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 Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights.
Old Business
- O-136-25: resolution approving the reappointment of Edward Harness as the Inspector General.
- O-267-25: an ordinance repealing and replacing the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances 115.170 regarding massage facilities.
- Approved Neighborhood Development Funds to:
- Young Adult Development in Action, Inc. for a culinary instructor.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
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Councilor Betsy Ruhe honored Officers Kenneth Allen and Jeffrey Emerich for their heroic actions.
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Councilman Herndon introduced the new President of Spalding University, Dr. Anne Kenworthy.
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously
- O-271-25: an ordinance regarding the Louisville Policeman’s Retirement Fund changing Metro’s contribution to the system and benefits of the retired officer.
- O-273-25: an ordinance regarding the Louisville Firefighter’s Pension Fund changing Metro’s contribution to the system and benefits of the retired firefighter.
- R-132-25: resolution honoring Mary Lee and George Fischer by re-dedicating the corner of East Witherspoon Street and North Floyd Street.
- O-264:25: an ordinance amending LMCO to prohibit overnight parking in Metro Parks.
- O-262-25: an ordinance amending the Metro LDC regarding free standing birthing facilities.
- R-134-25: resolution requesting the Planning Commission review to Metro LDC relating to package liquor stores.
- O-263-25: an ordinance approving the South Central Neighborhood Plan
- Approved Neighborhood Development Funds to:
- TreesLouisville, Inc. for tree canopy project on Frankfort Avenue
Tonight’s Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6:00p.m.
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Be an active Neighbor, Join us for the following Meetings:
Lynnview City Council- Dec 9 | 6:00-7:00pm -Lynnview City Hall
Beechmont Neighborhood Association-Dec 16th| 6-8pm - 501 W. Ashland Avenue
Friends of Iroquois Park- Dec 22| 6-7:30pm - 601 W Woodlawn Ave
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Celebrate Gratitude at Rosewater Bookstore!
Join us for Gratitude Fest on November 22nd, 11 AM – 2 PM at Rosewater Bookstore (4634 South 3rd Street). Enjoy a big book sale, live music, and a community gratitude collage as we come together to share good vibes and appreciation.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and spread gratitude!
 Let's Gather
Louisville StrEatery is hosting a Thanksgiving Community Dinner on November 26th, welcoming neighbors to share a warm meal and celebrate the spirit of gratitude together.
 Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, family, and amazing food—but it can also pile up a lot of trash. This year, let’s keep the holiday festive and sustainable! Here are some easy tips to make your Thanksgiving greener:
🦃 Check Before You Toss Wondering if that pie tin or cranberry sauce jar is recyclable? Use our Recycle Coach app! It’s the easiest way to find out what goes in the bin and what doesn’t. Download it today and make recycling stress-free.
🍽 Ditch Disposables Skip the paper plates and plastic forks. Use your washable dishes and utensils—it’s more elegant and better for the planet.
🥡 Share the Leftovers, Not the Waste Thanksgiving leftovers are legendary! Encourage guests to bring reusable containers or have some ready so everyone can take home a little extra without creating extra trash.
🍁 Decorate with Nature or Reusables Instead of single-use décor, try reusable centerpieces or natural elements like pumpkins and autumn leaves. Beautiful and sustainable!
Let’s make this Thanksgiving a celebration of gratitude—and care for the Earth. Small changes make a big difference!
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Staffed recycling locations and the Waste Reduction Center will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
All staffed drop-off sites, including the leaf drop-off locations, will be closed Thursday, November 27, Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29. (The Haz Bin is still closed due to no access after plane crash.)
Waste Collection Delays
There will be no residential garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection within the Urban Services District on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. Residents who normally have collection on Thursdays, will have service on Friday instead. The regular Friday collection will be on Saturday instead.
To view your waste collection schedule and stay informed about changes and holidays, use our Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District who rely on private haulers for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection should consult those haulers about their holiday collection schedule
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 Read With Us this Holiday Season
Please join us for an evening of stories, laughter, and holiday cheer. Bring the whole family for a cozy afternoon as Councilor Ruhe reads festive stories aloud. Enjoy crafts, hot chocolate, cookies, and light snacks while you listen!
The first storytime will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Rosewater Bookstore, located at4634 South 3rd Street.
The second storytime will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Lynnview City Hall, located at 1241 Gilmore Lane, with Mayor Pearl.
 LIBA South’s Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11am-3pm
The B.A. Colonial, 818 W Kenwood Dr.
Giveaways and free shopping totes while supplies last!
Join LIBA for their annual South Small Business Saturday Holiday Market! Find food, fun, football and of course, great shopping! Help us celebrate this national day focused on buying local and keeping our dollars in our communities. The event will have South Louisville independent businesses, holiday music, kids' station, and free hot chocolate and coffee from The Well Coffee Company! Presented by Republic Bank with support from Leanhart Plumbing, the Iroquois Neighborhood Association, Rattermans Funeral Home, Stillpoint Wellness Center, and Skye Chiropractic. Find more information at keeplouisvilleweird.com/SouthSmallBizSat.
As the colder months approach, vacant properties in our neighborhoods face a higher risk of crime, fires, break-ins, and other safety hazards. Unsecured buildings can threaten the safety of our entire community. The Department of Codes and Regulations urges residents and property owners to act now so we can protect our community together.
Property owners are required to keep vacant properties clean and secure to prevent emergencies and stay compliant with city codes. Taking proactive steps now helps avoid costly incidents and keeps everyone safer as temperatures drop.
If you have concerns regarding a vacant or abandoned property, or require guidance in securing your own, please contact our office at (502) 574-2508. Your help plays a vital role in maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods throughout the winter season.
Let's join forces to freeze out fire risk and protect our community––your action matters!
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Thank you!
It was a joy to join the Iroquois Neighborhood Association for their annual Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Exchange. Thank you to everyone who came out and is working to make our neighborhoods better
Was your small business affected by the UPS crash?
The U.S. Small Business Administration is assisting small Louisville businesses impacted by the tragic UPS cargo plane crash that affected our district on November 4. Beginning Friday, November 21st, SBA customer service representatives will be available at the Business Recovery Center (200 High Rise Dr. Louisville, KY 40213) to answer questions about SBA's disaster loan program, explain the application process, and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can also schedule an appointment at appointments.sba.gov.
Pick up a free COVID-19 and flu test kit today!
Starting Monday, Nov. 3, free COVID-19 and flu test kits were made available for pickup at all Louisville Metro community centers during operating hours—while supplies last.
Testing at home helps reduce the spread of illness and delivers results in minutes. Even if you don’t have symptoms, you could still be contagious, which why testing is so important.
If you test positive, please contact your healthcare provider or call our COVID-19/flu helpline at 502-574-8207.
Shively Christian Church is gearing up for its 2026 Basketball League for 3rd–5th graders!
The season will kick off with team practices beginning in December, and the first game will take place on January 3rd, 2026. Students are invited to grow their skills, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive team environment.
📅 Registration is open now through November 30th, and families can sign up at https://shivelychristian.com/basketball. The league donation is $35 for the full season.
Players are also encouraged to attend the Skills Showcase on November 22nd, 2025, where they’ll have an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and get a feel for the league before the season starts.
📍 All activities take place at 1822 Kendall Lane, Louisville, KY 40216.
For questions, families can contact amanda@shivelychristian.com.
Help spread the word to families with 3rd–5th graders—it's going to be an exciting season!
Help Louisville Metro understand and respond to community needs
The Louisville Metro Office of Social Services is currently conducting its annual Community Needs Assessment to collect information about the needs of Jefferson County residents like you. This is a totally anonymous survey that asks questions about needs related to housing, employment, education, and more. Please follow this link to fill out the survey, which can take between 5-15 minutes to fill out. The survey can be taken by any Jefferson County resident over the age of 18. Thank you for your time and efforts in sharing this information. The survey will close December 5.
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 Important Note: These notices are from the Office of Planning, informing neighbors about development applications being submitted in their area.
Conditional Use Permits for 7801 Delightful Way
To the Adjoining Property Owners, Neighborhood Group Representatives expressing interest in this area and Metro Councilperson for the 23rd District:
Dev Subedi of D & L Property, LLC plans to submit an application to request two Conditional Use Permits for 7801 Delightful Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40291 (the “Property”).
The Property is now vacant, but a church has operated on the Property since 2004 until the recent sale. The Property is located off Beulah Church Road on Delightful Way. Positioned near the center of the 4.23-acre lot, the building is surrounded by parking areas and green space, creating a buffer between it and the surrounding residences.
Operating under Healthy ADHC of Louisville, LLC, Dev Subedi is an established owner and operator of multiple adult daycare facilities in the Louisville community and plans to use the existing building on the Property to operate both an adult daycare facility and an event center. No new construction is proposed to the existing building at this time. To provide these necessary community services to the area within the current Residential Four (“R-4”) zone, two Conditional Use Permits are required.
We appreciate the feedback we received on our earlier zone change request. To better align with the community, we believe the Conditional Use Permits will offer a more balanced path forward.
In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, we have been directed to invite you to discuss this proposal before a Formal Application can be filed. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to discuss the proposal with Dev Subedi or his representative. This meeting will be held in addition to the established public hearing procedures of the Planning Commission.
The meeting to discuss this development proposal will be held on: December 8th, 2025, at 6:00 PM
7801 Delightful Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40291
At this meeting, Mr. Subedi or his representative will explain the proposal and then discuss any questions you may have. We encourage you to attend this meeting and share your thoughts.
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 Here are a list of recourses available for our constituents
LIHEAP:
As temperatures drop, no one should have to choose between warmth and other necessities.
Louisville’s LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is here to help, offering one-time home heating assistance for low-income households. Please share this information for those who may be in need!
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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