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News from the City of Carmel - February 11, 2022 |
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Meet Me on Main - Valentine's Edition,
this Saturday!
This Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m., head to the Arts & Design District for Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main, Valentine's Edition. This month's event brings a little extra love as the trolley rolls back in to town and free roses will be given to the first 200 visitors. Also, be sure to check out the relaunched Carmel Caffeine Trail page to enter to win a gift basket!
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The Winter Games are here!
Come out to Carter Green and cheer on your favorite team starting this evening at 6 p.m. The Carmel Winter Games are designed to encourage physical activity and a bit of healthy competition through on-ice, non-skating competitive games like "human hungry hippo," human curling and an ice trike relay!
Tonight, watch the Hometown Hero-Olympics and come back to Carter Green on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for the competitive group games.
For a complete schedule of upcoming events and to register your Winter Games teams, visit TheIceAtCarterGreen.com.
Thank you to Allied Solutions for sponsorship of the Ice at Carter Green!
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Fiscal Strength: City of Carmel's year-end balance exceeded $85 million for 2021
For the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2021, the City of Carmel had more than $85 million in its fund balances, $69.3 million of which were unencumbered funds, or funds that are unspent and not obligated or committed. These figures, released today by Carmel City Controller Ann Bingman, are an indication of Carmel's fiscal strength.
“The year 2021 was a challenging one as we navigated the many restrictions and complications of the COVID-19 pandemic. But these numbers, announced today by our City Controller, show that we successfully managed the public’s money as we always have done,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. “We work very hard to manage the City’s finances prudently. We approach the budget process much like the private sector in that we perform budget forecasting 20 years out to ensure that we can accomplish our goals and keep our tax rate among the lowest in the state.”
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Black History Month: Dr. Timothy Knight, Carmel's first equity manager
Black History Month celebrates the achievements by African Americans as well as recognizes their role in U.S. History. The City of Carmel's first Equity Manager, Dr. Timothy Knight, was recently interviewed by WRTV Indianapolis. For the complete interview, click here.
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Next Comprehensive Plan review meeting scheduled for February 23
A revised draft of the proposed Comprehensive Plan is under review by the Plan Commission Comprehensive Plan Review Committee. The revisions, which are based on feedback and questions from the Plan Commission and the public, are available for review at CarmelComprehensivePlan.com
Upcoming meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee:
Construction News
Duke Transmission Line - Transmission line burial will continue on Veterans Way, under/across Main Street (near Muldoon's), March 1. This will result in a three to four week closure of Main Street at that intersection. The detour routes include Smoky Row or City Center with alternate routes using 3rd Avenue NW to 1st Street NW to Range Line Road or 4th Avenue SW to 1st Street SW to Range Line Road.
Monon Greenway Reconstruction - There is ongoing construction on the Monon from City Center Drive to Carmel Drive. This work has an expected completion date of November 2022.
Range Line Road Reconstruction - On or after March 1, there will be a partial closure of Range Line Road as medians and multi-use paths are added between Carmel Drive and 116th Street.
Range Line Road and Medical Drive Roundabout - On or after March 15, there will be a 45-day full closure to construct the new roundabout at this intersection.
Save the Date!
Thursday, March 10
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting
Attention all Carmel small business owners! You're invited to attend the city of Carmel's quarterly CSBN meeting (lunch provided) where you'll have the opportunity to get information directly from Mayor Brainard and members of his staff about issues affecting businesses such as infrastructure improvements, economic development projects and other future direction for specific areas of the City. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about issues that are on your mind.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting (CSBN)
Thursday, March 10, 2022, Noon
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
If you are interested in attending the CSBN meeting, please RSVP to Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov by Friday, March 4.
March luncheon sponsored by RPM Technologies, LLC.
Carmel Neighborhood Network Assocation Meeting
We hope to see our Carmel Home Owner's Association presidents and boards at our next quarterly meeting!
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.
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN)
Thursday, March 10, 2022, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
For more information, please contact Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov
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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:
Cherry Creek Estates
Cherry Tree Grove
Cherry Tree Road
Grove at Legacy
Meadows at Legacy
Overlook at Legacy
Ridge at Legacy
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)
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Carmel Green Initiative 2022 Earth Day Art Contest
On behalf of Carmel Green Initiative, we'd like to invite you to participate in the 2022 Earth Hour - Earth Day Art Contest for K-12 students to raise environmental awareness through Art! It’s a fun way to celebrate our Earth, and it’s an easy activity families can do at home.
Key dates are:
- Art entries are due Friday, February 18, 5 p.m.
- Youth will receive a postcard with their artwork prior to Earth Hour, March 26
- Community exhibits from Earth Hour through Earth Day, April 22.
- Winners will be recognized by Mayor Brainard, date to be determined.
Please click here to request a packet.
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For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.
Gladys Knight at the Palladium. Photo by Mark Sheldon.
To see who will be performing at Feinstein's Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael, click here.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Plan Commission - Tuesday, February 15, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, February 16, 10 a.m.
Land Use and Special Studies Committee - Thursday, February 17, 6 p.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chamber's 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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Are you an artist?
Virtual art exhibition to celebrate
Disability Awareness, March 2022
The Carmel Arts Council and Carmel Advisory Committee for Disability is proud to present a visual art exhibition featuring work by Carmel artists of all ages, with disabilities. See the flyer below for details.
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