There are 12 article(s) tagged Lakeland Board of Commissioners:

• March 2024

  • Lakeland looks to spur Lakeland Trace buildout

    Lakeland officials say the necessity of finishing a road could help ease traffic in some nearby neighborhoods.

    By Michael Waddell March 27, 2024

  • Lakeland plans for future explosive growth

    “I do worry about the amount of growth that is coming,” said Kimley-Horn engineer Doug Swett, citing the impact of Ford’s BlueOval City.

    By Michael Waddell March 02, 2024

• October 2023

  • Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts

    Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell October 06, 2023

• September 2023

  • Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals

    Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2023

• April 2023

  • Lakeland approves moratorium on Canada Road commercial development

    As Lakeland awaits a new comprehensive plan, the suburb’s commissioners have put a one-year moratorium on new commercial applications along Canada Road south of Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell April 07, 2023

• March 2023

  • Lakeland approves first reading to bump up sewer rates

    Currently, Lakeland has a declining sewer rate scale that does not reflect the cost of service and has no minimum bill and no cost-of-living adjustment.

    By Michael Waddell March 10, 2023

• November 2022

  • Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners

    Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.

    By Michael Waddell November 16, 2022

• May 2022

  • Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid

    After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.

    By Michael Waddell May 12, 2022

• November 2021

  • Lakeland hires national retail recruiter

    Commissioners say Retail Strategies can “market us to regional and national brands that have a hard time understanding Lakeland.”

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2021

• August 2021

  • Lakeland officials express concern for golf carts, ATVs on city streets

    Lakeland has seen a growing use of unauthorized motor vehicles, such as golf cars, on city streets and want to concentrate on enforcing the laws against it.

    By Michael Waddell August 14, 2021

• February 2021

  • Lakeland BOC approves playground install, steps to development changes

    Suburb is considering tightening some of its land use regulations regarding gas stations and other development issues.

    By Michael Waddell February 12, 2021

• December 2020

  • Atkinson joins Lakeland BOC, Dial named vice mayor

    Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.

    By Michael Waddell December 11, 2020