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Committee on Sustainability and Parks

Thursday, June 9, 2016 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Sustainability and Parks Committee approved additional funding for the McNeely Lake Access Road project and accepted a donation of appliances for the Newburg Community Center. The committee also held a resolution regarding a new soccer stadium location.

Key Decisions

  • Transportation funding for McNeely Lake Access Road project Passed
  • Donation of appliances for Newburg Community Center Passed
  • Champions Park soccer stadium dedication Held
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $795,921 OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE MCNEELY LAKE ACCESS ROAD AND PARALLEL SHARED USE PATH PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Tandy, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Marty Storch, Metro Parks, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF FIVE GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES VALUED AT A TOTAL OF $5,950 TO BE INSTALLED AT THE NEWBURG COMMUNITY CENTER AND ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Tandy, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Marty Storch, Metro Parks, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL RECOMMENDING THE DEDICATION OF CHAMPIONS PARK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SOCCER STADIUM.
    Resolution

    This item remained Held.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 1:41 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on June 9, 2016.

  9. 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.
  10. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  11. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office