Maitland City Talk

Thistle Lane calming devices

Utilizing a federal-aid grant (Safe Routes to Schools), the city recently completed a project installing traffic calming devices on Thistle Lane from Old Colony Lane to Mohawk Trail. These devices are islands that restrict lane width, which slows traffic negotiating through the area. Barracuda Building Corporation of Apopka performed the construction for the amount of $89,251.

The project, designed by EAC Consulting Inc., consists of eight islands with drought resistant landscaping, pavement resurfacing at the north and south ends of the project, irrigation to the northernmost and southernmost islands, sidewalks, new pavement markings and new traffic signs.

The landscaping consists of Cabbage Palmetto in the island north of Old Colony Lane and combinations of Perennial Peanut, Bulbine, Dwarf Yaupon, Parsoni Juniper and Coontie in all the islands. Thanks go to JCR Consulting of Maitland for the landscape and irrigation plans.

—Charlie Wallace

Transportation Engineer

City of Maitland

City of Maitland presents: Movie in the Park

On Nov. 10 the city of Maitland Leisure Services Department presents Movie in the Park featuring “Mirror Mirror,” the latest interpretation of the Brothers Grimm classic tale “Snow White.”

In this version of “Snow White,” the evil queen (played by Julia Roberts) exiles Snow White the princess (played by Lily Collins) who must regain control over her kingdom with the help of seven resourceful men.

The free movie event will be presented on our gigantic 40-foot high-definition screen at 7 p.m. in Quinn Strong Park located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. Food and snacks will also be available for purchase.

Bring your blankets and chairs and we’ll bring the stars!

Season of Light

FA LA LA LA LA! On Dec. 1, lights will dance throughout Lake Lily Park as city sidewalks, busy sidewalks are dressed in holiday style in Maitland. Music will be presented at the Overlook Stage beginning at 5 p.m. Later, Santa Claus and the mayor of Maitland will throw the switch to light up Lake Lily Park and start the city holiday festivities. Food trucks, entertainment from the Maitland Middle School Wind Ensemble, Maitland Middle School Chamber Singers, Maitland Middle School Orchestra and dancers from the Maitland Colby Dance Studio will delight one and all. Mark your calendars for Dec. 1 as the city of Maitland celebrates the holiday season.

City Council Agenda of Nov. 12

City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12 in the Council Chambers, 1776 Independence Lane. Below is the agenda for that meeting.

Special Presentations

Signing – Maitland City Council Honorable Character Oath

Proclamation – New Hope for Kids Center for Grieving Children

Lake Eulalia Water Improvement Project – Marissa Williams

Consent Agenda

Approve Council Minutes of Oct. 8 and Oct. 22

Approve Special Council Meeting Minutes of Oct. 29

Receive Lakes Advisory Board Minutes of Aug. 15

Receive Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of Aug. 2, Aug. 16 and Sept. 6

Receive Lakes Advisory Board Minutes of May 23 and July 18

School Resource Officer Contract

Change Order – Lake Eulalia Water Improvement Project

Stormwater/Lakes Management Plan Update

Sewer System Master Plan Update

Resolution – FDOT Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement

Resolution - Amending Resolution 16-95 Section 5

Purchase - Police Mobile Command Vehicle Conversion

Approve FY 12 Carry Forward List

Contract – Employee Health Insurance

Decision Items:

Appointment – Code of Conduct Committee – Councilman Valdes

Ravaudage Project – Impact Fee Commoditization

Ft. Maitland Police Boat House

Ordinance – Charter Amendments

Lake Catherine ROW/Sidewalk Agreement

Ordinance – Shoreline Protection Revision

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