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News from the City of Carmel - May 20, 2022 |
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13th Annual Art of Wine - Saturday
A diverse group of 15 Indiana wineries spanning the Hoosier state from the Ohio River region to northern Indiana will take over Main Street on Saturday, May 21, from 5-10 p.m. Admission is free, but visitors can purchase a souvenir wine glass for $30 and enjoy unlimited tastings from the wineries.
All ages are welcome to attend the event, which will also feature street musicians, food vendors and more scattered across the District where unique art, gift shops and restaurants will be open.
Enhance your experience with a VIP Prime Hour ticket that gives you the “first hour” of tasting from 4-5 p.m. as well as a few extras. Those VIP tickets are available online now through today.
Click here for the full news release.
Monon Boulevard and Midtown Plaza named finalists in ULI Awards for Excellence
Carmel’s popular Monon Boulevard and Midtown Plaza has been named one of 21 finalists for the "Awards for Excellence” from the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute (ULI), one of the most prestigious awards programs in the real estate industry. This year’s finalists include 19 developments in the United States and two in Canada.
For the full news release, click here.
City unveils new sculpture, 'Swing Me Higher, Mama' in Arts & Design District
At Saturday's Meet Me on Main event, a new sculpture was unveiled at the corner of Main Street and Veterans Way. "Swing Me Higher, Mama" by Zimbabwean sculptor Dominic Benhura, depicts a mother joyfully swinging her child. A reception for Benhura followed the unveiling, at Kuaba Gallery. For more photos, click here.
City Council President Kevin "Woody" Rider presents a Proclamation on behalf of Mayor Jim Brainard, to sculptor Dominic Benhura.
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Bike Carmel's next Family Fun Ride is
June 11
Bike Carmel presented by IU Health North hosted the first Family Fun Ride of the season on May 14. Mark your calendars for the June 11 event at Carmel Elementary School.
There will be activities and games before and after each ride and every registered participant will receive a swag bag and t-shirt. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 a.m with the ride rolling out at 9:30 a.m.
Visit Bike Carmel's Facebook page for details.
Construction and Traffic News
MAIN STREET ROUNDABOUTS - Preliminary work is underway at the two intersections on Main Street near the high school. On or after May 26, the roundabouts at Richland Avenue and Lexington Boulevard will begin construction under closures.
Access to Carmel Christian Church and the educational buildings on the south side of Main Street will be maintained from the east side of the project along Main Street with the majority of construction completed prior to the start of school in August.
1st AVENUE NW - The construction east of Sophia Square continues on Veterans Way and to the north at the intersection of 1st Avenue NW and 1st Street NW. Access to the Sophia Square parking garage will now be from West Main Street instead of from 1st Street NW. This traffic pattern will be in place for the duration of this work which will extend through May; full completion of this project is estimated for June.
SMOKY ROW PROJECT - This project, beginning on or after May 26, is the reconstruction of the current two-lane road into a boulevard with a landscaped median, new curbs, storm water collection, multi-use paths, new bridges on Smoky Row and on the Monon Greenway, north of Smoky Row. In addition, a new roundabout will be built at the west end of the project limits on Smoky Row. (See map below)
The blue line indicates road closures; green lines indicate the detours.
FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Beginning Friday, May 20 between 9 and 11 p.m., I-465 eastbound will be reduced to one lane from Allisonville Road eastbound for the duration of the weekend. All lanes I-465 north and westbound are expected to remain open. The lane closures are necessary for crews to restripe shift eastbound/southbound lanes in preparation for future construction. All lanes are expected to reopen by Sunday evening. (See map below)
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Comprehensive Plan heads to City Council committee on June 13
The City Council held a public hearing on the fourth draft of the proposed Comprehensive Plan in April. After discussion, the proposal was sent to the Council's Land Use and Sepcial Studies Committee for further review. A series of meeting dates have been set aside for the committee to review the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Go to CarmelComprehensivePlan.com to:
- View the proposed Comprehensive Plan website or download the PDF
- Submit comments in the 'Provide Feedback' form
Upcoming meeting dates of the Council’s Land Use and Special Studies Committee:
- Monday, June 13, 5 p.m.
- Monday, July 11, 5 p.m.
- Monday, August 8, 5 p.m.
Meetings to be held in Carmel City Hall and broadcast on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel
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Carmel Utilities continues replacing aging water meters across the community with new, enhanced equipment allowing for more accurate readings and better water efficiency.
In the next few weeks, our Carmel Utilities & Envocore - RTS Water Solutions install teams are scheduled to be in the following neighborhoods:
Cool Creek Estates
Brookshire Estates
Brookshire North
Brookshire Overlook
Brookshire Pines
Eden Estates
Eden Park
Eden Village
Eden Woods
Woodland Springs
Park Place at Springmill
Spring Farms
Brookshire
Please note Envocore – RTS Water Solutions/Carmel Utilities will be driving white trucks and vans with the following placard on their vehicles:
For more information on what to expect during the installation process, and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click the City of Carmel website link below:
Water Meter Change-Out Project | City of Carmel (in.gov)
Republic Services Landscape Waste Pick-up continues through May
Carmel Utilities/Republic Services households are allowed 20 extra bags or bundles per week of landscape waste, free of charge. Please place as much yard waste as possible into the trash cart, while allowing the trash cart lid to close. Large branches must be cut into shorter sections (no larger than four feet) and tied into bundles.
Click here for more details.
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One day trash delay due to Memorial Day Holiday
A friendly reminder that, due to Memorial Day, there will be a one-day delay of Republic Services trash and recycling service the week of May 30.
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Carmel Utilities Drive-up Billing Drop Box Temporarily Out of Service
The Carmel Utilities drive-up billing drop box, located in the south parking lot at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, is temporarily out of service. Due to deterioration and long use, the structure has become compromised and is no longer able to securely hold customer payments. Carmel Utilities will post updates and announce the re-opening of the drop box when those details are known.
Did you know there are several ways to make a Carmel Utilities bill payment? Please consider other convenient options:
-Drop payments off at the Carmel Utilities Administrative offices located at 30 W. Main St., Ste 220, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Pay online
- Pay by phone (855) 259-5347
Questions?
Customers can call Carmel Utilities at (317) 571-2442 or send an email to utlcustomerservice@carmel.in.gov
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Rain on Main - Now accepting new artist applications
Local artists (professionals and talented adult amateurs) are invited to participate in Rain on Main, a painted rain barrel art contest that will include cash prizes in two categories as well as exposure for participating artists and their work.
Rain on Main is designed to help educate the public about the value of water conservation. The event is sponsored by the Carmel Utilities, the Department of Storm Water Management and the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Learn more and submit your application here: www.rainonmain.com/artistinfo
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News from Hamilton County - Duke Energy sponsorship will expand
Bicentennial outreach
Hamilton County recently announced that Duke Energy will serve as the lead sponsor for the upcoming 200th anniversary in 2023. Financial support from the local energy company will provide dozens of grants to local non-profit community organizations to create outreach programs and activities related to the celebration.
For more information about the Bicentennial Anniversary, click here.
Pictured from left: Dagny Zupin, Duke Energy; Jessica Petty, Bicentennial Coordinator; Kent Ward, Hamilton County Surveyor and Bicentennial Commission Co-Chair
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Save the Date - May CNAN
Quarterly Meeting
We hope to see our Carmel Home Owner's Association presidents and boards at our next quarterly meeting!
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network Meeting (CNAN)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the City to share information about its departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood association presidents network.
For more information, please contact Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov
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Save the Date - May CSBN
Quarterly Meeting
Attention all Carmel small business owners! You're invited to attend the City of Carmel's quarterly CSBN luncheon where you'll have the opportunity to get information directly from Mayor Brainard's staff about issues affecting businesses such as construction and other improvements, economic development projects and other future direction for specific areas of Carmel.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting (CSBN)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Noon
Merchants Bank of Indiana
401 Monon Blvd.
Check-in with Merchants Bank security desk on Elm Street, first floor entrance, with meeting on the third floor.
If you are interested in attending the CSBN luncheon, please RSVP to Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov.
Thank you to our lunch sponsor, State Farm - The Federau Agency, for their generous support of this meeting.
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Events in the City
Events at The Center for the Performing Arts
For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.
The Palladium welcomes tenor saxophonist Sophie Faught and her quartet on May 27.
Events at Feinstein's
For all event details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Feinstein's welcomes Grammy-nominated and American songbook artist John Ondrasik and Five for Fighting.
Actors Theatre of Indiana
There is still time to catch Working, a musical performed by Actors Theater of Indiana. For events and tickets, click here.
The Cat
Check out who's on stage at The Cat in the Arts & Design District. For upcoming events and information, click here.
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Head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Movies will run on Mondays from May through October. Movie showings are at noon, 3 and 6 p.m.
May 23 - A Goofy Movie
Please don't forget to clean up your surroundings once you've enjoyed the movie.
Click here for Midtown's Facebook page.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, May 23, 6 p.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives. Select the meeting you wish to view and once the window opens on your computer screen or phone, select the CC box on the bottom right corner next to the settings.
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Pack the Cruiser - Saturday, June 4
Carmel Summer Meals Program and Carmel Youth Assistance needs your help!
Volunteers are needed to stand outside both Carmel Kroger locations to hand out flyers and collect food donations. Families and youth are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. To sign up, click here or use the QR Code below.
Range Line Road address: 1217 Range Line Road, Carmel, IN
Michigan Road address: 10679 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN
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