Committee on Sustainability and Parks
TL;DR
The Sustainability and Parks Committee met to discuss Victory Park improvements and accepted a substantial donation from the Louisville Olmstead Parks Conservancy. The $365,000 donation will support planning and construction of park enhancements, which could improve local recreational spaces for residents.
Key Decisions
- Accept Parks Donation for Victory Park Passed
Agenda
- Call to Order
Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
- Roll Call
Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.
- Special Discussion
- 1. Gina O'Brien - BrightsideDiscussion Item
- Pending Legislation
- 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A LOUISVILLE OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY, INC. DONATION UP TO $365,000 SUPPORTING PLANNING, DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF VICTORY PARK IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.ResolutionAction: recommended for approval Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Leet, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jason Canuel, Metro Parks and Wanda Smith, District 6 Legislative Assistant, spoke to the item and presented the Victory Park Layout. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
- Adjournment
Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 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 October 20, 2016.
- 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.
- Page Break
- Clerk
Mary Whitlock, CKMC
- 1. Gina O'Brien - BrightsideDiscussion Item
Gina O'Brien, Brightside, spoke to the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation.