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News from the City of Carmel - September 30, 2022 |
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Thousands enjoy art, music, festivities at Carmel International Arts Festival
The Carmel International Arts Festival brought dozens of artists across a wide variety of media to the Arts & Design District last weekend and a shot of cool, autumn weather helped attract thousands of visitors to Main Street and Range Line Road for the two-day festival.
MAYOR'S AWARD WINNER: (Left to right) Meg Osborne, Executive Director, Carmel International Arts Festival Board; Mayor Jim Brainard; Don Tran, Mayor's Award winner; Jill Gilmer, President, Carmel International Arts Festival Board.
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BEST IN SHOW: (Left to right) Meg Osborne, Judy Goskey, Best in Show winner; Jill Gilmer.
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BEST IN MEDIA: (Left to right) Jill Gilmer, Bruce Neville, Best in Media winner, Meg Osborne.
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All 2022 winners will be posted soon to the Carmel International Arts Festival website.
Carmel Fire Department deploys team
to Florida
Our thoughts are with the Carmel Fire Department task force team that has been deployed to Florida to assist with hurricane Ian. Thank you to Captains Adam Harrington and Scott Tierney and Firefighters Scott Stroup, Carlos Wilson and Cory Anderson for your service assisting the people of Florida during this very difficult time.
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Gold Medal Park
Left to right: Dr. Tim Hannon, Carmel City Council; Rich Taylor, President, Carmel Clay Park Board; Michael Klitzing, Director, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation; Mayor Jim Brainard; Matt Snyder, Clay Township Board Member; Kevin Rider, President, Carmel City Council; James Garretson, Carmel Clay Park Board Member; Jeff Worrell, Carmel City Council; Sue Finkam, Carmel City Council; Paul Hensel, Clay Township Board Member; Adam Aasen, Carmel City Council
Carmel celebrates the reopening of reimagined Meadowlark Park !
Meadowlark Park has been updated as part of the Reimagining Parks initiative, made possible by the Clay Township Impact Program.
Located in the heart of the city’s Arts & Design District, Meadowlark Park offers an escape into nature and outdoor recreation just steps from the hustle and bustle of shops and restaurants. This 19-acre park was originally developed in 1995 and was fully reimagined in 2022.
Carmel Fire Department dedicates new fire apparatus at Station 342
This week, the Carmel Fire Department dedicated its latest fire truck, which has been added to CFD's fleet of emergency vehicles! Serving the Southwest District from Station 342, this new truck was blessed, dedicated and ceremoniously pushed into the station by firefighters and community members.
David Haboush, Carmel Fire Department Chief.
Experience Events in Carmel
Oktoberfest is tonight!
Celebrate the arrival of autumn tonight at Carmel City Center from 6 - 10 p.m. as the City of Carmel and Carmel City Center present Oktoberfest! Enjoy the dance-worthy polka tunes of Indy Polkamotion and bring your appetite to partake in delicious German-themed dishes from local restaurants and plenty of adult beverage choices.
Click here for the full news release.
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Midtown's Got Talent
Head to Midtown Plaza tonight and Saturday at 6 p.m. for performances by the Top 10 finalists in each of the three categories at Midtown's Got Talented, presented by Allied Solutions.
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Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
Have you ever driven an electric vehicle? If not, here is your chance. Saturday, October 1, from 4 - 7 p.m. the City will host its fourth annual Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive at its new location in the Indiana Design Center parking lot.
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Late Night on Main
Saturday, October 1, Carmel PorchFest presents Late Night on Main one last time until next year. Head to the stage at Main Street and Range Line Road for dancing in the streets 'til midnight with Country Summer.
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Construction and Traffic news
East Smoky Row slip lane at Keystone Parkway - This work will continue through October with no scheduled closures of the intersection.
106th Street and College Avenue Roundabout - This 60-day project will be substantially complete in November and includes the new roundabout and construction of a multi-use path from Pennsylvania Parkway to College Avenue along 106th Street. The construction of this path is in the city's existing right-of-way and should not cause a closure of 106th Street.
Monon Greenway Closure - The Monon Greenway north of Smoky Row to the Hagan Burke Trail will be closed until the end of the year for the reconstruction of a culvert.
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City Council committee recommends additional revisions to proposed
Comprehensive Plan
The City Council’s Land Use and Special Studies Committee met on September 19 and recommended additional revisions to the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Watch for additional discussion at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m.
Go to CarmelComprehensivePlan.com to view the proposed Comprehensive Plan website or download the PDF.
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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.
Please note, as the project moves to Phase Two, there are new instructions:
In order for the following indoor water meters to be changed, PLEASE schedule with Envocore - RTS Water Solutions by calling their service number (888) 632-9628.
The following areas will be affected:
Autumn Lakes
Bentley Oaks
Cedar Lake
Hunters Creek South
Hunters Knoll
Meridian Village Plaza
Rohrer Meadows
Rohrer Woods
Thistlewood
Townhomes at Hunters
Village on the Monon
Hunters Creek Village
Spring Mill Crossing
Village of Mt. Carmel
The following neighborhoods reflect outdoor water meter change-outs:
Greentree Country Club
Shelborne Greene
Please note: Envocore – RTS Water Solutions/Carmel Utilities will be driving white trucks and vans with the placard on the right, on their vehicles.
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Congratulations to Carmel Utilities for continued excellence
The City of Carmel Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was recently the recipient of two awards: the 2022 Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) Laboratory Excellence Award (21 consecutive years) and the 2022 IWEA Excellence in Safety Award.
For more information on these awards, please visit the Carmel Utilities website at:
Wastewater Awards - Carmel Utilities.
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2022 IWEA Laboratory Excellence Award: Rachel Calhoun, Lab Analyst; Tara Washington, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager; Samantha Butts, Lab Analyst Not Pictured: Charlie Lentz, Lab Analyst
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2022 IWEA Excellence in Safety Award: Brad Haymaker, Carmel WWTP Safety Committee Chair; RJ Phillips, Carmel WWTP Safety Committee Operations Lead; Duane Jarvis, Carmel WWTP Safety Committee Secretary
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Save the Date - Carmel Neighborhood Association Network October 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)
Thursday, October 6, 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 City 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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Performing Arts in the City
The City of Carmel is home to a variety of venues to enjoy world-class entertainment. Upcoming events and performances are below. Be sure to click on the images for event details.
Civic Theatre
October 7 - 22
The Center Presents the award-winning musical RENT at The Tarkington.
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Bessie to Bjork: Featuring Cara Dineen
Friday, September 30
Join St. Louis Native Cara Dineen as she weaves a story of female empowerment with music from the boldest female performers of the past 100 years.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
City Council - Monday, October 3, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, October 4, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, October 4, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, October 5, 10 a.m.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting (CSBN) - Thursday, October 6, noon
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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