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Carmel council honors original 1976 members, approves fee updates and property vacations

City of Carmel Common Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Carmel Common Council recognized the city’s 50th anniversary, unanimously adopted a sweeping update to UDO filing and inspection fees, and approved ordinances vacating a public way at 310 2nd Street NE and a 10-foot easement at 7510 Oswego Road.

The Carmel Common Council honored the original members of the city’s first common council from 1976 and approved a package of administrative and property measures at its Jan. 5 meeting.

Mayor Finkham and council members introduced a resolution recognizing the city’s transition from town to city after a November 1974 referendum. The council read the resolution into the record and later voted to approve it. The resolution specifically names the original council members, including David Coutts, Dr. Walter Dean, Minnie Doane, Jim Gerritsen, Stan Mecham, Jane Ryman and Fred Swift.

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