Labor Day Schedule, Refuse Collection is one day later

City Hall will be closed Monday, September 5, for the Labor Day Holiday.

There will be no refuse collection on Monday. All refuse collection routes, including recycling and yard waste, will be delayed one day. (The Monday refuse collection/recycling route will be picked up Tuesday etc.)

September Schedule:

Lakeland Senior Luncheon, September 16, City Hall Park

The quarterly Senior Luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2011 at City Hall Park. Information is available by clicking here or at www.CityofLakeland.gov

Save the Date! October 11 set as the I-40/Canada Road Interchange Public Review Meeting Date

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has set Tuesday, October 11, 2011 as the Public Review and Input date for the I-40/Canada Road plans.

All residents and interested persons are encouraged to "save the date" to attend this meeting and review and comment on the I-40/Canada Road interchange plans.

The meeting is expected to be held at Lakeland City Hall at a time to be announced.

Shelby County Commission proposed Shelby County School Districts

The Shelby County Commission recently proposed Districts for the Shelby County Schools. The Resolution proposing these districts is available at www.CityofLakeland.com

The Shelby County Commission proposal, according to reviews, would result in a Shelby County School Board with five Memphis and two non-Memphis School Board members.

Mosquitoes? Call 324-5547!

Lakeland residents with mosquito problems should call 324-5547 during regular business hours and ask for an Inspector to review possible sources of mosquitos. This is Vector Control (Vector Control means controlling pests such as mosquitos, rats etc) for the Shelby County Health Department and they will send an Inspector.

(Shelby County Vector Control Web Site is http://www.shelbycountytn.gov/index.aspx?NID=774). This has all contact information and a wealth of information about mosquito control.

After receiving a complaint about Mosquitoes and Mosquito control in Lakeland, I discussed this with Dr. Springer, who is in charge of the Shelby County Health Department. It was a very interesting conversation and Dr. Springer obviously is dedicated and I learned a lot about mosquitos in Shelby County.

Some items of interest to Lakeland residents are:

-There is a Vector Control crew working on the mosquito (and other pest) problems full time from March through October each year in the Lakeland/Arlington area. They treat sources of mosquitos and respond to complaints.

The primary method of controlling mosquitos is through eliminating or treating to kill mosquitos in stagnant water. Stagnant water is THE source of mosquitos.

-Lakeland has not been treated for mosquitos by the traditional truck spraying into the air this year. The reason for this is that the type of mosquito currently in Lakeland (I won't try to spell it) doesn't carry West Nile Virus and is not controlled by air spray.

-The West Nile Virus mosquitos are approaching the Lakeland area (apparently they move from west to east), so Lakeland is scheduled for air spraying within the next several weeks to control the type of mosquito that carries the West Nile Virus.

-If you have a mosquito, he urged residents to call 324-5547 and ask for an Inspector to review the problem. They frequently can find and eliminate the source.

Call 8-1-1 before you dig!

8-1-1 is the number to call before you dig! Tennessee811 reminds residents that 8-1-1 should be called before any type of excavation. At least 72 hours notice must be provided, and the area to be excavated should be marked in white paint.

There is no charge for consumers calling 8-1-1 to check for buried utilities etc.

Detailed information and requirements are available at Tennessee811.com or by calling 800-351-1111.

Call 8-1-1 before you dig!

Senior Center, parking lot improvements started, parking limited at IH Clubouse

Construction on the Lakeland Senior Center and the parking lot for the IH Clubhouse and Lakeland Senior Center has started.

While the contract provides for the maintenance of parking during construction, parking will be very limited during construction and parking will be unavailable for short periods (for about 5-7 days while the base is being established) and for several days after the asphalt is laid.

As much advance notice as possible will be provided of closing dates. All visitors are reminded construction is in progress and extreme care should be utilized while parking and walking on the parking lot.

The First Baptist Church of Lakeland has graciously agreed to assist by providing parking for certain designated events and times. We appreciate the assistance!

Lakeland Business Expo, Saturday, August 6: WIN AN IPAD!

Lakeland Business Expo, Saturday, August 6: WIN AN IPAD!

Lakeland Businesses: Please complete this survey!

August 5, 2011

Dear Lakeland Business Owners and Operators,

We need your help! Your participation is important. Lakeland is in the process of evaluating economic development strategies and plans. The City is asking our local businesses their opinions and attitudes toward growth, quality of life, and economic development here. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete a survey this, at the link to our City website below:

http://www.lakelandtn.gov/

The survey is reached on the above page under “What’s New”. Responses are anonymous.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debra Murrell, City of Lakeland, at 867-2717 x 204.

Thank you for your participation!

Sincerely,

J. Higbee

Growth Management Director, City of Lakeland

Lakeland Residents: Economic Development Survey available!

August 5, 2011

Dear Lakeland Residents,

We need your help! Your participation is important. Lakeland is in the process of evaluating economic development strategies and plans. The City is asking residents their opinions and attitudes toward growth, quality of life, and economic development here. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete a survey for residents concerning this topic, at the link to our City website below:

http://www.lakelandtn.gov/ or at CityofLakeland.com

The survey is reached on the above page under “What’s New”. Responses are anonymous. You can also reach the survey from Lakeland’s Facebook page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Debra Murrell, City of Lakeland, at 867-2717 x 204.

Thank you for your participation!

Sincerely,

J. Higbee

Growth Management Director, City of Lakeland

Senior Luncheon Friday, September 16 at City Hall Park!

Senior 55+ Luncheon

“ Happy Fall Ya’ll! ”

Friday, September 16, 2011 – 11:30 AM

As the cool autumn breeze begins to blow and the harvest season approaches, bring your lawn chairs and join us for the 55+ “Happy Fall Ya’ll” luncheon Friday, September 16, at 11:30 a.m.

This outdoor event will be held at Lakeland City Hall Park, 10001 US Highway 70. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies will be served by the American Heritage Girls at a cost of $5 per person.

In addition to a picnic-style luncheon, guests may enjoy selections by local blue grass musicians Benny and Brenda Cole (& company).

Put on your boots, hats and red-checked shirts and get ready for the “Happy Fall Ya’ll” luncheon. Reservations may be made by phone to 867-2717 or email tmeyer@lakelandtn.org. (Due to limited indoor accommodations at this location, the event will be cancelled if rain.)

Register for Soccer now!

Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department

Fall Soccer Registration in Progress!

Register now for Fall Soccer! Teams are available for children ages 4-11 years old. Practices begin Monday, August 22, for 4 & 5 year olds; Tuesday, August 23, for the 6-8 year olds; and Thursday, August 25, for the 9-11 year olds.

Lakeland Recreation Program Coordinator, Joy Cloud, emphasizes the importance of team size to give participants more opportunities to “touch the ball”. The 4-6 year olds play three on three, while 7-11 year olds play four on four. All practices and games are held at Lakeland City Hall Park.

The Program entry fee is $90 and includes shorts, jersey, practice jersey, socks, insurance, and trophy. For registration information, visit www.lakelandtn.gov or contact Lakeland Recreation Program Coordinator, Joy Cloud, at 867-5414.