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The Mentelle Neighborhood had its annual membership meeting Tuesday evening at the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave. Members elected officers for the coming year and heard presentations from our state legislator, district Council member, the city planning staff and the Warehouse Block’s owner.

Boyd Sewe and Hal Baillie of the city’s Division of Planning talked about the proposed Downtown Master Plan. More information about the plan is at downtownlexplan.com. The website also has a new, refined survey to help citizens offer comments about the plan. The Urban County Council will eventually decide whether to approve the final plan.

Anne Gay Donworth, a Democrat who represents the 76^th legislative district in the Kentucky House of Representative, spoke about two issues of neighborhood interest: new legislation and enforcement to stop overnight drag racing down Richmond and Winchester roads; and efforts backed by Airbnb and other special interests to prevent Lexington and other cities from regulating short-term rentals. Such legislation, which is opposed by Lexington officials and most neighborhoods, has failed in the past two General Assembly sessions. But it is likely to be back when legislators meet again in January.

Hannah LeGris, Lexington’s Third District Council member who lives in our neighborhood, discussed street safety issues and other topics before the Council. She also introduced her new legislative aide, Reina Slaymaker. You can sign up for Hannah’s regular newsletter to constituents here.

Chad Walker, owner of the Warehouse Block, discussed plans for the new parking lot and green space under construction along National Avenue between Mirror Twin Brewing and the building that houses Blue Door Smokehouse, Sav’s Chill and several other businesses. He is seeking ideas for design and use of that green space, which will be bisected by the concrete pad that will continue hosting the Lexington Farmers Market’s Tuesday and Thursday markets. Chad also said he plans to restart his informal “advisory committee” meetings next year, where neighborhood residents can get updates and express concerns.

MNA members elected the following slate of officers, as recommended by the nominating committee. There were no nominations from the floor. Officers are listed with the street where they live: President Tom Eblen (Mentelle Park); Vice President Shelby Reynolds (Aurora); Secretary Esther Hurlburt (Given); Treasurer  Beth Hellebusch (Franklin); Board members Laura Beth O’Bryan (North Ashland), Katie Mueller-White (Aurora), Stephanie Poole (Mentelle Park, D’lorah Hughes (Hambrick) and Jenn McMullen (Hanover Court). All except Jenn McMullen were incumbents.

The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s annual membership meeting is tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 28)  at 7 p.m. at the meeting room behind the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave.

At this meeting, we will elect officers and board members for the coming year and get updates from Third District Council Member Hannah LeGris, who lives in our neighborhood, and Warehouse Block Owner Chad Walker. This is also your opportunity to suggest and get involved in neighborhood committees, activities and issues.

If you cannot attend in person, we hope to be able to stream it on Zoom. Click here to connect to the meeting.

A nominating committee of two board members and three other members will offer a slate of officer and board candidates, but additional nominations from the floor are welcome. Here are the committee’s recommendations. (All are incumbents except Jenn McMullen. Each candidate is listed with the street where they live.)

President:  Tom Eblen (Mentelle Park)

Vice President:  Shelby Reynolds (Aurora)

Secretary:  Esther Hurlburt (Given)

Treasurer:  Beth Hellebusch (Franklin)

Board members:

Laura Beth O’Bryan (North Ashland)

Katie Mueller-White (Aurora)

Stephanie Poole (Mentelle Park)

D’lorah Hughes (Hambrick)

Jenn McMullen (Hanover Court)

 

The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s annual membership meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at the meeting room behind the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave.

At this meeting, we will elect officers and board members for the coming year and get updates from Third District Council Member Hannah LeGris, who lives in our neighborhood, and Warehouse Block Owner Chad Walker. This is also your opportunity to suggest and get involved in neighborhood committees, activities and issues.

A nominating committee of two board members and three other members will offer a slate of officer and board candidates, but additional nominations from the floor are welcome.

The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s annual membership meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the meeting room behind the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave. All MNA members are encouraged to attend.

The main purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and board members for the coming year. If you are interested in running for a board seat or office, please email Vice President Shelby Reynolds, who is chair of the nominating committee.  Click here to see a list of current officers and board members.

Also on the agenda: Third District Council Member Hannah LeGris will be there to speak briefly and answer your questions.  We also may have updates from Warehouse Block owner Chad Walker and the city engineers working on the neighborhood storm sewer project.

 

 

 

Thanks to everyone who turned out this evening for the annual Mentelle neighborhood potluck picnic. We had a wealth of great food and more than 50 people attending — including a lot of adorable kids!

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Chad Walker, owner of the Warehouse Block, held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday with his business tenants for redevelopment of the gravel and concrete parking area along National Avenue between Mirror Twin Brewing and the building that houses Blue Door Smokehouse, Sav’s ice cream and other businesses.

The large concrete pad will remain and be home to the Lexington Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But the rest of the area will be redeveloped with additional paved parking spaces along the back next to the railroad tracks and green space around the Farmers Market area fronting National Avenue.

Walker provided the plan below showing what the area will look like when completed. To see the complete site plan documents, click here. If you have any questions, you may email Walker here.

 

The annual Mentelle Neighborhood Potluck Picnic will be Sunday, September 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  in the Mentelle Park median nearest Cramer Avenue.

Please bring a favorite dish or two to share. The Mentelle Neighborhood Association will set up some tables and chairs, but feel free to bring your own chair to make sure we have enough.  The association will furnish paper goods, utensils, ice and water. If you would like other beverages, please bring them.

The picnic is open to all Mentelle neighborhood residents and their families. See you there!

The annual Mentelle Neighborhood Potluck Picnic will be Sunday, September 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (rain date, September 21) in the Mentelle Park median nearest Cramer Avenue.

Please bring a favorite dish or two to share. The Mentelle Neighborhood Association will set up some tables and chairs, but feel free to bring your own chair to make sure we have enough.  The association will furnish paper goods, utensils, ice and water. If you would like other beverages, please bring them.

The picnic is open to all Mentelle neighborhood residents and their families. See you there!

 

On the heels of the Kenwick Porchfest, this Saturday is international Play Music on the Porch Day. At least two porches in Mentelle neighborhood will have music:

• The Hot Cookies ukulele band will play at 39 Mentelle Park at 2 p.m.
• The Moonbenders will play at 730 Aurora Ave. at 7 p.m.

 

Kentucky American Water Co. later this month will begin a water main replacement project along Walton Avenue, from Boonesboro Avenue to East Main Street. The company says the project will take several months. Click here for a PDF with more details.