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A parks representative said the north extension is under construction and the river overlook is taking shape. The pedestrian bridge at 106th Street has visible span elements installed, and workers reported steady progress; parks staff said the project schedule currently targets later this summer into the fall for completion, though construction timelines can change.

The committee was also updated that the Japanese garden project is nearing completion, with plantings reported at roughly 90% finished after a recent site walkthrough. Parks staff also noted that the city's seasonal water park is now open for the summer.

Why it matters: members highlighted these projects as part of larger moves to improve walkability and bikeability across the city, priorities that city staff and the mayor's office recently emphasized when meeting with the advisory group.

Next steps: parks staff will continue construction and provide updates as milestones are reached. Committee members recommended continued coordination between parks projects and climate action strategies that prioritize walkable and bikeable infrastructure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Climate Action Advisory - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Carmel Clay Parks reported construction progress on the White River Greenway north extension, the pedestrian bridge at 106th Street and near-completion of the Japanese garden; projects scheduled for late summer/fall completion.","taxTitle","Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana","taxId",3929,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223889,"Carmel Utilities nears completion of digital meters; committee plans irrigation newsletter and HOA outreach",5466,258000,5724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559341-22b671ab0037b6ff82b698ec510cd161&start=258&end=5724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3559341-22b671ab0037b6ff82b698ec510cd161/thumbnail_258000.jpg","/articles/6223889/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Carmel-Utilities-nears-completion-of-digital-meters-committee-plans-irrigation-newsletter-and-HOA-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223889-fb556947a20971aa9808cf4966f9ed83/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164318&Signature=atPjo~~oOt9weNAB4239JbfKOrqASf5KWXNz0Y3rDNYLxKP2bn0Sk572mDnrLhA3Rp~zTKMLsrJR6zU87P2vC5lzKF8L9bUvgZczi3bXn4aiVP6Pe5nIrb3PxK~mHS5JVpGLcAmQ1oRnD~7FgVqdtR9Q3wwhdQK1siJ6wmcISDynBm1cPtoHFyG0ViToGrL09yCQzEidf~HdNqisPl1HP2xXMgqZRY9fhCJzhGaqCWHMKti50Qkra72fwvsVBNieKfIXptRAFSXBcJ0WwJPS01RcS49y6V0YDSnAKliQYhHkk8PP3TO~SttaTriE8HtENUVNw3fOV1OHWpCfrGQDxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carmel 'Carmel Utilities told the Climate Action Advisory Committee on May 27 that the city's program to replace water meters with digital devices is nearly finished and that at least one homeowners' association has already used meter history to discover higher-than-expected water use.

Lane Young, Carmel's new utility director, introduced himself at the meeting and confirmed the utility's meter replacement project is nearing completion. Lane said one HOA reviewed its meter history and was surprised by its water consumption, a result the committee described as a promising pilot for outreach and conservation.

The committee also confirmed irrigation would be the June topic in the mayor's sustainability newsletter. Members discussed a potential pilot to reduce irrigation frequency in selected zones (for example, shifting from three days per week to two) and then comparing vegetation health to determine whether reductions could be expanded citywide.

Why it matters: committee members highlighted that water pumping and treatment are energy-intensive. A committee member cited a figure presented earlier in the committee's work that groundwater pumping accounts for a substantial share of the city's energy use, and members said reducing irrigation demand could avoid future capacity expansion and associated costs.

Other relevant details raised at the meeting: the city has installed about 2,900 LED street-lamp bulbs as part of energy-efficiency efforts; the committee received 53 completed responses to a recent newsletter quiz that the communications team wants to use to measure engagement; and the utilities department is interested in working with HOAs to demonstrate consumption reductions and publicize results.

Next steps: utilities and the advisory committee will explore an HOA pilot to demonstrate metering-based conservation, the internal sustainability committee will be asked to consider irrigation actions as part of the six priority initiatives, and staff will produce the June newsletter item on irrigation with links to resident resources.","Carmel Utilities reported near-complete installation of digital water meters; committee members discussed using meter data to pilot irrigation reductions, an irrigation-focused June newsletter and outreach to homeowners' associations after a homeowner association review revealed high water use.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223894,"Committee backs quick pursuit of regional composting grant to pilot curbside or backyard composting",281,5774000,6055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559341-22b671ab0037b6ff82b698ec510cd161&start=5774&end=6055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3559341-22b671ab0037b6ff82b698ec510cd161/thumbnail_5774000.jpg","/articles/6223894/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Committee-backs-quick-pursuit-of-regional-composting-grant-to-pilot-curbside-or-backyard-composting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223894-da2c111d4b90d2bfe40fda08b4c2205c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164318&Signature=DK-W2uP5lS83TatkBKdCg2N9Wl1I6S~SijSXtBu1QgsaLXGrKvKuBWWPvPCqPOPyZmwmPglRjgsfKql4O7ctG~~BgYDv8xvmPdNQUcHZtEbV4S2b9-e9RwBSEdB3nxCWh9571J5p2GUnw6PpmL9Zc0ziRGPFGFuItOv6yn6qYMVPTi9z5Sy1~dhMN8Hv5fan0lWxJ02tH3xbuBsr9PvVSc6PpVbsXKUMVj73G4~BgJyfPQmbJcI7JNyh5cInohPkf9BGhjSCuixhzW8k9novG3SlvHu7RbAhlcUhcvPeTvl4mYLe6~tf9OIpRkPpkQbSBCebbDReVQSzrJBeZNUOSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carmel 'At its May 27 meeting the Carmel Climate Action Advisory Committee agreed to pursue a regional composting grant that could fund a short-term pilot of home composting or subsidized curbside compost pickup for city residents.

Kelvin, a committee member, outlined the grant opportunity through the US Composting Council and Circular Indiana and said the application is due June 13 and could range from $20,000 to $50,000. He said Circular Indiana would serve as the lead organization and manage the grant if the committee moves forward.

What was proposed: the grant would fund either a subsidy for curbside compost pickup (Kelvin quoted a typical monthly pickup cost of about $20.25) or provide home-composting bins plus training. Kelvin told the committee Circular Indiana 'would be the lead organization for that' and offered to oversee finances for the project if the committee supported the application.

Action agreed: the committee tasked Kelvin and Lane Young, the city's utility director, to meet and assess feasibility and next steps. Kelvin said he would take the lead on the grant application and later confirmed, informally in the meeting, 'It'll be me.'

Why it matters: committee members and staff said residents and neighborhood organizations have repeatedly requested composting options since the city's trash and recycling program changes; members expect public interest and possible opportunities to link the pilot to wider waste-reduction messaging.

Next steps: Kelvin and Lane will meet to coordinate the application and confirm whether Republic Services contract funds can be leveraged; Circular Indiana and volunteer board capacity would manage the grant if accepted. The committee asked staff to circulate the grant materials to members for review.","Committee members agreed to pursue a grant managed by Circular Indiana to pilot composting options for Carmel residents, with a committee member and the utility director to meet and finalize next steps.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":79,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":82,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223899,"Carmel climate advisory committee will send six priority initiatives to internal sustainability team",5349,5607000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559341-22b671ab0037b6ff82b698ec510cd161&start=258&end=5607","/articles/6223899/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Carmel-climate-advisory-committee-will-send-six-priority-initiatives-to-internal-sustainability-team","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223899-da7f4ce5ce226b8dd9a6c04fc5e45696/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164318&Signature=UZRavq0mxjMrRPisfXClrEsh6O7jVp9~JROmjGxDj0nqa6dDfF0MSsCpv5Ogd1zTF1551Qu22Ni79pvAbsF~R1fpzpr0-gZm2Z56~yMV6SYMUbYObHJ-Ecw6mgwTJ6UBfu2NbSukgjIBuzDUhrQ9pI3BvR3N1klK6-drWJMM6PvUABCBMOqTMosO4XFdcHPXE8wZOCFuB4TcP2jkOrcatnu649cRzIlzqJgwnYjojJL4wHzAc-JXUyPpeEnv6xoi8h7zipVTT88fIxqT8yBCLg-QesQdHsZle4lv1cGXtKes0iBP~ZPYyoOkgYlC6QPqJn2f~reSSu4YPS4jRx9cGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carmel 'The Carmel Climate Action Advisory Committee voted informally at its May 27 meeting to send the six priority initiatives it narrowed from a longer plan to the city's internal sustainability committee for assessment of achievability, resource needs and timelines.

The action grew from a briefing the advisory committee received about overlap between the mayor's priorities and the committee's work. Tony, a committee member, said the mayor's office emphasized walkability, bikeability and water conservation and that 'one of their main goals is to increase walkability and bikeability throughout the City Of Carmel.'

Why it matters: the advisory committee was created by city ordinance to keep the 2019 Climate Action Plan moving. Committee members said they face practical limits on staff time and funding and want department-level input before advising the council or mayor on what to prioritize and what resources will be needed.

Committee members described a two-track approach: continue using the advisory role to highlight strategies and public education while asking the internal sustainability committee and department heads to develop concrete action plans. Alexia (Department of Community Services, city staff) proposed taking the six strategies back to the internal sustainability committee and asked that group to 'create a sustainability action plan for those' initiatives, including how long they would take and what resources would be needed.

Discussion at the meeting traced the advisory group's limited capacity: members noted the committee originally narrowed 42 strategies to six, that the city lacks a dedicated sustainability coordinator (staff said one likely would not be funded until 2027 at the earliest), and that some progress has come from work already underway in departments rather than from the committee itself. Ryan (committee member) urged keeping the highest greenhouse-gas-emitting strategies 'education, energy and transportation' as priorities.

Next steps: Alexia and other advisory members will present the six priorities to the internal sustainability committee and request action plans and estimates of costs, staffing and obstacles. The advisory committee will review the internal committee's response at a future meeting and use that information when reporting to city council.

No formal ordinance or budget change was passed at this meeting; the group recorded the assignment to request feasibility plans and to report back to the advisory committee.","At its May 27 meeting the Carmel Climate Action Advisory Committee agreed to ask the city's internal sustainability committee to review six previously chosen priority initiatives for feasibility, costs and timelines and to report back.","actionData","errors"]

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