Lake Placid public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Lake Placid Town Council will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from recent meetings, and November financial reports. A public hearing will address the second reading of Ordinance 2025-19, a budget amendment that makes line‑item adjustments to lower the 2025 budget. The council will also consider an action item concerning Property LOT 11, Block 209 in the Placid Lakes Industrial Park.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes from October‑December 2025 meetings
- Approval of November 2025 departmental financial reports
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-19 budget amendment decreasing the 2025 budget
- Action on Property LOT 11, BLOCK 209, Placid Lakes Industrial Park
Town Council
The Lake Placid Town Council will hold a regular meeting on November 17, 2025. Items on the agenda include a variance request for a church addition at 162 S. Oak Ave., a second‑reading ordinance to change utility rates, a second‑reading ordinance to amend the 2025‑2026 budget to allocate funds for constructing a new town police station, and a first‑reading budget amendment to reduce line‑item spending for 2025. The council will discuss and vote on these items during the public hearing portion of the meeting.
- LPTC.25.008 variance request for 162 S. Oak Ave. church addition
- Ordinance 2025-17 second reading utility rate change
- Ordinance 2025-18 second reading budget amendment for police station construction
- Ordinance 2025-19 first reading budget amendment to decrease 2025 line‑item spending
Regional Utilities Advisory Commission
The Regional Utilities Advisory Commission voted to approve a piggyback contract for inspecting, maintaining, painting, and testing 350 fire hydrants at a total cost of $22,750. The commission also recommended Ordinance 2025-17, a utility rate‑only increase, to the Town Council and directed staff to review meter installation charges. Members approved submitting an SRF loan application and a bulk water agreement for extending water service to the Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center. The Utility Director reported progress on lift‑station rehab, new water pumps, and the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, now 57% complete.
- Piggyback contract for fire hydrant inspection, maintenance, painting and flow tests – 350 hydrants @ $65 each, total $22,750
- Ordinance 2025-17 Utility Rate Increase – rate‑only components recommended for Town Council approval
- Approval of SRF loan application, bulk water agreement, and related resolution for Camp and Conference Center water line extension
- Utility Director report: lift‑station and manhole rehabilitation, new water pumps, Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant 57% complete, installations at LPC3, Main Street, and Marquada Drive
- Motion directing staff to review and update meter installation charges
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a second reading for a land conveyance ordinance and discuss the adoption of town facility fees. The meeting also includes resolutions for code enforcement foreclosures and a water system sustainability plan.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-07 for the conveyance of a 0.03-acre parcel on Lake Clay Drive
- Resolution 2025-10 regarding the adoption of Town Facility Fees, rules, and policies
- Resolution 2025-11 for the Water System Asset Management and Fiscal Sustainability Plan
- Foreclosure resolutions for properties at 421 South Main Avenue and 213 Gladiola Street
- Request for RFP for auditing services and a Parks Master Plan for FY 2025-2026
Town Council
The Town Council will review proposed town code text amendments and discuss the 2025-2026 budget schedule. The body is also considering the conveyance of a small land parcel on Lake Clay Drive and the adoption of a new fee booklet.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 to convey a 1,271.63 square foot parcel on the NE side of Lake Clay Drive
- Resolution 2025-10 to establish the adoption of a Fee Booklet
- Proposed 2025-2026 Budget Schedule
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-04 regarding Government Center PD
- Request for fee waiver for 2025-Jaycess 4th of July Fireworks
Regional Utilities Advisory Commission
The Lake Placid Regional Utility Advisory Commission will receive a historical overview of the Lake Placid Regional Plan Area from the Town Attorney and discuss future utility planning as part of the Comprehensive Plan review, including potential changes to the regional utility area boundaries. They will also hear the Utility Director's Report and grant updates. A joint meeting with the Local Planning Agency is targeted for June to develop recommendations for the Town Council.
- Town Attorney presentation on historical overview of Lake Placid Regional Plan Area (LPRP)
- Discussion on expanding, decreasing, or maintaining Lake Placid Regional Utility area boundaries
- Consideration of annexations and how to fund future water/wastewater projects besides grants
- Utility Director's Report including projects like lift station upgrades and chlorine conversion at Tomoka plant
- Joint meeting with Local Planning Agency planned for June to coordinate recommendations
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to change the frequency of council meetings and another for a Planned Development at the Government Center. They will also receive presentations on a new fire station from Highlands County, regulations for mobile food trucks, and a quitclaim deed request from PGP Partners. New business items include fee schedules for business tax receipts, grant writing software, a sanitation department budget amendment, and playground safety inspections.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 to amend the number of regular council meetings per month
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-04 for Government Center Planned Development
- Presentation by Highlands County on Lake Placid Fire Station
- Request by PGP Partners for quitclaim deed on Phypher family property
- Discussion of Business Tax Receipt fee schedules and sanitation budget amendment
Town Council
The Town Council holds a workshop to discuss the future of Lake June Park, facilitated by the Highlands County Tourist Development Council with consultants from Synergy Sports and Airstream Ventures. The discussion focuses on facility development, funding opportunities, and sports tourism. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion on the future of Lake June Park with Highlands County TDC and consultants Jason Boudrie (Synergy Sports) and Alan Verlander (Airstream Ventures)
Regional Utilities Advisory Commission
The Regional Utility Advisory Commission will hear a presentation from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council on the Lake Placid Regional Plan, a long-range planning framework for growth and infrastructure. The commission will also discuss current and future utility projects and receive a report from the Utility Director on grant updates and operational matters. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Presentation of the Lake Placid Regional Plan overview by Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Discussion of current and future utility projects
- Utility Director's report on grant updates and operational issues
- Approval of agenda and minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting
Town Council
The Town Council is discussing a proposed comprehensive fee schedule to consolidate all town fees by resolution, with the goal of offsetting operational costs for facility usage. The workshop includes review of increased rental fees for parks and the Government Center, as well as higher deposits. Utilities and Sanitation rates are excluded from this proposal. No final decision is expected at this workshop; the council is gathering feedback for future adoption.
- Proposed park rental fee increase from $0–$50 to $50 for residents and $75 for non-residents
- Proposed Government Center rental fee increase from $0–$50 to $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents
- Deposit increase from $150 to $200 for residents and $250 for non-residents
- Shift to adopt all town fees by resolution, allowing annual updates during budget process
- Utilities and Sanitation rates remain specified in town code and are not affected
Town Council
The council holds a second reading public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03, which would temporarily regulate food trucks, solicitors, and peddlers. A variance request for a 6-foot fence at 601 S. Main Ave is also up for a public hearing. Under new business, the council will consider a water bulk service fee agreement with an assignment resolution and a budget amendment for playground repairs at Lake June Park. The agenda also includes presentations, approval of February financial reports, and two Pennoni supplemental agreements for lift station technical services.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-03 (Food Truck, Solicitors, Peddlers Temporary Ordinance)
- Variance request by Robert Marshall for a 6-foot fence at 601 S. Main Ave (R-1 district, max 4 feet)
- Water Bulk Service Fee Agreement and Resolution 2025-08 assigning the agreement
- Playground repairs budget amendment for Lake June Park
- Pennoni supplemental agreements for technical services during construction (Marquata Dr lift station, Main St lift station, south wwtf pumping station and force main)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to rezone the Church of the Nazarene property from Limited Commercial to Limited Commercial Planned Development, and another to adopt the annual update to the Capital Improvement Schedule. Council will also consider conceptual approval of a new RV and boat storage facility at 1346 US Highway 27 N, along with resolutions on the Capital Financial Strategy and a public event sign permit. Additional discussions include a water bulk service agreement, playground equipment, a police station update, and a fee schedule workshop date.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 to change zoning of Church of the Nazarene property from C-2 to C-2 Planned Development
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 for annual update to the Capital Improvement Schedule
- Conceptual approval request for an RV and boat storage facility at 1346 US Highway 27 N
- Resolution 2025-01 for annual updates to the Capital Financial Strategy
- Resolution 2025-06 for Mason G. Smoak Foundation public event sign permit
Town Council
The Lake Placid Town Council is holding a workshop to consider a new comprehensive fee schedule. The proposal would increase park rental fees from $0–$50 to $50 for residents and $75 for non-residents, and government center fees from $0–$50 to $75 and $100 respectively. Deposits would rise from $150 to $200 (residents) and $250 (non-residents). The change aims to offset operational costs and would allow fee revisions by resolution, with annual review during budget planning.
- Proposed park rental fee: $50 residents, $75 non-residents (currently $0–$50)
- Proposed government center rental fee: $75 residents, $100 non-residents (currently $0–$50)
- Proposed deposit increase: $200 residents, $250 non-residents (currently $150)
- Council considering adopting fees by resolution to allow annual adjustments
- Utilities and sanitation fees excluded; will remain in town code
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: annual updates to the Capital Improvement Schedule and a rezoning for Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene from C-2 to C-2 Planned Development. The council will also consider resolutions including a line of credit from Heartland National Bank and recognition of Hoz Compton. Discussion items include a proposed moratorium on roadside vending (food trucks) and a budget amendment for Lake June Park dugout roofs.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01 rezoning for Lake Placid Church of the Nazarene (C-2 to C-2 PD)
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 annual Capital Improvement Schedule updates
- Resolution 2025-05 authorizing Heartland National Bank line of credit
- Discussion of roadside vending ordinance moratorium and code review
- Budget amendment for Lake June Park dugout roofs
Town Council
The Town Council will review an employment contract for the Town Administrator and a proposal for outdoor fitness equipment at Devane Park. The body is also discussing a water line extension for the Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center and a Seacoast loan renewal.
- Proposal for outdoor fitness equipment at Devane Park funded by Chamber fundraising
- Town Administrator employment contract approval
- Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center water line extension and SRF Agreement
- Seacoast loan renewal
- Budget amendment for consultant services