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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Frankfort public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Broadway linear park and ORL grant
The board advanced a $1.25 million federal grant request for the Broadway linear park, with a ~$1.05 million local match, and discussed seeking community partners to reduce the city's share.
Riverfront development committee
A new committee with at least two elected officials will push riverfront development forward, with the order up for approval at the October voting meeting.
Copperleaf Apartments sewer extension
A sewer extension contract clears the way for 80 new apartments at 207 Copperleaf Blvd., with the developer paying construction costs and the city collecting $160,000 in combined fees plus about $8,500 a month in future sewer revenue.
Short-term rental concentration in South Frankfort
The city's short-term rental program is capped at 42 units, and neighbors on Paul Sawyer Drive fear that approving more permits could eventually pull their entire street of 18 houses into the special district. Residents support owner-occupied homes but worry about investment rentals.
Duckers townhome development on Village Drive
A developer wants to add ten townhomes to the long-running Duckers neighborhood, using a shared driveway to avoid the cost of building a real street. Neighbors worry about density, drainage, rodents, and property values; technical sewer and stormwater questions are still open.