Town Council Members
Ward Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term |
|---|
| Robert H. Carnahan | Ward 1 | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera | Ward 2 | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Nicholas A. Recupito | Ward 3, President | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Chuck Becker | Ward 4 | R | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
| Greg Parker | Ward 5 | I | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
At-Large Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term |
|---|
| Richard Thiel | At-Large, Vice President | R | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
| Mary Joan Dickson | At-Large | D | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
Clerk-Treasurer – Elected
| Name | Position | Term |
|---|
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA | Clerk-Treasurer | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- John Gruszka, Police Chief
- Tim Kubiak, Director of Operations
- Nick Mager, Fire Chief
- David Austgen, Town Attorney
- Greg Wiesemann, Park's Interim Superintendent
Public Hearing
- Attorney Review of Legals
- Opening Remarks
- Reading of Ordinance No. 1532
Y2026 Sewer System Development Charge Amendatory Rate - Remonstrators
- Town Council Discussion
Presentation
- Cedar Lake Police Department Retirement Recognition for William T. Fisher
Public Comment (on agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes – April 21, 2026
- Tag Day- Hanover Central Middle School Cheer for September 5, 2026 – Would like to raise money to help with supplies and competition fees
- Manual Journal Entries – July 1, 2026-July 31, 2026
- All Town Funds: $858,511.72; Wastewater Operating: $480,509.28; Water Utility: $61,311.73; Storm Water: $1,837.19; Payroll (07/16/2026): $387,739.92; July Remittances: $372,147.09
Ordinances & Resolutions
- Ordinance No. 1533
Cedar Lake/ Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462- (Deferred from July 21, 2026, and August 4, 2026)
BZA/Plan
- Acceptance of Performance Letter of Credit Extension
Rose Garden Phase 1 in the amount of $1,379,021.88 to expire in October 08, 2027 - Favorable Recommendation from the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Use Variance
2026-24 – Martin - Use Variance
- Owner: Martin Mitreski, 716 S. East Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
- Petitioner: Melissa Martin, 5814 High Grove Ct., Lowell, IN 46353
- Vicinity: 13201 Morse Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID: # 45-15-23-454-037.000-043
New Business
- Grand Prize Auto Zoning Commitment
2026-22 – Majesky
- Owner: Henn & Sons, 13732 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Petitioner: Norman Majesky, 13318-13324 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN
- Vicinity: 13318-13324 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID: # 45-15-29-229-025.000-014
- Approval to waive application and legal fees for Sheryl Reeves' Public Way Vacation
- Approval to waive August Utility Bill penalties and shutoffs
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Director of Operations
- Police Department
- Fire Department
- Parks Department
Written Communication
- Building Department Report
Next Meeting
- September 1, 2026 to follow Redevelopment Commission Meeting
ADA Accessibility 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 the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (219) 374-7000 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
