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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1620 River Road

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee met to discuss the Waterfront Botanical Gardens and approve two transportation-related resolutions. The committee heard updates on a Safe Routes to School project and a streetscape improvement plan for E. Main Street.

Key Decisions

  • Safe Routes to School Funding for Kenwood Elementary Passed
  • E. Main Street Streetscape Project Agreement Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

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 and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9)

  4. Untitled item
  5. Special Discussion
  6. 1. UPDATE ON THE WATERFRONT BOTANICAL GARDENS - KASEY MAIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    Discussion Item

    Kasey Maier, Waterfront Botanical Gardens, provided an update and answered questions. John Callihan, Mayor's Office, also spoke and answered questions.

  7. Pending Legislation
  8. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $110,000 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THE RIGHT OF WAY PHASE FOR THE KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Benson, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Mache' Readus-Wright, Metro Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR’S SIGNATURE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS CONCERNING A PROJECT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STREETSCAPE ON E. MAIN STREET BETWEEN CLAY AND JACKSON STREETS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Jeff Brown, Metro Public Works and Assets, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 3:25 PM. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on October 12, 2017.

  11. 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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  13. Clerk

    H. Stephen Ott, CKMC