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Upcoming
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
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Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
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Recent meetings
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board to approve two tax-increment financing draw requests for Ashmont Developer
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
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - approving draw request #31 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
2. Resolution - approving draw request #32 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
3. Election of the Secretary of the Lakeland IDB.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to consider sanitation rates and development contracts
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
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. City Manager's Report
3. Commissioners' Report
a. Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
4. Municipal Court Semi-Annual Update - Judge Koratsky
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VIII. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - recommending the Board of Commissioners approve the
sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA:
X. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners May
21, 2026
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners
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Special Called Meeting June 23, 2026
3. Ordinance First Reading - amending The City of Lakeland Municipal
Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1 "Board of
Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing Ordinance
03-22.
4. Ordinance First Reading - amending Ordinance 13-186 establishing
sanitation collection rates for Lakeland residential customers
5. Resolution - approving the sewer concept plan extension for the
Arcadia Planned Development.
6. Resolution - approving a commercial developm …
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:00
General
Board considers beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro
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
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for Ahi
Asian Bistro, Inc. located at 9789 Market Green Place South.
2. Discussion and Possible Action - regarding Margarita Gourmet
Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal
Code.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board to recommend drone show MOU and Sky Elements contract
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
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF:
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion - Pickleball design updates
2. Action - Recommending Drone Show MOU to Board of Commissioners
3. Action - Recommending Sky Elements Contract to Board of
Commissioners
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to vote on annual budget and tax rate
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
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners adopts annual budget and tax rate
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)
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
III. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
streetscape text amendments proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor
study.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT:
1. Fiscal year to date through May 31, 2026
V. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Tristan Gately-Sweatt,
CFO, Lakeland School System
3. Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation establishing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation
Month
b. Proclamation establishing July 17, 2026 as Parks and
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Recreation Professionals Day
4. City Manager's Report
5. Commissioner's Reports
a. Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b. Parks and Recreation Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
c. Community Advisory Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
d. Munici …
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Board of Commissioners
Special Called Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Planning Director Paul Luker, Public Works Director Nick
Pulido, ITS Director Josh Thompson, Finance Director Sue Matthews, Parks
and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Parks and Recreation Manager John
Proctor, Special Events Coordinator Alex Harris, Senior Engineer Luis
Camarillo Hernandez and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to vote on storage facility site plan for Absolute Storage
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
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - approval of a Site Plan Application for Absolute Storage.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
Lakeland Community Advisory Board to review sewer rates and neighborhood program updates
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
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Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: Regular CAB Meeting April 14,
2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Sewer User Rate Update - Nick Pulido, Public Works Director
2. Neighborhood Beautification Program Update - Paul Posey, Staff
Engineer
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board adopts 2026-27 budget and enacts new construction dumpster rules
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
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
streetscape text amendments proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor
study.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Superintendent Horrell
2. Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation establishing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation
Month
b. Proclamation establishing July 17, 2026 as Parks and
Recreation Professionals Day
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3. City Manager's Report
4. Commissioner's Reports
a. Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b. Parks and Recreation Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board to vote on three resolutions including a development agreement
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
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - approval for Ashmont draw #30.
2. Resolution - approval for a loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF.
3. Resolution - approving a development agreement between the
Industrial Development Board and REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu May 21, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on sewer rates, ethics rules, and new subdivisions
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)
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-
2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of
Ethics regarding the acceptance of gratuities
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
1. Fiscal year to date through April 30, 2026
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Superintendent Horrell
3. City Manager's Report
4. Commissioners' Report
a. Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission -
Commissioner Atkinson
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
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X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners and
Municipal Planning Commission Special Called Joint Meeting April 28,
2026
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners
meeting May 7, 2026
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-
2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments
4. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of
Ethics regarding the accep …
Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to vote on five development projects and landscaping changes
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
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - approval of a revised site plan for landscaping for Dutch Bros
Coffee.
2. Action - approval for the subdivision Final Plat at Brunswick Commercial
property on Highway 64.
3. Action - approval of the site plan for Common Open Space C and H site
plan at the Willows at the Lake.
4. Action - approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Lakeland Meadows
Planned Development Phase II.
5. Action - approval of a Final Plat for the Lakeland Meadows Planned
Development Lots A and B.
6. Action - approval recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to
adopt the street scape text amendment proposed in the Highway 70
Corridor study.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Jason Eaton 5:33 p.m. on Thursday, May
14, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
Adam Henry Present
Amber Hitchcock Present
Shawn Rowland Present
Sal Feraci Present
Carl Helton Present
Jason Eaton Present
Bill Sheridan Absent
Cat Wright Absent
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Staff Planner Alex Barthol and Community Development
Specialist Lisa West.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026
Sal Fercai moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Adam
Henry.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the meeting minutes passed as
presented, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action - approval of a revised site plan for landscaping for Dutch Bros
Coffee.
Sal Feraci moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Shawn
Rowland.
Staff Planner Alex Barthol presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
Adam Henry moved to approved site plan without conditions, seconded
by Sal Feraci.
When the question was called the revised site plan passed as
presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 …
Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board to recommend soccer and tennis contracts to commissioners
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
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - Recommending Soccer Contract to Board of Commissioners
2. Action - Recommending Tennis Contract to Board of Commissioners
3. Discussion - Recommending adaptive recreation programs for the City
of Lakeland
4. Discussion - Lakeland Pickleball Facility design
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu May 7, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on sewer rates, new development contracts, and software deal
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
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✓ Decided: Board approves residential development contracts and sewer rate amendments
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)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• City Manager's Report
• Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation — establishing May 17–23, 2026 as Public Works
Week
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - recommending the Board of Commissioners amend
Ordinance O-7-2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge
Adjustments.
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: April 16, 2026
2. Ordinance First Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-2023 Establishing
Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments.
3. Ordinance First Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of Ethics
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regarding the acceptance of gratuities.
4. Resolution - authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year
agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Enterprise Resource Planning
System.
5. Resolution- approving a residential development contract with
Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Planned
Development Phase IX-B & X-B.
6. Resolution - approving a residential development contract with
Cummings, LLC for The Estates at Chambers Chapel Planned
Development …
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, May 7, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Commissioner McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Dial Present
Mayor Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Finance Director Sue Matthews, Planning Director Paul Luker,
Public Works Director Nick Pulido, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Fisher, TS Director Josh Thompson, Senior Staff Engineer Luis Camarillio
Hernandez, Recreation Manager John Proctor, Staff Engineer Paul Posey
and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
TREASURER’S REPORT:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
City Manager's Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
Mayor Roman recognized the winners of the Young Artist Spotlight.
Planning Director Paul Luker offered an annual update on TIFs.
Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation — establishing May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week
Mayor Roman established the week of May 17 - May 23 as Public Works
Week.
Vill. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. | SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. …
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider adopting Highway 70 Corridor Study report
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
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners adopts 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)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
VI. REPORTS:
1. Presentation and Discussion - Highway 70 Corridor Study Report
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Municipal Planning Commission Business:
a. Action - recommending approval to adopt the Highway 70
Corridor Study to the Board of Commissioners.
2. Board of Commissioners Business:
a. Resolution - adopting the Highway 70 Corridor Study.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
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Board of Commissioners
Special Called Joint Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Adam Henry Present
Commisioner Atkinson Present
Carl Helton Present
Cat Wright Present
Amber Hitchcock Present
Shawn Rowland Present
Sal Feraci Present
Jason Eaton Present
Bill Sheridan Absent
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Mayor Roman Present
Commissioner McCarter Absent
Vice Mayor Dial Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Staff Planner Alex Barthol, Senior Staff Engineer Luis
Camarillo Hernandez, Community Development Specialist Lisa West and City
Recorder Rebecca Hume.
REPORTS:
VIL.
VI.
1. Presentation and Discussion - Highway 70 Corridor Study Report
James Robert Dearman and Mary Vavra representing OHM presented
this item.
Discussion ensued.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Resident David Loveland, 4000 block of Pine Hill Cove South, made
comments regarding the Highway 70 Corridor Study.
Resident Charles Carroll, 3000 block of Creekwood Lane, made comments
regarding roundabouts.
Resident Boyd …
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Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Business establishments19,359 (446,048 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,355/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy27.0% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
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Revenue$13.3M
Spending$20.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
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