The Louisville City Council has approved repairs to the Steinbaugh Pavilion so that it can host summer and winter events, and also to include a mobile stage for summer concerts. During a special meeting Monday, the council voted 6-1 to repair the Steinbaugh Pavilion for the summer and winter seasons, with an allowance of up to $25,000 to continue renting a mobile stage set-up for the Louisville Street Faire concerts . Councilmember Caleb Dickinson voted against the measure.
On June 17, Louisville announced there was a structural issue on the roof of the Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front St., and it was reported unsafe for future use. The Pavilion is temporarily closed.
The Pavilion, inaugurated for the summer concert series in 2003, has a deep history in Louisville. It was fashioned from the structure of a barn located in the Steinbaugh lumberyard. During the closure, the Louisville Street Faire and Louisville Farmer’s Market has continued along Front Street.
A mobile stage was set up in front of the Louisville Public Library for the June 21 and June 28 shows. Kurt Kowar, director of public works for Louisville, said the city has spent approximately $25,000 to stabilize the structure for the summer season, by reinforcing the trusses. But another $25,000-$35,000 will be needed to stabilize it for the winter season and other future uses.
The Pavilion also hosts the Old Town Skate ice rink throughout the winter season. Kowar said that the winter repairs will require the city to b.