Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Tentative  
Public Works Committee  
Chair Jeff Hudson (R-23)  
Vice Chair Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Committee Member Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Committee Member Josie Raymond (D-10)  
Committee Member Crystal Bast (R-14)  
Committee Member Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Committee Member Stuart Benson (R-20)  
Committee Member Kevin Bratcher (R-22)  
Tuesday, June 16, 2026  
4:00 PM  
Council Chambers/Virtual  
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Chair Hudson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.  
Chair Hudson introduced the committee members and non-committee  
members present. A quorum was established.  
NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present attended  
in Chambers, except Committee Member Benson and Council Member Reed  
who attended virtually.  
8 -  
Present:  
Chair Jeff Hudson (R-23), Vice Chair Ken Herndon (D-4), Committee Member Ben  
Reno-Weber (D-8), Committee Member Josie Raymond (D-10), Committee Member  
Crystal Bast (R-14), Committee Member Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Committee  
Member Stuart Benson (R-20), and Committee Member Kevin Bratcher (R-22)  
Non-Committee Member(s)  
Council Member Scott Reed (R-16) and Council Member Khalil Batshon (R-25)  
Support Staff  
Clerk(s)  
Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Ann Schultz, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Michael Spenlau, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Mary Willis, Assistant Clerk  
Sonya Harward, Clerk  
Pending Legislation  
O-043-26  
1.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) REGARDING THE POSTING OF HANDBILLS OR SIGNS ON  
PUBLIC PROPERTY (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Scott Reed (R-16), Primary Markus Winkler (D-17) and Primary Anthony  
Piagentini (R-19)  
Attachments:  
O-043-26 V.3 CAM 061626 Amend LMCO Chapter 112 Posting of  
Handbills or Signs.pdf  
O-043-26 V.2 FAM 042326 Amend LMCO Chapter 112 Posting of  
Handbills or Signs.pdf  
O-043-26 V.1 022626 Amend LMCO Chapter 112 Posting of Handbills  
or Signs.pdf  
Presentation-IllegalSigns- O-043-26 (6-2-26).pdf  
Presentation - Illegal Signs - Public Works Committee 4.14.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Bast, seconded by Committee  
Member Reno-Weber, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Council Member Reed spoke to this item.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Bast, that this Ordinance be postponed.  
The motion to postpone carried by a voice vote.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Bratcher, seconded by Committee  
Member Reno-Weber, that this Ordinance be returned to the table.  
The motion to return to the table carried by a voice vote.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Reed  
- Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
A motion was made by Committee Member Raymond, seconded by Committee  
Member Bast, that this Ordinance be amended as show in attached document  
"O-043-26 V.3 CAM 061626 Amend LMCO Chapter 112 Posting of Handbills or  
Signs.pdf."  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.  
The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the  
Ordinance was sent to Old Business:  
6 - Hudson, Herndon, Raymond, Bast, Benson, and Bratcher  
Yes:  
Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Chappell  
1 - Reno-Weber  
O-133-26  
2.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES  
(“LMCO”) CHAPTER 99 REGULATING NOISE (AS AMENDED).  
Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) and Primary Khalil Batshon (R-25)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-133-26 V.2 CAM 061626 Amend LMCO Chp 99 RE Noise.pdf  
O-133-26 V.1 051426 Amend LMCO Chp 99 RE Noise.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by Vice  
Chair Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Council Member Batshon spoke to this item.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Member Bast, that this Ordinance be amended as shown in the  
attached document titled "O-133-26 V.2 CAM 061626 Amend LMCO Chp 99 RE  
Noise.pdf."  
Committee Member Reno-Weber spoke to the proposed amendment.  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote.  
The discussion continued and the following spoke:  
- Committee Member Bratcher  
- Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk  
- Council Member Batshon  
- Committee Member Reno-Weber  
- Committee Member Chappell  
- Council Member Reed  
- Committee Member Bast  
- Vice Chair Herndon  
A motion was made by Committee Member Chappell, seconded by Committee  
Member Raymond, to request a financial impact statement.  
The following spoke to the motion for a financial impact statement:  
- Committee Member Reno-Weber  
- Committee Member Chappell  
- Council Member Batshon  
The motion to request a financial impact statement failed by the following  
vote:  
2 - Raymond, and Chappell  
Yes:  
No:  
6 - Hudson, Herndon, Reno-Weber, Bast, Benson, and Bratcher  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance was sent to Old Business:  
7 - Hudson, Herndon, Reno-Weber, Raymond, Bast, Benson, and Bratcher  
1 - Chappell  
Yes:  
No:  
O-182-26  
3.  
AN ORDINANCE (I) DECLARING MERMAID LANE AS DEDICATED TO  
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC USE AS A  
PUBLIC WAY AND (II) ACCEPTING SUCH DEDICATION.  
Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-182-26 V.1 061126 Declaring and Accepting Mermaid Lane as  
Dedicated for Public Use as Right of Way.pdf  
O-182-26 ATTACH Mermaid Lane - Historical Google Maps Street  
View.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Member Bast, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Wes Syndor, Public Works  
- Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar.  
8 - Hudson, Herndon, Reno-Weber, Raymond, Bast, Chappell, Benson, and Bratcher  
Yes:  
R-068-26  
4.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. TWO (2), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH  
THE GAGEL AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
R-068-26 V.1 061126 Condemnation Action for Gagel Ave Sidewalk  
Project - Parcel 2.pdf  
R-068-26 ATTACH Exhibits A, B, and C.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Member Bast, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.  
Mike King, Metro Department of Transportation, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent  
Calendar.  
R-070-26  
5.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. SEVENTEEN (17), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
R-070-26 V.1 061126 Condemnation Action for Blanton Ln Sidewalk  
Project - Parcel 17.pdf  
R-070-26 ATTACH Exhibits A, B, and C.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Member Bast, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Mike King, Metro Department of Transportation  
- Committee Member Bratcher  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent  
Calendar.  
R-072-26  
6.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY-SEVEN (37), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
R-072-26 V.1 061126 Condemnation Action for Blanton Ln Sidewalk  
Project - Parcel 37 (with Exhibits).pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Member Bast, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Mike King, Metro Department of Transportation  
- Committee Member Bratcher  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent  
Calendar.  
R-075-26  
7.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY (30), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
R-075-26 V.1 061126 Condemnation Action for Blanton Ln Sidewalk  
Project - Parcel 30 (with Exhibits A and C).pdf  
R-075-26 ATTACH Exhibit B.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Reno-Weber, seconded by  
Committee Member Bast, that this Resolution be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Mike King, Metro Department of Transportation  
- Committee Member Bast  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent  
Calendar.  
AP050526KA  
8.  
APPOINTMENT OF KRISTI ASHBY TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION. (TERM  
EXPIRES MAY 14, 2029)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Kristi Ashby 04.20.pdf  
Kristi Ashby - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
AP050526AS  
9.  
APPOINTMENT OF ADAM STEGEMANN TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION.  
(TERM EXPIRES MAY 14, 2029)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Adam Stegemann 04.20.pdf  
Adam Stegemann - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
AP050526BH  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
APPOINTMENT OF BRAD HERSCHLER TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION.  
(TERM EXPIRES MAY 14, 2029)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Brad Herschler 04.20.pdf  
Brad Herschler - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
AP050526MS  
APPOINTMENT OF MIRA SULLIVAN TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION. (TERM  
EXPIRES MAY 14, 2029)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Mira Sullivan 04.20.pdf  
Mira Sullivan - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526LF  
REAPPOINTMENT OF LUCAS FRAZIER TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION.  
(TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Lucas Frazier 04.20.pdf  
Lucas Frazier - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526AH  
REAPPOINTMENT OF ANITA HALL TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION. (TERM  
EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Anita Hall 04.20.pdf  
Anita Hall - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526JH  
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15.  
16.  
17.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF JANET HESTON TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION.  
(TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Janet Douglas Heston 04.20.pdf  
Janet Douglas Heston - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526PS  
REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK SMITH TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION.  
(TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Patrick Smith 04.20.pdf  
Patrick Smith - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526JS  
REAPPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH B. SPENCER TO THE COMPLETE STREETS  
COALITION. (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Joseph B Spencer 04.20.pdf  
Joseph B Spencer - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526KT  
REAPPOINTMENT OF KENNETH THOMPSON TO THE COMPLETE STREETS  
COALITION. (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Ken Thompsom 04.20.pdf  
Ken Thompson - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526EV  
18.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF ESTELA VALDEZ TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION.  
(TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Estela Valdez 04.20.pdf  
Estela Valdez - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
RP050526BW  
19.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF BILL WRIGHT TO THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION. (TERM  
EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027)  
Attachments:  
APT Complete Streets Coalition 4.14.26.pdf  
Bill Wright 04.20.pdf  
Bill Wright - Data 04.20.pdf  
CSC Members Comparative Analysis April 2026.pdf  
This item remained held.  
Adjournment  
Without objection, Chair Hudson adjourned the meeting at 4:52pm  
Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at  
the Metro Council meeting on June 25, 2026.  
Transcript  
ID 26-0689  
[See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of the Public Works Committee Meeting -  
June 16, 2026.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of  
each item.]  
Attachments:  
Unedited Captioning Transcript of the Public Works Committee  
Meeting-June 16, 2026.pdf