Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Carmel public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
20 issues in roads with medium priority
116th Street & Hoover Road Roundabout
The roundabout started three weeks ago, but a 1.5-day delay pushed final paving to December 22 — too risky with winter weather. The road reopens Monday and finishes in spring with a shorter closure.
136th Street and 141st Street trail connections
The 136th Street path is wrapping up with a final $41,843 change order, and both trails should be complete by year-end.
Main Street 15-Minute Parking Ordinance (D-2762-25)
A long-pending ordinance would set up 15-minute parking spots at the start of each block on Main Street from Knoll Court to 1st Avenue SE and regulate parking on Range Line Road. It's at its 21st reading and remains stuck in committee — downtown shoppers and businesses would be the ones affected.
Range Line improvement project start
A variance lets the project skip the 12-foot urban sidewalk standard (8- and 10-foot sidewalks instead) and eliminates a bike lane on Rangeline Road. The bike lane change ties into the broader Rangeline Road improvement project.
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Additional Appropriation
The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on spending extra money from the road fund for equipment and fleet needs. It's an added appropriation of gas-tax money for the city's vehicle fleet.
College Avenue road improvement (96th to 106th)
Nearly $450,000 in additional engineering services was up for the long-running College Avenue improvement project between 96th and 106th Streets.
Westfield Boulevard path and structure replacement
$264,800 in added inspection services was requested for the Westfield Boulevard path and structure replacement project.
Range Line Road On-Street Parking Improvements
A parking ordinance now on its twenty-second reading would create 15-minute spaces on Main Street and regulate parking on Range Line Road. A companion first-reading ordinance would amend Section 8-47 and add Weston Drive.
College Avenue streetscape nearing completion
The College Avenue streetscape between 96th and 106th is in the home stretch, wrapping up around August or September, with added stormwater fixes.
Raised crosswalks at Hazel Dell and Gray
The raised crosswalks are done fast — completion incentives in the contract paid off, and the city plans to use them in future projects.
Road Funding Transfer
A $1 million transfer from the Grant Fund into the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund was on the docket to cover grant-eligible road expenses. That money supports street maintenance and improvement projects across the city.
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan — Safe Streets and Roads
A request for proposals was on the agenda for a Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Plan, plus raised crosswalks at the Gray Road and Hazel Dell roundabouts. These projects aim to make walking and crossing safer.
Speed Humps on West Road
Ordinance D-2813-26, sponsored by Councilor Joshi, would amend the city code to add new speed humps on West Road between 121st Street and 131st Street.
Public Way Vacations on S. Rangeline and Oswego Road
Three petitions would vacate segments of public right-of-way around S. Rangeline Road and north of 805 Oswego Road, affecting future street access in those areas.
INDOT Community Crossings road grant
A $1 million matching grant agreement with INDOT would help fund local road improvements under the 2026 Community Crossings program.
Roundabout Project Property Purchases
A resolution would let the city move forward on buying properties valued over $25,000 needed for roundabout and related improvement projects.
Parking regulation on Autumn Drive
An ordinance amending Section 8-47 of the city code would change parking regulation on Autumn Drive. Third reading was scheduled with a committee meeting set for March 11.
Monon corridor design work
A $2.77 million design services amendment for the Monon Boulevard to Range Line project was scheduled. Design phases set the stage for future construction along this busy corridor.
106th Street Roundabout Utility Relocation
The city is reimbursing Duke Energy $414,722 for moving and undergrounding utilities at the 106th & Westfield roundabout project. Usually utilities pay their own way, but the city requested undergrounding to help construction and safety.
Richland Avenue road connection
City engineer Mike Holobaugh walked back earlier comments suggesting the Richland Avenue extension was imminent, saying council support isn't there yet. Council members confirmed it's a priority for some but not ready to move.