The Lakeland Park and Recreation program for 2009 is available at http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ds25tv9_41c664wggb. Bookmark this website to keep up with any changes in the 2009 schedule.
This web site will be updated on a regular basis.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Doug Farr and Land Development Meeting Thursday, January 29
Farr, principal of Farr Assoc., will discuss his new book, Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design With Nature. Named a top ten book of 2008 by Planetizen, Sustainable Urbanism is a guidebook that visualizes Sustainable Urbanism—the growing sustainable design convergence that integrates walkable and transit-served urbanism with high-performance infrastructure and buildings— as the normal pattern of development in the United States by 2030.
This joint meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners and the Municipal Planning Commission is a public presentation about the ongoing project to rewrite
Friday, January 23, 2009
New Canada Road Project Website
The New Canada Road Project Website is now available at www.newcanadaroad.com. This web site contains information about the project, contacts and will be updated on a regular basis with schedules and new information.
New Canada Road Public Meeting scheduled February 19
The first Public Meeting for the New Canada Road project is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the IH Managerial Clubhouse from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
The Public Meeting is a "come and go" meeting and is an opportunity for Lakeland residents and interested persons to attend and get information, ask questions and get to discuss the project with Advisory Committee members, Lakeland City staff and project consultants.
This is the first phase of the New Canada Road project. Using the "Context Sensitive Design" concept, "stakeholders" prepare a detailed recommendation to the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission and Lakeland Board of Commissioners on the alignment, design, amenities and other aspects of the new road.
The project site webpage is www.newcanadaroad.com. The web site has background information, contacts for the Advisory Committee and City of Lakeland staff.
The Advisory Committee members include representaives of all neighorhoods along Canada Road, property owners, liaaisons of the Board of Commissioners, Municipal Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Board and Natural Resources Board.
Advisory Committee members are Vice Mayor Mark Hartz, Dianne Baldi, Tony Neri, Clayton Rogers, Bob Elliott, Pat Smith, Shirlee Clark, Jay Conrad, James Farris, Randy Brockwell, Alison Ely, Tom Benke, Jim Schultz, Jim Rutland, and Paul Hougland.
Plan to attend this meeting, learn,ask questions and meet the Advisory Committee members and staff for this project!
The Public Meeting is a "come and go" meeting and is an opportunity for Lakeland residents and interested persons to attend and get information, ask questions and get to discuss the project with Advisory Committee members, Lakeland City staff and project consultants.
This is the first phase of the New Canada Road project. Using the "Context Sensitive Design" concept, "stakeholders" prepare a detailed recommendation to the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission and Lakeland Board of Commissioners on the alignment, design, amenities and other aspects of the new road.
The project site webpage is www.newcanadaroad.com. The web site has background information, contacts for the Advisory Committee and City of Lakeland staff.
The Advisory Committee members include representaives of all neighorhoods along Canada Road, property owners, liaaisons of the Board of Commissioners, Municipal Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Board and Natural Resources Board.
Advisory Committee members are Vice Mayor Mark Hartz, Dianne Baldi, Tony Neri, Clayton Rogers, Bob Elliott, Pat Smith, Shirlee Clark, Jay Conrad, James Farris, Randy Brockwell, Alison Ely, Tom Benke, Jim Schultz, Jim Rutland, and Paul Hougland.
Plan to attend this meeting, learn,ask questions and meet the Advisory Committee members and staff for this project!
Friday, January 16, 2009
City Hall closed Monday, January 19
City Hall is closed Monday, Januar 19, 2009 for the Martin Luther King Holiday.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Holiday Schedule-Refuse Collection Changes
Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday, the refuse collection/recycling and yard waste collection colleection will be delayed one day during the week of January 19
Collection normally scheduled on Monday, January 19 will be Tuesday, January 20
Collection normally scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 will be Wednesday, January 21
Collection normally scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 will be Thursday, January 22
Collection normally scheduled on Monday, January 19 will be Tuesday, January 20
Collection normally scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 will be Wednesday, January 21
Collection normally scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 will be Thursday, January 22
Friday, January 09, 2009
January 29, 2009--SAVE THE DATE! Land Development Regulations meeting
City of
Land Development Regulations meeting scheduled January 29, 2008
This joint meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners and the Municipal Planning Commission is a public presentation about the ongoing project to rewrite
Doug Farr, principal of Farr Assoc., will discuss his new book, Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design With Nature. Named a top ten book of 2008 by Planetizen, Sustainable Urbanism is a guidebook that visualizes Sustainable Urbanism—the growing sustainable design convergence that integrates walkable and transit-served urbanism with high-performance infrastructure and buildings— as the normal pattern of development in the United States by 2030.
Using detailed facts and case studies, Doug Farr, the inagural chair of the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Neighborhood Development, describes how we can change the built environment to benefit generations to come, and how this concept is being applied to the new
Farr Associates is widely regarded as one of the most sustainable planning and architecture firms in the country. Their mission is to design sustainable human environments putting human social and economic benefit on par with aesthetic and environmental aims. Nationally, Farr Associates has developed sustainable master plans or development codes for a wide variety of neighborhoods and districts.
Lakeland Chamber Ribbon Cutting, Future Events
(This is a copy of a Press Release by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.)
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a ribbon cutting and free open house on Thursday, January 15th beginning at 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the office of myM.D. Lakeland, a family care medical clinic operated by Methodist Healthcare. The office is located on the corner of Canada Road and Highway 64.
myM.D. Lakeland is on the cutting edge of health care, utilizing electronic medical records and the latest in-office diagnostic devices. The clinic accepts both walk-ins and appointments. During the event, attendees will be able to meet the clinic's staff and take a tour of the facility.
As part of the open house festivities, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by members of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce to officially welcome this new health clinic to the Lakeland community. As always, Chamber members and prospective member are urged to attend...and the event is open to the public. Food and drinks will be served.
I look forward to seeing you next Thursday!
Mark J. Lawrence, LACOC President
Questions? Call LACOC at 213-2143 or myM.D. Lakeland at 388-0115
LACOC Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars
February 12th - Personal Investments Seminar hosted by Trustmark Bank and the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce. Watch for more details coming soon!
March 12th - The LACOC is co-hosting a special financial course for businesses at the Chamber's March luncheon. Details coming soon via e-mail.
April 9th - Officials from the City of Lakeland to introduce their "First Face" program for area businesses at the Chamber's April luncheon. More information to come...
Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Thursday afternoon, January 15th · starting at 4:00 myM.D. · 2961 Canada Road, Suite 105The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a ribbon cutting and free open house on Thursday, January 15th beginning at 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the office of myM.D. Lakeland, a family care medical clinic operated by Methodist Healthcare. The office is located on the corner of Canada Road and Highway 64.
myM.D. Lakeland is on the cutting edge of health care, utilizing electronic medical records and the latest in-office diagnostic devices. The clinic accepts both walk-ins and appointments. During the event, attendees will be able to meet the clinic's staff and take a tour of the facility.
As part of the open house festivities, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by members of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce to officially welcome this new health clinic to the Lakeland community. As always, Chamber members and prospective member are urged to attend...and the event is open to the public. Food and drinks will be served.
I look forward to seeing you next Thursday!
Mark J. Lawrence, LACOC President
Questions? Call LACOC at 213-2143 or myM.D. Lakeland at 388-0115
LACOC Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars
February 12th - Personal Investments Seminar hosted by Trustmark Bank and the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce. Watch for more details coming soon!
March 12th - The LACOC is co-hosting a special financial course for businesses at the Chamber's March luncheon. Details coming soon via e-mail.
April 9th - Officials from the City of Lakeland to introduce their "First Face" program for area businesses at the Chamber's April luncheon. More information to come...
Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
Remember new refuse schedule
Remember the new Refuse/recycle schedule next week! Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday is your new pickup day for refuse, recycling and yard material and pickup is on a weekly basis! (I expect I am more likely to forget that Monday is my new pickup day in future weeks rather than the first week!)
See www.lakelandtn.gov for the new schedule or earlier blogs.
See www.lakelandtn.gov for the new schedule or earlier blogs.
Lakeland Facebook page
Visit (and become a fan if you wish) of the City of Lakeland Facebook page (search for the "City of Lakeland"-don't use quotes, but use spaces)!
This blog and other news is on the City of Lakeland Facebook page! (Be careful, if you see a lot of Florida fans, you are probably on the Lakeland, Florida page, not the Lakeland, Tennessee page!)
This blog and other news is on the City of Lakeland Facebook page! (Be careful, if you see a lot of Florida fans, you are probably on the Lakeland, Florida page, not the Lakeland, Tennessee page!)
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Lakeland Park and Recreation-2009 Schedule
This is the proposed 2009 Lakeland Park and Recreation schedule to be reviewed by the Lakeland Park and Recreation Board at the Monday, January 12, 2009 Meeting. Special events are a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners and are not final. (NOTE: Dates may be subject to change-contact City Hall or check www.Lakelandtn.gov to confirm dates
Jan-March Basketball/Cheerleading 5:30 PM Lakeland Elm.
Jan. 12 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Feb. 2-27 Spring Soccer Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
Feb. 2-13 Ladies Tennis Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
Feb. 9 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
March 2--27 Summer Camps Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
March 7th Spring Soccer Coaches Certif. 9:00 AM City Hall
March 9th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
March 9th 5/6 age group Soccer Try Outs 5:45 PM City Hall Park
March 10 th 7/8 age group Soccer Try Outs 5:45 PM City Hall Park
March 12th 9-11 age group Soccer Try Outs 5:45 PM City Hall Park
March 16-19 Youth Grizzlies Basketball Camp St. Paul Methodist Registration required
March 23rd Soccer Practice Starts City Hall Park
April 1-17 Tee-Ball Coach Pitch Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
April 4th Egg Hunt w/Basket & Bonnet Parade 10:30 AM City Hall Park
April 4th Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt 6:30 PM City Hall Registration required
April 13th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Bd. Rm. Open to Public
April 25th Tee-Ball Coach Pitch Certification 9:00 AM City Hall
May 2nd Pet Show Contest 10:30 AM Web-Lakelandtn.gov
May 11th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
May 16th Fishing Rodeo 8:00 AM Web-Lakelandtn.gov Open to Public 4-12 yrs. old
29-May Family Fun +Movie Night 6:30 PM City Hall Park Open to Public
June 1st T-Ball & Coach Pitch Starts 5:45 AM City Hall Park
June 1st Summer Camps Start Web-Lakelandtn.gov
June 8th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
12-Jun Skateboard Contest 10:30 AM Windward Slopes Park Free (must register)
June 19th Family Fun + Movie 6:30 PM City Hall Park
July 1-20 Fall Soccer Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
July 3th Red White & You 6:30 PM City Hall Picnic-Games, contests, decorated bike or wagon, Movie Open to Public
July 13th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Aug. 1st Soccer Players Evaluation TBA City Hall Park
Aug. 8th Coaches Certification 9:00 AM City Hall
Aug. 10th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Aug. 15 Bike Derby 10:30 AM City Hall Park Registration required
Aug. 17th Fall Soccer Practice Starts City Hall Park
Aug. 24th Fall Soccer Starts City Hall Park
Sept 4th Golf Tournament 1:00 PM Stonebridge $75 ind. or $300 team
Sept. 14 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Oct. 1-16 Basketball/Cheerleading Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
Oct. 12 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Oct. ????? Coaches Appreciation Recognition TBA
Oct. 24 Coaches Certification 9:00 AM City Hall
Oct. 30 Halloween Carnival 6:30 PM IH Club House Open to Public
Nov. 9th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Bd. Rm. Open to Public
Nov. 24-25 Basketball Try outs TBA Lakeland Elm.
Dec. 7 Basketball/Cheerleading Starts Lakeland Elm.
Dec. 12 Visit with Santa 1-5 PM IH Club House
Dec. 14 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Bd.Open to Public
Jan-March Basketball/Cheerleading 5:30 PM Lakeland Elm.
Jan. 12 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Feb. 2-27 Spring Soccer Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
Feb. 2-13 Ladies Tennis Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
Feb. 9 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
March 2--27 Summer Camps Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
March 7th Spring Soccer Coaches Certif. 9:00 AM City Hall
March 9th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
March 9th 5/6 age group Soccer Try Outs 5:45 PM City Hall Park
March 10 th 7/8 age group Soccer Try Outs 5:45 PM City Hall Park
March 12th 9-11 age group Soccer Try Outs 5:45 PM City Hall Park
March 16-19 Youth Grizzlies Basketball Camp St. Paul Methodist Registration required
March 23rd Soccer Practice Starts City Hall Park
April 1-17 Tee-Ball Coach Pitch Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
April 4th Egg Hunt w/Basket & Bonnet Parade 10:30 AM City Hall Park
April 4th Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt 6:30 PM City Hall Registration required
April 13th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Bd. Rm. Open to Public
April 25th Tee-Ball Coach Pitch Certification 9:00 AM City Hall
May 2nd Pet Show Contest 10:30 AM Web-Lakelandtn.gov
May 11th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
May 16th Fishing Rodeo 8:00 AM Web-Lakelandtn.gov Open to Public 4-12 yrs. old
29-May Family Fun +Movie Night 6:30 PM City Hall Park Open to Public
June 1st T-Ball & Coach Pitch Starts 5:45 AM City Hall Park
June 1st Summer Camps Start Web-Lakelandtn.gov
June 8th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
12-Jun Skateboard Contest 10:30 AM Windward Slopes Park Free (must register)
June 19th Family Fun + Movie 6:30 PM City Hall Park
July 1-20 Fall Soccer Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
July 3th Red White & You 6:30 PM City Hall Picnic-Games, contests, decorated bike or wagon, Movie Open to Public
July 13th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Aug. 1st Soccer Players Evaluation TBA City Hall Park
Aug. 8th Coaches Certification 9:00 AM City Hall
Aug. 10th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Aug. 15 Bike Derby 10:30 AM City Hall Park Registration required
Aug. 17th Fall Soccer Practice Starts City Hall Park
Aug. 24th Fall Soccer Starts City Hall Park
Sept 4th Golf Tournament 1:00 PM Stonebridge $75 ind. or $300 team
Sept. 14 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Oct. 1-16 Basketball/Cheerleading Registration Web-Lakelandtn.gov
Oct. 12 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Open to Public
Oct. ????? Coaches Appreciation Recognition TBA
Oct. 24 Coaches Certification 9:00 AM City Hall
Oct. 30 Halloween Carnival 6:30 PM IH Club House Open to Public
Nov. 9th Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Bd. Rm. Open to Public
Nov. 24-25 Basketball Try outs TBA Lakeland Elm.
Dec. 7 Basketball/Cheerleading Starts Lakeland Elm.
Dec. 12 Visit with Santa 1-5 PM IH Club House
Dec. 14 Park Board Meeting 6:30 PM City Hall Bd.Open to Public
Lakeland Park & Recreation Board Meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, January 12, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL LAKELAND TN. 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the December 08, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of new officers for 2009
2. Approval of 2009 regular meeting dates
3. Review and action to adopt By-Laws
4. Review and action to adopt 2009 Parks and Recreation Calendar of Events
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, January 12, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL LAKELAND TN. 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the December 08, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of new officers for 2009
2. Approval of 2009 regular meeting dates
3. Review and action to adopt By-Laws
4. Review and action to adopt 2009 Parks and Recreation Calendar of Events
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Welcome My M.D. to Lakeland on January 15!
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will officially welcome Lakeland's newest medical clinic, My M.D. to Lakeland with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 15, 2009 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
My M.D. is located at Lakeland's newest shopping facility, the Corners at HIghway 64 and Canada Road. The Corners is on the northwest corner of the intersection.
My M.D. and Methodist Healthcare representatives will be present and attendees can visit with the clinics staff and tour the new facility.
Lakeland residents and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. We encourage interested persons to attend this event and welcome My M.D. and Methodist Healthcare to Lakeland. Simon Tesfau, M.D. is the leading physician at My M.D. Lakeland.
For additional information about My M.D. or to schedule an appointment, call (901) 388-0115. Walk-ins are welcome.
Asphalt for Street Repairs
The City has several major street repairs where asphalt is needed to complete the repairs.
The companies making asphalt shut down before Christmas and generally do not start making asphalt until the weather is suitable for laying asphalt after January 1. (Generally over 40 degrees for several days .)
As soon as asphalt is available, the City will buy asphalt to complete the repairs.
The companies making asphalt shut down before Christmas and generally do not start making asphalt until the weather is suitable for laying asphalt after January 1. (Generally over 40 degrees for several days .)
As soon as asphalt is available, the City will buy asphalt to complete the repairs.
New Schedule on traffic signals, I-40 and Canada Road and Canada Road and Highway 70
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT CANADA ROAD AND I-40 INTERCHANGE: We were recently advised the traffic signals for the I-40/Canada Road interchange have been bid and are under review by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. This is for "temporary" traffic signals that will regulate traffic until the new interchange is constructed.
After review and approval by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the bids will be awareded by the Shelby County Commission. Assuming the bids are reviewed and approved by TDOT within 30 days, there is a good chance the bids could award the bids for traffic signals in February.
Based on this schedule, we estimate the interchange should have traffic signals by this Summer.
This project is funded by a federal grant administered by Shelby County. We appreciate the efforts of Shelby County in expediting this project.
CANADA ROAD/HIGHWAY 70 INTERSECTION TRAFFIC SIGNALS: We were recently advised that the bid schedule for the traffic signals at this intersection has been moved up to June, 2009.
There are so many varying factors on this project, we can't really estimate a completion date until later, but at least the project is currently scheduled to be bid in June rather than October.
We will provide updates as soon as we hear any information on these projects.
After review and approval by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the bids will be awareded by the Shelby County Commission. Assuming the bids are reviewed and approved by TDOT within 30 days, there is a good chance the bids could award the bids for traffic signals in February.
Based on this schedule, we estimate the interchange should have traffic signals by this Summer.
This project is funded by a federal grant administered by Shelby County. We appreciate the efforts of Shelby County in expediting this project.
CANADA ROAD/HIGHWAY 70 INTERSECTION TRAFFIC SIGNALS: We were recently advised that the bid schedule for the traffic signals at this intersection has been moved up to June, 2009.
There are so many varying factors on this project, we can't really estimate a completion date until later, but at least the project is currently scheduled to be bid in June rather than October.
We will provide updates as soon as we hear any information on these projects.
Friday, January 02, 2009
New Refuse Collection/recycling schedule starts Monday, January 5, 2009
Reminder that the new schedule for refuse, recycling and yard waste starts Monday, January 5, 2009! (Monday pickups start Monday, January 5, Tuesday pickups start Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday pickups start Wednesday, January 7. Pickups will be weekly on the same day for refuse, recycling and yard waste.)
Refuse, recycling and yard waste will be picked up on the same day, although by different vehicles.
See www.Lakelandtn.gov for map and listing of specific days of pickup.
Refuse, recycling and yard waste will be picked up on the same day, although by different vehicles.
See www.Lakelandtn.gov for map and listing of specific days of pickup.
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