Safety Concerns in Mid Dale Lane - Klondike Lane Corridor Discussed
On Wednesday, March 21, Councilman Kramer and District 11 staff walked the Mid Dale Lane corridor, discussing safety concerns with neighbors. Residents have expressed concern over recent break-ins, speeding, and difficulty driving through Mid Dale Lane at the Klondike Lane intersection.
The District 11 Office is working with Major J.T. Smith and the 6th Division Metro Police Department to address these concerns. Increased patrols have been issued for this area and the unit's FLEX platoon has made this area a point of emphasis.
Residents were also invited to attend the upcoming District 11 Town Hall meeting (see article below) on Tuesday, April 3 where this issue will be discussed. Several residents have expressed interested in re-activating their block watch association.
If you need more information about this issue or would like a copy of the letter distributed to the residents of Mid Dale Lane, please call the District 11 Office at 574-1111. Criminal or suspicious activity in the Mid Dale - Klondike area or in any area in District 11 should be reported to the 6th Division LMPD at 574-2187 (after 11 p.m., call 574-2111) or the police tip line at 574-LMPD.
Councilman Kramer and Councilman Robin Engel will Sponsor Joint Town Hall Meeting on April 3
Councilman Kramer and Councilman Robin Engel (District 22) will sponsor a joint town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Watterson Elementary School (3900 Breckenridge Lane.)
Representatives from the Louisville Metro Police Department, Buechel and McMahan Fire Protection Districts, LG&E, MSD, the Louisville Water Company, and the Department of Inspections, Permits, and Licenses will be on hand to address issues and concerns.
April 24 Forum will focus on District 11 History
On Tuesday, April 24, Councilman Kramer will sponsor a forum to discuss history in District 11. This forum will be a followup to the recent "Eleven Historic Homes in District 11" television program. The District 11 Office received many phone calls about this show and this forum will elaborate on the area's rich history. Panelists for the forum will include owners of these historic homes and several local historians from the Buechel, Hikes Point, and Jeffersontown areas. Councilman Kramer will moderate the discussion as panelists will elaborate on the historical significance of the area and address questions from the audience.
DVD copies of the television program and an assortment of books on Louisville history will be available for sale. Refreshments will be served and this program is free to the public.
District 11 Historical Forum
Tuesday, April 24
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Michael Orthodox Church Parish Hall
3701 St. Michael Church Drive
For more information, please contact the District 11 Office at 574-1111.
District 11 Welcomes New Starbucks Coffee House
On Friday, March 9, officials celebrated the grand opening of the new Starbucks location in Hikes Point. The new coffeehouse is located at "The Point", the intersection of Hikes Lane, Hunsinger Lane, and Taylorsville Road. New sidewalks, commemorative pavers, flower beds, and a four sided clock are also part of this project. Officials from Metro Government, Nicklies Development, Starbucks Coffee, and the Hikes Point Business Association were on hand to celebrate the occasion.
Spring Junk Drop-Off and Recycling Day
April 15, 2007
10:00-4:00
2673 Outer Loop Landfill
Items accepted: Appliances, household junk and other large items not accepted by the waste haulers.
Items NOT accepted: Yard waste (grass, limbs, leaves, etc.), hazardous liquids, paints, tires, and commercial trash.
*Metal items including appliances should be kept separated; we recycle all of those items.
Materials such as paint, etc. that are not accepted at the drop-off can be taken to Metro's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - HazBin. HazBin is located at 7501 Grade Lane. On Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-3 the HazBin is open to Metro Louisville residents where they may take household hazardous waste for free. This includes batteries, oil based paint, pesticides, old gasoline, etc.
2007 Transportation Planning for the Louisville (KY-IN) Metropolitan Planning Area
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is seeking public comment on the draft 2007 Participation Plan for the Transportation Division. Information will be available at Public Libraries for public review from March 23 – April 8 in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson, and Oldham counties. The amendments are also available for review at www.kipda.org/transportation/drafts.aspx
Information may also be obtained and comments made by
Phone - contact Nedra Morrell at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD).
In Writing - KIPDA, attention Participation Plan at 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299
Brightside Community Cleanup is March 31
As part of the ongoing community-wide anti-litter initiative we are asking you to help KEEP IT CLEAN! Join us for Brightside’s next Community-wide Cleanup on Saturday, March 31. Take an active role in keeping our hometown clean because…..“Litter Makes Us All Look Bad!” This spring cleanup is held in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cleanup Week March 25-31. Students in K-12 are asked to help create a new logo for the event. Visit www.waste.ky.gov for details.
Organize your group to participate and help keep our hometown clean. Brightside will supply free bags, gloves and t-shirts for volunteers. Contact MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 to register or visit www.brightsideinc.org.
City-Wide Pothole Repair Blitz Begins
Crews to Fill Potholes Every Day in March
On March 1, crews from the Louisville Metro Division of Streets and Roads began a month-long, city-wide pothole repair blitz. During the blitz, crews expect to cover 1,000 miles of road and fill 3,500 potholes.
Each day in March, weather permitting, ten crews made up of five employees will concentrate on filling potholes and pavement failures created by the weather. Pothole teams will begin work in the center of the city and work their way out to the far corners of the community in a methodical fashion. Each crew is assigned specific geographic areas. To report a pothole, please call MetroCall at 311. Including a nearby address makes this process happen much quicker.
Last year the city filled 13,926 potholes and filled 202,895 square feet of road surface, which translates into 4.7 acres of asphalt. So far this year, crews have filled 2,513 potholes and filled 15,605 square feet of asphalt. A relatively mild winter this year has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of potholes reported, when compared to prior years.
Kentucky Fly-Fishing Retreat for Men With Cancer (Message Printed on Behalf of District 11 Constituent Ruby Gordon)
Kentucky Fly-Fishing Retreat for Men with Cancer
May 18-20, 2007
Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center in Henryville, Indiana
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts fly-fishing retreats for men recovering from cancer. Our mission is to help men in the recovery process by sharing with them the healing powers of the sport of fly-fishing. We also provide a safe, supportive environment to explore their personal experiences with cancer, with others, who share their stories.
Retreats are offered at no cost to the participants and are led by professional facilitators and expert fly-fishing instructors. Reel Recovery provides all meals, lodging and fly-fishing equipment, and no previous fishing experience is required.
The Retreat Starts: 4:00p.m. Friday, May 18
The Retreat Ends: 2:00p.m. Sunday, May 20
Primary Service Area: Kentucky, Southern Indiana
Eligibility: Men recovering from life-threatening cancer
To apply for this event, please e-mail your name and address Ruby Gordon, the Kentucky Coordinator, will mail you an application and medical form.
Upcoming Events
March 24 & 31
Brightside/Waste Management of Kentucky spring compost fundraiser will take place March 17, 24 & 31 from 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Outer Loop Landfill located at 2673 Outer Loop. Log on to www.brightsideinc.org for pricing information and discover how to receive free bags and/or $5 off a scoop. Prices will be $2.50 per bag and $30 per scoop.
Proceeds from the sale benefit Brightside programs. For more information, call MetroCall 311 or 574-5000.
March 31, 2007
Brightside Community Cleanup
Organize your group to participate and help keep our hometown clean. Brightside will supply free bags, gloves and t-shirts for volunteers. Contact MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 to register or visit www.brightsideinc.org.
March 31, 2007
King Memorial Walk and Peacefest
9 am to 3 pm
Walkers who raise $20 or more will receive a MLK T-Shirt and Lunch. Monies raised help support The Annual Greater Louisville Martin Luther King Jr. Season of Service.
Contact Keith Bertrand for more info:
502-292-6181.
March 31, 2007
Inspections, Permits & Licenses (IPL) Workshop 101
“Neighborhood Leaders Taking it to the Streets”
The Louisville Metro Inspections, Permits and Licenses Department (IPL) will conduct concurrent sessions that will include exterior and interior violations, demolitions, enforcement and general issues. Attendees will also receive valuable handouts. The Saturday, March 31st workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Gheens Center, 4425 Preston Hwy. $10 registration fee. Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000.
April 3, 2007
Town Hall Meeting
Councilman Kevin Kramer and Councilman Robin Engel (District 22) will host a joint town hall meeting at Watterson Elementary School from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Metro Government representatives will also be present to address concerns.
May 12, 2007
Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries will host its annual “Pennies from Heaven” Gala Dinner & Auction. The event will be held in the gym of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 5505 Bardstown Road. For more information, contact Ron Loughry at 239-07407.
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer serves as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Budget Committee, Government Administration Committee, and Committee on Committees. In addition, Kramer serves as the Vice-Chair for the Metro Council Minority Caucus. Committees meet the first and third weeks of the month and are broadcast live on Metro TV (cable channel 25.) Councilman Kramer is also a member of the National League of Cities Information, Technology, and Communications Steering Committee and the Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Committee.
Please let me know how you feel about these or any other issues. Contact my office at
574-1111 or e-mail
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