Plans to reconstruct Fletcher Trace from Davies Plantation to Highway 64 are complete, with final construction plans for bidding the project to be completed in the near future. The plans are for the road to be reconstructed with “traffic calming” techniques. Bike lanes are also incorporated into the new project.
The plans are for Fletcher Trace to be resurfaced, with new curb where necessary and ramps meeting guidelines for accessibility for persons with disabilities at each intersection. Traffic calming (speed reducing) techniques include medians, several speed humps, and curb extensions to narrow the road.
Speeding on Fletcher Trace is a major problem, and we are pleased that this project is getting close to reality. The new bike lanes will also add to the dedicated bike lanes in Lakeland.
The construction time frame is unknown at this time, depending on funding, but it is expected that construction will begin in 2006 on at least the first phase of the project.
The plans are available at City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, for review by the public. City Hall hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Comprehensive Plan Update
Many Lakeland residents mentioned a “small town” or a “rural” atmosphere as an important goal for Lakeland in our public meetings on the Comprehensive Plan.
I recently heard “small town” or “rural” atmosphere defined as a “sense of community”, and, to me, that does have a definite meaning.
While we continue to be hampered by a lack of a ZIP Code, Post Office, downtown area, phone listing etc, and, to some degree as a result of this, a lack of identity as “Lakeland”, I feel Lakeland residents do have a “sense of community”. Many residents are active in community civic organizations and neighborhood organizations that provide a sense of community. As I have mentioned before, I feel that Lakeland residents are much more active in our community than many other communities.
The major update of the Lakeland Comprehensive Plan will soon be finalized. The Comprehensive Plan will provide guidance for the location of parks, streets, commercial land uses, public buildings (such as fire stations etc.)the types of housing etc. are located and otherwise will have a major impact on the future of Lakeland and will have a major impact on the future “identity” and “sense of community” in Lakeland.
The final meetings on the update of the Comprehensive Plan are starting, with the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission scheduled to hear a presentation on the update to the Comprehensive Plan at their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 19 at City Hall. The MPC is expected to request recommendations from the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, with final action expected by the MPC in early 2006.
I encourage all Lakeland residents to attend at least one of these meetings, or look at the information on www.CityofLakeland.com (click on the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update tab) and review the latest update of the Comprehensive Plan.
I recently heard “small town” or “rural” atmosphere defined as a “sense of community”, and, to me, that does have a definite meaning.
While we continue to be hampered by a lack of a ZIP Code, Post Office, downtown area, phone listing etc, and, to some degree as a result of this, a lack of identity as “Lakeland”, I feel Lakeland residents do have a “sense of community”. Many residents are active in community civic organizations and neighborhood organizations that provide a sense of community. As I have mentioned before, I feel that Lakeland residents are much more active in our community than many other communities.
The major update of the Lakeland Comprehensive Plan will soon be finalized. The Comprehensive Plan will provide guidance for the location of parks, streets, commercial land uses, public buildings (such as fire stations etc.)the types of housing etc. are located and otherwise will have a major impact on the future of Lakeland and will have a major impact on the future “identity” and “sense of community” in Lakeland.
The final meetings on the update of the Comprehensive Plan are starting, with the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission scheduled to hear a presentation on the update to the Comprehensive Plan at their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 19 at City Hall. The MPC is expected to request recommendations from the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, with final action expected by the MPC in early 2006.
I encourage all Lakeland residents to attend at least one of these meetings, or look at the information on www.CityofLakeland.com (click on the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update tab) and review the latest update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Friday, December 09, 2005
December Schedule Changes
Due to the holidays, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners Work Session is Tuesday, December 20, rather than Monday, December 26.
The Economic Development Commission December meeting has been cancelled.
City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas Holidays.
The Economic Development Commission December meeting has been cancelled.
City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas Holidays.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Lakeland Parade this Saturday
Make plans to attend the Lakeland Parade at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, and stay around to do your Christmas shopping (and eating) in Lakeland!
The Lakeland Station (formally the Belz Outlet Mall) has a wide variety of shopping and other areas of Lakeland also have excellent shopping opportunities. Lakeland also has a a variety to eating establishments and the new, remodeled Kroger store is a pleasure for grocery shopping!
Remember that your sales taxes for purchases in Lakeland benefit both the City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Schools. The City and the Shelby County Schools each receive 50% of the 2 1/4% local option sales tax.
Shop in Lakeland for presonal service, a wide selection and also help your local City and Schools!
The Lakeland Station (formally the Belz Outlet Mall) has a wide variety of shopping and other areas of Lakeland also have excellent shopping opportunities. Lakeland also has a a variety to eating establishments and the new, remodeled Kroger store is a pleasure for grocery shopping!
Remember that your sales taxes for purchases in Lakeland benefit both the City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Schools. The City and the Shelby County Schools each receive 50% of the 2 1/4% local option sales tax.
Shop in Lakeland for presonal service, a wide selection and also help your local City and Schools!
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