City of Frankfort/ Frankfort Plant Board Tanglewood Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
At the request of Tanglewood residents, Frankfort and FPB officials will hold a meeting about the reservoir project and take your questions. If you have any issues or concerns, this is your chance to have them addressed or just learn more. A good turnout will benefit the neighborhood, so attend if you can.
details: http://fpb.cc/meetings/2015/9/1/special-meeting-tuesday-sept-1
Pedestrian access to be closed at ‘Singing Bridge’ in Frankfort
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 28, 2015) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will be closing pedestrian access to the “Singing Bridge,” a local landmark in downtown Frankfort, due to safety concerns.
Recent data analysis by a consultant engineering firm indicates that this bridge cannot safely accommodate both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Several members of this 1893 steel truss have deterioration which reduces its structural capacity, and pedestrian loading further reduces its capacity to carry vehicular traffic. By closing the bridge to pedestrian traffic, two lanes of vehicular traffic can be safely maintained.
KYTC maintenance crews are gathering the needed signs and materials to restrict pedestrian access on the bridge. Closure of the sidewalks could occur as early as this evening.
The ‘Singing Bridge’, which carries U.S. 60X across the Kentucky River, is posted at a 9-ton weight limit. Vehicles weighing more than 9 tons should utilize the Capital Avenue Bridge to cross the river.
KYTC is working on repair plans for the bridge. Completion of this work and reopening of the sidewalks would occur in the spring of 2016.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5 .
URGENT NEWS – Singing Bridge UPDATE:
Transportation Cabinet District 5 is assessing engineering data which indicate that repairs are needed to the truss / structure of the Singing Bridge. The repairs will require the closure of the sidewalks to pedestrian foot traffic.
Right now it is unlikely that this closure will take place tomorrow morning (Fri 28 Aug). We await further details from District 5 and our local public safety / Streets Depts.
It is probable that we could lose pedestrian access until Spring 2016.
note: the SH zone is the other side of the bridge from South Frankfort, our participation on this issue as City residents remains important.
Monday, August 31: public neighborhood meeting for Special Historic zoned properties
With the assistance of the Ky Heritage Council’s CLG grant award and the support of the City Commission, the Planning & Building Codes Department has been able to secure professional services and have now completed the first draft of new Historic Design Guidelines for the SH local zoning district.
The city is holding a public neighborhood meeting at the Paul Sawyier Library Monday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. to go over the draft revised historic design guidelines proposed for the SH special historic zoning district. Attached is a summary of the changes and the flyer that was mailed to each property owner within the SH zoning district. The full draft of the proposal is available on line at this link: http://www.frankfort.ky.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/full%20draft%20%281%29.pdf
Thank you. Gary.
Gary Muller
Planning and Building Codes Director
City of Frankfort
315 W. Second Street Frankfort, Ky 40601
502-352-2100
Agenda:
FUNDRAISER FOR BRADLEY CAMIC: BBQ fundraiser Sept. 1 on the front lawn of the State Office Building, 501 High St., from 11:30 a.m. until sellout.
Donations also welcome via GoFundMe: http://www.gofundme.com/dgywxzm8
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Frankfort High School Traditions Center, at W 4th and Steele, is calling for volunteers to assist with its regular scheduled hours. Volunteers are needed Monday – Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm. Interested persons should contact Cheryl Viel or Joe Johnson at 695-4560 or 696-1135, or find them on Facebook.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR, courtesy of Katie Carney:
Friday, 8/28 – Last of the lunchtime concerts for 2015 at Ward Oates Amphitheater
Friday, 8/28 – Wild Tales playing at the Grand Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8/28 – FISEF Alumni Kickoff BBQ 5 to 7 p.m., FHS Football game 7:30 p.m. Sower Football Field
August 27-29: 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM: Waste Tire Collection/ State Highway Maintenance Garage ~ US 127S@1-64.
Saturday – 8/29 – Gathering of Authors at the Paul Sawyier Public Library – 10 a.m.
Saturday – 8/29 – Capitol City Blues/River Festival for Family Abuse Services – Riverview Park (10-4) and Ward Oates Amphitheater (5-10)
Friday, 9/4 – Last of the Farmer’s Bank summer concert series
Monday, 9/7 – Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/8-Sunday, 9/13 – KY Senior Games
Friday, 9/11-Saturday, 9/12 – Two Loves and a River play at Ward Oates Amphitheater at 7 p.m.
Friday, 9/11 – Grand Theatre’s 2015-2016 Season starts with Abba-Mania 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9/12 – Frankfort Chamber of Commerce’s Community Tailgating at KSU at 11 a.m., kickoff at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9/12 – Capital City Dancing with the Stars, Convention Center 7 p.m.
Week of September 14: free trash week
Sunday, 9/13 – Two Loves and a River play at Ward Oates Amphitheater at 4 p.m.
Sunday, 9/13 – Josephine Sculpture Park’s Fall Festival – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 9/15 – Grand Theatre presents The Wailers at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 9/18-Saturday, 9/19 – Two Loves and a River play at Ward Oates Amphitheater at 7 p.m.
September 19: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tax Credit and Grant Workshop for Historic Rehab, PSP Library.
Sunday, 9/20 – Two Loves and a River play at Ward Oates Amphitheater at 4 p.m.
Monday, 9/28 to Friday, 10/16 – Frankfort Independent Schools Fall Break
Tuesday, 9/29 – Grand Theatre presents Shemekia Copeland at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 10/2 – Artwalk!
Saturday, 10/3 – KY History Half Marathon – times and locations to be announced
Saturday, 10/10 – KSU Homecoming
Tuesday, 10/13 – Grand Theatre presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10/24 – Grand Theatre presents the Blue Sky Riders at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 11/5-Sunday, 11/8 – Downtown Frankfort’s Candlelight Tour!
Friday, 11/6 – Grand Theatre presents Lee Ann Womack at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11/14 – KY Book Fair at Frankfort Convention Center – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
The Frankfort High School Traditions Center, at W 4th and Steele, is calling for volunteers to assist with its regular scheduled hours. Volunteers are needed Monday – Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm. Interested persons should contact the Johnsons at 695-4560 or 696-1135, or find them on Facebook.
DATE CHANGE – SFNA Quarterly Meeting
The next quarterly meeting will take place on August 27th at SF Presbyterian Church, not on the 20th as originally scheduled.
September 19
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Paul Sawyier Public Library
The City of Frankfort will present Funding Building Rehab: A Historic Tax Credit and Grant Workshop.
No reservations or fees required.