No. 9 eNews - Thursday, May 1, 2014

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Tina Ward-Pugh
9th District Councilwoman
601 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
Phone: 574-1109
Fax: 574-7844
Email: Tina Ward-Pugh  
 
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Kyle Ethridge
Legislative Assistant
Phone: 574-3908
 

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Thursday, May 1, 2014


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No. 9 eNews Articles:


Street Closures for the Pegasus Parade

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On Thursday, May 1, 2014, the following streets will be closed at the times listed:

6 am - 8 pm:

  • Barret Avenue from Broadway to Baxter Avenue
  • Lexington Road from Baxter Avenue to Barret Avenue 

1-8 pm:

  • Gray Street from Jackson Street to Hancock Street
  • Broadway from Baxter Avenue to Barret Avenue
  • Swan Street from Lampton Street to Vine Street
  • Vine Street from Breckinridge Street to Brent Street
  • Brent Street from Broadway to the dead end
  • Lampton Street from Vine Street to DuPuy Court
  • Stoneware Alley from Brent Street to Barret Avenue
  • Rubel Avenue from Broadway to E. Breckinridge Street
  • Saint Anthony Place from Mercy to Broadway
  • Rubel Avenue from Broadway to alley just north of Broadway
  • Finzer Street from Logan Street to Campbell Street
  • Finzer Street from Preston Street to Hancock Street
  • Campbell Street from Broadway to Finzer Street
  • Hancock Street from Gray Street to Broadway
  • Jackson Street from Gray Street to Broadway
  • Gray Street from Preston Street to Jackson Street
  • Preston Street from Gray Street to Broadway

4-4:30 pm

  • Broadway from Floyd Street to Preston Street

4-9 pm

  • Broadway from Barret Avenue to Campbell Street

4:30-8 pm (closed to thru traffic):

  • Logan Street from Breckinridge Street to Broadway
  • Shelby Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
  • Clay Street from Broadway to Breckinridge Street
  • Hancock Street from Broadway to Breckinridge Street
  • Jackson Street from Breckinridge Street to Jacob Street
  • Preston Street from Gray Street to Broadway
  • Floyd Street from Gray Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Brook Street from Breckinridge Street to Broadway
  • First Street from Gray Street to Broadway
  • Second Street from Gray Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Third Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
  • Fourth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Fifth Street from Breckinridge Street to Broadway
  • Sixth Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
  • Seventh Street from Broadway to Breckinridge Street
  • York Street from Seventh Street to Eighth Street
  • Cawthon Street from Seventh Street to Ninth Street
  • Breckinridge Street from Seventh Street to Ninth Street
  • Eighth Street from Chestnut Street to Cawthon Street
  • Roy Wilkins Boulevard from Chestnut Street to Kentucky Street

4:30-9 pm:

 

  • Broadway from Campbell Street to 12th Street
  • Barret Avenue from Breckinridge Street to Broadway
  • Preston Street from Springer Alley to Broadway
  • Logan Street from Finzer Street to Broadway
  • Exit ramp northbound Interstate 65 to Broadway

Responsible Recycling Event NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

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The 9th District and the Energy Pros are holding a One Stop Drop Responsible Recycling Event on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Louisville Water Tower Park, home of the WaterWorks Museum, 3005 River Road. This drive-thru event is FREE.  While sponsored by District 9, any citizen in Louisville may participate at this FREE event. Businesses may not drop off items at this event. We will be accepting a multitude of items to be reused or recycled. Click here to view a flyer for the event, which lists all items accepted.

 

We are looking for volunteers to help direct traffic and collect donations.  If you are interested in volunteering please call 574-1109 or email Kyle Ethridge.


Public Hearing for Ban on Plastic Bags for Yard Waste

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The Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Solid Waste Management District is seeking public comment on the issue of containers for collection of yard waste

The district is proposing to enact a regulation that specifies all yard waste set out for collection be in containers meeting the requirements of L.M.C.O. Chapter 51.507, or, as an alternative, be placed in paper bags specifically designed for yard waste collection or bags meeting ASTM D6400 standards for compostability.

The Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Solid Waste Management District will decide to adopt or not adopt the regulation after the opportunity for public comment and a public hearing on the issue.

The resolution and regulation are available for public inspection at the office of Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Division, 600 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40217. Office hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. Additional information about resolution and regulation is available on line at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/solidwaste/waste+management+district/ or by contacting Pete Flood at 502-574-3290. Anyone unable to review the application and/or the relevant pages of the Jefferson county area solid waste plan at the above location may call and request that a copy be mailed to them.

A public hearing is scheduled on May 6, 2014 at 5:30 pm to receive public comments on the proposal. The hearing will be held in the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) first floor board room at 700 West Liberty Street. Any person wishing to be heard at this hearing must contact the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Solid Waste Management District at the address identified above for receiving comments or by calling Pete Flood at 502-574-3290 or by email at pete.flood@louisvilleky.gov. The Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Solid Waste Management District Board will respond to written public comments by May 6, 2014 and will take action on the proposal at the May 6, 2014, public hearing.


NEW Food Scrap Drop-off for Residents

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More food scrap recycling means less material is unnecessarily filling up our limited landfill space and more local compost for use in our community. You can do your part by bringing food scraps to the Hubbards Lane Recycling Center located at 595 N. Hubbards Lane (corner of Brownsboro Road and Hubbards Lane). This program is intended for individual residents only. Click here to view the flyer.

How do I recycle my food scraps?  

• It’s easy! Just locate a food waste caddy (or any small container) in your kitchen to simplify the separation of your food waste. We recommend lining your container with a compostable bag (ASTM D6400 certified) which will make transport from your kitchen to the recycling center cleaner and easier. Please ensure all plastic wrap is removed from your food scraps.

What are the hours of the Hubbards Lane Recycling Center?  

• Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.

Will I be charged to drop-off food scraps?  

• Drop-off is free for you! This service is part of a pilot project sponsored by Louisville Metro Government.

How much food scraps can I bring per visit?  

• This program is intended for individual residents only. Food scrap drop-offs should be limited to five gallons or less.

Did you know?  

• Louisville Metro Government is introducing the city’s first municipal food scrap recycling program to many restaurants and coffee shops in the Central Business District. These programs are helping Louisville Metro achieve its goal to divert 90% of waste from the landfill by 2042.

• When food is disposed in a landfill, it rots and becomes a significant source of methane - a damaging greenhouse gas. Recent studies show that food waste makes up about 21 percent of the overall waste going into our landfills. Landfills account for more than 20 percent of all methane emissions. When food scraps are separated and collected, they can be recycled into compost – a valuable soil amendment that can be reused in parks and gardens throughout the community (EPA).

Have more questions about recycling?  

• Visit Louisville Metro’s recycling website at: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/SolidWaste/recycling/ 


Beargrass Falls Celebrates Earth Day

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On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, folks gathered at Beargrass Falls in Karen Lynch Park (corner of Brownsboro and Story Avenue) in Butchertown to celebrate Earth Day and view the demonstration projects onsite by U of L, MSD, U of L Extension Service and WaterStep. Click here to see photos from the event and please plan to stop by one afternoon to see all the innovative work.


Small Business Gets Business Loan from METCO Board

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Quality Childcare, Inc. received a $72,000 business loan, which will be located at 1971 Brownsboro Road. Owner Richard Morris will renovate this former restaurant for a daycare center, utilizing the existing kitchen space. The business loan will leverage $118,000 in private investment. This project will create 17 full time and 3 part time positions.

 

For more information about the city’s small-business loan program, visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/economicdevelopment/METCO.htm.


9th District Spring/Summer Newsletter

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The spring/summer District 9 newsletter is hot off the press! Check out the electronic version and read updates on: CycLOUvia, Responsible Recycling event, Ban the Box ordinance, residential traffic circles on Nanz Ave, CIF/NDF snapshot, Brightside’s One Bright City initiative, and the 2014 calendar.  The newsletter is available online by clicking here.  Residents that don’t have access to a computer or internet may contact our office at 574-1109 to request a paper copy be mailed to them. 


District 9 Calendar Events & Happenings!

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Below are some Ninth District calendar events!  To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at www.district9news.wordpress.com

If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge.

Friday, May 2: 140th Kentucky Oaks Race at Churchill Downs.

Saturday, May 3: 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Tuesday, May 6: Metro Government Solid Waste Management District is seeking public comment on the issue of containers for collection of yard waste. The district is proposing to enact a regulation that specifies all yard waste set out for collection be in containers meeting the requirements of L.M.C.O. Chapter 51.507, or, as an alternative, be placed in paper bags specifically designed for yard waste collection or bags meeting ASTM D6400 standards for compostability. Public hearing at 5:30 p.m. to hear public comments at MSD’s board room, 700 W Liberty Street. Any person wishing to be heard at this hearing must contact the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Solid Waste Management District at the address identified above for receiving comments or by calling Pete Flood at 502-574-3290 or by email at pete.flood@louisvilleky.gov.

 

Thursday, May 8: The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street will host a concert by Trio Brasileiro at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.cliftoncenter.org or at Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue.  For more information, please visit www.cliftoncenter.org or call (502) 896-8480. 

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