What happened: A request for an MOU with the City of Carmel was approved in the consent agenda
What it means: A fiber optic line is being placed by the City of Carmel. It will run under the White River, providing service for the east side of Fishers, as well as a Town of Fishers public works post at Eller Road and the Ambassador House, according to a council action form from Jeff Hill, director of engineering. A month ago, the council waived the permit fee for the installation, and this memorandum of understanding is a formality.
What’s next: According to the form, the work for the line is to be completed early this year.
What happened: The council voted for a continuance on an ordinance governing mobile concessions in parks
What it means: The ordinance that would govern food trucks operating in Fishers went through three readings before this meeting, with it being tabled in the previous meeting. It was the last item on the council’s agenda, and Councilor Pete Peterson motioned to untable it, with a second from Councilor Renee Cox. A motion to vote on the item was tendered by the same two councilors, but an argument brewed before the vote could take place. Councilors Scott Faultless and Peterson argued their points, as well as Michael Colby. Ultimately, councilors Stuart Easley and David George wanted to see the language of the new and old ordinances drafted by town staff before making a decision.
What’s next: George and Easley have time to consider both the new and old ordinances drafted by the staff. A vote could come at the March 18 meeting.
What happened: A request for curb cuts and a new traffic signal for the Whole Foods site on 116th Street was continued
What it means: Whole Foods chose a site at 11387 E. 116th Street – the Arbor Village Commercial site. The petitioner wants driveway curb cuts, an old driveway closed and a new traffic light just west of Hoosier Road. Council members wanted more dialogue with the petitioner because the site was originally intended to be a pedestrian-friendly site in a 2007 agreement, while Whole Foods will bring more traffic. A large group of residents came to show support for Whole Foods and one represented a group of residents opposed to the light and the store.
What’s next: The town will work with the petitioner on a dialogue concerning the site, because its original use was different. An agreement will be worked on before the request comes back to the council.
