CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2010, by Chairman Tanya Wallace.

II. ROLL CALL:
Anderson, Terri Smith Present
Brasfield, Kathleen Absent
Dudas, John Present
Fairley, Francis Present (Arrived at 6:41 p.m.)
Roman, Josh Present
Ruppelt, Boyd Absent (excused)
Tompkins, Cecil Present
Wallace, Tanya Present

City of Lakeland Staff Present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Theresa Meyer, Office Coordinator

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2010.
Josh Roman made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2010, as written. John Dudas seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 5-0

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses. (Thomas)
There were four new businesses reported for the month of April, 2010.
Report only. No action taken.

Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Construction Plans for Lakeview Subdivision (near East Shores) were approved at the March Planning Commission meeting.

The City Hall Parking Lot expansion was approved at the April Planning Commission meeting.

Mr. Higbee gave a report on field trips to Traditional Neighborhood Developments.
Report only. No action taken.

Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Chairman Wallace distributed business cards for upcoming Chamber meetings.

The Bartlett Chamber of Commerce has been approaching Lakeland businesses and is interested in partnering with the Lakeland Chamber since Bartlett has full time Chamber staff.

There has been discussion on the Bartlett and Lakeland Chambers jointly hosting a business fair in August.
Report only. No action taken.

Update from Friendly Faces (Wherry)
The Friendly Face Committee met with the Lakeland Chamber to discuss a City-wide shopping event for tax-free weekend August 5-8. Upon approval by the BOC, promotion for the event and plans will proceed.
Report only. No action taken.

Reports on Selected City Projects (Staff)
- Lakeland Outlet Mall (Atkinson)
Report included in packet.
Report only. No action taken.

- I-40 Interchange (Stuckert)
Report included in packet.
Josh Roman recommended tabling discussion on the item and adding it to the May Agenda as a tactical item.

The EDC requested that Mr. Wherry provide a detailed status report of the discussions with Nashville regarding the I-40 Interchange.
Discussion only. No action taken.

- City of Lakeland Zip Code (Wherry)
Report included in packet.
Report only. No action taken.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. City documents review (discussion), Part2 (Higbee)
Discussion only. No action taken.

2. Tactical
a. Discussion on the role(s) of EDC (Roman)
Discussion only. No action taken.

3. Other
a. Discussion or election of Vice-Chairman
John Dudas made a motion to elect Josh Roman to the position of Vice-Chairman. Tanya Wallace seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. Staff proposal for mission, activities, 2010 Strategic Plan accomplishments
Josh Roman made a motion to accept the staff proposal to Economic Development Commission as written. Francis Fairley seconded the motion. (See attached Exhibit “A”)
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0

2. Tactical
a. None

3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
- Update on I-40 Interchange
- Sign regulation proposals - review and provide comment as they move forward.
- Support for Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
- Education
- Special EDC Meeting for November.
Mr. Higbee was asked to provide a list of potential tactical items prior to the May EDC meeting
Discussion only. No action taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Tanya Wallace made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Josh Roman seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0

The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

These minutes were approved May 27, 2010.

Tanya Wallace, Chairman

ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder