Staff member Amanda said a steering committee is wrapping the comprehensive plan land‑use map portion, community outreach included the Spoonbread and craft festivals, and administration is pursuing a park expansion and a potential satellite park at Stony Creek with goals and objectives slated for Planning Commission review this summer.

Council prioritizes new community center construction with phased staff and operational planning.

At its June 23 meeting the Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $2.5 million bid to widen USA Parkway, authorized design and supplemental agreements for multiple road projects, approved CDBG-related ADA ramp work with Hamilton County, and cleared community center and dog-park contracts; a Nickel Plate waiver was tabled.

At its Nov. 18 meeting the Franklin Redevelopment Commission approved minutes and claims, awarded a $324,958 construction contract for a Commerce Drive traffic signal, approved a professional services agreement for Scott Park design, and committed $30,000 to Aspire for 2026 on a one-year trial; a $500,000 match for Franklin College’s Ready grant was moved to the December agenda for consideration.