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Fire report: Fire Chief Taylor said the department responded to 446 calls in May, including 17 fires, 316 medical calls, 18 hazardous‑condition calls, 14 service calls, 48 good‑intent calls (such as canceled responses), 30 false alarms and two special‑incident types. Chief Taylor said Narcan was administered eight times during the month. He reported 2,042 calls year‑to‑date compared with 1,965 at the same point last year — an increase of 77 calls.

Police report: The Michigan City Police Department provided May statistics that a department representative summarized as 4,014 total calls for service in May — 447 more than April — and supplied a new breakdown of loud‑noise and loud‑music incidents citywide. The department also flagged Sheridan Beach as a sector with elevated short‑term rental disturbance complaints; the chief said the department counted 16 complaints in Sheridan Beach in May (area sectors 105 and 106) and will continue to provide that breakdown.

Enforcement and coordination: Police leaders told the council they will work with code enforcement by adding short‑term rental property identifiers into dispatch so officers will know when a call involves an Airbnb or other short‑term rental. That will allow police to forward documented enforcement actions and incident counts to code enforcement for follow‑up.

Toy “pellet” blasters: Council members asked the chief about toy pellet blasters that shoot water or polymer pellets. The chief described them as “souped up” toy guns that can cause injury when misused (for example, when frozen pellets are fired) and said enforcement will be pursued when the devices are used against nonparticipants or in ways that injure people or damage property.

Youth and community programs: The police reported the Youth Leadership Academy will run next week with 47 participants (the class is full); graduation is set for Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. in the council chamber. The department also announced a Midnight Hoops program (July 13–Aug. 3, Sundays) for ages 13–25, and a National Night Out planned for Aug. 5 from 5–8 p.m., pending final approvals from redevelopment staff.

Public meetings: Councilman Cora said he plans a public meeting on June 10 at the EOC at 5 p.m. to address short‑term rental complaints in Sheridan Beach and next steps for enforcement and possible ordinance changes. Police said they will continue to track and report short‑term rental incidents to code enforcement.

No formal policy changes or ordinances were adopted on June 3; the reports were informational and the council requested further coordination between police and code enforcement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Michigan City Common Council June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Michigan City public safety officials reported May activity to the council June 3: Fire Chief Taylor said the department handled 446 calls in May and used Narcan eight times; police reported 4,014 calls for service and outlined plans to coordinate enforcement on short‑term rental disturbances in Sheridan Beach.","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},6216691,"Public works clarifies Washington Park Boulevard streetscape work; letters to some landowners to be reissued",155,1581000,1736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650753-62469e3092f145ee7f95a97145601bd7&start=1581&end=1736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650753-62469e3092f145ee7f95a97145601bd7/thumbnail_1581000.jpg","/articles/6216691/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Public-works-clarifies-Washington-Park-Boulevard-streetscape-work-letters-to-some-landowners-to-be-reissued","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216691-1d21c5a414d26b12c45c52b3d431ab85/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443111&Signature=fu4ov5195DIEUb21DpCDPWglZtDvgHYojuTB4us962jD3yaOeyaJ2qBeS9Ig-vAKpAKfWriSuC5Q-SIOTk3E~DeQ0VePirpCrSo566HkclexhqSP1BjpvL1UAQ~tjKpHeCTiFDbDcahFB2BCpW3WO1YTv7UOnDXFG6KYpd6YYtIGN~ruYfrFuBOX-zgAbP1v-bnHTTNPSFIAUjxy-Hto12ZHVbdm~J9ToZY05UxMSusOLTnTnh4fzZ9G8Mbr2mBTwgUmbFvk4HjnYH2t0PEnpDlta3v3wFhC2~aQCHhtXxEr5rfqQjVnCw0NJ6NMIQOi1aC-FBlqQ5QNPfivthZwBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wendy Vashet, Michigan City director of public works, briefed the council June 3 on the Washington Park Boulevard streetscape project, which covers Washington Park Boulevard from Lake Avenue to Lauren Road and includes new sidewalks, drainage upgrades and ADA ramp improvements.

Vashet said a consultant inadvertently sent incorrect letters to a subset of landowners when the project began. City staff and the city engineer, Tim Weir, have met with affected property owners and the consultant will issue corrected letters clarifying that no permanent property purchases are planned; the communications will describe temporary easements only, mostly for driveway or grading work. Vashet said only landowners potentially affected by temporary easements will receive the corrected letter.

The consultant has offered to hold a public meeting to explain impacts and answer questions; public works staff said they will schedule that meeting as soon as feasible. Vashet also noted that the project is a continuation of an earlier phase of Washington Park Boulevard streetscape improvements and that staff are working to resolve the notification error.

No formal council action was requested or taken at the June 3 meeting; this was an informational update from the director of public works. The city engineer and council members were copied in the discussion, and Councilman Coulter had raised concerns previously about property-owner notifications.

What to expect next: corrected letters to affected landowners and a public meeting to explain temporary easements and project timing.","City public works staff told the Michigan City Common Council that the Washington Park Boulevard streetscape project (Lake Avenue to Lauren Road) includes sidewalks, drainage and ADA ramp improvements; a consultant mailed incorrect letters to some landowners and new letters and a public meeting are forthcoming.",{"_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},6216695,"Council OKs declaratory resolution to create Cooper Economic Revitalization Area; TIF and abatement steps still to come",638,1778000,2416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650753-62469e3092f145ee7f95a97145601bd7&start=1778&end=2416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650753-62469e3092f145ee7f95a97145601bd7/thumbnail_1778000.jpg","/articles/6216695/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Council-OKs-declaratory-resolution-to-create-Cooper-Economic-Revitalization-Area-TIF-and-abatement-steps-still-to-come","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216695-71a564d5eb61e697477316e7147d97d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443111&Signature=Wsti2URB57rZqsBWzK9wvRER3Q97wyxhgNb~8-iAZQvrqmrrWt6lpMDxjjc-uw0a2BqzQ~O7gtEN9-7gVCjw3II1ibqRXlIzn1yFrkpql1fJiNZxnrG2kzBF4sS735nYUf7dCzHf~T-b~ke~Vkjn8ucB-OrwT4GN2Ds~H7VXm8XVizYTMLm3b2DFQWNtkpRWyetrXU2xpYtTNW0nw6q82mQAuPvOF~8yMWzoxVo5ysqgMfl~Qqjq80nt3sVQ1xyf3ktYnT2AmNgz8JFpXkxR3qStGIkzQ-sRHHDAyqVTO~ENC7HDcbd1C3VAd0jyRhTCQswYuFkqIgEY1PEA-bsrkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Common Council voted 8-0 June 3 to adopt a declaratory resolution establishing the Cooper Economic Revitalization Area, a preliminary step city officials said is needed before a project-specific tax increment financing district and any tax abatement can be considered.

The ERA resolution, introduced by Councilman (identified in the transcript as) Mister Beatrice, passed by roll call with all eight members present voting aye; no roll-call “no” votes or abstentions were recorded.

City officials said the ERA creates the legal framework to pursue a TIF and potential tax abatement for a large private redevelopment project. According to remarks in the meeting, the ERA would extend for about 40 years, the TIF would be limited to 25 years, and any tax abatement under consideration would be structured as a 10‑year abatement. The council’s adoption of the ERA does not itself approve a TIF or abatement.

Clarence Hall (identified in the meeting as an EDCMC director) and other redevelopment representatives briefed the council in executive session about the prospective project and asked the council to begin the ERA process; more specific project paperwork and a TIF declaratory resolution are expected in coming weeks. City legal counsel and redevelopment staff said they have contacted outside counsel (Randolph Rampolla, per the meeting) to prepare the required documents and timeline.

Council members and staff emphasized that further approvals will be required. “We’re not establishing the TIF for the abatement tonight,” a city attorney said during the discussion; rather, the ERA enables the city to move forward with project-specific TIF and abatement steps that will return to the council. Multiple council members said they expect to review the detailed TIF and abatement materials and suggested scheduling a workshop to walk through the specifics when those documents are available.

The council’s action tonight begins a formal review process. Redevelopment staff said they plan to return to the council with paperwork “in a very timely manner,” possibly requiring a special redevelopment commission meeting to keep the schedule. No final tax abatement or TIF ordinance was adopted at the June 3 meeting.

What happens next: city attorneys and redevelopment staff will draft the TIF declaratory resolution and related documents; the council indicated it will likely hold a workshop and detailed review before any final votes on a TIF or abatement. The council recorded the ERA vote by roll call: Malinski (aye), Beatri (aye), Coulter (aye), Dabney (aye), Cora (aye), Lee (aye), Moldenhauer (aye) and Nelson (aye).","The Michigan City Common Council voted unanimously on June 3 to adopt a declaratory resolution establishing the Cooper Economic Revitalization Area (ERA), beginning the multi-step process that could lead to a project-specific tax increment financing (TIF) district and a 10-year tax abatement request later this summer.",{"_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},6216681,"Council hears second-reading ordinance to exempt DORA sales from open-container rule; moves to third reading",126,2430000,2556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650753-62469e3092f145ee7f95a97145601bd7&start=2430&end=2556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650753-62469e3092f145ee7f95a97145601bd7/thumbnail_2430000.jpg","/articles/6216681/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Council-hears-second-reading-ordinance-to-exempt-DORA-sales-from-open-container-rule-moves-to-third-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216681-87783e7e77fc000fbc9c2a6061665730/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443111&Signature=WLRFXg9X9F6LMhLTlWnF7~uAzaPWDF-VJ6yz9i0kqXnWS-Y6jL1tPB2ttT8Y~IrC1CCuIBVAh9wHWwCGst6WCQXJ1Gis1ByS8F1scRK8JjFUtXkzdUcitlDYWWKmYo17kExkkXMsZSvxKzMAVktqVGicjxUtfPn30i~F1dXleH1OXjESG1bfRDoSsT7PTcKA4mCGBvJ1PQ2RWNwMjOOpy2S7xQLiZmzXX7xhQUwK139fpF3feUr6WoR2PxfeTmceyiLQmG7~5XKkP93~HGOLxq2BiPwS7oUHOCc30X2pOzSb3h08mMnLYUigl~kaVymsoyQs3OBiSn~jvYrKkiUaXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Common Council held the second reading June 3 of an ordinance to amend Section 78‑6 of the Michigan City Municipal Code (drinking in public and private areas) to create an exemption for the city’s DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area).

Council members explained the amendment aligns the city’s public‑drinking code with the DORA framework that allows customers to purchase a refreshment from an authorized establishment and then walk within a designated public area. The ordinance’s sponsor said the change simply creates a code exemption for the DORA so the city code and DORA rules are consistent.

One public speaker, identified in the transcript as Tommy (address given as 1316 Ohio Street), urged the council to impose a surcharge on drinks removed from establishments — for example, a $1 per cup fee — to generate revenue for municipal employees, saying the primary benefit would go to bar owners. The council did not adopt a surcharge; the comment was part of the public‑comment period.

The ordinance was read by title and will proceed to third reading at a future meeting; no final passage occurred on June 3. Public comment on the ordinance at the second reading was limited to the single speaker registered during the meeting.

What’s next: the ordinance will be placed on the agenda for third reading at a subsequent council meeting where the council may vote on final passage.","The Common Council took up a second-reading ordinance June 3 that would amend the city’s public-drinking code to exempt designated DORA areas where patrons may purchase a beverage and walk in public; public comment opposed a proposed surcharge on cups, and the ordinance will advance to third reading.","actionData","errors"]

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Fire and police present monthly statistics; department outlines steps on short‑term rental complaints and youth programs

Public works clarifies Washington Park Boulevard streetscape work; letters to some landowners to be reissued

Council OKs declaratory resolution to create Cooper Economic Revitalization Area; TIF and abatement steps still to come

Council hears second-reading ordinance to exempt DORA sales from open-container rule; moves to third reading