The Culver Town Council got a review of the community’s accomplishments over the past year. During last week’s meeting, Town Manager Jonathan Leist presented an annual report for 2016. Continue reading
Culver Council Considers Beach Lodge Improvements, Amphitheater Funding
The Culver Beach Lodge is getting a few repairs and minor upgrades. Continue reading
Culver Officials Seeking Stellar Communities Feedback
Culver officials are exploring options for improving the community’s 2016 Stellar Communities application in hopes of boosting their chances of securing money from the state this year. Continue reading
Culver Teams Up with Marshall County for Planning Services
The Town of Culver is partnering with Marshall County for building and planning services. County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt has been selected to serve as the town’s new building commissioner. He replaces Russ Mason, who stepped down in October. Continue reading
Culver Council Revisits Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal
The Culver Town Council is looking to the Chamber of Commerce to help organize snow removal on downtown sidewalks. Continue reading
Culver May Consider Paying Plan Commission and BZA Members
The Town of Culver is looking for members for various committees, and may consider offering money as an incentive. During last week’s town council meeting, Town Manager Jonathan Leist proposed a $20-per-meeting stipend for members of the plan commission and board of zoning appeals. Continue reading
Culver Updates Title VI Plan
The Town of Culver has updated its non-discrimination policy. Last week, the town council passed an ordinance amending the town’s Title VI plan. Continue reading
Culver Seeks Input on Proposed Taxes
Customers of some Culver businesses may soon be paying additional taxes. Town Manager Jonathan Leist says a couple new taxes are under consideration. Continue reading
Culver Restaurant to Combine Outdoor Dining Area with Emergency Exit
A restaurant planned for Downtown Culver hopes to improve its atmosphere while increasing diners’ safety. Lucrezia Restaurant, an Italian restaurant with locations in Chesterton and Crown Point, is planning a third location in Culver. It will be located at the former site of the Corndance Café at the corner of Main and Madison. Continue reading
Culver Receives Bid for Safe Routes to School Construction
The Town of Culver has received a bid for sidewalk work as part of the town’s Safe Routes to School Project. Continue reading
Stellar Designation May Be Needed to Fund Culver Affordable Housing Project
The Town of Culver’s plans to add affordable housing may depend on its ability to get a Stellar Communities designation. That’s according to a report compiled on the project by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Park Facility Rental Fees, 2017 Budget
The Culver Town Council gave its final approval to a few ordinances Tuesday. Among them was the town’s 2017 budget. It now goes to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance for review. Continue reading
Culver Council Accepts Resignation of Building Commissioner, Opts Against Changes to Position
The Town of Culver is now looking for a new building commissioner. Russ Mason is stepping down from the position at the end of the month to take a job elsewhere. Continue reading
Culver Misses Out on Stellar, but Intends Future Attempts
The Indiana Lieutenant Governor’s office announced the winner of this year’s Indiana Stellar Community designation, and a local community just missed out on the top prize.