| Dear Neighbor,
No matter where you plan to be this weekend - at the track, with friends and family, or as far away from town as possible - have a safe and happy Derby Weekend.
This week, you should have received a snail-mailed newsletter from our office. If you did not receive a copy but live in the district, please let us know, and we'll update our records.
We hope you will take a few minutes to fill out and return the survey portion of the newsletter. This short questionnaire about sidewalk and paving needs as well as your priorities for our district and our city are critical to the decisions we make with the limited resources we have.
We take your input seriously and communicate areas of need directly with the leadership of the Louisville Metro Public Works department.
Although we have mentioned it before, please join us for for our Spring Town Hall on May 11th at 9:30 AM at St. John Paul II Church (3042 Hikes Ln.). There we will have discussions with department leaders on issues facing our community.
As you no doubt have heard by now, Louisville is facing a budget crunch (although not as bad as originally predicted by the administration) and that will impact our ability to move forward with paving and other capital projects.
Our office is combing through the FY20 budget, which will take effect starting on July 1, but we invite you to take a sharp look at the document, too. You can find it online here. May I suggest starting with pages 6-43 of the Executive Budget document. That gives a good primer on the overall vision outlined in the remaining pages and the Detail Book, which offers deeper insights into the budget. If you have suggestions, please let us know by email, and make sure the Mayor knows, too. At the end of the day, it is his job to implement the funding your representatives appropriate.
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
As fun as Derby and all the activities leading up to the big day are, it can be super frustrating to try and navigate the various street closures in and around downtown, especially on the weekends. The easy advice is to always allow extra time and be patient with your fellow travelers. They're frustrated, too. Below are links to specific street closures you may want to consider avoiding in the next few days.
May 2, 2019 | Pegasus Parade
Pegasus Parade website
Street Closures
Street Closures
No Parking Areas
May 3-4, 2019 | Oaks and Derby Day
Permitted and Non-Permitted Items List
Street Closures
Street Closures
No Parking Areas
The four full-service Metro Recycling centers and our Haz-Bin hazardous waste center will be closed this Saturday May 4. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 7. Our Self-service centers near our district, listed below, are not affected and will be available Saturday as usual. They are available 24 hours a day except as noted.
|
Mary T. Meagher Park
|
201 Reservoir Ave
|
|
Metro Fire Company
|
2900 Hikes Lane
|
|
Beechmont Community Center
|
205 W. Wellington Avenue
|
|
Metro Parks Maintenance
|
1297 Trevilian Way
|
|
Bowman Field Driver’s License Branch
|
3501 Roger E. Schupp Street
|
| |
|
|
A brand new St. Matthews Eline Library will open on May 9 and you are invited to the celebration!
With 7,800 square feet of additional space, the now 19,000-square-foot library will house more than 70,000 books and feature a large meeting room with seating for 100, a small conference room, a space for teens, an outdoor children’s area, and new technology— including self-checkout stations. A new entrance with glass façade will fill the space with an abundance of natural light, and services will be on one level for easy access for all members of the community.
Renovation of the St. Matthews Library was spearheaded by St. Matthews Mayor Rick Tonini and the St. Matthews City Council as part of a comprehensive $10 million project to remodel the St. Matthews City Hall and Police headquarters. Louisville Metro Government contributed $1 million towards the library portion of the project.
The community is invited to come celebrate the grand opening with Mayor Tonini and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on Thursday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. The library is located at 3940 Grandview Ave. There will be tours of the library, refreshments, and activities for the whole family. The grand opening event is free and open to the public. Please join us!
|
 People can participate by joining a 7am Meet and Ride with Ride Captains at five area parks and riding into Fourth St Live on May 17th , or they can participate in Bike Month activities throughout May. All who register to participate during Bike Month are entered to win a brand new commuter bike from Parkside Bikes.
New this year: The Y is offering showering facilities on Bike Together Day to anyone who registers to bike to work. Registration and photo ID are required.
Plus: Heine Bros is offering a discount to those who show their bike helmets at any Heine Bros location on Bike Together Day. Heine Bros is also providing coffee, and Fourth St Live is providing donuts for breakfast to those who participate in the Meet and Rides.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-together-day-2019-tickets-57742220536
Learn more on our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/bike-louisville
Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/bike.louisville/
The Louisville Metro Budget Committee begins budget hearings on Monday, May 6 at 3:30 p.m. with a presentation on projected Revenue, Operations, Capital and Debt, followed by a presentation on Human Resources
The Committee schedule includes three opportunities for the public to speak about the budget. Public hearings are scheduled for May 7 at 6:15 p.m.; May 16 at 6 p.m. and May 20 at 6 p.m.
The May 7 public hearing follows a discussion about funding for External Agencies. A sign-up sheet will be available on the third floor of City Hall beginning at 5:15 p.m. on May 7 and all applicants for External Agency funding who wish to speak about their applications or funding (it is not required) are strongly encouraged to speak on May 7.
The May 16 public hearing will be open to all speakers on the budget. On May 20, no External Agency applicants will be permitted to speak and the committee hopes to hear from the public about more general aspects of the budget.
Sign-up sheets for the May 16 and May 20 meetings will be available one hour prior to the public hearings.
Here are highlights of the 2020 Budget Hearing Schedule:
- Metro Parks & Recreation - Wed. May 8 @ 4:30 p.m.
- Louisville Forward, to include Economic Development, Develop Louisville, Codes & Regulations and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Mon., May 13 @ 3:30 p.m.
- Louisville Fire: Tue., May 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
- Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods: Wed., May 22 @ 4:30 p.m.
- Louisville Free Public Library: Wed., May 29 @ 3:30 p.m.
- Public Works and Assets: Wed., May 29 @ 4:30 p.m.
- Emergency Services: Thur., May 30 @ 3:30 p.m.
- LMPD: Thur., May 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
- Public Health & Wellness: Mon., June 10 @ 3:45 p.m.
For a complete schedule of meetings, current as of today, click here.
Watch meeting on MetroTV on Spectrum Cable Channel 184, AT&T U-verse channel 99 or online at this link.
|
The English Conversation Club at Bon Air Library will continue through May on Thursdays at 6:30pm.
The annual blitz to rid Louisville Metro streets of the parting pothole gifts of winter is underway. We’re moving across the city in a grid pattern to patch all the potholes we can find. Of course, we respond to reports and patch potholes year round, but we especially want the public's help though the blitz that ends on April 30. Here's how you can report a pothole:
- On Twitter use the hashtag 502pothole. Just include the address or intersection where the pothole is located along with the hashtag in a tweet, and you’re done.
- The pothole reporting form that you can find at the top of the city’s webpage, Louisvilleky.gov. Just click on the “Report a pothole” link and fill in the location information.
- Contact Metro311 in one of these ways
- Call them at 311 or 574-5000
- Download the Metro311 app on your smartphone and use it to report a pothole
Email them at metro.311@louisvilleky.gov
Olmsted Parks Conservancy hosts park restoration volunteer opportunities in Seneca Park on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tasks may include invasive plant removal, mulching, painting or general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. Dress for the weather and working outdoors. Limited space is available. Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-event-seneca-park-tickets-56123409629
 |
|
If you see a street light out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), LG&E has provided a link you can use to report the issue. Click here to let them know! |
The New KY Drivers License:
Get Ready for Changes
For low-income families in Louisville, the City may provide home repairs in dire emergency situations. If you or someone you know has need for this assistance, please contact their office directly. Learn more from the program's website here.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
- Not available on rental property.
- Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff)
- May receive assistance once in a five year period.
- Louisville-Jefferson County residents only
TYPES OF REPAIRS
- Furnace Repair or replacement (October-April only)
- A/C Unit- Repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
- Electrical repairs/upgrades.
- Water Line repairs/replacement.
- Sewer Line repairs/replacement.
- Water Heater repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
- Gas Line leaks.
For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov
For basic details for all of below case/s please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/. Click on “Search Case Information” link on the left navigation bar. Then select the “home” tab and select the type of case and enter the above case number.
You can also click on the image below to go to the application page, although the page may be slow to load.
For specific case information please call or email the listed case manager. If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design directly at 574-6230.
Property: 3600 Dutchmans Ln
Applicant: Jewish Community Center
Meeting Date: Monday, May 6th @ 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: 3600 Dutchmans Ln
Property: 3302 Dogwood Dr.
Applicant: M. Barrett Goff
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 7 @ 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: 3302 Dogwood Dr.
Property: 2808 Yorkshire Blvd.
Applicant: Jewish Community Center
Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 15th @ 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: 2808 Yorkshire Blvd
Get involved in Louisville Metro government and governance by joining one of the 80+ boards and commissions that oversee and advise public officials on how to best move our city forward. Here are just a few of the boards that are looking for additional members. Click here or on their name to learn more.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
BI-STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CEMETERY BOARD
CITIZENS COMMISSION ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY (CCPA)
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERING BOARD
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BOARD
DEPUTY SHERIFF MERIT BOARD
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (DVPCC)
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY BOARD
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
ETHICS COMMISSION
FRIENDS OF METRO ANIMAL SERVICES (FOMAS)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ORDINANCE APPEALS AND OVERSEERS BOARD
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD
KENTUCKIANAWORKS GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
LANDMARKS COMMISSION
LOUISVILLE FILM ADVISORY COMMISSION
LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
MEDICAL CENTER COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION BOARD
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
NULU REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE (ADVISORY)
PARC (PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY, INC.)
POLICE MERIT BOARD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY
RIVERSIDE - THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING
SCIENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SMOKETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: BUECHEL
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: JEFFERSONTOWN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ST. MATTHEWS
TAX APPEALS BOARD
URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION
URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD
WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD
WATERWORKS
ZOO FOUNDATION BOARD
The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:
2816 Del Rio Place 40220
(502) 574-1795
3940 Grandview Ave. 40207
(502) 574-1771
4800 Exeter Ave. 40218
(502) 479-6160 |
