Council delays decision on Mint Lane pump station for further review
Councilmembers wanted more time to review their options for dealing with the leaky sewage pump station.
Economic Development
Economic growth strategies and business development initiatives. In Lexington, this covers economic incentives, business attraction efforts, workforce development, and regional collaboration on economic opportunities.
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Council approves lease for delayed solar energy project on Haley Pike landfill
A solar energy project championed by Edelen Renewables can move forward, but a model airplane club at the site will need to relocate.
City to share plans for closing Lexington's digital divide
High-speed internet is widely available in Fayette County, yet some residents say they can't get it reliably or at a price they can afford.
Council talks adding new position to streamline city's development process
Councilmembers heard about a proposed development liaison position. Peer cities have tried something similar.
Committee advances working group's proposed rules for large-scale solar projects
After a lengthy discussion, committee members voted 6-4 to move the proposed changes forward for more review and feedback.
Council to consider new position for improving engagement with developers
A new city position could help streamline Lexington's development and permitting process – but it will need funding in a tight budget year.
VisitLEX proposes tourism improvement district, funded by fee on hotel rooms
The district would generate an estimated $2.1 million annually for tourism marketing and destination development via a 2% fee on hotel rooms in the district.
Council to hear presentation on Blue Sky Industrial Park
The Blue Sky Activity Center is an industrial area off Athens-Boonesboro near I-75. It was brought into the Urban Service Area in 2024, and is being planned for redevelopment.
Budget Committee will vote to change industrial bond program
Changes include regulating projects with housing incorporated, as well as expanding where in Lexington eligible projects can be located
Central Kentucky Business Park Authority presents to Council Committee
The Authority was created in 2024 to support economic development projects for Fayette, Scott, and Madison Counties.
TEConomy will present a plan to improve Lexington’s technology industry
What would it take to make Lexington's tech economy stronger? Council will hear about ways to make that happen this week.