City Of Carmel Newsletter For March 4

Press release from the City of Carmel:

March 4, 2022

The City of Carmel has changed the lighting in two prominent areas of the City to show solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine who are under attack by Russian armed forces. Mayor Jim Brainard ordered the color schemes be changed to blue and yellow on the Monon Greenway Bridge that spans Carmel Drive, just west of Range Line Road; and the same be done for the ambient lighting at Midtown Plaza.

A new sculpture was unveiled Monday, February 28 at Main Street and the Monon Greenway. The life-size sculpture titled “Waiting to Cross,” which depicts a playful young girl holding onto a stop sign, is part of the J. Seward Johnson sculpture collection.

Mayor Jim Brainard, members of the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations, members of the Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee and other City officials unveiled the sculpture, which is located just south of Main Street along the Monon Greenway between Bazbeaux and Anthony's Chophouse. In addition to its artistic value, the sculpture also serves as a functioning stop sign on the Monon Greenway at that intersection.

From left: Dee Thornton, Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations; Mayor Jim Brainard; Jeff Worrell, Carmel City Council

The City's project is underway at Main Street and Veterans Way

The City's ongoing project to bury transmission lines has resulted in the closure of Main Street at Veterans Way for up to a month. Portions of Main Street are open for parking but there is no vehicular through-traffic. Pedestrian access via sidewalks and crosswalks is open; crosswalk locations may be adjusted throughout construction for pedestrian safety.

Also underway around March 1, Range Line Road Reconstruction - 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 - Starting March 14, there will be a 45-day full closure to construct the new roundabout at this intersection.

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.

As a reminder, as we enter the warmer months, construction season will be in full swing. Please rememeber to allow for extra travel time, be respectful of contractors in the construction areas and remember that there are always multiple routes to travel in addition to the recommended detour routes.

Interested in a career with the Carmel Police Department? The 2022 application process is now open. For details including physical requirements, salary and benefits information, click here.

The Carmel Police Department has hired its first official crisis intervention manager who is responsible for community mental health services coordination and management.

Hannah Cowles is originally from West Lafayette, IN and graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development in 2000. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University in Illinois in 2005.

Welcome, Hannah, we are fortunate to have you!

The Carmel Mayor's Youth Council is a youth-led organization whose goal is to serve the community of Carmel. For more information, including how to apply, click here.

We hope to see our Carmel Home Owner's Association presidents and boards next week!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

Save the Date for Meet Me on Main!

The Carmel Arts Council and the Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability present a virtual art gallery that showcases artwork in various mediums by talented artists of all ages and disabilities from Carmel.

The Comprehensive Plan Review Committee completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan and recommended several revisions. The Committee's revisions will be sent back to the full Plan Commission meeting on March 15.

It is anticipated that the Plan Commission will vote to send the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the City Council for review. A revised draft will be posted soon; however, the January 20 revised draft is available for review at CarmelComprehensivePlan.com

Upcoming meeting of the Carmel Plan Commission:

• Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m. Meetings to be held in Carmel City Hall and broadcast on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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:

Carrington Woods

East 126th StreetOvertureTimber Crest BendPlum Creek Farms

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)

Entertainment in the City

For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents 'Remember When Rock Was Young' at The Palladium.

For all event details and to purchase tickets, click here.

City Council - Monday, March 7, 6 p.m.

Carmel Small Business Network - Thursday, March 10, 12 p.m.

Carmel Neighborhood Association Network - Thursday, March 10, 6 p.m.

This press release was produced by the City of Carmel. The views expressed here are the author’s own.