The City of Huntingburg, Indiana

To view Mayor Schwinghamer's 2021 State of the City address, please click here.

To view Huntingburg's Unified Development Ordinance, please click here.

The Dubois County Airport Authority operates the Huntingburg Regional Airport, a facility three miles south of Huntingburg along US 231.  US 231 and State Road 64 intersect two blocks north of the major shopping district with I-64 three miles south of the Huntingburg Regional Airport. 

From its humble beginnings as a privately owned grass-dirt airstrip in 1939, Huntingburg Airport has steadily evolved into a full-service general aviation facility.

In 2022, a 5,501' x 100' paved runway was added to the airport. During this phase of construction, the Huntingburg Regional Airport became the first public -use airport in Indiana that has a tunnel on it. These improvements greatly enhanced its ability to handle increased air traffic demands. The Indiana Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, reported a total of 12,000 take-offs and landings in 2021. The airport can accommodate aircraft ranging from single-engine airplanes to multi-engine jets.

On the ground is an array of services provided by a fixed base operator including complete aircraft services, corporate aircraft management, rentals, and flight training.  The airport's eleven different hangars currently store 38 aircraft ranging from single and twin-engine airplanes to multi-engine corporate jets and turboprops.

To learn more about Huntingburg Regional Airport: Huntingburg Regional Airport Website

Click here to view a slideshow of the aerial photos of the Huntingburg Airport.

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Every city must have a department of law which is headed by the chief legal officer of the city.  In third class cities the chief legal officer is the city attorney who is appointed by the mayor and must be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana and a resident of the county in which the city is located.

The city attorney manages the legal affairs of the city and touches the lives of virtually every citizen of Huntingburg, Indiana.  Among other things, he is responsible for prosecuting city ordinance violations; giving legal advice to officers, departments, boards and commissions of the city; drafting ordinances and other legal documents for the city; making title searches and examining abstracts required in all public works.  The city attorney commences proceedings necessary or advisable for the protection or enforcement of rights of the city or the public; collecting costs, fees, and recoveries owing the city; and reporting to the mayor on all legal matters involving the city.

No department, board or office of the city may employ legal counsel without the city attorney's authorization, with the exception of the clerk-treasurer and the common council.

Huntingburg City Clerk-Treasurer

Thomas Dippel

The Clerk-Treasurer is responsible for:

• All matters of payroll
• Processing all receipts and disbursing all funds 
• Maintaining and investing all city's funds
• Serves as the Clerk of the Common Council and Board of Public Works & Safety
• Maintains all ordinances, resolutions, and city municipal codes
• Reports finance and budget information to appropriate Government Officials
• Billing and collections of all utilities

Under direction, performs information on municipal and county adopted codes, performs field inspections and enforces municipal code provisions (such as animal regulations, business license, and operations permits) and land use laws pertaining to public welfare, safety, public nuisance, property maintenance and structure design; explains regulations relating to municipal code provisions including zoning, land use, planning, design review, disabled access and related codes to the public; and performs related work as assigned.

The Huntingburg Common Council is comprised of five elected members, one from each of the four precincts (districts) and one member at-large.

The term of office is for four years with no restrictions on the number of terms that can be served.

The precinct members represent the constituents living in the boundaries of each district. The at-large member represents all the citizens within the city's corporate boundaries.

In Huntingburg, the Common Council members also serve on the Huntingburg Utility Board.

As the legislative body, the Common Council has the responsibility of passing ordinances, resolutions, and orders for the city's government. In addition, the council also is responsible for finances and appropriation of money spent.

Precinct Boundaries

Precinct One

That part lying within the corporate limits of the city located south of the center-line of 4th Street and west of the center-line of Main Street (U.S. Highway 231); also that part located south of the center-line of West 3rd Street at its intersection with West 4th Street.

Precinct Two

That part lying within the corporate limits of the city located north of the center-line of 4th Street and north of the center-line of West 3rd Street at its intersection with West 4th Street, and west of the center-line of Main Street (U.S. Highway 231); also north of the center-line of Old State Road 231 and west of Van Buren Street; also north of a drainage ditch which crosses VanBuren Street 520 feet South of 19th Street (a census block dividing line) and east of Van Buren Street.

Precinct Three

That part lying within the corporate limits of the city located east of the center-line of Main Street (U. S. Highway 231) and south of the center-line of 4th Street; also east of the center-line of Washington Street and south of the center-line of 6th Street (Highway 64).

Precinct Four

That part lying within the corporate limits of the city located north of the center-line of 4th Street and east of the center-line of Main Street (U.S. Highway 231); excluding that area east of the center-line of Washington Street and south of the center-line of 6th Street (Highway 64); excluding also that area north of the center-line of Old State Road 231 and west of VanBuren Street; excluding also that area lying north of a drainage ditch which crosses Van Buren Street 520 feet South of 19th Street (a census block dividing line) and east of VanBuren Street. 

The Community Development Department was established to manage and facilitate public communication for the City of Huntingburg.  It is the responsibility of this department to provide updated information about what is going on, special events, what programs and services are available and what upcoming projects are being planned or discussed. 

• Other responsibilities include:
• Coordinating various aspects of the media, communication and public relations
• Writing and issuing all news releases pertaining to the City of Huntingburg
• Managing the website and social media
• Cooperating with city departments and community groups on various special projects and promotional activities
• Assisting the Planning Director with economic development projects that improve/enhance the quality of life within the City of Huntingburg
• Helping to facilitate the execution of the city's comprehensive plan

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the City Hall. 

The City of Huntingburg is always looking for ways to be energy efficient and to offer advice and guidance for its residents to do the same.  Use the links to the left to discover ways the City is assisting with energy efficiency.

On behalf of the Huntingburg Fire Department, I want to thank you for investing your time by visiting our website.  I trust it will provide you with valuable information regarding the wide range of services offered by our agency.  We welcome your interest and encourage you to contact us should you have any questions.

The Huntingburg Fire Department proudly protects over 7,500 citizens living in an area of 39.8 square miles. We provide 24-hour fire protection to residential and businesses in the city of Huntingburg and Patoka Township. We operate out of 2 stations in the city. Our department is a public department whose members are on a paid on-call status. We have an ISO rating of 4.

The Huntingburg Fire Department has been providing professional and dedicated service to our community since 1885.  Our current responsibilities have expanded significantly from the initial mission of fire suppression only to now include an “all-hazard” approach to the efficient delivery of the many types of emergency services our great community expects today.  We are your neighbors, friends, and relatives 100% committed to improve the quality of life for our community by promoting safety, and providing the highest quality of fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, and community outreach programs.   

I am extremely humbled and honored to work alongside such dedicated group of hardworking men and women who strive to provide the best service for their community and all those that visit.  Regardless of your needs, our highly-trained personnel stand ready to lend immediate assistance. 

Mayor Elkins was Elected in November 2023 and sworn-in as Mayor of Huntingburg on January 1, 2024.

As mayor, he has emphasized preparing Huntingburg for the future. His efforts include developing improvement plans for infrastructure including, streets, sidewalks, park improvements, working with developers to provide a variety of housing options and preserving the beauty of our community. 

 The Mayor of the City is the Chief Executive of the city and is responsible for the overall operation and efficiency of city government. The mayor's elected term of office is four years with no restrictions on the number of terms which can be served. Responsibilities of the Mayor's office include:

• Enforcing ordinances of the city and statutes of the state
• Supervising employees; appointing, suspending, or removing departments heads, employees and most board and commissions
• Approving or vetoing ordinances and resolutions of the legislative body
• Fixing salaries
• Preparing the city budget
• Policy implementation
• Sitting on the Board of Public Works and Safety

The Mayor of Huntingburg oversees three municipally owned utilities (electric, water & gas) and the departments of wastewater, parks, street, planning, safety, police and fire.

You can request a visit from the mayor to your event or ask for a proclamation by emailing completed forms below to ksteffe@huntingburg-in.gov.

To request the mayor at an event: Mayoral Event Attendance Request Form                                             

To request a proclamation: Mayoral Proclamation Request Form

If you are in need of a letter of support for a grant opportunity, you may contact the mayor directly at nelkins@huntingburg-in.gov.

While residents understand that it is hard work that makes the community prosperous, they encourage visitors to join them at the many recreational facilities within the community.

The Prospect League baseball team, the Dubois County Bombers, calls League Stadium at the Huntingburg City Park home.  A walking path intertwines itself among the many amenities at the City Park, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, shelter houses, horseshoe pitches, and playground equipment.

The Huntingburg Parks and Recreation Department consists of six (6) parks.

• Huntingburg City Park - 40 acre park with facilities for all age groups.
• Southside Park - 14 acre park established in 1979.
• The Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park - 43 acre park with driving range and target greens.
• Northside Park - 1.2 acre park established in 2024. 
• Bark Park - 1 acre dog park.
• Market Street Park - Gathering space connected to 4th Street.

Public Restrooms

The Huntingburg City Park has public restrooms located in several areas.  The main restroom is located north of League Stadium.  Public restrooms are available north of the Little League field.  The south restroom is located near the southeast shelter.  Other restrooms include: the swimming pool patrons, men's softball field, and League Stadium during games.  Public restrooms can also be found at Southside Park, Northside Park, Market Street Park, and Niehaus Park. All restroom facilities, with exception of Market Street Park, are closed during the winter months.  There is no heating available in the restroom facilities.

Park Facilities Fees

City of Huntingburg residents, through the City property taxes, make a significant financial contribution to the operation of the Parks system.  Non-resident fees are charged to apportion an equalizing fee to non-resident participants so that they can contribute to the overall financing of the Parks system on an equitable basis with City residents.  Fees are listed separately for Huntingburg residents and out of City residents for some programs.  Verification of residence status may be requested.

League Stadium

Shelter Houses

Pool

Summer Program

Niehaus Park

Girls Softball Field

Little League Baseball Fields

Ed Hoffman Field – Southside Park

Other Daily Facility Reservations

Old Town Hall

Market Street Park

Separate sections may be rented with Park Board approval.

Non-Profit Pricing (Park Board Approval Required)

Waiver Of Liability

The City of Huntingburg is not responsible for any injuries sustained as a result of participation in any recreational department sponsored activities, or while using recreation department facilities.  It is recommended that anyone enrolled in a program or using the facilities make provisions for adequate coverage within their own insurance plan.

Public Parking

The Huntingburg City Park has parking spaces for 500 vehicles.  The North parking lot, located north of the large shelter has 104 parking spaces.  The Men's softball field and East shelter have 107 parking spaces.  The South parking lot off of Cherry Street serving the Girls softball field, Southeast shelter, Southwest shelter has 144 parking spaces.  The lot west of the swimming pool and tennis courts has 41 parking spaces.  North, east and west of the Stadium there are 64 parking spaces.  The area north and west of the Little League field can accommodate 40 vehicles.

There are handicapped parking spaces located throughout the various parking lots and they are designated as such.  Please observe the parking rules in the park and roadways must be accessible for emergency vehicles.  Vehicles parked illegally will be towed at the expense of the owner.

Non-Smoking

All city parks are smoke free.  This includes all smoking devices.

Code Enforcement

Under direction, performs information on municipal and county adopted codes, performs field inspections and enforces municipal code provisions (such as animal regulations, business license, and operations permits) and land use laws pertaining to public welfare, safety, public nuisance, property maintenance and structure design; explains regulations relating to municipal code provisions including zoning, land use, planning, design review, disabled access and related codes to the public; and performs related work as assigned.

Ordinances

• Click Here to View The City of Huntingburg's Code of Ordinances
• Click Here to View the City of Huntingburg's Unified Development Ordinance 

A Message from Chief Brad Kramer

On behalf of the members of the Huntingburg Police Department, I want to welcome you to the Huntingburg Police Department's website. Our officers and employee's work diligently in partnership with the Huntingburg Community to ensure that the city remains a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and play. Our commitment of service to the community remains the utmost priority as we carry out our daily duties. Thank you for your interest in our Police Department. 

Need a Ride?

The City of Huntingburg Transit serves the needs of anyone who desires transportation within the city limits of Huntingburg.  Our operating hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Give us a call at 683-2211 to reserve a ride.  Fare is $1.50 one way, $3.00 for round trip and $1.00 for each additional stop.  $5.00 or $10.00 ride tickets are available for purchase.

The City of Huntingburg Transit is committed to providing our passengers with safe, accessible, efficient transportation service. The Transport Van is also wheelchair accessible.

2022 Title VI Plan 

2022 Title VI Plan (Spanish)

2022 Discrimination Complaint Form Title VI and ADA

2022 Discrimination Complaint Form Title VI and ADA (Spanish)

The Department of Public Works for the City of Huntingburg houses the Fire and Police Departments, Public Safety, the Street Department, and Wastewater Department. For more information on these services, click the respective link to the left.

Welcome to the Huntingburg Street Department.  Our department consists of 7 year-round employees and several other seasonal employees. 

Some duties of the Huntingburg Street Department include:

• Street re-construction and resurfacing projects
• Storm sewer installation and maintenance
• Traffic control signage-according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices-new signage construction and maintenance
• Street and alley maintenance
• Street right of way mowing and City owned property
• Street sweeping (City maintained streets)
• Fall curbside leave pickup (start date for pickup announced by news release)
• Limb pickup service (residents should contact the Huntingburg City Office to schedule pickup)
• Snow removal of city maintained streets
• Street striping and curb painting
• East First Street fixed base recycling facility

Documents

• Excavation Permit
• Driveway Permit Application
• Snow & Ice Removal Plan

Reading Meters in Style 

For a couple years now the City of Huntingburg Municipal Utilities has been stressing the importance of going green internally and City wide. It started with something as simple as increasing the R-value of our warehouses by spraying insulating foam to the open designed ceilings. We then removed inefficient single pane windows and blocked them in with cinder blocks at our warehouses. We also installed programmable thermostats, ceiling fans and installed automatic service door actuators. We also implemented a program to change out all T12 lighting fixtures to the more energy efficient T8 fixtures. This program was done in house to further the cost to benefit ratio. With these projects we have now saved over 36% on our self incurred Utility bills to date. We also partnered with 20 other communities in Indiana and with the help of IMPA (Indiana Municipal Power Agency) received a grant worth over $5,000,000. With this grant we were able to replace every streetlight (665) that the City owned with more efficient LED (light emitting diode) lights. This will save the City of Huntingburg over $11,000 a year on their street light bill.

Now the next step is reducing our impact on the roads of Huntingburg. This year we purchased two (see photo above) 32V electric golf carts. The City of Huntingburg has been a golf cart friendly community since late 2010. The first golf cart (2007 model) was purchased in late spring and is used every day to read meters for the Utilities now. An opportunity to purchase a reconditioned golf cart (2005 model) late this summer was presented and now the Huntingburg Municipal Utilities are the proud owner of two carts. The second cart will be mainly used by the Water Utility for our biannual hydrant flushing, the annual Gas Utilities leak survey's that are in the City limits, any light duty work that is needed around town and lastly if available the Utilities Superintendent will use this new cart to go back and forth from the Utility Office to Town Hall to reduce fuel and maintenance costs.

Huntingburg Municipal Utilities Wins Award!!

The City of Huntingburg Municipal Utilities has been awarded the SDS Excellence Award for 2010 for Customer Service. It is the second highest award given by SDS Research Company out of Utah. Huntingburg is one of just nine SDS clients in the entire country to receive this award.

The requirements to qualify for the 2010 Excellence Award include a Net Positive Index of 30 or higher and Excellent  ratings of 45% or higher. The City of Huntingburg Municipal Utilities achieved Net Positive Index of 43 and Excellent ratings of 48%.

By receiving this award it highlights the  commitment our employees have to its customers and the effort to make all Utility Customers our number one priority. Huntingburg Municipal Utilities thanks all the customers that participated in last years survey and making this award possible. We will strive to make customer service a priority in our day to day operations and even through disasters like the latest tornado that hit parts of Huntingburg this year.

Did You Know?

Huntingburg Municipal Utilities is a significant provider of Electric, Water, and Natural Gas services, with a total of 4,200 residential, commercial and industrial customers!

Huntingburg Municipal Utilities supplies its services to the City of  Huntingburg,  and other nearby unincorporated communities and intervening rural territories. The size of the service area is 94 square miles.

Management of the Huntingburg Utilities is consolidated to provide a streamlined approach of services which avoids redundancy of manpower and equipment.  This unique management approach allows flexibility and cross usage of employees and equipment as projects and needs warrant within various facets of this utility service provider.

Did You Know?

The Huntingburg Wastewater Treatment Plant was upgraded in 1995 and currently has excess dry weather treatment capacity. The plant is a modern water pollution control facility with high tech equipment being utilized in process control and laboratory analysis.

Recently, the wastewater utility performed a rate study to evaluate the financial status of the department.  It was divulged that even after all of the cost saving measures implemented in the past year, an 11% rate increase was necessary.  The rate increase will ensure that the department remains financially sound.  Also, to meet bond coverage requirements, a new phosphorous limit has been imposed by the state for 2012.  The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System  or (NPDES) permit from the state has required these new limits.  Furthermore, the rate ordinance was unanimously approved on March 3, 2011 by the city council.

The Berm project is now in substantial completion and all aspects are operational.

The combination of high tech equipment in conjunction with highly trained and licensed personnel ensures that the utility functions in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. In addition, this combination ensures full regulatory compliance and sets the stage for future growth within the City of Huntingburg.

Phosphorus and Water Quality

In surface water, low phosphorus levels limit the growth of algae and water weeds. However, when the phosphorus content of surface water increases, algae and water weeds often grow unchecked, a process call eutrophication. This significant decrease in water quality is a major problem related to manure management in production agriculture and the handling of yard wastes from the landscape environment.

Usually, phosphorus-containing lawn and garden fertilizers are considered the major source of phosphate water pollution. Actually, phosphate fertilizers are rather immobile when applied at correct rates to lawn and garden soils. Phosphate is so immobile in the typical soil that it generally moves less than one inch after application and thus needs to be tilled into the rooting zone to be effective.

However, high rates of manure applied year after year will build soil phosphorus content where leaching becomes a water quality problem.

According to research at the University of Minnesota, the primary source of water polluting phosphorus in the landscape environment is the mowing, sweeping or blowing of lawn clipping and leaves onto the gutter and street. When mowing, mow in a direction to blow the clippings onto the lawn rather than onto the sidewalk or street. Also sweep any grass on the sidewalk/driveway onto the grass. When dealing with autumn leaves, avoid blowing them into the street!

Grass clippings and leaves mowed or blown into the street are the major source of phosphate pollution from the landscape environment. Mow in a direction to discharge clippings back onto the lawn and not into the street.

Phosphate in fertilizer is not a source of phosphate pollution when applied to a lawn (or garden) soil. However, fertilizer over-spread onto the sidewalk, driveway, and street move with surface runoff into local lakes, streams and ponds. Keep the phosphate out of the street!  Sweep any fertilizer that landed on the sidewalk/driveway onto the lawn area!

It is also important to leave an unmowed buffer strip edging all lakes, streams, ponds and wetlands rather than mowing plant residues into the water. Also, do not mow grass clipping into lakes, streams or ponds. Rather leave a unmowed buffer strip around the edge.

The City of Huntingburg was designated as a "Stellar Community" in August 2014. It is currently one of only eight communities in the State of Indiana to receive the designation. 

The Stellar Communities Program is a multi-agency partnership designed to fund comprehensive community development projects in Indiana's smaller communities. State partners include the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

Stellar Communities has been recognized nationally as a premier community development program when it received the 2012 President's Award for Innovation from the Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA). 

For more information on the Stellar Communities Program, please visit the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA) or the Sagamore Institute for Public Policy Research. 

For details on Huntingburg's Stellar projects, please select a specific project name under "In this Department" on the left side of the screen.