Southgate Kentucky

The Southgate City Council meeting on October 21, 2026, opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Council approved the September 2 meeting minutes and recognized September Green Thumb Award winners at 214 and 207 Linden Avenue. Public Works reported progress on Blossom Lane and Valley View, where curbs and base work were largely complete and final paving remained. Work also began on Heath...

The Southgate City Council met September 16, 2026, recognizing Officer Joe Boyce for five years of service with the Southgate Police Department. Public comments included continued discussion about the city’s Flock license-plate reader cameras. Resident Kyle Randall questioned whether Southgate truly controls the data collected by Flock, arguing that Flock retains copies of the information and that...

At its September 2, 2026 meeting, the Southgate City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax rates. The city proposed a real property rate of $4.45 per $1,000 of assessed value and a personal property rate of $2.56 per $1,000, down from $5.29 and $4.35. Officials said the lower rates were possible because of the city’s recent property revaluation and new development, while...

The Southgate City Council met August 19, 2026, beginning with recognition of Police Officer Mitchell for five years of service and Sergeant Garrett Haynes for 10 years. Council also approved the August 5 meeting minutes and received an update on Public Works projects. Work on Valley View Drive has been delayed by storm-related work and other factors, with crews preparing the upper section for bas...

The Southgate City Council meeting on August 5, 2026, opened with the presentation of Green Thumb Awards to homes on Electric Avenue and Joyce Avenue before council approved the July 1 meeting minutes. The majority of the meeting focused on the Valley View/Blossom Lane road improvement project, where engineers recommended replacing the deteriorated lower section of Valley View rather than simply r...

At its July 15, 2026 meeting, the Southgate City Council approved the minutes from the July 1 meeting and received updates from city departments on public works, public safety, code enforcement, and community events. Public Works reported continued progress on the  Blossom Lane reconstruction project , along with routine street maintenance, mowing, stormwater work, and city facility improvements....

At its July 1, 2026 meeting, the Southgate City Council approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and received updates from city departments on ongoing maintenance, code enforcement, public safety, and community events. Public Works reported continued street and infrastructure improvements, including work on the  Blossom Lane reconstruction project , routine mowing, storm cleanup, and facility...

At its June 17, 2026 meeting, the Southgate City Council received department updates, reviewed personnel and ordinance matters, and discussed upcoming community events and neighborhood concerns. Fire department officials announced preparations for the  Southgate Volunteer Fire Department Block Party on July 18 , promoted commemorative department merchandise as a fundraiser and tribute to the depar...

At its June 3, 2026 meeting, the Southgate City Council approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting and recognized the May Green Thumb Award winners at  183 Valley View Drive  and  318 Snowshoe Lane . Public Works officials reported ongoing citywide maintenance efforts, including curb painting, installation of banners, culvert replacements, and progress on the  Blossom Lane street improvement pro...

At its May 20, 2026 meeting, the Southgate City Council heard a public comment from resident and Fire Chief John Bates, speaking as a citizen, regarding improvements to the Southgate Community Center. Bates raised concerns about the deteriorating parking lot, incomplete restoration of grassy areas following sewer-line work, the need for additional community events, and the possibility of adding po...

The Southgate City Council meeting on May 6, 2026, featured several public comments, infrastructure updates, and discussions about new city ordinances. Residents raised concerns about ongoing disturbances connected to an NKU fraternity property on Linden Street, prompting officials to encourage residents to report suspicious activity and nuisance issues directly to 911 so incidents can be document...

The Southgate City Council meeting on April 15, 2026, opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance. Council approved minutes from both the April 1 and April 8 meetings and proceeded without public comments. In departmental reports, Public Works addressed a recent water main break on North Beach and ongoing traffic concerns along U.S. 27 due to congestion and construction, noting an upcoming meet...

The Southgate City Council met on April 1, 2026, opening with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call with all members present. A public hearing was held regarding the Municipal Road Aid Fund, noting a balance of approximately $61,753 and projected FY2027 revenues, including bond proceeds and general fund transfers, to support over $1 million in planned street projects such as improvemen...

The Southgate City Council convened on March 18, 2026, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hamburg and council members were all present. The meeting’s primary focus was a presentation by Ted Long from the Kentucky League of Cities on the revised draft of Southgate’s vision plan. The plan, updated after individual council feedback, emphasizes five focus areas: residential and...

The Southgate City Council met on March 4, 2026, beginning with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call. The primary agenda item was the presentation of the city’s fiscal year 2025 audit by Stephanie Hahn of Bramel & Ackley, which issued the city an  unmodified (clean) opinion , indicating the financial statements are fairly presented according to governmental accounting standards. T...