Tour the Prospect Street Coke Plant

Citizens Energy Group has scheduled 4 tours of the former Indianapolis Coke plant as follows:

September 23rd at 10:00 and again at 1:00

September 30th at 10:00 and again at 1:00



Anyone interested in joining one of the scheduled tours must call 927-4459 to register (simply leave your name and phone number).

As with any plant tour, all participants must sign a liability waiver at the time of the tour before being allowed to join the tour.

Food Co-op Survey

Well, I'm breaking my rule and actually writing my own post this time.

I wanted to let you know that the Food Co-op group is doing a survey to find out what you would like to see in a community owned grocery store. You can click the link to download it.

After you fill it out, either email it to seorganizer@gmail.com or drop it off at SEND, 1030 Orange, if that is your preference.

If you include contact information, we will enter you in a drawing for cool prizes. If you would like, we can also keep you updated on things as they arise.

On a side note, in August, the Food Co-op steering committee may need some extra help, so if you would like to commit some time to the cause, drop me an email!

Thanks for reading,

Jerry Keys
seorganizer@gmail.com

KIBI Summer Volunteer Update for July

Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Davidson Street Tree Planting Maintenance
Near E. Vermont Street and College Ave.
Help revitalize the Davidson Street corridor planted up this year and last with hundreds of native trees and shrubs. Assist with weeding and cleanup of these beds, mulching and watering.

Saturday, July 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brightwood Community Garden
Near E. 28th St. and N. Olney
Help this neighborhood complete the creation of their community garden by assisting the in installing a fence around the perimeter of the planting site.

Saturday, July 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Project Green Schools at School #114
Near E. Raymond and Emerson Ave.
Help this school to mulch the many trees planted there last year through the Lilly Day of Service, and to assist them with weeding and maintenance of their beautification project.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5, that the Office of Code Enforcement will hold a Controller’s hearing regarding OmniSource Indianapolis, LLC’s Applications for Dealers in Salvage or Scrap Metal. Hearing details include:

Date: Friday, July 10, 2009

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Office of Code Enforcement

Vonnegut Conference Room

1200 Madison Ave., Ste. 100

Indianapolis, IN 46225

This informal hearing will be held pursuant to Chapter 801, General Provisions Regarding Business Licenses of the Revised Code of the Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County. Per Section 801-201 of the Revised Code, the purpose of the hearing is to consider the effect of the proposed business on the public welfare, including its effect on any surrounding property, nearby residents, and businesses.

For special accommodations needed by persons with disabilities, please call 327-3972.

City of Indianapolis Departments Work Together to Protect Parkland

Orange and black public hearing signs displayed in 22 parks throughout Marion County are an effort by the City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) to rezone more than 463 acres to PK-1 zoning. This classification will designate as parkland properties currently zoned for uses ranging from agricultural and commercial to industrial.

The PK-1 classification will give the park properties protection from surrounding development, such as requiring extra scrutiny during the zoning process when cases come before the DMD. Additionally, the zoning status provides for elevated charges if certain crimes are committed on or near park properties.

“The thorough analysis of our properties and subsequent rezoning process will ensure that these parks are protected for years to come,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. “The multi-agency cooperation and agreement on this project affirms the need for parkland to be zoned under the PK-1 designation.”

Indy Parks became aware of the park properties not zoned to the PK-1 classification as the department worked to complete the 2009 Indianapolis-Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan.

“As an action step of our comprehensive plan, we are taking the appropriate measures to properly zone our properties,” said Indy Parks Deputy Director Don Colvin.

The first public hearing will be at 1 p.m. July 23 in the Beurt R. SerVaas public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building. The process will continue with the zoning case being heard by the Metropolitan Development Commission and then by the City-County Council for final approval.

An additional 20 park properties will face similar zoning hearings in Phase II of this project.

IMAGINE: Indy's Matching Awards for Great Indy Neighborhoods Engagement

IMAGINE provides financial resources for projects, events and activities designed to increase resident engagement, promote neighborhood action, and establish new and stronger relationships among grassroots organizations and businesses.

The next IMAGINE deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, August 26. Eligible not-for-profit neighborhood organizations can apply for between $500 to $5,000 in IMAGINE support.

Attendance at a session is mandatory for submission of an application. Sessions are held from 6 to 8 p.m. at INRC's offices at 1802 N. Illinois Street. Upcoming sessions will be held July 20, August 17, October 19, and November 16.

For more information, call (317) 920-0330 or visit www.inrc.org or www.greatindyneighborhoods.org .

Summer Courses at INRC

If you have not been able to attend any of the summer 2009 classes at INRC there is still time! All classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org.

Green on the Ground: Thursday, July 9, 6:00-8:30pm

"Green" is a "way" of living. This session describes this "way" through the story of a two year effort to move Broad Ripple toward a more "Sustainable" community. It is an account of the ideas, initiatives, obstacles, and accomplishments in the application of "Green" theory to the practical reality of community life. Although each neighborhood is unique many of the challenges in going "Green" are common. Why is it necessary? What are the benefits? How long will take? Join the discussion, share your ideas, and learn how Green Broad Ripple is working to answer these questions.

The City of Indianapolis Office of Code Enforcement:

What is it and why you would need to use it: Tuesday, July 14, 6:00-8:30pm

The newly developed Office of Code Enforcement has consolidated any item requiring a license or permit such as special event permits, weights and measures, and zoning; or dealing with any type of inspection from all City of Indianapolis departments, into one office. Learn about this newly created office and how to use it from Director, Rick Powers and his staff.

IMAGINE (Indy's Matching Awards for Great Indy Neighborhoods Engagement): Monday, July 20, 6:00-8:30pm

Got an idea about how to make your neighborhood come together and grow? Come meet former awardees and hear their stories of funded projects that embrace the spirit of IMAGINE and resident involvement. Bring your ideas and learn more about IMAGINE and how your neighborhood can apply for IMAGINE dollars!