CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY24, 2008, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2008, by Mark Lawrence, Chairman.
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Shirlee Clark Present
John Dudas Absent
Mark Hartz Present
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Present
Joshua Roman Present (Arrived at 6:40 p.m.)
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Pamela Womack Absent
City of Lakeland staff members present:
City Manager, Robert Wherry
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Executive Assistant, Theresa Meyer
Others present:
Hank Hess
Frances Lancaster
2. Election of Officers
Motion made by Boyd Ruppelt to elect Mark Lawrence Chairman of the Economic Development Commission. Motion seconded by Connie Hess.
There being no other nominations.
Motion approved by acclamation
Motion made by Shirlee Clark to elect Connie Hess Vice-Chairman of the Economic Development Commission. Motion seconded by Mark Lawrence.
There being no other nominations.
Motion approved by acclamation
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, October 25, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Connie Hess to accept the October 25, 2007, Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes as written. Motion seconded by Boyd Ruppelt.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Motion made by Mark Lawrence to take New Business Item 1 out of order and place it before reports. There were no objections.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
* NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by Jay Yuan, Ph.D., Principal and Senior Adviser of NBM Associates, a precision research firm. (Yuan)
Jay Yuan and Yi Liu of The NBM Associates discussed Lakeland’s need for an economic development plan. NBM could assist Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission in developing a plan and projects to meet economic goals and objectives.
General discussion followed the presentation. Joshua Roman moved to limit the discussion to five additional minutes. Connie Hess seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
EDC will review the original proposal submitted by NBM and give a reply within ten business days.
Following a five-minute recess, the meeting reconvened at 8:04 PM.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
The Annual Chamber Kick-off Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 19, at 6 p.m. Memphis Coach, Jimmy West, will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held at the Oakwood Clubhouse.
Chris Perry is working on an outreach plan to reach the Lakeland business community.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There were seven new home-based businesses since the October 25, 2007 meeting.
Mr. Lawrence will forward the information to Chris Perry so he may contact the businesses on behalf of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.
(Copy of New Businesses Report attached)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Mr. Higbee provided an update on residential project approvals.
Lake Forest Construction Plans – plans are being reviewed.
The Meadows of Lakeland, 180 lots - SDDP to come in.
Evergreen, 150 lots - SDDP filed, will go to February MPC Mtg.
Herons Ridge, Sec. C&D, 100 lots- SDDP could go to February MPC Mtg.
Kensington Manor, 111 lots - preliminary approval.
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Higbee)Mr. Higbee updated the EDC on the work of the advisory committee. An article will appear in the next issue of the Citywatch newsletter. Information will be posted on the website as soon as possible. Mr. Higbee has developed a public information file for citizens to review.
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
Mr. Roman reports that the project is on hold while a second opinion on design specs is being sought.
A bid is in the negotiating stage for City Hall and City Hall Park.
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program (Lawrence/Hess)
The Retail Development Team is working to identify what Lakeland is and what its strengths are.
The Growth Management Director and City Recorder have worked to put together at business inventory. Mr. Higbee requested the assistance of the Retail Development Team in integrating new information.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Economic Development Commission sponsoring a New Board/Commission Member Orientation in January 2008. (Lawrence)
Mark Lawrence will discuss the scheduling of this event with City Manager, Robert Wherry.
Discussion only. No action taken.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
* 1. Presentation by Jay Yuan, Ph.D., Principal and Senior Adviser of NBM Associates, a precision research firm. (Yuan) (This item was taken out of order following approval of minutes.)
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Connie Hess announced that nominations are being accepted by the Environmental Awards Committee for completed projects that benefit the environment. See Connie Hess or Eric Bridges for information and application.
Discussion resumed regarding the presentation by Jay Yuan and Yi Liu of The NBM Associates.
Motion made by Joshua Roman to limit the discussion to seven additional minutes. Mark Lawrence seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Connie Hess moved to adjourn the meeting. Joshua Roman seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
These minutes were approved February 28, 2008.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
EDC MEETING MINUTES, OCTOBER 25, 2007
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2007, by Mark Lawrence, Chairman.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
John Dudas Absent
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Present
Randy Nicholson Present
Don Oliver Present
Josh Roman Present (Excused at 7:42 p.m.)
Melissa Smithmier Present (Arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
Pamela Womack Absent
City of Lakeland staff members present:
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, September 27, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Don Oliver to accept the September 27, 2007, Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes as written. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
Tom Leatherwood, Shelby County Register of Deeds, was the speaker at the October 11, 2007, meeting. There were 20-22 in attendance.
The Chamber Board will meet Friday, November 2, 2007.
The November luncheon meeting will be held Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Stonebridge Clubhouse. The sponsor for the meeting is The Community Bank. Mark Lawrence and Chuck Marquis will speak on the “Consumer Connection”.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There were no new businesses to report since the September 27, 2007, EDC meeting. Mark Lawrence will contact last month’s new business — “Your Business Partner” to welcome and invite them to the next chamber meeting.
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
J. Higbee provided an update on projects from the October 15, 2007, Municipal Planning Commission meeting.
The Final Development Plan for The Grove at Lakeland was approved with l24 lots.
The proposed Comprehensive Plan change was postponed until the November MPC meeting.
The Preliminary Site Plan for a proposed 20,000 square foot retail strip center on the three-acre lot at Saskatoon and Canada Road was postponed due to insufficient drainage information.
Staff has reviewed plans and determined that the proposed development for the two-acre lot south of Saskatoon is a retail carpet store not a carpet warehouse.
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Higbee)
The Advisory Committee will meet on November 7, 2007, to complete the review of the notebook distributed by Growth Management Director, J Higbee.
The focus of the previous meeting was on flow charts in the development process. The next meeting will concentrate on the residential and commercial development implications of the Land Use Map.
FARR will return sometime after the next advisory committee meeting.
The results of the Image Preference Survey conducted by FARR. have been published on the Planning page of the City website.
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
The project is out for bid and may be ready for construction in January 2008. The cost estimate for Wi-Fi at the City soccer fields is $5,000 - $10,000.
Update on WA Consumer Connection Community Retail
Development Program (Lawrence/Hess)
All but five of the original members remain on the Retail Development Team.
The team has been mentored by Chuck Marquis from TVA. Mr. Marquis has helped the team identify several resources.
At the initial team meetings, parameters were established for working with developers to put tenants in their buildings.
Mr. Lawrence identified the four functions of the Retail Development Team: administration, research, design and production, and community liaison.
City Manager, Robed Wherry, will speak on City finances and their role in retail at the next Retail Development Team meeting.
Hank and Connie Hess presented information from the ICSC Conference in Atlanta.
EDC member and Chamber President, Don Oliver, expressed an interest in obtaining promotional materials about the City of Lakeland.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Economic Development Commission sponsoring a New Board/Commission Member Orientation in January 2008. (Lawrence)
The EDC will sponsor an orientation designed for new City Board and Commission members in January, 2008.
EDC members reviewed and commented on the preliminary agenda submitted by Mr. Lawrence. (Copy attached.)
Connie Hess volunteered to assist with the refreshments. Commissioner Nicholson and Mr. Oliver volunteered to help where needed. Ms. Smithmier also volunteered to assist with refreshments.
Discussion only. No action taken.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Don Oliver moved to adjourn the meeting. Connie Hess seconded the motion.
Motion carded, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
These minutes were approved January 24, 2008.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2007, by Mark Lawrence, Chairman.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
John Dudas Absent
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Present
Randy Nicholson Present
Don Oliver Present
Josh Roman Present (Excused at 7:42 p.m.)
Melissa Smithmier Present (Arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
Pamela Womack Absent
City of Lakeland staff members present:
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, September 27, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Don Oliver to accept the September 27, 2007, Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes as written. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
Tom Leatherwood, Shelby County Register of Deeds, was the speaker at the October 11, 2007, meeting. There were 20-22 in attendance.
The Chamber Board will meet Friday, November 2, 2007.
The November luncheon meeting will be held Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Stonebridge Clubhouse. The sponsor for the meeting is The Community Bank. Mark Lawrence and Chuck Marquis will speak on the “Consumer Connection”.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There were no new businesses to report since the September 27, 2007, EDC meeting. Mark Lawrence will contact last month’s new business — “Your Business Partner” to welcome and invite them to the next chamber meeting.
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
J. Higbee provided an update on projects from the October 15, 2007, Municipal Planning Commission meeting.
The Final Development Plan for The Grove at Lakeland was approved with l24 lots.
The proposed Comprehensive Plan change was postponed until the November MPC meeting.
The Preliminary Site Plan for a proposed 20,000 square foot retail strip center on the three-acre lot at Saskatoon and Canada Road was postponed due to insufficient drainage information.
Staff has reviewed plans and determined that the proposed development for the two-acre lot south of Saskatoon is a retail carpet store not a carpet warehouse.
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Higbee)
The Advisory Committee will meet on November 7, 2007, to complete the review of the notebook distributed by Growth Management Director, J Higbee.
The focus of the previous meeting was on flow charts in the development process. The next meeting will concentrate on the residential and commercial development implications of the Land Use Map.
FARR will return sometime after the next advisory committee meeting.
The results of the Image Preference Survey conducted by FARR. have been published on the Planning page of the City website.
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
The project is out for bid and may be ready for construction in January 2008. The cost estimate for Wi-Fi at the City soccer fields is $5,000 - $10,000.
Update on WA Consumer Connection Community Retail
Development Program (Lawrence/Hess)
All but five of the original members remain on the Retail Development Team.
The team has been mentored by Chuck Marquis from TVA. Mr. Marquis has helped the team identify several resources.
At the initial team meetings, parameters were established for working with developers to put tenants in their buildings.
Mr. Lawrence identified the four functions of the Retail Development Team: administration, research, design and production, and community liaison.
City Manager, Robed Wherry, will speak on City finances and their role in retail at the next Retail Development Team meeting.
Hank and Connie Hess presented information from the ICSC Conference in Atlanta.
EDC member and Chamber President, Don Oliver, expressed an interest in obtaining promotional materials about the City of Lakeland.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Economic Development Commission sponsoring a New Board/Commission Member Orientation in January 2008. (Lawrence)
The EDC will sponsor an orientation designed for new City Board and Commission members in January, 2008.
EDC members reviewed and commented on the preliminary agenda submitted by Mr. Lawrence. (Copy attached.)
Connie Hess volunteered to assist with the refreshments. Commissioner Nicholson and Mr. Oliver volunteered to help where needed. Ms. Smithmier also volunteered to assist with refreshments.
Discussion only. No action taken.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Don Oliver moved to adjourn the meeting. Connie Hess seconded the motion.
Motion carded, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
These minutes were approved January 24, 2008.
EDC MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2007, by Connie Hess, Acting-Chair.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
John Dudas Present
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Absent
Randy Nicholson Present
Don Oliver Absent
Josh Roman Present
Melissa Smithmier Absent
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland staff members present were Growth Management Director J Higbee and Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, August 23, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Pamela Womack to accept the August 23, 2007, Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes as written. Motion seconded by Randy Nicholson.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
The next Chamber meeting will be Thursday, October 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oakwood Clubhouse. The speaker for the event is Tom Leatherwood, Shelby County Register of Deeds.
There will be a ribbon cutting at Askew Hargraves Harcourt and Associates on Friday, October 5, at 5 p.m.
(Report attached)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There was one new business since the August 23, 2007, EDC meeting – Your Business Partner (Financial Inventory Guide Sales).
Report attached)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Growth Management Director J Higbee distributed a printed Planning Department Report.
Mr. Higbee highlighted the following projects nearing completion:
-Estates of Maple Grove (now known as The Grove at Lakeland) is almost through with construction. Once complete, they can begin selling lots.
-The Preserve is near completion and will begin selling lots soon.
-The Windward Slopes Park improvement project is near completion.
The Development Contract for Corner Shops is on the BOC agenda for approval. Once approved, construction may begin.
In front of Canada Woods, across from Woodland Park Subdivision, one of the two lots south of Saskatoon is in the inquiry stage. Someone would like to put in a 20,000 square foot carpet warehouse. City is trying to interpret the regulations to see if this use is permitted.
Canada Woods Commercial will probably go before the MPC in October or November. It is a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant facility.
Phase 1 of Lake Forest is on the BOC Agenda for approval of a Development Contract. Contract approval will enable them to break ground.
The Lakeland Outlet Mall has been talking with the City about a site plan approval.
We have pending approvals for Arcadia and Equestria.
Mr. Higbee is working with the City Engineer, Phil Stuckert, and City Manager, Robert Wherry, on traffic signals for Monroe Road and the collector road for the Lake Forest development.
Lakeland Commons was withdrawn due to denial recommendation by MPC. They intend to come back with a new plan.
Neighbors have convinced the MPC to place a discussion item on the next agenda regarding amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove the Commercial recommendation from the Lakeland Commons site and the site on the east side of Seed Tick and to revert back to Estate Residential.
Harding Academy brought in a revised concept plan. Planning has not been advised of a filing date.
Kensington Manor, 116 lots on 64 acres, was withdrawn for the second time; MPC did not want to recommend approval. They are working on addressing a few remaining issues and will bring the plan back in. J advised them to go straight to the MPC.
The May property (20 acres) is at an inquiry stage.
Ivy Creek is interested in a mixed use development. There would be some commercial with residential behind it. The site is shown as mixed use on the new Comp Plan.
The Meadows has been approved for a preliminary development plan for approximately 180 lots north of Old Brownsville and north of the Harding site. They are going to file a secondary detailed development plan for the first phase. Not ready to construct, but they are moving along.
(Report attached.)
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Brasfield)
Mr. Higbee distributed the book for the Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines. The Committee will review the material.
The meeting focused on the flow of the approval process. The committee will determine what areas can be more efficient and where to streamline the process.
There were a number of questions from Farr and Associates for the committee to respond to. They will submit their comments to Mr. Higbee.
Mr. Higbee intends to hold another meeting with the committee before Farr and Associates returns to Lakeland. They will be back within the next sixty days. There may also be a third public meeting at that time.
Update on Interchange Project. (Wherry)
No time schedule is known at this time. The City Manager has sent a letter asking to finalize the arrangements and schedule.
The EDC emphasized how critical the interchange project is to Lakeland’s economic development. They will communicate concerns to City Manager, Robert Wherry, regarding the scheduling of the Interchange project.
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
The Resolution was accepted with high regard and enthusiasm. The Resolution was accompanied by a presentation. Following the presentation, the item was placed on the BOC Agenda as an action item and approved for bids. It is now in the process of getting bids.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on the TVA “Consumer Connection” Community Retail Development Program. (Hess)
Connie Hess provided a written report of the September 19, 2007, meeting at Center Point Church. There were 22 team members and 2 TVA representatives present.
The group discussed its vision for the future commercial development of Lakeland, the “Commercial Potential in the Lakeland Retail Trade Area” report, and the consumer statistics for the Lakeland area.
Team assignments included producing a vision (mission) statement, providing a membership profile, and distributing the Consumer Shopping Survey for completion.
The next meeting will be October 10, 2007, from 2-6 p.m. at Center Point Church.
(Report attached.)
General Discussion. No action taken.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, John Dudas moved to adjourn the meeting. Josh Roman seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
These minutes were approved October 25, 2007.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2007, by Connie Hess, Acting-Chair.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
John Dudas Present
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Absent
Randy Nicholson Present
Don Oliver Absent
Josh Roman Present
Melissa Smithmier Absent
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland staff members present were Growth Management Director J Higbee and Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, August 23, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Pamela Womack to accept the August 23, 2007, Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes as written. Motion seconded by Randy Nicholson.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
The next Chamber meeting will be Thursday, October 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oakwood Clubhouse. The speaker for the event is Tom Leatherwood, Shelby County Register of Deeds.
There will be a ribbon cutting at Askew Hargraves Harcourt and Associates on Friday, October 5, at 5 p.m.
(Report attached)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There was one new business since the August 23, 2007, EDC meeting – Your Business Partner (Financial Inventory Guide Sales).
Report attached)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Growth Management Director J Higbee distributed a printed Planning Department Report.
Mr. Higbee highlighted the following projects nearing completion:
-Estates of Maple Grove (now known as The Grove at Lakeland) is almost through with construction. Once complete, they can begin selling lots.
-The Preserve is near completion and will begin selling lots soon.
-The Windward Slopes Park improvement project is near completion.
The Development Contract for Corner Shops is on the BOC agenda for approval. Once approved, construction may begin.
In front of Canada Woods, across from Woodland Park Subdivision, one of the two lots south of Saskatoon is in the inquiry stage. Someone would like to put in a 20,000 square foot carpet warehouse. City is trying to interpret the regulations to see if this use is permitted.
Canada Woods Commercial will probably go before the MPC in October or November. It is a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant facility.
Phase 1 of Lake Forest is on the BOC Agenda for approval of a Development Contract. Contract approval will enable them to break ground.
The Lakeland Outlet Mall has been talking with the City about a site plan approval.
We have pending approvals for Arcadia and Equestria.
Mr. Higbee is working with the City Engineer, Phil Stuckert, and City Manager, Robert Wherry, on traffic signals for Monroe Road and the collector road for the Lake Forest development.
Lakeland Commons was withdrawn due to denial recommendation by MPC. They intend to come back with a new plan.
Neighbors have convinced the MPC to place a discussion item on the next agenda regarding amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove the Commercial recommendation from the Lakeland Commons site and the site on the east side of Seed Tick and to revert back to Estate Residential.
Harding Academy brought in a revised concept plan. Planning has not been advised of a filing date.
Kensington Manor, 116 lots on 64 acres, was withdrawn for the second time; MPC did not want to recommend approval. They are working on addressing a few remaining issues and will bring the plan back in. J advised them to go straight to the MPC.
The May property (20 acres) is at an inquiry stage.
Ivy Creek is interested in a mixed use development. There would be some commercial with residential behind it. The site is shown as mixed use on the new Comp Plan.
The Meadows has been approved for a preliminary development plan for approximately 180 lots north of Old Brownsville and north of the Harding site. They are going to file a secondary detailed development plan for the first phase. Not ready to construct, but they are moving along.
(Report attached.)
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Brasfield)
Mr. Higbee distributed the book for the Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines. The Committee will review the material.
The meeting focused on the flow of the approval process. The committee will determine what areas can be more efficient and where to streamline the process.
There were a number of questions from Farr and Associates for the committee to respond to. They will submit their comments to Mr. Higbee.
Mr. Higbee intends to hold another meeting with the committee before Farr and Associates returns to Lakeland. They will be back within the next sixty days. There may also be a third public meeting at that time.
Update on Interchange Project. (Wherry)
No time schedule is known at this time. The City Manager has sent a letter asking to finalize the arrangements and schedule.
The EDC emphasized how critical the interchange project is to Lakeland’s economic development. They will communicate concerns to City Manager, Robert Wherry, regarding the scheduling of the Interchange project.
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
The Resolution was accepted with high regard and enthusiasm. The Resolution was accompanied by a presentation. Following the presentation, the item was placed on the BOC Agenda as an action item and approved for bids. It is now in the process of getting bids.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on the TVA “Consumer Connection” Community Retail Development Program. (Hess)
Connie Hess provided a written report of the September 19, 2007, meeting at Center Point Church. There were 22 team members and 2 TVA representatives present.
The group discussed its vision for the future commercial development of Lakeland, the “Commercial Potential in the Lakeland Retail Trade Area” report, and the consumer statistics for the Lakeland area.
Team assignments included producing a vision (mission) statement, providing a membership profile, and distributing the Consumer Shopping Survey for completion.
The next meeting will be October 10, 2007, from 2-6 p.m. at Center Point Church.
(Report attached.)
General Discussion. No action taken.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, John Dudas moved to adjourn the meeting. Josh Roman seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
These minutes were approved October 25, 2007.
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