Construction on the Tom Wallace Improvement Project will begin in the coming weeks! This is a $2.7 million dollar investment in one of our favorite sections of Jefferson Memorial Forest. The improvement project includes: an accessible path around the entire lake, a new pavilion, a boardwalk in the wetland area of the park, improved parking, designated fishing locations around the lake, a kayak launch and more! We are extremely excited for this, much needed, investment and ask that you please bear with us during the construction phase. Some areas of the park will be closed for short periods but we will try to keep as much of the park open as safely possible during the project.

For more information and concept plans please visit memorialforest.com and thank you in advance for you patience and support!

Property Address:  8510 Minor Ln., Minors Lane Elementary LED Sign

Case Number:  23-CFR-0032

A community facility review to replace existing reader board sign with an LED sign on 9.62 acres in the EZ1 zoning district.  For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address:  8404 National Turnpike, Quick-Trip National Turnpike

Case Number:  23-WAIVER-0175

Waiver of Section 10.2.10 to allow pavement to encroach into the 15 ft vehicular use area landscape buffer area along National Turnpike. Previous Case No.
23-CAT3-0002 & 23-PARKWAIVER-0007.  For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address:  8414 National Turnpike, Quick-Trip National Turnpike

Case Number:  23-CAT3-0002

Category 3 plan for a proposed QuikTrip Convenience Store on property located at 8404 National Turnpike.  For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address:  10111 National Turnpike

Case Number:  23-MPLAT-0135

A minor subdivision plat to create 2 tracts from 1 on 27.04 acres in the R4 zoning district.  For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address:  600 Outer Loop, Sami Kameri Property

Case Number:  23-MPLAT-0148

A minor plat to create two parcels from one on 4.4173 acres in the M2 zoning district.  For more information, please click HERE.

Property Address:  8112 Atlanta Pkwy., Neighborhood Meeting

Case Number:  23-CUPA-0390 

Case Manager:  Amy Brooks; (502) 574-8215; Amy.Brooks@louisvilleky.gov

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 October 2, 2023.

To view the full weekly report from Planning & Design Services please click HERE.

The Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District has proposed the purchase of approximately 3 acres of Okolona Park adjacent to the Okolona Elementary School property.  The 3 acres are needed to build a new Okolona Elementary School building.  JCPS and Louisville Metro Parks are hosting a meeting to share our plans with neighbors and solicit feedback.

The Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29 at 5:30 pm at Okolona Elementary School located at 7606 Preston Hwy.

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of November 20.

Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues.

• Carl Ct. from Dena Dr. to dead end
• Dena Dr. from Elderwood Way to dead end
• Elderwood Way from Manslick Rd. to dead end
• Manslick Ct. from Manslick Rd. to Dena Dr.
• Glenrock Rd. from Manslick Rd. to dead end
• Hedges Rd. from Glenrock Rd. to dead end
• Huckleberry Ct. from Glenrock Rd. to dead end
• Laramie Ct. from Glenrock Rd. to dead end
• Estate Dr. from Delmar Ln. to Gagel Ave.
• Paula Ct. from Estate Dr. to dead end
• Robbs Ln. from Outer Loop to Shepherdsville Rd.
• Thompson Ln. from W. Pages Ln. to Johnsontown Rd.
• Bowie Dr. from Dupin Dr. to Hickock Dr.
• Bowie Ct. from Bowie Dr. to dead end
• Dupin Dr. from Minor Ln. to dead end
• Deanna Dr. from Hickock Dr. to Dupin Dr
• Hickock Dr. from Bowie Dr. to dead end

Last week, we were able to attend LMPD's 3rd Division Gym Dedication and Chili Cookoff.  This included a ribbon cutting and dedication of a new gym for the 3rd Division officers.  The funding, initiated by Major Robinson and funded by Metro Council, provides gym equipment for the officers to use in an effort to promote wellbeing.  

Whether you’re pan frying the morning bacon or deep frying the holiday bird, you always have leftover fat, oil or grease. The slippery mess should never be poured into a sink, toilet or storm drain where it can lead to plumbing or sewer problems and clog local waterways. Fat and grease left over from routine pan frying can be disposed of with other residential garbage if handled properly. Just pour the grease into a container that has a lid, let it cool, and place it in the trash. That keeps it out of local waterways and sewers. Louisville’s three staffed recycling centers accept household cooking oil left over from deep frying. It’s free and easy for residents of Louisville and Jefferson County. Residents should first let the oil cool, then strain out food particles and pour the oil into a container that has a lid. Take it to the nearest full-service recycling center and hand it to a staff member. The oil is recycled for use in biodiesel fuel.

To find a drop-off location near you, go to Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMap

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year!

Never blow leaves into the street! If you see Street Sweeping signs posted on your street, please make sure to move your vehicle so any leaves that fell naturally on the street can be properly cleaned. 

Leaf Drop-Off Sites

The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 7 through December 9. 

Drop-off will not be available on November 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted. Leaves can be loose, in paper/compostable bags, or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.

Locations and hours from Tuesday, November 7 to December 9:

• Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) - Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 N Hubbards Lane - Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex) - Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
• Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue - Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Children’s & Teen Programs

Storytime

Every Wednesday morning: 

Toddler Storytime 10:30-11:30 AM

Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 1-3

Preschool Storytime 11:30 AM -12:30 PM

Foster a love of reading in your pre-schooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5

Teen Club

Every Wednesday afternoon 3:45-4:45 PM

Join our after-school program in a casual drop-in setting. Whether you want to make craft projects, play board games, watch a movie, share a book you just read, or just socialize, there’s always something for you at the library!

Kids Only Club

Every Thursday evening 5:30-6:30 PM

Join us for our weekly after-school program where we explore video games, STEM related-activities, movies, and more. Ages 6 – 12