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APRIL 3, 2007
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Mayor Paxton introduced the store manager, Lonnie Marwa, for the new Lowe's store
which will be located on the southside.
Rick Murphy, City Engineer, gave a briefing on the Coleman Road Intersection
' Improvement Project. Mr. Murphy recommends, due to future development, extending
the center left turn lane on Coleman Road from the bridge northwest approximately 1600
feet—costs estimated at $160,000 to $190,000. Commission supports Mr. Murphy's
recommendation and told him to proceed.
WORKSHOP
COMMISSION DISCUSSION OF LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PLAN OPTIONS
City Manager explained that David Frost is the staff person who will be completing the
plan to the federal government advising of the Local Redevelopment Authority's decision
of which entity should receive the property located on Park Avenue. Mr. Frost needs
feedback from the Commission to help him know which way the Authority is leaning.
Response was as follows at this time: 3 support property going to Parks Services, 1
supports property being given to Merryman House and one being concerned that if
property is given to Merryman House will funds be available for maintenance and
improvements. Mayor Paxton asked Mr. Frost to contact the Board of Merryman House
to get more information regarding how their finances are going to work with their future
plan and asked Parks Services to discuss alternatives.
REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS TO REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE
Earnie Via, Public Works Director, advised that the Solid Waste Division is
implementing a change in the refuse collection plan for residential routes. Trash pickup
will change from a 5 -day collection plan to 4- day collection (Tuesday through Friday).
Collection in 7 different alleys will be discontinued due to the alleys being hazardous or
dead-end. Mondays will be dedicated to yard waste pickup. Mr. Via feels some of the
benefits will be vehicle rotation, minimize disruptions during holidays, savings of tipping
fees, fuel, etc. This change will be effective April 30, 2007.
PREVIEW OF RIVERFRONT PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS
Tom Barnett, Planning Director, summarized the events that have taken place for the
redevelopment plan for the riverfront. Some of the items in the conceptual plan are the
following:
New Boat Launch- 6th & Burnett
Executive Inn Redevelopment
Downtown & Steamboat Landing -Foot of Broadway
River Overlook -Foot of Kentucky Avenue
Marina
Parking/Parking Lots
The floodwall murals will not change, automobile access is going to be changed from
driving down Broadway along the riverfront and come up on Kentucky Avenue to
driving through the Jefferson Street opening through Shultz Park and exit onto Madison
Street.
The entire riverfront plan, over the next several years, is expected to cost approximately
$50m+. The City has received, through U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, federal funds in
the amount of $5.3m that will be utilized to get the project started. Another funding tool
could be the TIF district that would be overseen by the creation of a Riverfront
Development Corporation.
The Mayor suggested that he and Commissioner Kaler be co-chairs of the current
Riverfront Development Committee.
FOUNTAIN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN
The Commission decided to discuss this item at the April 17th workshop.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Calendar Items
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Coleman
(1) Received a phone call regarding employees returning from military duty to city
employment
(2) A city employee wants to demolish building for a business --will give further
details later.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter
would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: April 24 '2007
City Clerk