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LFUCG releases minutes from March stormwater stakeholder meeting

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Newly released minutes from a March 6 Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting show how Lexington is expanding tree canopy at Fayette County Public Schools campuses to reduce stormwater runoff and address climate goals, with 500 trees planted as part of a grant-funded initiative.

Council approves growth management plan, backs civic assembly

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The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's February 12 meeting minutes show the council unanimously approving a new Preservation and Growth Management Program to guide future urban boundary expansion decisions, while also backing a civic assembly project to examine the city's charter.

Urban County Council releases minutes from Jan. 22 meeting

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The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government released minutes from its January 22 meeting, documenting approvals for zoning changes on Canebrake Drive, bond issuances totaling $18.04 million, and recognitions for Lafayette High School's state championship cross country team and local music industry figures.

Council releases minutes from January 15 meeting

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LFUCG Council approved a federal grant application for Town Branch Trail expansion and honored community leader Jacobo Aragón Torres at its January 15 meeting, according to newly released minutes.

Water Quality Board releases minutes from January meeting

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The Water Quality Fees Board released minutes from its January 8 meeting, during which it elected new leadership and reviewed the Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program, which distributes funds from Lexington's Water Quality Management Fee to support water quality improvements throughout Fayette County.

LFUCG releases minutes from stormwater committee December meeting

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LFUCG released meeting minutes from its December 5 Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee gathering, where University of Kentucky researchers presented findings on water contamination and potential wetland-based treatment solutions for Kentucky watersheds.

Minutes released from contentious December 2 council meeting

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Minutes from the December 2, 2025 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meeting document an 8-7 vote approving an $86 million government center project and the recognition of local public safety achievements.

LFUCG council minutes released from November meeting

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LFUCG council minutes released from the November 20 meeting show approval of a recovery residence licensing ordinance, expanded microtransit funding, and proclamations honoring WUKY radio and Movement Continuum dance company.

Council hearing minutes released for contested Maxwell Street zone change

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Official minutes released from a Nov. 19 Urban County Council public hearing on a proposed zone change for student housing in the Aylesford neighborhood reveal extensive testimony from supporters and opponents.

LFUCG releases minutes from November 18 council meeting

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The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council released minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting, showing approval of the city's Gold level SolSmart designation for solar energy leadership and recognition of a local dance studio owner's community contributions.

Lexington council releases October meeting minutes with international sister city recognition

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The Urban County Council approved zoning changes, staffing updates and international sister city recognition at its October 23 meeting, according to newly released official minutes.