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October 1, 2025
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For the October 6 City Council Meeting
This edition of Council Quick Notes provides a preview and explanation of the agenda items for the October 6 City Council meeting.
Unfinished Business
Ordinance No. 40-2025
An Ordinance To Set The 2026 Salary Schedule For Elected Officials, Appointed Officers, Employees, Members Of The Police Department, Members Of The Fire Department, Wellness Center, And Wastewater Treatment Utility Of The City Of West Lafayette, Indiana
(Presented by Controller)
[No. of Readings 2 of 2]
This ordinance sets the 2026 Salary Schedule for members of city government listed.
This ordinance passed on its first reading at the September 2nd meeting and will be heard and voted on again at the October 6th Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 41-2025
An Ordinance Setting The 2026 City Budget And Setting The 2026 Tax Levy On Property And Tax Rate
(Prepared by Controller)
[No. of Readings 2 of 2]
As stated, this ordinance sets the 2026 City Budget and Tax Levy on property as well as the tax rate.
This ordinance passed on its first reading at the September 2nd meeting and will be heard and voted on again at the October 6th Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 42-2025
An Ordinance Regarding Emergency Right-Of-Way Access In The City Of West Lafayette, Indiana
(Sponsored by Corporation Counsel)
[No. of Readings 2 of 2]
This ordinance makes changes and adds new language to the existing municipal code regulating utility companies’ right-of-way access within West Lafayette during emergency situations.
This ordinance passed on its first reading at the September 2nd meeting and will be heard and voted on again at the October 6th Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 43-2025
An Ordinance Amending Section 38-256 Of The City Of West Lafayette, Code Of Ordinances (Towing and Storage)
(Sponsored by Mayor)
[No. of Readings 2 of 2]
This ordinance makes changes to the City’s existing towing and storage ordinance. Those changes are clearly identified in the ordinance.
This ordinance passed on its first reading at the September 2nd meeting and will be heard and voted on again at the October 6th Council meeting.
New Business
Ordinance No. 44-2025
To Amend Certain Portions Of The Unified Zoning Ordinance Of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Designating The Time When The Same Shall Take Effect.
(UZO Amendment #122) (Gasoline Service Stations)
(Submitted by Area Plan Commission)
[No. of Readings 1 of 1]
This ordinance is a response to a request from the City of Lafayette to amend the Unified Zoning Ordinance (UZO) to address the rapid proliferation and over-saturation of gas stations within Lafayette city limits. The amendment sets new standards and restrictions, including decommissioning requirements, for gas stations, fueling centers, truck stops, car washes, and oil change businesses. Each jurisdiction making up the APC must vote on the amendment. That is the reason it comes to WL City Council. WL, and any other APC jurisdiction, may choose to join Lafayette with these new rules if the Council chooses to do so.
Other Notes:
At the April 2024 City Council meeting, the Council passed Resolution 09-2024, asking the APC and staff to develop an amendment to the Downtown Master Plan to focus on the appropriate development of the Oakwood Village Neighborhood. That amended plan is now available for public comment on the APC website (https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/378/Area-Plan-Commission-APC).
The APC Ordinance Committee will discuss the plan at the October 1 meeting as well as the full APC meeting on October 15. This is a time for the public to comment prior to City Council voting on its acceptance. Please review the Draft Plan and comment to the APC either using the form provided or at the October 1 meeting (4:30, County Building).
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