Natural Resources Director Eric Bridges was recently formally notified that his paper "Urban Planning During Growth and Restoration" has been accepted for presentation during the 2006 Society of Foresters National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The paper is based on Eric's experience in Lakeland in developing ordinances and programs to conserve natural resources during rapid growth periods.
Congratulations Eric!
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., July 13-I-40 Interchange to be discussed!
Tennessee State Senator Mark Norris and a Tennessee Department of Transportation representative are scheduled to attend the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce "after hours mixer" on Thursday, July 13. Senator Norris will discuss the upcoming improvements to the I-40 and Canada Road Interchange.
The mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Club at Oakwood (Oakwood Addition Clubhouse) at 10133 Matwood Oak Drive.
All Lakeland residents are encouraged to attend and learn and discuss this important issue! RSVP may be made on-line at LakelandChamberofCommerce.com. The fee is $10 for Lakeland Chamber of Commerce members, and $20 for non-members. There is a $5.00 fee for tickets at the door.
We appreciate the Lakeland Chamber and the Club at Oakwood for hosting this event.
The mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Club at Oakwood (Oakwood Addition Clubhouse) at 10133 Matwood Oak Drive.
All Lakeland residents are encouraged to attend and learn and discuss this important issue! RSVP may be made on-line at LakelandChamberofCommerce.com. The fee is $10 for Lakeland Chamber of Commerce members, and $20 for non-members. There is a $5.00 fee for tickets at the door.
We appreciate the Lakeland Chamber and the Club at Oakwood for hosting this event.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Call 379-7625 to report door-to-door solicitors!
The Board of Commissioners recently finalized the Ordinance banning commercial door-to-door Solicitors. Religious and non-profit organizations may still solicit with a City of Lakeland permit and of course, political campaigning is authorized without any type of permit.
The Shelby County Sheriff Department will assist residents who are contacted by door-to-door solicitors. Lakeland residents who suspect violations should contact the Shelby County Sheriff at 379-7625 to report violations.
Copies of the ordinance have been distributed to Deputies to expedite enforcement.
The Shelby County Sheriff Department will assist residents who are contacted by door-to-door solicitors. Lakeland residents who suspect violations should contact the Shelby County Sheriff at 379-7625 to report violations.
Copies of the ordinance have been distributed to Deputies to expedite enforcement.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Biking on Lakeland trails and streets
I recently took advantage of the excellent weather to ride on some of Lakeland's new trails and look at some of Lakeland's new subdivisons.
I find I see a lot more when I look at the City as a bicycle rider rather than through the windshield of a car!
I am pleased that Lakeland is becoming more "bike friendly" and that trails are being developed for walkers and bicyclists that will make it safer for all concerned.
With the exception of Canada Road, traffic has been very courteous (and I try to also be courteous to vehicles in turn), so I enjoy my rides.
I have noted several areas where we need to improve our trails and streetsf or bike riding as a "user".
Fletcher Trace construction (repaving and "traffic calming" devices installed to reduce speed) is expected to start in the near future and plans are for dedicated bike lanes on the street. I have seen the same design work well in other cities.
The City also has a grant application in for bike paths (separate from the street) on Canada Road from I-40 to Highway 64. If this is improved, it will substantially improve opportunities for safer biking and walking in Lakeland.
I find I see a lot more when I look at the City as a bicycle rider rather than through the windshield of a car!
I am pleased that Lakeland is becoming more "bike friendly" and that trails are being developed for walkers and bicyclists that will make it safer for all concerned.
With the exception of Canada Road, traffic has been very courteous (and I try to also be courteous to vehicles in turn), so I enjoy my rides.
I have noted several areas where we need to improve our trails and streetsf or bike riding as a "user".
Fletcher Trace construction (repaving and "traffic calming" devices installed to reduce speed) is expected to start in the near future and plans are for dedicated bike lanes on the street. I have seen the same design work well in other cities.
The City also has a grant application in for bike paths (separate from the street) on Canada Road from I-40 to Highway 64. If this is improved, it will substantially improve opportunities for safer biking and walking in Lakeland.
Pardon the mess!
Some remodeling activity will be starting at Lakeland City Hall this week (starting Monday, June 5, 2006).
There will be changes to the front desk and other offices in City Hall, and this week the carpet in the front area and hallways is being replaced with a surface (acid wash concrete) which will be easier to maintain and also provide for an improved appearance.
The other chances are expected to be start and be completed in mid-July.
Please excuse the mess!
There will be changes to the front desk and other offices in City Hall, and this week the carpet in the front area and hallways is being replaced with a surface (acid wash concrete) which will be easier to maintain and also provide for an improved appearance.
The other chances are expected to be start and be completed in mid-July.
Please excuse the mess!
Commercial Door to Door Soliciting Prohibited
Effective Friday, June 2, the City of Lakeland will no longer issue permits for commercial door-to-door solicitors. Permits are still issued to religious and chariable organizatons.
Political campaigning is allowed without a permit.
We are checking on the legal status of companies with an existing valid door-to-door permit.
Political campaigning is allowed without a permit.
We are checking on the legal status of companies with an existing valid door-to-door permit.
Recycling reminder-5th Tuesday
Recycling pickup is the First and Third Tuesday or the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month.
On the Fifth Tuesday (which occurs 4 times a year), there is no recycling pickup. Last week was the Fifth Tuesday of the month, and, therefore, there was no pickup for recyclables.
This Tuesday (June 6) will be the First Tuesday, so the reycle route will pickup residents whose regular recycle schedule (First and Third Tuesday) was May 16.
Residents with recycling scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, (second and fourth Tuesday) next reycling date is Tuesday, June 13, which is the second Tuesday in June.
On the Fifth Tuesday (which occurs 4 times a year), there is no recycling pickup. Last week was the Fifth Tuesday of the month, and, therefore, there was no pickup for recyclables.
This Tuesday (June 6) will be the First Tuesday, so the reycle route will pickup residents whose regular recycle schedule (First and Third Tuesday) was May 16.
Residents with recycling scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, (second and fourth Tuesday) next reycling date is Tuesday, June 13, which is the second Tuesday in June.
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