Town of Cedar Lake Town Council

Meeting Agenda

Date: February 3, 2026 - To Follow Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Council Members

Elected to a 4-Year Term:

Officers

• Nicholas A. Recupito, Ward 3, President (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Greg Parker, Ward 5, Vice President (I) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

Council Members

• Robert H. Carnahan, Ward 1 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Julie Rivera, Ward 2 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Chuck Becker, Ward 4 (R) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Mary Joan Dickson, At Large (D) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Richard Thiel, At Large (R) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

Town Officials

• Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA, Clerk-Treasurer - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Benjamin Eldridge, Town Manager
• David Austgen, Town Attorney

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Prayer

Call to Order / Roll Call

Public Comment

(On agenda items only)

Consent Agenda

1. Claims:
   • All Town Funds: $___
   • Wastewater Operating: $___
   • Water Utility: $___
   • Storm Water: $___
   • Payroll: $___
2. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Cliff Wroe

Ordinances and Resolutions

1. Ordinance No. 1524 - Adoption of Parks and Recreation activity fees amendment

BZA and Plan Commission Items

1. Petition 2025-47 (Littles) - Use Variance - BZA favorable recommendation in requesting a use variance to allow the petitioner to run a home-based hair salon in a R-2 Zoning District
2. Extension of Crown Point School Corporation Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $312,389.00 to expire February 19, 2027
3. Extension of Wicker Enterprises Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $11,731.50 to expire on August 7, 2026
4. Extension of Beacon Pointe Unit 4 Maintenance Letter of Credit in the amount of $99,032.17 to expire on May 16, 2025
5. Acceptance of Beacon Pointe East Unit 4 Maintenance Letter of Credit in the amount of $143,843.20 to expire on July 25, 2028
6. Extension of Beacon Pointe Unit 6 Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $133,733.95 to expire on July 27, 2026
7. Extension of Beacon Pointe Unit 7 Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $309,673.13 to expire on July 27, 2026
8. Extension of Lakeside Unit 2 Block 1 Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $605,505.40 to expire on May 15, 2026
9. Extension of Railside Business Park Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $1,165,934.83 to expire on June 16, 2026

Old Business

1. Y2026 NIES Engineering Agreement (Deferred from meeting on January 20, 2026)

New Business

1. Parks and Recreation request for approval to apply for grants - Lake County Master Gardener and Bass Pro Shops Community Grant
2. Cedar Lake Summerfest request of the Y2026 tourism funds
3. Cedar Lake Historical Association request of the Y2026 tourism funds

Reports

1. Town Council
2. Town Attorney
3. Clerk-Treasurer
4. Town Manager

Written Communication

Public Comment

Adjournment

Press Session

Next Meeting

Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to follow Utility Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

ADA Compliance Notice

The Town of Cedar Lake is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, please contact the Cedar Lake Town Hall at (219) 374-7400.