We also hosted a delegation of local government agencies from the country of Kosovo.  After they observed the meeting, a group of Councilmembers including myself hosted them for dinner.  After speaking with them about their government and economy, I was reminded about how great the United States is even with our occasional imperfections. 

We have committee meetings this week and some of the legislation we are debating includes:

• My ordinance in the Public Works Committee that will change how drainage fees are charged to townhome style houses bringing them more in line with how single-family homes are charged so they aren’t lumped in with high rise apartments, saving the average household in this category about $120/year.
• Public Works is debating an ordinance regarding additional requirements of landlords who are renting property in the city. I have serious problems with it as it significantly increases the burden on law abiding landlords while doing very little to increase penalties or enforcement on slumlords and those breaking the law.
• An ordinance regarding transparency in lobbying at Government Oversight and Audit. I generally support this ordinance as I believe in transparency around lobbying but I do want to see more changes that will not create a costly bureaucratic mess or penalize regular citizens who want to simply advocate for their interests.
• A resolution supporting efforts to make voting accessible to pre-trial incarcerated individuals who have not been convicted of a crime and still have full voting rights.

I hope to see everyone at the Town Hall next week and please let my office know if we can help you in any way.

Humbly Yours,

Anthony Piagentini

Public Notices

• To view this week's Planning & Design Weekly Activity Report Click HERE
  • Every week, Metro Planning & Design Services (PDS) creates a report listing new land use applications in Jefferson County. These can include conditional use permits, landscape plans, changes in zoning, waivers, and more. To receive these on your own use the link in the "Stay Informed" section below. 
• Revised Development Plan for the Concrete Mixing Plant at 13905 Aiken Road 
  • Click HERE
• Neigh Mtg Notice_18501 Shelbyville Rd_08.31.22.pdf
  • Neighborhood meeting for a Revised Detailed District Development Plan to allow a 370-unit apartment community on approximately 27.5 acres of property located at the second entrance to Locust Creek at 18501 Shelbyville Road. Meeting on 9/14/22 at 6 p.m.
• 2022.09.14 DRC Agenda.pdf
  • The Development Review Committee meeting will be conducted in-person at the Old Jail
    Building Courtroom. Meeting on 9/14/22 at 1 p.m.
• 2022.09.15 PC Agenda.pdf
  • The Planning Commission public hearing will be conducted in-person at the Old Jail Building Courtroom. Meeting on 9/15/22 at 1 p.m.

Stay Informed

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I-71 South Road Closures

I-71 South: Closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway). The ramps to I-71 South at the I-265 interchange will also be closed. The suggested alternate route for motorists on I-71 South and I-265 South will be I-265 South to I-64 West to I-264 East to I-71 South. Motorists on I-265 North can continue to U.S. 42 West (Exit 37) to I-264 East to I-71 South. In August, KYTC announced a $7.6 million asphalt resurfacing project for I-71 between I-265 and the bridge over Blankenbaker Lane at mile marker 3.7. The southbound closure will allow contractors to complete more extensive repairs to the base of the southbound lanes between I-264 and I-265. Northbound lanes will remain open during the southbound closure. The entire project is scheduled to be completed this fall, except for some work on the interstate bridges within the project.

Upcoming Pop-Up Drop Off Events

Louisville Bats Metro Council Community Night Program

The Louisville Bats have graciously offered 300 tickets to each Council office for the residents of those respective districts. The Louisville Bats have decided this year to have individuals/groups from each district to sign up directly with the Louisville Bats.  After filling out the form in the below link you will be prompted shortly after to create a Louisville Bats account so that you can digitally download your requested tickets. REMEMBER THESE FREE TICKETS (WITH A FREE HOT DOG & SODA) ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.  PLEASE REQUEST YOUR TICKETS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY. The remaining night is:  Wednesday, September 21 The game will begin at 6:35PM INDIVIDUALS: https://louisvillebats.wufoo.com/forms/z1wop0sk1n20n7t/ ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS OF 20+ GUESTS: https://forms.gle/ijwiurpEbWUGc9Ld9 For questions, please contact:  Amanda Barr at abarr@batsbaseball.com | 502-614-4512 or  Samantha Delph at sdelph@batsbaseball.com | 502-614-4531

Upcoming Louisville Zoo Events!

Louisville Zoo Hosts Two More Happy Hour Events

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce Happy Hour experiences on September 14 and October 12, 2022. Tickets are $35 for these after-hours 21+ events.

Happy Hour guests will enjoy exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in their favorite Zoo exhibit spaces. The $35 ticket includes entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Happy Hour for September 14 is themed “Butterflies and Brews.” Guests can enjoy a special limited release of the Mile Wide Beer Co. brew “Reign” supporting monarch butterfly conservation. In addition to the Zoo animal interactions, special guests from Idlewild Butterfly Farm will be joining Zoo staff to discuss Monarch conservation.

The Happy Hour for October 12 is titled “BOOOOOOOOZE” to celebrate autumn and Halloween. The animal encounters at the October Happy Hour are sponsored by Independence Bank. Guests will be able to enjoy a bourbon cocktail in the Zoo’s popular Glacier Run exhibit space. Costumes are not required for this Halloween event.

There are no refunds, rainchecks, or discounts offered for this special experience.

The Zoo had originally scheduled Happy Hours to begin in July; however, the first event was canceled due to a severe weather forecast. Participants who held tickets for the summer Happy Hour event were invited to attend September Happy Hour instead.

For more information, visit louisvillezoo.org/happyhour 

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Regular hours through September 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”
on sale to general public Sept. 6

The Louisville Zoo celebrates 41 years of merry — not scary — fun this October with its ever-popular annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets go on sale to the general public September 6 at 11 a.m. for the beloved annual event that takes place October 1 – 2; 6 – 9; 13 – 16; 20 – 23; 27 – 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1 – 30). Tickets will be made available for early purchase to Louisville Zoo members via email on September 1.

Guests can dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags. Reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).

As Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer may sell out, purchase your tickets early so you don’t miss out on the fun.

Tickets

Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $6.50 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tickets are all-inclusive, covering the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.

Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org, with their chosen date and arrival time. Tickets are limited each night and some nights may sell out quickly.

A limited number of Meijer anytime tickets can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11 beginning September 25.  Visit louisvillezoo.org/meijer for a list of stores.

Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.

Event Hours/Special Dates

On Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer event days:

The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.

The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time. The trick-or-treat route will close and all guests must exit by 10 p.m.

Thursday, October 20 is Allergy-Friendly Night and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can receive a teal token redeemable for an allergy-friendly option at our Switch Witch booth.

Costumes

The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults.

To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.

Animals: 

While guests may catch a glimpse of a few party animals, most animal ambassadors will not be on exhibit in the evenings so they can rest and follow their regular fall schedules.

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by PNC Grow Up Great with additional support from Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529, Norton Children’s and UPS. Special thanks to USA Image, Kosair Charities, Nu-Yale, Delta Dental and Philpot Hay Company. 

Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.

Report Potholes

We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below:

1. Use an online form by clicking here.
2. Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
4. You can also call my office at 574-1119 or email chanelle.smith@louisvilleky.gov and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Guidelines for Calling the Police

New Kentucky Drivers License Info

For all the details you need regarding the new drivers license please click the link below: 

drive.ky.gov | Real ID

Find the Latest Crime & Safety Info from LMPD

Crime Trends from Louisville Metro Police  Click here and view our interactive crime mapping tool. Save it in your favorites, it's updated daily. Forward this email to your friends and family!  Or use the crime mapping iPhone app: http://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/211 If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.

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.

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.

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