Neighborhood Association / Block Watch Initiatives Discussed at Mid Dale - Klondike Meeting
More than fifty residents attended a meeting on June 7 to discuss the formation of a block watch and neighborhood association for the Mid Dale-Klondike Lane area. Residents have expressed concern in the past few months over speeding, break-ins, and other safety concerns in the Mid Dale-Klondike corridor. Councilman Kramer addressed these concerns and reminded residents that police patrols have increased in the area. Kramer is also in communication with the owners of the apartment complexes along Mid Dale Lane regarding these concerns.
Sergeant Renea Briggs emphasized the importance of block watch programs in combatting crime and how the police department works with block watch programs. Walter Munday from the Department of Neighborhoods spoke about neighborhood associations (voluntary organizations which give neighborhoods a stronger, collective voice) and outlined the process of starting an association.
Mid Dale resident Clara Gruneisen stated, "the meeting was very informative, Sergeant Briggs was very informative and I appreciated the knowledge that she gave us. I feel that Walter Munday was very encouraging in talking about a neighborhood association. I do not want to move, I welcome people into our neighborhood and I just want our neighborhood to work and continue to be a great neighborhood."
Working groups for both the block watch and the neighborhood associations are currently being put together. There will be several planning meetings before both groups are formed, if you are interested in participating, please contact the District 11 Office at 574-1111. Special thanks to the Canaan Community Development Corporation for hosting the meeting.
District 11 NDF Funding will assist in Additional Grass Cuttings along Hurstbourne Parkway
In response to numerous calls and correspondence to the District 11 office, Councilman Kramer has decided to allocate funding for additional grass cuttings for the medians along Hurstbourne Parkway. Funding in the amount of $4,099.44 will be used from the District 11 Neighborhood Development Fund to pay for three additional cuttings of the Hurstbourne medians from Taylorsville Road to Watterson Trail (the area in District 11) in 2007. The State Department of Transportation cuts these areas four times per year, with the additional cuttings, that total will now increase to seven.
Louisville's Good Neighbors Sought
The Mayor’s Good Neighbor Award will be presented to 26 citizens who demonstrate the spirit of good citizenship by going above and beyond to help others or who participate in volunteer activities that improve the community.
Anyone may nominate their neighbor by completing and returning a form to Department of Neighborhoods. Nomination forms are available by calling MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000 or register online by visiting LouisvilleKy.gov/Neighborhoods.
The mayor will host a special reception to honor the Good Neighbor Award winners on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Galt House Hotel.
Repair Affair
The District 11 Office will once again participate in the “Repair Affair” program. This program works to assist with home improvements for disabled or elderly homeowners. This year we will be working at a property on Heavrin Avenue. If you are interested in volunteering on this project, please contact our office at 574-1111
District 11 Nights at Slugger Field Announced!
What: Louisville Bats Baseball (Free Tickets and Free Food!) Limit 4 tickets per family.
When: Tuesday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 7, games begin at 7:05 p.m.
Where: Louisville Slugger Field
Contact: Graham Honaker @ 574-1111
*This event is not funded with any taxpayer dollars
Louisville Metro Police Foundation 5K Run is June 16
You're invited to participate in the Louisville Metro Police Foundation Celebration 5k Run on Saturday, June 16th at 8:30 p.m.! By running (or walking!) in the LMPF Celebration Run, you'll be competing with hundreds of runners city-wide while helping to raise money for a better Louisville! It's part of a day-long celebration of the LMPD serving and protecting the citizens of Louisville and Jefferson County.
Before the run, head downtown and spend the day at the Louisville Metro Police Foundation 2nd Annual Celebration. Events include:
- Cycling Criterium,races begin at 12:30 p.m.
- Health & Safety Fair -Children's Playground
- & Fireworks!
Bring the kids down for a day of fun, food and fireworks! Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Early registration is $20.00 and you can enter online, by mail or walk-in registration at Fleet Feet Sports .
STOP Mosquitoes from Breeding around your Home!
(Message from the Health and Wellness Dept.)
The best way to control mosquitoes is to find and eliminate their breeding sites! Check these areas around your home ...
- remove trash, bottles, and debris holding water
- clean clogged gutters and downspouts
- flush birdbaths and fountains weekly
- drain flowerpots, other garden containers
- turn over wheelbarrows, other lawn items
- drain water from children's wading pools, toys
- fix leaky faucets where water stands
- remove old tires that hold water
- fill in holes, depressions in the yard
- clean debris out of drainage easements
- eliminate standing water on flat roofs
- eliminate water around air conditioner units
- adjust tarps over woodpiles, grills, and boats so water does not stand on the tarp
Metro Parks Summer Recreation Guides Available
The District 11 Office has a supply of summer Metro Parks Recreation guides available. If you would like one sent to you, please contact our office.
Upcoming Events
June 23 10am - Fern Fest hosted by Whitehall Southern Seminary, 2825 Lexington Rd. Tickets $10 available at the door. Sue Olsen, a fern expert from Bellevue, WA will speak on the merits of growing great ferns in your garden. For additional info contact Mary Anne Thornton or Merrill Simmons @ 897-2944.
July 7-8
Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour. Showcasing beautiful hidden gardens in the historic district of Old Louisville. Tour hours are 10am - 5pm each day. For ticket information call 502-635-5244.
July 21 and 22
Join us for the 18th Annual Brightside/Coca-Cola Volleyball Classic. This popular tournament is set for Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, 2007 at Seneca Park. Proceeds go to Brightside’s beautification and cleanup efforts.
We will have Grass Divisions for: Youth, Men, Women, Co-ed, and Corporate Teams and Metro Teams, in addition to Sand Divisions. All teams except Doubles and Triples are guaranteed three matches.
Gather your team for this fabulous competition. Call Rusty @ 502.582.3530 or log onto www.baxterjacks.org to register by July 5! Brochures are available at The Volleyball Connection or Brightside. For a printable flyer visit us at www.Brightsideinc.org .
July 31
District 11 Night at Louisville Slugger Field, 7:05 pm
August 7
District 11 Night at Louisville Slugger Field, 7:05 pm
Music in the Metro Dates
July 8th
Muench (classic rock, 70’s & 80’s)
Heat (variety)
Vettiner Park
August 12th
Robbie Bartlett (blends jazz, southern rock & soul)
KD (hip hop)
Chickasaw Park
September 9th
Chas Blakemore (country)
Artie Dean Harris (country)
Riverside, the Farnsley Moremen Landing
October 14th
Rigbys (Beatles rock ‘n roll)
Monarchs (rock ‘n roll)
Iroquois Amphitheater
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, Health and Human Services 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 me
Kevin Kramer.
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