Ad Hoc Committee on Efficiencies

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Ad Hoc Committee on Efficiencies held a meeting discussing potential urban development and property initiatives. Representatives from Louisville Forward presented on demolition and vacant properties, while Weyland Ventures discussed a project referred to as PARC.

Key Decisions

  • Vacant and Abandoned Properties Discussion Under Review
  • PARC Project Presentation Pending Further Review
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Yates called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Yates introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Mr. Michael Smith, Baker McKenzie Attorneys - Public-Private Partnerships Specifically Related to Parking and the Unravelling of Associated Bonds
    Discussion Item

    Chair Person Yates announced that Mr. Smith will be presenting at the next committee meeting.

  5. 2. Lee Weyland and Barry Alberts, Weyland Ventures - PARC
    Discussion Item

    Mr. Lee Weyland and Barry Alberts, Weyland Ventures, spoke to the item and gave a presentation.

  6. 3. Mary Ellen Wiederwohl and Laura Grabowski, Louisville Forward - Demolition and Vacant & Abandoned Properties
    Discussion Item

    Mary Ellen Wiederwohl and Laura Grabowski, Louisville Forward, spoke to the item and gave a presentation.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:35 PM.

  8. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  9. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

  10. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9), and Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18)

  11. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office