Council revisits Turkeyfoot Road mural possibility; members also raise mayor pay and neighborhood speeding concerns

Council discussed a long‑standing proposal for a retaining‑wall mural along Turkeyfoot Road that would have involved Dixie arts students and teacher Sierra Bevins. The mayor said the design was previously advanced when the wall was believed to be in Erlanger but that the retaining wall is technically in the city of Ellesmere; Ellesmere council members had requested design changes and the project stalled. Minutes from Ellesmere, the mayor said, indicated that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) would require technical agreement between Erlanger and Ellesmere on design and permitting.

Council members said they would be willing to revisit the idea if Ellesmere reached out and students remained interested. The mayor suggested coordinating with Dixie, Lloyd (school), or the students in spring if the opportunity returns.

Separately, a council member proposed placing the mayor’s compensation on a future caucus agenda, suggesting an increase in the range of $12,000–$13,000 to reflect growth and the possibility of a future full‑time role; the proposer asked that any formal proposal be researched against peer cities’ mayor expectations and hours and deferred action to a future meeting.

The same council member relayed a resident complaint about vehicles not stopping at stop signs and speeding on Concord Drive and asked permission to consult with public works and Public Safety Director Kyle Rader about options including nontraditional signage or traffic-calming measures; the resident offered to pay for sign installation. Council agreed staff should explore options and report back.