Winter Park City Talk

April 8 City Commission meeting highlights

There was a City Commission meeting held April 8 in City Hall Commission Chambers. Below are a few highlights from that meeting:

Mayor’s Report

• Presentations were made regarding the Best of Show 54th annual Sidewalk Art Festival, Healthy Central Florida Executive Summary and Business Recognition Award.

Consent Agenda

• The minutes of 3/25/13 were approved

• The various purchases and contracts were approved with one amendment to the Cady Way Pool Complex agreement.

• The Memorandum of Agreement between the city of Winter Park and the Florida Department of Transportation for the Ultimate I-4 Project was approved.

Action items requiring discussion

• Commissioner Sarah Sprinkel was appointed as vice mayor.

• Federal lobbying services was awarded to BGR Government Affairs.

Public hearings

• Request of Sydgan Corporation:

• The second reading of the ordinances to change the Future Land Use designation and zoning designation on the properties at 216, 226 and 234 W. Lyman Ave. were approved.

• Ravaudage Community Development District (CDD):

• The second reading of the ordinance granting petition of Benjamin Partners, Ltd.; establishing and naming the Ravaudage CDD pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; describing and providing external boundaries, functions and powers of the District; designating five persons to serve as the initial members of the District’s Board of Supervisors, was approved.

• The first reading of the ordinance amending Section 42-1, Definitions, and 42-7, Qualification of Candidates and Clerk’s Certification of Chapter 42 Elections, to add definitions for “Qualification Deadline,” “Qualification Documents,” and “Qualification Period,” and clarify qualification requirements was tabled.

• The Fee Schedule was approved with a modification effective Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

A full copy of the April 8 City Commission minutes will be available at cityofwinterpark.org the week of April 22, pending approval by City Commission.

Household hazardous waste

The city, in partnership with Waste Pro for household hazardous waste and A1 Assets Inc. for e-waste, will be offering household hazardous waste disposal for all city residents Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road, directly behind Fire Station 64. For additional information, please call 407-599-3364 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability

City Commission Work Session – April 15

There will be a City Commission work session Monday, April 15, at 9 a.m., in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. to discuss the post office property. The public is invited to attend, however, no public comment will be taken.

“Art on the Green” people’s choice award winner

The city and Public Art Advisory Board are pleased to announce the People’s Choice Award for “Art on the Green 2012,” the prestigious exhibition of large-scale sculptures by eight noted sculptors that graced the lawns of Central Park and City Hall from September 2012 through February 2013. Results from the survey on the city’s official website and those submitted in person indicate that artist Allie Pohl’s “Ideal Woman: Caryatid (Fuchsia)” won the People’s Choice Award and received a $500 cash award. Along with Massey Services Inc. and other generous sponsors, the city of Winter Park congratulates Allie Pohl and sincerely hopes that patrons enjoyed “Art on the Green 2012” during their visits to Winter Park.

Earth Day in the Park

The city and Rollins College present “Earth Day in the Park and Arbor Day Tree Giveaway” Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Central Park. Winter Park Mayor Kenneth W. Bradley will address attendees and Green School Grant winners at 10:30 a.m. from the main stage.

“Earth Day in the Park” will provide educational workshops focused on learning about native landscaping, how to fish, and growing organic food. Music will be provided by The Legendary JCs. Additional music and a live broadcast will be provided by WPRK, the radio station of Rollins College.

The city’s Urban Forestry Management Division will have certified arborists in attendance to answer questions and give away an assortment of 3-gallon containerized trees for city residents to plant at home (proof of city residency will be requested). A rope course will be available for anyone willing to try their hand at ascending and descending a tree.

The event will feature large, interactive public art displays constructed with recycled materials and designed by organizations including “ArtReach Orlando” and “Clean the World.” A number of cardboard costume parades hosted by the extremely popular “Dog Powered Robot” will also be included.

To promote creative and sustainable transportation modes, KWPB will co-host a free bike valet service with the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board. Visitors to downtown Winter Park will be able to check their bike free of charge at the corner of Park Avenue and Morse Boulevard. A fleet of rickshaws will also be on hand to taxi people to the Winter Park Farmers’ Market and the 3rd annual Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk Art and Craft Festival.

For more information regarding the “Earth Day in the Park and Arbor Day Tree Giveaway” celebration, please call 407-599-3364 or visit keepwinterparkbeautiful.org

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