Think Fishers - June 2017

Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • June 2017

CONGRATS TO THE GRADUATES page 4

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE page 5

ENJOY SUMMER IN FISHERS 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: Holland Park is just one of many places to play all summer long in Fishers LEFT: Mayor speaks with residents during the Fishers Farmers’ Market

MAYOR Scott A. Fadness

A MESSAGE FROM

MAYOR FADNESS

DEPUTY MAYOR Leah McGrath CITY COUNCIL

Nothing makes our city more vibrant than residents and visitors getting out to enjoy

David George,

the parks and trails, concerts and movies, and of course the Fishers’ Farmers Market.

Council President and Southwest District

If you haven’t been out to the Fishers Farmers’ Market yet this season there’s so

Todd Zimmerman,

much to enjoy: local food, yoga, bands, and activities for the kids. I love getting out

Council Vice President and At Large

there to talk with you and enjoy a little family time.

Rich Block, At Large Cecilia Coble, At Large

This month’s issue features highlights from the Fishers2040 Comprehensive

Brad DeReamer, Northeast District

Plan, a strategic plan to increase our city’s vibrancy through smart planning and

Eric Moeller, North Central District

entrepreneurial thinking. The City adopted this strategic plan last June and at just

Pete Peterson, Southeast District

one year old, we’ve already made progress toward this vision. Much of the new and

Selina Stoller, Northwest District

proposed initiatives in Fishers began with this plan in mind. Everything from The

John Weingardt, South Central District

Yard, a culinary destination full of new restaurants and entertainment space, to the proposed Nickel Plate Trail which will connect our city in more ways than ever before,

CITY JUDGE

to our newest City department: Business Solutions Group whose goal is to make the

Daniel E. Henke

City’s technology more efficient and cost effective, stem from this strategic plan.

CITY CLERK Fishers has come so far but there’s much work to be done to continue to make it a

Jennifer Kehl

sustainably vibrant city. My hope is Fishers 2040 is a guidepost for that work and I hope you’ve already started to see the sustainable vibrancy of this great community come to fruition.

CITY CONTROLLER Oscar Gutierrez CITY ATTORNEY

Yours in Service,

Chris Greisl PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Eric Pethtel

Scott Fadness

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 With hopefully all this good weather staying, I was wondering INSTAGRAM

when the Fishers splash pads open?

Jayme Rae, via Facebook

NickelPlateDistrict

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR Jeff Hill PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

Splash Pads at Holland Park and Billericay Park will open on May

Tony Elliot

27 and will run from 10am-8pm every day! For more information, check out the Summer in the City story on page 8.

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

Amruta Kanvinde Ray (@theos_adventures) via Instagram

facebook.com/FishersIN

@FishersIN

NickelPlateDistrict

www.finelineprintinggroup.com

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CONGRATULATIONS Hamilton Southeastern Schools and the City of Fishers proudly acknowledges the top 10 graduates of both Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Ryan Cockman, HSE

Lisa Frishcosy, Fishers

Sruthi Ganapaneni, HSE

Evan Hodes, Fishers

Nadia Jurkovich, HSE

Ashley Justice, Fishers

Elijah Kipp, Fishers

Olivia Korte, Fishers

Derek Larkin, HSE

Alexis Macha, HSE

Ashton Murray, Fishers

Victoria Ochs, HSE

Evan Parker, Fishers

John Ryu, Fishers

Kyle Tackett, Fishers

Emma Wellington, Fishers

Natalie Wilkinson, HSE

Maria Witcher, HSE

Phoebus Yang, HSE

Tyler Zhang, HSE

@HSESchools

www.hse.k12.in.us

HSESchools

The City of Fishers is a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city that provides an exceptional quality of life, and fosters a culture of innovation and resiliency.

In June 2016, the City of Fishers officially adopted the Fishers2040 Comprehensive Plan, a framework for the future of Fishers. The purpose of developing Fishers2040 is threefold: • FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY as community transitions from rapidly growing to stable population by 2040 • PURPOSEFUL PLANNING as city develops and redevelops toward a ‘built-out’ scenario to ensure Fishers thrives as a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city for long-term • PROVIDES DIRECTION and assists decision makers with short and long-term choices for improving the quality of life in Fishers

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Fishers 2040 launched a new vision for the city: a goal to be a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city that provides an

HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS

exceptional quality of life, and fosters a culture of innovation

Housing & Neighborhood goals promote diversity, quality and

and resiliency. The key focus areas of the plan include: land

a range of affordable housing options for our residents, with

use, housing and neighborhoods, transportation, and parks.

a focus on creating a sense of place in our neighborhoods and

Throughout these areas, five themes are applied: environment,

homes that feature long-lasting building materials and design.

accessibility/ADA, art, maintenance and accountability.

While new construction continues in the east, ensuring older neighborhoods remain vibrant and desirable makes reinvestment

LAND USE

efforts especially important.

The Future Land Use Plan sets a framework for the development and redevelopment of land within the City’s jurisdiction. The plan sets a vision for the character of future growth that promotes

Key components of Housing & Neighborhood include: 1. Encourage design features that foster a sense of place

fiscal sustainability and quality of life for our residents and

in our neighborhoods

businesses.

2. Require connections in development from neighborhoods to

Key components of Future Land Use include:

3. Offer developers broad spectrum of options for open space

surrounding amenities and parks 1. Update future land use categories

standards and neighborhood design

2. Update future land use map

4. Encourage and recognize innovative architecture & design

3. Future study areas

5. Promote reinvestment and research creation of

4. Develop policy for Planned Unit Development sunset dates

reinvestment credit for homeowners

= Implementation in Progress. More details and updates can be found at Fishers2040.com.

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PARKS Fishers Parks System is a major component of Fishers’ cultural identity and an important contributor to the community’s vibrancy. Fishers boasts 25 parks that range in size from one acre to 127 acres and serve a variety of purposes. Fishers possesses a well-maintained, highly-regarded, clean, safe and quality parks system. Maintaining the high level of service and quality our parks are known for is a top goal.

Key components of Parks Plan include: 1. A plan for land acquisition to maintain our parkland ratio as population continues to grow 2. Greater connection to our natural resources 3. Greater awareness of parks amenities 4. Improved connectivity throughout City to parks 5. Ongoing maintenance and care 6. Designing parks for all users and all seasons

The addition of bike lanes (center), amenities such as the Nickel Plate Trail (top right) and additional park spaces (bottom right) will help connect our community for years to come.

TRANSPORTATION State law allows municipalities to adopt our Master Thoroughfare Plan in conjunction with the adoption of our comprehensive plan, enabling integration of the plans. Fishers 2040 includes a robust Transportation Plan that examines the future transportation needs for both vehicles and people of all ages and abilities within the Fishers planning area. The plan’s goals focus on continued maintenance,

increased

capacity,

pedestrian

arterials

and

integration with the Future Land Use Map. Key components of Transportation Plan include: 1. Policy prioritization for east and west Fishers, including:

• Maintain current roads • Increase capacity for vehicles • Complete pedestrian trails & sidewalk networks • Implement bike lanes • Stay engaged on mass transit discussions

2. Thoroughfare plan for future road network 3. Bicycle/Pedestrian plan 4. Design standards for roads and bike/pedestrian paths 5. Corridor plans for specific design of key corridors

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in the city The City of Fishers is striving to incorporate play into a way of life for its residents.

With the recent nomination as a Playful City USA (for the ninth year in a row!), Fishers recognizes the importance of play in the development of our smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city.

The splash pad at Billericay Park (left), “Fishers is proud to provide diverse ways

Saxony Beach (above) and the

for children and families to unplug and

trails in Flat Fork Creek park (below)

play in our vibrant community” said Tony Elliot, Director of Fishers Parks and Recreation. The City of Fishers is excited for a fun-filled summer full of activities that allow residents and families to relax and enjoy all of the amenities that Fishers has to offer.

Our

new

Second

Nature

initiative and is the perfect place to kayak and canoe.

encourages Fishers residents to unplug and make spending time in nature a

Saxony Lake & Beach offers residents a

Kayaks and canoes are also available to

priority. New this year, Fishers Parks &

chance to feel sand beneath their toes

rent at Saxony Lake and Beach.

Recreation is offering residents the chance

with a 20-acre lake and a 300-foot beach

to check out a nature exploration backpack

made from Indiana sand. From building

that includes field guides,

binoculars

sandcastles with the kids to swimming

With over 104 miles of multiuse and nature

and many other useful items. Backpacks

in the lake during sunny summer days,

trails, Fishers offers several scenic trails

are

including

Saxony Lake and Beach promises something

and paths for fitness, commuting and

preschoolers, youth and teens, and adults.

for everyone! Saxony Lake and Beach is

fun! Visit Ritchey Woods to experience

For more information on this program,

free to residents and $1 for nonresidents,

a 2.25 mile trail in the heart of Fishers

visit www.fishers.in.us/2ndnature.

and is open 7 days a week from Memorial

showcasing

Day through July 31 (weekend only hours

wildflowers and flora, or take a trip to

from August 1 – Labor Day). If you would

Flat Fork Creek Park to try your hand at

like to learn more, visit our website at

the mountain bike trails or check out the

www.fishers.in.us/saxonybeach.

stunning scenery of Flat Fork Creek from

available

Children

can

for

all

ages,

enjoy two

Splash

Pads

throughout the city this summer. Located

the

beautiful

indigenous

the observation treehouses!

at Billericay Park and Holland Park, there’s no limit to the fun that children and families will have! City splash pads

Visit our favorite fishing holes! Fishers

For more information about everything

open Memorial Day Weekend (weather

residents can throw in a line at Flat Fork

that Fishers Parks & Recreation has to

permitting) and will continue through

Creek, Saxony Lake and Cheeney Creek.

offer this summer and year-round, visit

Labor Day.

Geist Park also offers a great fishing spot

their website at www.fishers.in.us/parks.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HAPPY HOUR IN THE DISTRICT Fridays, June 2 - August 25 | Times Vary | Central Green

29TH ANNUAL FISHERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL

Join us each week will feature new and exciting attractions,

Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25 | Holland Memorial Park

including events like the Arts Crawl, Vintage Markets, a visit from

The Fishers Freedom Festival is excited to celebrate its 29th year,

the Indianapolis Colts, Live Band Karaoke and much more! Happy

bringing a 5K, live entertainment and free family activities and

Hours will take place from 6 - 9 PM for national acts and from

games to the Nickel Plate District! Enjoy tasty treats from food

7 - 9 PM for local artists.

vendors and grab a drink at the beer garden. Bring along items to donate at the Food and School Supply Drive. Don’t miss Sunday’s

AMP AFTER DARK CONCERT SERIES

parade (4 PM) or the fireworks display later that night. Parking

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

at Holland Park is $5 during the Festival. A free shuttle from City

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

Hall to the Park will be available. For more information and a

both local and major national recording artists! Concerts are free

schedule of events, visit www.fishersfreedomfestival.org.

to the public and run through Labor Day weekend.

FISHERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S PARADE

FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET

Tuesday, June 27 | 7 PM Line Up | Nickel Plate Amphitheater

Saturdays, Now - September 30 | 8 AM - Noon | NPD AMP

The Fishers Freedom Festival and Fishers Parks & Recreation are

Shop over 55 vendors this season for all of your favorite seasonal

excited to bring you an all-new Children’s Parade. This years

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

parade will run ahead of the Tuesday Night Concert Series. Register

products. The whole family can enjoy live music, entertainment

your child(ren) ahead of the event. Forms will be avialable at City

and cooking demonstrations. Don’t miss out on these Specialty

Hall, at the information tent during the Festival, and from 7 -

Days throughout the 2017 Market Season:

7:30 PM during the day of the parade.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

6.03 Strawberry Festival

8.05 Art Market

6.10 Health & Wellness Expo

9.30 Fall Harvest Festival

7.15 BIZ KIDZ Vendor Day

To view a list of upcoming meetings and submit community

PARENT WALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL

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

Thursdays, Now - June 22 | 10 - 11 AM | Multiple Locations We’re inviting all parents to join special speakers on short walks along various multipurpose paths (all ADA accessible) across the

SPECIAL EVENTS

City. Light refreshments are provided, and we’ll have games to entertain your kids during your walk. No registration is required.

TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Tuesdays, June 6 - August 8 | 7 - 9 PM | Nickel Plate Amphitheater

6.08

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

6.15

Tuesday Night Concert Series! Bring your blanket and a bite to eat, and enjoy our extended concert season. Concerts are free and

Dr. Heath, Mental Health Counselor, Cyntheanne Park Dr. Polly Trainor, OB/GYN, and Theresa Holland, Lactation Consultant, Riverview Health, NPD AMP

6.22

April Rhymaun, Dietician, Fishers Heritage Park

open to the public. Presented by IU Health.

SUNRISE HIKE WITH THE DIRECTOR CONCERTS ON THE CENTRAL GREEN

Friday, June 16 | 6 AM | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

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

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

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

sunrise hike for a chance to connect and engage in discussion

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

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

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

passionate about our mission and willing to provide feedback for

October, weather permitting. Presented by Meyer Najem.

future opportunities. No registration required.

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MONSOON MADNESS

START SMART SOCCER: SESSION 2

Saturday, June 17 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Holland Memorial Park

Thursdays, July 13 - August 3 | 5 - 6 PM | Holland Memorial Park

Where can you find 7 giant inflatable water slides, great music

Ages 3 - 5 | Resident $48, Nonresident $72

and a fun time? At Monsoon Madness, of course! Bring your

Register by June 29 with activity title SS Soccer 2

swimsuits, towels and sunscreen and join us as we slip and slide under the sun. There’s even an Itty Bitty Water Play Zone for

BIZ KIDZ RECREATION

children 4 and under. Pizza and Kona Ice will be available for

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

purchase. No registration is required, but parent supervision is at

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

this rain or shine event.

This program supports youth business development, inviting kids to sell their new and gently used clothing, accessories,

YAPPY HOUR

sports equipment and more. Participants must call to request

Wednesday, June 28 | 6 - 8 PM | The Historic Ambassador House

an application and be approved to participate. Applications

Join us every 4th Wednesday, pets and their humans can enjoy

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

a fun social hour. Socialize under the tent, walk the trails and much more! Alcohol will be available for purchase from Metazoa

BIZ KIDZ FARMERS' MARKET

Brewing Co. All ages are welcome at these rain or shine events.

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

Dogs must be kept on leashes and please follow park “petiquette.”

Ages 5 - 17 | Resident $5, Nonresident $8 Learn about young entrepreneurship by selling handmade

MUD DAY

crafts, personally grown produce and plants. Products

Saturday, July 8 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cyntheanne Park

purchased or made by an outside third party source are NOT

Jump into our giant mud pit at Cyntheanne Park for this rain or

permitted. Participants must call for an application and be

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

approved to participate. Applications are due by July 7 (fees

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

are collected upon approval).

and dance along as a DJ spins the hottest songs of the summer.

Wear old clothes and shoes. A towel and fresh change of clothes are recommended after you wash off at the rinse-off stations at the park. Parent supervision is required.

PARKS PROGRAMS

BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE...

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE Registration can be completed online at the Fishers Parks & Recreation website (www.fishers.in.us/parks), by mailing in your

SIPPIN’ SUMMER NIGHTS

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

Thursday, June 15 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Saxony Hall

Office (phone registration not accepted).

Ages 21+ | Free Register by June 8 with activity title Summer Nights

CHECK IT OUT! For additional information regarding these programs, as well as

FATHER SON ADVENTURE

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

Friday, June 16 | 6 - 7:30 PM | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

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

Ages 5 - 12 | Resident $8, Nonresident $12

FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION

Register by June 9 with activity title Father Son Adventure

11565 Brooks School Road

START SMART BASEBALL: SESSION 2

Fishers, Indiana 46037 (317)595.3150

Tuesdays, July 11 - August 1 | 5 - 6 PM | Holland Memorial Park Ages 3 - 5 | Resident $48, Nonresident $72

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

Register by June 29 with activity title SS Baseball 2

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HAPPENING THIS

JUNE IN FISHERS

TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

PARENT WALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL

June 6 - August 8 | 7 - 9 PM

10 - 11 AM | Flat Fork Creek Park

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

with Mayor Scott Fadness

6.06 My Yellow Rickshaw

6.20 Meraki the Band

6.13 An Innocent Band

6.27 The Doo! Band

PARENT WALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL 10 - 11 AM | Cyntheanne Park Dr. Heath, Mental Health Counselor KEEP THIS CALENDAR TO STAY UP TO DATE ON LOCAL EVENTS!

CONCERTS ON THE CENTRAL GREEN May 3 - October 25 | Noon - 1 PM Liberty Plaza on the Central Green

PARENT WALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL 6.07 Kelly Isenhower

6.21 Craig Thurston

10 - 11 AM | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

6.14 Chad Mills

6.28 Zach Craft

with Dr. Polly Trainor and Theresa Holland

SIPPIN’ SUMMER NIGHTS 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Saxony Hall Ages 21+

HAPPY HOUR IN THE DISTRICT June 2 - August 25 | Times Vary The Central Green

AMP AFTER DARK CONCERT SERIES June 2 - September 2 | 9 - 11 PM

SUNRISE HIKE WITH THE DIRECTOR

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

6 AM | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Meet up at the Cabin

6.02 Woomblies Rock Orchestra 6.03 80’s at the AMP 6.09 Smash Mouth with special guest Monofiction 6.16 John Waite with special guest The Phil Pierle Trio

MONSOON MADNESS

6.30 Sounds of Summer: A Beach Boys Tribute

11 AM - 3 PM | Holland Park Rain or shine - parent supervision required

FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET Now - September 30 | 8 AM - Noon

PARENT WALK WITH A PROFESSIONAL

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

10 - 11 AM | Fishers Heritage Park with April Rhymaun, Dietician

Don’t miss out on the Strawberry Festival on June 3, or the Health & Wellness Expo on June 10.

YAPPY HOUR

See you at the Farmers’ Market!

6 - 8 PM | Ambassador House Dogs must be kept on leash

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FISHERS FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES FILES OF LIFE & SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY As part of this year’s Disability Awareness Month in March, the Fishers Fire Department released two new programs to assist Fishers residents with disabilities: the File of Life and Special Needs Registry. The File of Life is an information packet that first responders can locate and use to treat residents in the event the patient cannot speak or communicate their medical information. Files of Life may be picked up at Fire Station 1 in the Municipal Complex. The Special Needs Registry is a new program that allows Fishers residents to proactively notify first responders of residents with disabilities. First responders can pull this secure information in the event of an emergency or disaster to better prepare for sensitive situations. View the Special Needs Registry by visiting www.fishers.in.us/fire.

BIG BRAINS! As part of the Fishers Mental Health Initiative, and in partnership with the Fishers Arts Council, the city welcoms Big Brains! to the Nickel Plate District this month. The interactive, educational art installation is a great conversation starter – join in by traveling the Fishers Brain Trail to learn more about brain health! Check out the NPD App for more information.

CITIZENS GOVERNMENT ACADEMY - NEW GRADUATES & YOUR NEXT CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE The bi-annual Citizens Government Academy (CGA) graduated its latest class on June 19. The CGA gives residents an insider’s look at the City’s departments and provides a platform to interact with each agency director. The next CGA begins September 13, for more information or to reserve your spot, contact Dan Domsic at domsicd@fishers.in.us.

SHOW US THE LOVE! What do you love about Fishers? Share the love on social using #LoveFishers and #AroundFishers and we’ll feature select images throughout the year.