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Short-Term Rental Permit - 1391 S. 2nd St.

You are invited to attend a review of a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental.

• Subject Property: 1391 S. 2nd St
• Case Number: 17CUP1060
• Case Manager: Beth Jones (beth.jones@louisvilleky.gov)
• Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
• Date: Monday, 2 October 2017
• Time: Meeting will begin at 8:30 AM and continue until all cases are heard
• Location: Old Jail Auditorium, 514 W. Liberty St.

Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:

• Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting)
• Public comment opportunities

Saturday - Urban Arts and Crafts Fair

Sunday - Community Picnic at Chickasaw Park

26 September - Register to Vote!

27 September - DACA Renewal Workshop

This October - LIHEAP Early Registration

This October: Sixth Annual Canoemobile

The “Canoemobile” is making its annual stop in Louisville on October 3-7, bringing fun and exploration through free trips for all ages on 24-foot Voyageur canoes on the Ohio River. The program, locally in its sixth year, is organized by Louisville Parks and Recreation's Natural Areas Division based at Jefferson Memorial Forest in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, Inc. of Minneapolis.

Additional funding support is being provided by the United States Forest Service through the Outdoor Foundation. The Canoemobile will offer trips from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Shawnee Park on Friday, Oct. 6, and at Riverview Park on Saturday, Oct.7 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

On Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 3-5, the Louisville ECHO initiative, facilitated by JMF/Natural Areas, will host education days at Riverview Park with Chenoweth, Portland, and Coral Ridge elementary schools as part of the Canoemobile program. As part of this education day, students will canoe as well as learn about erosion and insects.

On Friday, JMF will be launching our first canoe built in our #CanoesBuildCommunity program, with assistance from Steam Exchange and Cabbage Patch Settlement House. The program inspires confidence and encourages ownership of paddling through kid-built canoes, from start to finish. With support from Canoe Kentucky, partners build canoes to keep. 

“The Canoemobile program is a fun and safe way to introduce kids to the outdoors and part of our mission to expand outdoor recreation opportunities in the Louisville area,” said Seve Ghose, Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation. “We encourage everyone who is interested to come and take advantage of this great opportunity.”   

The Voyageur canoes are safe, stable and can carry 9 participants per trip. Safety equipment and trained staff will be provided. Organizers suggest wearing comfortable outdoor clothing that can get wet, but no flip-flops. Water coolers will be available, so bring a refillable water bottle. Food also will be available for purchase.

Pre-registration is not required, and all trips will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Trips will leave every 30 minutes. All participants must sign a waiver, and those under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Forms can be found at memorialforest.com. 

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 6 
10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Shawnee Park 4501 West Broadway 40211 
* Event is located at the end of Southwestern Parkway on the north side of the park

Saturday, October 7 
10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Riverview Park 8202 Greenwood Rd 40258

Road Closures - Louder than Life Music Festival

The following streets will be closed from 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 28th until 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 2nd:

• Edith Road from River Road to Mellwood Avenue

The following streets will have no parking from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday

• River Dell Drive – 800 block
• Highwood Drive – 800 & 900 block
• Lake Avenue – from Mellwood Avenue to N. Birchwood Avenue
• Winifred Lane – from Mellwood Avenue to Callabell Road
• Warren Road – the entire length of the road
• Pauline Road – from Winifred east
• Kenil Court – from Kenilworth Road to Winifred Lane
• Callabell Road – from Kenilworth Road west (both forks)
• Edith Road – from Mellwood Avenue to Kenilworth Road
• Emily Road – from Edith Road to Kenilworth Road
• James Road – from Edith Road to Edna Road
• Edna Road – from Kenilworth Road to Thompson Road
• Thompson Road – from Edna Road to Mellwood Avenue
• Delmont Avenue – From Mellwood Avenue south until it dead ends
• Bertie Avenue – from Delmont Avenue to Dresher Bridge Avenue
• Dresher Bridge Avenue – from Brownsboro Road to Thompson Road

Kentucky Transportation Surplus Auction

Next Tuesday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will auction surplus auction to the public. On offer will be: Dump Trucks, Flat Bed Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Backhoes, Graders, Front-End Loaders, Gradalls, Man-Lift, Road Tractor, Tractors, Trailers, String Trimmers, Chain Saws, Flashing Signs, Storage Tanks, Application Tanks, Mowers, Light Poles, Asphalt Recycler, Chippers, Guard Railing, Cable, Pressure Washers, Tires, Truck Boxes and many other items. All citizens are welcome!

Where and when to attend:

• 1239 WILKINSON BLVD., FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40601
• REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M. (DAY-OF-SALE)  /  AUCTION BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M.
• PRE-REGISTRATION STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. / MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Terms:

• There is a 7% buyers' premium added to each item sold.
• The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
• It is your responsibility to inspect item(s) before bidding.
• Full payment is due one hour after the last item has been sold. Payments must be made by cash, money order, or cashiers', certified, travelers, or in-state personal checks. All out-of-state checks and any check above $5000 will require a fully certified bank letter of credit guaranteeing payment. Letter must be on bank letterhead or bids will not be accepted.
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. There is a 2.75% surcharge on all credit card transactions. 
• All items are sold as-is and where-is. No refunds will be given.

For more details, visit the Kentucky surplus webpage here.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Police Reports This Week

First Division

Major Eric Johnson Johnson began his career in 1999 with the Louisville Division of Police (LPD). Prior to merger, he served as a patrol officer and a flex detective in the former Third and Fifth Districts. After merger, Johnson served in the Fourth Division and Metro Narcotics. In August 2005, Johnson was promoted to Sergeant and served in the First Division as a patrol and Division Detective supervisor.  In April 2013, Johnson was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Second Division.  In October 2013, Johnson became the Strategic Planning Lieutenant, where he oversaw the department's strategic plan, the Mayor’s LouieStat program, the department’s response to the President's Report on 21st Century Policing and a series of performance improvement initiatives.   After being promoted to the rank of major, Johnson commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major Johnson is a graduate of Southern High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville (U of L). He has received certifications in LEAN and Six Sigma. He also earned certification as a Balanced Scorecard Professional in advanced strategic planning.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit. In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).   After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division. Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community. Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah Major Judah has been a police officer for 16 years, joining the former Louisville Division of Police in 2001. He served as a patrol officer all across Louisville, in neighborhoods ranging from Crescent Hill, Clifton, The Highlands, Downtown, Phoenix Hill, Old Louisville, Russell, Shawnee and Portland. He served as a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit for three years, investigating physical, sexual, and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009, where he served in the 3rd Division in southwest Louisville. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2011 and served in the Chief’s Office and the 4th Division. Major Judah was most recently the commander of LMPD’s Technical Services Unit, which encompasses all of LMPD’s technical projects. Examples of these projects include body cameras, in-car cameras, investigative software applications, in-car computers, and gunshot detection systems. Major Judah was also responsible for the Real Time Crime Center, which monitors LMPD’s nearly 200 surveillance cameras, as well as the Crime Information Center, which analyzes crime trends and provides strategic intelligence for the LMPD and its law-enforcement partners in the region. Major Judah holds a BA in History from Centre College and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. He was the recipient of LMPD’s Commanding Officer of the Year award in 2015. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision class 39 at Eastern Kentucky University, the 127th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville, and the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Major Judah lives in Louisville with his wife Katie and their daughters, Miriam and Leah.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

Please complete an online application. The Office of Boards and Commissions will contact you when your interests and qualifications match specific vacancies.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

For more information please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

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Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/  and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

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