Maitland City Talk

Design plans for Independence Lane approved

On Monday night, the City Council and CRA Board approved the 60 percent plans for an upgraded Independence Lane and authorized the city manager to coordinate the completion of the design and bidding processes.

A framework of the Downtown Master Plan update, Independence Lane is the spine of Downtown Maitland. An enhanced Independence Lane, trimmed with festoon lighting, brick pavers, and decorative landscaping, will establish a sense of place in the downtown core as Downtown Maitland thoughtfully redevelops based on the feedback of residents. Additionally, the city is obligated to deliver upgrades to Independence Lane as outlined in the Maitland City Centre development agreement, which was approved by the City Council on Nov. 17, 2014.

The design is expected to be complete and ready for bid in late February. To view more information about the soon-to-be upgraded Independence Lane, please visit itsmymaitland.com.

Screen on the Green double feature

The last Screen on the Green of the year is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17.

This month's event is a double feature, with an encore presentation of “Frozen” starting at 6 p.m., followed by “The Good Dinosaur” at 8 p.m.

Bring your chairs and blankets to the Maitland Middle School Soccer Field at 1701 Choctaw Trail and we'll bring you the stars.

City Council meeting recap

The City Council met on Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The Community Redevelopment Agency Board also met on Monday.

One public hearing was scheduled:

• Ordinance – Pension In Service Distribution

The City Council meeting recessed and the Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting convened.

The CRA Board approved the CRA Board meeting minutes of Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.

Two decision items were considered and acted upon:

• CRA Carryforward Funds from FY 2016

• Sixty percent design plans for Independence Lane as a “Festival Street”

The CRA Board meeting adjourned. The City Council meeting reconvened.

The consent agenda was approved as presented:

• Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of Monday, Nov. 28, 2016

• Receipt of the Transportation Advisory Board meeting minutes of Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016

• Retirement Plans Committee Indemnity Agreement

• Specialty Mower Purchase

• Cancel City Council meeting of Monday, Dec. 26, 2016

• Mutual Aid Agreements for Municipal Interlocal Voluntary Cooperation; Operational Assistance; and, City/County K-9 Services

The City Council deliberated and acted upon:

• Appointments – Lakes Advisory Board (one); Planning & Zoning Commission (one)

• Sixty percent design plans for Independence Lane as a “Festival Street”

Under Discussion, the City Council discussed the Park Level Service Overview.