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Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee met to discuss several grant and land donation resolutions related to parks and infrastructure improvements. Three resolutions were recommended for approval, including a donation for park equipment and a bicyclist safety education grant. The committee also discussed a land donation from McMahan Group LLC for a right-of-way dedication.

Key Decisions

  • Henry Heuser Donation for Cherokee Park Passed
  • Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant Passed
  • McMahan Group LLC Land Donation Tabled
  • Public Trees and Environmental Infrastructure Ordinance Remained Tabled
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Vice Chair Ackerson arrived at 3:06 PM.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Metro Parks and Recreation - Seve Ghose, Director
    Discussion Item

    The following people from Metro Parks spoke to the item: - Seve Ghose (handout) - Mesude Ozyurekoglu - Tim Fulton

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $118,700 FROM HENRY HEUSER FOR PURCHASE OF A STUMP GRINDING MACHINE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT CHEROKEE PARK TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Welch, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Mesude Ozyurekoglu, 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 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $32,800.10 FROM THE PAULA NYE MEMORIAL BICYCLIST AND PEDESTRIAN EDUCATION GRANT FOR FIVE PROGRAMS TO BE 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 Welch, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Rolf Eisinger, Public Works, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE MCMAHAN GROUP LLC OF AN 18.5 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF HUNSINGER LANE FOR A RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION WITH A FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $26,794.00.
    Resolution
    Action: tabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Welch, seconded by Committee Member Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. There was no one present to speak to the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Resolution be tabled. The motion carried without objection and the Resolution was Tabled.

  9. 5. 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.

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Fowler adjourned the meeting at 4:04 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 26, 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.
  12. R-144-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE MCMAHAN GROUP LLC OF AN 18.5 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF HUNSINGER LANE FOR A RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION WITH A FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $26,794.00.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

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  14. Clerk(s)

    Jess Helton, CKMC

  15. Support Staff

    Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  16. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5), Council Member David James (D-6), and Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11)

  17. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE MCMAHAN GROUP LLC OF AN 18.5 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF HUNSINGER LANE FOR A RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION WITH A FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $26,794.00.
    Resolution
    Action: untabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel seconded by Committee Member Welch, that this Resolution be untabled. The motion carried without objection. Council Member Kramer spoke to the item.