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Why this matters: The MOU formalizes city support for downtown economic and cultural programming; the council also discussed pilot projects that target pedestrian safety and placemaking in downtown Angola.

Key points
- MOU: The council approved the three‑year agreement that accompanies previously budgeted support (city funding referenced at $40,000 across three years). Staff noted the MOU includes an out clause if the state Main Street umbrella is discontinued; Angola Main Street retains national accreditation.

- DORA and downtown work: City staff and the community coordinator have resumed work on a potential Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) application and are researching models used by similar communities. Staff said the pause created by recent personnel turnover allowed the city to learn from other towns rather than “recreate the wheel.”

- Public art and crosswalk murals: The council heard that new sculptures will be installed downtown in early June and that two pilot crosswalk murals have been funded by a $500 grant and local sponsorships. The chosen artist for the murals is Janelle (Relic); painting will begin in June with police and street‑department coordination in place.

- Speed study and safety evaluation: The city will conduct a baseline speed study at selected crossings before the murals are painted and repeat the study afterward to collect data on whether the murals slow vehicle speeds. Assistant Police Chief Darren Taylor and the street superintendent participated in planning. Staff also discussed camera locations and enforcement options as longer‑term tools.

Quotes and clarifications
Kelly, representing Angola Main Street, confirmed that national accreditation remains in force and that the organization expects to continue operations even if state-level funding or programs shift. Staff indicated the MOU has language allowing the city to discontinue payments if the Main Street board suspends local operations.

Ending: Staff will proceed with artist contracts, schedule mural painting for June and run before-and-after speed studies to measure effectiveness; staff will report results back to council later in the year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025.05.19 Angola Common Council","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a three‑year MOU with Downtown Angola Coalition (Angola Main Street) and heard updates on a possible DORA designation, an art sculpture installation, two pilot crosswalk murals aimed at slowing traffic and a speed‑study plan to measure effectiveness.","taxTitle","Angola City, Steuben County, Indiana","taxId",52121,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535624,"Council approves vacating Thunder Drive after debate over access, snow removal and university plans",1136,390000,1526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3389259-8cfcdd00ed814da88a8f974208024a22&start=390&end=1526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3389259-8cfcdd00ed814da88a8f974208024a22/thumbnail_390000.jpg","/articles/6535624/Angola-City/Steuben-County/Indiana/Council-approves-vacating-Thunder-Drive-after-debate-over-access-snow-removal-and-university-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535624-ec56f36eadc6d05884ca5bc4efc49838/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183267&Signature=Rb0Ups1vvGoqKEjW9dd6AS1r94IbNwBQ1UlVPNCij4Cq-nIfhFEvDT~7ALC65JV5lAvDndEewG4eCIkPJ1MLqsDiRpHjnQFx1TVouBqyG9ZNqTCCkHXjq4~nOrGJPAVop~PHgxAdlHP3RVNe6QqJSBeBSaZ7GWdmgUiF2QaUdWr1XaXM0heGxgQkQW4-zQaKm7ynyvdBu6g0weuDi0z3fsarzaK9mYzm7p641prNgs4TJUCojPBftq2VDtlvQrh1UIbCglozzGAPwOOxLzWZa1vwJnspAAPtWjTA3MmAZpxSEHz0AgWUCl5XpF7KSVvrXeSs9LtakduKR8prq85v1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Angola City Council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 1778-2025, vacating a portion of Thunder Drive, after a lengthy discussion in which council members raised concerns about public access, snow removal, utility responsibilities and the unknown future use of the property.

Why this matters: Vacating a public street transfers control of the roadway and adjacent ROW to the adjoining property owner (subject to any retained easements). That change can alter municipal maintenance obligations, emergency access routes and how the public uses the corridor.

What the council heard
Council members who opposed the vacation said the road functions as a public bypass used by residents south of town and that closing or transferring control could create dead ends for city vehicles, complicate snow removal and limit access for neighbors. One council member noted uncertainty about the petitioner’s long-term plans and warned that vacating a public easement could allow uses that would restrict public passage, such as gates or private parking.

Representatives of Trine University explained that the institution has safety and traffic concerns, that it enforces campus driving privileges for students on university property and that it has an interest in managing vehicle access adjacent to campus. The university representative said he could not provide details about long‑range master plans at the meeting and suggested some traffic and safety issues underlie the petition.

Council members and staff also discussed technical points: where existing water mains terminate and who maintains private vs. public water lines, easement terms that limit building within the vacated area (for example, restrictions on structures over three feet in height were referenced in the meeting), and whether stop signs at the railroad crossing would remain. Staff agreed to verify stop‑sign ownership and return with a formal answer.

Vote and next steps
The council adopted the ordinance on a roll-call vote: Council Members Olson, Sharkey and McDermott voted \"aye;\" Council Members Coffey and Dow voted \"no.\" (Recorded tally: 3–2.) Staff reported the vacation includes an easement agreement with provisions that restrict building within the vacated strip and noted emergency‑access obligations remain a concern for both the city and the university. The public‑works director and city staff will provide maps and copies of the easement documentation as follow up.

Ending: Staff were directed to confirm maintenance responsibilities, signage ownership at the railroad crossing and emergency‑access arrangements, and to return to the council with clarified documentation.","After extensive discussion about public access, snow‑plow operations, utilities and emergency access, the Angola City Council voted 3–2 to vacate a segment of Thunder Drive to adjacent property owner Trine University.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535628,"Angola City Council advances zoning changes, adopts stormwater rules and approves bond authorizations; other measures pass",2481,149000,2630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3389259-8cfcdd00ed814da88a8f974208024a22&start=149&end=2630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3389259-8cfcdd00ed814da88a8f974208024a22/thumbnail_149000.jpg","/articles/6535628/Angola-City/Steuben-County/Indiana/Angola-City-Council-advances-zoning-changes-adopts-stormwater-rules-and-approves-bond-authorizations-other-measures-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535628-9a5216009c94957407dc3a7cea0669ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183267&Signature=YnQ~BYBTc3hmZMrSmncdm~R~uWah09mC9ls-ZM~iooknelH8jmkZv5I0OH0icmEIeFJBSSPNyXpBJxpRRuMlYPjCqnMZmmYRCegggi~1cq5gioGS65Cjye5WyJ0jmLOSSokhSKD4uYwZ-OXaAqNnl3Pmrb-G6GGcWJbkx1Ha~S2kMOUEP3Y1ThNg1Ul4vUw361p2hFENeuAyGvpQEg3PIuGrm8EeM~KrBndcjVxQQeoko6gvf7Eop46cWuzv4VvNxuOP7MeEZGbneuNIbVMc4AhXY~zA1XuWtqL5gpjCbZoLF3yeFU~Wb98yT4Lr2o5zkor~X4G2U8RumISUKwVrpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Angola City Council on Monday, May 19 adopted several ordinances and approved a package of administrative measures, including authorization steps for water and sewer revenue bonds and a redevelopment appropriation.

Council members moved quickly through consent and ordinance readings during the meeting. Among the actions the council adopted were third-reading approvals of a zoning map amendment west of South Golden Lake Road and an amendment to the city stormwater management code. The council also approved second-reading measures authorizing the issuance of waterworks and sewage revenue bonds and took first-reading action on an additional-appropriation ordinance for the Redevelopment General Fund.

Why this matters: The waterworks and sewage bond ordinances set the legal framework for borrowing to pay for planned improvements to the city’s water and sewer systems. The stormwater code amendment and zoning changes adjust local land-use and infrastructure rules that guide development and municipal services.

Major actions and outcomes
- Ordinance No. 1773-2025 (third reading): Recommended zoning change west of South Golden Lake Road. Outcome: adopted on third reading (voice vote). The council referenced findings from the plan commission, including consideration of the comprehensive plan and conservation of property value.

- Ordinance No. 1774-2025 (third reading): Amending Chapter 13.15 (Stormwater Management) of the municipal code. Outcome: adopted on third reading (voice vote).

- Ordinance No. 1775-2025 (additional appropriation, Redevelopment General Fund): Public hearing opened and closed; first reading conducted and approved (voice vote). The ordinance would add appropriation authority to the redevelopment fund; the public hearing received no in‑person speakers.

- Ordinance No. 1776-2025 (second reading): Authorizing issuance of waterworks revenue bonds to fund additions and improvements to the municipal waterworks. Outcome: advanced on second reading (voice vote).

- Ordinance No. 1777-2025 (second reading): Authorizing issuance of sewage works revenue bonds for sewer system additions and improvements. Outcome: advanced on second reading (voice vote).

- Ordinance No. 1778-2025 (second reading): Vacating Thunder Drive (see separate story). Outcome: adopted after roll-call vote; recorded roll call shows three ayes and two nays (see full actions below).

- Ordinance No. 1779-2025 (first reading): A zoning map amendment for West Prospect (first reading adopted by voice vote).

Other approvals
- Agreement with City Bank of Hawaii for a façade/rehabilitation assistance to property owner Sean Milliston at 85 South Public Square, not to exceed $10,000. The owner was present at the meeting and the council approved the request.

- Memorandum of understanding with Downtown Angola Coalition (dba Angola Main Street) for the 2025–2027 period carrying city support that had been budgeted at $40,000 over three years; council approved the MOU.

- Accounts payable: The council approved accounts payable vouchers 74,238 through 74,454 totaling $995,827.08, including approximately $200,000 in vouchers related to the purchase of the Fairhaven development property near the wastewater treatment plant. Closing for that purchase was reported as scheduled for Thursday of next week; the city expects possession January 1 of next year.

Process notes and voting mechanics
Most ordinance votes were taken by voice (\"all those in favor say 'aye'\") and did not produce a recorded roll-call in the minutes for each item; the Thunder Drive vacation was decided by a roll-call vote (detailed in the separate Thunder Drive article). When the council took voice votes it signified adoption in the meeting transcript by an \"aye\" response and no recorded objections for several items.

What’s next
Several adopted and advanced ordinances will require administrative follow‑up (ordinance enactment, bond-closing steps and any needed contract or finance actions). The city manager and staff were asked to provide maps or additional documentation where clarifications were requested during discussion.

Ending note: The council’s agenda also included departmental reports (public works, community and economic development) and updates on the procurement process for bundled water/wastewater work; those items were discussed in staff reports during the meeting.","At its May 19 meeting the Angola City Council approved multiple ordinances on zoning, stormwater and utility revenue bonds, advanced an additional-appropriation ordinance and approved redevelopment and downtown agreements; a range of other motions and an accounts-payable batch that includes funds to close on a property were also approved.","actionData","errors"]

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