Louisville, KY

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee will discuss two pending items: an ordinance to permit foraging of certain plant material in Louisville Metro Parks, and a resolution urging implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan to protect the tree canopy. Both items have been held or postponed multiple times and are scheduled for further discussion.

• Ordinance O-108-26 to amend LMCO 42.31 to permit foraging in Metro Parks
• Resolution R-142-25 urging implementation of Urban Forest Master Plan strategies
• Discussion of the Louisville Loop with Public Works and Metro Parks staff

Budget Committee

The Louisville Metro Budget Committee will discuss the Joshua Community Connectors contract and performance report, and consider several ordinances transferring funds between budget categories and districts. The most significant item is a resolution to accept up to $13,470,000 in federal appropriations for various projects. The agenda is tentative, and the chair may not hear all items.

• Resolution R-110-26 to accept up to $13,470,000 from federal appropriations acts for various projects
• Ordinance O-233-26 transferring $70,000 from District 9 Capital Infrastructure Fund to Neighborhood Development Fund
• Ordinance O-234-26 transferring $50,000 from District 9 Neighborhood Development Fund to Council General Operations
• Ordinance O-213-26 transferring $35,000 from District 3 Neighborhood Development Fund to Council General Operations
• Ordinance O-222-26 transferring $136,336.49 from BIL grants to Emergency Services for USDA streambank stabilization

Code Enforcement Board

Appropriations Committee

Metro Council

Chickasaw Architectural Review Committee

The Chickasaw Architectural Review Committee is meeting to consider one new business item: an after-the-fact request for a front porch addition, replacement of front façade windows, and installation of a metal privacy fence at 3715 W Kentucky Street. The committee will decide whether to approve the work as completed. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• After-the-fact front porch addition at 3715 W Kentucky Street
• Replacement of front façade windows
• Installation of a metal privacy fence
• Case 26-COA-0156, owner Vildan Ahmic, V and N Imperial Properties

Budget Committee

Planning Commission

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission will hold a business session to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The amendment, requested by Louisville Metro, applies to all council districts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings.

• Text Amendment 25-LDC-0014 to the Land Development Code for Data Centers
• Applicant: Louisville Metro
• Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro, all council districts
• Case Manager: Joseph Haberman, AICP, Planning & Design Manager
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (July 27, July 30, August 5, August 6, and August 10, 2026)

Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission

The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to waive the two-year deed restriction for a wrecking permit to demolish a house at 3723 Fairway Lane. The commission will also discuss a draft of the Illustrated Standard Design Guidelines, which apply to all districts. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 21, 2026.

• Public hearing on waiver of two-year deed restriction for demolition of 3723 Fairway Lane (BLD-WRE-26-00172)
• Discussion of draft Illustrated Standard Design Guidelines
• Approval of May 21, 2026 minutes

Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board

The Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board will meet in person to discuss updates on several conservation easements, including Hillard Musselman, Culbertson, and Mattingly, and to consider policies for accepting donations of conservation easements and land. The agenda also includes a discussion about the Land Trust Alliance Rally 2026. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hillard Musselman Conservation Easement at 346 S Peterson Ave, 329 S Ewing Ave, and Parcel ID 071A00750000
• Discussion of Culbertson Conservation Easement at 8401 Dawson Hill Road
• Policies for Considering Donations of Conservation Easements and Land
• Monitoring visit for Mattingly Conservation Easement at 161 R Outer Loop
• Discussion of Land Trust Alliance Rally 2026

Code Enforcement Board

Planning Commission

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider four items: closing an unnamed alley between N. Peterson and Frankfort Avenues, a detailed district development plan for a convenience store at 6311 Commerce Park Court, a minor subdivision plat amendment at 10107 Watterson Trail, and two land development code waivers for a property at 1601 Dixie Hwy. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Closure of unnamed alley between N. Peterson Avenue and Frankfort Avenue (26-STRCLOSURE-0023)
• Detailed District Development Plan with binding elements and waivers for Flying Horse C-Store at 6311 Commerce Park Court (26-DDP-0022)
• Minor subdivision plat amendment for Pound Minor Subdivision at 10107 Watterson Trail (26-MPLAT-0090)
• Waivers for accessory structure visibility and VUA LBA planting at 1601 Dixie Hwy (26-WAIVER-0099)

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee is meeting to consider one pending legislation item: a resolution to honor Deacon James Turner and M. Annette Mandley-Turner by naming the corner of 32nd Street and West Broadway as 'Rev. Deacon James and M. Annette Turner Way'. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only this single substantive item listed.

• Resolution R-093-26 to name the corner of 32nd Street and West Broadway as 'Rev. Deacon James and M. Annette Turner Way'

The committee voted to recommend approval of a resolution to name the corner of 32nd Street and West Broadway as 'Rev. Deacon James and M. Annette Turner Way' in honor of the couple. The resolution was sent to the consent calendar for the full Metro Council meeting on August 27, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of R-093-26, honorary street naming for James and Annette Turner (voice vote, sent to consent calendar)

Appropriations Committee

The Louisville Metro Appropriations Committee will review a series of ordinances appropriating Neighborhood Development Funds for various community projects and events. The largest item is a $40,000 allocation for a boardwalk around Putney Pond in District 16. Other items include funding for traffic safety beacons, community festivals, landscaping, and a utility assistance program.

• $40,000 from District 16 NDF to City of Prospect for Putney Pond boardwalk construction
• $19,501 amended with $5,000 from District 9 capital funds for rapid flashing beacons at Lexington Road and Wentworth Avenue
• $10,000 from District 6 NDF to Central Louisville Community Ministries for LG&E bill assistance
• $7,410 from District 23 NDF for Highview fall festival, holiday fest, and website maintenance
• $5,440 from District 2 NDF for landscaping at Shepherdsville Road and Newburg Road intersection

Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee

The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review one new business item: an after-the-fact request for a terraced retaining wall at 433 Park Avenue. The committee will decide whether to approve the already-built structure.

• After-the-fact terraced retaining wall at 433 Park Avenue (case 26-COA-0146)
• Applicant and representative: Samuel Pera; owner: Willoughby Ventures LLC
• Council District 6, represented by JP Lyninger

Public Safety Committee

The Louisville Metro Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive an update on the first responder drone program from Lt. Col. Kyle Fekete of the Louisville Fire Department. The agenda includes only this special discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Update on first responder drone program by Lt. Col. Kyle Fekete, Louisville Fire Department (ID 26-0767)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss two pending ordinances: a detailed district development plan for properties at 8803, 8805, and 8807 Old Bardstown Road, and an amendment to the Land Development Code regarding package liquor stores. No final votes are scheduled; the agenda is tentative and items may be postponed.

• Detailed District Development Plan for 8803, 8805, 8807 Old Bardstown Road (7.02 acres, Case 26DDP0005)
• Ordinance to amend Land Development Code regarding package liquor stores (Case 26-LDC-0003)
• Both items assigned to committee on 8/13/26, action required by February 13, 2027

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will hold a special discussion on housing accountability, which includes pending legislation on the SAFE Law (amending police department policies) and an ordinance amending the debt service adjustment. The committee will also consider several board appointments and reappointments. The agenda is tentative, and the chair may choose not to hear all items.

• Discussion of SAFE Law ordinance (O-009-26) amending LMCO Chapter 36 on police policies
• Ordinance O-161-26 amending LMCO Section 50.24 on debt service adjustment
• Appointment of Danita Cheatham to Deputy Sheriff Merit Board (term expires June 13, 2027)
• Reappointment of Yvonne Jones to Human Relations Advocacy Board (term expires September 30, 2029)
• Appointment of Dr. Kaveh Zamanian to Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (term expires August 16, 2029)

The committee recommended five appointments/reappointments to various boards for full Council approval, including Danita Cheatham to the Deputy Sheriff Merit Board, Renesha Martin and Yvonne Jones to the Human Relations Advocacy Board, Daniel Corrie Shull to the Kentuckiana Works Workforce Development Board, and Dr. Kaveh Zamanian to the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Two pending ordinances—the SAFE Law (O-009-26) and the Debt Service Adjustment amendment (O-161-26)—remained held in committee with no action. The committee also held a special discussion on housing accountability with staff from Codes & Regulations and Economic Development.

• Recommended Danita Cheatham to Deputy Sheriff Merit Board (voice vote)
• Recommended Renesha Martin to Human Relations Advocacy Board (voice vote)
• Recommended Yvonne Jones reappointment to Human Relations Advocacy Board (voice vote)
• Recommended Daniel Corrie Shull to Kentuckiana Works Workforce Development Board (voice vote)
• Recommended Dr. Kaveh Zamanian to Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau (voice vote)
• Held O-009-26 SAFE Law ordinance in committee
• Held O-161-26 Debt Service Adjustment ordinance in committee

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hear a major capital projects update and consider a resolution to declare property at 3705 Stone Lakes Drive surplus and authorize its transfer. The committee will also vote on appointments and reappointments to the Complete Streets Coalition, including new members Kristi Ashby, Adam Stegemann, Brad Herschler, and Mira Sullivan, and reappointments for several current members. These items have been held over from previous meetings.

• Resolution to declare 3705 Stone Lakes Drive surplus and authorize transfer (ID 26-1143)
• Appointment of Kristi Ashby to Complete Streets Coalition (term expires May 14, 2029)
• Appointment of Adam Stegemann to Complete Streets Coalition (term expires May 14, 2029)
• Appointment of Brad Herschler to Complete Streets Coalition (term expires May 14, 2029)
• Appointment of Mira Sullivan to Complete Streets Coalition (term expires May 14, 2029)

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of R-101-26, declaring property at 3705 Stone Lakes Drive surplus and authorizing its transfer. The resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar for the full Council meeting on August 27, 2026. All other items, including appointments to the Complete Streets Coalition, were held in committee with no action taken.

• Recommended approval of R-101-26, surplus property at 3705 Stone Lakes Drive (voice vote)
• Sent R-101-26 to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration
• Held 13 Complete Streets Coalition appointments in committee

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider five resolutions, including approving noncompetitively negotiated contracts and granting local incentives. The most consequential item is a resolution authorizing the mayor to request a $1,178,295 Kentucky Product Development Initiative grant for the Louisville Riverport Authority, with local match funding if awarded. Other items include contracts for the Louisville Zoological Gardens, LMPD forensic medical services, and wastewater monitoring.

• R-109-26: Request $1,178,295 Kentucky Product Development Initiative grant for Louisville Riverport Authority
• R-095-26: $140,000 contract for Louisville Zoological Gardens mentor/internship program with JCTC
• R-103-26: $200,000 contract for LMPD forensic medical services for abused/neglected children (Norton Children's Medical Group)
• R-106-26: $150,000 contract for wastewater monitoring with University of Louisville Research Foundation
• R-107-26: Granting local incentives to KPFF, Inc. under KRS Chapter 154, Subchapter 32

Public Works Committee

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Louisville Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on eight items, including variances for setbacks and fence height, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and a conditional use permit for a rehabilitation home. One item, a short-term rental at 1305 Pigeon Pass Road, is scheduled to be continued to August 31. The board will also vote on minutes from its August 3 meeting.

• Variance for structure encroachment at 3307 Natchez Lane
• Variance for fence height at 1536 Goddard Avenue
• Variance and sidewalk waiver at 4118 Camp Ground Road
• Conditional use permit for rehabilitation home at 1626 West Chestnut Street
• Short-term rental permit at 1305 Pigeon Pass Road (continued to Aug 31)

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting up to $107,250,000 in state funding for various projects, several neighborhood development fund appropriations, and budget transfers. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and commissions, a grant for Iroquois Park, and a zoning amendment. Most items were recommended for approval by committees.

• Resolution R-097-26 authorizing acceptance of up to $107,250,000 from Kentucky DLG for various projects
• Ordinance O-200-26 appropriating $10,000 from District 4 NDF for tree maintenance via Brightside, Inc.
• Ordinance O-203-26 appropriating $6,500 from NDFs for boardwalk replacement at Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
• Resolution R-091-26 accepting $75,000 grant for Iroquois Park playground rubber mulch project
• Appointments to Police Merit Board, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, and other boards

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the full Metro Council agenda for August 13, 2026, including addresses to the council. This is a procedural meeting where items may be discussed but not necessarily acted upon.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda (ID 26-1093)
• Addresses to Council (ID 26-1092) with handout from L. Mitchum

Clifton Architectural Review Committee

The Clifton Architectural Review Committee will hold a public meeting to consider two new business items: a request to paint previously unpainted masonry at 2132 New Main Street, and a request to replace historic windows on street-facing facades at 1815 Arlington Avenue. The committee will review these requests and may vote to approve, deny, or modify them.

• 26-COA-0134: Paint previously unpainted masonry at 2132 New Main Street, owner Jackie Green and Cindy Baker, applicant Rachel Harman
• 26-COA-0144: Replace historic windows on street-facing facades at 1815 Arlington Avenue, owner Franklin School Partners LTD, applicant Becky Roehrig

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees is assigning 26 pieces of legislation to various committees, including appropriations, budget, oversight, labor, planning, and public works. The agenda includes funding allocations for community projects, budget transfers, and contract approvals. The meeting is procedural, focusing on committee assignments rather than final decisions.

• $40,000 for Putney Pond boardwalk in District 16
• $10,000 for Taste of South Louisville fundraiser
• $200,000 contract for forensic medical services for abused children
• $13,470,000 federal funding acceptance resolution
• Land Development Code amendment regarding package liquor stores

The Committee on Committees reviewed and assigned 28 pieces of legislation to various committees without changes. It also approved funding for hard-bound copies of legislation books and recommended a resolution on image usage and mailings for approval.

• Assigned 28 ordinances and resolutions to committees (no changes requested)
• Approved funds for hard-bound copies of legislation books (voice vote)
• Recommended R-096-26 on image usage and mailings for approval (voice vote)

Metro Council

VAPStat Joint Meeting

The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority is considering several property dispositions, including side yard purchases and community garden leases. The meeting also includes a discussion on reserving specific properties within the Russell neighborhood for future development.

• Purchase of 353 North 28th Street and 120 South 25th Street for $1.00 per parcel
• Sale of 2307 West Madison Street, 116 South 25th Street, and 332 North 23rd Street for $250.00 per parcel
• Lease of 309 East Burnett Avenue for a community garden at $1.00 per year
• Sale of 3225 Greenwood Avenue for $500.00 for single-family new construction
• Discussion on reserving Russell neighborhood properties for future development

Planning Commission

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission is holding a special public hearing to consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The amendment, requested by Louisville Metro, would apply to all council districts. The commission will hear public comment and discuss the proposed change, but no final decision is indicated on this agenda.

• Text Amendment 25-LDC-0014 to the Land Development Code for data centers
• Applicant: Louisville Metro
• Applies to all Council Districts
• Case manager: Joseph Haberman, AICP, Planning & Design Manager

Code Enforcement Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Land Development Code. The request concerns data centers and applies to all council districts.

• Case 25-LDC-0014: Text Amendment to the Land Development Code regarding Data Centers

Budget Committee

The Louisville Metro Budget Committee will review and likely vote on two budget-transfer ordinances totaling $80,000 and a resolution authorizing up to $107.25 million in state grants for local projects. The meeting is chaired by Kevin Kramer and held virtually on August 6, 2026.

• Transfer $20,000 from Neighborhood Development Fund (District 07) to Council General Operations
• Transfer $60,000 from District 03 Capital Infrastructure Fund to District 03 Neighborhood Development Fund
• Authorize up to $107,250,000 in state grants for capital projects via general obligation bonds
• Accept up to $107,250,000 from Kentucky DLG for various projects

The Budget Committee recommended approval of several FY2026-2027 budget amendments, including a reallocation of funds between departments (O-209-26, as amended) and transfers from Neighborhood Development Funds to Council operations in Districts 7 and 11. It also recommended a resolution of official intent to finance capital projects with general obligation bonds, and a resolution authorizing acceptance of up to $107,250,000 in state funding. All items were sent to the full Council for the August 13, 2026 meeting.

• Recommended approval of O-216-26, transferring $20,000 from District 7 NDF to Council operations (9-0, Winkler excused)
• Recommended approval of O-209-26, as amended, reallocating funds between departments (9-0, Winkler excused)
• Recommended approval of O-212-26, transferring $5,000 from District 11 NDF to Council operations (9-0, Winkler excused)
• Recommended approval of O-217-26, transferring $60,000 from District 3 Capital Infrastructure Fund to NDF (9-0, Winkler excused)
• Recommended approval of R-092-26, official intent to finance capital projects with general obligation bonds (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of R-097-26, authorizing acceptance of up to $107,250,000 from Kentucky DLG (voice vote)

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The Parks and Sustainability Committee is reviewing legislation regarding plant foraging in metro parks and the implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan. The body is also considering a resolution to accept a state grant for playground improvements.

• O-108-26: Ordinance to permit foraging of certain plant material in Louisville Metro Parks
• R-091-26: Resolution to accept a $75,000 grant for the Iroquois Park Playground Rubber Mulch Project
• R-142-25: Resolution urging implementation of Urban Forest Master Plan strategies

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval of a $75,000 grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for the Iroquois Park Playground Rubber Mulch Project, sending it to the Consent Calendar. An ordinance to permit foraging in Metro Parks remained held in committee, and a resolution on the Urban Forest Master Plan was postponed after being returned to the table.

• Recommended approval of $75,000 grant for Iroquois Park playground rubber mulch (voice vote)
• Held O-108-26 on foraging in Metro Parks
• Returned R-142-25 on Urban Forest Master Plan to the table
• Postponed R-142-25 on Urban Forest Master Plan (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review three zoning change requests and one text amendment to the Land Development Code. These items involve residential, commercial, and industrial property transitions.

• 25-ZONE-0095: Rezoning of 8300 Nash Road from M-2 Industrial and R-4 Single-Family Residential
• 26-ZONE-0001: Rezoning of Fern Creek Commons (Bardstown Road, Ichabod Drive, and Hillock Drive) to C-1 and C-2 Commercial
• 26-ZONE-0013: Rezoning of 5114 Outer Loop from R-4 Single-Family Residential to OR-2 Office-Residential
• 25-LDC-0003: Text Amendment to the Land Development Code regarding road width

Public Safety Committee

The committee will receive an update from Chief Paul Humphrey regarding LMPD staffing study plans. Members will also consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 51 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances concerning licensing fees.

• Update on LMPD staffing study plans (ID 26-0768)
• Ordinance O-210-26 to amend Chapter 51 regarding licensing fees

The Public Safety Committee heard presentations from LMPD on traffic stop data and staffing study plans, with discussion but no formal action on those items. The committee voted 6-0 to recommend Ordinance O-210-26, amending Chapter 51 licensing fees, and sent it to the Consent Calendar for the full Council meeting on August 13, 2026.

• Recommended O-210-26 (licensing fees amendment) for approval (6-0), sent to Consent Calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers. The meeting will include a public hearing. The amendment is proposed by Louisville Metro and affects all council districts. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the public hearing being the main item of discussion.

• Text Amendment to Land Development Code
• Project Name: Data Centers
• Public Hearing

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review requests for a public right-of-way closure and two land development code waivers. The body will also consider an expiration date extension for a multi-family project.

• Public right-of-way closure request for Logan Street Market Place at E. St. Catherine Street and Logan Street
• Waiver request for a retaining wall exceeding 4 feet at Sandhill Preserve Dr
• Waiver request to avoid constructing a sidewalk at 1801 Top Hill Road
• Expiration date extension request for Jacob Street Multi-Family at 232 E. Jacob Street

Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

The scheduled meeting for this committee has been cancelled. The agenda listed one pending resolution regarding an honorary street naming.

• R-093-26: Resolution to name the corner of 32nd Street and West Broadway as “Rev. Deacon James and M. Annette Turner Way”

Appropriations Committee

The Louisville Metro Appropriations Committee will decide on 25 ordinances that allocate $198,818 from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds to local organizations, parks, and public works projects across multiple districts. The meeting is held virtually on August 5, 2026.

• $4,250 to Feed Louisville, Inc. for rent, personnel, and program materials
• $5,000 to Theta Omega, Inc. for Men of Quality Community Health Fair and backpack giveaway
• $36,070 to Public Works for sidewalk repairs in District 5
• $61,640 to Public Works for sidewalk repairs at 12 locations in District 5
• $19,250 to Codes and Regulations for graffiti removal in Districts 8 and 9

The Appropriations Committee recommended approval of an ordinance appropriating $4,250 from multiple district Neighborhood Development Funds to Feed Louisville, Inc. for rent, personnel, and program materials. The committee also approved several other funding items, including neighborhood development funds for community events and capital infrastructure funds for sidewalk repairs. All items were approved or recommended for approval as recorded.

• Recommended approval of $4,250 NDF to Feed Louisville (5-0, 2 excused)
• Approved $5,000 NDF to Theta Omega for health fair and backpack giveaway (voice vote)
• Approved $2,000 NDF to Theta Omega for school workshops (voice vote)
• Approved $5,000 NDF to Metro Parks for Shawnee Golf Course centennial (voice vote)
• Approved $36,070 CIF for sidewalk repairs in District 5 (voice vote)
• Approved $41,800 CIF for sidewalk repairs in District 5 (voice vote)
• Approved $61,640 CIF for sidewalk repairs in District 5 (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $3,300 NDF to Girl Scouts for Via Colori Festival (5-0, 2 excused)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Committee will review and potentially vote on three ordinances to close alleys and roads, and one ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on certain development applications related to data centers and telecommunication hotels. The meeting is held via video teleconference at 1:00 PM on August 4, 2026.

• Amendment to binding elements for 908 S. English Station Road (12.5 acres)
• Closure of unnamed alley near W. Breckinridge St & S. 8th St (5,500 sq ft)
• Closure of Mermaid Lane (1.165 acres)
• Temporary moratorium on rezoning and development permits for data centers and telecommunication hotels

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval of a temporary moratorium on rezoning and development applications for telecommunication hotels and data centers (O-135-26), with an amendment to the fourth Whereas clause, by a 7-1 vote. The committee also recommended approval of three ordinances: an amendment to binding elements for 908 S. English Station Road (O-197-26), closure of an unnamed alley near W. Breckinridge and S. 8th Streets (O-198-26), and closure of Mermaid Lane (O-199-26), all by unanimous 8-0 votes. All four items were sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business for the full Metro Council meeting on August 13, 2026.

• Recommended approval of O-135-26, temporary moratorium on data center/telecom hotel applications, as amended (7-1, Benson no)
• Approved amendment to O-135-26's fourth Whereas clause via voice vote
• Recommended approval of O-197-26, binding elements amendment for 908 S. English Station Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval of O-198-26, closure of unnamed alley near W. Breckinridge & S. 8th St (8-0)
• Recommended approval of O-199-26, closure of Mermaid Lane (8-0)