Think Fishers - July 2017

Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • July 2017

LOOK INSIDE BANGS LABS page 4

ADDING GREEN IN GEIST page 5

ARTS CRAWL RETURNS page 8

Think Fishers is the official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana. It is produced in-house by the City of Fishers Public Relations Department. Additional copies are available at City Hall. For more information, visit www.fishers.in.us.

ON THE COVER: Kids assist a local artist with a mural on the Central Green during Arts Crawl LEFT: Residents gather in the Nickel Plate District to enjoy one of last year’s Arts Crawls

MAYOR Scott A. Fadness DEPUTY MAYOR Leah McGrath CITY COUNCIL David George,

A MESSAGE FROM

MAYOR FADNESS

Council President and Southwest District Todd Zimmerman, Council Vice President and At Large Rich Block, At Large

Summertime in Fishers is a great time of year for our city. The Farmers’ Market

Cecilia Coble, At Large

is bursting with fresh produce and other goods, community events are bringing

Brad DeReamer, Northeast District

residents together, and the city seems to have an extra burst of energy. July marks

Eric Moeller, North Central District

National Parks and Recreation Month, and it couldn’t be a better time to get out to

Pete Peterson, Southeast District

enjoy our dozens of city parks.

Selina Stoller, Northwest District John Weingardt, South Central District

Of course, on the flip side of summer fun, there’s the inevitable road construction season. While our engineering department and road crews are working hard on

CITY JUDGE

infrastructure improvements, I thank you for your extra patience while navigating

Daniel E. Henke

detours and crews. For the latest updates on road improvements, subscribe to or follow our Drive Fishers accounts.

CITY CLERK Jennifer Kehl

I look forward to seeing you around Fishers this July.

CITY CONTROLLER Oscar Gutierrez Yours in Service, CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Scott Fadness

Eric Pethtel PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR Tony Bagato

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FISHERS CITY HALL 1 Municipal Drive Fishers, Indiana 46038 317.595.3111 | www.fishers.in.us

We answer questions every day about all things Fishers via private messages,

administration@fishers.in.us

posts and mentions on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We figured, if one resident has a question about the community, it’s likely that another may have the same

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/fishers.indiana

question. That’s why we encourage you to share your questions by using the hashtag #AskFishers, and each month we’ll share a featured question here.

TWITTER @FishersIN Can you tell me if there are plans to finish the sidewalk on INSTAGRAM

Cumberland Road between 106th &116th Street?

NickelPlateDistrict Theresa Sheingold, via Twitter ENGINEERING DIRECTOR Jeff Hill PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

Yes! A federally funded project is currently in the design phase,

Tony Elliot

and will add pedestiran access to that stretch of Cumberland Road in the future.

POLICE CHIEF Mitch Thompson FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CHIEF Steve Orusa IT DIRECTOR

We want a glimpse into city life from your perspective, so each month we’ll feature

Tracy Gaynor

your photos from around our community! To submit your photos, simply use the hashtag #AroundFishers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram when you share photos

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

of your favorite local spots and activities.

Elliott Hultgren HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Cici Conover ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Brandon Dickinson PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Ashley Elrod ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PR Casey Cawthon MARKETING & PR MANAGER Kara Hall DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum, Brand Coordinator PRINTED BY FINELINE PRINTING GROUP

Cory Williams (@coreyalanphoto) via Instagram

facebook.com/FishersIN

@FishersIN

NickelPlateDistrict

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FISHERS BIZ SPOTLIGHT

with

Founded by Leigh and Sonia Bangs, and now owned by Indiana native Mike Ott, Bangs Laboratories has been part of the Fishers business community for decades. Think Fishers sat down with Chad Owen, president of Bangs Laboratories, at their growing office and lab space in the Fishers Technology Park to learn more about their products, science life and their love of Fishers. This life science company takes their job seriously (but not too seriously), and though their products may be difficult to explain to the layman, you can learn more at their light-hearted but informational feed, @ParticleDoc or Instagram BangsLabs.

Think Fishers: Tell us a little about Bangs Laboratories.

Chad Owen: Bangs Laboratories was founded in 1988, and manufactures uniform specialty polymer, silica, and magnetic microspheres. Our products are used primarily within the life sciences for diagnostic tests, assay development, sample preparation, and cell / biomolecule isolation. A simple, everyday example of our product would be athome diagnostic tests where dyed particles flow through a membrane and form the test and control lines that indicate positive or negative results. We also make products for use as standards and calibrators for analytical instruments such as microscopes, blood analyzers, and particle detectors.

TF: Outside of your location, what’s your company’s Fishers connection?

CO: We truly enjoy being part of the Fishers community. Our founder is still a Fishers resident. Many of our employees live in Fishers and have kids that attend Hamilton Southeastern Schools. We also employ HSE and Fishers high school students as interns throughout the year. It’s a great way to give real-world experience to future generations while giving back to our students. We enjoy the program very much.

TF: What’s your favorite Fishers lunch spot?

CO: My personal favorite is Wild Ginger but the overall favorite for the team is Flamme Burger.

TF: What’s new for Bangs Laboratories in 2017?

CO: This is a big year for us. We’re making investment in our facility as we continue to grow in our current space. We continue to provide new products for our clients as they innovate their technology, as a result, we’re constantly working on development of our products and providing the best possible, quality microspheres in our market.

For more information, visit Bangs Laboratories' website at www.bangslabs.com

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A GREENER SIDE OF URBAN PLANNING FISHERS LOOKS TO ADD AND RENEW GREENSPACE TO THE GEIST AREA.

Fishers 2040, adopted June 2016, lays a framework for the city’s future as Mayor Fadness and team work diligently to create a community that grows in a sustainable way. The Land Use chapter of the comprehensive plan seeks to define future land use by setting a clear vision for the character and future growth of land in our community. This July, Fishers celebrates National Parks & Recreation Month with a look at the future use of greenspace as Fishers’ east side continues to develop. The land use plan aims to increase opportunities for outdoor recreation, improve connectivity on the east side of Fishers and allow access to amenities like never before.

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70-Acre Waterfront Park Last month, the City of Fishers announced plans for a new 70-acre waterfront park along Geist Reservoir, located approximately at 111th Street on the east side of Olio Road. The dynamic infrastructure project offers diverse outdoor recreation activities, non-motorized water recreation, preserves green space and creates a rare amenity for Central Indiana. Simultaneously, the new park begins to address long-time concerns of the sustainability of the Geist area.

“In

conversations

with

multiple

residents

and

stakeholders, I’ve heard time and time again the argument that the long-term vibrancy of Geist is a concern. Part of that involves environmental, boat traffic, and new development. My hope is that this park development helps to mitigate those concerns for residents and turns Geist into a distinct asset for all of Fishers,” said Mayor Scott Fadness.

The City of Fishers has submitted an offer to purchase the land from the owners. Condemnation of the land is possible if an agreement cannot be reached, considering the public usage. Land acquisition is expected to take several months, with final design process beginning late 2017 or early 2018.

DEVELOPING IDEAS...

Ideas will continue to develop as the City works with Fishers residents and local stakeholders, but conceptual designs of the park, to be named at a later date, show the possibilities of the park development. Future amenities could include a fishing dock, public beach, natural playscapes, and more! Public input opportunities will be posted as the project is underway.

Planning for the waterfront park will begin late 2017.

GEIST PARK Once completed, the Geist Greenway will connect to Geist Park, a 17-acre Hamilton County park nestled on the banks of Fall The Duke Energy easment (above) will be developed into the Geist Greenway,

Creek. As Fishers focuses on greenspace

which will connect Saxony to Geist Park (above right)

and smart development in the area, opportunities to coordinate with Hamilton

GEIST GREENWAY

County unfold.

With exciting new amenities and access coming to Geist Reservoir, there is more opportunity for connectivity along the east side of Fishers. Enter the Geist Greenway.

Geist Park features exciting amenities

The Greenway will activate the Duke Energy easement that runs roughly from Olio Road

such as a brand new playground and

from the Saxony subdivision to 113th Street near the Reservoir then south to 96th Street

creekside trails as the Hamilton County

into a path up to 14 feet wide. The multi-use trail will expand recreation opportunities for

Commissioners work on a long term master

subdivisions located near the trail while allowing access points as residents walk, skate

plan. Stakeholders are working on a better

and bike to the new waterfront park. The Greenway offers a continuous trail experience

park experience, improving access for

complete with natural landscapes and void of vehicular noise.

residents in surrounding neighborhoods and increasing amenities.

COLLABORATING WITH DUKE...

The Duke Energy easement has very specific guidelines as to what and how

FOLLOW UP...

surrounding land can be developed. Collaboration between Duke Energy and Fishers

For more information about Fishers

allowed city staff to develop this land in innovative ways that were complaint to

2040 Land Use and the amenities

guidelines and beneficial for recreation and connectivity.

planned

for

Fishers,

visit

our

website at fishers2040.com or join the

conversation

using

hashtag

The Geist Greenway project is a phased project with certain sections being completed

#Fishers2040 on social media! Stay

late 2017. The full scope of the project is in the early stage of planning and design as

tuned to the Hamilton County Parks

Fishers proactively works with developers in the area to ensure future subdivisions allow

and Recreation Facebook page for

for convenient access the trail. Fishers received $3 million in Federal Funding to cover a

additional

portion of the cost of construction.

Geist Park Master Plan.

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information

about

the

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LOCAL ARTISTS & BUSINESSES UNITE IN THE NICKEL PLATE DISTRICT FOR A COMMUNITY-FAVORITE EVENT

2017 Arts Crawl Participating Businesses ARCHER’S MEATS & CATERING ART IN CITY HALL CARPENTER REALTORS CITIZENS STATE BANK DAHLIA’S FISHERS MAH JONGG CENTER FOUR DAY RAY GALLERY 116 JEANETTE C. KASSENBAUM, ATTORNEY KELSAW’S MUSIC STUDY LILY & SPARROW MEYER NAJEM OAK & IVY BOUTIQUE PURE EATERY FISHERS RADIATE 60 HAIR COLLECTIVE SHARP PRINTING SOURCE YOGA THE DEPOT AT NICKEL PLATE

The popular Arts Crawl is returning to the Nickel Plate District on July 14! Residents will

THE PINT CYCLE

enjoy the self-guided Arts Crawl through approximately 20 local businesses to view local

THE FLATS AT SWITCH

artwork and meet local and regional artists from 6 – 9 p.m. Each business will feature

THE WELL COFFEEHOUSE

an artist, and artwork is available for purchase during the event. From music to painting,

THE WINE GUY AT GRAPEVINE COTTAGE

this year’s event will have something for everyone!

For complete event details, as well as

After the Arts Crawl, make your way to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater where

a map of participating businesses, visit

locally-renowned artist, Jennie DeVoe, will take the stage at 9 p.m. for our AMP After

www.fishers.in.us/artscrawl

Dark show. Both the Arts Crawl and the AMP After Dark show are free to attend.

We love to see our residents out having a

This year’s Arts Crawl is presented by the Nickel Plate District Business Council in partnership with the Fishers Arts Council.

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great time. Share your photos during the Arts Crawl using #AroundFishers!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

AMP AFTER DARK PRE-PARTY Fridays, Now - August 25 | Times Vary | Central Green

SAXONY INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

Join us each week for exciting attractions such as the Arts Crawl,

Monday, July 3 | 7 - 10:15 PM | Witten Park

Vintage Markets, a visit from the Indianapolis Colts, Live Band

Join Saxony for its 2017 Independence Celebration Concert and

Karaoke and much more! These Pre-Parties will take place from

Fireworks. This outdoor event will be held in Witten Park in

6 - 9 PM for national acts and from 7 - 9 PM for local artists.

Saxony and will feature live music by My Yellow Rickshaw, a

AMP AFTER DARK CONCERT SERIES

variety of food trucks, and more!

Fridays, Now - September 2 | 9 - 11 PM | Nickel Plate Amphitheater

BLAST ON THE BRIDGE

We’re amping up our most ambitious lineup to date, featuring

Tuesday, July 4 | 6 PM, Fireworks at 10:15 PM | Fall Creek Road Bridge

both local and major national recording artists! Concerts are free

Blast on the Bridge returns, this year focusing on the importance

to the public and run through Labor Day weekend.

of Independence Day. Enjoy food from a variety of vendors and 15 food trucks, as well as beer from TA Smith Distributing. Don’t

FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET

miss the fireworks, which will light up the sky around 10:15 PM!

Saturdays, Now - September 30 | 8 AM - Noon | NPD AMP Shop over 55 vendors this season for all of your favorite seasonal

NICKEL PLATE DISTRICT ARTS CRAWL

goodies, including Indiana grown, raised, made, and baked

Friday, July 14 | 6 - 9 PM | Around the Nickel Plate District

products. The whole family can enjoy live music, entertainment

Take a self-guided tour through the Nickel Plate District, enjoying

and cooking demonstrations. Be sure to swing by July 15 for the

local artists showing their craft at more than 20 participating

BIZ KIDZ Vendor Day!

businesses. Grab a bite to eat from your favorite NPD restaurants

MUD DAY

before the AMP After Dark concert featuring Jennie Devoe.

Saturday, July 8 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cyntheanne Park Jump into our giant mud pit at Cyntheanne Park for this rain or

PUBLIC MEETINGS

shine event! Children will compete in fun challenges and have a

To view a list of upcoming meetings and submit community

chance at being crowned King and Queen Mud! Enjoy Kona Ice

events for publication, visit www.fishers.in.us/calendars.

and music, wear old clothes and shoes, and bring a towel and fresh change of clothes for after you wash off at the rinse-off stations at the park. Parent supervision is required.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SUNRISE HIKE WITH THE DIRECTOR Friday, July 21 | 6 AM | Flat Fork Creek Park

TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

Join Tony Elliot, Director of Fishers Parks & Recreation, on a

Tuesdays, Now - August 8 | 7 - 9 PM | Nickel Plate Amphitheater

sunrise hike for a chance to connect and engage in discussion

We’re thrilled to celebrate our 15th Anniversary of the Tuesday

about our park programs. We’re looking for residents who are

Night Concert Series! Bring your blanket and a bite to eat, and

passionate about our mission and willing to provide feedback for

enjoy our extended concert season. Concerts are free and open to

future opportunities. No registration required.

the public. Presented by IU Health.

YAPPY HOUR CONCERTS ON THE CENTRAL GREEN

Wednesday, July 26 | 6 - 8 PM | The Historic Ambassador House

Wednesdays, Now - October | Noon - 1 PM | Liberty Plaza

Every 4th Wednesday, pets and their humans can enjoy a fun social

Grab your lunch and head over to Liberty Plaza on the Central

hour. Socialize under the tent, walk the trails and much more!

Green to enjoy a free lunchtime concert! These shows will take

Alcohol will be available for purchase from Metazoa Brewing Co.

place from Noon - 1 PM every Wednesday afternoon, May -

All ages are welcome at these rain or shine events. Dogs must be

October, weather permitting. Presented by Meyer Najem.

kept on leashes and please follow park “petiquette.”

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COMMUNITY CAMP OUT Saturday, July 29 - Sunday, July 30 | 6 PM - 9 AM | Nickel Plate AMP

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: “DEATH OF A PIANO MAN: WHO KILLED BILLY JOEL?”

Bring your camping gear and join us as we camp out at the

Friday, August 4 | 6 - 9 PM | The Ambassador House

Municipal Complex. We’ll have games, activities, a movie and

Ages 21+ | Resident $50, Nonresident $75

s’mores! This event is only $14 per tent ($21 for nonresidents)

Register by July 28 with activity title Mystery

Register by July 21 with activity title Community Campout.

BIZ KIDZ RECREATION NATIONAL S’MORES DAY

Saturday, July 15 | 8 AM - Noon | Central Green

Sunday, August 6 | 4 - 7 PM | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Shelter

Ages 5 - 17 | Resident $5, Nonresident $8

Drop by our campfire any time during this free, rain or shine event,

This program supports youth business development, inviting

and we’ll supply everything you need to make a gooey treat. All

kids to sell their new and gently used clothing, accessories,

ages are welcome and parents must stick around for supervision.

sports equipment and more. Participants must call to request

Share your pictures with us using #NationalSmoresDay! Register

an application and be approved to participate. Applications

by August 4 with activity title S’mores Day.

are due by July 7 (fees are collected upon approval).

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

BIZ KIDZ FARMERS' MARKET

Wednesday, August 16 | 6 - 9 PM | The Historic Ambassador House

Saturday, July 15 | 8 AM - Noon | Nickel Plate Amphitheater

This free, adults only (21+) event invites you to enjoy small bites

Ages 5 - 17 | Resident $5, Nonresident $8

and wine tasting as you take in the spectacular garden views of

Learn about young entrepreneurship by selling handmade

the Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens while listening to an

crafts, personally grown produce and plants. Products

array of talented musicians. This event is open to the first 200

purchased or made by an outside third party source are NOT

people. Register by August 11 with activity title Wine Down.

permitted. Participants must call for an application and be approved to participate. Applications are due by July 7 (fees are collected upon approval).

PARKS PROGRAMS HUNGRY CATERPILLAR POTTERY

BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE...

Saturday, July 22 | 1 - 2 PM | Holland Memorial Park Ages 2 - 10 | Resident $15, Nonresident $23

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

Register by July 20 with activity title Caterpillar Pottery

Registration can be completed online at the Fishers Parks &

PUNT, PASS & KICK

Recreation website (www.fishers.in.us/parks), by mailing in your

Tuesday, August 1 | 4 - 5 PM | Mudsock Fields

completed form with payment, or in person at the Fishers Parks

Ages 6 - 15 | Free

Office (phone registration not accepted).

Registration info and rules available at www.nflppk.com

CHECK IT OUT! DIY: PAINT A WINE GLASS

For additional information regarding these programs, as well as

Friday, July 14 | 6 - 7 PM | Holland Memorial Park

other events and partner classes, be sure to check out the latest

Ages 21+ | Resident $8, Nonresident $12

issue of the Fun Guide by visiting www.issuu.com/fishersindiana.

Register by July 7 with activity title Wine Glass Painting

FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

11565 Brooks School Road Fishers, Indiana 46037

Sundays, August 6 - October 8 | Noon - 6 PM | Holland Memorial Park

(317)595.3150

Ages 18+ | Resident $377, Nonresident $565 Register by July 8 with activity title Softball

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Open Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)

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HAPPENING THIS

JULY IN FISHERS

BIG BRAINS! EXPLORATION TRAIL

SAXONY INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

Now - August | Around the NPD

7 - 10:15 PM | Witten Park

Visit www.fishers.in.us/BigBrains

13256 Saxony Blvd, Fishers, IN 46037

BLAST ON THE BRIDGE 6 PM | Fall Creek Road Bridge Fireworks at 10:15 PM KEEP THIS CALENDAR TO STAY UP TO DATE ON LOCAL EVENTS!

TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Now - August 8 | 7 - 9 PM

MUD DAY

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

11 AM - 1 PM | Cyntheanne Park 7.11 Parrots of the Caribbean

7.18 Dave & Rae

7.25 DUDE!

Parent supervision required

CONCERTS ON THE CENTRAL GREEN Now - October 25 | Noon - 1 PM Liberty Plaza on the Central Green 7.05 Kelly Isenhower

7.19 Trilogy Unplugged

7.12 Marc Diebold

7.26 Heartstone Crossing

NICKEL PLATE DISTRICT ARTS CRAWL 6 -9 PM | Around the NPD Over XX participating artists!

AMP AFTER DARK PRE-PARTY Now - August 25 | Times Vary The Central Green

HIKE WITH THE DIRECTOR

AMP AFTER DARK CONCERT SERIES

6 AM | Flat Fork Creek Park

Now - September 2 | 9 - 11 PM

Tony Elliot, Director of Parks & Recreation

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater 7.07 WJJK presents Loverboy 7.14 WTTS presents Jennie DeVoe

YAPPY HOUR

7.21 WTTS presents Trippin’ Billies

6 - 8 PM | The Historic Ambassador House

7.28 Q95 and Barnes & Thornburg LLP presents The Meek Sisters

Dress your pup for a “Summer Splash”

FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET

COMMUNITY CAMP OUT

Now - September 30 | 8 AM - Noon

6 PM | NPD AMP

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

Camp breaks at 9 AM Sunday morning

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WELCOMING NEW BUSINESSES TO FISHERS June was a busy month for Fishers’ growing economy: Knowledge Services announced its move to Fishers with a $17 million headquarters, bringing 400 new jobs and 1,100 existing statewide jobs; CEDIA announced its relocation to Fishers building its $13.7 million international headquarters; and Portillos broke ground on its location, with an anticipated grand opening in the fall.

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTER SCHOOLS GROUPS BRING HOME WORLD CHAMPION TITLES As HSE schools closed out the school year, the We the People and Destination Imagination groups took on national challengers at their respective championships. Both groups beat out several national teams to be crowned World Champions and were recognized at the June City Council meeting.

FISHERS TRANSPARENCY PORTAL The City of Fishers is dedicated to making it easy for residents to view public financial information about the City’s operations through its transparency portal. Residents may access this portal, recently updated and improved, by visiting http://fishersin.opengov.com.

SAVE THE DATE: FISHERS MENTAL HEALTH WEEK IS AUGUST 7 - 11 The Fishers Mental Health Initiative kicks off its second phase with Fishers Mental Health Week in August! Stay tuned for the calendar of events to support a #StigmaFreeFishers. Visit www.fishers.in.us/mentalhealth for more information on the initiative.