# LFUCG releases minutes from November 18 council meeting  
**Published:** 2025-11-18T10:30:00.000Z  
**Source:** [LFUCG Meeting Minutes](https://lfucg.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6627)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — [Newly released minutes from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council meeting held November 18, 2025](https://lfucg.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6627), show the body approved multiple ordinances and recognized significant community milestones during the session.

At that meeting, the council approved [Lexington's Gold level designation as a SolSmart community](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/sustainability), making it [the second SolSmart designee in Kentucky](https://energy-ready.org/community/lexington-ky). The [national SolSmart program helps cities, towns, counties, and regional organizations become solar energy leaders](https://solsmart.org/our-communities). [Lexington earned the designation by supporting a community-wide solarize campaign, streamlining permitting processes, and training municipal staff in solar best practices](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/sustainability).

The council also recognized [Arthur Murray Dance Studio owner Hunter Wood Lisle](https://arthurmurraylexington.com/) for his 25 years of community service. Mayor Gorton declared November 18, 2025 as Arthur Murray Dance Studio Day in Lexington, noting that [Lisle has given generously to important causes in the Lexington area through his work and charitable involvement](https://www.topsinlex.com/people_to_meet/leaders_of_lexington/business-services-leader-arthur-murray-dance-studio/article_4ee843ea-e92e-439e-b409-c9afa1944ba9.html).

On the regulatory front, the council moved forward with [ordinance amendments to create a Recovery Residence License framework for sober living homes](https://lexingtonky.news/2025/08/22/lexington-council-panel-to-debate-rules-for-sober-living-homes/), with enforcement mechanisms and licensing fees. [Recovery residences provide an opportunity for individuals recovering from alcohol or drug addiction to reside together in a sober, safe living environment](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/social-services). The ordinance received first reading and was ordered filed for public inspection through November 20.

Second reading approval also went to ordinances addressing penalties for citations and fines, updates to the Mobile Home Park zoning ordinance, and FY 2026 budget appropriations. Several other ordinances including proposals to modify conditional zoning restrictions on commercial properties and allow short-term rentals in planned unit development zones received first reading.

The council also approved position reclassifications and salary adjustments across multiple city departments based on a market study by the Division of Human Resources.

## Sources

- [LFUCG Meeting Minutes](https://lfucg.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6627)
- [Lexington's SolSmart designation and solar initiatives](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/sustainability)
- [Recovery residences and sober living homes regulation](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/social-services)
- [Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Lexington](https://arthurmurraylexington.com/)

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