City Council Agenda and Packet 1985 05 21

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Project} Series 1985, in the principal amount of $1,200,000= and approving the fore and authorising the execution of curtail documents relating thereto." Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #856 be put out for publication and a Public Bearing be set fer May 21, 1985. Fauson seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. 0RDIJA1[C8 #857 - WEEDS Rauttnatraus read by title, only Ordinance #857, "Au Ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Louisville Municipal Code concerning responsibility for cutting of weeds within the City of Louisville." Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #856 by put out for publication and a Public Rearing set for June 4, 1985. Rioco presented the results of a survey conducted by the Community Services Department regarding the maintenance of open space and weed control. The average buffer that is cut by area municipalities is 23 feet. The average maximum height for weeds was approximately 6-7 inches. Several communities cut on an "as needed" basis. Most connunitiea cut their open space buffers an average of 4 times a rms. The cutting of weeds does not control insects. The insects move to "higher ground", however the cut buffer is then usually baited to control grasshoppers and beetles. Wild life sanctuaries and open space areas rill not be cut, however, weed control is still maintained in these areas. In leased areas, the lessor is required to maintain the property. Non. of the respondents of the survey cut • buffer of more than 100 feet. Mayor Meier moved that Ordinance #857 be put out for publication and a Public Rearing be set for June 4, 1983. Luce seconded. The motion wan passed unanimously. ORDINANCE #858 - PRIVATE ?ROPE&TZ PARSING Reutenstreas read Ordinance #858. by title only, "Am Ordinance regarding the ticketing and towing vehicles parked os private property." Mayor Maier moved that Ordinance #858 be put out for publication and s Public Hearing be set for June 4, 1985. 4