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Sponsor remarks described the action as an internal transfer of existing budgeted dollars to enable payment of interns who will work over the summer. \"This is not new money. It's just coming out of contractual services, and it will be put down at the salaries and wages and FICA,\" the sponsor said, and noted the council performed a similar adjustment the prior year.

The resolution drew no public comment and passed on a unanimous roll call vote with eight in favor. The transfer provides the administrative authority for the department to hire and pay interns this season; no additional appropriation from outside the fund was requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Michigan City Common Council May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Common Council approved a transfer inside the Promise Scholarship Fund to move existing contractual amounts to salaries, wages and FICA to pay interns; sponsor said the move reallocated existing funds rather than adding new money.","taxTitle","Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana","taxId",12510,"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},6232272,"Police report: short‑term rental complaints concentrated, overall call volume low; registry proposed",452,1984000,2436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91&start=1984&end=2436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91/thumbnail_1984000.jpg","/articles/6232272/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Police-report-shortterm-rental-complaints-concentrated-overall-call-volume-low-registry-proposed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232272-9c3fdcb2e7e50654c5876725c171acbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443116&Signature=JCS5SY6cIdluPNDPLkMKzH9En6IueptZoeQxOp5MGsvSKjhXjqviEqtiGVGUrx5SfbHF0rJL6kD86g8etKuHzdW9Bl22yIWF26s3OlXQlhtpP1EUqu46PBXCqhFpg5Otd3XUfbMgz8KTyYFAdObQtKjgHsdlTFLEOJZp1VT7H~RCi4bc2QzChQ4YqiBbi3vvQjFx38c8ucLfV4uuqoVGgUJjCAF~WUMpiB2WS4h7ESTRzpylru~g4MlMIKsXpeMY9JMCT2w42I-g6-snLhups9I0T83RSaqO~ulLNA4pxh6iBLzk-Io9G~GO5aY0HhdmWihfr8vw22MKIvtGvWlNSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michigan City Police Chief Marty Corley told the Common Council on Tuesday that loud‑music, loud‑noise and disturbance complaints tied to short‑term rentals have been limited in number, but that staff will track and share data with code enforcement when appropriate.

Corley said the department reviewed calls labeled as loud noise, loud music or disturbance in the Sheridan Beach area and found 35 calls for service from Jan. 1, 2024 through May 16, 2025. He said 2024 accounted for about 30 calls and that from Jan. 1, 2025 through May 16, 2025 the department had received three such calls.

\"So out of that, we had a total of 35 calls for service, from January the first of 2024 up until 5/16 of 2025. Out of those 35, we've only had 3 so far from 01/01/2025 to 05/16/2025,\" Corley said.

Corley described typical officer responses: knock on the door, request that occupants lower music, and leave if compliance follows; more intensive enforcement (arrest or disorderly‑conduct charges) is pursued when repeated calls occur or other aggravating factors exist. He said officers weigh manpower and competing priorities when deciding whether to escalate enforcement.

Council members proposed using a short‑term rental registry to flag Airbnbs and other listings in the dispatch system so officers know a property’s status when responding. Corley supported the approach and said the registry would allow police to coordinate with code enforcement and the fire marshal on capacity and repeat violators.

Chief Corley asked residents to report incidents rather than only telling council members after the fact; he provided the department’s non‑emergency number for noise complaints as 874‑3211 and said the department will increase public education and include rental data in dispatch if a registry is available.

The discussion was informational; no new ordinance was adopted during the meeting. Council members scheduled further short‑term rental workshops to discuss solutions and possible enforcement or registration options.","Michigan City Police reported 35 calls for service related to loud noise, loud music or disturbances in the Sheridan Beach area from Jan. 1, 2024 to May 16, 2025, including three calls in 2025; staff proposed integrating a short‑term rental registry with dispatch to flag properties and enhance enforcement coordination.",{"_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},6232277,"Council approves developer‑issued tax‑increment bonds, establishes Trium Meadow economic development area",228,3776000,4004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91&start=3776&end=4004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91/thumbnail_3776000.jpg","/articles/6232277/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Council-approves-developerissued-taxincrement-bonds-establishes-Trium-Meadow-economic-development-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232277-b5b038f0a04777c87f19030290bddf2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443116&Signature=DseS696ItoTG-XzHCCKH0qN9extZe~KvsbxpHoVG-bsiMICbQNcLOLKuEHurpBWyBpj~aQVUCr5U6YHOg62t1RpDIdHiidWFSV1fhSfpVjDoWVWhn99WhsLKRJW6Lv8~bK8XqR2~6ZqqkaaWPlMsxHOKYMujFcCIDaWeVw3cgI~NU8ZPzp5dDX0-eDpa-LlxvPrUOrpqF5xWOZTGga9ztK9lfbKJGCyS7pYZIWcNH65lzjlkhf9F-jUnV-pPM22ADy5bqLtQC0ALUDbLIeJfKtEqlxtMuny-B7bOB7KWO7hn3sUgXTCUh3yoUhbeIOt4j87FqPHG6V8Gy~~7lHwhqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday authorizing the issuance of taxable tax‑increment revenue bonds to support projects in the newly created Trium Meadow economic development area and establishing a housing tax‑increment finance (TIF) target area.

Sponsor remarks and staff presentations explained that the measure grants bond authority to the developer — identified in the meeting as Trium Meadow LLC or an affiliate — to issue bonds for infrastructure and project costs, with tax‑increment revenues from the target area pledged to support repayment. \"This bond is not the responsibility of the city,\" the sponsor said; Pascal York, director of redevelopment, reiterated that the bond issuance will be developer‑issued and that TIF revenues will be used to support infrastructure around the development.

Representatives for the developer were present for questions. The council approved second and third readings in the same meeting and then adopted the ordinance on third reading by roll call; the clerk announced eight votes in favor and none opposed.

No specific bond amounts were disclosed in the council discussion recorded at the meeting. The action establishes the legal framework for the TIF district and for developer issuance of tax‑increment revenue bonds; project financing, bond terms and subsequent steps will be matters for the developer and relevant administrative approvals going forward.","The Michigan City Common Council approved an ordinance authorizing developer‑issued taxable tax‑increment revenue bonds and established an economic development target area for the Trium Meadow project; the city reaffirmed that the bonds will be issued by the developer and are not city obligations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232282,"Council waives up to $15,490 in permit fees for St. Stanislaus Church repairs",692,2656000,3348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91&start=2656&end=3348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91/thumbnail_2656000.jpg","/articles/6232282/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Council-waives-up-to-15490-in-permit-fees-for-St-Stanislaus-Church-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232282-9148b0591ae838c2ef7b95fd9feebca9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443116&Signature=gyyPidCq9hsXsN-GbadCjbU5EnCg0rlMBhkvgFdYyxGIpQE9RWHByg0hd96peLo2u7YCMy297CO3H8epncQDEgB5xYdUacJaRM4GwNkCNxjtkV3mWVlWOBsW8U3MGY6Dfq7j6QDKoCaZ8ex~VrOKZjO45DSdj8sWhEt90Jtu6rkgRiLa7VpQONOpJjvzL0sG9gBtaajePA6Rbt~y~ZevtdkROn4kdWfhfUQcuO0oNFF7ZtttzclglaIrrNSj1R3Rp6DFBdw02Ha6GvJFahfhfGO5jJqdOlcio-Q16Sx5BOAbZhqX02Mh~JxuZmd~NqsvLmRmuB6u9Q7UFt3h6IsZmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Common Council voted Tuesday to waive building permit and inspection fees for St. Stanislaus Catholic Church’s phase 1 tower repairs, approving a waiver not to exceed $15,490.

\"This resolution is for St. Stan's Church,\" said the sponsor during introduction. Camille Higdon, representing Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, told the council the parish has been ‘‘an integral part of Michigan City since 1891’’ and described a two‑phase $3,000,000 capital campaign. Higdon said phase 1 will address repair of 16 columns and tuckpointing of twin bell towers at a projected cost of $1,450,000.

The city clerk detailed the requested waiver: the building permit fee of $14,490 plus inspections not expected to exceed $1,000 for an anticipated total waiver amount not to exceed $15,490. Council members asked whether a second phase would return for additional waivers; church representatives said phase 2 estimates are not yet finalized and would likely come next year.

Several residents spoke during the public comment period in support of preserving the church. Councilman Prince Belinski announced an abstention from the vote because he serves on the church board. After motions and a roll call, the clerk announced the result: \"We have 5 in favor, 1 abstained, and 1 not in favor.\" The resolution therefore passed.

Council members who voted against the waiver cited the city's uncertain fiscal position and potential for creating a precedent; proponents emphasized the church’s historical and community role and economic impact cited in a study submitted to the council. The action waives only the city permit and inspection fees for phase 1; no additional municipal funding or ongoing subsidy was authorized at the meeting.","The Michigan City Common Council approved a resolution waiving building permit and inspection fees for phase 1 repairs to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church; councilors cited fiscal caution but the measure passed with five votes in favor, one abstention and one opposed.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232287,"Chief: golf carts illegal on Michigan City streets unless local ordinance allows them",688,1090000,1778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91&start=1090&end=1778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91/thumbnail_1090000.jpg","/articles/6232287/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Chief-golf-carts-illegal-on-Michigan-City-streets-unless-local-ordinance-allows-them","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232287-dfa3c3d248e08cf349cabe0e653b0839/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443116&Signature=Z5S54FTqpO0bJ~21ZkzrEEMg1uIeSWPCY3BNzFz7dLSKnK3GtMzhjwEvVoxLnSumaQJKJP-G1INzKY-gZY24~T1lKtEkAnQEsEQarfECIZDj1keFtdVsBalWaMK626DZvErUl3htP8qkybpU7dJmc9cQYaO8E2kny8ZZNyNqmVHEz~rZIy4TzZ5JxygF0GMuty6tDceBccZWHKWxbh~0UraIk6O~IG-WpkCP96DBmRTnbAzXwdvVX8udhKtBfokvCreogi56RhR8ycqGPMczR9CJOD4c4MDiWQggaZakwTgz9K8X8YrLxGKi7VvuJ~QrofZjKb9p7SNk73KbDYEYkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michigan City Police Chief Marty Corley told the Common Council on Tuesday that \"golf carts are illegal to be operated on a roadway here in Indiana\" unless a local ordinance creates an exception.

\"The only way a golf cart can be operated on on, a roadway here in Indiana if there is ordinance basically through the county or local city government,\" Corley said, and he cited a state provision that local ordinances commonly mirror: Indiana Code 9‑13‑2‑94.5, which governs low‑speed vehicles.

Corley told the council that vehicles classified as low‑speed vehicles must be four‑wheeled, electrically powered, have a maximum design speed of 25 mph and carry specific equipment such as headlamps, turn lamps, taillights, stop lamps, reflectors, mirrors, brakes, a windshield, a vehicle identification number and seat belts. He said the BMV will not plate a traditional golf cart retrofitted after purchase; a low‑speed vehicle must be produced that way from the factory.

Council members discussed neighboring cities’ approaches. Councilman Beatry said Valparaiso legalized similar vehicles in 2021 and had issued 16 permits so far, with two accidents over four years, one of them fatal but not clearly caused by the vehicle type. Council members raised safety concerns for high‑traffic corridors such as Michigan Boulevard and Franklin Street and emphasized that allowable cart routes in other jurisdictions often exclude higher‑speed streets and include maps or specific crossing points.

Corley said any local ordinance typically includes a permitting process, an annual fee and driver‑license requirements, and said the police department will pursue public education about the current legal status before stepped‑up enforcement this summer. He said the department will post guidance to social media and issue a press release clarifying where use is permitted and enforcement priorities.

Council members flagged enforcement questions and said the city would need defined boundaries, strong permit fees and clear consequences for violations if it chose to allow low‑speed vehicles. No ordinance was introduced at the meeting; the discussion was informational and the council did not vote on a change in local law that night.","Police Chief Marty Corley told the Michigan City Common Council that traditional golf carts are illegal on Indiana roadways unless a city or county ordinance permits them; councilors discussed low‑speed vehicle requirements, enforcement and local pilot models used by neighboring cities.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232292,"Michigan City council hears Recycle Smart presentation from La Porte County Solid Waste District",818,248000,1066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91&start=248&end=1066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426258-350d83469ace7ba6fc9a77a148615c91/thumbnail_248000.jpg","/articles/6232292/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Michigan-City-council-hears-Recycle-Smart-presentation-from-La-Porte-County-Solid-Waste-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232292-e17548ee15ec00e69bc0f22a4b0f0ecf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443116&Signature=Mu~kXLHXrEHSIytoW5VjNulb-~5iUjui5Yf23MjBSM5DJ0SMaMvVjtnfF5i2Ksd-7Wm~apgTnq3v1LUOpeUylX8h0t-Xa0Eg6QaegHe3zuamtQIFDJL6NrpbbjB6DBdLuh6-zPPr3YdBa~Ro2bClpavWjgqPeNc92M9nCZq9fZ86r7eWc0gCQjchbikkMPZaQPdpInqL-i9-Ees7NB7YfhvanVOngtnaBNjqaLtNjHAG4mrl7B-uX-CJ22BDlw8x7vcq-KS5H8SCHlpqwUpKUSf9Tu22gruQMceTqVJcVIXGPcGqOtWeyqpdQQDVBILQdumOxGXnwu5LH5J6IyV2tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sasha G. Burns, an environmental educator with the La Porte County Solid Waste District, told the Michigan City Common Council on Tuesday that correctly sorted recycling is going to the sorting facility and then to an end market where it is turned into new material.

“...our recycling, as long as it's on our accepted recycling list, is going exactly to the recycling sorting facility and then going to an end market where it's turned into something new,” Burns said.

The presentation, introduced by Councilwoman Moldenhauer, emphasized several practical rules for residents: keep lids on plastic bottles, avoid plastic bags, do not put items smaller than a credit card in curbside bins, and rinse food containers where possible. Burns said La Porte’s contract accepts plastics No. 1 through No. 7 and noted that some formerly nonaccepted items — including certain polystyrene products — are now processed at the district’s facility.

Burns described contamination at the sorting plant — items that damage conveyor machinery or cause whole loads to be diverted — and urged residents to avoid “wish‑cycling,” where uncertain items get tossed into recycling bins. She also described specialty collections that handle hazardous aerosols, electronic waste and Styrofoam, and said the district runs monthly hazardous‑waste collections May through October; the next scheduled collection mentioned in the presentation is June 16 at the La Porte County Fairgrounds.

Council members asked about expanding recycling drop‑off options in Michigan City, including a local Styrofoam trailer; Burns said the district can look into adding a trailer and securing it for weather. Burns also listed a district contact for questions and spelled an email for attendees: sgburns@solidwastedistrict.com. She said the district posts contact details on curbside carts and on its website.

The district publicizes workshops and volunteer opportunities: Burns said the district will run a recycling workshop later in the summer and holds weekly beach cleanups. She encouraged residents to use the district’s electronic‑waste trailer on Kentucky Street and other services to reduce landfill disposal.

Council members thanked Burns and discussed follow‑up options, including exploring a Michigan City Styrofoam collection point and sharing the district’s contact information with residents.

The presentation was informational; no formal council action was taken at the meeting.","La Porte County Solid Waste District environmental educator Sasha Burns briefed the Michigan City Common Council on what materials the district accepts, contamination issues at the sorting facility, upcoming collection dates and local recycling resources.","actionData","errors"]

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