Lakeland, TN

Industrial Development Board

General

Board of Commissioners

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

Community Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

Industrial Development Board

Board of Commissioners

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

Industrial Development Board

Board of Commissioners

Community Advisory Board

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

Industrial Development Board

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, treasurer's report, and committee reports. Key business includes a first reading of an ordinance to rezone two parcels on Walker Springs Drive from C-2 to R3, several resolutions for agreements and permits, and discussion on creating a design overlay district for Highway 70 and Canada Road.

• Ordinance first reading: rezone parcels L0159 00552 and L0159 00551 on Walker Springs Drive from C-2 to R3
• Resolution: agreement with Sarah Dacus (StrongHER 901) for fitness programs
• Resolution: special event permit for Lakeland Arts Council event at Lakeland Town Center on Oct 24, 2026
• Resolution: agreement with Pyro Shows Inc. for 2027 Freedom Festival fireworks
• Resolution: purchase of four 4x4 trucks from Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat via State Contract 209

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will consider a final plat for The Willows at the Lake, Phase 2. The commission will also review a site plan for the Stonebridge Commercial Subdivision and discuss the Highway 70 Corridor.

• Final Plat approval for The Willows at the Lake, Phase 2
• Site plan application for Stonebridge Commercial Subdivision
• Discussion and possible action regarding Highway 70 Corridor

Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board

The Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will meet to discuss several presentations and a contract recommendation. The board will consider recommending a pyrotechnics contract for the 2027 Freedom Festival to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommendation of Pyro Show Contract for Freedom Festival 2027
• Pickleball presentation by Kimley-Horn
• StrongHer 901 presentation
• Jacob Manns Eagle Scout presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and take final votes on two ordinances: one amending the municipal code to change commissioner compensation (repealing Ordinance 03-22) and another amending the fiscal year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and routine reports and minutes approval.

• Ordinance second and final reading: amend Title 1, Chapter 1, Section 1-104 (Commissioner Compensation), repealing Ordinance 03-22
• Ordinance second and final reading: amend FY2026 annual budget (Ordinance O-6-2025)
• Proclamation: September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Approval of August 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving a TIF update. The main action item is a resolution to approve draw request #33 for the tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC. Public discussion is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
• TIF update report
• Resolution approving draw request #33 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances to amend commissioner compensation and set new sanitation collection rates for residential customers. The board will also consider a budget amendment, several resolutions for road projects and easements, and other administrative items.

• Ordinance to amend commissioner compensation, repealing Ordinance 03-22
• Ordinance to amend sanitation collection rates (Ordinance 13-186)
• Resolution approving Change Order #2 for FY2026 Street Paving project
• Resolution approving Change Order #1 with Chancellor Brothers, LLC for New Canada Road project
• Resolution authorizing MLGW work orders for easements related to New Canada Road construction

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a $2,821,523.45 change order for the FY2026 street paving project and a sanitation rate ordinance. A compensation ordinance was deferred to the September 3 meeting. Commissioner Derek Johnston was appointed as the board's liaison to the Lakeland School Board in a 3-1 vote.

• Approved $2,821,523.45 Change Order #2 for FY2026 Street Paving (4-0)
• Approved sanitation collection rates ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Chancellor Brothers for New Canada Road project (4-0)
• Approved TDOT 2026 Statewide Partnership Program application (4-0)
• Approved security reduction for Lakeland Town Center improvements (4-0)
• Approved MLGW work orders for New Canada Road easements (4-0)
• Approved Arcadia Planned Development time extension (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Johnston as school board liaison (3-1)

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will hold a regular meeting with public discussion, reports, and unfinished business. New business includes a discussion and possible action on the Highway 70 Corridor, an action on the subdivision of Lot 2, Area B of the Lakeland Commons Planned Development, and an action on a time extension for the Arcadia Planned Development.

• Discussion and possible action on Highway 70 Corridor
• Action on subdivision of Lot 2, Area B, Lakeland Commons Planned Development
• Action on time extension for Arcadia Planned Development

Community Advisory Board

The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with reports on the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Lakeland's 50th Birthday, the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment, Snow and Ice Control Plan, Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution, and Neighborhood Beautification Program. The board will also elect officers and consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution report
• Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment report
• Snow and Ice Control Plan report
• Hometown Heroes Banner Program report
• Lakeland's 50th Birthday report

Industrial Development Board

The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will meet on July 23, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, public discussion, and officer reports. The board will vote on two resolutions to approve draw requests #31 and #32 under a tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC.

• Resolution to approve draw request #31 for tax increment financing with Ashmont Developer, LLC
• Resolution to approve draw request #32 for tax increment financing with Ashmont Developer, LLC
• Election of the Secretary of the Lakeland IDB

The Lakeland Industrial Development Board approved two tax increment financing draw requests for Ashmont Developer, LLC (draw requests #31 and #32), each by a 5-0 vote. The board also elected Shaun Brannen as secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved draw request #31 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF (5-0)
• Approved draw request #32 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF (5-0)
• Elected Shaun Brannen as IDB Secretary (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an ordinance to change residential sanitation collection rates and a sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances regarding Board compensation and sanitation fees.

• Ordinance first reading to amend residential sanitation collection rates
• Resolution for sewer concept plan extension for Arcadia Planned Development
• Commercial development contract with Palmetto Memphis-Lakeland-Us Highway 64, LLC for Dutch Bros.
• Purchase of two John Deere mowers from Tennessee Tractor, LLC
• Agreement with Sky Elements, LLC for a drone display for 2026 Christmas in Lakeland

The Board of Commissioners approved a sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development and a commercial development contract for a new Dutch Bros location. Commissioners also passed ordinances regarding municipal compensation and residential sanitation rates, and authorized agreements for a drone display and event sponsorship for the 2026 Christmas in Lakeland event.

• Approved sewer concept plan extension for Arcadia Planned Development (5-0)
• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance amending commissioner compensation (4-1)
• Passed first reading of ordinance for residential sanitation rates (5-0)
• Approved commercial development contract for Dutch Bros (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere mowers (5-0)
• Authorized drone display and event MOU for Christmas in Lakeland (4-1)

General

The Board of Commissioners will review a permit application for Ahi Asian Bistro and discuss a municipal code violation involving Margarita Gourmet Restaurant.

• On-premises beer permit application for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. at 9789 Market Green Place South
• Discussion and possible action on Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal Code

The Lakeland Beer Board approved an on-premises beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. at 9789 Market Green Place South (5-0). It also suspended Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's beer permit for 30 days due to a violation of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code (5-0). Mayor Roman requested a code amendment to escalate penalties, but no formal action was taken on that request.

• Approved on-premises beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. (5-0)
• Suspended Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's beer permit for 30 days (5-0)

Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board

The Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will discuss pickleball design updates. The board is also taking action to recommend a drone show MOU and a Sky Elements contract to the Board of Commissioners.

• Pickleball design updates discussion
• Recommendation of Drone Show MOU to Board of Commissioners
• Recommendation of Sky Elements Contract to Board of Commissioners

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

Industrial Development Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold second and final readings for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes votes on residential construction dumpster regulations and streetscape amendments for the Highway 70 Corridor. Members will also consider salary amendments for the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners.

• Annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
• Regulations for residential construction dumpsters (Title 17)
• Streetscape text amendments for the Highway 70 Corridor study
• Agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, Co. for 2026 street preservation project
• Residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC for Willows at the Lake Phase 3

The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Other key actions included updating residential dumpster regulations, approving a street preservation contract, and adjusting board salaries.

• Adopted annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027 (4-1-0)
• Approved regulations for residential construction dumpsters (5-0-0)
• Approved Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendments (5-0-0)
• Approved street preservation project agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, Co. (5-0-0)
• Approved amended salaries of $18,000 for Mayor and $9,500 for Commissioners (4-1-0)
• Authorized agreement with Tennessee Soccer Academy for youth soccer program (5-0-0)
• Approved residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved IH Park Clubhouse Deck Project agreement with ViktorHall Construction, LLC (5-0-0)

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will meet to approve or deny a site plan application for a new storage facility proposed by Absolute Storage. The meeting is procedural except for this single action item.

• Action - approval of a Site Plan Application for Absolute Storage

Community Advisory Board

The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2026, at City Hall. The board will approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates from Public Works and staff on sewer user rates and the Neighborhood Beautification Program, and hear announcements including the TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 14, 2026)
• Sewer User Rate Update by Public Works Director Nick Pulido
• Neighborhood Beautification Program Update by Staff Engineer Paul Posey
• Announcement of TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run

The Community Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 14, 2026 regular meeting. The board also received updates on the sewer user rate and the Neighborhood Beautification Program, and discussed the openings of Seed Tick and the YMCA development. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall. The body will take second and final readings on the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-27, new rules for residential construction dumpsters, and streetscape updates for the Highway 70 Corridor. Commissioners will also hear reports from the school system, mayor, city manager, and various boards, and consider proclamations, resolutions, and contracts.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 annual budget and tax rate
• Enact Title 17 rules for residential construction dumpsters
• Incorporate Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendments into Land Development Regulations
• Approve $X contract with ViktorHall Construction, LLC for IH Park Clubhouse Deck Project
• Approve residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC for Willows at the Lake Phase 3 subdivision

Industrial Development Board

The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and conduct routine business. Three resolutions are on the agenda for a vote: approval of Ashmont draw #30, a loan modification for the Lakeland Safe City TIF, and a development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC.

• Resolution to approve Ashmont draw #30
• Resolution for loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF
• Resolution approving development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC

The Lakeland Industrial Development Board approved three resolutions: Ashmont draw #30, a loan modification for the Lakeland Safe City TIF, and a development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC. The first two passed unanimously (4-0), while the development agreement passed 3-1 with Richard Gonzales voting no. Minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting were also approved.

• Approved Ashmont draw #30 (4-0)
• Approved loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC (3-1)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on second readings for sewer user rate increases and an ethics ordinance update. The meeting also includes first readings of the 2026-27 budget, residential construction dumpster rules, and Highway 70 streetscape amendments. Resolutions will approve subdivision development contracts, multi-year janitorial services, youth sports programs, and park facility agreements.

• Second and final reading of sewer user rate increases (Ordinance O-7-2023)
• Second and final reading of ethics ordinance on gratuities
• First reading of 2026-27 annual budget and tax rate
• Approval of residential subdivision contracts: Canada Road Phase 1 ($1.2M), The Willows at the Lake Phase 3 ($850K), The Estates at Chambers Chapel Phases 1 & 2
• Multi-year janitorial services agreement with Jani-King ($420K/year)

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will decide on revised site plans, subdivision plats, and a streetscape text amendment at this meeting. Five development-related items are up for approval, including landscaping for Dutch Bros Coffee and plats for the Willows at the Lake and Lakeland Meadows projects.

• Approval of revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee landscaping
• Approval of Final Plat for Brunswick Commercial property subdivision on Highway 64
• Approval of site plan for Common Open Space C and H at Willows at the Lake
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II
• Recommendation to adopt Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendment

The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission approved all six items on the agenda by unanimous 6-0 votes: a revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee, a final plat for Brunswick Commercial property on Highway 64, a site plan for Common Open Space C and H at the Willows at the Lake, a preliminary plat and a final plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II (Lots A and B), and a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to adopt the streetscape text amendment from the Highway 70 Corridor study. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Brunswick Commercial property on Highway 64 (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Common Open Space C and H at the Willows at the Lake (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Lots A and B (6-0)
• Recommended approval of streetscape text amendment from Highway 70 Corridor study to Board of Commissioners (6-0)

Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board

The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board will meet to review routine updates and recommend two facility-use contracts to the Board of Commissioners. No ordinances or major decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Action: Recommend soccer facility contract to Board of Commissioners
• Action: Recommend tennis facility contract to Board of Commissioners
• Discussion: Proposal for adaptive recreation programs
• Discussion: Pickleball facility design review

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2026, to decide on sewer user rate adjustments, approve residential development contracts, and authorize a multi-year software agreement. The board will also discuss potential changes to solid waste rates and consider revisions to ethics rules and vehicle policies.

• Amend Ordinance O-7-2023 to adjust Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments
• Approve residential development contracts with Valleybrook Development, LLC ($Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase IX-B & X-B) and Cummings, LLC ($The Estates at Chambers Chapel Planned Development Phases 1 & 2)
• Authorize multi-year agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Enterprise Resource Planning System
• Approve purchase of Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV from Lonnie Cobb Ford ($Statewide Contract 209)
• Adopt revised City of Lakeland Vehicle Use Policy

The Board of Commissioners approved two residential development contracts and an amendment to sewer user rates. A resolution to increase Board of Education salaries passed, but proposed pay changes for the Mayor and Commissioners failed to reach the required 2/3 vote. The Board also voted to suspend the school board liaison position until August.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance O-7-2023 for sewer user rates and charge adjustments (5-0-0)
• Approved residential development contract with Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Phase IX-B & X-B (5-0-0)
• Approved residential development contract with Cummings, LLC for The Estates at Chambers Chapel Phases 1 & 2 (5-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Financial Policies Manual to use excess sales tax to reduce citizen fees (5-0-0)
• Approved salary increase for Board of Education (3-2-0)
• Denied salary changes for Mayor and Board of Commissioners due to lack of 2/3 vote (3-2-0)
• Approved suspension of school board liaison position until August meeting
• Approved adding items regarding misinformation and liaison positions to the agenda (4-1-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will review and vote on adopting the Highway 70 Corridor Study report during this meeting. The Municipal Planning Commission previously recommended approval of the study, which will guide future infrastructure decisions along Highway 70.

• Municipal Planning Commission recommends adopting Highway 70 Corridor Study
• Board of Commissioners to vote on adopting Highway 70 Corridor Study

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval of the Highway 70 Corridor Study. The Board of Commissioners adopted the study via Resolution R-56-2026 after amending it to treat roundabouts as an option rather than a commitment.

• Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval of Highway 70 Corridor Study (8-0-0)
• Approved amendment to R-56-2026 to remove commitments for roundabouts (3-0-0)
• Adopted amended Resolution R-56-2026 adopting the Highway 70 Corridor Study (3-0-0)

Industrial Development Board

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance changing the square footage requirement for retail food stores. They will also discuss residential and commercial sewer rates, consider a resolution to apply for a federal Safe Streets grant, and discuss a possible change to the city's form of government.

• Ordinance second and final reading: amending square footage requirement for retail food stores
• Discussion on residential and commercial sewer rates
• Resolution authorizing application for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (U.S. DOT)
• Discussion and possible action on changing Lakeland's form of government
• Proclamations for Teacher Appreciation Week, Firefighter Appreciation Day, and National Nurses Week

Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board will discuss the implementation of a neighborhood beautification program and its grant application process. Members will also consider renewing the Neighborhood Watch program and making recommendations regarding salaries for the Mayor, Board of Commissioners, and Lakeland School System Board.

• Neighborhood beautification program and grant application process
• Renewal of the Neighborhood Watch program
• Salary recommendations for Mayoral, Board of Commissioners, and Lakeland School System Board members

Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission

The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will consider two action items: a recommendation to rezone two parcels at Hwy 64 and Walker Springs Drive from C-2 to R-3, and site plan approval for a Dutch Bros. coffee shop at 8872 Hwy 64. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public discussion.

• Rezone parcels L0159 00552 and L0159 00551 at northeast corner of Hwy 64 and Walker Springs Drive from C-2 Regional Commercial to R-3 Suburban Cottage
• Site plan approval for Dutch Bros. coffee shop at 8872 Hwy 64

The commission voted 6-0 to recommend rezoning two parcels at Hwy 64 and Walker Springs Drive from C-2 to R-3, and approved a site plan for a Dutch Bros. coffee shop at 8872 Hwy 64 with conditions. The site plan approval included five conditions, including a requirement to return with a landscaping plan for a dry detention basin.

• Approved recommendation to rezone parcels LO159 00552 and L0159 00551 from C-2 to R-3 (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Dutch Bros. coffee shop at 8872 Hwy 64 with conditions (6-0)
• Condition: Reduce building wall signage to 30 sq ft allotment
• Condition: Landscape and irrigate ground signage
• Condition: Return with landscaping plan for dry detention basin
• Condition: Show underground electric service on grading plan
• Condition: Correct negative slope of flowline B3-B4 on grading/drainage plan

Board of Commissioners

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a final reading of an ordinance regulating tobacco and vapor products. They will also consider resolutions on sewer and development plans, road agreements with the state, and setting the mayor's salary, among other items. A discussion on changing the form of government is also scheduled.

• Ordinance (2nd reading) regulating tobacco and vapor products
• Resolution approving sewer concept plan for Chapel Lakes Planned Development
• Resolution approving Chapel Lakes Planned Development Outline Plan
• Resolution approving agreement with TDOT for Canada Road from I-40 to SR-1 (US-70) Phase 2
• Resolution setting the salary of the Mayor

The Board of Commissioners passed a second-reading ordinance regulating tobacco and vapor products, and approved several resolutions including the Chapel Lakes sewer concept plan and outline plan, the Lakeland Commons outline plan amendment with a condition for 65% of incremental property tax from lot 9, and multiple road project agreements. The board also tabled the March 19 meeting minutes for corrections, deferred the mayor's salary resolution to the Community Advisory Board, and failed to bring a 2026 proclamations list to the floor.

• Approved tobacco/vapor product ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Chapel Lakes sewer concept plan (5-0)
• Approved Chapel Lakes outline plan (5-0)
• Approved Lakeland Commons outline plan amendment with 65% tax condition (5-0)
• Approved Ashmont subdivision contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved Canada Road project agreements (5-0)
• Approved Seed Tick Road intersection agreement (5-0)
• Tabled March 19 meeting minutes for corrections (5-0)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board is meeting to consider a resolution approving draw request 29 for the tax increment financing (TIF) agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC. The board will also receive a presentation on TIF from City Attorney Will Patterson. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public discussion.

• Resolution approving draw request 29 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF
• TIF presentation by City Attorney Will Patterson

The Industrial Development Board approved draw request 29 in connection with the tax increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC, by a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the February 26, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. A presentation on TIFs was given by City Attorney Will Patterson, with discussion and questions from attendees.

• Approved draw request 29 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF (5-0)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)