SUMMARY: On August 12th, Water Quality Director Charlie Martin will present proposed improvements to the Mint Lane pump station at the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee meeting. The pump station, serving west Lexington’s Beaumont area, moves storm and sewer water to treatment plants. Since 2015, it has experienced 28 overflows, leaking 12.9 million gallons of untreated sewage. Improvements are required by Lexington’s EPA Consent Decree, stemming from a 2006 lawsuit over sewer system violations, mandating $590 million in repairs by 2030. Relocation was considered but deemed inefficient; a new station design is proposed by 2026, with construction in 2027-2028. Public engagement is encouraged.

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SUMMARY: The weather remains hot, with temperatures reaching the lower 90s and some isolated showers recently developing. Better rain chances return midweek, especially Wednesday, which is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and gusty winds due to a trough moving in from the northwest. Tuesday may see a stray shower as moisture increases, but mostly dry conditions will last through early week. After Wednesday and Thursday showers, heat will return, with temperatures in the lower 90s by the weekend. The Kentucky State Fair is forecasted to be hot and mostly dry, but locals are advised to stay hydrated amid the persistent heat and humidity.

WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich’s Sunday evening forecast

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SUMMARY: On August 12th, Principal Planner Hannah Crepps will present plans for a new street art program in Lexington at the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee meeting. The program aims to formalize street art projects, which many U.S. cities use to calm traffic and reduce crashes by incorporating painted crosswalks and road designs. Lexington will draft guidelines including funding sources, community decision-making, and traffic safety compliance. A pilot chalk art project was tested in May 2025 on Shropshire Avenue. Residents can engage with the program by contacting Crepps and watching the live meeting online or in person.

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