The public meeting to gather suggestions for the restoration of the northern overlook at Iroquois Park had nearly 75 citizens in attendance. Residents visited tents set up to learn about different aspects of the park and the project. Subjects included history, capital dollars spent and available, geology, watershed, etc… People turned in their suggestions to Olmsted.

“From speaking with those in attendance, suggestions range from a covered pavilion to a restaurant;” said Councilwoman Butler. She is pictured below with Metro Parks Asstistant Director Marty Storch, Metro Parks Director Mike Heitz and State Representative Denny Butler.

Overall this million dollar project is a collaboration of public and private funds.

Thanks to all who participated in the public exercise. The weather was great and the view is spectacular! Thank you to Charlie Keys for taking the pictures!

Ramp closure on Interstate 264 scheduled for July 18-20

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists of a ramp closure on eastbound Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) this weekend. Contract crews will be installing panels for a new sound barrier along the exit ramp at Southern Parkway.

The exit ramp from eastbound I-264 to Southern Parkway (Exit 10) is scheduled for closure from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18 until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Motorists should follow the signed detour via eastbound I-264, Crittenden Drive and westbound I-264.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.

Public Works to Sell Compost Bins and Rain Barrels

Limited time sale begins July 21!

Monday's - Friday's (While supplies last)

8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Solid Waste Management Office, 600 Meriwether Street.

The Louisville Metro Public Works Department Solid Waste Management Division will offer compost bins and rain barrels for sale for a limited time beginning July 21. The two products offer ways to turn organic waste into valuable compost and collect rain for use in watering gardens. Rain barrels are priced at $55 each and compost bins at $45 each. Each 1,000 residents who actively compost divert 600,000 pounds of organic waste from local landfills each year. One inch of rain falling on a 1,000 sq. ft. roof harvests up to 600 gallons of rainwater for use on lawns and gardens without turning on the tap. For additional call 574-3571.

Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8 P.M. "2014 Free Monday Night Movies" features "Man of Steel"

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert.

Friday, July 25 at 6 P.M. & Saturday, July 26 at noon is the "Kentucky Music Weekend Bluegrass Festival"

Enjoy additional free movies and other events this summer at Iroquois Amphitheater, in Iroquois Park. For more information on all scheduled events call 368-5865 or visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Email/Text Reminders for Junk Set Out

With the next junk pickup dates fast approaching you may now sign up for email and text reminders for your junk collection week. Just visit www.louisvilleky.gov and enter your address on the left side of the screen under “311 Service Lookup”. Select your address from the drop down menu. Under the “junk set out” section you can now click email/text reminders and sign up to be notified.

2014 National Night out!

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

4TH DIVISION:

5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Wyandotte Park - 1100 Beecher Street

3RD DIVISION:

5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Home Depot - 6840 Dixie Hwy

6TH DIVISION:

6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Target Okolona - 7311 Jefferson Blvd

2014 Louisville Metro RSVP 4th Annual In-Service Training

(Retired & Senior Volunteer Program - 4 hrs. credit)

“Volunteer Roundup!”

Friday, August 15th, 2014

9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Home of the Innocents

1100 E. Market Street, Louisville KY 40206

Directions: Enter from Mellwood Avenue. Park in HOI lots or on adjacent streets. Use doors to “Pool” – proceed down hallway to Gymnasium.

Limited seating available. Call by August 9th to reserve your seat! Call 574-1530 for further information.

Taste of South Louisville!

Saturday, August 23, 2014

6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Churchill Downs, Millionaires Row 4

This exciting event showcases samplings of restaurants/food vendors from South Louisville and surrounding areas.

For further information call 502-361-7763.

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Our friends at Develop Louisville, part of the new Louisville Forward, are proud to introduce a Homebuyer Assistance Program to help aspiring home buyers, in low to moderate income households, purchase a home. For further information please click on the following Learn more...

MetroTV Now Available on AT&T U-verse

MetroTV, the official citizen television window into Louisville Metro Government, is now available to subscribers of AT&T U-verse on Channel 99. U-verse subscribers now have access to the same MetroTV programming already available to Time Warner Cable Subscribers on Channel 25.

MetroTV launched on U-verse June 16 throughout Louisville. Programming features live and replayed coverage of meetings of the Metro Council, coverage of press conferences of the Mayor’s Office, coverage of Metro Government departments and services, and coverage of community events.

MetroTV also provides special services, such as a calendar of events provided by Metro Council members, and programs developed in partnership with Metro Government agencies. Community events hosted by local organizations such as the Fund for the Arts and Louisville Public Media are also covered among nearly 1,000 original MetroTV programs and over 400 programming hours annually.

“Joining the U-verse programming lineup is a real plus for Louisville,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. “It’s a great way to allow more citizens to keep informed and see their government at work.”

“The public, education and government programming available on channel 99 and through the Main Menu of U-verse TV provides our Kentucky U-verse TV customers access to insightful and locally-based programming,” said AT&T Kentucky President Hood Harris.

Coalition for the Homeless

Do you know someone who is homeless or needs a place to stay? The Client Care Services staff at the Coalition for the Homeless can help. They assist clients in getting bed reservations at area shelters, providing the Continuum of Care Shelter ID cards for easier access at shelters, and providing resources and referrals in the Louisville Metro area for social service agencies. Call them at 637-2337 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for more information.

COUNCILWOMAN MARIANNE BUTLER
District 15
Questions? Contact Us
Office: 502-574-1115 or 502-574-3918

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