Week of June 20, 2022

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🔎 - Big Topic: Redistricting and Comprehensive Plan Goal 4 Work Groups

Redistricting Workgroup

At the beginning of May, D10 CM Amanda Bledsoe and LFUCG Research Analyst Jennifer Sutton presented an idea for a Redistricting workgroup. This week, the workgroup will be meeting.

  • The redistricting workgroup will discuss its goals and evaluate the 2021 and 2011 processes to discuss ways Lexington can improve the process in 2031. They'll also discuss ways LFUCG administration can improve documentation of the 2021 and 2011 processes.

Join this meeting on Tuesday, June 21 at 11:30am in the 5th-floor conference room of City Hall at 200 E Main St.

Goal 4 Workgroup

This workgroup originates from the Lexington 2018 Comprehensive Plan and specifically targets the issue of sustainable growth in our city.

  • Goal 4 of the 2018 Comprehensive plan calls for creating a new process for determining long-term land use decisions involving the Urban Service Boundary & Rural Activity Centers.

  • Instead of this issue being handled through public input in the Comprehensive Plans to come, this workgroup will help create the framework for our growth decisions.

Join this meeting on Wednesday, June 22 at 10am in the 5th-floor conference room of City Hall at 200 E Main St.

🔎 - This week in City Hall: Planning and Public Safety Committee Presentations

Lexington Sustainable Growth Study

LFUCG Administrative Officer Craig Benz and D1 CM James Brown will present data from the Lexington Sustainable Growth Study.

  • The presentation packet states the purpose of this study: "The Study creates an objective, data-driven methodology to help guide decisions regarding the alignment of the Urban Service Boundary." This study uses vacant land analysis to inform and support the Council in creating goals & objectives for the comprehensive plan and support the Planning Commission in their decisions on expansion or growth.

  • This study cannot identify areas for preservation or expansion. It can not make recommendations for the future alignment of the Urban Service Boundary.

  • If this study is adopted by Council, the next steps would be for the Division of Planning and Planning Commission to identify rural land for long-term preservation, rural land for potential future urban development, and plans for future expansion.

PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) and Public Benefits

D6 CM David Kloiber will be presenting on the PDR program and Public Benefits.

  • The PDR program's goals have been to preserve valuable agricultural land and prevent development on that land through tax dollars. Over $77M in tax dollars has been used to protect this land since PDR started in 2000.

  • The presentation proposes alternative ways to protect land; Marking buildings as "Historical" or allowing landlords to place land in a trust with some tax benefits to the landowner.

  • Recommendations for PDR include providing additional benefits to residents- the presentation suggests options of walking trails, co-op farming, research opportunities, and other "sustainable initiatives."

  • This item will stay in committee, and PDR funding will be paused until LFUCG can reach out to residents and hear about sustainable initiatives they would be interested in.

Watch this meeting on Tuesday, June 21, at 1pm in Council Chambers or Livestream.

🏃 - Get Engaged

Housing Workshop

1 in 5 Lexington residents cannot find affordable housing.

Come participate in an interactive simulation of housing affordability held by Erin Aycock utilizing 2022 Zillow listings. This will be followed by a group discussion exploring the current housing reality with present economic and social factors and what can be done to spread awareness and address the issue of expensive housing for Lexington residents.

This workshop will be held on June 28 from 6pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, June 29. Grab your spot on our Facebook!

Enter to have your own float at Lexington's Fourth of July parade!

Fourth of July float entries are now being accepted! Enter for your organization, friends, or family float to be considered in this city celebration.

  • This Parade will take place on June 4 at 11:30am. Line up for the floats starts at 10am on Midland Avenue, and the Parade will take place on Main Street.

  • Entry fees for nonprofits and businesses range from $50 – $250. Political campaigns or organizations are $500. There are no fees for pedestrian groups, veterans, marching bands, or dance groups. Waivers must be signed by participants upon arrival at the Parade.

  • Community and Performing groups with the most creative patriotic floats will be given priority in the application process.

Enter here by June 24.

🗞 - Updates from Last Week: Public Art Master Plan Presentation

The Director of Arts and Current Affairs of the Mayor's Office, Heather Lyons, presented the Public Art Master Plan Presentation last week. Here's a summary of her presentation, the most significant part being the merging of the Public Art Commission and the Urban County Arts Review Board.

Council members also had some valid questions for Lyons- here are her answers;

  • The Public Art Commission would like to eventually find a way to fund Performing Art in the plan.

  • The Public Art Master Plan is separate from any entertainment district art plan, LexArts, and the Downtown Art Center project.

  • Public Input has always been and will continue to be key part of this plan.

The General Government & Social Services Committee passed the Master Plan item to Council. Council approved it while agreeing that the Master Plan could be altered if needed.

The Public Art Commission must now create a multi-year work plan for the Master Plan.

  • Full Disclosure - CivicLex's Executive Director, Richard Young, is a member of the Public Art Commission.

🏢 - This Week in City Government

Monday, June 20

Happy Juneteenth! - LFUCG offices closed today.

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Tuesday, June 21

Redistricting Workgroup
⏱ - 11:30 am on June 21
📍 - 5th-floor Conference Room, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
🗣 - No public input

Planning and Public Safety Committee
⏱ - 1:00 pm on June 21
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

Council Work Session
⏱ - 3:00 pm on June 21
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

Council Meeting - Zone Change Public Hearing
⏱ - 5:00 pm on June 21
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

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Wednesday, June 22

Goal 4 Workgroup
⏱ - 10:00 am on June 22
📍 - 5th-floor Conference Room, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
🗣 - No public input

Commission for People with Disabilities
⏱ - 11:00 am on June 22
📍 - Lexington Senior Center - 195 Life Lane
🗣 - No public input

Transportation Policy Committee
⏱ - 1:30 pm on June 22
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

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Thursday, June 23

Planning Commission Public Hearing - Zoning Items
⏱ - 1:30 pm on June 23
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

Confirmation Hearing
⏱ - 5:30 pm on June 23
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

Council Meeting
⏱ - 6:00 pm on June 23
📍 - 2nd-floor Council Chamber, Government Center — 200 East Main St.
📺 - LexTV
🗣 - No public input

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Friday, June 24

No Meetings.

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