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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee met briefly to approve two funding resolutions for local parks projects, including a road access project and a mobile playground platform. Both resolutions will provide additional funding to Metro Parks from state and national sources.

Key Decisions

  • McNeely Lake Access Road Funding Passed
  • Mobile Playground Platform Grant Passed
  • Public Trees Protection Ordinance Tabled
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:04 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Ackerson was given an excused absence, however he arrived at 3:09 PM.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $58,969 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 Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jason Canuel, Metro Parks, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A $30,000 GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION TO FUND A MOBILE PLAYGROUND PLATFORM PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Stuckel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Bennett Knox, Jefferson Memorial Forest, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SUBCHAPTER OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES, TREE CANOPY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE (AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION) (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance

    This item remained Tabled.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:11 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on September 14, 2017.

  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.
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  10. Clerk

    Jess Helton, CKMC

  11. Support Staff

    Lonita Baker, Jefferson County Attorney's Office