Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting on Thursday, February 27th. Here are some of the highlights.
Old Business Approved
- O-055-25: an ordinance amending Sections 119.01, 119.02, and 119.03 of LMCO regarding the registration of rental housing units. By a vote of 21 – Yes and 4 – No.
- O-056-25: an ordinance amending Chapter 156 of LMCO regarding the lead-based hazards and repealing LMCO Chapter 167. By a vote of 17 – Yes and 8 – No.
- O-027-25: an ordinance amending the guidelines for the Nulu Review Overlay District as set forth in Chapter 162 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (LMCO).
- O-044-25: an ordinance amending Chapter 156 of LMCO to make violations of the Land Development Code with respect to exterior property areas Code Enforcement property maintenance code violations.
- Approved zoning of property at the following locations:
- 4217 Taylor Boulevard
- 1300 Belmar Drive
- 4603 East Manslick Road
- 1600 Kurz Way
- Approved Neighborhood Development Funds for the Fresh Start Expungement Program.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
- Councilwoman Josie Raymond recognized the District 10 Page, Ava Evans.
- Councilmembers Paula McCraney and Markus Winkler recognized the District 7 and 17 page, Elshama Ganza.
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously
- R-011-25: resolution honoring Shirley Mae Beard (owner of Shirley Mae’s Café) by dedicating the corner of Clay Street and Lampton Street in her honor.
- R-017-25: resolution honoring Mrs. Thelma Mae Goff by naming the corner of 45th Street and Garland Avenue in her honor.
- R-020-25: resolution honoring Carl R. Hines, Sr. (served as a Kentucky House Representative) by dedicating the corner of Southwestern Parkway and Del Park Terrance in his honor.
- R-021-25: resolution honoring Jerry L. Macon, Sr. (West Broadway Church of Christ minister) by naming the Northwestern corner of 40th Street and West Broadway in his honor.
- O-053-25: an ordinance amending LMCO Section 38.61 relating to the board of directors of the Urban Services District.
- R-016-25: resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for the Office for Safe and Health Neighborhoods concerning evaluation and analysis regarding the Louisville Youth Continuum of Care Project.
- R-018-25: resolution granting local incentives to Wila USA, LLC.
- R-019-25: resolution granting local incentives Houston-Johnson, Inc.
- R-023-25: resolution determining property at 1407 Heafer Road as surplus and not needed for governmental purpose and authorizing its transfer.
- R-015-25: resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract for Metro Parks concerning consulting services for Parks for All.
The Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
 Important note: These notices are from the Office of Planning, informing neighbors about development applications being submitted.
 Neighborhood Meeting Notification
RE: Neighborhood meeting for a proposed zone change from C-1 to C-2 to allow an auto sales business located at 4922 Preston Highway, 1129 Rose Drive and parcel ID 079000720025
Dear Neighbor:
We are writing to invite you to a meeting we have scheduled to present neighbors with our zone change plan to allow an auto sales business to be located as above.
Accordingly, a plan was filed for pre-application review with he Office of Planning that was assigned case number 24-ZONEPA-0056 and case manager Jay Luckett. The applicant is proposing a sales office of approximately 400 sf and a car display lot of approximately 5,000 sf. The building currently being used as an auto service center, will remain the same. We would like to show and explain this plan to neighbors so that we might hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have.
In that regard, a meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Airport Louisville located at 6535 Paramount Park Drive, Louisville, KY 40213.
We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you.
Sincerely,
Nicholas R. Pregliasco
cc: Hon. Betsy Ruhe, Councilwoman, District 21
Jay Luckett, case manager with Office of Planning
Kent Gootee ASLA with Mindel Scott & Associates, Inc.
Daniel De Leon, applicant
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AT&T is set to conduct work in District 21.The Following Worksites and dates are listed below each map!
 Pembrook Ln, Norton Ave & Orange dr.
AT&T will be aerial cable along Pembrook Ln, Norton Ave & Orange dr.
The work will take place sometime between March 5 to April 5th
 PHILLIPS Ln Map
AT&T will be accessing a handhole at 644 PHILLIPS LN and a Manhole at 830 PHILLIPS LN
The work will take place sometime between March 5 to April 5th
 Wellington Ave Map
AT&T will be accessing 5 manholes on Wellington Ave to place new cable through existing conduit on W Wellington Ave between S3rd st & S2snd St.
This work will take place sometime between March 7th and April 7th .
 🌼✨ Daylight Saving Time is almost here! Don't forget to set your clocks forward by one hour next weekend as we "spring forward" into longer, brighter days! 🌞💖
This change brings a refreshing wave of energy and renewal, perfect for outdoor adventures and social gatherings. Whether you're planning a picnic, a scenic hike, or a relaxing evening stroll, now is the time to shake off those winter blues and soak up all the vibrant moments spring has to offer! 🌷🌳
Let’s embrace the sunshine and make the most of the extra daylight!
 The Thorobred Academy is a 4-week, on-site program where students will have the opportunity to take up to two college classes. The camp is fully funded, covering tuition, food, and accommodations.
Spots are limited and they are actively seeking to recruit Latino/Immigrant/Refugee students as well. EL classes and an EL curriculum to help students thrive in STEM fields are being developed.
 Join JCPS for "Peace in the Chaos," a self-care adventure for the entire family!
Bring everyone along and discover fun ways to cultivate inner peace as you try out various self-care practices together. Plus, you'll head home with free books, self-care materials, and resources to keep the momentum going! 📚💖
This event will take place Tuesday, March 18th from 6pm to 8pm at 3903 Atkinson Square Dr, Louisville KY .
Click here to Register for an interpreter or scan the QR code above!
 Louisville Metro Government invites job seekers to an exciting career event on Tuesday, March 18, at Louisville Slugger Field (501 East Main Street) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is an opportunity to discover endless career paths, competitive benefits, and a workplace where growth and change are encourages. Don’t miss this chance to learn how a career in public service can make a difference.
 2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups.
March 22: Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
April 5: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
May 17: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
June 14: Doss High School, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd
July 19: Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools, 8815 Ferndale Rd
August 23: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
September 27: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
October 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
For More information on these events click here.
 Here are a list of recourses available for our constituents
LIHEAP:
Enrollment for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis is available through Kentucky's Community Action Network for eligible households until March 31, 2025, or until funds run out. Benefits vary based on housing category, fuel type, and income level and can be used for home heating costs, including electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Click here to sign up or learn more
Flight Tracking:
If you have complaints about airport noise, please call Noise Office at 502-363-8516 and follow the below prompts to track flights:
Go to the airport's website www.flylouisville.com. At the top of the page, click on CORPORATE tab. Under the heading LRAA, click on the tab for NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. Near the bottom of the page, look for Flight Tracking and click the button for NEAR-LIVE FLIGHT TRACKS DISPLAY. Click the Flight Tracking heading at the top of the page. Click the Accept button to accept the terms and conditions and you can begin viewing flights.
Pothole Reporting:
Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1121, 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
Recycling:
We are asking for your help to ensure that we are correctly setting out our recycling carts in our district. Follow these tips to ensure that your recycling gets picked up time!
Do: Make sure the lid is closed flat and break the boxes down flat to maximize space.
Don't: Set boxes beside the cart or leave lid open or overflow the cart
For the Public Works recycling schedule click here
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Beechmont Neighborhood Association: Meets 3rd Monday @ 7:00pm
Iroquois Library, 601 W Woodlawn
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Iroquois Neighborhood Association: Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00pm
DeSales High School, 425 W Kenwood Dr
- Preston Park Neighborhood Association: Meets 1st Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Lynnview City Hall, 1241 Gilmore Ln
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Lynnview City Council: Meets 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Lynnview City Hall, 1241 Gilmore Ln
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Wilder Park Neighborhood Association: Meets 1st Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Wilder Park Community Center, 120 Fairmont Ave
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Friends of Iroquois Park: Meets 4th Monday @ 6:30pm
Iroquois Library. 601 W Woodlawn
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LRAA Board Meeting: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 @ 3pm
700 Administration Drive
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Community Noise Forum: Monday, January 23, 2023 @ 6pm
700 Administration Drive
- Airport Neighbors Alliance: Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 10am
Location TBA
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