2-7-22 CC Meeting Minutes1
COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Kevin D. Rider; Council Members: Sue Finkam, Adam Aasen, Anthony Green,
Timothy Hannon, Miles Nelson, Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present.
Councilors Laura Campbell and H. Bruce Kimball were not present.
Council President Rider called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved unanimously.
INVOCATION
Rev. George Davis, Carmel Police Chaplain, delivered the Invocation
Councilor Hannon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
Council President Rider recognized Councilor Finkam for her service as Council President during 2021
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
There were none.
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Finkam moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0.
a. Approval of Minutes
1. January 10, 2022 Regular Meeting
2. January 19, 2022 Special Meeting
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b. Claims
1. Payroll $3,310,494.68
2. General Claims $2,921,776.33
3. Retirement $101,297.76
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Worrell reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had met and discussed Park
Impact Fees and the purchase of 611 3rd Ave SW in Carmel. Councilor Worrell noted that all questions
were answered with regard to Park Impact Fees.
Councilor Rider reported that the Land Use and Special Studies Committee had not met.
OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, gave the monthly
Redevelopment Commission report.
Bob Swanay, Director of the Carmel Clay Public Library, gave the annual Library Board report. Xiao Ou
Yuan who is the Council’s appointee to the Library Board introduced himself to Council and gave brief
remarks.
Michael Klitzing, Director of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, gave the quarterly report.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Rider announced the Fourth Reading of Ordinance Z-670-21; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Amending the WestClay Village Planned Unit
Development District Ordinance; Sponsor: Councilor Rider. Item Remains in the Land Use and Special
Studies Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance Z-673-22; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Rezoning 220 2nd Street SW from R-2/Residential to B-
2/Business. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Nelson seconded.
Tony Paganelli, Paganelli Law Group on behalf of the petitioner, presented the item to Council. Rachel
Keesling, Department of Community Services, provided an overview and update on the item. Council
President Rider opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Duffy Mullen addressed Council in favor of the Ordinance and said they have made the changes
necessary to stay open.
Seeing no one else who wished to address Council, Council President Rider closed the public hearing at
7:28 p.m. Council President Rider referred the item to the Land Use and Special Studies Committee.
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2614-22; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Authorizing and Approving an Appropriation of Funds
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from the Non-Reverting Sidewalk Program Fund (Fund #925). Councilor Aasen moved to introduce the
item into business. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council. Jon
Oberlander, Interim Corporation Counsel, presented the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to
suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0. Council President Rider
opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Rider closed the public hearing at
7:30:10 p.m. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2614-22. Councilor Worrell seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-2614-22 was
approved 7-0
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2615-22; 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 General Fund to the 2022 Department of
Community Services Budget. Councilor Aasen moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Finkam seconded. Councilor Aasen introduced the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to suspend
the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council
President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0. Council President Rider opened the
public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Rider closed the public hearing at
7:32:10 p.m. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2615-22. Councilor Worrell seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-2615-22 was
approved 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2616-22; An Ordinance of the
Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving an Increased Cost of Living Adjustment for
2022 Carmel Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Fees. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce
the item into business. Councilor Green seconded. Councilor Worrell presented the item to Council.
Councilor Worrell moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Nelson seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0.
Councilor Worrell moved to approve Ordinance D-2616-22. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-2616-22 was approved 7-0
Council President Rider announced the Resolution CC-02-07-22-01: A Resolution of the Common
Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving the Suspension of the Short Term Residential Rental
Ordinance During Certain Periods of the Year. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into
business. Councilor Finkam seconded. Councilor Finkam introduced the item to Council. Jon Oberlander
presented the item to Council. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Resolution CC-02-07-22-01.
Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote.
Resolution CC-02-07-22-01 was approved 8-0
AGENDA ADD-ON ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS
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Approval of CRC Purchase of 611 3rd Ave SW – Returning from the Finance, Utilities and Rules
Committee.
Comments from Director Mestetsky: stated that he didn’t believe he heard anyone say the land would be
gifted to anyone. This parcel of land is important regardless of where a potential museum locates. This is
the largest piece of this land left in the area not controlled by the CRC or one of its partners. A long-term
lease where the CRC retains title to the property may be a potential option, but they aren’t gifting it to
anyone. Today this land is important to grab regardless of where a potential Great American Songbook
Foundation Museum would be located. The two appraisals for the property came in a $4.25 and $5
million. The purchase price is $4.8M which is slightly above the average of the two appraisals. This
purchase price equates to $1.9M per acre which is a very reasonable price.
Jon Oberlander stated a condition subsequent to the sale of the property wouldn’t really be able to be
enforced.
Councilor Finkam moved to approve the purchase of 611 3rd Ave SW. Councilor Worrell seconded. There
was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The purchase was approved 7-0
City Council Appointments
1. Carmel Audit Committee (Term Expires 1/1/24, two-year term); One appointment. No
appointment was made
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Rider adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Approved,
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Kevin Rider, Council President
ATTEST:
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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
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