We have received a number of phone calls at the City Building regarding overnight parking in the City. In April, 1973, the overnight parking ordinance was instituted by City Council to prohibit automobiles from being parked on city streets from 3AM to 6AM. At that time the primary concern was to prevent cars from being left on the street for an extended period of time. Currently, most citizens appreciate the usefulness of an overnight parking ordinance because it keeps our streets open for better visibility during the early morning hours. The ordinance also encourages drivers to use their driveways and not the street to park their personal vehicles. It is unfortunate with our fast-paced society that every member of a household seems to have need of a vehicle. While the City cannot offer solutions for all situations, it must continue to guard the safety and concerns of residents. If you do receive a parking citation, please pay it by the due date. Otherwise, your ticket will be sent to County Court, where extra fees will be added. This is standard procedure for outstanding tickets for all cities in Northern Kentucky. The Police Authority will also begin more stringent enforcement of residential speed limits and watching closely to be sure all vehicles come to a complete stop before proceeding at intersections where stop signs are posted. Please direct questions to the City Administrator at 341-7373, or Police Chief Herbst at 341-5368.

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Do Not Forget to Tend to Your Animals!

It is definite! It's that time of year again when the weather is unpredictable, the wind seems to be a constant irritant, and allergies come back with a vengeance. It is also when animal tracks, droppings, and smells become much more apparent.

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The Chief Says...

To Our Citizens,

In early May you will notice a new presence in your neighborhood as we implement a bicycle patrol pilot program. We are hopeful that this program will increase our already excellent rapport with our citizens and visitors. Initially, Officers Chris Schutte and Russ Leberecht will be assigned to bike patrol, with others to follow if the program warrants. Russ and Chris are both very approachable and gregarious, so when you see them out, stop them and chat. They will be happy to discuss any police department issue that may concern you.

As always, if you will be out of town for an extended period of time, let us know. We do provide away from home watch service. Call our office at 331-5368, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Respectfully,

Chief Paul D. Herbst

Crestview Hills/Lakeside Park Police Authority

January, 2000

• Census 2000 will begin counting residents in March 2000. It is important that every resident respond.
• Henry Stark was honored for living in three centuries and making a positive impact on the Northern Kentucky area.
• David Kramer was appointed and took the oath of office to fill the unexpired term of Joe Price.
• First reading of Ordinance 2000-1-1 to amend zoning text to clarify that detached garages are not permitted within City limits.
• Ordinance 1999-12– 1 to establish revised compensation for the Mayor and City Council beginning January, 2001.
• Lt. John Hehman from the Ft. Mitchell Fire Dept. presented council with the annual fire and EMS report.
• Mayor Meier presented to council the State of the City address with goals and objectives for the year 2000. Committee assignments and board appointments were also made.
• Notable public works projects were discussed. The listing of which is on the next page of the newsletter.

February, 2000

• The submitted site plan for the Thomas More Women’s softball/soccer fields needed more detail and was inaccurate in at least one area. A side yard variance of 20 feet was granted along the SW property line of TMC. A list of six contingencies were proposed for approval.
• Ashley Development presented an addition toward the back of Goddard School for the storage of playground and classroom equipment.
• Ashley Development presented a second project for review. An office building on the NW corner of Thomas More Pkwy. It will be a bi-level office building with 118 parking spaces and extensive landscaping.
• Committees will begin submitting budget figures for FY01.
• The Gallenstein Construction CO. requested a front yard variance from the Board of Adjustments for additional parking for a proposed development in the lot across from the City Building.
• Residents from the College Park area submitted a petition for amending the text for the PO-1 zone.

March, 2000

• Ashley Development received approval with contingencies for an addition to Goddard School and an office building on the NW corner of Legends Way and Thomas More Pkwy.
• Hemmer Construction received stage I and II approval with contingencies for Chapel Place III, another office building across from Four Seasons Sports Country Club.
• Top Flight gymnastics is hoping to submit plans soon for an expansion.
• Bids for garbage and recycling should go out toward the end of March.
• The City is exploring the possibility of joining CERS for its retirement option for City employees. Crestview Hills is the only fifth class city not in this program.

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The City has reviewed and identified six projects that it would like to be completed, weather permitting, by the end of the current construction season. This list is constantly under review and is often revised. City Officials are aware that repairs needed in various areas in Crestview Hills are growing. We constantly strive to get work completed in a timely manner with the highest quality work at the lowest possible cost. The projects underway at this time are as follows (in no particular order):

• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk has been bid. Michels Concrete Construction was the low bidder. Construction should begin this month.
• Widen Horsebranch Rd. to three lanes at Orphanage Rd. to allow a right turn lane. A traffic signal has been installed at this intersection and the speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.
• Storm Water underpaving on Woodspoint Drive—T. Luckey and Sons were contracted to fill voids under the street with grout and repave.
• The sidewalk on the west side of Legends Way will be reconstructed to eliminate the pond of water and silt. Work is under way at this time.
• Plans and permits are underway to widen Thomas More Parkway to allow two right turn lanes onto northbound Turkeyfoot Rd. A letter was received from a College Park resident expressing concern that a second turn lane might negate anyone trying to turn left from Fraternity Ct. onto northbound Turkeyfoot Rd. Possible traffic signal synchronization and limited stuttering was discussed to allow turns to be made a different times in the signal cycle.
• Plantings of flowers and shrubbery are in the works for various intersections throughout the City. Discussion has ensued that there shall be two new plantings per fiscal year up to approximately eight. This is in response to an overwhelming desire of residents for more “beautification” of the City.
• The stormwater detention facilities being proposed by KDOT along I-275 and the Horse Branch Creek drainage area. Proposing to build 5 storm water ponds along the southwest side of I-275 to eliminate storm water flooding on Horsebranch Rd. Plans are underway.

Any projects not completed within this construction season will automatically be added to the list for next year. Any concerns or comments should be directed to Kevin Celarek.

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In the next few weeks, we will be convening focus groups to address areas which were of interest to our residents. These focus groups will be formed from city residents. Anyone who has a specific interest level or expertise in any of the subject areas is encouraged to volunteer for this process. Again, the focus groups will be on:

Beautification (Trees, flowers, plantings, entry signage, etc)

Trails (Walking, Hiking and Jogging)

Cultural Activities

Family Activities

Senior Activities

Open Space

It is anticipated that these Focus Groups will meet 3 to 4 times for a period of one hour each. The Focus Group’s purpose will be to answer questions regarding questions raised through the survey, provide recommendations to council regarding desired action in these subject areas and come up with alternatives to give to council in order to achieve our recommendations. Times of the meetings will be made once Focus Group member’s schedules are known. A facilitator will be assigned to each group. If you are interested, please call Crestview Hills City Hall at 341-7373.

Also, in the next few weeks you will see more plants and flowers sprouting throughout Crestview Hills. The survey indicated that our residents are interested in “beautifying” Crestview Hills. These plantings will add to the beauty of Crestview Hills.

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What goes in the recycling bin? NEWSPAPERS AND MIXED PAPER Newspapers with glossy ad inserts, magazines, catalogs and telephone books should be placed together in brown paper grocery sacks. Place sack(s) inside or beside your bin, or in case of rain, place under the bin. Also accepted is corrugated cardboard, cut or folded into no larger than 2’ x 2’ pieces. Paperboard, such as cereal, snack, or gift boxes are included. Nor presently accepted are pizza boxes. Grease and food contamination of cardboard renders it unacceptable. PLASTICS Plastic milk containers, soft drink, shampoo, laundry and detergent bottles displaying the recycling logo with the number 1 or 2. Please remove all caps or lids and rinse. Plastic containers may be crushed to conserve space in your bin. Not presently accepted are: wide-mouth containers such as margarine bowls or whipped topping containers, plastic flatware, cassette and compact disc cases, children’s toys, oil jugs, plastic bags and plastic buckets. GLASS Clear, brown, green, and blue glass, food, and beverage containers and jars are accepted. Please remove caps and rinse out. Paper labels do not need to be removed. Not presently accepted are: window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, drinking glasses or mugs, and oven/cooking glassware. BEVERAGE AND STEEL FOOD CANS Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans, steel soup and food cans and lids, and empty aerosol cans are accepted. Please rinse and drain cans. Cans may be crushed to conserve space in your bin. Not presently accepted are: pots, pans, coat hangers, and scrap steel. THESE ARE THE MOST COMMON RESIDENTIAL ITEMS WHICH ARE RECYCLED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CALL THE RUMPKE RECYCLING HOTLINE, MONDAY—FRIDAY (8AM TO 5PM) AT 242-4600.

Other City News

City sanitary sewers will be flushed throughout May 1-5.

The Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management will be sponsoring a special truckload sale of the Earth Machine backyard composter at the Crestview Hills Mall on Saturday, April 29th from 9AM to 4PM. The Earth Machine can be used to compost fruit and vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters from kitchens, leaves and grass from yards to create a rich humus for lawns and gardens. This machine will be sold at a special price of $20 for this event. For more information, call 283-1885.

The Department of History and Geography at Northern Kentucky University invites you to become a member of the Military History Lecture Series. These lectures are provided to assist area students and the general public in developing an understanding of the evens and importance or military history to our nation. The next lecture will be “The Atom Bomb, the truth at last” on April 20,2000 at 7:30PM in the Business, Education and Psychology building, room 200 on the NKU campus. Call Bonnie May 572-5364 or email hisgeol@nku.edu for more information.

THE CENSUS !! Figures from the census are used not only to determine the amount of Federal and State funding a fire or police department, school, or local government shall receive for roads, sewers, infrastructure, community facilities, senior centers, to name a few, but they are also used to:

• Determine the number or Representatives your state will have in Congress and in drawing the boundaries of your state legislative districts;
• Determine the allocation of Federal resources to those in need of assistance during an emergency or disaster;
• To design and locate facilities for people with disabilities, the elderly, and children;
• For medical research and to plan for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and the location of other health services.
• Your information is confidential. Census workers cannot by law share your information with IRS, FBI, Welfare, Immigration, other governments, the police — or any other private or governmental agency.
• DO YOUR PART AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND ENCOURAGE FRIENDS, RELATIVES, AND NEIGHBORS TO JOIN YOU IN COMPLETING THEIR FORM. PLEASE CALL 341-7373 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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Recreation Survey Results

Overall
226 responses
App. 20% of resident households
Nominal business/non-resident response
297 persons represented (45% adults/23% seniors)

Scheduling
School Year
Saturday afternoons—39%
Weekday evenings—34%
Saturday mornings—26%

Summertime
Weekday evenings—46%
Saturday afternoons—28%
Weekday mornings—26%

Activities Participation
Sports (Watch & Participate)—50%
Social Activities—29%
Health & Wellness—21%

Groups with Highest Need for Recreation
Family—35%
Upper Primary—35%
Teens—34%
Seniors-31%

City Sponsorship of Activities Preference
Health & Wellness—35%
Cultural/Arts—34%
Day Excursions (Non-sports) - 31%

Outdoor Activities
Would Participate In:
Jogging/Walking Trails—40%
Hiking Trails—35%
Picnic Facilities—24%

Have Participated in:
Swimming Pool—40%
Jogging/Walking Trails—35%
Golf Course—25%
Indoor Activities

Would Participate In:
Indoor Swimming Pool—34%
Aerobics/Exercise Room—31%
Health Club—30%

Have Participated in:
Health Club—39%
Indoor Swimming Pool—33%
Gym, - 39%

Awareness of City Events
Reds Tickets—41%
Tree Lighting—41%
Springfest—30%
Cyclones Tickets—29%

Funding Preferences
50/50 (or some %) share—61%
No city subsidy—28%
100% city paid—11%

Communication Preference
Local Newspaper Articles—42%
Temporary Signage—33%
Newsletter—26%

Miscellaneous Conclusions
Join with other communities—81% yes
Need Public Park—43% yes
Of those in favor of public park, support tax increase—64% yes
More Green Needed—60% yes

Satisfaction with:
City appearance—91% yes
Quality & quantity of trees—81% yes
Seasonal Plantings—86% yes
Residential areas—86% yes

Suggested Focus Groups
Beautification (Trees, flowers, plantings, entry signage, etc)Trails (Walking, Hiking and Jogging)
Cultural Activities
Family Activities
Senior Activities
Open Space

BE SURE TO LOOK FOR OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER TOWARD THE END OF MAY FOR SUMMER RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS!