Redevelopment Commission (RDC) Meetings  

  • 5:00 PM (CDT) - Immediately Following Executive Session, whichever occurs later. 
  • Second Thursday of Each Month. 
  • If public hearing is held:

              City Hall - Council Chambers  
              166 Lincolnway 
              Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • If no public hearing is held, the RDC may rotate location(s) to include visits to local businesses. 

Agendas / Minutes
Agendas are available prior to commission meetings.
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Resolutions
Resolutions are available upon approval.
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To view the most current RDC Meeting Schedule, click here.

Members

Three members are appointed annually by the mayor. Two of the five voting Commission members are appointed by and from the City Council, and one non-voting member is appointed by the mayor from the school board.


Rob Thorgren, President - Appointed by Mayor Costas 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
Frank Dessuit, Representing Schools - Appointed by Mayor Costas 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
Barbara Domer, Vice President  - Appointed by City Council 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
Patrick Lyp, Legal Counsel 
Bill Durnell, Secretary - Appointed by Mayor Costas 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
John Nuppnau, Auxiliary Member - Appointed by Mayor Costas 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
Trish Sarkisian, Member - Appointed by Mayor Costas 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
Spencer Skinner, Auxiliary Member - Appointed by City Council 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25
Diana Reed, City Council Member - Appointed by City Council 
Term 01/01/2025-12/31/25


Responsibilities

This department utilizes the City Redevelopment Plans to develop various projects aimed at redevelopment in the City. A six member commission has authority to expend tax increment funds (TIF) for approved projects. The Executive Director coordinates the planning process between the Commission and various City Staff and is responsible for developing a budget for approved projects. The Executive Director works with the Mayor to seek grant funding for a project when appropriate.

Ordinance

Ordinance No. 23, 1993 - An ordinance to establish a Department of Redevelopment pursuant to IC 36-7-14. Passed November 22, 1993