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- Consent agenda adopted (motion to adopt consent agenda approved). Items on the consent agenda included: Ordinance G-2025-20 (salary administration procedures for appointed officers and employees for 2026); Ordinance F-2025-11 (fixing elected officials' salaries for 2026); Ordinance F-2025-12 (appropriating monies for the Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District for fiscal year beginning 01/01/2026); Ordinance F-2025-13 (appropriating monies for departments of city government for fiscal year beginning 01/01/2026); Ordinance F-2025-14 (adopting the 2026 budget for the Port Authority of Evansville). The consent agenda was adopted with the meeting record showing an affirmative voice vote and confirmation that the motion was carried.

- Ordinance R-2025-24 (rezoning — 3220 Bridal Hart Avenue) was adopted by roll call, 8 ayes, 0 nays. (See separate coverage.)

- Resolution C-2025-24 (honoring the life and achievements of George Philip Hoyt) was adopted by roll call, 8 ayes, 0 nays.

- Resolution C-2025-25 (designating the City of Evansville as a Bee City USA affiliate) was adopted by roll call, 8 ayes, 0 nays.

Vote tallies recorded at the meeting show eight members present voting in favor on the roll-call items cited above. The meeting record does not list named movers or seconders for each motion in every case; where roll-call tallies were recorded they are included in the minutes above. Items continued or recommended by the Area Plan Commission included an APC report noting Ordinance R-2025-23 was continued to the APC October 2 meeting and that APC recommended approval for R-2025-24 with seven affirmative votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Evansville City Council Meeting - Sep 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Evansville Common Council at its Sept. 22 meeting, including consent agenda items and individual resolutions; all recorded votes noted.","taxTitle","Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana","taxId",12506,"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},6474503,"Jacobsville residents ask council to add park budget line, dumpsters and amenities",112,3337000,3449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3&start=3337&end=3449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3/thumbnail_3337000.jpg","/articles/6474503/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Jacobsville-residents-ask-council-to-add-park-budget-line-dumpsters-and-amenities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474503-88b61d9ca74db2778611d9d58b012666/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119712&Signature=C7JNO-MFwhjjm10h1ivLrCiEy9z3iCPHwDGmxzg~W6AGdrUC8~2gxsc3rPgMbwV12Elcc568wRGzraYSyuYeUKy87K1qtdShCgBwt0k0i3UjOxpusz5BsaHKNWYokk4qkSuc5ulwwM3wyJ2kWHuSc2GqmaE5WkZxIBF-iWO5EGkYBML5xQmAd239PKUJnf9TiVBIOL2y12poG8QDxsrT0Nn~eMrW8qdO~mOOMFDDaZZFufFrk~M0IbCpJdipHyGKTXiqIgWbiZI9keqbqpXmSSHNyMHOd7XYlI~I1jXbcGZhFiTv~5WMhEelt7VnywxF5N-g9-1A5Y~grJ0NNhu8hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Walter Branson Bennett, representing the Jacobsville Neighborhood Improvement Association, told the council on Sept. 22 that Jacobsville Park is not listed in the city budget line items and requested specific additions to the proposed city budget.

Bennett said Jacobsville has \"approximately 25 members who either own property or live in the Jacobsville area\" and told the council that Jacobsville has a \"2% vacancy rate,\" which he used to argue there is demand for increased residential density and park improvements. In a written submission he left with the clerk and the controller, Bennett asked the city to add a budget line for Jacobsville Park and requested: reinstalling a larger swing or replacing the big swing that was removed; changing the park mulch to a safer alternative; adding a half baseball/basketball court with a Fulton Park–style surface; adding a water fountain; two more picnic tables; and an eventual waterproof gazebo. He also asked for additional dumpsters in the neighborhood (three locations suggested) and for JNIA to receive office supplies and a locking cabinet.

Bennett said the submission may be amended after a JNIA meeting on Sept. 26 and asked that the clerk and controller receive the document. Council staff noted a parks department meeting scheduled the next evening to discuss parks in the Third and Fourth Wards and invited Bennett to attend.

The request was entered into the meeting record; the council did not take a formal vote on the budget items at the Sept. 22 meeting. The items raised would require administrative review by the parks department and inclusion in future budget discussions if staff or council chooses to add them to the city budget.","A representative of the Jacobsville Neighborhood Improvement Association asked the council to add Jacobsville Park to the city budget and requested specific amenities, site repairs and neighborhood dumpsters.",{"_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},6474508,"Blue Ribbon Committee presents housing strategy; consultants recommend zoning review, incentives and an \"invest-ready\" pilot",1368,1871000,3239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3&start=1871&end=3239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3/thumbnail_1871000.jpg","/articles/6474508/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Blue-Ribbon-Committee-presents-housing-strategy-consultants-recommend-zoning-review-incentives-and-an-invest-ready-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474508-f80678c177e76896ab1220a7e9b05737/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119712&Signature=kKN0FF-0SVnXQIKI8EszexGnwYrJbc1J9wVyobORQks-ere9SwWjO4MAExqpESg-cA07x2sYs~U96XjtHmRDvbYxLEU0KFTbzp6PeDakXYWGdAA7gVRs~LelEKLx50LrOf7d3XDXgdqrc3k4Ee5WCV90IUsKcdybRtDCLk~1~RCM1TzVbTmfS~vlCjl6y4xrTs4AXcxDdECQXUfjpM96MKrkzP8k4Dz0Wm~6QG3KwtCh4hiXsx2BoSrFs-3EJn~Ue3GSsWokoxS12-WrhjFwL83sMMPictT9TTK5DXpqhYW8IoTE3-Ie2H1KyT7IPMqyR6gy5y~92punGk6kWl84Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants from the Veridis Group and Civitas Strategies updated the Evansville Common Council on Sept. 22 about findings and next steps from the mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on housing and development.

Andrea Kissel of the Veridis Group introduced the consultants and noted the team has worked with the committee and Mayor Terry to identify barriers and opportunities for housing and economic development. Jack Woods and Pete Olson described a multi-part proposal that includes: publicly posted flowcharts clarifying the development-approval process; a 15-tool incentive toolkit covering standard and less-common incentives; an evaluation spreadsheet to rate projects numerically for incentive eligibility; preapproved building plans to shorten approval timelines; and a recommendation to modernize the city’s zoning code.

Jack Woods said the material includes short-, medium- and long-term action items and that developers consistently told the team \"time is money,\" an observation the consultants used to justify expedited processes and preapprovals. Pete Olson urged code modernization, calling the current code \"extremely dense\" and noting it can be a costly barrier for developers. Olson said the city could consider technical advisory committee preplanning meetings and an expedited \"front of the line\" path for projects that clear a small number of technical issues early in the process.

The consultants also described an \"incentive evaluation\" tool (a scoring spreadsheet) that rates projects on factors such as unit count, rent levels, commercial space, parking and walkability to help DMD and other agencies determine incentive packages. Veridis/Civitas proposed that Evansville be a pilot for an \"Invest Ready Communities\" certification process the firms are developing to demonstrate a community has transparent, efficient permitting and incentive procedures.

Council members asked questions about whether Evansville’s process is faster than peer communities; consultants said there are efficiencies but also areas for improvement and recommended a deeper zoning/code review and clearer public-facing process guidance. The consultants provided a list of near-term priorities (flowchart posting, zoning review, an economic development strategic plan, downtown revitalization and marketing) with responsible parties and tentative timelines.

The presentation was for council information; no ordinance or formal council action was taken at the meeting on the consultants’ recommendations.","Consultants for the mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee presented a package of recommendations to speed development and expand affordable housing, including approval-process flowcharts, an incentive toolkit, preapproved building plans and a proposed 'invest-ready communities' pilot.",{"_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},6474513,"Evansville becomes Bee City USA affiliate; council approves pollinator resolution",597,1239000,1836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3&start=1239&end=1836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3/thumbnail_1239000.jpg","/articles/6474513/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Evansville-becomes-Bee-City-USA-affiliate-council-approves-pollinator-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474513-32bf4f21347bab3a63d87be28106eefa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119712&Signature=gXMd4v8mq-cn1BkhAYK0a1sU86H3a4nd07WgwvsbyIyVwYse-E6zHaFLjksc05qViWJsn7i~sHQtQ5ID6vglX9m8KYCloms6nZpjh8kbkAw1405NoNYCrKCtH6NtgydXk8MFWW8-3tGplw0S5Bz2KdivONKVHLMFCpoBBPPbiIW~Q3h8DgQhjwub8BAed4D9Z~l~bJVbmgw83dExTLZjHWWvL7l5GP03DtlbjvTrPkRlL0aK0oYaEIaPvSIpEyNNML-BuXiN7qCZN27d8zNZpgi2VZQAiu7ybSkAadIESRpAzwFb6XuuDpK-SpwUikYxHPnNr7fCUF0jKWKTxa84yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evansville Common Council on Sept. 22 adopted Resolution C-2025-25 designating the city as a Bee City USA affiliate, a program of the Xerces Society to promote pollinator conservation.

Speakers from local nonprofits and parks staff described existing pollinator projects and said the Bee City affiliation would provide a framework to coordinate work across departments, neighborhood groups and businesses. Nick Yaccarino, executive director of Keep Evansville Beautiful, described the initiative as a chance to \"promote pollinators and native plants across this community,\" citing park plantings and outreach as ongoing examples.

Edith Hardcastle, who said she lives at 1617 Baird Park, summarized the Bee City USA approach: \"Bee City is not a mandate. It's just a celebration of what we're already doing and a roadmap for what we can do next.\" Paul Balsman, deputy director of Evansville Parks and Recreation, said the parks department is \"willing, but very excited to be the city sponsor\" for the program and listed several existing native-plant and prairie projects.

Council members voted 8-0 by roll call to adopt the resolution. The resolution notes that local changes already undertaken — for example, a weed-ordinance update to allow native plantings — would be credited under the Bee City framework, and it calls for continued collaboration among city departments, nonprofit partners and schools to expand habitat, reduce pesticide use and provide public education.","The Common Council unanimously adopted Resolution C-2025-25 designating Evansville a Bee City USA affiliate to promote pollinator habitat, reduce pesticide use and expand education and partnerships.",{"_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},6474516,"Evansville council honors life of Rev. George Philip Hoyt with unanimous resolution",706,518000,1224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3&start=518&end=1224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3/thumbnail_518000.jpg","/articles/6474516/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Evansville-council-honors-life-of-Rev-George-Philip-Hoyt-with-unanimous-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474516-ea717657bf4b2728a67a1dbf29efb7e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119712&Signature=VdL3kGUnktESq9k6xv4I~B8Uk-o2cWDbCnzpgDL5C9xHszDYKLvwLdYE2oAHlelARbgF~VRJRKa2W4L7Ii1dynO9uscRZShUrqMi~dQ2Fdgf-5v5IGgranHucsfpLzdZ95YdDYK2t30m~HTHq-wktNYbtUqLk~bJwkRpstsCB0PuKmRgXinDAOYcMCySXw4iAN-IYN7GdueoQkeKZvjQhXdkCNlUugT9jnZ4HJWZ6L5FX4jCJ1CdUiGP6ZOsCoxIel8tknBNrNu62zbxQlp1en5cxFJOYuH1SdWOBKqpbcQOcy11mJIcBfg3T5AChI3J8KkX~HV0RbiHHc9jD8ZzQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evansville Common Council on Sept. 22 unanimously adopted Resolution C-2025-24 honoring the life and public service of Reverend George Philip Hoyt.

The resolution, adopted by an 8-0 roll-call vote, outlines Hoyt’s roles as an ordained minister, Vanderburgh County council member and state representative, and his nonprofit and civic work. Several council members and family members spoke at the meeting to recognize his community service.

Wendy Brethold, identifying herself as a former Evansville City Council member and daughter of Sandra Hoy, addressed the council and family members in the audience. Brethold said Hoyt \"deeply reflected on what was right\" and described his longstanding advocacy for vulnerable people. She urged the council to consider passing a separate resolution in support of gender-affirming care, calling such a stand \"the most meaningful way to honor him.\" Brethold told the council: \"Passing a resolution to make our city a safe haven for gender affirming care cost the city nothing financially, but it means everything to the young people and families who are being told by the state that their very existence is unacceptable.\"

Don Nichols, a resident and Central Labor Council delegate, also spoke to record Hoyt’s years serving as chaplain to the labor council.

Council members then voted by roll call — Mosby, Hieronymus, Carruthers, Kayler Lindsey, Brinkmeyer, Allen, Johnson and Green — and the resolution was declared adopted. The council recorded no dissents or abstentions.

The resolution text entered into the record lists Hoyt’s birthdate, ministerial service, legislative roles and awards, and expresses the council’s \"deepest respect and appreciation\" for his lifetime of service.","The council adopted Resolution C-2025-24 honoring Reverend George Philip Hoyt; family members and community leaders used the occasion to recall his work and urge continued advocacy on behalf of vulnerable groups.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":46,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6474522,"Council adopts rezoning for 3220 Bridal Hart Avenue to R-2",200,300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3&start=300&end=500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817936-38dbdbeb5ef63858d79fc72dafb5d6c3/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6474522/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Council-adopts-rezoning-for-3220-Bridal-Hart-Avenue-to-R-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474522-7332babe429bb235868619dfe57a1c43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119712&Signature=YuSp3fHIjTxRTaK2naJleQlaPIk20SE7wA81atB49blPeJCQMC0cL42~~zXd-amOfqKpYr~Q0qCpHenMX3B03nIbMgZIyrp-3UhuLDrYNvvT6cmxC4uwnSxo3vWkICeqqHMyjpwO4MD0NDCLxdIbqo2EXXiG36fW2kzq46gC1v5DC0OVS6Zv12~2LS7okTanCWIbJhcLwMul3V2nIC31QP-yYBJajatigcjzIUWB55j5-ekUCMFMIM-Is-S~F9dDkTC7kO5fnua2SXLd2RoKwL9tjJ3s0UbkKIkNGjgwnUbAyRhUJy1Th1RQdnOyUdxsPoES2y-FDPkKJXUmFTXHCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evansville Common Council on Sept. 22 adopted Ordinance R-2025-24 to rezone property commonly known as 3220 Bridal Hart Avenue from commercial (C-2) back to residential (R-2).

The rezoning, which the Area Plan Commission forwarded with a 7-affirmative-vote recommendation, was approved by the council by an 8-0 roll-call vote. The applicant told the commission the intent is to reestablish single-family use and to run a home-occupation yoga therapy office that would require a special-use permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Cassie Birgeman with the Area Plan Commission summarized the site history and recommendation. She told the council the property has a long history of commercial use and later residential use before it was rezoned to C-2 in 2012 with a use restriction. Birgeman said: \"The requested down zone to R-2 to resume single family use would be consistent with the comprehensive plan.\" Sandy Cooper identified herself in the meeting as a resident attending for the 3220 Bridal Hart rezoning.

Council members heard no public opposition during the meeting and voted by roll call: Councilwoman Mosby — Aye; Councilman Hieronymus — Aye; Councilwoman Carruthers — Aye; Councilwoman Kayler Lindsey — Aye; Councilman Brinkmeyer — Aye; Councilwoman Allen — Aye; Councilman Johnson — Aye; Councilman Green — Aye. The ordinance was declared adopted.

Background in the hearing record notes assessor and Sanborn-map evidence that commercial activity at the address dates to the 1920s, including a grocery identified as Iglehart Food Market through about 1980. The 2012 rezoning included a UDC limitation at that time restricting commercial use to an antique store; the applicant now seeks residential status with the possibility of a home-occupation office.

The council did not take additional steps at the meeting beyond adopting the ordinance; a home-occupation or other special-use approvals would be handled separately by the Board of Zoning Appeals if applied for.","The Evansville Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance R-2025-24 to rezone 3220 Bridal Hart Avenue from C-2 back to R-2 after an Area Plan Commission recommendation for approval.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance — Evansville Common Council, Sept. 22, 2025

Jacobsville residents ask council to add park budget line, dumpsters and amenities

Blue Ribbon Committee presents housing strategy; consultants recommend zoning review, incentives and an "invest-ready" pilot

Evansville becomes Bee City USA affiliate; council approves pollinator resolution

Evansville council honors life of Rev. George Philip Hoyt with unanimous resolution

Council adopts rezoning for 3220 Bridal Hart Avenue to R-2