CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009, 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the RCLCO Study. (Staff)

IV. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, September 24 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Update on the Friendly Face Program (Staff)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program. (Clark)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the RCLCO Study. (Staff)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Seventh Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 PM at Club Windward.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, August 27, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
RCLCO Study and Summary (Higbee)
Update on the Friendly Face Program (Staff)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Presentation and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program. (Clark)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, June 25, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses (Staff)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Update on the Friendly Face Program (Staff)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
Note: The presentation by Vanessa Parker, Regional Coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program has been re-scheduled for the September 24, 2009, EDC Meeting.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the City of Lakeland Sign Ordinance. (Hess)
2. Discussion and possible action on “redbox” video rental machines. (Barber)
3. Discussion and possible action on business parking lot events. (Barber)
4. Discussion and possible action on recommendation on purchase of 100 acres at Davies Plantation and Canada Road. (Wherry)
5. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on "consolidation/merger/metro government". (Wherry)
6. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution to the Shelby County Commission urging approval of the bid for the traffic signals at the I-40 and Canada Road interchange. (Wherry)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Public Forum - Discussion on the Pros & Cons of Consolidation - Thursday, September 10, 2009, 7-9 PM, Memphis Area Homebuilders Association.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

City of Lakeland
Economic Development Commission

SPECIAL MEETING

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 7:30 AM

BUSINESS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
Stonebridge Golf Club
3049 Davies Plantation  Lakeland, Tennessee 38002

~ PUBLIC NOTICE ~

Notice is hereby given that the Thursday, July 23, 2009, meeting of the Lakeland Economic Development Commission has been canceled.

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, May 28, 2009.
EDC Special Meeting Minutes, June 4, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.(Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on the Canada/I-40 Interchange and New Canada Rd. (Stuckert)
Update on the Friendly Face Program. (Staff)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and Possible Action on the Tennessee Three-Star Program. (Clark)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Lakeland Board of Commissioners regarding the purchase of a 100-acre parcel of land located at Davies Plantation and Canada Road. (Roman)

IV. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, April 23, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on City Website. (Wherry)
Report on Economic Development Presentation by Brad Mink. (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the role and responsibilities of the EDC and possible initiatives that could be undertaken by the EDC. (Wallace)

2. Discussion and possible action on meeting with representatives from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development. (Clark)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution endorsing the City of Lakeland request for the US Postal Service to assign a specific, unique, ZIP code to the City of Lakeland. (Wherry)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, March 26, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update from Engineering Department on I-40/Canada Road Signal and Interchange. (Stuckert)
Report on Mid-South Planning and Zoning Institute. (Higbee)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the role and responsibilities of the EDC and possible initiatives that could be undertaken by the EDC. (Wallace)
2. Discussion and possible action on raising funds to assist in EDC activities. (Wallace)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
UT MTAS Economic Development Course, Tuesday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Bartlett Performing Arts Center.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, February 26, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on BOC Work Session Regarding Study Recommended by EDC. (Hess)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on Scope of Economic Development Commission. (Roman)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on EDC Staff Support and Projects. (Staff)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
UT MTAS Economic Development Course, Tuesday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Bartlett Performing Arts Center.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002


I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:
Roll Call

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, January 22, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Hess)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Scope of Economic Development Commission

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on staff activities regarding contracting for a small commercial study, and recommendation, if needed. (Higbee)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:
1. Roll Call
2. Election of Officers

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, October 23, 2008.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on Status of Canada/I-40 Interchange.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT: