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Ad Hoc Committee on the Land Development Code – Monday, November 2nd 3:00pm
The Committee will continue its review of revisions to the Land Development Code of Louisville Metro Government. The Committee has a discussion item on fair and affordable housing
Committee on Sustainability – Thursday, November 5th 3:00pm
This is the regular meeting of the Committee. The Committee will review a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a $95,000 grant from MSD for the Metro Parks Tree Canopy Replacement Project.
Committee of the Whole – Thursday, November 5th 5:15pm
The Committee will review the Council agenda for the evening meeting. This Committee meeting is not televised and meets in the First Floor Conference Room.
The Committee agenda is pending.
Council meeting – Thursday, November 5th 6:00pm
This is the regular meeting of the Louisville Metro Council.
The agenda is pending.
Meeting times are subject to change. Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair of each Committee. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be acted upon by a committee.
To review all agendas of the committees of the Louisville Metro Council, go to the Metro Council Clerk’s web page at: http://louisvilleky.gov/
All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25 and Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers. Meetings are also streamed live on the Metro Council’s website. Go tohttp://louisvilleky.gov/
Effort will invigorate District 3 for residents and businesses
The announcement of a $16.9 million federal TIGER Grant to Metro Louisville for the revamping and revitalization of Dixie Highway is drawing praise from Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge (D-3).
The TIGER Grant along with $11 million from the Commonwealth of Kentucky will allow for the vital funding needed to implement the Dixie Highway Master Plan.
“Those of us who use Dixie Highway every day, welcome this news because it is long overdue,” says Woolridge. “The time has come to address the needs of motorists, pedestrians and the economic drivers of our area.”
The primary goals of the Transforming Dixie Highway Project are to enhance safety and aesthetics throughout the corridor. Safety improvements will include the addition of new multi-use traffic lanes, enhanced pedestrian crossings, median treatments, and state of the art traffic signalization designed to minimize commuter delays. Aesthetic improvements include the addition of landscaping, signage, and streetscape elements to enhance existing business entrances.
“Anyone who lives or works in District 3 and has had to navigate the traffic congestion at Crum Lane or the on off ramps of the Watterson Expressway know how important these traffic flow improvements are,” says Woolridge.
The TIGER Grant also focuses attention on putting new buses on the road with enhanced stops to accommodate TARC and the development of rapid transit, with lanes designated for buses only.
“While some have managed to recover from the economic downturn of 2008 and 2009, the working poor still must rely on affordable public transit to get to work,” says Woolridge. “And if we are truly concerned about sustainability, we must focus more attention on a rapid transit system that encourages us to leave our cars at home and hop on the bus.”
Councilwoman Marianne Butler (D-15) and Councilman Dan Johnson (D-21) will be joined by neighborhood residents and Public Works for an official dedication of a new welcome sign for South Louisville Neighborhoods.
The dedication and unveiling of the sign is set for 3:30pm on Monday November 2nd. The sign and dedication ceremony will take place at the intersection of South Third Street and W. Florence near the exit ramp for I-264 and Third Street.
Election day will be Tuesday, November 3rd this year. There is a hotly contested race for Governor this year as well as a few other state positions. Locally, there are a few Small City elections occurring throughout the county, one City Council seat and one District Judge seat. Listed below are the people running at the state and county level. Please check your sample ballot (see below) for other elections that may be in your area.
Governor
- Jack Conway/Sannie Overly (D)
- Matt Bevin/Jenean Hampton (R)
- Drew Curtis/Heather Curtis (I)
- Gatewood B. Gatewood/Elisabeth Anderson (write-in)
- Blackii Effing Whyte/Philip Jacobs (write-in)
Secretary of State
Attorney General
- Andy Beshear (D)
- Whitney H. Westerfield (R)
Auditor of Public Accounts
- Adam H. Edelen (D)
- Mike Harmon (R)
State Treasurer
- Rick Nelson (D)
- Allison Ball (R)
Commissioner of Agriculture
Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Carrie L. Ovey-Wiggins (D)
District Judge
- Daniel M. Alvarez
- Judith Bartholomew
- Andre L. Bergeron
- Sandy Berman
- Josephine Layne Buckner
- Dennis Clay Burke
- Dawn Elliott
- R.A. Florio
- James Michael Green
- Bob Heleringer
- L.J. “Todd” Hollenbach
- Danny T. Karem
- Ellie Garcia Kerstetter
- Michael J. Leibson
- Ruth E. Lerner
- C. Fred Partin
- Chuck Rogers
- Ron Schwoeppe
- J.P. Ward
- Eric C. White
- Benjamin F. Wyman
Polls open at 6:00 AM and will be open until 6:00 PM. As long as you are in line by 6:00 PM, you will be able to vote.To find your voting location and a sample ballot, please click on the Where Do I Vote? link on the County Clerk’s website.
If you have not registered to vote, you can still register, however, you will be ineligible to vote in this election. You will be eligible in the next election cycle. If you unsure if you are registered, you can check at the Voter Information Center.
To vote in this election:
- If you are unable to vote on election day, you have a few options. You may qualify for a mailed absentee ballot. If you don’t qualify for a paper ballot, you may still be eligible to vote early at the County Clerk’s office in the 2 weeks leading up to the election. For a complete list of eligibility requirements, see the State Board of Elections webpage.
- Voters must provide identification at the polling location. Acceptable forms of identification are: Driver’s License, Social Security Card, a credit card or another ID containing a photo and a signature. If you do not have identification, you have the right to vote on a provisional ballot. Provisional voting is for Federal elections only and will not include any state or city election information.
- If a voter’s name does not appear in the register at their polling location, they have the right to have an immediate hearing at the county board of elections and to vote on a provisional ballot.
- If voters need assistance at the voting location, the poll workers are there to help. Voters may notify one of the election officers at their location that they need help, and the voter should expect to be helped by two officers: one Democrat and one Republican, to ensure unbiased assistance.
- You do not need to be registered with a party to vote in the general election. However, Kentucky has closed primaries; this means voters can only vote in the primary election of the party with which they are registered. It also means that if you select “Other,” you can only vote in nonpartisan city and judicial primaries.
- To learn more about your rights as voter, visit the informational page on the Secretary of State’s website.
As a reminder, it against the law for a voter to impersonate another person to vote, to vote under a false name, and to vote more than once in an election. It is also unlawful for any person or group to influence a voter’s decision through force, threat, menace, intimidation, bribery, or reward. If a voter feels that their right to vote has been violated, they should contact the County or State Board of Elections, the Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline, or notify any of the elections officers are their polling location.
Councilman Dan Johnson (D-21) is pleased to report to residents along New Cut Road, Kenwood Hill and Iroquois Park that the long awaited demolition has begun on the non-historic sections of Colonial Gardens as part of the renovation and redevelopment work for the facility.
“In partnership with Underhill & Associates, I am pleased that we have finally begun this overdue demolition of this section of Colonial Gardens as a way to improve the overall appearance and stabilization of this historic structure,” said Johnson. “After years of concern, the residents of this area can see we are making progress to revitalize this historical landmark”.”
Earlier this year, the Councilman secured up to $25,000 in the current city budget to provide a better exterior appearance pending the non-historic demolition with things such as better fencing, temporary lighting, and signage for this economic development. Additional funds were also budgeted for roof repairs to the historic structure.
“I cannot wait until Colonial Gardens soon becomes the economic engine of South Louisville,” said Johnson.
After years of neglect, the property was purchased by Metro Louisville in 2013. The following year, the city approved a $1.2 million dollar development to Underhill Associates to commercially develop the property. The agreement calls for development of at least 16,000 square feet of new retail, restaurant and commercial outlets on the property. Colonial Gardens’ critical location across the street from the Iroquois Amphitheater, positions this project as the prime economic development for South Louisville.
$16.9 Million T.I.G.E.R Grant Announced for Dixie Highway Master Plan Redevelopment Project
Congressman John Yarmuth, along with Mayor Greg Fischer and Governor Steve Beshear, have announced that Louisville will be the recipient of a $16.9 million U.S. Department of Transportation T.I.G.E.R. grant to support the redevelopment of the Dixie Highway corridor.
The T.I.G.E.R., Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, program was developed by Congress in 2009 to generate economic development and improve access to reliable, safe, and affordable transportation for disconnected communities both urban and rural, while emphasizing improved connection to employment, education, services and other opportunities, workforce development, or community revitalization.
The Dixie Highway Master Plan was commissioned by members of the Metro Council to study the need for improvements along the corridor to help spur economic development and improve safety.
The estimated $35 million project, which currently runs from Oak Street to the Gene Snyder interchange, has already received over $15 million in funding from the state budget to proceed with design and construction.
Following the joint announcement, several members who have played critical roles in the progress of this project issued the following statements:
“I have worked tirelessly over the past several years to further the #DixieDoOver because I believe it will be transformative for the Dixie Corridor and Southwest Louisville. So many levels of government and civic organizations have supported this project and worked to build its momentum and I am thrilled to hear that the DH Project has been awarded this additional funding.” Rick Blackwell, District 12
“I am grateful that our efforts: from my colleagues on the Metro Council, Mayor Greg Fischer, the Louisville Forward Team, my colleagues in Frankfort and Congressman John Yarmuth have been heard loud and clear by the U.S. Department of Transportation about the importance of the Dixie Highway Redevelopment Plan to our city. This massive TIGER Grant will provide the essential funding needed to ensure the transformation of the largest economic corridor in our city. This investment will provide the safety improvements and economic development our Southwest community has longed deserved.” David Yates, District 25
“The announcement today is a fantastic step in the right direction for improving the Dixie Highway corridor by making it safer and more business friendly. I am pleased that the U.S. Department of Transportation sees this project as a worthwhile investment that will pay off for the people of Southwest Louisville. ” Cindi Fowler, District 14
“I am pleased to hear that this federal funding has been designated to continue with the long overdue work necessary for bringing Dixie Highway into the 21st Century. Motorists, pedestrians and others who use this important highway know it is time to make changes for safety and better mobility for the people in this vital area of Metro Louisville.” Mary Woolridge, District 3
“Dixie Highway is a vital transportation corridor that must move forward with improving transportation flow if we are to not only enhance economic development but keep the public safe. I appreciate the ream work on the local state and federal level to start making this project one that we will one day say is completed and innovative.” David James, District 6
Public Works, Bridges and Transportation – Tuesday, October 27th 3:00pm
The Committee has a special discussion item on the installation of wireless cell technology on new poles in our traditional neighborhoods. The committee will hear from Mike Prather of Fibertech and Al Andrews of Metro Public Works.
The Committee also has the following items under review:
- A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Alvin J. Elmore Sr.
- A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of V.V. Cooke Sr.
- A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept $63,397 of additional funding from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for continuation of the design phase for the 18th Street and Broadway Alignment Project
- An Ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances relating to flood plain management
- A Resolution requesting MSD to create a flood plain buyout program.
- An Ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding historical landmarks and preservation districts as it relates to the salvage and preservation of brick pavers removed from streets and alleys
Labor & Economic Development – Tuesday, October 27th 4:00pm
The Committee will hear from Rebecca Matheny on the topic: Economic Improvement Plan for the Louisville Downtown Partnership.
The Committee has the following items on its agenda:
- A Resolution involving three parcels of property at 1300 and 1306 Bardstown Road
- A Resolution involving two parcels of property at the intersection of Muhammad Ali Blvd., 30th Street and West Market Street
Appropriations NDF’s CIF’s – Tuesday, October 27th 5:00pm
The Committee will review grant requests for Neighborhood Development Funds and Capital Infrastructure Funds of the 26 districts of the Louisville Metro Council.
Public Safety – Wednesday, October 28th 3:30pm
The Committee has the following items on its agenda:
- An Ordinance amending the Metro Code of Ordinances relating to the Metro Animal Services Fee Schedule
- A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant of $50,000 from The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to be administered by Emergency Services Emergency Medical Services
- A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant of $112,200 from The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to be administered by Emergency Services’ Emergency Management Agency
- A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant award of $10,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to be used by Metro Animal Services to support a Mega Match-A-Thon event in conjunction with the Kentucky Humane Society
- An Ordinance dealing with Short Term Rentals
Committee on Contracts/ Appointments – Thursday, October 29th 3:00pm
The Committee will review pending contracts and proposed appointments to the Boards and Commission of Metro Government.
Meeting times are subject to change. Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair of each Committee. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be acted upon by a committee.
To review all agendas of the committees of the Louisville Metro Council, go to the Metro Council Clerk’s web page.
All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25 and Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers.. Meetings are also live streamed on the Metro Council’s website. Go to http://louisvilleky.gov/
For more information contact:
Tony Hyatt 574-4137 / 526-3622
Stephen Haag: 574-1204 / 645-1752
