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News from the City of Carmel - July 26, 2024
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Carmel Police Department ribbon cutting
Mayor Sue Finkam joined Chief Drake Sterling and the Carmel Police Department in celebrating the opening of the newly completed headquarters.
From left to right: Deputy Chief of Police Services Brady Myers, Honorable Judge Brian G. Poindexter, Carmel Police Department Chief Drake Sterling, Mayor Sue Finkam, Deputy Chief of Administration D.J. Schoeff
The renovation and expansion of the department’s headquarters includes an addition that houses the Carmel City Court and Clerk’s Office, formerly located in City Hall, along with the necessary programs accompanied by them, to better serve the community for generations to come. The expanded facility was designed by Carmel-based Studio M Architecture and Planning and built by Envoy Companies,
“The expansion of the Carmel Police Department Headquarters gives us the tools we need to best serve our community from a centralized location,” said Chief of Police Drake Sterling.
Attendees also heard from Jonathan White, Vice President of Construction at Envoy Companies, and Carmel Police Department Chaplain George Davis.
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Mayor Finkam FaceTimes with Carmel Olympian
This Monday, live from Paris, France, Carmel native and tennis Olympian Rajeev Ram had a special FaceTime call. Mayor Sue Finkam, Ram's mother and family members and friends gathered in Midtown Plaza to wish him well in the Olympic games. The Mayor also presented Ram's mother with a temporary street sign bearing his name, that will be placed at Walnut Street and Monon Boulevard. The City of Carmel is proud of all of our Olympians and wishes them well!
Mayor Sue Finkam presents a street sign to Rajeev Ram's family members.
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Carmel Sister Cities to host Olympic Opening Ceremony Viewing Party in Midtown today
The City of Carmel's six Sister Cities will host a viewing party of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics in Midtown Plaza to promote global unity and awareness of Carmel’s sister city relationships and cheer on our Carmel Olympians. Be sure to wear your SwimCity, USA t-shirt if you have one! Shirts are available for purchase at All Things Carmel, 110 W. Main St. #104.
When: Friday, July 26, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Midtown Plaza Carmel
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Traffic and Construction News
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SPRING MILL ROAD AND I-465 - Thursday, July 18, a truck carrying heavy equipment on I-465 westbound struck the bridge at Spring Mill Road. Southbound Spring Mill Road has opened but northbound remains closed.
MONON GREENWAY - Phase 3 of Monon Boulevard is gearing up for improvements. Beginning on or after July 29, a temporary asphalt path will be placed between City Center Drive and Walnut Street, for use as that section of the Monon Greenway will be closed.
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City Department News & Information
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Experience Carmel and more
You may have noticed some changes to what used to be our Midtown social media pages. In an effort to provide residents and visitors with the best information and streamline our communications, the Midtown pages are being re-purposed to include all City of Carmel events and more. These pages will now be titled "Experience Carmel," which will be a one-stop-shop for all things Carmel events, business highlights and more.
Read more about these changes at the Experience Carmel Midtown & More page, here.
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City GIS Viewer retirement and replacement
The City of Carmel’s official Geographic Information Systems (GIS) viewer will be retired and shut off on Friday, August 2. This link takes you to the new GIS viewer on the City's website.
The new viewer now has more robust functionality and includes useful public information that is requested on a regular basis. Data on active transportation initiatives, public hearings and floodplain information can be viewed in the top menu and there is now a link to our new GeoHub where you can explore more map resources such as the Hamilton County Park Finder. The new viewer also has improved functionality on tablets and mobile devices.
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On the Midtown Screen
Head to Midtown Plaza on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Movies at Midtown presented all summer long by Allied Solutions, on the big screen. Showings are at noon and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6 p.m. on Thursdays. This link takes you to the 2024 movie schedule.
Next Week's Feature:
Tangled
Tuesday, July 30, noon and 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 1, 6 p.m.
Brews on the Boulevard
Saturday, August 3, 5 - 9 p.m.
Carmel Jazz Fest
August 9 - 10
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Bike Carmel Events
Family Fun Ride
Saturday, August 10
Our last Family Fun Ride of the season will be here before we know it. Join us at Carmel Elementary for a bike rodeo, face painting, public safety vehicles and a two-mile bike ride.
This event is free but registration is required at this link.
Follow Bike Carmel's Facebook page for a complete list of events.
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Roundabout Ride returns
Saturday, September 14
The City of Carmel and Bike Carmel will be hosting the 4th Annual Roundabout Ride on Saturday, September 14 at 7 a.m., sponsored by IU Health. This fun event will have two distance options, 25 miles and 50 miles; the costs will be $55 for the 25-mile option and $75 for the 50-mile option.
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Volunteers make events possible!
Our community prides itself in hosting events all year long. Whether you are on your own, with a friend or with a larger group, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for you. Thank you for your commitment to supporting Carmel events. Click on the logos below to find a shift that works for you at upcoming events.
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Brews on the Boulevard, Aug. 3
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Late Night on Main, Aug. 17
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Carmel PorchFest, Sept. 15
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Carmel International Arts Festival, Sept. 28-29
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Bike Carmel, various dates
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Voting closes July 31
There is still time to help us take home bragging rights (and $5,000!) as America’s favorite farmers market by voting in the 16th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™, presented by American Farmland Trust. Head to the Carmel Farmers Market voting page and cast your vote today.
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Performing Arts in the City
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Carmel has much to offer in the way of the performing arts. From world-class venues like The Palladium to more intimate theatres like The Cat. Each week we will highlight several upcoming events in the city. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the websites listed below.
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Home Place Advisory Board - Tuesday, July 30, 5:30 p.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube .
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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CSBN August Meeting
Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) Meeting
Thursday, August 8
Networking: 11:30 a.m. - noon
Meeting: noon - 1 p.m.
*Carmel Fire Department Administrative Headquarters, 210 Veterans Way, Third Floor
*Please note this is a new meeting location
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Kevin Whited at kwhited@carmel.in.gov by Friday, July 26.
Thank you to lunch sponsor, State Bank, for their generous support of this meeting.
CNAN August Meeting
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) Meeting
Thursday, August 8, 6 p.m.
*Carmel Fire Department Administrative Headquarters, 210 Veterans Way, Third Floor
*Please note this is a new meeting location
Coffee sponsored by Carmel Caffeine Trail participant Just Love Coffee Cafe. Light refreshments will also be served.
If you would like to view previous 2024 CNAN meetings, please click the City of Carmel website link below and scroll to the middle of the page:
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network | City of Carmel (in.gov)
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 neighborhood association presidents' networks.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
The City of Carmel is a thriving community in Central Indiana and is ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities. Known nationwide for pioneering urban design, Carmel has received numerous awards for its community amenities, quality of life, business environment and excellent schools, and continues to build community for those who live, work, play and visit the city. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.
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