The Southgate City Council meeting on July 2, 2025, featured the presentation of the city’s strategic draft plan—Vision 25-30-35—by the Kentucky League of Cities. The plan outlines short-, medium-, and long-term goals across four key focus areas: residential and business development, quality of life, city governance and facilities, and downtown development. The plan highlights both opportunities and challenges for Southgate, including land constraints, the absence of a defined downtown, and aging infrastructure. While the plan was praised for its vision and flexibility, some council members expressed concerns about the lack of references to local schools, emphasizing their role in city planning. The council also discussed upcoming infrastructure projects like water line replacements on Valley View and Blossom Lane, and a proposed ordinance to ban grills on apartment balconies to comply with updated fire codes. The meeting also included updates on community events, financial reports, and several resolutions related to fire contracts, employee benefits, and animal control services. The council plans to further review the draft plan before formally adopting it in a future meeting. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.