⚠ Amended Agenda Notice
This agenda has been amended since the original posting.
Amendment History:
Original Agenda – Posted August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM:
- First Posting
First Amendment – Posted August 31, 2026 at 3:10 PM (Current Version):
- ADDED: New Business item 4 – Determination That Proposed Asphalt Patching of Existing Town Streets Constitutes Routine Repair Under IC 36-1-12-4.9
All other agenda items remain unchanged from the original posting.
Town Council Members
Ward Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas A. Recupito | Ward 3, President | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Chuck Becker | Ward 4 | R | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
| Robert H. Carnahan | Ward 1 | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Greg Parker | Ward 5 | I | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
| Julie Rivera | Ward 2 | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
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 | Party | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA | Clerk-Treasurer | R | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- John Gruszka, Police Chief
- Nick Mager, Fire Chief
- Tim Kubiak, Director of Town Operations
- David Austgen, Town Attorney
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment (on agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes – May 19, 2026
- Tag Day- Lion's Club – Rescheduling Tag Day from August 15, 2026 to October 3, 2026 due to August 11th storms
- All Town Funds: $982,544.31; Wastewater Operating: $533,238.50; Water Utility: $28,240.35; Storm Water: $13,834.63; Payroll: $298,818.27
Ordinances & Resolutions
- Ordinance No. 1533
Cedar Lake/ Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462- (Deferred from July 21, 2026, August 4, 2026, and August 18, 2026)
BZA/Plan
- Acceptance of Performance Letter of Credit for Monastery Woods Phase 3A
Total amount of $411,284.95 to expire in August 19, 2028- Monastery Woods Phase 3 A received Final Plat Approval on August 19, 2026 from the Plan Commission.
Old Business
- Grand Prize Auto Zoning Commitment (Deferred from August 18, 2026)
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
New Business
- Park Board recommendation and consideration of two potential locations for a future park maintenance shop
Location Considerations- Morse Street Property
- Parrish Avenue Dewatering Facility Site
- Peterson Consulting Services Y2026 Capital Asset Engagement
- Street Committee recommendation and consideration for approval of the next road project.
- Determination That Proposed Asphalt Patching of Existing Town Streets Constitutes Routine Repair Under IC 36-1-12-4.9
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
Written Communication
Public Comment
Adjournment
Press Session
Next Meeting
- September 15, 2026 to follow the Utility Board 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.