City Council Meeting Action Summary
April 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Council members Present: Mayor Chris Leh, Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Hamlington, Caleb Dickinson, Josh Cooperman, Deborah Fahey, Judi Kern
Absent: Dietrich Hoefner
EXECUTIVE SESSION - REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (00:01:09)
Mayor Leh moved to enter executive session; seconded by Council member Kern.
Aye: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Kern
Nay: None
Absent: Dickinson, Hoefner
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT - DISCUSSION / DIRECTION / ACTION (01:30:30)
City Attorney Kelly stated the Executive Session was for the purpose of discussing a potential real property disposition. She noted that Council had such discussion and recommended Council discuss the matter and determine whether there is a motion.
Mayor Leh stated the discussion was related to 101 S. Taylor. Mayor Leh moved to direct the City Manager to terminate the contract; seconded by Council member Kern.
There was a brief discussion regarding public engagement; fiscal responsibility; the process of Executive Session, including clarification and comment from City Attorney Kelly.
Aye: Leh, Hamlington, Kern
Nay: Dickinson, Fahey, Cooperman
Absent: Hoefner
The motion failed.
Council member Kern exited the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA (01:58:17)
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Arbor Day Proclamation
C. Resolution 29, Series 2026 - A Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Lightfield Enterprises, Inc.
D. Resolution 30, Series 2026 - A Resolution Approving a Contract for Geotechnical Services to A.G. Wassenaar, Inc.
E. Resolution No. 31, Series 2026 -A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Louisville Chamber of Commerce for Services
F. Resolution 32, Series 2026 - A Resolution Approving a Land Dedication Agreement for the AdventHealth GDP Amendments
G. Resolution 33, Series 2026 - A Resolution Approving Marshall Fire Permit Fee Refund Program to Remaining Rebuilds
H. Resolution No. 34, Series 2026 -A Resolution Approving a Business Assistance Agreement with Wild Irish Incorporated for an Economic Development Project in the City of Louisville
I. Emergency Water Main Break Repair - Budget Amendment
Mayor Pro Tem Hamlington moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council member Cooperman.
Aye: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey
Nay: None
Absent: Kern, Hoefner
Council member Kern returned to the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 1920, SERIES 2026 - AN ORDINANCE REMOVING LOT 1, BLOCK 3, JEFFERSON PLACE SUBDIVISION FROM THE OLD TOWN OVERLAY AND ADDING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE - 1ST READING, SET PUBLIC HEARING (02:01:46)
Council member Kern moved Ordinance No. 1920, Series 2026 pass on the first reading and set the public hearing for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.; seconded by Council member Dickinson.
Aye: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Kern
Nay: None
Absent: Hoefner
ORDINANCE NO. 1921, SERIES 2026 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 1ST READING, SET PUBLIC HEARING (02:07:53)
Council member Dickinson recused himself and exited the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Leh moved Ordinance No. 1921, Series 2026 pass on the first reading and set the public hearing for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.; seconded by Council member Fahey.
Aye: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Dickinson, Fahey, Kern
Nay: None
Absent: Hoefner, Dickinson
Council member Dickinson returned to the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 1918, SERIES 2026 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE - 2ND READING, PUBLIC HEARING (ADVERTISED CITY OF LOUISVILLE WEBSITE 03/26/2026) (02:30:22)
Council member Kern moved to approve Ordinance No. 1918, Series 2026, with an amendment to Sec. 18.80.070.A.2 to allow the exception for Class B composite decking; delete Sec. 15.80.80.B.1 to eliminate plantings in the five-foot defensible space; and amend Sec. 15.80.80.C.1 to include dormant grasses and weeds shall be mowed to a height not to exceed six inches; seconded by Mayor Leh.
Aye: Leh, Hamlington, Cooperman, Fahey, Kern
Nay: Dickinson
Absent: Hoefner
City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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