Lakeland public meetings in 2023
50 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will consider a fence height special exception, recommend amendments to the Ashmont Planned Development Outline Plan, and approve a preliminary development plan for Ashmont. The commission will also elect officers. Public discussion is scheduled.
- Fence Height Special Exception to exceed six feet
- Amendments to Ashmont Planned Development Outline Plan
- Preliminary Development Plan for Ashmont Planned Development
- Election of commission officers
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on three ordinances: adopting the state criminal trespass statute, adding a fee for expungement of records by the Municipal Court, and regulating illegal vehicle parking. They will also consider resolutions for road projects, contracts, and meeting schedules, plus discuss the status of The Lake District.
- Ordinance adopting state criminal trespass statute (2nd reading)
- Ordinance adding fee for expungement of records by Municipal Court (2nd reading)
- Ordinance regulating illegal and unauthorized vehicle parking (2nd reading)
- Resolution approving TDOT agreement for Canada Road from SR-15 to I-40 bridge overpass
- Resolution approving change order with Shelby Electric Co. for traffic signal at Canada Road & Lake District Drive
Industrial Development Board
The Industrial Development Board is meeting to consider two resolutions related to the Lakeland Gateway development. The board will vote on an amendment to the development agreement with the City of Lakeland and on a development and finance agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC, including loan documents from First Citizens National Bank.
- Resolution approving amendment to development agreement for Lakeland Gateway
- Resolution approving development and finance agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC
- Approval of loan documents from First Citizens National Bank
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the second and final reading of an ordinance amending sewer user rates. They will also consider first readings on ordinances about criminal trespass, court record expungement fees, and illegal parking, plus resolutions on a municipal court clerk, emergency debris removal, USDA funding for a community center, and a development agreement amendment. Discussions are scheduled on a potential Christmas parade and public access to Garner Lake.
- Ordinance second reading: amends O-7-2023 sewer user rates and charges
- Ordinance first reading: adopts state criminal trespass statute (Title 11, Section 11-601)
- Ordinance first reading: adds fee for expungement of records by Municipal Court
- Ordinance first reading: regulates illegal/unauthorized vehicle parking (Title 15, Sections 15-604 and 15-704)
- Resolution: authorizes City Manager to seek USDA Rural Development loan for Lakeland Community Center
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss updates on the Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase I lighting and the IH Managerial Park restroom facility project. The agenda includes old and new business items, with no votes specified.
- Approval of minutes from July 11 and September 12, 2023 meetings
- Update on Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase I lighting
- Discussion of IH Managerial Park restroom facility project
- Division updates
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will consider approval of landscape plans for the Evergreen Planned Development, a land disturbance permit at 0 Beverle Rivera Drive, and discuss the Ritter fiberoptic project. The meeting also includes approval of the September 14, 2023 minutes and public discussion.
- Approval of Evergreen PD Landscape Plans
- Land Disturbance Permit at 0 Beverle Rivera Drive
- Discussion of Ritter fiberoptic project in Lakeland
- Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023
General
The Lakeland Beer Board is meeting to consider a resolution approving an on-premises beer permit for Portales Mexican Tapas & Tequila LLC at 9845 Lake District Drive, Suite 133. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, and public comments.
- Resolution to approve on-premises beer permit for Portales Mexican Tapas & Tequila LLC at 9845 Lake District Drive, Suite 133
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will meet on November 2, 2023, to approve meeting minutes, authorize a property-use agreement for The Refuge Church at 0 Huff N Puff Road, and require underground electric lines on Seed Tick Road and Old Brownsville Road. The board will also discuss a possible change to the sewer rate increase effective date.
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to draft agreement for The Refuge Church to use property at 0 Huff N Puff Road
- Resolution requiring new electric distribution lines on Seed Tick Road and Old Brownsville Road to be underground
- Resolution approving the Equestria Planned Development outline plan
- Discussion and possible action on changing the effective date of the July 1, 2023 sewer rate increase
- Approval of regular and special called meeting minutes from September and October 2023
Community Advisory Board
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will meet to review past meeting minutes, discuss public safety initiatives including the Neighborhood Watch program, and consider a street light assessment and LED conversion project. The board will also receive a presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.
- Discussion and possible action on Public Safety and Neighborhood Watch program
- Discussion and possible action on street light assessment and LED conversion
- Presentation on TIF Districts
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Conference Room A of City Hall. The main item is a second and final reading of an ordinance to regulate short-term rental properties. The board will also consider several resolutions, including purchasing a restroom facility, approving a TDOT agreement, and authorizing contracts for debris removal and intersection improvements.
- Ordinance (2nd reading) to regulate short-term rental placement
- Ordinance (1st reading) to expand disturbing the peace language
- Resolution to purchase restroom facility for International Harvester Managerial Park (Sourcewell contract #081721-PRM)
- Resolution approving TDOT agreement for Davies Plantation Road (SR-15 to I-40)
- Resolution approving contract with Michael's Tree and Loader Service for emergency debris removal
General
The Land Development Regulations Update Subcommittee is meeting to discuss an agenda item, with details provided in an attached file. The agenda itself contains no specific decisions or discussion points beyond the reference to the attachment.
- Meeting of the Land Development Regulations Update Subcommittee
- Agenda item references an attached file for details
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will meet in a special called session to vote on resolutions authorizing the purchase of two properties and to send a letter supporting Youth Villages' request for state funding. The meeting is held in Conference Room A due to construction in the Board room.
- Purchase of property owned by Gita Sam Shiv f/k/a Gangaben Patel
- Purchase of property owned by Belz Investco GP
- Letter of support for Youth Villages' Memphis Allies Initiative funding request for fiscal year 2025
- Change Order #1 to the Building Demolition project
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will decide on two items at this meeting: approval of the Lakeland School System administration building site plan and building elevations, and approval of the Equestria planned development outline plan. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of Lakeland School System administration building site plan and elevations
- Approval of Equestria planned development outline plan
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board is meeting to hear a presentation from soccer contractor Sean Andre, receive updates on the Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase II, and discuss board membership terms and the FY23 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and division updates.
- Presentation from soccer contractor Sean Andre
- Updates on Lakeland Athletic Complex, Phase II
- Discussion on PRB membership terms
- FY23 CIP update
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, treasurer's report, and public comments. The board will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing condemnation proceedings for a parcel in the Lakeland Gateway TIF District for public safety facilities, and discuss possible regulation of short-term rentals.
- Resolution authorizing condemnation of Patel-owned parcel in Lakeland Gateway TIF District for public safety facilities
- Resolution authorizing financing for water facilities project (SRF 2022-476-01)
- Resolution amending meeting calendar resolutions R-134-2022, R-25-2023, R-70-2023
- Resolution repealing resolutions R-58-2023 and R-59-2023
- Discussion on regulating short-term residential rentals
General
The Transportation Subcommittee will review existing and future model results, socioeconomic data, and discuss recommended infrastructure projects including committed, previous, and new projects. The meeting will also cover multimodal recommendations.
- Review Future socioeconomic data based on Future Land Use Plan
- Discuss recommended infrastructure projects (committed, previous, and new)
- Discuss multimodal recommendations
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a second reading of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023. They will also consider multiple resolutions, including residential development contracts with Valleybrook Development for Lakeland Meadows phases, a road resurfacing agreement, and various service and equipment purchases. The agenda includes reports from the sheriff, city manager, and municipal court, as well as a discussion on facilities needs in the Lakeland Gateway area.
- Ordinance amending FY2023 budget (second and final reading)
- Residential development contracts with Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Phases V, VI-A, IX-A, X-A
- Professional services agreement with Fisher and Arnold, Inc. for South Canada Road Resurfacing
- Purchase of Kubota M7060HD tractor from First Choice Farm and Lawn
- Agreement with Flock Safety for annual renewal
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, reports from the sheriff and city manager, and a consent agenda. The main business includes a first reading of an ordinance amending the FY2023 budget, a resolution to fund the Chamber of Commerce, and several resolutions related to emergency procurement for storm debris removal and recovery from the June 25 high wind event. The board will also consider resolutions for grant applications, software licenses, and a land purchase in The Lake District.
- Ordinance first reading amending FY2023 annual budget (O-10-2022, as amended)
- Resolution authorizing funding agreement with Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce for FY2023-2024
- Resolutions approving emergency procurement for debris removal, tree removal, and pavilion demolition
- Resolution authorizing letter of intent with The Lake District, LLC to purchase 7.3 acres
- Resolution adopting an Information Security Program for the City
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with updates on the Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase II, presentations on the International Harvester Managerial Park design, the department's action plan, and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) list. The board will also discuss upcoming LSS facility requests and receive division updates. Public discussion is scheduled.
- Update on Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase II
- Presentation on International Harvester Managerial Park design updates
- Presentation on Parks and Recreation Department Action Plan
- Discussion on Parks and Recreation CIP list
- Discussion on upcoming LSS facilities requests
Industrial Development Board
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board is meeting to discuss business recruitment at the Ashmont development, receive an update from the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, and consider a resolution approving amendment 2 to a professional services contract related to tax increment financing for Lakeland Commons, LP. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public discussion.
- Discussion and presentation of business recruitment at Ashmont development
- Discussion and update with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
- Resolution approving professional services contract amendment 2 for tax increment financing for Lakeland Commons, LP
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to adopt the annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2023-24 and amend the current year’s budget. Commissioners will also vote on multiple professional service agreements, including design work for Davies Plantation Road bike-pedestrian improvements and several demolition, security, roofing, and appraisal contracts.
- Second and final reading of annual budget and tax rate for FY 2023-24
- Second and final reading of FY 2023 budget amendment
- Professional services agreement with A2H, Inc. for Davies Plantation Road Bike/Pedestrian Improvements project
- Agreement with Complete Demolition Services, LLC for building demolition
- Agreement with FALU Security Corporation for security services
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will consider two site-specific approvals: a sign plan for the Lakeland Town Center PD Shell Station and a site plan for a Starbucks. The commission will also discuss and possibly act on an update to the proposed Lakeland PULSE Land Use Plan (draft). The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and public discussion.
- Sign Plan approval for Lakeland Town Center PD Shell Station
- Starbucks Site Plan approval
- Discussion and possible action on Lakeland PULSE Land Use Plan (draft)
Industrial Development Board
The Industrial Development Board is meeting to consider a resolution adopting a development agreement with the City of Lakeland for the Lakeland Gateway project. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public discussion.
- Resolution adopting a development agreement for Lakeland Gateway
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, reports from the sheriff and city manager, and public comments. The main business is the first reading of two ordinances: adopting the FY2024 budget and tax rate, and amending the FY2023 budget. The board will also vote on resolutions for janitorial services, a truck purchase, property acquisition negotiations, and neighborhood watch certificates.
- Ordinance first reading: adopt annual budget and tax rate for FY July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
- Ordinance first reading: amend FY2023 budget (O-10-2022, as amended)
- Resolution: approve janitorial services agreement with CMJ Cleaning Service LLC
- Resolution: approve purchase of Chevrolet 1500 truck from Serra Chevrolet
- Resolution: authorize property acquisition negotiations for Lakeland Gateway TIF District parcels
General
The Lakeland PULSE Advisory Committee is meeting to review the draft Future Land Use Plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, announcements, adjournment).
- Review draft Future Land Use Plan
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the April minutes and hearing public discussion. The main items are a land disturbance permit for the Ashmont Planned Development and a sketch plan for the Chapel Lakes Planned Development. No decisions are noted in the agenda; these are items for discussion or action.
- Ashmont PD Land Disturbance Permit
- Chapel Lakes PD Sketch Plan
- Approval of April 13, 2023 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a second reading of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2023 budget. They will also consider resolutions for a street preservation project, accepting public improvements at Lakeland Preparatory School, and extending the Arcadia Planned Residential Development plan and sewer concept. Additionally, they will discuss the use of the school's library facilities.
- Ordinance amending FY2023 budget (second and final reading)
- Resolution approving agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, LLC for FY2023 street preservation project
- Resolution accepting dedication of public improvements at Lakeland Preparatory School
- Resolution extending Preliminary Development Plan for Arcadia Planned Residential Development
- Discussion on use of Lakeland Preparatory School library facilities
Community Advisory Board
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with items including approval of previous minutes, public discussion, and reports. The main business involves discussions and possible actions on a public safety update regarding Neighborhood Watch, a City of Lakeland communications plan update, and an update on economic development activities.
- Discussion and possible action on Public Safety update - Neighborhood Watch
- Discussion and possible action on City of Lakeland communications plan update
- Discussion and possible action on City of Lakeland economic development activities update
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public discussion, and updates. Key items include an update on the Athletic Complex Phase II, a presentation and discussion on the cheer program with contract instructor Candace Nurse, and goal setting for the Lakeland Senior Center.
- Approval of meeting minutes from previous meetings
- Update on Athletic Complex Phase II
- Presentation and discussion on Cheer Program with contract instructor Candace Nurse
- Discussion and goal setting for Lakeland Senior Center
- Division updates
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a second-reading ordinance that updates the city’s official depositories for municipal accounts. Commissioners will also receive reports from recent meetings of city boards and vote on several resolutions, including purchases, sewer projects, and a one-year moratorium on new commercial development along Canada Road.
- Final reading of ordinance amending municipal code section 5-101 on city account depositories
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 for City Hall ADA Exterior Improvement project
- Resolution approving purchase of mastic melting machine ($X) from KM International via Sourcewell contract #080521
- Resolution approving one-year moratorium on new commercial development along Canada Road
- Resolution authorizing disaster relief donations to Covington, TN and Wynne, AR
Industrial Development Board
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from past meetings and discuss tax increment financing for Lakeland Commons, LP. The board may also review the status of the Lake District TIF.
- Resolution to approve draw requests 19 and 20 for Lakeland Commons tax increment financing
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the cheerleading contract program, approval of previous minutes, and public discussion. Old business includes an update on the Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase II design and engineering, while new business features a work session on youth and adult athletics programs and division updates.
- Cheerleading contract program presentation
- Approval of meeting minutes from previous meetings
- Discussion and update on Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase II project design and engineering
- Discussion and work session on Lakeland Youth and Adult Athletics Programs
- Division updates
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will vote on approving a site plan for a Dunkin at 8984 US Hwy 64 and a cell tower at 8922 US Hwy 64. They will also discuss a Mobil Station lighting plan from March 2018. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public discussion.
- Action on Dunkin site plan at 8984 US Hwy 64
- Action on cell tower at 8922 US Hwy 64
- Discussion on Mobil Station lighting plan (March 2018)
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances: one regulating wireless transmission facilities and another amending the FY2023 budget. They will also consider several resolutions, including contracts for guardrail installation, land development regulations update, sewer work, and an audit, plus a resolution supporting changes to cashless bonds and repeat offender consequences.
- Ordinance to regulate placement of wireless transmission facilities (2nd reading)
- Ordinance amending FY2023 annual budget (2nd reading)
- Resolution approving agreement with Tri-State Guardrail & Sign Co. for FY2023 Guardrail Installation Project
- Resolution approving agreement with Kimley Horn for Land Development Regulations update
- Resolution supporting elimination of cashless bonds and enhanced consequences for repeat offenders
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners, acting as the Beer Board, will consider two resolutions approving off-premise beer permits for businesses in Lakeland. The meeting includes public comments and standard procedural items.
- Off-premise beer permit for San Kirllus Inc. at 4915 Seed Tick Road
- Off-premise beer permit for 64 Express at 9108 US Highway 64
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including final readings of ordinances on wireless transmission facility placement and the FY2023 budget, as well as first reading of a depository ordinance. They will also consider multiple resolutions for contracts and agreements, and discuss potential revisions to the noise ordinance and strategies on cashless bond and repeat offenders. The agenda includes many routine items like minutes approval and reports.
- Ordinance (2nd reading) to regulate wireless transmission facilities in Land Development Regulations
- Ordinance (2nd reading) amending FY2023 budget (O-10-2022, as amended)
- Resolution approving agreement for International Harvester Managerial Park Parking Improvements
- Resolution approving agreement with Tri-State Guardrail & Sign Co. for FY2023 Guardrail Installation Project
- Resolution tentatively approving contract with Eutaw Construction for Clear Creek Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Phase A
General
The Lakeland P.U.L.S.E. Comprehensive Plan public engagement meeting 2 will discuss the plan’s updates and gather resident input. This is a follow-up session to the first public engagement meeting.
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to consider agenda changes, approve prior meeting minutes, and vote on 2023 board leadership. Public discussion will feature a presentation from the Tennessee Soccer Association on the Lakeland Rec. Soccer Program. Old business includes an update on the Lakeland Athletic Complex, Phase II project design, and new business covers nominations for board leadership, a work session on youth and adult athletics programs, and division updates.
- Nomination and vote on Parks and Recreation Board Leadership for 2023
- Presentation from Tennessee Soccer Association on Lakeland Rec. Soccer Program
- Discussion and update on Lakeland Athletic Complex, Phase II project design and engineering
- Work session on Lakeland Youth and Adult Athletics Programs
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will vote on several development items, including a proposed amendment to The Lake District PD to add multi-family lots, a sign plan for Lakeland Town Square, and site plans for a Chick-Fil-A at 3423 Lake District Drive and a Dollar General at 10410 US Highway 70. The commission will also consider amending its own by-laws. Public discussion is scheduled.
- Amendment to The Lake District PD to add multi-family lots
- Sign plan for Lakeland Town Square
- Site plan for Chick-Fil-A at 3423 Lake District Drive
- Site plan for Dollar General at 10410 US Highway 70
- Amendment to commission by-laws
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and a vote on a resolution to approve the Economic Impact Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for the Lakeland Gateway area, and to submit it to the Shelby County Commission. The agenda also includes routine items such as the treasurer's report, committee reports, and public comments.
- Resolution to approve Economic Impact Plan and TIF Plan for Lakeland Gateway area
- Authorizes submission of the plan to Shelby County Commission
- Public hearing scheduled
Industrial Development Board
The Industrial Development Board is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving the Economic Impact Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for the Lakeland Gateway area. If approved, the plan will be submitted to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners and the Shelby County Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public discussion.
- Resolution approving Economic Impact Plan and TIF Plan for Lakeland Gateway area
- Submission of plan to Lakeland Board of Commissioners and Shelby County Commission
Board of Commissioners
This is a special meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners. The main item is a discussion of the Board's strategic plans and goals to guide the annual budget process. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, public hearing, and reports.
- Discussion of strategic plans and goals for the annual budget process
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to decide on multiple zoning ordinances, approve contracts for infrastructure and ADA improvements, and consider a resolution supporting restored state revenue sharing. The meeting includes second readings of signage and smoke shop regulations, a planned development approval, and updates on sewer and street projects.
- Second reading of zoning amendments for signs, smoke shops, and wireless facilities
- Approval of $1.2M contract with Wagner General Contractors for City Hall ADA exterior improvements
- Approval of contract with Arbor View Developments for Heathfield at Scotts Creek Phase 1
- Resolution supporting restoration of state-local revenue sharing
- Approval of $450K contract with Wagner General Contractors for City Hall ADA interior improvements
Industrial Development Board
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, hear presentations on the IDB's role and tax increment financing, and consider a resolution approving draw requests 17 and 18 for the Lakeland Commons tax increment financing project. Public discussion is also scheduled.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lakeland IDB
- Resolution approving draw requests 17 and 18 for Lakeland Commons, LP tax increment financing
- Presentation on Tax Increment Financing by guest presenter Dexter Muller
- Presentation on 'The Role and Function of the IDB' by IDB President
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022 special meeting
Community Advisory Board
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The main item of business is a discussion on public safety and Neighborhood Watch programs, with representatives from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public discussion.
- Discussion of public safety and Neighborhood Watch programs with Shelby County Sheriff's Office representatives
- Approval of minutes from April 19, 2022 and October 25, 2022
General
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions: accepting a FEMA grant for disaster assistance, authorizing research for a Shelby County Sheriff's Office substation site, and imposing a one-year moratorium on new commercial development along Highway 70. The agenda also includes routine items like public comments and reports.
- Resolution to execute a grant contract with TEMA for FEMA-4645-DR-TN disaster assistance
- Resolution to research properties for a Shelby County Sheriff's Office substation in Lakeland
- Resolution for a one-year moratorium on new commercial development along Highway 70
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will vote on several land-use items, including a communication tower setback amendment, a land disturbance permit for 6435 Stewart Road, and amendments to the Lakeland Meadows and The Lake District planned developments. They will also discuss street lighting, MLGW electrical improvements, and the Comprehensive Plan update.
- Amendment to Land Development Regulations on communication tower placement and setbacks
- Land disturbance permit for 6435 Stewart Road
- Amendment to Lakeland Meadows PD to revise boundaries and add commercial uses
- Revision to sign plan for The Lake District
- Amendment to The Lake District PD to add multi-family lots
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances amending zoning and land development regulations, resolutions releasing security for subdivisions, and discussions on employee benefits and city expenditures.
- First reading of ordinance amending zoning sign regulations (Title 14, Chapter 14)
- First reading of ordinance regulating smoke shops and CBD stores (Article III, Section 2)
- Resolution releasing security for Evergreen Manor Subdivision
- Resolution releasing security for Oakwood Grove Subdivision Phases 3, 4, and 5
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 for FY2023 Pavement Marking project
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to consider leadership nominations for 2023 and review updates on the Lakeland Athletic Complex Phase II project. The board will also discuss youth and adult soccer and baseball programs during a work session.
- Nomination and vote on Parks and Recreation Board Leadership for 2023
- Discussion and update on Lakeland Athletic Complex, Phase II project design and engineering
- Work session on Lakeland Athletics: Youth and Adult Soccer and Baseball programs
Board of Commissioners
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including first readings of ordinances to amend sign regulations, regulate smoke shops and CBD stores, and change the Municipal Planning Commission's membership. The board will also consider resolutions for appointments, grant applications, and subdivision security releases, plus discussions on leaf collection and holiday closures.
- Ordinance first reading amending sign regulations (Sections 14-402, 14-403, 14-404)
- Ordinance first reading to regulate placement of smoke shops and CBD stores
- Ordinance first reading amending Municipal Planning Commission membership (Section 14-101)
- Resolution to apply for Ford Motor Company Fund capital grant for parks
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 for FY2023 Pavement Marking project