District 9 eNews 4-6-23

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Councilman Andrew Owen

Councilman Andrew Owen
601 W. Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1109
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Jasmine Presley

Jasmine Presley
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3908
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D9 Community Conversations

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I invite you to attend our first D9 Community Conversation of the year.  The Community Conversations will offer an opportunity for residents to meet with me at different locations around the district. The meetings will be held in the evenings at 6:30 p.m.  

The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the United Crescent Hill Ministries in the community room, located at 150 S. State Street.  Our guests for the evening are Mike Nolan and Salvador Melendez from Metro Public Works.  They will be giving an overview of Public Works and will be available to answer your questions and concerns.   For more information about the meeting, please contact my office at 574-1109.


District 9 Community Cleanups

river sweep

Our office will be participating in and organizing a few different community cleanups in April, in tandem with the Mayor’s Give A Day starting April 1st, and we invite you to join us if you are interested in volunteering!  Please see below for more information and save the dates:

Frankfort Ave Cleanup
Date: April 15th
Location:  Frankfort Ave & Keats (Meet at the public parking lot next to Con Huevos)
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Register HERE

Beargrass Creek River Sweep
Date:  April 22nd |
Location:  Meet at Ledge Rd at Lexington |
Time:  9am - 12pm
Register Here

Champions Park Cleanup
Date:  April 29th
Location: 2050 River Rd (Champions Park)
Time:  10am – 12pm
Register HERE

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Recycling, Yard Waste, and Junk Schedule

You are now able to quickly get rid of up to four large items, once per week, by simply making an appointment. This means more opportunities to dispose of large items, less "junk" sitting out for weeks, and improved neighborhood cleanliness!

Recycling is still on a every other week schedule. 

Yard waste is collected weekly.

The Recycle Coach app is the easiest way to keep up with schedules for yard waste, recycling, and pop-up drop off events.


Save the Date for Easter Events

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Easter Events in District 9!

Crescent Hill Easter Egg Hunt at 10am Sharp on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S Peterson Avenue.  There will be three simultaneous egg hunts by age groups.  Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets!

Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade on Saturday April 8th at 11:30am.  The parade will travel from Stilz to Pope street leaving at approximately 11:30-11:45am.

EggStravaganza Easter Party on Saturday April 8th, 9:30-11:30am at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue.  Bring the kids for some free family fun before the Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade. Enjoy egg dying, crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, bounce house and other activities and games. Contact 896-4425, chbcky.org for more info.

easter

CHCC Volunteer Opportunities

Crescent Hill July 4th Festival
We need lots of volunteers to make the Crescent Hill July 4th Festival a success!  This year, the event will be a one day festival on Tuesday, July 4. This event offers several volunteer opportunities that are "family friendly" where adults and kids can volunteer together.  We also offer Community Service Hours to high school and college students needing to earn volunteer hours.  CLICK HERE to Volunteer


CHCC “Bunny Bucks”

bunny bucks

Help support the Crescent Hill Neighborhood by entering for a $10 chance to split the pot for “Bunny Bucks”.  Winner takes half the proceeds; the other half goes to CHCC.  You can buy your chances now up until Saturday April 8th at 7pm.  Proceeds benefit the CHCC and the free, family -friendly community events like the Easter Egg Hunt, Dessert with the Mayor, Chili Supper and the Holiday Open House with Santa.  Buy your raffle chance HERE.


Build Skills and Confidence to Provide Care at Home

Trualta is an online platform designed to help families build skills to manage care at home for their aging loved ones.  Improve confidence, reduce stress, and revent b urnout by learning care skills.  Once you are registered, you have unlimited access to their articles an tips about caring from your loved one.  All you need to start is a computer, tablet, or smartphone.  Register today at wecareky.com.


Join Us to Bee Aware!

The League of Women Voters of Louisville invite you to join a special presentation by the Natural Resources Committee at Lang House on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 1:00-3:30pm!  Everyone is welcome to join us to Bee Aware and learn from the presenter, Terrell Holder, chair of the Greater Louisville Sierra Club.  This program offers an introduction to pollinators and pollinator gardens for adults.  Snacks and drinks available.

bee aware

Shakespeare in the Parks

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Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free Shakespeare in the Parks tour this spring. Our 7-actor, 90-minute production of HAMLET will tour to 37 parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May. Grab a chair or blanket and join us in Seneca Park on April 8 at 2:00!  For more details click HERE.


Hildegard House Volunteer Training

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Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is May 19 and 20. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.


Pop-Up Drop-Off

Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off event is Saturday, May 20, 10am-2pm, at Fern Creek Elementary and High Schools. See the whole schedule at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

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Community Needs Assessment

The University of Louisville, in partnership with the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL), invites Louisville immigrants, refugees, and LFPL patrons to  participate in our community needs assessment.  The purpose of this study is to understand the psychosocial and health needs of the community served by LFPL.  The goal is to use this information to inform future program offerings, services, and collaborations to better meet immigrant and refugee needs. 

To access the survey visit https://uoflcik.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zUVgVTTWNJePd4

Questions? Dr. Rebecka Bloomer at rmbloo01@louisville.edu or Ahmed Farah at ahmed.farah@lfpl.org


Family Fun Nights

Family Fun Nights are evenings of fun for the entire family! Join us at the Mary T. Aquatic Center (201 Reservoir Ave, 40206) for the next event on Friday, April 7 from 7-9 p.m. for a dive-in movie! No registration is required, just show up and have some fun!  One adult age 18 or older must accompany children 12 and under. For safety reasons, each adult may chaperone no more than 4 children 12 and under.

Friday, April 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Dive-In Movie
Friday, April 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Free Swim
Friday, May 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Free Swim

family fun

Second Annual TreeFest

treefest

Louisville Parks and Recreation and TreesLouisville are excited to welcome the community to the second annual TreeFest: An Arbor Day Celebration. The family-friendly event is set to take place on Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way, 40213) and will offer a variety of activities for those of all ages!

The day will begin with a volunteer tree planting, where community volunteers will  plant 200 trees throughout the park. Additional activities offered at TreeFest include tree giveaways, guided nature walks, tree climbing, a rock climbing wall, crafts, games, live music, vendor booths, community booths and more!

Food and beverages from Lil Cheezers, Poco502 and West Sixth Brewing will be available for purchase. Bringing personal alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Thanks to our sponsors at Louisville Public Media and Strategic Communications


Keeping Roadways Safe

safe roads

Public Works crews from Roads & Operations East District doing maintenance work to ensure our roadways are safe for all users. Last week, they worked on resurfacing a stretch on River Road between Zorn & Edith Avenues,


kNOw Waste Louisville

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Backyard Composting - Why Compost?

  • It reduces greenhouse gases. Food waste in landfills rots very slowly and releases methane, a strong greenhouse gas. By reducing the amount of food you waste and composting, you are helping our air quality and conserving valuable landfill space. 
  • It gives your plants more nutrients. Adding compost to your soil will encourage the production of bacteria and fungi, which naturally increases the nutrient content in your soil.
  • It saves money. Composted soil retains more water and reduces plant diseases and pests, which saves money on chemicals, fertilizers, and watering. It also cuts costs associated with trash hauling, for you and your municipality. 

You can purchase Earth Machine compost bins, Systern rain barrels, kitchen collectors, Wingdigger compost turners, and pest guards from us at wholesale prices! Learn more about the products we offer and make your request here


ABC License Application

Divinity Catering hereby declares its intention to apply for a ABC Caterers License no later than 3/27/2023.  The licensed premises will be located at 2052 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206.  The sole owner and office is Danielle Waldridge.  Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.


Public Meetings

You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a short term rental in a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host.

Subject Property: 139 William Street
Case Number: 23-CUP-0005
Case Manager: Chris French (Christopher.French@louisvilleky.gov)
Application Date: January 04, 2023

Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting
Date: MONDAY, April 10, 2023
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until all cases are heard

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A Conditional Use Permit application to provide short-term rentals at the address below was filed with the department of Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services on February 20, 2023.

ADDRESS: 152 N Ewing Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40206
CASE NO: 23-CUPPA-0056
CASE MANAGER: Amy Brooks; 502-574-8215; Amy.Brooks@louisvilleky.gov
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
APPLICANT: Rebecca Federman; becca.federman@yahoo.com; 913-708-5522

The meeting to discuss this application will be held on:
DATE: April 11, 2023 @ 6:30pm
LOCATION: 152 N Ewing Ave, Louisville Ky 40206

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The attached invitation is being forwarded to you on behalf of the applicant for a proposed zone change from R-4 single family resident to R-7 multi-family resident on property located at 3947 Grandview Ave.  This is for an informational meeting the applicant is required to conduct before a formal application can be made with Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services for this development proposal.

The meeting will be held April 19th, 2023, at 6:00PM. The location of the meeting will be at the St. Matthews Eline Library (3940 Grandview Ave, Louisville, KY 40207) in the Community Meeting Room. 


District 9 Calendar Events

Below are some Ninth District calendar events!  To view a full listing of events, please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/.  If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Jasmine Presley or call 574-1109.

Saturday, April 8th:  The Frankfort Avenue Business Association, Crescent Hill Community Council and the Clifton Community Council would like to invite you, your family and friends to participate in the 29th Annual Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade.  The Easter Bunny and Grand Marshall, Easter Parade creator and organizer for the past 28 years, Michaelle Warner, will kick off the parade.  Make plans to come out and celebrate the return of spring on beautiful Historic Frankfort Avenue!  The parade will travel from Birchwood to Pope street leaving at approximately 11:30-11:45am.  If you have any questions, email Scott Endres at scottendres@yahoo.com

Saturday, April 8thEggStravaganza Easter Party - Bring the kids for some free family fun before the Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade. Enjoy egg dying, crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, bounce house and other activities and games. Saturday April 8th, 9:30-11:30am. Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, 896-4425, chbcky.org.

Saturday, April 8th:  Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free Shakespeare in the Parks tour this spring. Our 7-actor, 90-minute production of HAMLET will tour to 37 parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May. Grab a chair or blanket and join us in Seneca Park on April 8 at 2:00pm!

Monday, April 10thJoin USTA Kentucky for Seneca Park Tennis.  Spring sessions will be held Monday April 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st from 5:30-6:30pm.

Tuesday, April 11th:  Jefferson County tenants, learn about your housing rights at a Tenants’ Rights Workshop hosted by Home of the Innocents, Louisville Coalition for the Homeless, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Hear directly from the experts from Kentucky Fair Housing Council, Louisville Legal Aid, and Louisville Metro Code Enforcement on Tuesday April 11th at the Home of the Innocents Gymnasium (1100 E Market St).  There are two workshops from 10am-12pm and/or 4pm-8pm.  Contact timothy.s.nicolazzi@hud.gov , 502-618-8180

Tuesday, April 11th:  Join UCHM (150 State St) for a Senior Program Speaker Series. Age in Place: Deacon intern at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Judy Gradle, is a retired Occupational therapist who will share her work as well as real life experiences. Please join us for this very informative presentation.  For more information call Monique 893-0346 ext 103 or mshaughnessy@uchmlouky.org

Wednesday, April 12th:  Join Councilman Owen for D9 Community Conversation on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30pm at UCHM.  Please mark your calendar and join us – and bring along a friend or neighbor!

Friday, April 14th:  Whitehall is pleased to announce it will hold an educational program for adults, “Biodiversity in Your Own Back Yard,” on Friday, April 14. Wildlife biologists and authors Dan and Judy Dourson will take participants on a three-part journey through Whitehall to discover the biodiversity present in Louisville.  The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Students must register in advance, and space is limited. Participants may register here: https://www.historicwhitehall.org/biodiversity-program.

Friday, April 14thYou’re invited to Louisville East Lion’s Club Chili Supper on Friday April 14th from 4:30-7pm at St. Leonard Church (440 Zorn Ave).  Tickets can be purchased for $7 at the door.

Tuesday, April 18th:  Meet at Mellwood Art Center main entrance for Clifton Heights Clean up Day from 5:30-7 pm.  You’re welcome to stay for the Clifton Heights Quarterly Community Meeting, 7-8:30 pm in the Pigment Room.  It is Fair Housing Month.  Speakers are Tony Curtis, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, who will address affordable housing and renters rights and Ja’mela Armstrong, Center for Neighborhoods, who will share their mission and how we can partner to improve the livability of our community.

Wednesday, April 26thOn April 26 an event titled “REAL Good News” will hold its 10th in a series of quarterly public Zoom meetings aimed at making sure Louisville implements its green energy goals. In 2020 the Metro Council passed a resolution to move the city’s operations to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2030. That resolution also sets a goal of 100% clean energy for the entire Louisville community by 2040.  April’s event will feature a discussion by an expert panel on how other cities have transitioned to solar and how Louisville can follow their example.  Speakers will include Steve Ricketts, chair of the Kentucky Solar Energy Society and owner of Generation Solar; Ryan Van Velzer, Energy and Environmental Reporter at Louisville Public Media; and Andrew Owen, newly-elected Metro Council Representative for District 9.  Here’s the url for the Zoom link to register: https://tinyurl.com/3xzya46s

Saturday, April 29th:  Come by for the Clifton Heights Annual Yard Sale on April 29th from 7-11 am at the Mellwood Art Center lower parking lot.  The fee is $10 for a 10X10’ space, bring your own table or blanket.  Register by April 22 contacting  Alison Johnson at cliftonheightscc.lou@gmail.com


District 9 LINKS

District 9 Blog: www.district9news.wordpress.com
District 9 Website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/district9
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