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November 10, 2023


Friday Thoughts

Happy Friday! I hope you've had a great week and are getting ready for a nice weekend. It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner (although we wouldn't know it given the temperatures this week!).

One of the issues we've been hearing about lately is traffic on Brownsboro Road. This situation is complicated by a few things, including the adjusted dismissal time that pushes Norton Elementary's pick-up time close to rush hour. Unfortunately, there just isn't a simple fix to the traffic issues along this corridor. However, some help is in sight. As you'll read below, Public Works is installing new traffic signal controllers over the coming weeks. These controllers will not only improve safety along this corridor but also allow for better signal synchronization and traffic flow management, allowing engineers to adjust signaling patterns more efficiently. These are needed upgrades in our area, and I am glad we were able to make these investments.

In other news, I am excited to have Mayor Greenberg join us at my coffee meeting next week (details are below). I hope to see as many of you there as possible to ask the mayor any questions you might have. Full disclosure: I don't really know what to expect in terms of turnout. We've secured the Sawyer Hayes Community Center which should have plenty of room for all who want to attend. On the unlikely chance we are overwhelmed with attendance - I apologize in advance!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Metro Council is conducting a holiday food drive to assist the community ministries. Beginning November 20, you can drop off non-perishable foods at City Hall or various locations throughout the city. The items collected will be distributed equally among the 13 area community ministries. I'll have more information (what specific foods are needed, a drop-off location in our district, etc.) in next week's newsletter. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer. The ministries help fill a hunger gap for thousands in our community, and they need our help to keep their pantries stocked.

Finally, I want to be sure to mention Veterans Day tomorrow. I am incredibly grateful for those who have served or are serving in our military and the sacrifices they (and their families) make every day. Words alone don't suffice, of course, but for those to whom this day applies - THANK YOU! If you are looking for a way to honor these men and women, the Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration will take place tomorrow with a traditional parade beginning at 12 p.m. The intersection of 4th and Jefferson is a great place to be if you want to attend.

As always, please let me know if my office can help you in any way.      


Contact the District 17 Office


Markus Winkler
17th District Councilman
Metro Council President
502.574.1117
Contact Councilman Winkler


Kip Eatherly
Legislative Aide
502.574.3462
Contact Kip

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Important Numbers

Animal Services  473-7387
Charmoli NP  574-5787
Codes & Regulations  574-2508
EACM  426-2824
Health & Wellness  574-6520
Jefferson Co. Clerk  574-5700
KY Science Center  561-6100
LG&E  589-1444
LMPD (8th Division)  574-2258
Louisville Water  583-6610
Louisville Zoo  459-2181
Mayor's Office  574-2003
Middletown Library  245-7332
MSD  540-6000
NE Regional Library  394-0379
Parks & Recreation  574-7275
Planning & Design  574-6230
Public Works  574-5810
TARC  585-1234

Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Greenberg - November 15

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I wanted to send one more reminder of my monthly meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Greenberg will be our featured guest. We'll meet at 10 a.m. in the larger room of the Sawyer Hayes Community Center, 2201 Lakeland Road. This is a great opportunity to hear the mayor speak and share any concerns or questions you have. 

WHEN: Wednesday, November 15 from 10-10:45 a.m.

WHERE: Sawyer Hayes Community Center, 2201 Lakeland Road

I hope to see you Wednesday!


November 9 Metro Council Meeting Recap

Click here to view a recap of last night's Metro Council meeting. Please visit the Metro Council Clerk's website to see the complete agenda or learn more about a specific piece of legislation. 


New Traffic Signal Controllers Coming to KY 22

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The work being done along this portion of KY 22 was funded through KYTC's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) in collaboration with Vision Zero Louisville.


Louisville Metro Public Works will begin deploying new traffic signal controllers along the KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) corridor on or after November 15. This work, occurring between Springdale Road/Hurstbourne Parkway and KY 1694/New Chamberlain Lane, will require the signalized intersections to operate in an all-red flash condition for up to ten minutes per intersection. Motorists should treat this condition as an all-way stop. To avoid peak traffic times, this work is scheduled to be done after 9:30 a.m. and before 2:30 p.m.

Traffic engineers will be conducting daily field observations to identify additional adjustments to the new coordinated signal timing patterns. Thank you for your patience as they continue working on improving safety and operational efficiency along one of our fastest-growing corridors.
  


LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Enrollment Now Open

Jefferson County residents can now apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through December 15 or until designated funds have been expended. This subsidy provides a one-time benefit, paid directly to the household's fuel vendor, ranging from $34 to $274. The amount is dependent on housing category, fuel type used, and income level. Appointments are required in advance to apply. Call 502-991-8391 or click here to begin the process. Residents can also apply for MSD's EWRAP (Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program) with the same appointment. 


Metro Public Works Snow Team

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JCPS students from Greenwood, Maupin, and Stopher Elementary Schools painted designs on three snowplows that will be featured in the city's Lots of Lights Parade at Light Up Louisville on December 2.


It's about that time of year when we start to see flurries show up in our weather forecasts. The city's Snow Team has been making preparations for about a month now to make sure they're ready for the winter season. They'll begin with about 38,000 tons of salt on hand, most of which is stored underground in the Louisville Mega Cavern. The rest, about 17,500 tons, is stored at one of four above-ground locations to be loaded onto vehicles as needed. Crews will also pretreat roads with brine (which reduces the adherence of snow and ice to pavement) when appropriate. 

City snow routes typically include arterial and collector roads (like Murphy Lane, Goose Creek Road, and N. English Station Road), bus routes, and roads to major employers and emergency facilities for a total of 2,734 two-lane miles. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (about 600 lane miles) and private contractors also clear routes in the city. Click here to follow the city's progress via an interactive map. 


PDS Weekly Activity Report

Each week, Metro Planning and Design Services (PDS) creates a report listing all new land use applications in Jefferson County. These requests can be for changes in zoning, waivers, variances, conditional use permits, and more. There are two new proposals in this week's report that involve property in District 17.

One, pertaining to property located at 11400 Maple Brook Drive, is a waiver of LDC Chapter 10.2.4.B.3 to allow more than 50% of a perimeter landscape buffer area to be occupied by a drainage easement. The other is a minor plat to shift a property line at 12207 Westport Road. Additionally, a revised submittal regarding a proposed change in zoning at 3117 N. Winchester Acres Road is included in the report. You can see that latest site plan here. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of these cases, please contact the case manager listed in the report. 
 


Clean Collaborative Update

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The map above, accessed via the link below, shows the streets in our area on the Clean Collaborative schedule.


Clean Collaborative crews were in the eastern part of Jefferson County last week picking up litter along several roads in or near our district. In all, they collected 52 bags of trash, six tires, and 16 other items from the locations below. I am grateful for what these crews are doing throughout the year and appreciate the impact their work has had in our community.

  • Murphy Lane from Ballardsville Road to Westport Road
  • La Grange Road from Reamers Road to N. English Station Road
  • Goose Creek Road from Brownsboro Road to Westport Road
  • Collins Lane from Westport Road to Old La Grange Road
  • Stanley Gault Parkway from La Grange Road to Old Henry Road
  • Bush Farm Road from Old Henry Road to Aiken Road
  • N. English Station Road from La Grange Road to Old Henry Road
  • Aiken Road from N. English Station Road to Shelbyville Road
  • N. English Station Road from Old Henry Road to Shelbyville Road
  • Nelson Miller Parkway from La Grange Road to Old Henry Road
  • Old Henry Road from Bush Farm Road to N. English Station Road
  • Brownsboro Road from Chamberlain Lane to Springdale Road
  • Chamberlain Lane from Brownsboro Road to Old La Grange Road  

 



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