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Board approves block party, tree removal, outdoor dining and other routine items
Summary
The Hobart board approved a July 3 block party on Cypress Lane, removal of a dead tree at 1270 Independence Dr., a parkway resurfacing request at 325 N. Kelly St. with conditions, outdoor dining for The Dugout on 4th, and accepted a warranty deed for Parcel 27 related to Hickey Street improvements; an unsafe-building matter was continued.
At its April 15 meeting the Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety handled a package of routine permits, property matters and community announcements.
The board voted to approve a block party that will close intersections on Cypress Lane for fireworks and cleanup on July 3; the petitioner was not present, and Mrs. Longer advised coordinating with police and fire departments. The board approved removal of a dead tree at 1270 Independence Dr. after Public Works Superintendent Kent Moore said the City Arborist had deemed it dead. A homeowner at 325 N. Kelly St. was allowed to resurface the parkway with an improved surface to be approved by the Engineering and Building departments.
Erica, owner of The Dugout on 4th, requested permission for five tables and a small fence; the board approved outdoor dining from April 1 through October 31, 2026. The board also approved acceptance of a warranty deed for Parcel 27 for the Hickey Street Improvement Project.
The board received an inquiry from Daniel Soderquist about purchasing City property; he said he has been doing land management on adjoining acreage and has no plans to build. City Attorney McCarthy will research the deeds and whether the City is committed to any particular use; the item was removed from the agenda pending that review.
Building Commissioner Felix Perry reported progress at 300 W. Old Ridge Rd.; Zoning Administrator Connor Miller said the petitioner is scheduled before the Plan Commission on May 7, 2026. The board continued the unsafe-building matter to the May 20 meeting.
Chief of Staff Kelly Clemens announced Waterfest at Robinson Lake on April 25 (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) and a west-side cleanup the same morning at 9 a.m. No members of the public addressed the board before adjournment at 3:53 p.m.
