8.1.22 CC Meeting Minutes1
COMMON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Kevin D. Rider; Council Members: Adam Aasen, Laura Campbell, Timothy Hannon,
Miles Nelson, Sue Finkam Jeff Worrell and Deputy Clerk Jacob Quinn were present.
Councilors Anthony Green and H. Bruce Kimball were not present.
Council President Rider called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved unanimously.
INVOCATION
Chaplain George Davis, Carmel Police Department, delivered the Invocation
Council President Rider led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
There were none.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Pooja Garg gifted and tied bracelets (rakhis) on to Council member’s wrists in celebration of Raksha
Bandhan which is a holiday in the Indian culture that honors brother and sister.
Zach Brattnacher addressed Council concerning a missing ¼ mile stretch of sidewalk between 131st and
126th Street on Shelbourne Road. This mitching stretch of sidewalk causes kids to ride there bikes on a
roadway that has a 45mph speed limit.
COUNCIL AND MAYORAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Nelson moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no
Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0.
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a. Approval of Minutes
1. July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting
b. Claims
1. Payroll $3,267,051.37
2. General Claims $3,153,800.91
3. Retirement $101,297.76
ACTION ON MAYORAL VETOES
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilor Worrell reported that the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee had met and that he would
give his report when items appear on the agenda.
Councilor Campbell reported that the Land Use and Special Studies had not met.
OTHER REPORTS – (at the first meeting of the month specified below):
Jeff Maurer, Economic Development Commission, presented the bi-annual report to Council.
Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, presented the monthly
Redevelopment Commission report.
Julia Saltsgaver, Carmel Public Art Committee, presented the annual report to Council.
Michael Klitzing, Director of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation/CEO, presented the quarterly report to
Council.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-04-18-22-01: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting the Carmel Comprehensive Plan. Item remains in the Land Use
and Special Studies Committee
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Item remains in the Land Use and Special Studies Committee Resolution CC-06-20-22-02: A Resolution
of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Adopting the Carmel Climate Action Plan.
Councilor Worrell reported that this item is returning from the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee
with a positive 4-0 recommendation an proposed amendments. Councilor Nelson moved to amend the
Climate action plan as follows: On page 23, T2 is amended to read as Following Council approval, a
commuter line feasibility study will assess the feasibility of an intra-county transit system and an
expansion of the Indianapolis Red Line to Carmel. A transit system will promote use of public
transportation over commuting. On page 24, T6 is amended to change requiring to encouraging. On page
33, G-2 is amended to change requires to encourages. On page 34, G-5 is amended to change requires to
encourages. On page 35 under Next Steps, add-in Within six months of City Council passing this Climate
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Action Plan, a Climate Action Leadership Committee will be established. The Leadership Committee is
charged with creating and executing a strategic plan of prioritized projects, along with providing
resources and guidance. The Leadership Committee should consist of high-ranking representatives from
key stakeholder groups including the Office of the Mayor, City Council, Department of Community
Services, Engineering Department, Utilities Department, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Carmel
Clay Schools, and aligned non-profit organizations. Updates on the Climate Action Plan will be provided
to City Council on a regular basis. Councilor Finkam seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was approved 7-0. Councilor Finkam moved to
approve Resolution CC-06-20-22-02. Councilor Nelson seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Rider called for the vote. Resolution CC-06-20-22-02 As Amended was approved 7-0.
Council President tasked the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee with setting-up the oversight
committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President Rider announced the First Reading of Ordinance D-2630-22; 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 Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor
Campbell seconded. Council President Rider opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
Seeing no one who wished to address Council, Council President Rider closed the public hearing at
6:53:15 p.m. Councilor Aasen moved to suspend the rules and act on this tonight. Councilor Worell
seconded. There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion was
approved 7-0. Councilor Finkam moved to approve Ordinance D-2630-22. Councilor Nelson seconded.
There was no Council discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. Ordinance D-2630-22 was
approved 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-08-01-22-02: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving the Acquisition of Real Property by the Carmel Redevelopment
Commission. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business. Councilor Campbell
seconded. Henry Mestetsky introduced the item to Council. Adam Hill, CEO of LOR corporation, and
Craig Hughes, CEO of Huse Culinary, presented the item to Council. There was extensive Council
discussion about the funds requested, the proposed townhomes and review process of the final product.
Councilor Aasen moved to amend the resolution by changing the requested amount from $3 Million to
$3.5 Million that is being requested. Councilor Worrell seconded. There was no Council discussion.
Council President Rider called for the vote. The motion to amend was approved 7-0. Councilor Finkam
moved to approve Resolution CC-08-01-22-02. Councilor Aasen seconded. There was no Council
discussion. Council President Rider called for the vote. Resolution CC-08-01-22-02 As Amended was
approved 7-0.
Council President Rider announced Resolution CC-08-01-22-01: A Resolution of the Common Council
of the City of Carmel, Indiana, Approving Certain Matters in Connection with the Establishment of the
Flora Economic Development Area. Councilor Worrell moved to introduce the item into business.
Councilor Campbell seconded. Henry Mestetsky presented the item to Council. Council President Rider
referred the item to the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee.
OTHER BUSINESS
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City Council Appointments
Carmel Audit Committee (Term Expires 1/1/24, two-year term); One appointment. Councilor Worrell
stated that they reviewed language submitted by Councilor Hannon to expand the scope of the Audit
Committee. No appointment was made, but an ordinance will be coming forward at the next Council
meeting concerning the Audit Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Rider adjourned the meeting at 7:21 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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