Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John Mellen’s organization
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Michigan City Council Budget Workshop
The workshop focused on a detailed review of the budget for the Cemetery Department and the Information Technology department. Key discussions included proposed inter-fund transfers, rising costs for diesel fuel and utilities, and the necessity of maintenance equipment for the Greenwood Cemetery. The board reviewed requests for additional funding from the cemetery expansion fund for facility restorations, including fencing. The IT department session addressed the migration to a cloud-based phone system, the reduction in physical server infrastructure requirements, and the transition to hosted services.
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Common Council Of The City Of Michigan City Regular Meeting
The Council discussed the 2027 proposed budget and established salary ordinances for city officials and employees. Key actions included the approval of an ordinance vacating a portion of an alleyway for the Frank & Edward Skwiat American Legion Post 451. The Council also tabled an ordinance regarding a temporary moratorium on data center development to allow for further committee review and coordination with planning and legal departments. Additionally, the Council reviewed a proposed appropriation for the Flock Camera System for the Police Department, which was subsequently tabled pending further review. The meeting concluded with appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and various public comments regarding city surveillance, zoning, and local community projects.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Michigan City Common Council Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
The committee discussed and reviewed a claims file totaling $2,596,000, which includes operational transfers from the riverboat fund allocated to the cemetery, parks department, and the motor vehicle highway fund. Members questioned the city auditor regarding the necessity of these transfers for sustaining operational services. The committee also examined the current cash status of the river vessel fund and the contingency reserve fund.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Michigan City Common Council Planning & Zoning Committee Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the proposed moratorium on data center construction. Key topics included the necessity of updating zoning codes to specifically categorize and regulate data centers, the importance of gathering real-world operational data before finalizing policies, and the collaborative roles of the planning department and commission in the legislative process. The committee formally adopted an amendment by substitution to the resolution and emphasized that future meetings with relevant city departments will be required to fully address all regulatory aspects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
