Louisville

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will evaluate a proposal to modify a historic garage at 1206 Cherokee Road. Staff and the applicant seek approval for a second-story addition and front façade changes to expand the structure into a two-car carriage house. The committee will determine if the alterations meet local design standards before voting on Case 26-COA-0113.

• Case 26-COA-0113: Design review for a second-story addition and façade alteration at 1206 Cherokee Rd to create a carriage house.

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The Land Development and Transportation Committee will review a request to rezone 1600 Kurz Way from single-family to multi-family use. Members will also evaluate a detailed development plan and preliminary subdivision map for the Oak Pointe Residential project. The agenda includes routine approval of the June 25 meeting minutes.

• Zoning change from R-4 to R-5A for Oak Pointe Residential at 1600 Kurz Way
• Approval of detailed district development plan for multi-family housing
• Review of major preliminary subdivision plan for the project
• Approval of June 25, 2026 committee minutes

Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board

This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate for a routine oversight board meeting. The board will review a financial report for the Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust and examine Waste Management photo points from May 2026. No public hearings, rezonings, or contract approvals are scheduled.

• Review of Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust financial report
• Review of Waste Management photo points from May 2026
• Standard procedural items (call to order, minutes, adjournment)

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The committee will review an ordinance to establish the Landmark Building Development Area. They will also consider local incentive grants for R.C. Bigelow, Inc. and a $25,000 grant acceptance for social services.

• Ordinance O-187-26 establishing the Landmark Building Development Area
• Resolution R-081-26 granting local incentives to R.C. Bigelow, Inc.
• Resolution R-085-26 accepting $25,000 from the National League of Cities Institute

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a paving status update and consider renewing the gas franchise agreement with Louisville Gas & Electric Company. Members will also review several appointments and reappointments to the Complete Streets Coalition and a resolution to declare surplus property at 207 N. English Station Road.

• Renewal of the gas franchise agreement with Louisville Gas & Electric Company
• Transfer of surplus real property located at 207 North English Station Road
• Appointments and reappointments to the Complete Streets Coalition
• Paving status update

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The Louisville Metro Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will review several ordinances and special discussions. Key topics include the proposed SAFE Law to amend police department policies, a debt service adjustment, and a land annexation request from the City of Prospect. The committee will also hold special discussions on housing accountability and a community commitment task force.

• O-009-26: Ordinance amending police department policies under the SAFE Law.
• O-161-26: Ordinance amending the Metro debt service adjustment.
• O-193-26: Annexation request for land near Harrods Creek and Timber Ridge Drive by the City of Prospect.
• Special discussion on housing accountability (ID 26-0646).
• Special discussion on the community commitment task force (ID 26-0659).

Planning and Zoning Committee

The committee will consider a zoning ordinance for property at 603 Mount Holly Road. They will also review a proposed temporary moratorium on telecommunication hotels and data centers, and a resolution to designate part of Chamberlain Lane as a scenic corridor.

• Rezoning of 7.9 acres at 603 and 603R Mount Holly Road
• Temporary moratorium on data centers and telecommunication hotels
• Scenic corridor designation for Chamberlain Lane from I-71 to Mint Spring Branch Road

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

The committee will review two legislative resolutions to honor community members. These items propose naming specific street corners after Mitzi McCauley Wilson and Julio Rodriguez.

• Resolution R-087-26: Naming 12th Street and Jefferson Street as 'Mitzi McCauley Wilson Way'
• Resolution R-088-26: Naming Duncan Street and North 36th Street as 'Julio Rodriguez Way'

Appropriations Committee

The Appropriations Committee will vote on multiple small appropriations from district Neighborhood Development and Capital Infrastructure Funds. These allocations will finance local park events, senior wellness center operations, youth mentoring programs, and minor public works projects. The committee will also process routine legislative actions before adjourning.

• $10,000 to Metro Parks for the "Gyms Not Jails" program at South Louisville Community Center
• $25,000 to Metro Parks for four community events including Camp Taylor Back to School Bash and Slabfest
• $18,000 split between Districts 15 and 3 for the Friends of Nicole 50/50 mentoring and beautification project
• $10,000 from District 15 to cover rent and utilities for the Jim King Senior Wellness Center
• $9,922 from District 6 for production costs of the 2026 Jazz in Central Park festival

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear an update from Chief Paul Humphrey regarding LMPD staffing and study plans, including crossing guards. Members will also consider an ordinance requiring in-person security at certain late-night businesses.

• LMPD staffing and study plans discussion
• Ordinance O-280-25 regarding in-person security at late-night businesses

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss a special topic regarding the local charitable nonprofit sector. Additionally, members will review an ordinance to authorize the issuance of various general obligation bonds and notes to fund capital projects.

• Ordinance O-185-26: Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and notes
• Special discussion on Louisville's charitable nonprofit sector

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to allow foraging certain plants in Metro Parks. They are also reviewing a resolution to transfer 2.966 acres of Otter Creek Park to Meade County and a resolution regarding the Urban Forest Master Plan.

• Ordinance O-108-26: Permitting foraging of certain plant material in Metro Parks
• Resolution R-080-26: Transferring 2.966 acres of Otter Creek Park to Meade County
• Resolution R-142-25: Implementing Urban Forest Master Plan strategies for tree canopy resilience

Planning Commission

Public Works Committee

The Louisville Public Works Committee will review several land use and code amendments. The agenda includes zoning changes for properties on National Turnpike and Mud Lane, a proposal to close an alley at East Broadway, and legislation to remove fees hindering youth programs. One item is marked as a test file for voting procedures only.

• O-073-23: Eliminates fees that obstruct youth-oriented programs
• O-091-19: Closes unnamed alley at 1250 East Broadway
• O-060-23: Rezoning for ~1.15 acres at 8006 National Turnpike
• O-055-23: Rezoning for ~15.26 acres at 3902 Mud Lane
• O-273-22: Test file for voting procedures only

Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board

The board will review several conservation easement monitoring visits to ensure compliance. Members will also discuss HB542 regarding eminent domain and consider proposed bylaw updates.

• HB542: An act relating to eminent domain
• Culbertson Conservation Easement monitoring (8401 Dawson Hill Road)
• Holiday Farm Conservation Easement monitoring (3800 Shiloh Lane)
• Waste Management Conservation Easement monitoring (9005 Brown Austin Road)
• Duncan Conservation Easement monitoring (404 Mockingbird Valley Road)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Louisville Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on multiple property-specific requests, including variances for setback encroachments and fence heights. The board will also decide on conditional use permits for accessory dwelling units, short-term rentals, a church expansion, and a private club. Staff reports and site plans for each location will be reviewed before final action.

• Variance for side yard setback at 57 Indian Hills Trail
• Conditional use permit for ADU at 11811 Mahogany Drive
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 1601 Newburg Rd and 1535 S 32nd St
• Modified conditional use permit for First Baptist Church of Fairdale at 413 Fairdale Rd
• Variance for fence height and setback at 4904 Hyde Park Dr

Code Enforcement Board

Land Development & Transportation Committee

The committee will consider a zoning change for the Oak Pointe Residential project. The proposal seeks to transition from single-family residential to multi-family residential with a detailed district development plan.

• 26-ZONE-0012: Rezoning from R-4 to R-5A at 1600 Kurz Way

Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council will vote on major budget items, including the FY 2026-2027 budgets for Louisville Tourism and TARC, alongside a $750 million bond authorization for Norton Healthcare. The body will also consider a comprehensive revision of the Metro Code of Ordinances and approve several neighborhood development fund allocations. Additionally, council members will vote on multiple board appointments and a $20,000 professional services contract.

• $750,000,000 in health revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare facility construction and refinancing
• FY 2026-2027 operating budgets for Louisville Tourism and the Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
• $175,000 from District 7 funds for a Warwick Park pavilion in St. Matthews
• $6,160 and $8,000 allocations for Southend outdoor movies and a Southwest Community Ministries teacher supply giveaway
• $20,000 contract for workplace investigation services via Boehl, Stopher & Graves LLP

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural meeting to review the upcoming Metro Council agenda. The committee will hear presidential updates and may enter a closed session.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda

Butchertown Architectural Review Committee

The committee will consider a request to replace turned wood porch post bases with masonry bases. This project is located in the Butchertown neighborhood and is being reviewed for architectural compliance.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 804 E Washington St.

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees is reviewing legislation assigned from the full Metro Council. Members will consider neighborhood development fund grants totaling over $90,000, a zoning change for a 7.9-acre property on Mount Holly Road, and a renewal of the gas franchise with Louisville Gas & Electric. The agenda also includes a resolution to issue general obligation bonds for public projects and the transfer of surplus park property to Meade County.

• $18,000 in neighborhood funds for the Crisp Wyandotte career readiness project
• $25,000 to Metro Parks for Camp Taylor community events and tournaments
• Zoning change for 7.9 acres at 603 and 603R Mount Holly Road
• Renewal of the gas franchise agreement with Louisville Gas & Electric
• Authorization of general obligation bonds for various public projects

The Committee on Committees assigned 17 pieces of legislation to various standing committees without changes. It voted to recommend two pending items to the full council: a contract for workplace investigation services (voice vote) and a comprehensive review of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (4-1).

• Assigned 17 items to Appropriations, Budget, Equity, Labor, Parks, Planning, and Public Works committees (no changes)
• Recommended O-170-26 comprehensive code review to full council (4-1)
• Recommended R-061-26 workplace investigation contract to consent calendar (voice vote)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing several major fiscal items, including the upcoming 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets. They are also considering a massive bond authorization for healthcare facility construction and property tax subclassification changes.

• Bond issuance of up to $750,000,000 for Norton Healthcare facilities
• FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget appropriations
• FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget for government construction and maintenance
• Ordinance establishing real property subclassifications for ad valorem taxation

The committee recommended approval of the FY 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets after adopting amendments to both. It also approved revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare and a change to real property tax subclassifications. All recommended items move to the full Council for final action.

• Approved $750M revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare (9-0)
• Approved establishment of real property tax subclassifications in Urban Services District (8-0)
• Approved amended FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget (8-1)
• Approved amended FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget (8-1)

Budget Committee

This meeting of the Louisville Budget Committee was cancelled. No discussion or votes occurred on the scheduled items, which included establishing property tax subclassifications, authorizing up to $750 million in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare, and approving the FY 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets.

• O-169-26: Create property tax subclassifications within Urban Services District
• O-174-26: Authorize up to $750M in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare
• O-175-26: Approve FY 2026-2027 operating budget
• O-176-26: Approve FY 2026-2027 capital budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to binding elements for a property at 908 S. English Station Rd, and will hear an appeal of a binding element citation at 8300 Nash Rd. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss upcoming public hearings.

• 26-AMEND-0002: Amendment to add a specific use under Binding Element #15 for 908 S. English Station Rd
• ENF-ZONE-22-000655: Appeal of a binding element citation for 8300 Nash Rd
• Approval of June 4, 2026, meeting minutes
• Business session for upcoming public hearing discussion

Parks and Sustainability Committee

The committee will review ordinances regarding the collection of plant material in metro parks and updates to the park event permitting process. They are also considering a resolution to implement strategies from the Urban Forest Master Plan.

• Ordinance O-108-26: Permitting foraging of certain plant material in Metro Parks
• Ordinance O-177-26: Amending rules for park event permits and compliance
• Resolution R-142-25: Urging implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan

The committee approved an amended ordinance regarding park permits for events and compliance. Two other items concerning plant foraging and the Urban Forest Master Plan remained held in committee.

• Recommended O-177-26 (Park Permitting for Events and Compliance) for approval (6-0)
• Held O-108-26 (Foraging of plant material in Metro Parks) in committee
• Held R-142-25 (Urban Forest Master Plan implementation) in committee

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will review two cases in the historic district: an after-the-fact retaining wall at 1293 Everett Ave and a proposed full second-story addition and front façade alterations to a contributing historic garage at 1206 Cherokee Rd to create a two-car garage with carriage house.

• After-the-fact masonry retaining wall at 1293 Everett Ave (Case 26-COA-0105)
• Proposed full second-story addition and front façade alterations to a garage at 1206 Cherokee Rd to create a two-car garage and carriage house (Case 26-COA-0113)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will vote on a Category 3 development plan for a JW Marriott at 401 S 4th St. They will also decide on street closures for Trinity High School and the I-65 Central Corridor project, waivers for outdoor sales (Concrete Kingdom) and landscape (Taco Bell), a Parkway waiver for a single-family home on River Road, and revised development plans for condos at 907 Ormsby Lane, multifamily at 9220 Preston Highway, and properties on South 3rd Street.

• Closure of North Sherrin Ave for Trinity High School street closure
• Closure of E. Jacob St between S. Brook & S. 1st for I-65 Central Corridor
• Waiver to allow outdoor sales >800 sq ft at 6319 Bardstown Rd (Concrete Kingdom)
• Landscape waivers for Taco Bell at 4643 Dixie Highway
• Category 3 development plan for JW Marriott at 401 S 4th St

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear a report from LMPD leadership regarding mid-year crime trends and the Summer Task Force. Members will also consider an ordinance requiring in-person security at late-night businesses and updates to secondary metals recycling regulations.

• LMPD Mid-Year Crime Trends and Summer Task Force discussion
• Ordinance for in-person security at late-night businesses (O-280-25)
• Ordinance amending secondary metals recycling regulations (O-173-26)

The committee recommended approval of O-173-26, amending Chapter 123 on secondary metals recycling to conform with state law, by a 9-0 vote. It also postponed O-280-25, a late-night business security ordinance, via voice vote. Members received a presentation on mid-year crime trends and the summer task force.

• Recommended approval of O-173-26 (secondary metals recycling) 9-0, placed on consent calendar
• Postponed O-280-25 (late-night business security) via voice vote

Appropriations Committee

The Appropriations Committee is voting on 29 appropriations from district capital infrastructure and neighborhood development funds. Items include funding for sidewalk repairs, park pavilions, speed humps, community festivals, and other local projects. Most allocations are small grants for events like the Dirt Bowl and Night Out for Your Neighbors.

• $189,621.21 from District 1 capital infrastructure for Lees Lane sidewalk project
• $175,000 from District 7 for a pavilion at Warwick Park in St. Matthews
• $22,040 from District 21 for speed humps on Kenoak Drive, Alger Avenue, and Fay Avenue
• $16,680 from Districts 20, 11, and 22 for a geothermal HVAC unit at Floyds Fork (21st Century Parks)
• $19,000 from District 5 for the Dirt Bowl Derby Showcase and tournament

The Appropriations Committee approved all 17 agenda items, including a $189,621 capital infrastructure fund for the Lees Lane sidewalk project and multiple neighborhood development fund allocations for community events, park improvements, and nonprofit sponsorships. All items passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with one abstention on a theater funding ordinance. Several ordinances were sent to the consent calendar or old business.

• Approved $189,621 from District 1 CIF for Lees Lane sidewalk (voice vote)
• Approved $1,200 NDF to Shively Area Ministries for Night Out fundraiser (voice vote)
• Recommended $19,000 NDF to Metro Parks for Dirt Bowl events (7-0, to Consent Calendar)
• Approved $600 NDF to Metro Parks for Portland Festival picnic tables (voice vote)
• Recommended $175,000 NDF to City of St. Matthews for Warwick Park pavilion (7-0, to Consent Calendar)
• Recommended $3,000 NDF to St. Matthews Fire & Rescue for Freedom Fest (7-0, to Old Business)
• Recommended $8,000 multi-district NDF to Southwest Community Ministries for teacher supply giveaway (7-0, to Consent Calendar)
• Approved $1,400 NDF to Metro Animal Services for pet vaccine clinics (voice vote)

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

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee will hear a special discussion on child abuse mandated reporting. Representatives from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services will present information. No votes or other actions are scheduled.

• Special discussion on child abuse mandated reporting with presentation by Cabinet for Health and Family Services

The committee received a presentation on mandated reporting of child abuse from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal decisions were taken during the meeting.

Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee

The committee will consider two ordinances: the SAFE Law (O-009-26) amending police department policies, and an ordinance (O-161-26) amending debt service adjustments. It will also vote on numerous appointments and reappointments to boards including the Police Merit Board, Civilian Review and Accountability Board, fire protection districts, and landmarks commission.

• O-009-26: SAFE Law ordinance amending Louisville Metro Code on police policies
• O-161-26: Ordinance amending debt service adjustment in Section 50.24
• Appointment of Ebert Haegele to Civilian Review and Accountability Board (term through 2028)
• Appointments to Police Merit Board: Cadeja Hays (2027), Robert Penta (2030), Sherryl Anderson reappointed (2030)
• Appointment of Brian Goodwin to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board (term through 2029)

The committee took no action on the SAFE law police reform ordinance (O-009-26), keeping it held. It postponed a debt service adjustment ordinance (O-161-26) by voice vote. It recommended approval of 16 appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, all sent to the consent calendar.

• O-009-26 (SAFE law) remained held in committee
• O-161-26 (debt service adjustment) postponed by voice vote
• Recommended Brian Goodwin to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board
• Recommended Ebert Haegele to Civilian Review and Accountability Board
• Recommended Jeffery Donohue to Fairdale Fire Protection District Board
• Recommended G. Henry Ott (reappt.) to Fern Creek Fire Protection District Board
• Recommended Kyle Rieber (reappt.) to Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Board
• Recommended Trevor Pawl to KentuckianaWorks Workforce Development Board

Public Works Committee

The committee will review updates to sign posting rules and noise regulations. They are also considering property condemnations for the Gagel Avenue and Blanton Lane sidewalk projects, as well as several appointments to the Complete Streets Coalition.

• Ordinance amending rules for handbills or signs on public property
• Ordinance amending noise regulations (Chapter 99)
• Dedication of Mermaid Lane for public use
• Condemnation actions for Gagel Avenue and Blanton Lane sidewalk projects
• Appointments and reappointments to the Complete Streets Coalition

The committee recommended approval of an amended noise ordinance (O-133-26) 7-1 after a motion for a financial impact statement failed. It also recommended sign posting rules (O-043-26) 6-1 after an amendment, dedicated Mermaid Lane as a public way unanimously, and authorized four condemnation actions for sidewalk projects. Nine appointments to the Complete Streets Coalition were held without action.

• Approved amended sign posting ordinance O-043-26 (6-1)
• Approved amended noise ordinance O-133-26 (7-1)
• Dedicated Mermaid Lane as public right-of-way O-182-26 (8-0)
• Authorized condemnation for Gagel Ave sidewalk R-068-26 (voice vote)
• Authorized condemnation for Blanton Lane parcels R-070,072,075-26 (voice votes)
• Held 9 appointments to Complete Streets Coalition (no action)

Labor and Economic Development Committee

The Labor and Economic Development Committee is discussing a major mixed-use development on Franklin, Jackson, and Main streets by MGI Louisville, LLC, including 225-300 apartments, a hotel, office and retail space, and a parking garage, financed through industrial revenue bonds. The committee will also consider amendments to create a Baseball New Development Area, a $550,000 consulting contract increase, and a new collective bargaining agreement for library workers.

• Industrial revenue bonds for MGI Louisville mixed-use project (Franklin/Jackson/Main streets)
• Amendment to Louisville Arena Zone to establish Baseball New Development Area
• Sole source contract with Public Consulting Group increased to $550,000
• Ratification of AFSCME library union contract through June 2030
• Declaration of surplus properties for transfer to MGI Louisville project

The committee recommended approval of an ordinance establishing a Baseball New Development Area and amending the Louisville Arena Zone (7-1). It also recommended resolutions approving a sole source contract for budget consulting, a collective bargaining agreement for library employees, an inducement resolution for a mixed-use development, and declaring multiple properties surplus for transfer to the Louisville Bats.

• Recommended O-180-26 (Baseball New Development Area) as amended (7-1)
• Recommended R-047-26 ($190K sole source contract for budget consulting) by voice vote
• Recommended R-074-26 (Library AFSCME collective bargaining agreement through 2030) by voice vote
• Recommended R-076-26 (Industrial revenue bond inducement for MGI Louisville mixed-use project) by voice vote
• Recommended R-077-26 (Declaring surplus properties for transfer to Louisville Bats) as amended by voice vote

Planning and Zoning Committee

The committee will hold a special discussion on recently published data center regulations. They will consider an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on rezoning and permits for telecom hotels and data centers. Other items include a zoning change at 524 Baxter Avenue, amendments to digital billboard rules, and a requirement to pay delinquent taxes before zoning applications. A resolution nominates Wolf Pen Branch Road as a scenic corridor.

• Special discussion on recently published data center regulations
• O-166-26: Zoning change at 524 Baxter Avenue (0.36 acres)
• O-135-26: Temporary moratorium on data center rezoning and permits
• O-140-26: Amend land development code for digital display billboards
• O-160-26: Require delinquent taxes paid before zoning applications

The committee recommended approval of a zoning change at 524 Baxter Avenue, a digital billboard sign code amendment, and an ordinance requiring delinquent tax payment for zoning applications. They postponed a temporary moratorium on data center permits by a 5-2 vote. A resolution nominating Wolf Pen Branch Road as a scenic corridor was also recommended.

• Recommended approval of zoning change at 524 Baxter Avenue (7-0)
• Postponed temporary moratorium on data center permits (5-2)
• Recommended approval of digital billboard sign code amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval of delinquent tax ordinance for zoning applications (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Wolf Pen Branch Road scenic corridor nomination (voice vote)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider several major fiscal year 2026-2027 budget proposals. This includes the operating and debt service budgets for Louisville Tourism and the budget for the Transit Authority of River City (TARC). The committee will also hold a public hearing regarding the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District.

• Public hearing for the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District
• Ordinance O-162-26: FY 2026-2027 Budget for Louisville Tourism
• Resolution R-044-26: Budget and Economic Improvement Plan for Louisville Hotel Partnership
• Ordinance O-163-26: FY 2026-2027 Budget for Transit Authority of River City (TARC)

The Budget Committee voted to recommend approval of three FY2026-2027 budgets for Louisville Tourism, TARC, and the Greater Louisville Lodging Management District. All items were sent to the Consent Calendar for full Council consideration. A public hearing on the lodging district had no speakers.

• Approved Louisville Tourism FY26-27 budget (9-0)
• Approved TARC FY26-27 budget (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Greater Louisville Lodging Management District budget (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hear six variance requests, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and two appeals of short-term rental citations. Items include a McDonald's project at 3340 Bardstown Rd requesting variances for parking and drive-thru encroachment, and a waiver of landscape buffer requirements.

• McDonald's at 3340 Bardstown Rd: variances for parking, drive-thru lane, and dumpsters in side yard; waiver of landscape buffer along Bardstown and Belmont Rds
• Short-term rental conditional use permit at 16071 Winding Ridge Trail (non-primary residence)
• Two appeals of citations for short-term rental at 3004 Cleveland Blvd
• Variance for two accessory structures and fence exceeding 48 inches at 1201 Terudon Dr
• Variance for LeafSpring Daycare at Whipps Mill Road (Land Development Code Table 5.3.2)

Committee of the Whole

This meeting is primarily procedural, covering roll call, review of the full Metro Council agenda for June 11, 2026, addresses to council, and presidential updates. No specific votes or decisions are listed; the committee may not act on all items.

• Review of Metro Council Agenda ID 26-0607
• Addresses to Council ID 26-0576

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the Metro Council agenda and heard addresses, including from Kentucky Senator Keturah Herron. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was largely procedural.

Metro Council

The Metro Council will consider several items including an ordinance to transfer funds within the traffic calming project budget, a resolution to accept a $59,357.92 USDA summer feeding grant, a resolution to name a corner after Rev. Dr. Leonard Ramsey, and a resolution amending council rules on presiding officers. The consent calendar also includes numerous board appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Budget transfer for traffic calming project (O-148-26)
• Accept $59,357.92 USDA summer feeding service grant (R-045-26)
• Name intersection of Dixie Highway and Gaulbert Ave as 'Rev. Dr. Leonard Ramsey Way' (R-046-26)
• Amend council rules on committee chair and virtual attendance (R-052-26)
• Appointments to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board, Civilian Review Board, and other boards

The Metro Council approved a consent calendar containing five legislative items and multiple board appointments. Key approvals included a capital budget transfer for traffic calming, a rule change for committee chairs, acceptance of a $59,357 USDA summer feeding grant, and a street naming resolution. Several board appointments were also confirmed.

• Approved capital budget transfer for traffic calming (O-148-26, Ordinance 086-2026)
• Adopted resolution amending council rules for committee presiding officer (R-052-26)
• Authorized $59,357 summer feeding grant from USDA (R-045-26)
• Adopted resolution naming Dixie Hwy/Gaulbert Ave 'Rev. Dr. Leonard Ramsey Way' (R-046-26)
• Approved 5 appointments/reappointments to Bardstown Road Overlay District Board
• Approved appointment of Ebert Haegele to Civilian Review and Accountability Board
• Approved appointments to fire district boards and Police Merit Board
• Approved minutes of previous meetings and committee minutes

Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee

The committee will review several requests for architectural changes, including masonry painting, a metal fence installation, and window replacements. They will also consider a proposal for new single-family home construction on a vacant lot.

• Masonry paint color change at 1466 Saint James Ct
• After-the-fact metal fence installation at 227 E Ormsby Ave
• After-the-fact window replacement review at 1379 S Brook St
• New single-family house construction at 1018 S Brook St

Committee on Committees

The Committee on Committees assigns newly introduced legislation to various standing committees for further review. Items include the FY2026-2027 operating and capital budgets, TARC and Louisville Tourism budgets, and a $750 million revenue bond authorization for Norton Healthcare facility projects. The committee also routes numerous Neighborhood Development Fund appropriations totaling about $71,000 for community events and a geothermal HVAC installation.

• O-174-26: Authorizes up to $750,000,000 in health system revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare facility construction, renovation, and refinancing
• O-175-26 & O-176-26: FY2026-2027 operating and capital budgets for Louisville Metro Government
• O-180-26: Amends Louisville Arena Zone to remove existing new development area and establishes new 'Baseball New Development Area' with grant contracts
• R-047-26: Amends sole source contract with Public Consulting Group LLC to $550,000 for cost analysis consulting
• O-167-26: Appropriates $16,680 from Neighborhood Development Funds to 21st Century Parks for geothermal HVAC unit installation at Floyds Fork

The Committee on Committees assigned 17 ordinances and 9 appointments to various standing committees without objection. No substantive votes were taken on the legislation itself; all assignments were procedural.

• Assigned 8 neighborhood development fund appropriations (O-153 to O-178) to Appropriations Committee
• Assigned 7 budget-related ordinances (O-161 to O-176) to Budget Committee, except O-161 reassigned to Government Oversight
• Assigned O-170 (LMCO repeal/amend) and R-061 (contract) to Committee on Committees
• Assigned 9 appointments (e.g., Bardstown Road Overlay, Civilian Review Board) to Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee
• Added O-171 and O-172 to New Business and assigned to Appropriations Committee