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Votes at a glance: Hopkinsville council approves zoning changes, grant awards and other measures
Summary
At its Aug. 5 meeting, the Hopkinsville City Council approved two zoning ordinances on second reading, passed multiple municipal orders including grant awards and a SAFER grant local match, and approved several first‑reading ordinances and appointments. Council also voted to repeal the curbside recycling ordinance effective Sept. 30, 2025.
The Hopkinsville City Council on Aug. 5 approved a set of ordinances, municipal orders and executive appointments. This roundup lists each formal action taken, the motion status and roll-call outcome as recorded in the meeting transcript.
Ordinances and readings
- Ordinance 19-2025 (Edmonds & Stites, MLK South property) — second reading, zoning amendment to zone a 30-acre parcel (PVA parcel 1220000015.09) on the south side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way to B-4 Arterial Commercial District. Motion moved by Don; second by Amy. Roll call recorded: Council member Bell — yes; Council member Drowd — yes; Council member Stallings — yes; Council member Marsh — yes; Council member Crabtree — yes; Council member Craig — yes; Council member Martin — yes; Council member Sumner — yes. Outcome: approved on second reading.
- Ordinance 20-2025 (Edmonds & Stites, MLK North property) — second reading, zoning amendment to zone a 23.48-acre portion to B-4 Arterial Commercial District and a 190.53-acre portion to AT-1 Agricultural Transitional District (parcel 122000001500). Motion by Clayton; second by Don. Roll call recorded: Council member Bell — yes; Council member Drowd — yes; Council member Stallings — yes; Council member Marsh — yes; Council member Crabtree — yes; Council member Craig — yes; Council member Martin — yes; Council member Sumner — yes. Outcome: approved on second reading.
- Ordinance 21-2025 (Mediacom franchise agreement) — first reading to grant a 10-year limited cable franchise to Mediacom Southeast LLC expiring 08/30/2035 and to authorize the mayor to sign the franchise…
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