Note: This was a Special Public Meeting called for the specific purpose of acting on two TIF allocation area resolutions with a June 15, 2026 statutory deadline.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Thiel called the meeting to order and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
| Status | Member | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ||
| Present | Richard Thiel | President |
| Present | Robert Carnahan | Member |
| Present | Julie Rivera | Member |
| Present | Nicholas Recupito | Member |
| Present | Chuck Becker | Member |
| Present | Greg Parker | Vice President |
| Present | Mary Joan Dickson | Member |
| Present | Jennifer Sandberg | Clerk-Treasurer |
| Present | John Gruszka | Police Chief |
| Present | Tim Kubiak | Director of Operations |
| Present | Nick Mager | Fire Chief |
| Present | Mindi Ray | Parks Superintendent |
| Present | David Austgen | Town Attorney |
| Absent | ||
| Absent | Benjamin Eldridge | Town Manager |
New Business
1. Resolution No. RDC 2026-01 — 2027 Budget Year Assessed Valuation — Consolidated Cedar Lake 133rd Avenue Economic Development Area Allocation Area
Mr. Parker read Resolution No. RDC 2026-01 by title: a resolution of the Cedar Lake Redevelopment Commission concerning the 2027 Budget Year Determination for the need to capture incremental assessed valuation within the Consolidated Cedar Lake 133rd Avenue Economic Development Area Allocation Area and all matters related thereto.
No discussion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. RDC 2026-01 made by Mr. Recupito; seconded by Mr. Becker.
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Carnahan | Yes |
| Rivera | Yes |
| Recupito | Yes |
| Dickson | Yes |
| Parker | Yes |
| Becker | Yes |
| Thiel | Yes |
Motion carries, 7–0.
2. Resolution No. RDC 2026-02 — 2027 Budget Year Assessed Valuation — Route 41 South TIF District Allocation Area
Mr. Parker read Resolution No. RDC 2026-02 by title: a resolution of the Cedar Lake Redevelopment Commission concerning the 2027 Budget Year Determination for the need to capture incremental assessed valuation within the Route 41 South TIF District Allocation Area and all matters related thereto.
No discussion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. RDC 2026-02 made by Mr. Recupito; seconded by Ms. Rivera.
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Carnahan | Yes |
| Rivera | Yes |
| Recupito | Yes |
| Dickson | Yes |
| Parker | Yes |
| Becker | Yes |
| Thiel | Yes |
Motion carries, 7–0.
Reports
Town Council Report
Mr. Carnahan announced that Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Principal Marian Buchko is retiring. A public retirement reception will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the school; all are welcome. Mr. Carnahan also noted he sent a newsletter to Commission members on May 8.
Mr. Thiel noted for the record that Town Council school liaisons were not included in the notice for this special meeting, as it was called solely to address the two TIF resolutions ahead of the June 15 statutory deadline, rather than waiting for the regular June 2 meeting. Monica Horta did send the agenda to school representatives as notification.
Town Attorney Report
No report.
Clerk-Treasurer Report
No report.
Town Manager Report
Mr. Eldridge was absent. No report.
Written Communication
No written communication.
Public Comment
Mr. Thiel called for public comment three times. No one was present online.
No public comment was received.
Adjournment
Mr. Thiel adjourned the meeting at 6:41 PM.
ATTEST:
Date Approved:
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