUEST TO ALLOW LEASHED DOGS ON TRAILS- Shannon Eason, Assistant Director
of the Michigan City Park Department is requesting to allow dogs on leashes on the trails
at Ruby Woods
Ed Shinn, Superintendent of Parks Department stated that this request was approved by the
Park Board on June 1, 2022, further explaining that dog owners have been reporting
complaints that dogs are being led to the Government Pier through the Port Authority property
and would like to request that the dogs be allowed to walk through Ruby Woods to give
another opportunity for people a place to walk their dogs in Washington Park; further
discussion ensued regarding a proposed dog park that was rejected and introduced Mr.
Patrick Voltz, Michigan City Park Director.
Mr. Voltz further explained why the Parks Department is in favor of this trail allowing leashed
dogs to be able to walk on this trail.
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President Keating asked if there were any Public comments.
Rodney McCormick, 617 Union Street addressed the Board stating that dogs are not allowed
in the parks due to it becoming a potential liability and if this is done for just one group of
people, we need to do it for all people and parks.
Further discussion ensued between Mr. McCormick and Mr. Voltz regarding the Parks and
allowing dogs.
Councilman Paul Przybylinski, 1716 Washington Street stated that as a dog owner that there
are inequities in the policy for the entire City and there should be a way for this to work for
everyone, further explaining that there can be certain rules the public has to follow to walk
your dog on public property.
President Keating asked if there were any comments from the Board.
Vice President Vinson stated that his concern is regarding his concern about people picking
up their dog’s fecal matter and who will enforce this and that your dog needs to be on a
leash.
President Keating redirected everyone that this request is strictly about Ruby Woods.
Mayor Parry addressed Mr. McCormick and stated that approval is not by neighborhood and
if Ruby Woods is approved then anyone can walk their dog there.
President Keating asked if there were any Board questions or comments, there was no
response.
Mayor Parry made a motion to TABLE this request for one (1) meeting so that establish
some rules and regulations for people that do not clean up after their pets, may be
established second by Vice President Vinson and carried as follows AYES: BOW members
Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REQUEST- Shannon Eason, Michigan City Public
Art Committee is requesting the approval of an MOU between the City of Michigan City
and the “Artist” Terry Karpowicz to install his sculpture on the N.E. Corner of 7th Street &
Franklin Street “Lady with a Hat” and the other on the S.E. corner of Ripley Street and
Franklin Street “Up Lift”
Janet Bloch, Director of Lubeznik Center addressed the Board stating that she is here today
standing in for Shannon Eason to request the approval of two (2) sculptures by Terry
Karpowicz for $3,000.00 for each sculpture for a total for two (2) years of $6,000.00.
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel stated that there is a typo that is significant in
the contract regarding the amount of payment for the two (2) years.
Further discussion ensued between Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink and Janet Bloch regarding the
typo and payment amount.
President Keating stated that the typo is on page three (3) and the sixth (6th) paragraph
Janet Bloch asked the Board if this was a standard MOU.
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel stated that the MOU is standard except the
amounts being paid that were typed in by Shannon Eason.
Discussion continued between Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink and Janet Bloch regarding the typo
and correction of the MOU and how the lease is paid out.
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Mayor Parry made a motion to TABLE this request for one (1) meeting, second by Vice
President Vinson and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating
(3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REQUEST- Shannon Eason, Michigan City Public
Art Committee is requesting the approval of an MOU between the City of Michigan City
and the “Artist” Nicole Beck to install her sculpture (placement will be determined) “Peace
Tree”
Janet Bloch, Director of Lubeznik Center stated that the location has been determined, which
is in front of Horizon Bank on the southwest corner of 5th and Franklin Street.
President Keating asked Ms. Bloch if she would like to amend her original request.
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel stated that there is the same typo on this MOU.
Mayor Parry made a motion to TABLE this request for one (1) meeting, second by Vice
President Vinson and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating
(3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
MOBILE VENDOR APPLICATION- Rodney Dumas, 106 Crestwood Drive, is requesting the
approval of a mobile vendor license application from 6/20/2022 thru 12/20/2022 at
Reynolds Automotive LLC dba Chris’s Care 422 W. U.S. 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Daily
Amber Lapaich-Stalbrink, Corporate Counsel stated that in the application where it specifically
requires him to state the names and the addresses of where he is going to be doing
business is left blank; he did included a letter from a business, but we do not want to
assume this is going to be his only location.
President Keating stated that we also need information regarding the distances.
Skylar York, Director of Planning stated that they looked at the distances, but we also need
clarification as to if this vendor is just selling snow cones or if food is involved, further
explaining that there are food places located close by Chris’s Car Care.
Mayor Parry made a motion to TABLE this request for one (1) meeting, second by Vice
President Vinson and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating
(3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
PATRIOT PARADE AGREEMENT- An agreement between the City of Michigan City and
Edd Fairman “Uncle Sam on Stilts” to participate in the July 2, 2022 Patriotic Parade in
the amount of $475.00
Terry Greetham, Special Events Director stated that Edd Fairman has been a part of the
Michigan City parade for many years.
President Keating asked if there were any Public comments, there was no response.
President Keating asked if there were any Board comments, there was no response.
Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve Edd Fairman “Uncle Sam on Stilts” to
participate in the July 2, 2022 Patriotic Parade in the amount of $475.00, second by Mayor
Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS:
None (0). Motion Carries.
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REMOVAL OF “NO PARKING” SIGNS- Paul Przybylinski, 1716 Washington Street is
requesting “No Parking” signs be removed when the city paints the curbs yellow, and is
requesting solar “Stop” signs at busy intersections within the city and requesting to reset
the stoplights on Franklin Street due to heavy traffic
Paul Przybylinski, 1716 Washington Street addressed the Board stating that these “No
Parking” signs were put up because the City needed to repaint the curbs yellow on
Washington, Wabash, and streets further down and then getting solar “Stop” signs; further
explaining about how it is dark in the area since St. Anthony Hospital is gone from that
location and moving the “Stop” signs down to Ripley and Wabash Streets.
Captain Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic stated that the intersection of Ohio Street and U.S.
20 there was a fatal accident and he had pleaded with the State to install left turn arrows at
that intersection for east and west traffic, further explaining a traffic study had been done and
that Ohio Street doesn’t warrant the installation of that left turn; after speaking with
Councilman Przybylinski we are going to work on the flashing “Stop” signs that can be taken
from our inventory when they are warranted.
President Keating asked if there were any Public comments, there was no response.
President Keating asked if there were any Board comments, there was no response.
Mayor Parry made a motion to approve the request for “Stop” sign and deny the request for
“No Parking” signs to be removed when the city paints the curbs yellow and the request to
reset the stoplights on Franklin Street due to heavy traffic, second by Vice President Vinson
and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None
(0). Motion Carries.
STREET CLOSURE REQUEST 5K RUN- Ellen Meihofer, United Way of LaPorte County is
requesting to have their annual 5K Run “Champion Kick Off” on August 18, 2022 from
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. closing the intersection of Blue Chip Drive and E. 2nd Street down
to Krueger Avenue and back to Blue Chip Casino’s parking lot
Ellen Meihofer, United Way of LaPorte County addressed the Board stating that they raised
1.5 million dollars during Covid, and this is a big fundraising event where the funds raised will
help continue with financial stability for all families in the community; they are working with
the Park Department and providing their own volunteers.
Captain Jeff Loniewski, M.C.P.D. Traffic stated that his recommendation is for them to solicit
an off-duty officer to work the intersection of U.S. 12 and in front of Blue Chip.
President Keating asked if there were any Public comments, there was no response.
President Keating asked if there were any Board comments.
Mayor Parry asked if they are willing to employ an off-duty police officer?
Ellen Meihofer answered yes.
Mayor Parry made a motion to approve the request to have their annual 5K Run “Champion
Kick Off” on August 18, 2022, second by Vice President Vinson and carried as follows
AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
RETIREMENT -Chief Dion Campbell, Michigan City Police Department is announcing the
retirement of Lieutenant Jeffery J. Piotrowski with over 31 years on the department
effective July 3, 2022 Chief Dion Campbell, Michigan City Police Department is
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announcing the retirement of Sergeant Darren D. Kaplan with 30 years of service on the
department effective July 3, 2022
NOTE: These are both for informational purposes
President Keating thanked both of these officers for their service to the City.
Mayor Parry thanked both officers for their years of service.
TREE REMOVAL REQUEST- Jay Killingbeck, 317 Homer Street is requesting a dead tree
in the front of his house on the City Easement to be removed due to it being a safety
issue.
Shong Smith, Director M.C. Central Services addressed the Board stating that the tree has
been removed.
President Keating asked if there were any Public comments, there was no response.
President Keating asked if there were any Board comments.
Mayor Parry made a motion to approve the request to have a dead tree removed on the City
easement, second by Vice President Vinson and carried as follows AYES: BOW members
Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
President Keating read the following payroll docket from June 03, 2022 and the BOW Claim
Docket for June 6, 2022:
PAYROLL DOCKET June 3, 2022
City Payroll $ 653,348.12
Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve the payroll docket from June 21, 2022 in
the amount of $653,348.12, second by Mayor Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW
members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
CLAIMS DOCKET June 21, 2022
Municipal $ 2,050,962.94
CDBG $ 1,975.40
Health & Life Ins. Fund $ 216,774.09
Workers Comp Trust $ 5,279.35
Total Claims $ 2,274,991.78
Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve the BOW Claims Docket in the total amount
of $2,274,991.78, second by Mayor Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW members
Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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President Keating stated the first item on the pending items/unfinished business list is
Councilman Paul Przybylinski, 1716 Washington Street had questions regarding the
cleaning of Brown/Kintzele Ditch and the status of the culverts along Countyline Road.
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering addressed the Board stating this matter is part of the
Double Track project. NICTD will clean, widen, and maintain the line. However, the
comprehensive study advocated by Councilman Przybylinski is cost prohibitive.
President Keating stated that Mr. Minnick’s recommendation would be to clean and to widen
the ditch.
Brad Minnick stated that this is what is in the NICTD plans that is under contract to happen.
Mayor Parry asked Mr. Minnick if this was NICTD’s obligation or the City’s.
Brad Minnick stated that it is the contractor’s obligation on behalf of NICTD.
President Keating stated that the Board would like for Mr. Minnick to continue monitoring this
matter.
Further conversation ensued between Councilman Paul Przybylinski and Mr. Minnick.
Vice President Vinson made a motion to approve that Brad Minnick continue to monitor the
cleaning and widening of Brown/Kintzele Ditch, matter second by Mayor Parry and carried as
follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion
Carries.
President Keating stated that this will remain on the pending items list to next be reviewed
in two (2) months.
President Keating stated the next item up on the pending items/unfinished business is
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineers, LTD is requesting to have the culvert at 945 S.
Woodland Avenue repaired.
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering stated that he has two (2) quotes in hand and is waiting
on the third (3) quote and then he will share them with the Sanitary District at that time and
then move forward with replacement.
President Keating stated that this will remain on the pending items list.
President Keating stated the next item up on the pending items/unfinished business is
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineers, LTD is requesting to energize four (4) street lighting
controller cabinets and one (1) traffic signal along 11th Street in response to NICTD
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering this has gone to NIPSCO so it is in their court to move
forward with this matter.
President Keating stated that this will remain on the pending items list.
President Keating stated the next item up on the pending items/unfinished business is
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineers, LTD is requesting to amend the City’s HDD Policy
regarding fees and distribution of application.
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineering recommended that this request be TABLED for two (2)
months.
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Mayor Parry made a motion to TABLE this for two (2) months, second by Vice President
Vinson and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS:
None (0). Motion Carries.
President Keating stated the next item up on the pending items/unfinished business is
James Hutter, Treasure of Commerce Square Condo Association is requesting a barrier to
be placed at the corner of U.S. 12, Highway 35, and Spring Street due to incidences of
vehicles jumping the curb
Captain Loniewski stated that he went back to the 2016 accident reports and there have
been no patterns of vehicles running off the road and believes this is not warranted at this
time.
President Keating asked if there were any Public comments, there was no response.
President Keating asked if there were any Board comments, there was no response.
Vice President Vinson made a motion to remove this from the pending list, second by Mayor
Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and Keating (3). NAYS:
None (0). Motion Carries.
President Keating stated the next item up on the pending items/unfinished business is
Carrie McGinty, 225 Charles Street requested to purchase the property owned by the city
located behind their property at 932 W. 6th Street.
President Keating stated that this had been TABLED because we need a property description.
Attorney Lapaich advised that this request is being worked on by the hired surveyor.
President Keating stated that this will remain on the pending items list.
President Keating stated on January 18, 2022, Don Przybylinski addressed the board with
concerns from the public concerning the traffic markers missing on the island by Blue
Chip Casino.
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineer, advised that he has tried to contact INDOT three (3) times
with no response.
President Keating asked Mr. Minnick if he is going to keep trying to reach INDOT and Mr.
Minnick answered yes.
President Keating stated that this will remain on the pending items list.
Brad Minnick, Primera Engineer, advised that he wanted to re-address Councilman Paul
Przybylinski’ s request regarding the solar “Stop” signs
Brad Minnick addressed the Board stating that there are approximately two (2) dozens of
these signs from the Street Conversion Project that he can work with the Captain Loniewski
from the Police Department to put these in place across the City in new installations.
Mayor Parry stated that if the Board understood him correctly then the solar stop signs that
were put up and down Washington Street and Pine Street to get people accustomed to
having to stop, will take them down replacing them with conventional stop signs and moving
the solar stop signs to the locations that have been stated to be in need of them; Mr. Minnick
answered yes that is correct., the cost of those were $3,000.00 each six (6) years ago.
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Further discussion ensued between Mayor Parry and Brad Minnick regarding the solar lights
burning out and being very expensive to replace and can be taken down and Mr. Minnick
stated the signs do not have to be replaced just the battery packs which last for six (6)
years.
President Keating stated on December 1, 2022 Michael Vinson requested a lane
reconfiguration to create a center turning lane on Woodland Avenue between Barker Road
and Coolspring Avenue.
Captain J. Loniewski stated that he pulled accident reports, further explaining that the
accidents could be prevented if there was a center turn lane and after speaking with Brad
Minnick, Engineer his office will take a look for a recommendation and one solution he
suggested was installing bump outs at some of the other locations where this is happening.
President Keating stated that this will remain on the pending items list for one (1) month.
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are addressed to the
Board President not to the individual Board members.
Tommy Kulavik, 1316 Ohio Street, expressed his gratitude to the Board for postponing the
meeting out of honor of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Paul Przybylinski, 1716 Washington Street, addressed the Board asking if the telephone pole
issue had been resolved also addressing the street lighting on Wabash Street; further stating
that he had brought up “No Parking” signs and painted streets under the “No Parking” signs
that were not being painted for 15 years.
Rodney McCormick, 617 Union Street stated that Councilman Przybylinski had handed the
Board a piece of paper that he had found in the hallway, addressing that Vice President
Vinson talked about dogs at the beach and that our beach is not on that list of having dogs
at the beach. Mr. McCormick then addressed a situation that happened during the ribbon
cutting while protesting the failure of the County to honor Juneteenth by making County
workers go to work and the treatment of those peaceful protesters by the MCPD.
President Keating asked if there was any other Public comments.
Brad Minnick addressed the Board stating that he wanted to comment on what Councilman
Przybylinski said about the lights and the NIPSCO poles stating that they are both on the
agenda for the July 5, 2022 meeting.
Paul Przybylinski addressed the Board stating that he was riding around the City on the
westside where construction around the MCFD Station there were bricks underneath N. Ohio
Street that NICTD removed and we have no one to call or talk to get these bricks back to
the City which we have an ordinance that states any bricks removed from any street are to
be turned over to the City.
Vice President Vinson made a motion to put Mr. McCormick’s concerns on the pending list,
second by Mayor Parry and carried as follows AYES: BOW members Parry, Vinson, and
Keating (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
President Keating asked if there was any other Public comments, there was no response.
BOARD COMMENT
President Keating asked if there were any Board comments, there was no response.
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ADJOURNMENT
The presiding officer inquired whether there was anything else to be considered by the Board
at this time and, there being none, asked for a motion to ADJOURN the meeting at
approximately 9:45 a.m. Mayor Parry made the motion to Adjourn. The motion was seconded
by Vice-President Vinson. AYES: Board of Public Works and Safety members Keating,
Vinson, and Parry (3). NAYS: None (0). Motion Carries.
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Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Meeting to be held at 8:30 a.m., local time in the Common Council
Chambers, City Hall Building
100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana
and hosted by “Hybrid/ZOOM” and streaming live on “My Michigan
City” Facebook page
TO CONNECT TO ZOOM PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES . . . . . . Regular “HYBRID/ZOOM” meeting June 6, 2022
Special “HYBRID/ZOOM” meeting June 10, 2022
STREET CLOSURE Jack Arnette, CEO LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau
REQUEST is requesting a street closure on August 6, 2022 for the Great
Lakes Grand Prix Boat Parade and Block Party closing Franklin
Street from 8th to 6th Street and 7th Street from Pine Street to
Washington Street from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight; and to close Franklin
Street from 10th to 4th Streets from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
CANVASSER/ Johnathan Flores, Restoration Builders Inc is requesting to
PEDDLER a Canvasser/Peddler/Solicitor License Application approval
LICENSE to solicit in Michigan City for roofing, siding, windows, and doors
Construction Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
REMOVAL Tommy Kulavik, 1316 Ohio Street is requesting the removal of
OF AMTRAK Amtrak Station way findings signs on Highway 12, due to them
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WAY SIGNS not stopping to pick up passengers in Michigan City
REQUEST FOR Chief Doug Legault, Michigan City Fire Department is requesting
UNIFORM permission to allow Firefighters to wear Patriotic shirts from July 1,
CHANGE 2022 through July 31, 2022
FARMER’S Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events is requesting approval
MARKET of the Farmer’s Market agreement between the City of Michigan
APPLICATION City and Martha Petersheim dba Taste of Martha’s Kitchen for the
2022 season (part-time)
STREET Kevin Skuta, Skuta Constructions is requesting a street closure
CLOSURE on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. closing
REQUEST Bolka Avenue between Coolspring Avenue and Earl Road to
through traffic to allow for staging equipment and sewer access at
downstream and upstream manholes for the Michigan City
Sanitary District
REQUEST TO Shannon Eason, Assistant Director of the Michigan City Park
ALLOW Department is requesting to allow dogs on leashes on the trails
LEASHED DOGS at Ruby Woods
ON TRAILS
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MEMORANDUM OF Shannon Eason, Michigan City Public Art Committee is requesting
UNDERSTANDING the approval of an MOU between the City of Michigan City and
REQUEST the “Artist” Terry Karpowicz to install his sculpture on the N.E.
Corner of 7th Street & Franklin Street “Lady with a Hat” and the
other on the S.E. corner of Ripley Street and Franklin Street “Up
Lift”
MEMORANDUM OF Shannon Eason, Michigan City Public Art Committee is requesting
UNDERSTANDING the approval of an MOU between the City of Michigan City and
REQUEST the “Artist” Nicole Beck to install her sculpture (placement will be
determined) “Peace Tree”
MOBILE VENDOR Rodney Dumas, 106 Crestwood Drive, is requesting the approval
APPLICATION of a mobile vendor license application from 6/20/2022 thru
12/20/2022 at Reynolds Automotive LLC dba Chris’s Care 422 W.
U.S. Hwy. 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Daily
PATRIOT PARADE An agreement between the City of Michigan City and Edd Fairman
AGREEMENT “Uncle Sam on Stilts” to participate in the July 2, 2022 Patriotic
Parade in the amount of $475.00
REMOVAL OF Paul Przybylinski, 1716 Washington Street is requesting “No
“NO PARKING” Parking” signs be removed when the city paints the curbs yellow,
SIGNS and is requesting solar “Stop” signs at busy intersection within the
city and request to reset the stoplights on Franklin Street due to
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heavy traffic
STREET CLOSURE Ellen Meihofer, United Way of LaPorte County is requesting to
REQUEST have their annual 5K Run “Champion Kick Off” on August 18, 2022
5K RUN from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. closing the intersection of Blue Chip
Drive and E. 2nd Street down to Krueger Avenue and back to Blue
Chip Casino’s parking lot
RETIREMENT Chief Dion Campbell, Michigan City Police Department is
announcing the retirement of Lieutenant Jeffery J. Piotrowski with
over 31 years on the department effective July 3, 2022
Chief Dion Campbell, Michigan City Police Department is
announcing the retirement of Sergeant Darren D. Kaplan with 30
years of service on the department effective July 3, 2022
NOTE: These are both for informational purposes
TREE REMOVAL Jay Killingbeck, 317 Homer Street, is requesting a dead tree in
REQUEST the front of his house on the City Easement to be removed due to
it being a safety issue
PAYROLL DOCKET June 3, 2022
City Payroll $ 653,348.12
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CLAIMS DOCKET June 21, 2022
Municipal $ 2,050,962.94
CDBG $ 1,975.40
Health & Life Ins. Fund $ 216,774.09
Workers Comp Trust $ 5,279.35
Total Claims $ 2,274,991.78
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Pending Items
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are
to be addressed to the Board President not to the individual Board
members
BOARD COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
_________________________
Gale A. Neulieb, City Clerk
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