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Committee on Sustainability

Thursday, July 30, 2015 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Sustainability met to discuss solar energy development and waterfront park expansion in Louisville. After hearing from stakeholders, they recommended approval for the solar energy resolution and the Waterfront Park Phase IV Master Plan, moving both items forward to the full Council meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Solar Energy Support Resolution Tabled
  • Waterfront Park Phase IV Master Plan Recommended for Approval
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call

    Council Member Peden arrived at 3:15 p.m. and left at 3:41 p.m.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. David Karem, Waterfront Development Corporation - Current WDC plans.
    Discussion Item
  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF SOLAR ENERGY IN METRO LOUISVILLE. (Action Required By: January 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Council Member Peden, seconded by Council Member Hollander, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Council Members Blackwell and Hollander introduced the item. Tim Darst, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Lighting, spoke to the item.

  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE LOUISVILLE WATERFRONT PARK PHASE IV MASTER PLAN REPORT AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT GUIDING THE WESTWARD EXPANSION OF WATERFRONT PARK. (Action Required By: January 2016)
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Council Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:52 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 July 30, 2015.

  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. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5) Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12) Council President David Tandy (D-4) Council Member Dan Johnson (D-21)

  11. Clerk

    Rebecca Simmons, Assistant Clerk

  12. Supporting Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  13. 2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF SOLAR ENERGY IN METRO LOUISVILLE. (Action Required By: January 2016)
    Resolution
    Action: tabled Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Council Member Hollander, that this Resolution be tabled. The motion carried by voice vote.