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Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 05/17/2019 06:51 PM EDT

City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1110

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Louisville Forward/Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Jefferson County Clerk: 574-5700

Jefferson County PVA: 574-6380

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency) 574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 4th Division: 574-7010

LMPD 5th Division: 574-7636

LMPD 6th Division: 574-2187

Anonymous Tipline: 574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Vacant & Public Property Administration 574-4016

Your State Representative or State Senator:
http://www.lrc.ky.gov

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May 21 - Election Day - check your polling place

Voters can confirm their polling place by entering their address on the Jefferson County Clerk’s website.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 21.

Six polling locations are changing, including three that may affect District 10 residents:

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church did not renew its lease due to budget cuts. Voters will instead go to Sojourn Church Midtown, 1207 S. Shelby Street, one mile away.

St. Therese Catholic Church did not renew its lease due to budget cuts. Voters will instead go to Meyzeek Middle School, 828 S Jackson Street, one mile away.

Our Mother of Sorrow did not renew its lease due to budget cuts. Voters will instead go to Male High School, 4409 Preston Highway, 2.7 miles away.

May 18 - Take the Metro Parks Summer Swimming Survey at Camp Taylor Park, other swimming pool locations

Louisville Parks and Recreation is seeking information from current and future pool users in an effort to provide alternative swimming options during the 2019 summer swim season.

Metro’s four outdoor pools (Algonquin, Fairdale, Norton and Sun Valley) will not be opening due to budgetary challenges caused by an increase in the state pension bill and the council’s vote against new revenue. The goal is to use the feedback to create the most useful alternatives possible.

Saturday, May 18

Norton Pool (in Camp Taylor Park), 4201 Lee Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
Sun Valley Pool, 6505 Bethany Lane 10 a.m. to noon
Algonquin Pool, 1614 Cypress Street, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fairdale Pool (in Nelson Hornbeck Park), 709 Fairdale Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

Please take the online survey through Survey Monkey at the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/summerswimsurvey.

Swing dedication at Waterfront Park honors Maurice Stallard's memory

Councilman Mulvihill was part of a group joining Maurice Stallard's family to dedicate a swing at Waterfront Park in his memory this week.

Pictured in the swing are his son, Maurice Stallard II, widow, Charlotte Stallard and daughter, Kellie Watson. Watson is Mayor Greg Fischer's Equity Chief.

In the top photo, Sarah Martin, Nick Lococo, Councilman Mulvihill, Jon Baker, Deborah Bilitski and David Karem joined the family for a photo at the swing, which is near the "Adventure Playground" at the park.

Stallard and Vickie Lee Jones were unfortunately and unnecessarily murdered in October at the Jeffersontown Kroger store.

Councilman Mulvihill keeps rolling, working to solve issues

Councilman Mulvihill met this week with Mike Nolan of Public Works and D10 constituent Dave Clark to discuss an issue in the public right of way near Poplar Level Road.

Thanks to Mike and Dave for their efforts to improve this situation.

LMPD celebrated National Nursing Home Week at Mike Linnig's

District 10 paving news

From Officer Jessica Morrison:

This week is National Nursing Home Week. Today we took our seniors out to Mike Linnigs! Transportation is always the hardest part for our events but with the help of neighborhood associations around the Beechmont and Woodlawn areas, and the help of the local bus transports, we’ve made every destination!

Also, a huge thanks to our volunteers who helped push, carry, drive, maneuver chairs and well, have the best attitudes! And we thank Mike Linnig's Restaurant, this is our second year here and the service is friendly and food delicious!

Peace Education Program

The Peace Education Program held an educational event Wednesday at Distillery Commons.

Left to right, Eileen Blanton, Peace Ed Director, Durk Davidson, and Amy Shelton, of the Peace Education Program.

Davidson facilitates the “Navigators” Program, working weekly with ten schools, 11 groups, and 150 young men.

Thanks to these and all the Peace Education Program trainers, who have been teaching conflict resolution, peer mediation and prejudice reduction to youth and adults who work with youth for 34 years.

Peace Ed's Mission: The Peace Education Program strengthens communities and schools by training youth and adults to build and sustain positive relationships. We do this by providing learning experiences to reduce violence, enhance personal integrity and foster mutual respect. We teach conflict resolution, peer mediation and prejudice reduction.

For more information, go to http://peaceeducationprogram.org/

Budget Hearings underway - Metro Council seeks public input

The Budget Committee schedule includes one remaining opportunity for the public to speak about the budget: May 20 at 6 p.m.

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 20 meeting will be available one hour prior to the public hearings.

Here are highlights of the 2020 Budget Hearing Schedule:

Louisville Fire – Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods – Wednesday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Louisville Free Public Library – Wednesday, May 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Public Works and Assets – Wednesday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Emergency Services – Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m.
LMPD – Thursday, May 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Public Health & Wellness – Monday, June 10 at 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. Press conferences are streamed live on Periscope at either @lou_metrotv or @louisvillemayor and can be seen via Twitter.

District 10 events

May 18 - Germantown Baseball Picnic

Germantown Baseball will be hosting a picnic tomorrow, May 18, at the Germantown Baseball fields from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by and show your support!

May 21 - The Little Mermaid Jr. musical

June 1 - Louisville Nature Center Open House and Tree Giveaway

June 1 - Nature's Works and Quirks: Trees

It's back! A program the whole family can enjoy. Nature's Works and Quirks is a program that is focused on all things nature. All sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon.

Investigate your natural surroundings and learn to understand the relationships of wildlife and the ecosystem! Each themed month lets your child explore science in fun ways to better understand the natural world! Environmental games, animal encounters, nature crafts, stories, and other nature activities help to illustrate and reinforce the ecological concepts covered in daily adventures. Upcoming themes include:

June 1 - Trees - register by May 25
July 6 - Birds - register by June 29

Rain barrels are back for sale at LNC - conserve water, help reduce storm water runoff, and support the LNC. They are $74, or $69 if you purchase two or more barrels. Prices include six percent sales tax.

Summer Camp information is now up at louisvillenaturecenter.org.

June 2 - Germantown Baseball Parade rescheduled...weather permitting

Let's hope the third time IS a charm!

Germantown Baseball organizers are determined to have a fun day for the kids! The 67th Annual Germantown Parade has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 2, at 1 p.m.

June 27 to 29 - Holy Family summer picnic - all are welcome

From Holy Family Parish:

Come enjoy the Holy Family summer picnic! We will have ride night on June 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. (armbands available). Come back up on Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th for booths, rides, food, blackjack, fellowship, live music, and more! It is sure to be a good time. All are welcome!

Holy Family Catholic Church is at 3938 Poplar Level Road.

Louisville Metro news

Share your concerns on environmental resources through the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District's online survey

The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is working on our long-range plan and we need the feedback of Louisville's citizens. We have created a survey to find out what the top environmental resource concerns are for residents in our county.

Please go to http://jeffcd.org/home/resource-concern-survey/ to fill out the survey.

MSD Bowl Patrol reminder: Don't flush anything other than the "Three P's"

Metro Arts Community Center now open

We are excited to announce the Metro Arts Community Center is now open! The building recently received a colorful new window wrap, and new programs and classes will be coming to the site, which is now known as the Metro Arts Community Center. Visit the website to view open hours, and try to solve our interact jigsaw puzzle based on Hannah Thompson's artwork!

The Metro Arts Community Center is at 8360 Dixie Highway.

Cartooning, Instructor: George Taylor. Ages 6 to 13. One-hour sessions. Learn the basic principles of drawing. Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Minimum enrollment six/maximum enrollment 12. Fee: $60

Drawing Instructor: George Taylor. Ages 14 and older. Sessions are one and a half hours. Learn the basic principles of drawing and explore different drawing mediums. Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Minimum enrollment five/maximum enrollment 12. Fee: $70

Acrylic “Make and Take” Painting Instructor: Rhonda Snyder. This family-friendly class for ages 12+ will feature a completed acrylic painting each session! Each student will be provided step-by-step instruction.Thursdays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Minimum enrollment five/maximum enrollment ten for both classes. Gesso canvas board and paint included. Fee: $75

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/metro-arts-center

Metro Parks mowing schedule

May 21, Gnadinger Park
May 23-24, Creason Park
May 27-28, George Rogers Clark Park

Dates are subject to change due to weather.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet mowing dates

Mowing start dates for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

Litter/mowing on all Interstates 5/22, 7/10, 8/28, 10/23 and litter cycle on interstates, 12/9.
Fine turf mowing along I-65 will be 5/24, 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11.

JustServe.org makes it easy to volunteer

JustServe.org is a free volunteer website dedicated to bringing communities together through volunteerism.

From JustServe.org: Non-profits can post the need for volunteers and those in our community can go to the website and see all the opportunities to volunteer. Because the website is self-funded, we never ask for donations to maintain the website, we never sell advertising and we never sell any information. All of us connected with JustServe.org are volunteers and there is no paid staff.

Center for Neighborhoods is hiring

Are you a born relationship builder?

Center For Neighborhoods is looking for a dedicated person to help us make positive change in neighborhoods and within the city. The Neighborhood Liaison works directly with residents and neighborhood organizations to support safe, healthy, and attractive neighborhoods.

Click here to see the full description and how to apply.

Circuit Court Clerk David L. Nicholson is hiring

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the week

Kittens are adorable but a lot of work, and can be rather immature. So why not adopt a senior shelter pet like Angel? Unlike a kitten, this nine-year-old Calico just wants to relax with you, and maybe take a nap or two, or three. Angel’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter. She’s spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped. To adopt Angel, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3705 Manslick Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.

Do you prefer to sleep through the night? Are late-night potty trips not your thing? Adopt a mature adult like Roja, and avoid those pesky puppy problems! This nine-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix won’t mistake your cashmere sweater for a tennis ball. Roja is a very friendly dog that would love having a fur sibling to keep him company. He’s up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. If you’re interested in adopting Roja, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3705 Manslick Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.

Louisville Metro events

May 18 - Annual Responsible Recycling event at Louisville Water Tower Park

May 18 - Forest Fest at Jefferson Memorial Forest

A day of Bluegrass music, food, craft vendors and youth activities in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson Memorial Forest for this year's Forest Fest. Each year Forest Fest is recognized for providing a great variety of bluegrass and Americana music; this year’s event will continue that tradition as six musical acts hit the stage. Admission is free with $10 parking.

The show kicks off at 11 a.m. in the Forest’s Horine Section, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road.

Forest Fest includes a variety of entertainment options for children, including live nature demonstrations and a climbing wall, during the day. Workshops by performers will begin at 12:30 p.m., and a craft fair from noon to 5 p.m. will feature artists from across the region. Food and beverages will be available for sale.

Contact the Welcome Center if you need additional directions at 368-5404.

May 20 - Next Clearing The Air workshop

Starting May 24 - Free movies at Iroquois Amphitheater

May 30 - Sickle Cell Anemia Day at Outback Steakhouse

Neighborhood Place May events

Each month, Neighborhood Place partners sponsor numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family. Activities in May include a free, eight-week Women’s Empowerment Group, the “Eat This Not That” workshop, and much more:

Mondays, through July 1, Women’s Empowerment Group at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Parkway, 5 to 7 p.m. This free, eight-week series focuses on educating and empowering women by building knowledge and skills in multiple areas. (Excludes Monday, May 27). Presented by Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place and Urban Strategies, Inc. the Women’s Empowerment Group was created by women to serve women to provide a safe, welcoming space that encourages participants to speak openly and candidly. Children are welcome to accompany their parent or guardian with special kids programming provided by Play Cousins Collective while the women’s group is in session. Includes a graduation ceremony on Monday, July 1, for those who complete all sessions. RSVP to 634-6050 to help with planning because dinner will be served at the end of each segment.

May 23, “Eat This Not That” Workshop at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eating healthy is not always easy but learning about what to eat and what not to eat will help. Come out and learn about healthy eating and then test your knowledge with Wellness Bingo with prizes. Presented by Kelly Ridgeway with Humana. Call 485-6710 for more information.

May 23 & 24, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at multiple locations Passport members are invited to meet with a representative from Passport Health Care for one-on-one consultations to discuss plan benefits and options.

May 23, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 2 to 3 p. m.
May 24, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

About Neighborhood Place

Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 574-5000.

June 13 - The Food Cure - next Louisville Grows 2019 Film Series screening

From Louisville Grows:

The Louisville Grows Film Series is designed to promote discussions and mindfulness towards healthy living, healthy eating, environmental education and social justice. From utilizing fallen trees to exploring ecosystems to discovering the relationship between the food you eat and diseases, these films promise to inform and entertain.

The films will be shown every second Thursday of the month through August, taking a break in May. Check out the Louisville Grows’ website and Facebook page for more information on the film featured each month. The Film Series will be at Healthy House, 1641 Portland Avenue. Doors open at 5:30, film starts at 6 p.m., with a panel discussion to follow. Admission is a $5 suggested donation.

June 15 - Ohio River Sweep

June 29 - Riverview Independence Festival

Wednesdays - Community Yoga at the Healthy House

Programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library for May and June

Adults

Nonfiction Book Club, Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.

Friends of the Library Meetings, Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.

Knitting Bee, Saturday, May 18 & June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Breaking Down Barriers: Louisville’s Under-Served, Saturday, May 18, noon

Fiction Book Group, Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.

How to Make Your Own Lotion, Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m.

Adult Coloring & Crafts, Saturday, June 29, 11:30 a.m.

Children

Makerspace Wednesdays, Wednesday, May 22, 4 p.m. Ages 3+

Squallis Puppeteers presents Rage O’Saurus Rex, Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.

Stamp Design Workshop with The Little Loomhouse, Thursday, June 6, 4 p.m.

Monster Moves with Maria Whitley, Wednesday, June 12, 2:30 p.m. Ages 6 to12

Evan & Vanessa Bilingual Concert, Wednesday, June 19, 2 p.m.

Kentucky Animals with Second Chances Wildlife, Wednesday, June 26, 2:30 p.m.

Teens:

Homeschool Social Club, Thursdays at 3 p.m., ages 12 to 17

Knitting Bee, Fridays at 3 p.m., Middle and high school ages.

ACT Basics (Register at 574-1672), Saturday, June 1, 1 p.m. Grades 7 to 12

Minecraft Horse Racing, Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m. Limit ten, to register, call 574-1672. Ages 11+

The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

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Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping.

May 20 - Public Hearing regarding 900 Texas Avenue

May 20 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1137 Mulberry Street

May 23 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1509, 1530 and 1535 Texas Avenue properties

May 30 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1017 Eigelbach Avenue

Note: to sign up for notifications about Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Cases in District 10 or any area, click here. You'll choose email or text, fill in your email address or phone number, create a password, then you may choose from the list of email/text notifications available.

Updates:

At the May 16 meeting of the Land Development and Transportation Committee, the committee heard comments on the development of 719 Lynn Street/Swiss Hall in neighboring District 15. The proposal is for a change in zoning from R-5, Single Family Residential, to R-6, Multi-Family Residential; a setback variance and a Detailed District Development Plan. The case will now be heard by the Metro Council Planning and Zoning Committee June 4. The case number is 19ZONE1015.

Pending D10 cases:

18ZONE1007 for 1127 Goss Avenue, change in zoning request from R-5 to R-6 on 0.2096 acres.

18ZONE1017 for 1137 Mulberry Street, a change in zoning from R5 to CN for a proposed 3,170 sq ft 3 story mixed use building on .11030 acres.

19ZONE1003 for 1692 Mercer Avenue, a change in zoning from R-5 to OR on .12 acres for proposed office space.

19ZONE1021 for 998 Goss Avenue, a change in zoning from R6 to C1 for retail use on .1254 acres.

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to create 2 lots from 3 and shift property lines on .37 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18MINORPLAT1074 for 4600 Jennings Lane. The applicant seeks to create two tracts from 1 on 0.105 acres in the M-3 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1037 for 1031 Goss Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat application to dedicate right-of-way on .19 acres in the C1 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1038 for 1400 Lincoln Avenue, a minor plat application to reconfigure lots to match as-built conditions on 3.17 acres in the M1 & M2 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1050 for 1990 Newburg Road, a change in zoning from R5 to C1 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres.

19RECORDPLAT1007 for 3502 Grantswood Court, a major subdivision record plat for right-of-way dedication for Grantswood Court on 1.878 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19DEVPLAN1060 for 4719 Poplar Level Road, application for a revised district development plan to construct a 12,540 square feet auto dealership on 3.29 acres in the C2 zoning district.

19CUP1037 for 3799 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an outdoor patio with alcohol service for a restaurant in the C1 zoning district on 0.21 acres.

10VARIANCE1005 for 1019 Dixon Avenue, a variance to allow the second story to encroach 3 ft into the required setback on 0.0810 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

Short term rental cases

18CUP1025 for 1527 Lincoln Avenue. A conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue. A conditional use permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1177, for 1004 Mayer Avenue, a conditional use permit application for short term rental in a nonprimary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1198, 1137 Mulberry Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1199, 900 Texas Avenue, conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .10 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1201, 1509 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .12 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1202, 1535 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1203, 1530 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .05 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1207, 1240 Boyle Street, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0496 acres in the R-6 zoning district.

19CUP1002, 1914 Decatur Drive, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.23820 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1009, 1006 Mulberry Street, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.09850 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1029, 904 Ellison Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1030, 1291 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .17 acres in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a conditional use permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1081, 1017 Eigelbach Avenue, a conditional user permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .05 acres in the R5 zoning district

19CUP1093, 3010 Eleanor Avenue, a conditional use permit application for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on 0.2448 acres in the R5 zoning district.

NEW 19CUP1094, 940 Ash Street, A conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1095, 1038 Milton Street, a conditional use permit for a proposed boarding house on 0.0908 acres in the R5 zoning district.

To learn more about Planning and Design Services, click here.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions?

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.

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.

The following boards have 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

To learn more about board applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services:

If you're renovating or remodeling, have a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris in Louisville garbage and junk pickup collection is prohibited by ordinance, so hiring a hauling company or renting a dumpster may be in order.

Options for disposal of construction and demolition debris include taking it to the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on volume. More information and a fee schedule are available here.

Yard waste collection times will be later due to high volume

From the Solid Waste Management division of Louisville Metro Public Works: To handle the high volume and get collection on schedule, we shifted the daily start time of yard waste collection. Crews are now starting out on their yard waste collection routes at noon instead of the previous 6 a.m. start time. That creates a better match between the availability of yard waste collection workers and equipment.

The new schedule means the regular yard waste collection schedule will extend into the evening. However, residents should continue to set yard waste out by the morning of collection day. If yard waste has not been collected by 8 p.m. on the assigned day, residents should contact Metro311 the following morning at 311 or 574-5000.

RecycleCoach app will help Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

The new RecycleCoach app features notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services.

RecycleCoach will help Solid Waste Management Services communicate better by sending special messages such as bulk waste rule reminders or suspension of services for yard waste, etc.

The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap provides useful data

The Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap is now available online! This new, layered map comes loaded with data on neighborhood resources, grocery access, flood-plain locations, tree cover and more. NeighborMap can help individuals and community organizations visualize and understand the assets available in their neighborhoods, and identify improvements they would like to see.

Students from UofL's Kent School of Social Work contributed to the project by gathering data in urban neighborhoods, and will continue the partnership with CFN to help develop strong neighborhoods. NeighborMap was created in part with funding from Louisville Metro Government.

Call 811 before you dig

Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will investigate and impose fines on anyone who comes into contact with an underground natural gas line while digging without having contacted 811 to have the lines located before digging.

Contact 811 (call 8-1-1 or submit an online locate request at 811.com) before you dig and make sure that anyone doing excavation on your behalf contacts 811 two working days before they start.

For more information, please visit lge-ku.com/safety/digging.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers help by phone, text or chat

Additional resources for veterans

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance: www.vetcenter.va.gov or 1-877-WAR-VETS or (lifestyle changes for better health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX9fLXrF4fA

There is also a link for sexual trauma: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Military_Sexual_Trauma.asp

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

Lend a hand with Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the individuals VOA serves.

Choose an individual or group volunteer opportunity or suggest your own project. For more information, please visit https://www.voamid.org/volunteer or contact Gema Moreno at GemaM@voamid.org or 636-4664.

Treebates! Purchase a shade tree and get a rebate

TreesLouisville is offering a tree rebate. Those who purchase a shade tree can receive up to 40 percent off the purchase price. This is an initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry to grow our tree canopy.

Trees are beneficial: a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000, and trees can help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality, and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods.

For more information, go to https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/

Metro Emergency Repair Program

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 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 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

Get text alerts and avoid a ticket

Don't get caught by surprise and ticketed or towed when the sweepers come to your street. Sign up to get text or email alerts when the sweepers are coming.

Just click on the Services Near Me icon seen above on the Louisvilleky.gov webpage, type in your address, and you're on your way. While you're there you can also find the date of your next junk collection and sign up to be reminded. More about street sweeping.

Question or problem? Contact MetroCall 311

If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.

You can email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov, or go to www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall, fill out an online form for a 311 service request, or download the free mobile 311 application. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.

New LouieConnect site connects people to help

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

Those temporary, illegal signs in the right of way? Recycle them.

We receive complaints about signs that are illegally posted on poles and at intersections in the right-of-way, including "We Buy Houses," "Express Cash" and others.

If you walk by these signs or live somewhere where these signs are posted and may be removed safely, help clean up our community by taking them down and throwing them away. Or better yet, consider recycling the signs - search for "recycled yard sign projects" online for ideas.

Sign up for LENSAlert (Smart911)

Click here to sign up for the LENSAlert (Louisville Emergency Notification System).

In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information.

Information about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile.

If you know of a community event you'd like to be considered for inclusion on the District 10 E-News, let us know. Click here to email our office.

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The neighborhoods of Audubon Ridge, Bashford Manor, Belmar, Breckinridge Orchard, Buechel, Buechel Terrace, Camp Zachary Taylor, Chevy Chase, Fincastle, George Rogers Clark Park, Germantown-Paristown, Kensington, Oak Hill, Petersburg Estates and Schnitzelburg along with the suburban cities of Audubon Park, Parkway Village, Watterson Park and West Buechel make up the district which is also the home of the Louisville Zoo, Joe Creason Park, the Louisville Tennis Center, the Louisville Nature Center, George Rogers Clark Park, Buechel Park, Emerson Park and the Cyril Allgeier Community Center.

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