| The Clerk-Treasurer's Office is the financial arm of the Town. The Clerk-Treasurer and staff of nine conduct budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, investment management, in short, the full complement of traditional accounting functions. |
Mission Statement of the Clerk-Treasurer's Office
Our mission is to provide prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, accurate information to all citizens.
We will do the following to accomplish our mission:
Munster is governed by a five person Town Council. The Town Council appoints a Town Manager, who is responsible for the day to day management of the town. The Town Manager is responsible for duties such as hiring of personnel, administration of Munster's bidding process, and the overseeing of all the town's various departments. See the links below for more information.
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In May 1925, twenty young men formed the Munster Volunteer Fire Department and elected Leonard Blink as Fire Chief. The population of the Town of Munster was approximately 800. Equipment consisted of a wooden hose cart with three hundred feet of hose, pulled by a member Model-T Ford. Grass fires were frequent, but Munster's first major fire was a home at the corner of Forest and Adelaide. Unfortunately, the home was not able to be saved.
The Department communicated through the use of a telephone tree. The operator would call the Chief in the event of a fire. The Chief, or his wife, would in turn call three firemen, and they, or their wives, would call three more firemen until all were notified. The Town's first fire engine, a pumper on a Dodge chassis, was purchased two years later for $3,555.00. The year 1929 brought another change to the Department, as the members were paid $1.00 per hour while on duty at a fire.
Today, the Munster Fire Department operates out of three fire stations with five fire engines and one tower ladder. The Department also has a 1948 fire engine, Polaris off-road vehicle, fire safety trailer, rescue trailer, and a rescue boat. The current membership is 50 personnel and the Munster Fire Department responds to nearly 800 calls for service annually.
As you can see, the Munster Fire Department has grown from their humble beginnings to a modern and efficient fire fighting force that is proud to protect the Town of Munster and its surrounding communities. Whether it be protecting life and property, educating the children of our community or answering an emergency call, the Munster Fire Department stands ready, rich in heritage, and truly dedicated to service.
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Munster's Community Development Department is responsible for the development of long and short-range planning documents and enforcement of the Town's building codes and zoning ordinances. We work with developers, contractors, and the public to ensure that all structures in Munster are properly built and that they enhance their surroundings. Our goal is to make sure that Munster's neighborhoods and commercial districts continue to be the vibrant places they are today. Please click on the following link for permit forms and information: Permit forms and information. List of contractors currently registered in the Town of Munster, please click on the following link: Contractor List Contractors working in the Town of Munster are to have current Town of Munster Contractor registration. If you choose a contractor that is not currently registered, the contractor will need to obtain contractor registration before the release of the permit and before work is started. The Site Plan Review is authorized to review and provide input on Building and Lot Plans, Development Parcel Plans, Site Plans, and any other plans or proposals forwarded by the Zoning Administrator or at the recommendation of any Site Plan Review Committee member. The Site Plan Review Committee meets on the first and third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for zoning variances, conditional use permits, and administrative appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. The Plan Commission hears requests to subdivide, rezone, or make changes to the zoning and subdivision codes. The Plan Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
For additional information, below are links for "Services" and "Useful Links.
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The Public Works Department is responsible for the upkeep and repair of the Town's roadways, water and sewer lines, and public rights-of-way. Public Works is also responsible for snow removal. We are dedicated to providing our residents with the highest quality of service and to maintaining the Town's infrastructure in an effective, cost-efficient manner.
The Town is in the process of implementing a new customer service relationship management (CRM) software. Residents can make requests for service online or through a mobile app. All requests and responses from Town staff are public and can be viewed by other residents. We are pleased to offer this new service to residents and hope you will work with us to make this program a success. Please use one of the links below to make a request online or download the mobile app.
PublicStuff Online | Download Munster Mobile for iPhone | Download Munster Mobile for Android
Please select one of the following divisions for further information about the services provided by the Town of Munster:
Street Division - Potholes and minor repairs, street resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, ADA curb compliance, snow removal, street signs, street trees
Water Division - Fire hydrants, drainage, water leak, standing water
Sewer Division - Back-ups, sewer connections, service and locating sanitary sewer fee
Stormwater Management - MS4 information, watershed information, pollution control
Sanitation - Refuse, recycling, bulk items, yard waste, leaf collection, household hazardous waste
Traffic Control - Information regarding the evaluation of existing and process of implementing new traffic control measures
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2025 Winter/Spring
Recreation Guide Registration Open
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Residents of Munster and Surrounding Communities:
We have lots of things for you to do in Munster! Explore our parks, visit our pool, play golf, ride our bike trails, view our Recreation Guide for the latest preschool, youth, sports, wellness, leisure activities, trips and our upcoming events.
We hope this site allows you to take advantage of the many programs and special events offered in our home town. We're excited about what Munster Parks and Recreation has to offer! We hope you are, too.
See you in the Parks!
To receive the latest information,
please follow us on Facebook and Instagram
or contact our office at (219) 836-7275.
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Munster Parks and Recreation manages 345 acres of property; including 25 parks, 20 playgrounds, miles of trails, 9-hole golf course, community pool, community center, outdoor wedding ceremony venues, 16 outdoor shelters, a historical museum, 20 ball fields, 15 tennis courts, 7 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 4 pickleball courts, 1 gaga ball court, and a 9-hole disc golf course. |
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OUR MISSION Munster Parks and Recreation mission is to provide and maintain quality parks, facilities, natural space, programs and services which will enhance the physical, social and emotional
well being of all the citizens of Munster.
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MUNSTER PARKS AND RECREATION 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN |
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MUNSTER PARKS AND RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT |
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Park Facilities |
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Munster Parks and Recreation offers a variety of accommodations on a rental basis: from beautiful Centennial Park and Heritage Park offering outdoor wedding ceremonies, to the Lions Club Social Center for casual events, to shelters for your family reunions and parties to outdoor picnic areas and private pool rentals. Learn more about our rentals by reviewing the information below or contact the park office at (219) 836-7275 for your next special event. |
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Indoor Facilities
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Social Gatherings and Meeting Space
8751 Lions Club Drive
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7275
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Community Park
8601 Calumet
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7275
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Centennial Park
901 N. Centennial Dr.
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6930
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1154 Ridge Road
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7275
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White Oak Park
9700 White Oak Ave.
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7275
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Neighborhood Parks Only Available to Munster Residents
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Beech Park, 8101 Beech Avenue
Bluebird Park, 1900 Holly Lane
Briar Creek Park, 10299 Fox Run
Burlwood Park, 10139 Burlwood Dr.
Circle Park, 1700 Inner Circle
Cobblestones Park, 801 Treadway
Frank Hammond Park, 1101 Fran-Lin Parkway
Grove Park, 8201 Tapper Avenue
John Friend Park @ Westlakes
Kiwanis Park, 213 Timrick Drive
Orchard Park, 8807 White Oak Avenue
Stewart Park, 1600 Fran-Lin Parkway
Sunnyside Park, 7800 Hohman Ave. w/ Chance's Kingdom Sensory Play Area
Twin Creek Park, 9747 Twin Creek Blvd.
West Lakes Park 9701 Margo Lane
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The Council employs a Town Manager, approves an annual budget, authorizes expenditures, and appoints members of the Park Board, the Plan Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board of Safety, and other advisory bodies. The Council has the power to make an establish ordinances and regulations as long as they do not conflict with the State. The Town Council also acts as the Redevelopment Commission.
Some of the Town Council's goals include:
Munster is governed by a five-person Town Council. The Town Council appoints a Town Manager, who is responsible for the day to day management of the town. The Town Manager is responsible for duties such as the hiring of personnel, administration of the Munster's bidding process, and the overseeing of all the town's various departments.
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The Board of Safety oversees the Munster Police and Fire departments.
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Board of Safety Members Dr. Lorin M. Brown - Chairman
Jeffy Baffa - Vice Chairman
Dr. Robert Dershewitz
Linda Dunn
Matt Maloney
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The Board of Safety meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. Please check the calendar of events for current updates and cancellations. |
| Munster Town Council Meeting-January 20, 2025 | Munster's 2024 National Night Out Ranked #2 in the United States | Munster Town Council Meeting-January 6, 2025 |
| 2025 Winter Spring Recreation Now Available | Munster Town Council Meeting-December 16 2024 | 2024 Winter Spring Recreation Guide PDF |
| Munster Town Council Meeting-December 2, 2024 | Munster Town Council Meeting-November 18, 2024 | Munster Town Council Meeting-November 7, 2024 |
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