Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer

601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1111
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Legislative Assistant
Phone: 502-574-3456
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In this issue:

• Update on the Change of Zoning for properties located at 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road, 12850 and 1704 S. Pope Lick Road for 5 warehouses (Case # 22ZONE0098)
• Food inspectors make sure the state fair's fare is safe
• University of Louisville & Metro Louisville Government Collaboration on Digital Training Program
• The next Pop-Up Drop-Off is August 26th at the UL Shelby Campus
• WORLDFEST is August 31st to September 4th
• Louisville Youth Orchestra Auditions August 26th - September 3rd

Update on the Change of Zoning for properties located at 1525-1711 Tucker Station Road, 12850 and 1704 S. Pope Lick Road for 5 warehouses (Case # 22ZONE0098)

During this week's Council's Planning & Zoning Committee meeting, Councilman Kramer introduced an amendment by substitution that reverses the Planning Commission's approval for recommendation.

Committee members approved Councilman Kramer's amendment by substitution by a unanimous vote (7-0).  The item will receive final action under Old Business at next week's Metro Council Meeting.

Food inspectors make sure the state fair's fare is safe

Public Health and Wellness food inspectors Grace Ellis and Scott Nethery, inset, conducted food inspections with vendors at last year's Kentucky State Fair. Before the fair gates open every year, vendors are required to obtain both local and state temporary food service permits and complete a food safety training class and pass an opening inspection.  Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness’ Food Safety Program will be there inspecting food vendors to make sure that food safety is at the top of their menus. During the fair’s 11-day run, inspectors will make more than 1,300 inspections of food vendors. They will also provide food safety training to more than 300 food workers before and during the opening days of the fair. Before buying food, fairgoers should also consider:   If the booth or concession stand is clean  If employees are washing their hands in the hand-washing sink.  If employees are wearing gloves or using tongs when handling food. If employees are wearing hair restraints like hats, visors or hair nets. If the employees are washing their hands between duties such as taking money then preparing food.  If there is a refrigerator on site for raw ingredients and pre-cooked foods.  If the concession has a recent inspection, permit and food service training certificate posted.   Food vendors can find information about Kentucky State Fair food service requirements, the online food safety course and how to obtain a temporary food service permit here.

University of Louisville & Metro Louisville Government Collaboration on Digital Training Program

The University of Louisville’s Digital Transformation Center is honored to be a part of the Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition, funded by Metro Louisville’s American Rescue Plan grant. This group is led by CEO^c, the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council, and their Health Career Lab, to create a digital workforce train the trainer program, expanding the digital skills of our community. We will upskill 100+ community trainers (earning $500.00 for completing the program!) throughout all 26 districts. In turn, those 100 trainers will train at least 10 others within their community, producing more digitally upskilled and reskilled citizens.

Community trainers can apply here: 

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/22f16942b574489cba767bd26eaf1363

Information sessions will be available: 

Wednesday September 6, 5:30 pm - 6:30pm

Thursday September 14, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday September 28, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Friday October 6, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

To register for the program or an information session, or more information, please visit this page: https://express.adobe.com/page/REiG93Nv2sR0F/

The next Pop-Up Drop-Off is August 26th at the UL Shelby Campus

WORLDFEST is August 31st to September 4th

WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring: 

• Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional, and local performers
• A vendor village with nearly 150 international-themed arts, crafts, merchandise, and food booths
• The WorldFest Global Village highlights cultures and customs from all over the world through traditional performances
• The World of Information showcasing many different cultures and countries providing informational materials and activities
• The Parade of Cultures on Saturday, celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville
• The WorldFest International Kids Zone with lots of fun and educational activities and games for kids to enjoy

A Naturalization Ceremony welcoming dozens of new American citizens to Louisville

Louisville Youth Orchestra Auditions August 26th - September 3rd

The Louisville Youth Orchestra (LYO) is kicking off its 65th season of working with student musicians from across the community.  The LYO serves over 250 students through 8 ensembles that serve a wide range of skill levels from beginner to advanced and nearly everything in between.  If you know a student that is interested in music, we have a home for them in one of our orchestras.

 You can learn more about the LYO and the auditions at https://www.lyo.org/audition or see some of our work at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleYouthOrchestra