Lakeland EDC Agendas

EDC Meeting Agenda October 2011

2011-10-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 22, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. ED Education, Business Assistance & Funding, Mark Herbison, Greater Memphis Chamber.
2. Action on Business Round Table.
3. Action on the late 2011 meeting schedule.
4. Report on surveys and data mining for the ED Assessment.
5. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda September 2011

2011-09-16T14:21:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 25, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on Business Round Table.
b. Discussion and possible action on Business Survey decisions.
2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on next steps in the Strategic Plan Project.
2. Tactical
a. Discussion and possible action related to the departure of Kroger.
b. Discussion and possible action on decision on the late 2011 Meeting
Schedule.
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda August 2011

2011-08-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 28, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on EDC Education Topics List

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on surveys and assessment.
b. Discussion and possible action on focus groups.
2. Tactical
a. Clusters / Education
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda July 2011

2011-07-25T06:34:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY28, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 23 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on EDC Education

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion on reviewing the June 23, 2011 SWOT meeting results.
b. Discussion of staff work on selecting a demographic & business data provider.
c. Discussion of staff work on developing survey methods and surveys.
d. Action on Economic Development Strategic Plan next steps.
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda June 2011

2011-06-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011, 5:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

Pre-Meeting: (to begin at 5:30 p.m.)

The board will meet prior to the presentation for discussion & assignments.

Meeting:
S.W.O.T. Presentation & Exercise (to begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Post Meeting:
The board may decide to meet briefly after the exercise.

III. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda May 2011

2011-05-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 28, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on the SWOT Presentation.
b. Approval of letter for SWOT
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on EDC Education

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda April 2011

2011-04-22T14:17:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY,APRIL 28, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 24, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on the SWOT Process (materials review &
exercise)
b. Approval of Stakeholders List & letter for SWOT
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on EDC Education

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda March 2011

2011-03-18T14:15:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 24, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Follow-up on the Study Area Map (Higbee)
Memphis 2010 Census (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on the SWOT Process
1. Approval of Stakeholders List
2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Primary Data for the ED Strategic Plan
b. Chamber Alliance Funding Initiative
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on EDC Education
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda February 2011

2011-02-22T06:49:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 27, 2011.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
1. Follow-up from the January, 2011 EDC: Study Area Map

Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on the SWOT Process
1. Preliminary approval of Stakeholders List
2. Approval of meeting times and venues for SWOT Process
2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Approval of marketing pitch for SWOT
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2011-01-21T14:09:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated October 28, 2010.
EDC Special Meeting Minutes dated November 18, 2010.
EDC Special Meeting Minutes dated December 7, 2010.

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Report on Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance Meeting (Higbee)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report(Wallace)

VII. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. None

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on the SWOT Process
b. None
2. Tactical
3. Other

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

X. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-12-03T15:03:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010, 6 PM
CLUB WINDWARD, 3740 CANADA ROAD, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action regarding SWOT meeting(s).

IV. NEW BUSINESS:

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

VI. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-11-12T13:57:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010, 7 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. OLD BUSINESS:

IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis discussion and possible action.

2. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda.

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

VI. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-10-22T10:40:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 23, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Report on Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance Meeting (Higbee)
Report on the BOC Retreat (Higbee)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis Training, Exercise, and Discussion
2. Tactical
a. Education: “The Economic Development Process”
3. Other
a. Special Meeting Schedule, 2010
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-09-17T14:36:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting dated August 26, 2010 cancelled.
EDC Regular Meeting dated July 22, 2010 cancelled due to lack of quorum.
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Summary of Sign Research (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Memo Regarding Office Space at Club Windward (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)

2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None.

2. Tactical
a. Update on Sign Ordinance
b. Website information
c. Lakeland Business Expo

3. Other
a. By-laws discussion (if needed)
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
i. Strategic plans for other cities

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-08-20T14:08:00.000-07:00

M E E T I N G - C A N C E L L E D

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting dated July 22, 2010 cancelled due to lack of quorum.
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)

2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. None.

2. Tactical
a. Update on Sign Ordinance
b. Website information
c. Lakeland Business Expo

3. Other
a. By-laws discussion (if needed)
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-07-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

M E E T I N G - C A N C E L L E D

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Update from Friendly Faces (Atkinson)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None.
2. Tactical
a. Update on Sign Ordinance
b. Website information
3. Other
a. By-laws discussion (if needed)
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-06-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 27, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department(Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Update from Friendly Faces (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. City documents review (discussion), Part 3 (Higbee)

2. Tactical
a. Determine tactical priorities for 2010

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Business Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, July 7, 7 AM, at the Stonebridge Golf Club.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-05-20T13:06:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, May 27, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 22, 2010

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Update from Friendly Faces (Atkinson)
Update on I-40 Interchange (Wherry)
Update on Zip Code Status (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a City documents review (discussion), Part 3 (Higbee)

2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. None

2. Tactical
a. Determine tactical priorities for 2010

3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-04-16T09:49:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 25, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses. (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Update from Friendly Faces (Wherry)
Reports on Selected City Projects (Staff)
* Lakeland Outlet Mall (Atkinson)
* I-40 Interchange (Stuckert)
* City of Lakeland Zip Code (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. City documents review (discussion), Part2 (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on the role(s) of EDC (Roman)
3. Other
a. Discussion or election of Vice-Chairman

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Strategic
a. Staff proposal for mission, activities, 2010 Strategic Plan accomplishments
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-03-18T08:52:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 25 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 25, 2010.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses. (Thomas)
Report on Business List (Higbee)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Report on Strategic Planning Course (Higbee)
Quarterly Chamber of Commerce Report (Staff)
Summary of BOC Activities (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. City documents review (discussion), Part 1 (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. Discussion on the role(s) of EDC (Roman)
b. Discussion on additional EDC tactical ideas
i. Attracting & retaining businesses (Fairley)
ii. Brainstorming segment (Wallace)
3. Other
a. None

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-02-22T10:59:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 28, 2010

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Summary of BOC activities (Wherry)
Update from Friendly Faces (Wherry)
Report on the EDC Subcommittee, and the 2-25-10 Agenda (Higbee)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Member Introductions
2. Discussion on a framework for future meetings
3. Discussion on future agendas and assignments
4. Discussion about reporting on the Chamber of Commerce at future meetings
5. City documents review, Part 1 (Higbee)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2010-02-17T13:33:00.001-08:00

Notice:

There will be a meeting regarding Economic Development Commission (EDC) business on Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:30pm, at City Hall.

The meeting is to discuss organizing the agenda for the regular EDC Meeting on Thursday February 25, 2010. The meeting will involve two commissioners, Joshua Roman, and Francis Fairley. City staff will also attend.

2010-01-22T11:56:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:
Introduction of Members

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

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated October 22, 2009 and EDC Special Meeting Minutes dated November 16, 2009.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses. (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update from Friendly Faces. (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Enabling Ordinance establishing the Economic Development Commission. (Wherry)
2. Discussion on Open Meeting Laws etc. (Wherry)
3. Discussion on EDC Work Plan. (Higbee)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

2009-11-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

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:

2009-10-16T11:51:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-09-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-08-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-08-18T14:19:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-20T10:52:00.001-07:00

~ PUBLIC NOTICE ~

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

2009-06-19T11:03:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-06-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-05-22T12:53:00.001-07:00

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:

2009-04-17T11:32:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-03-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-02-20T12:25:00.000-08:00

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:

2009-01-16T13:21:00.000-08:00

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:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINTG - OCTOBER 23, 2008, AT 6:30 PM

2008-10-17T14:04:00.001-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008, 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 25, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

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

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by Vince Smith and Cory Brady on the economic impact of Lakeland Commons and similar neighborhood centers. (Lawrence)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda - September 25, 2008

2008-09-19T13:20:00.001-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008, 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 28, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on new land development regulations. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC Meeting Agenda - Thursday, August 28, 2008

2008-08-25T15:31:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, July 28, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of new land development regulations.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

Economic Development Commission Work Session, July 24, 2008 - CANCELLED

2008-07-21T07:03:00.000-07:00

WORK SESSION CANCELLED

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

WORK SESSION CANCELLED

Economic Development Commission Meeting, July 24, 2008

2008-07-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, July 24, 2008, 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 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Update on International Council of Shopping Centers Idea Exchange. (Clark)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda - June 26, 2008, 6:30 PM

2008-06-20T15:06:00.001-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, June 26, 2008, 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 22, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Lawrence)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC MEETING AGENDA, MAY 22, 2008

2008-05-16T15:09:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008, 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, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Roman)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC April Meeting Agenda

2008-04-18T10:40:00.000-07:00

City of Lakeland
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 24, 2008, 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 27, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Roman)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Update & possible recommendation on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman/Wherry)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation regarding new land development regulations by J Higbee. (Lawrence)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

Economic Development Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 6:30 PM

2008-03-26T08:53:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, February28, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Roman)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program.
(Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Update and possible recommendation on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project.
(Roman/Wherry)
2. Presentation and possible action on Lakeland Commons Site & Occupancy
Planning by Cory Brady. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City of Lakeland Planning Department Announcements, April, 2008. (Higbee)

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

February 28, 2008 Meeting Agenda

2008-02-22T15:25:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program (Lawrence)
Update on Interchange Re-development. (Stuckert)
Update on DRC Approval of Site Plans for the Mall. (Atkinson)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

I. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation and possible action on Lakeland Commons Site & Occupancy Planning by Cory Brady. (Lawrence)
2. Presentation and possible action on “Attracting Retail” by Ray Gill of Ray Gill Properties.(Lawrence)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 24, 2008, 6:30 PM

2008-01-18T14:51:00.000-08:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008, 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 25, 2007, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program (Lawrence)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Economic Development Commission sponsoring a New Board/Commission Member Orientation. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by Jay Yuan, Ph.D., Principal and Senior Adviser of NBM Associates, a precision research firm. (Yuan)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC MEETING AGENDA - OCTOBER 25, 2007

2007-10-19T14:49:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007, 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 27, 2007, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Brasfield)
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)
Update on TVA Consumer Connection Community Retail Development Program (Lawrence/Hess)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Economic Development Commission sponsoring a New Board/Commission Member Orientation in January 2008. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC September Agenda

2007-09-21T14:00:00.000-07:00

City of Lakeland
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 27, 2007, 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 23, 2007, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on Code Re-write Project from Advisory Committee. (Brasfield)
Update on Interchange Project. (Wherry)
Update on Wi-Fi and Surveillance Project. (Roman)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on the TVA “Consumer Connection” Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

August 23, 2007, Economic Development Commission Meeting

2007-08-17T15:14:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, July 26, 2007, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on University of Memphis Retail Market Study. (Higbee)
Update on Lakeland Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines. (Higbee)
Update on I-40 and Canada Road Interchange project. (Wherry)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on the TVA “Consumer Connection” Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)
2. Discussion on Economic Development Commission participation in the Mid-south Fall Retailer Kickoff event. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Economic Development Commission sponsoring a new Board/Commission member orientation in January 2008. (Lawrence)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

EDC MEETING AGENDA, JULY 26, 2007

2007-07-20T14:27:00.001-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, July 26, 2007, 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 28, 2007, 6:30 p.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

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

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and/or action on wireless access in key City locations. (Roman)
2. Discussion on status of representative from EDC to serve on Advisory Committee with Farr and Associates for the Code re-write project. (Hess)
3. Discussion on I-40 and Canada Road Interchange project. (Lawrence/Hess)
4. Discussion on the TVA “Consumer Connection” Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and/or action on the University of Memphis Retail Assessment Study. (Higbee)
2. Discussion and/or action regarding EDC participation in the Midsouth Fall Retailer Kickoff event. (Lawrence)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

JUNE 28, 2007 EDC MEETING AGENDA

2007-06-22T15:16:00.000-07:00

CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, June 28, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, May 24, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
EDC Special Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2007, 7:00 a.m.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. (Oliver)
Update on New Business Licenses. (Franklin)
Update on Planning Department. (Higbee)
Update on Interchange Meeting in Nashville (Smith)

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on I-40 and Canada Road Interchange project. (Lawrence/Hess)
2. Discussion on the TVA “Consumer Connection” Community Retail Development Program. (Lawrence)
3. Discussion on status of representative from EDC to serve on Advisory Committee with Farr and Associates for the Code re-write project. (Hess)

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT: