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Votes at a glance: Muncie council approves funding for community center, subdivision tree rules, police pay and two resolutions

Muncie City Common Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

At the meeting the council recorded roll-call votes approving additional appropriations for community-center work, a new subdivision-tree requirement, police salary caps for 2026, and two resolutions on zoning and a police union contract; procedural Ordinance 3-26 drew lengthy debate.

MUNCIE — The Muncie City Common Council took a series of budgetary and regulatory actions at its February meeting, recording roll-call votes on several ordinances and resolutions.

What passed

- Ordinance 1-26 (additional appropriations / community center): The council moved to adopt the measure funding elements for community-center planning; Mayor Dan Ridenour told the council that the "TBD" line reflected pending committee names now resolved (SEG 1994–2012). Roll call was taken and the ordinance proceeded with affirmative votes recorded.

- Ordinance 2-26 (subdivision regulations — tree requirements): The Planning Commission presented the amendment requiring preservation of natural features and a minimum planting standard (one shade tree per front yard, minimum 2-inch diameter at…

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