CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008, by Mark Lawrence, Chairman.
II. ROLL CALL:
Don Barber Present
Shirlee Clark Present
John Dudas Present
Mark Hartz Present
Connie Hess Absent (Excused)
Mark Lawrence Present
Joshua Roman Absent (Excused)
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Pamela Womack Absent (Excused)
City of Lakeland Staff Members Present:
City Manager, Robert Wherry
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Executive Assistant, Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, July 24, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Mark Lawrence to approve by acclamation the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 24, 2008, as amended.
Approved by acclamation.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
The next Chamber meeting will be an after-hours mixer and ribbon cutting Thursday, September 11, at Lakeland Chiropractic, 8950 Highway 64, Suite 109. The speaker will be Dr. Darrin Jessup.
Rene Daniel, Leasing Manager for the Lakeland Station Mall, will be the speaker for the October 9 lunch meeting. Ms. Daniel will bring a Lakeland Station floor plan and list of tenants.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There were six new businesses reported operating in Lakeland since the July 24, 2008, meeting.
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
J Higbee provided a written report of MPC projects. He noted that MPC recommended denial on the Lakeland Commons project which will proceed to the BOC.
Work continues on the new land development regulations with the Advisory Committee. Since there are no submittals for the September MPC meeting, Mr. Higbee is considering bringing some discussion items on the land development regulations to the Planning Commission.
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)
No report given.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of New Land Development Regulations. (Lawrence)
General discussion regarding the pros and cons of the proposals laid out in the new regulations.
Discussion on the welfare of the City and its revenue generating capabilities. At capacity, currently designated and reasonably well-developed I-40/Canada Road Interchange and Highway 64 could generate revenue to sustain the City of Lakeland to some point into the future. There is a huge footprint with the Lakeland Station Mall and on Highway 64. Areas of Lakeland may be underserved, but as a whole, Lakeland will be over-served when developments reach capacity.
The discussion continued regarding the place of neighborhood support centers and neighborhood shopping centers in the overall plan.
This item concluded with discussion regarding EDC involvement in recommendations to Boards regarding the viability of new regulations.
Discussion only. No action taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Boyd Ruppelt moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mark Lawrence.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
These minutes were approved September 25, 2008.
Mark Lawrence, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, JULY 24, 2008
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 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, July 24, 2008, by Mark Lawrence, Chairman.
II. ROLL CALL:
Don Barber Present
Shirlee Clark Present
John Dudas Absent (excused)
Mark Hartz Present
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Present
Joshua Roman Present
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland Staff Members Present:
City Manager, Robert Wherry
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Executive Assistant, Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, June 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Mark Lawrence to approve by acclamation the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 26, 2008, as written.
Approved by acclamation.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
The Lakeland Chamber will meet Thursday, August 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the Stonebridge Clubhouse. The guest speaker will be the Coordinator of the Lakeland Area Phone Directory project.
Future speakers will be Rene Daniel, Leasing Manager for the Lakeland Station Mall, and for November, the tentative speaker is local author Ed Horrell.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There were four new businesses reported operating in Lakeland since the June 26, 2008, meeting.
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
The Municipal Planning Commission approved the Final Site Plan for the Canada Woods Commercial project on July 21, 2008.
Both the Kensington Manor Construction Plans and the Herons Ridge Sections C&D Construction Plans were postponed.
The Final Site Plan for the Lakeland Station project was approved March 17, 2008. The applicant is considering changes to the plan at this time.
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)
No activity; no date for next meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Update on International Council of Shopping Centers Idea Exchange. (Clark)
Ms. Clark provided a report on the conference. Two things she came away with were: the opportunity we have to create a different community which, considering the current economic environment will require patience and the attraction for retail is roof tops and daytime population.
Following general discussion, Boyd Ruppelt made a motion that the first step would be to study the disk and get an agreement as to where we want to go in respect to what is being presented for development. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Mark Lawrence moved to amend the original motion to include the following “to adopt a work session as the Agenda for the next scheduled meeting”. Amendment to motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
Motion to adopt a work session as the Agenda for the next scheduled meeting and to study the disk and get an agreement as to where we want to go in respect to what is being presented for development. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. *Discussion on WiFi Project. (Roman)
Motion made by Connie Hess to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony and notify The Memphis Business Journal, any appropriate TV channels, Citywatch, and Qnet when we find out a date WiFi will be operational. Motion seconded by Mark Lawrence.
Mark Lawrence moved to amend the original motion to include “publicize as widely as possible once a date is established announcing the implementation of wireless public access in the City of Lakeland”. Amendment to motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
Motion to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony publicizing as widely as possible once a date is established announcing the implementation of wireless public access in the City of Lakeland. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Josh Roman announced his membership on the Executive Board of the Shelby County Chamber Alliance and encouraged the group to contact him with questions or for additional information.
The WiFi equipment is in and installation will begin this week. A “go-live” date will be announced.
*Motion made by Josh Roman to add “discussion on WiFi Project” as New Business, Item 1. Motion seconded by Mark Lawrence.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Boyd Ruppelt moved to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
These minutes were approved August 28, 2008.
Mark Lawrence, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 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, July 24, 2008, by Mark Lawrence, Chairman.
II. ROLL CALL:
Don Barber Present
Shirlee Clark Present
John Dudas Absent (excused)
Mark Hartz Present
Connie Hess Present
Mark Lawrence Present
Joshua Roman Present
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland Staff Members Present:
City Manager, Robert Wherry
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Executive Assistant, Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, June 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Motion made by Mark Lawrence to approve by acclamation the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 26, 2008, as written.
Approved by acclamation.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
The Lakeland Chamber will meet Thursday, August 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the Stonebridge Clubhouse. The guest speaker will be the Coordinator of the Lakeland Area Phone Directory project.
Future speakers will be Rene Daniel, Leasing Manager for the Lakeland Station Mall, and for November, the tentative speaker is local author Ed Horrell.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
There were four new businesses reported operating in Lakeland since the June 26, 2008, meeting.
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
The Municipal Planning Commission approved the Final Site Plan for the Canada Woods Commercial project on July 21, 2008.
Both the Kensington Manor Construction Plans and the Herons Ridge Sections C&D Construction Plans were postponed.
The Final Site Plan for the Lakeland Station project was approved March 17, 2008. The applicant is considering changes to the plan at this time.
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)
No activity; no date for next meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Update on International Council of Shopping Centers Idea Exchange. (Clark)
Ms. Clark provided a report on the conference. Two things she came away with were: the opportunity we have to create a different community which, considering the current economic environment will require patience and the attraction for retail is roof tops and daytime population.
Following general discussion, Boyd Ruppelt made a motion that the first step would be to study the disk and get an agreement as to where we want to go in respect to what is being presented for development. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Mark Lawrence moved to amend the original motion to include the following “to adopt a work session as the Agenda for the next scheduled meeting”. Amendment to motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
Motion to adopt a work session as the Agenda for the next scheduled meeting and to study the disk and get an agreement as to where we want to go in respect to what is being presented for development. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. *Discussion on WiFi Project. (Roman)
Motion made by Connie Hess to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony and notify The Memphis Business Journal, any appropriate TV channels, Citywatch, and Qnet when we find out a date WiFi will be operational. Motion seconded by Mark Lawrence.
Mark Lawrence moved to amend the original motion to include “publicize as widely as possible once a date is established announcing the implementation of wireless public access in the City of Lakeland”. Amendment to motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
Motion to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony publicizing as widely as possible once a date is established announcing the implementation of wireless public access in the City of Lakeland. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Josh Roman announced his membership on the Executive Board of the Shelby County Chamber Alliance and encouraged the group to contact him with questions or for additional information.
The WiFi equipment is in and installation will begin this week. A “go-live” date will be announced.
*Motion made by Josh Roman to add “discussion on WiFi Project” as New Business, Item 1. Motion seconded by Mark Lawrence.
Motion Carried. Voice vote. All in favor.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Boyd Ruppelt moved to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
These minutes were approved August 28, 2008.
Mark Lawrence, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder
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