The Urban County Council Work Session on Tuesday considers a $350,000 contract with Wiser Strategies for mass marketing ads supporting water quality, recycling, waste disposal and safe streets messaging. The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee also meets Tuesday to hear updates on traffic control systems using data analytics and coordination of maintenance for roadway projects.

On the calendar

Monday, Sept. 14

Board of Adjustment Meeting — 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 200 E. Main St. · Agenda · Preview

• The Lexington Board of Adjustment will consider four variance appeals and eight conditional use requests on September 14, including applications for short-term rentals, church expansions, and restaurant entertainment.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee — 1 p.m. · Agenda

• Traffic Control Using Data Analytics: presentation on Kinetic Mobility system managing 520 signals, video analytics platforms including StreetlightData, MioVision, Flow Labs, and NoTraffic for detecting congestion and optimizing signal timing.
• Coordination of Ongoing Maintenance for Projects: developing three tools to clarify roles, establish O&M checkpoints, and standardize handoff procedures for capital roadway design and delivery.
• Vision Zero and Complete Streets Education, Engagement and Community Outreach: annual update on MLK corridor demonstration project, Shropshire Asphalt Art quick build, Safe Routes to School program, and StreetFest.

Council Work Session — 3 p.m. · Agenda

• Contract for Services with Wiser Strategies: $350,000 for mass marketing ad placement supporting water quality, recycling, waste disposal and safe streets messaging in FY27, with two optional 1-year renewals.
• Accela Software License Expanded Scope: $78,750 first-year software cost plus $89,000 professional services for implementation of e Permit Hub for improved tracking, notifications and automated submission checks.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Planning Commission Work Session — 1:30 p.m. · Agenda not yet posted

Last week

• Lexington Council advances Complete Streets, solar zoning, infrastructure bonds (Sept. 10) — The Urban County Council approved the Complete Streets Design Manual and expanded solar energy zoning regulations on second reading Thursday, alongside bond issuances and homelessness prevention initiatives. Video and transcript
• Council considers $3.6M in winter shelter contracts (Sept. 8) — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council considered three winter shelter contracts totaling over $3.6 million on September 8, along with budget amendments and various city service agreements. Video and transcript
• Planning Commission to reconsider White Farm 594-unit residential project (Sept. 10) — The Urban County Planning Commission considered a 594-unit White Farm residential development on Richmond Road that includes 480 apartments and 114 townhomes on a 30-acre property in Council District 7, with the Subdivision Committee… Video and transcript
• Lexington homelessness board hears updates on shelters, staffing challenges (Sept. 9) — The Lexington Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Board heard updates on local shelter operations, staffing challenges, and new policies designed to improve services for those experiencing homelessness, as providers continue to grapple… Video and transcript

Also this week

• Paving work set for Chevy Chase in final phase of water main project
• Lexington launches City Wise housing platform to help residents find affordable units
• Solarize Lexington enrollment deadline nearing; Oct. 2 cutoff for interest forms