Council discusses public‑records request process; staff outlines APRA deadlines
A resident requested extensive public records about a 2019 parcel split; staff explained the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), statutory deadlines, the town's obligations to provide access (not to create documents), and recommended using a standardized request form to ensure specificity.
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Council reviewed a written public‑records request seeking records related to a parcel split and discussed how the town should respond under state law. Staff advised the council the town must respond within APRA deadlines, that the town is not required to create new documents or conduct research for requestors, and that some categories (employment or health records) must be redacted or withheld.
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