CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009, 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2009, by Chairman Connie Hess.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Present (arrived at 5:47 p.m.)
Shirlee Clark Present (via telephone)
John Dudas Present
Connie Hess Present
Josh Roman Present (arrived at 5:34 p.m.)
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Cecil Tompkins Present
Tanya Wallace Present
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland Staff Present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Theresa Meyer, Office Coordinator
III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the RCLCO Study. (Staff)
Pamela Womack made a motion to relax the rules. Boyd Ruppelt seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
Following discussion, Pamela Womack made a motion to come to order. The motion was seconded by John Dudas.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
Boyd Ruppelt made a motion to recommend keeping the RCLCO recommendations in Neighborhood Type III with the following exceptions to “Max Store Size (SF)” found in column seven of the Neighborhood Type III table (page 17 of the RCLCO study) to decrease the maximum store size for parcels of 50 or more acres from 30,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet and decrease the maximum store size for special use parcels 100 or more acres from 50,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet. The motion was seconded by Connie Hess.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
Connie Hess made a motion to recommend the revision of “Commercial SF MAX” found in column four of the Neighborhood Type IV table (page 20 of the RCLCO study) to reduce the Commercial SF MAX on 15 to 30 acre parcels from 75,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet and reduce the Commercial SF MAX on 30 or more acre parcels from 100,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet; delete “Special Use 50 or more acres”; staff should be directed to explore whether there are Type IV sites that can support 75,000 to 100,000 square feet of commercial development. Boyd Ruppelt seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 8-1
The Economic Development Commission considers it important that any retail have adequate visibility and exposure. This being a priority, John Dudas made a motion that signage be evaluated in order to encourage viable businesses. The motion was seconded by Kathleen Brasfield.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss, Boyd Ruppelt made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Connie Hess seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
These minutes were approved January 28, 2010.
Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009, by Chairman Connie Hess.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Shirlee Clark Present (via telephone)
John Dudas Present
Connie Hess Present
Josh Roman Present
Boyd Ruppelt Absent
Cecil Tompkins Absent
Tanya Wallace Present
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland Staff Present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Theresa Meyer, Office Coordinator
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, September 24 2009.
John Dudas made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 24, 2009, as written. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion approved by acclamation. 6-0
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
Report only. No action taken.
Update on New Business Licenses (Thomas)
One new business since the September 24, 2009,meeting. Research is being conducted on the inclusion of “closed businesses” in future reports.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
* Harding Academy approval recommendation by Planning Commission; scheduled for BOC.
* Rezoning for Waters Edge approval recommendation by Planning Commission; scheduled for BOC.
* Waters Edge preparing to bring in Plat.
* Codes project proceeding. Hope to have final draft by the end of the 2009 and adopt by May 2010.
* Boyle to provide a report Monday or Tuesday on the value and possible uses of the 100 acres at Davies Plantation and Canada Road.
* I-40 Interchange traffic signal installation scheduled to begin this week. There has been no additional communication on the interchange.
Report only. No action taken.
Update on the Friendly Faces Program (Hess)
Friendly Faces visited the Scottish Inn and discussed some of their concerns i.e. tax rate, visibility of signs. Interested in developing a new strip mall on property they own across the street from the Inn. Owners requested demographic information.
Friendly Faces visited Flowers by Regis and discussed sign concerns and visibility. The business owner is interested in a location closer to the street. Business owner suggested an annual sidewalk sale to benefit Lakeland businesses and inquired about regulations governing marquises. Offered to decorate City Hall for the holiday season and is interested in placing a float in the holiday parade.
Report only. No action taken.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program. (Clark)
Motion made by Shirlee Clark to defer discussion on this item until the next scheduled meeting after the first of the year. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 6-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the RCLCO Study. (Staff)
Following discussion, Chairman Hess called a Special Meeting for Monday, November 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. to assemble a list of questions regarding the RCLCO study and form a recommendation to forward to the Board of Commissioners.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Seventh Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 PM at Club Windward.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
John Dudas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 8-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
These minutes were approved January 28, 2010.
Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009, by Chairman Connie Hess.
II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Shirlee Clark Present (via telephone)
John Dudas Present
Connie Hess Present
Josh Roman Present
Boyd Ruppelt Absent
Cecil Tompkins Absent
Tanya Wallace Present
Pamela Womack Present
City of Lakeland Staff Present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Theresa Meyer, Office Coordinator
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, September 24 2009.
John Dudas made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 24, 2009, as written. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion approved by acclamation. 6-0
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
Report only. No action taken.
Update on New Business Licenses (Thomas)
One new business since the September 24, 2009,meeting. Research is being conducted on the inclusion of “closed businesses” in future reports.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
* Harding Academy approval recommendation by Planning Commission; scheduled for BOC.
* Rezoning for Waters Edge approval recommendation by Planning Commission; scheduled for BOC.
* Waters Edge preparing to bring in Plat.
* Codes project proceeding. Hope to have final draft by the end of the 2009 and adopt by May 2010.
* Boyle to provide a report Monday or Tuesday on the value and possible uses of the 100 acres at Davies Plantation and Canada Road.
* I-40 Interchange traffic signal installation scheduled to begin this week. There has been no additional communication on the interchange.
Report only. No action taken.
Update on the Friendly Faces Program (Hess)
Friendly Faces visited the Scottish Inn and discussed some of their concerns i.e. tax rate, visibility of signs. Interested in developing a new strip mall on property they own across the street from the Inn. Owners requested demographic information.
Friendly Faces visited Flowers by Regis and discussed sign concerns and visibility. The business owner is interested in a location closer to the street. Business owner suggested an annual sidewalk sale to benefit Lakeland businesses and inquired about regulations governing marquises. Offered to decorate City Hall for the holiday season and is interested in placing a float in the holiday parade.
Report only. No action taken.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program. (Clark)
Motion made by Shirlee Clark to defer discussion on this item until the next scheduled meeting after the first of the year. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 6-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the RCLCO Study. (Staff)
Following discussion, Chairman Hess called a Special Meeting for Monday, November 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. to assemble a list of questions regarding the RCLCO study and form a recommendation to forward to the Board of Commissioners.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Seventh Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 PM at Club Windward.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
John Dudas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 8-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
These minutes were approved January 28, 2010.
Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
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