 Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting
Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight after Mayor Craig Greenberg’s Budget Address. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Mayor Greenberg’s FY 2025-2026 Budget Address
Old Business
- Approved zoning of property at the following locations:
- 9300 and 9308 Old Bardstown Road, 10313 and 10311 R Thixton Lane
- 1918, 1922, and 1926 Lower Hunters Trace
- Approved Neighborhood Development Funds for the following organizations:
- Hildegard House for operating expenses
- Greater Louisville Pride Foundation for banner honoring the band, My Morning Jacket
- 22nd Annual Ken-Ducky Fundraising event
- Louisville Academy of Music for Summer Symposium
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously
- O-081-25: an ordinance transferring $213,776 from the capital budget project titled Louisville Muhammad Ali Center Improvement to the operating budget for operational purposes.
- R-032-25: resolution accepting $40,500 of funding from the US Department of Agriculture for the Summer Feeding Service Grant program.
- R-034-25: resolution ratifying and approving a collective bargaining agreement relating to wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for certain employees of the Louisville Zoo.
- R-035-25: resolution recognizing the Meriwether-Fort Hill Neighborhood Association and adopting the official neighborhood map.
- Neighborhood Development Funds to Metro Parks for fence repair at Field Elementary School.
Tonight’s 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, May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
8 am (Friday, April 25, 2025) – 4 pm (Saturday, April 26, 2025)
• Preston Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street
Saturday, April 26, 2025
4 am – 4 pm
• Main Street from Shelby Street to Brook Street
• Hancock Street from Main Street to Franklin Street
• Franklin Street from Hancock Street to Clay Street
• Clay Street from Franklin Street to Witherspoon Street
• Preston Street from Main Street to River Road
• River Road from Witherspoon Street to Edith Lane (local access to Riverpark Place Apts)
• Witherspoon Street from Floyd Street to River Road
6 am – 4 pm
• Iroquois Park
• 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Southern Parkway
• 3rd Street from Central Avenue to Main Street
6:30 am – 4 pm
• Main Street from Shelby Street to 20th Street
• 20th Street from Main Street to Market Street
• Market Street from 20th Street to 13th Street
• 18th Street from Main Street to Market Street
• Muhammad Ali Boulevard from 12th Street to 20th Street
• 18th Street form Cedar Street to Magazine Street
• Madison Street from 20th Street to 13th Street
• Chestnut Street from 20th Street to 13th Street
• 13th Street from Market Street to Chestnut Street
• 12th Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
• Broadway from 15th Street to 2nd Street
• 4th Street from Broadway to Oakdale Avenue
• Park Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street
• 6th Street from Park Avenue to Magnolia Avenue
• Magnolia Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street
• Central Avenue from Taylor Boulevard to 2nd Street
7 am – 4 pm
• Southern Parkway from 3rd Street to New Cut Road
• Taylor Boulevard from Huntoon Avenue to Southern Parkway
• New Cut Road from Southern Parkway to Kenwood Drive
 District 21 Brightside Cleanup was a Success!
We are incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us in cleaning the South End this past weekend. The turnout was fantastic, with families from across our district participating. ☀️🧹🌿
Neighborhood cleanups offer several benefits:
- Strengthen community bonds and collaboration.
- Improve the local environment by reducing pollution.
- Enhance community pride and morale.
- Reduce crime by maintaining cleaner areas.
- Encourage civic responsibility and ownership.
- Provide educational opportunities on conservation.
- Build partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Let’s keep working together to keep our community clean.😁
 Join us for a community chat with your District 21 Councilor!
We're delighted to welcome Shawn Rilley from TARC, who will share the latest updates on public transportation. Additionally, Elizabeth Peña from Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Office will be joining us to discuss the various constituent services available. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how these services benefit our community and to get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there!
Special Guest: Shawn Rilley(TARC) & Elizabeth Peña from Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Office
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Lynnview City Hall
We can't wait to see you there!
 Join the Speed Arts Museum for a Community Day Celebrating Immigrants and Refugee!
Join the Speed this Community Day in celebrating our vibrant community with dancing, music, art making, and poetry from all over the world to right here in Louisville.
Art making for all ages -1 pm – 3:30 pm with dancing and performances starting at 2 pm –4 pm
In Partnership with Americana Center, Backside Learning Center, Adelante Hispanic Achievers, KRM, and Asia Institute Crane House
This Community Day the Speed will be celebrating Immigrants and refugee- Community Members who have left their home place of origin and now call Kentucky Home. We will be sharing art making, music and lifting up the rich wealth of cultural heritage we have from around the world and right here in Louisville.
To learn more about how you can join in on the fun, click the button below!
 Jefferson County Residents Can Apply for Electric Assistance through the Louisville Metro Office of Social Services
Kentucky households may qualify for a one-time electric benefit through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. Applications will be accepted from April 15 to May 30, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring Subsidy is designed to help households with incomes up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines offset their cooling costs. It provides a one-time electric benefit, which is paid directly to the household’s electricity vendor.
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. This toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at the time of application:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of income from the preceding month for all household members.
- Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord (if electric is included in your rent), or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program.
- The account number and name on the account for your electric bill.
Spring Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice, a past due bill, or eviction notice. The Subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
 Come Participate in the Duck Race of the Year
The Ken-Ducky Derby and Harbor House of Louisville are partnering to bring you this year's Ken-Ducky Derby, a duck race like you've never seen before. To find out how you can participate in the fun while raising awareness for such an amazing non-profit, click here.
 April 27th Street Access
In honor of the 2025 Pegasus Parade, certain streets will experience closures and delays on Sunday April 27th. Please click on the links below for more information and to stay informed.
Click here to see the streets that will be impacted on April 27th.
 Mayor Craig Greenberg Announces “Mulch Mondays” will begin April 28
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has announced that starting April 28, Louisville Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry Division will host "Mulch Mondays." The event will recur every Monday through the end of summer.
On “Mulch Mondays” Louisville residents and non-profit organizations are invited to pick up natural, dye-free mulch at no cost from the Urban Forestry Division’s office, located at 9200 Whipps Mill Road, Lyndon, KY 40242. Participants must make an appointment via this form and show a Jefferson County ID. Mulch will be available every Monday from 1-3 p.m. except national holidays.
“This is a great opportunity to combine sustainable practices with community benefit,” said Mayor Greenberg. “This mulch is made of dead or dying trees that we’ve had to remove from public property, and now our residents can benefit by obtaining mulch free of charge that will beautify their property, their neighborhood and our community .”
Participants must bring their own containers such as trailers, truck beds, buckets, or garbage bags, to transport up to three cubic yards of mulch.
"Naturally dye-free provides numerous benefits for gardens and tree berms, including temperature regulation, erosion prevention, and weed suppression," said Mesude Ozyurekoglu, Assistant Director of Urban Forestry at Louisville Parks and Recreation. “It is exciting to be able to provide this sustainable resource to those in our community.”
 We need your Help- Take the Litter Survey
The Waste Management District is seeking insight into Louisville residents' opinions on the effects, prevalence, and consequences of littering, and litter prevention and abatement efforts. This survey will only take a few minutes of your time!
Click here to access the survey!
 Be Prepared for Derby Season
Below are the details regarding the 2025 Kentucky Oaks and Derby season. Several streets will be closed, and there will be non-parking zones in effect. To find out which specific streets will be impacted, please click on the links below.
Click here to view the 2025 KENTUCKY OAKS AND DERBY NO PARKING AREAS
Click here to view the KENTUCKY OAKS AND DERBY INTERSTATE/STREET CLOSURES
for Wednesday, April 30 - Saturday, May 3, 2025
 Let us know what you think!
We are pleased to share with the Louisville community the draft Louisville Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP), now available for public comment. There are two documents available for review / comment:
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UFMP Executive Summary: This is a brief (25-page PDF) summary of the full plan. If you want a quick review, this one is for you.
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Full UFMP: This is a long document (115 page PDF) with all the details from the entire project - details on existing conditions, summary of public input, plan goals, and detailed strategies and action steps. If you want all the details, this one is for you.
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UFMP Findings & Strategies: This is a one pager (front and back) that just provides a quick list of existing conditions, strategies and actions. If you're really short on time or want a quick reference document, this is the one for you.
The annual Festival of Flowers takes place on the second Saturday in May. This year's Festival of Flowers is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the corner of Southern Parkway and West Wellington Avenue. Beechmont Neighborhood Association offers a large selection of flowers, herbs, perennials, and hanging baskets for sale. Local artisans and crafters sell handmade items like soaps, pottery, and textiles.
For announcements about upcoming festivals, follow the Beechmont Neighborhood Association’s Facebook page.
Vendor Information
We welcome vendors selling handmade items. No flea market or yard sale items should be permitted.
The Beechmont Neighborhood Association is the main vendor of plants, but additional plant sales may be considered on an individual basis.
Access the vendor application here. Space is limited, so don't delay on applying.
Each vendor will be provided a 10’x10’ space. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables, chairs, and tents. The fee to set up is $40 for early registration and $50 for late registration, and each vendor will be asked to provide one item for inclusion in our silent auction.
For any questions, please contact Debbie Thompson at hdbthom@gmail.com.
 May is Water Safety Month! 
Drowning can happen anywhere with standing water—from bathtubs to backyard pools to open lakes. Give kids the skills they need to stay safe, build confidence, and enjoy the water!
Everyone is encouraged to take part in FREE 1-hour clinics that introduce basic swimming and water safety skills from the YMCA’s Safety Around Water curriculum. These sessions help kids and adults build confidence, learn essential skills, and stay safer around water.
No swim experience needed—just come ready to learn and have fun! Register here: https://www.ymcalouisville.org/prog.../swimming/water-safety
 Exterior Code Alleviation Program (ECAP)
ECAP is specifically designed to address exterior code violations issued against a property, as well as interior repairs that are related to the exterior code violation repairs. Participants in this program must be referred by Codes & Regulations. Households must be at or below 50% of the Area Median income. Once all code violations have been repaired, Codes & Regulations will drop all charges. Call (502) 574-5850 for more information.
 
The purpose of the Lead-Safe Louisville Program is to eliminate lead hazards that exist in both owner-occupied and rental units in the Metro Louisville area, especially those in which children under six years of age reside. Houses and apartments built before 1978 are most likely to have lead-based paint which can create a hazard to its inhabitants. Key risk factors are chipping or peeling paint on doors, windows, woodwork or exterior siding. Children are particularly prone to lead poisoning in such environments.
Eligible units are based on the following:
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Built prior to 1978
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Child or children under the age of six and/or pregnant women live in or visit the home approximately 6 or more hours a week
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Income is below or at 80% AMI based on the size of the family
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Homeowners must have homeowners' insurance
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Have not been assisted through the program before
Persons assisted through this program can be homeowners (owner-occupied) or landlords, though the occupant, homeowners and tenants, must meet the income qualifications.
 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 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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