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Evansville Board of Public Safety Meeting – June 10, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, June 10, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:06

All right, welcome to the City of Evansville Board of Public Safety meeting.

0:11

It is our 11th scheduled meeting of the year.

0:15

And before we get started uh with the full agenda, would you please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance?

0:23

The Pledge of Allegiance.

0:31

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:41

Okay, first up.

0:43

Um, and I welcome everybody here today.

0:46

First up, uh, we are meeting with representative and Todd Early with Tiki on Maine, would like to uh discuss a couple of issues with us.

0:57

If you go ahead and state your name and address for the record, Todd.

1:01

Yes, uh, my name is Todd Early, it's 524 Main Street here in Evansville.

1:07

Um, I don't know why we didn't think about this before.

1:10

Uh I spoke with the uh tenants of the Renaissance, and they're in total agreement with this.

1:18

Is instead of to prevent motorcycle parking for bike nights in front of the Renaissance, just block this block to street on six down to MLK on Main Street where all the bikes can just stay there versus being in front of the Renaissance.

1:43

Okay.

1:45

Um so we're talking about 6th Street will remain open, but turning on to Maine would be blocked.

1:52

Right, turning on to Maine going towards MLK.

1:54

So in front of this street.

1:56

So that whole area would be blocked for the bikes themselves, and the area between 6th and 5th on Maine will stay open to regular traffic and regular parking.

2:07

So basically in front of the four, uh Ford Center.

2:10

Yes.

2:12

And so just to make sure that we understand.

2:14

So I know before we granted all the parking spaces in front of the Ford Center.

2:18

Right.

2:18

So would this now be where I guess the motorcycles could park on the middle of the street?

2:23

Okay.

2:24

So that way they have plenty of parking uh on both sides of the street.

2:29

And would they know to be uh I'm assuming it's from six to nine, like before?

2:34

S yes, everything's the same, just that part would be blocked.

2:37

Gotcha.

2:39

And um any questions?

2:43

I don't think so.

2:45

What about with uh EPD?

2:47

Any issues or concerns about them doing that?

2:51

Um, not that I can think of.

2:54

Uh even if there was a uh Ford Center event, there's normally not parking on that side, so it's not.

3:03

Right, so there are no Ford Center events between the between those times on Mondays.

3:09

Okay.

3:09

So you've done your own.

3:10

That's a good idea.

3:11

So we could uh what we could do.

3:13

I'm assuming you're gonna want us to update the um permit that we gave you.

3:17

So would everything else say the same?

3:19

It would just be the instead of having those, you know, parking spaces, it would be right.

3:23

So no parking spaces at all will be blocked in front of in front of uh Tiki and Renaissance.

3:30

How are you gonna block the street off?

3:32

We'll have barricade.

3:34

Okay, okay.

3:37

Oh yeah, and and they did submit a uh certificate certificate of insurance updated with the new name of the party side.

3:44

I mean, it sounds like everybody from a part all parties involved seem like this is a uh workable situation.

3:52

So if you don't have any other questions, I will move uh we make a motion to uh approve this.

3:59

I second that.

4:00

All in favor say aye.

4:02

Aye.

4:02

Same sign opposed.

4:04

And one thing I do want to mention while you're up here, and I don't know if you guys want um you guys can step in too after I mentioned this.

4:09

I just thought I'd I'd throw it out there.

4:11

So I know that the events technically haven't started.

4:13

The first event's June 15th.

4:15

Um last week after Monday, the board did receive an email from the Renaissance with some questions.

4:22

We kind of deferred and said, like all the issues they they listed, they needed to call 911, report it.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

Evansville Board of Public Safety Meeting – June 10, 2026

The Board of Public Safety held its 11th scheduled meeting of the year on June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Civic Center. The meeting addressed old business, departmental reports, special event permits, and a consent section with various road closures, permits, and licenses. The board approved most requests, denied one road closure, and took one item under advisement.

Consent Calendar

  • Ratification of Previously Approved Items (Consensus Votes): The board ratified all items listed under section B of the agenda, including road closures for Blankenberger Brothers, Bellemeade Bayard Park Neighborhood Association, a dumpster for Core Contractors, the Bedford Collab Tepe Park Market event, parking permits for Perfection HVAC LLC, lane restrictions for the Jacobsville contaminated soil cleanup, and the Shriners Fest compromise. Approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Todd Early (Tiki on Main) – Amendment to Monday Night Bike Night: Todd Early requested to amend the existing permit to close Main Street from 6th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd instead of reserving parking spaces in front of the Renaissance. This would allow motorcycles to park in the closed street. The board approved the amendment unanimously.
  • Todd Early – Extension of September 26th Tailgate Revival: Early asked to extend the street closure from 5th Street to MLK Blvd (two blocks) and possibly include closing 6th Street for a stage. The board took this under advisement, requesting a detailed map and further discussions with city engineering and EPD before a final decision.
  • Police Department – Surplus Items: Approved surplus of an electronic pencil sharpener, ID card cutter, and time recorder.
  • Fire Department – Roof Repair at Station 1: Approved seeking bids for roof repair/replacement.
  • Fire Department – Station Renovation Bids Awarded: Approved awarding bids: Midwest Contracting for Station 1 and Station 3; Garmong Construction for Stations 5, 6, 8, 9, 15, and 17. The board will review the formal agreement in two weeks.
  • Fire Department – Surplus Items: Approved surplus of fans, generators, chargers, K-12 saws, and fitness equipment.
  • Fire Department – Dive Rescue Contract: Approved contract with Dive Rescue International for equipment maintenance.
  • City Engineering – Harmony Way No Parking: Approved changing restricted-hour parking signs to no parking anytime on Harmony Way from Mount Vernon Avenue to city limits due to a parking-related accident and narrow road width. Future resurfacing may allow parking on one side.
  • City Engineering – Sidewalk Closure on Lincoln Avenue: Approved closure of the north side sidewalk from Garvin Street to Governor Street due to uplifted panels from tree roots. A wheelchair user complained, and the city is working with the tree board on a solution.
  • City Engineering – Handicap Parking at 113 W Missouri: Approved application after review found no hazards.
  • Special Event Permits (Sgt. Nick Winsett): Approved all 9 items:
    • A) Easter Seals – Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights (Oct 19, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027)
    • B) Haynie's Corner – Pride Night (June 12, 4-10 PM)
    • C) Haynie's Corner – Heavy on Haynie's (June 13, 4-10 PM)
    • D) Lic's Deli – Summer Car Show (June 27, 9 AM-5 PM)
    • E) West Side Nut Club – New Member Initiation (June 16, 11 AM-2 PM) – Approved after discussion that the eastbound lane closure likely would not interfere with Lloyd Expressway detours.
    • F) Jacobsville Area Community Corp – Grill Out (June 20, 8 AM-2 PM)
    • G) Albion Fellows Bacon Center – Bringing Home the Bacon (Oct 2-3, 6 AM-6 PM)
    • H) Rotary Foundation – Santa Run (Dec 5, 6:30 AM-12 PM)
    • I) WNIN Jazz Festival (July 17, 4 PM – July 19, 10 AM)

Key Outcomes

  • Denied: Request to make Martin Lane, Wren, and Lark Lane one-way for a garage sale on June 20. City engineers objected due to insufficient signage and safety concerns.
  • Approved with Condition: Lane restriction on South Green River Road for Bayer's Plumbing (June 16-17) was approved subject to submission of an acceptable Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan to the city engineer's office.
  • All Other Consent Section Items Approved:
    • Road closure for crane on Locust (Old National Bank) – June 13
    • Road closure on Maxwell Avenue for North Haven General Baptist Church – July 18
    • Lane restrictions for EPA Jacobsville cleanup (311 SE 2nd, 844-846 Washington, 1012-1014 N Fulton) – June 22 – July 3
    • Lane closure on Heidelbach Avenue for EPD Dust Bowl event – June 22-27, 4-11 PM
    • Three dumpster permits (900 Main & SE 9th, 1769 Judson, 28 E Delaware)
    • Parking permit for Completely Wired at Vaults Apartments
    • Secondhand merchant permit for The Hobby Den
    • Massage therapy permits for Renew Spa and First Ave Massage (new owner)
  • Approved Claims: Claims as listed.
  • Approved Minutes: Minutes from May 13, 2026.
  • Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Civic Center Room 301.

Meeting Transcript

All right, welcome to the City of Evansville Board of Public Safety meeting. It is our 11th scheduled meeting of the year. And before we get started uh with the full agenda, would you please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance? The Pledge of Allegiance. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Okay, first up. Um, and I welcome everybody here today. First up, uh, we are meeting with representative and Todd Early with Tiki on Maine, would like to uh discuss a couple of issues with us. If you go ahead and state your name and address for the record, Todd. Yes, uh, my name is Todd Early, it's 524 Main Street here in Evansville. Um, I don't know why we didn't think about this before. Uh I spoke with the uh tenants of the Renaissance, and they're in total agreement with this. Is instead of to prevent motorcycle parking for bike nights in front of the Renaissance, just block this block to street on six down to MLK on Main Street where all the bikes can just stay there versus being in front of the Renaissance. Okay. Um so we're talking about 6th Street will remain open, but turning on to Maine would be blocked. Right, turning on to Maine going towards MLK. So in front of this street. So that whole area would be blocked for the bikes themselves, and the area between 6th and 5th on Maine will stay open to regular traffic and regular parking. So basically in front of the four, uh Ford Center. Yes. And so just to make sure that we understand. So I know before we granted all the parking spaces in front of the Ford Center. Right. So would this now be where I guess the motorcycles could park on the middle of the street? Okay. So that way they have plenty of parking uh on both sides of the street. And would they know to be uh I'm assuming it's from six to nine, like before? S yes, everything's the same, just that part would be blocked. Gotcha. And um any questions? I don't think so. What about with uh EPD? Any issues or concerns about them doing that? Um, not that I can think of. Uh even if there was a uh Ford Center event, there's normally not parking on that side, so it's not. Right, so there are no Ford Center events between the between those times on Mondays. Okay. So you've done your own. That's a good idea. So we could uh what we could do. I'm assuming you're gonna want us to update the um permit that we gave you. So would everything else say the same? It would just be the instead of having those, you know, parking spaces, it would be right. So no parking spaces at all will be blocked in front of in front of uh Tiki and Renaissance. How are you gonna block the street off? We'll have barricade. Okay, okay. Oh yeah, and and they did submit a uh certificate certificate of insurance updated with the new name of the party side. I mean, it sounds like everybody from a part all parties involved seem like this is a uh workable situation. So if you don't have any other questions, I will move uh we make a motion to uh approve this.

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