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COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 – 6:00 P.M.
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Laura Campbell; Council Members: Kevin D. Rider, Sue Finkam, Anthony Green, Tim
Hannon, H. Bruce Kimball, Miles Nelson, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present.
Councilor Adam Aasen arrived shortly after the initial roll call.
Council President Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
This meeting was done remotely via Teams.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved unanimously.
INVOCATION
Councilor Rider delivered the Invocation
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Councilor Worrell recognized Iris Yan, who is a Senior at Carmel High School, for being recognized as
one of the 4 STEM Team award winners in the state.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Councilor Campbell read comments that were submitted via the online submission form.
William Shaffer submitted ideas for consideration with regard to the Finance Committees investigation of
the Hotel Carmichael costs.
Eric Morris submitted a series of questions and comments with regard to COVID testing,
Kirk Hunt encouraged the Council to pause some programs and bonding for private projects until we have
a better feel of the economic impact of Covid-19 to city finances.
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
Councilor Campbell announced the city is hosting a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on May 22.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Rider moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Kimball seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0.
a. Approval of Minutes
1. March 16, 2020 Regular Meeting
2. March 30, 2020 Special Meeting
3. April 6, 2020 Special Meeting
b. Claims
1. Payroll $2,944,257.72 and $2,953,478.34
2. General Claims $1,956,941.10
3. Retirement $99,408.50
4. Wires $1,881,445.82
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Finkam reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had met three times to discuss
the financing and governance of Hotel Carmichael.
Councilor Green reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had not met.
OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
The bi-annual report of the Audit Committee was included in the Council Packet.
Michael Klitzing, Director of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, presented the quarterly report.
Curt Coonrod, C.L. Coonrod & Co., presented to Council on the city’s finances.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Campbell announced the Twelfth Reading of Ordinance D-2488-19; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Sections 8-56(d)
and 8-58(a); Sponsor(s): Councilor(s) Finkam and Worrell. Item remains in the Finance, Utilities and
Rules Committee.
Councilor President Campbell announced the Third Reading of Ordinance D-2513-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Chapter 4, Article 5, Section 4-98 of the
Carmel City Code; Sponsor: Councilor Finkam. Item remains TABLED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-651-20; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 9 Parcels Located at the Southeast Corner of
Old Meridian Street and Carmel Drive from the UC/Urban Cor e District and UR/Urban Residential
District to the C2/Mixed Use District. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business.
Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Worrell recused himself from the discussion on this agenda item.
Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community Services, presented the item to Council. Council President
Campbell opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Receiving no online comments submitted via the public comment submission process, Council President
Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. Council President Campbell referred the item to the Land
Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2523-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional
Appropriation of Funds from the Operating Balance of the Non-Reverting Carmel Historic Preservation
Fund (#507). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Kimball seconded.
Jon Oberlander, Assistant Corporation Counsel, presented the item to Council. Council President
Campbell opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Receiving no online comments submitted via the public comment submission process, Council President
Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Councilor Kimball moved to suspend the rules and act on
this tonight. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell
called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Kimball moved to approve Ordinance D-
2523-20. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called
for the vote. Ordinance D-2523-20 was approved 9-0.
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2524-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Additional
Appropriation of Funds from the Operating Balance of the Local Road and Street Fund (Fund #202);
Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Kimball seconded. Councilor
Nelson introduced the item to Council. Council President Campbell opened the public hearing at 7:59
p.m.
Receiving no online comments submitted via the public comment submission process, Council President
Campbell closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Councilor Rider moved to suspend the rules and act on
this tonight. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell
called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Rider moved to approve Ordinance D-2524-
20. Councilor Kimball seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell called for
the vote. Ordinance D-2524-20 was approved 9-0.
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2525-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Vacating Right-of-Way Located Within the Lot One
Redevelopment Project. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Rider
seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the
Carmel Redevelopment Commission, presented the item to Council. Council President Campbell opened
the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
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Receiving no online comments submitted via the public comment submission process, Council President
Campbell closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Councilor Worrell moved to suspend the rules and act on
this tonight. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell
called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Worrell moved to approve Ordinance D-
2525-20. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Campbell
called for the vote. Ordinance D-2525-20 was approved 8-0 (Rider abstained).
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-06; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving a Transfer of Funds Between the Grant Fund (#900)
and the Local Road and Street Fund (#202). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business.
Councilor Kimball seconded. Councilor Nelson introduced the item to Council. Councilor Rider moved to
approve Resolution CC-05-18-20-06. Councilor Kimball seconded. There was brief Council discussion.
Council President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC-05-18-20-06 was approved 9-0
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2526-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting an Investment Policy Authorizing the
Investment of Public Funds Pursuant to IC 5-13-9-5.7. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Ann Bingman,
Controller for the City of Carmel, presented the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to suspend the
rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Campbell called for the vote. The motion was approved 9-0. Councilor Finkam moved to
approve Ordinance D-2526-20. Councilor Kimball seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Campbell called for the vote. Ordinance D-2526-20 was approved 9-0.
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-07; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing Deposit of City Funds Twice Per Week During the
Covid-19 Public Health Emergency. Councilor Finkam moved to introduce the item into business.
Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Ann Bingman presented the
item to Council. Mayor James Brainard addressed Council. Councilor Finkam moved to approve
Resolution CC-05-18-20-07. Councilor Rider seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Campbell called for the vote. Resolution CC-05-18-20-07 was approved 9-0
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2520-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Lot One Development Project, and Authorizing and
Approving Other Actions Thereto. Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Worrell seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky and Mayor
Brainard presented to Council on developer backed bonds. Michael Garvey, Chief Investment Officer for
Lauth, presented the item to Council. Council President Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and
Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-05; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Old Town
Economic Development Area (Lot One Allocation Area). Councilor Rider moved to introduce the item
into business. Councilor Worrell seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Council
President Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
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Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2518-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Firehouse Redevelopment Project, and Authorizing and
Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Rider seconded. David Leazenby, Vice-President of Acquisitions for Onyx+East,
presented the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky addressed Council. Council President Campbell referred
the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-02; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the City Center
Redevelopment Area (Firehouse Allocation Area). Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Council President
Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2521-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending Sections 8-48 of the Carmel City Code.
Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Henry
Mestetsky presented the item to Council. Mayor Brainard addressed Council regarding the ordinance.
Council President Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2519-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Brookshire Village Shoppes Redevelopment Project, and
Authorizing and Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the
item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Brent
Benge, President of KennMar, presented the item to Council. Council President Campbell referred the
item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-03; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Establishment
of the Brookshire Village Shoppes Economic Development Area (Brookshire Village Shoppes).
Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor
Worrell introduced the item to Council. Council President Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and
Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2522-20; An Ordinance of
the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing the Issuance of Economic Development
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Support the Corner Development Project, and Authorizing and
Approving Other Actions in Respect Thereto. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Thomas
McGowan, President and COO of Kite Realty, presented the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky addressed
Council regarding the project. Mayor Brainard addressed Council regarding the project. Council President
Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-01; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the City Center
Redevelopment Area (Magnolia Allocation Area). Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
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business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor Worrell introduced the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky
addressed Council regarding the project. Council President Campbell referred the item to the Land Use
and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell announced Resolution CC 05-18-20-04; A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the 126th Street
Corridor Economic Development Area (South Pennsylvania Allocation Area). Councilor Worrell.
Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Rider seconded. Councilor
Worrell introduced the item to Council. Henry Mestetsky addressed Council regarding the project.
Council President Campbell referred the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Campbell adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Approved,
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Laura Campbell, Council President
ATTEST:
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
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