9th Metro Council District
No. 9 eNews
May 23, 2013
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9th District Responsible Recycling Event a SUCCESS
On Saturday, May 11 Councilwoman Ward-Pugh, the Green Triangle, and the Energy Pros partnered to host the One Stop Drop Responsible Recycling event. The event was a great success, with 393 cars coming through to drop off items to be reused or recycled. Over 10,000 pounds of paper was kept out of the landfill and recycled and an entire tractor trailer was filled with electronics to be recycled. We are waiting to hear the final numbers of batteries recycled, household items given to Habitat Restore and Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement program, cardboard recycled, shoes given to WaterStep, and medical supplies given to Supplies Over Seas.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the event and kept your donations from ending up in the landfill. A special thanks to our volunteers, including 9 National Honor Society volunteers from St. Xavier High School.To view a video of the event please click here.
Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle on Memorial Day
Thousands ofcyclists, paddlers and walkers will be in motion this Memorial Day during the17thMayor’sHealthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike &Paddle May 27 at Waterfront Park.
A 3-mile paddling course gives canoeists and kayakers the option of heading up Beargrass Creek as far as the MSD pumping station at Brownsboro Rd. or staying on the Ohio River and paddling through the land-side channel of Towhead Island.Persons without a boat can rent a canoe or kayak. However, boats must be reserved in advanceby contacting River City Canoe & Kayak at 502.210.7626 or . For cyclists, a 15-mile route will journey through Old Louisville, down Southern Parkway and into Iroquois Park, one of Louisville’s signature Olmsted-designed Metro Parks. Turnoffs will provide options for cycling routes as short as two miles. The hiking route, which is wheelchair-accessible, will allow walkers to explore eastern sections of Waterfront Park and enjoy scenic views along the newest section of the Riverwalk adjoining the new marina in River Park Place. Walkers can bring dogs to participate in the hike, but must keep their dogs on a leash and pick up waste during the walk as required by law. Participants are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own water bottles which they will be able to fill in Waterfront Park, part of the Louisville Water Company’s Pure Tap To Go program. For more information, go to
Farmers’ Market Schedules
Check out the following Farmers’ Markets in the 9th District.
- Crescent Hill Farmers Market
Crescent Hill United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peterson Ave, 40206
Mondays & Fridays, 7 am – 10 am
May 24 – October25 (Monday market starts July 1)
Accepts Cash, Check - Rainbow Blossom Farmers Market
3738 Lexington Rd, 40207
Sundays,12 – 4 pm
June 2– October 27
Accepts EBT/Debit/Credit, Cash - St. Matthews Farmers Market
Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Rd, 40207
Saturdays, 8 am – 12 pm
May 11 – October 12
Cash, check, some vendors accept credit/debit
For a complete listing of all farmers’ markets please visit
Varanese jumps on Hometown Tourist bandwagon
Insider Louisville: ByStaff | Published: May 11, 2013
Whoever it was at the Convention and Visitors Bureau who came up with this wholeHometown Tourist Month idea, we take our collective hats off to you. It seems to be a hit. As part of Hometown Tourist Month, VaraneseRestaurant is offering a special prix-fixe, three-course dinner for two is $50, plus tax and gratuity. The deal runs through the end of the month. We’d say, “Hurry!” but we were at Varanese Friday night and they were packed. So you might have to make this a weekday thing. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 502-899-9904 or by emailing:
Louisville’s Hometown Tourist Celebration now through May 31 encourages local residents to “be a tourist in their own hometown.” Anyone with a valid Kentucky or Indiana ID, local college ID or military ID can take advantage of discounts at 55 area attractions, 15 hotels and 14 restaurants. To read the entire article click here.
Notice of Planning & Design Public Meetings
Information provided by Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, 444 S. 5th Street – Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4313, (502)574-6230
Case Number: 18377
You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for Variance request of private yard area requirement in order to preserve large established trees at the rear of the lot.
Subject Property: 180 Vernon Ave 40206 (residential)
Case Manager: Jon Crumbie
This case will be presented to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Date: Monday, June 03, 2013
Time: Meeting will begin at 8:30 AM and continue until all cases are heard.
Place: 514 W. Liberty Street
Case Number: 19015
You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for modified variance to allow the proposed building to exceed the maximum front yard setback.
Subject Property: 2100 Liebert Ln 40206 (new development)
Case Manager: Christopher Brown
This case will be presented to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Date: Monday, June 03, 2013
Time: Meeting will begin at 8:30 AM and continue until all cases are heard.
Place: 514 W. Liberty Street
Case Number: 18917
You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for an application for variances from the Land Development Code to allow a dumpster and parking/ maneuvering area to encroach into the required rear yard and for the building not to be placed at the right of way lines and design waivers.
Subject Property: 4020 Shelbyville Rd 40207 (formerly KFC)
Case Manager: Maria Scheitz
This case will be presented to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Date: Monday, June 03, 2013
Time: Meeting will begin at 8:30 AM and continue until all cases are heard.
Place: 514 W. Liberty Street
For detailed case information please visit Click on “Case Information – eCustomer Services” link. Then under the “Planning and Design” tab click on “By Project No”. Enter the project no and click “search”. If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design at 574-6230.
Clifton Heights Newsletter
The Clifton Heights Community Council newsletter has just been published. Click here the following link to read about what's happening in Clifton Heights.Clifton Heights News Spring 2013pdf
Scam Alert for Facebook
Check out this video on what NOT to click on Facebook and why. Facebook Scam Alert
Kentucky Sheriff’s Association Boys and Girls Ranch
Each year the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office sends children to the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association Boys and Girls Ranch. Boys and girls ages 8-11 that qualify for the free lunch program at their school are eligible to attend. This year the boys will be attending Sunday, June 23 – Friday, June 28. The girls will be attending Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19. If you would like to send your child to this camp please contact Janice Cowherd at 574-8178 or email .
Community Night BATS Tickets Available
For 2013, the BATS FREE ticket program has beensplit into 2 parts, with each part described in detail below:
(Part 1- Metro Council Community Nights) The Bats will host 2 large community nights and provide tickets, hot dogs and drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances. These 2 nights will include 4,000 guests for each game – Tuesday, June 25 and Tuesday, July 30.
(Part 2 – Metro Council Mondays) The Bats will host groups and small numbers of people doing the good of the community that might not fit into the category above. This includes 12,000 total ticket vouchers (without hot dogs and drinks) distributed for use on ANY of these 5 designated nights: May 27, June 10, June 24, July 29, and August 26 (all Mondays). The benefit is an increase in the number of people involved and greater flexibility to obtain complimentary tickets – the groups are able to choose their own date within these 5 nights.
To request tickets for either program, please send an email to: Dustin Mercurio, Louisville Bats at. Please include the following:
Organization name, contact name, mailing address, email address, daytime phone number, number of tickets, and date requested – June 25, July 30, or Part 2/Mondays
If email is not available to you, please call Dustin Mercurio at 502-614-4525
Mayor Fischer’s Proposed Budget
Mayor Greg Fischer's third city budget contains no new taxes but makes key investments in roads, bike paths, public safety, parks and other public improvements.See details.Read his full budget address. View budget documents. Watch video replay online.
LMPD’S National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 6th
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness as well as provide an opportunity to promoteand celebrate police-community partnerships in crime prevention efforts. “A connected neighborhood is a safer neighborhood!”From 5:00 to 9:00 pm, residents in neighborhoods throughout the 5th Division and across the city and the nation are asked to lock theirdoors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors. The tradition continues at the Peterson-DumesnilHouse located at 301 S. Peterson Avenue. Join your neighbors in the 5th Division for great music with our Live Band, severalPublic Safety Displays including children’s identifications cards being made with the child’s picture, face painting, raffle prizesand much, much more. Don’t bother to eat before you come as we plan to have free food and drinks for everyone. It will be afun event for all ages!If you would like to view last year’s event got to search for “Louisville Metro Police National Night Out2012 5th Division”.For further information, or to set up a vendor display booth, contact Sergeant Kevin Wheatley r Kim Spetz .
9th District Spring Newsletter
Check out the electronic version and read updates on: three new water fountains in the District, Gov Delivery for email notifications, proposed insurance premium tax insurance, Green Triangle update, 2018 Frankfort Avenue public parking lot, NDF/CIF fund snapshot, Landmarks Ordinance changes, Junk and Secondhand Dealers Ordinance and calendar of events. The newsletter is available online by clicking here. Residents that don’t have access to a computer may contact our office at 574-1109 to request a paper copy be mailed to them.
Ninth District Events!
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at
If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please emailKyle Ethridgeor call 574-1109.
Thursday, May 23: Story Avenue Park Project public meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the EyeCare Institute, 1536 Story Avenue. The Urban Design Studio will be leading a public meeting concerning a new site plan design for Story Avenue Park.
Saturday, May 25: Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue,welcomes two authors for a book signing and discussion of their new books about Kentucky’s favorite drink…bourbon! Albert W. A. Schmid’s new book The Old Fashioned: An Essential Guide to the Original Whiskey Cocktail, explores the history of the “original cocktail” through its ingredients and accessories at 4:00 p.m. Questions please call 896-6950 or visit
Sunday, May 26: Pre-Butchertown Art Fair clean-up from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Plan to meet at the SW corner of Wenzel and E. Washington. If you have rakes or shovels that will help us remove leaves from the curbs please bring them with you. If you have questions please .
Monday, May 28:Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, presentsIntroduction to Library Databases Information Searching! Learn to use Library databases at 9:00 a.m. Next session is June 25 at 9:00 a.m. Please call 574-1793 to make reservations.
Monday, May 28:Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, presentsVideoshowing of Kentucky Author Forum showcasing Ray Kurzweil at 7:00p.m.For more information call 574-1793.
Wednesday, May 29:Planet Einstein presents, The Premier Avenue Talk, featuring Margaret Browning on May 29, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – Noon and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. Enjoy a reception following the program benefiting Hosparus and United Crescent Hill Ministries (UCHM). Ticket prices are $15 and $25 for VIP seating. To purchase tickets visit please call 963-9666.Avenue Talk – Margaret
Wednesday, May 29: Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, will host one of the south’s greatest voices in contemporary fiction Jill McCorkle to sign her latest novel Life After Life at 7:00 p.m. Her first novel in seventeen years, Life After Life is alive with the daily triumphs and challenges of the residents and staff of Pine Haven Estates, a retirement facility now home to a good many of Fulton, North Carolina s older citizens. Questions please call 896-6950 or visit
9th District LINKS
9th Office Staff
Tina Ward-Pugh, 9th District Councilwoman
601 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.574.1109
Fax: 502.574.7844
Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Assistant
Phone: 502.574.3908
Fax: 502.574.7844
Katie Holmes, Special Projects Coordinator
Phone: 502.574-1109
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