Winter Park City Talk

Feb. 9 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave. For the most up-to-date agenda, please visit cityofwinterpark.org under What’s New. Below are a few topics of interest:

Mayor’s Report

• Presentation – Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2014 Plant Operations Excellence Award

Non-Action Items

• Financial Report – December 2014

• Professional Services Evaluation

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes for Jan. 26, 2015.

• Approve the FY 2015 budget adjustment for GIS Mapping and Graphic Arts Equipment.

• Approve the interlocal agreement with Orange County for the Lake Killarney Sediment Inactivation Project.

• Cancel the Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2015, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

• Approve purchase, contracts and a formal solicitation (for a complete list, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets.)

Action Items Requiring Discussion

• Sustainability Action Plan approval

• Notice of Disposal for Progress Point property located at 1150 N. Orange Ave.

• Proposal for Visioning Steering Committee members

• State legislative priorities review and approval

Public Hearings

• Second reading of the ordinance amending portions of Chapter 102, Utilities, Article IV, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, as well as creating the Grease Management Ordinance.

• Request of Unicorp National Developments, Inc.:

Conditional use approval to redevelop the former Mt. Vernon Inn property with a project to be called Lakeside Crossing of approximately 37,473 square feet of retail and restaurant space including a two-level parking deck and surface parking of approximately 317 spaces on the property at 110 S. Orlando Ave.

Remember, if you are unable to attend City Commission meetings, you can watch them live, gavel-to-gavel as they happen. During the meeting, simply log on to cityofwinterpark.org/cclive to easily stay tuned-in to official city business.

A Valentine concert in Central Park

On Sunday, Feb. 8, the Park Avenue Merchants Association will host The Sweetest Sounds: A Valentine Concert in Central Park. From 4 to 6:30 p.m., attendees will be able to enjoy an afternoon of music and romance. In honor of the Bach Festival Society’s 80th annual Bach Festival, members of the Bach Festival Choir will join Michael Andrew and Swingerhead for a first-of-its-kind performance.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic basket, spread a blanket and enjoy these sweet sounds with your sweetheart at this free event. For additional information, please contact visit experienceparkavenue.com or call 407-644-8281.

State of the City Address now online

With special thanks to Full Sail University’s SPARK Program, Mayor Ken Bradley’s annual and final State of the City Address is now online. You can now watch his speech on Vimeo at cityofwinterpark.org/vimeo or YouTube at cityofwinterpark.org/youtube.

Market 2 Park

This Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and every first Thursday of the month, fresh produce is available at the city’s mobile farmers’ market, market2park. Market 2 Park is also held on the first Tuesday of each month during lunch, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Whether you are on your lunch break or on your way home, you can easily access fresh vegetables to serve a fresh and healthy dinner. The Market 2 Park program was started with a grant from Healthy Central Florida with the intent to increase access to fresh vegetables in our community. For more information, please call 407-599-3334.

Upcoming candidate forums

Winter Park Voice

• Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.

• The University Club of Winter Park located at 841 N. Park Ave.

• For more information, please call 407-644-6149.

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s “Good Morning Winter Park” program

• Friday, Feb. 13, at 7:45 a.m.

• Winter Park Welcome Center located at 151 W. Lyman Ave.

• For more information, please call 407-644-8281.

The Winter Park Public Library

• Mayoral debate: Thursday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m.

• Commissioner debate: Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m.

• Library’s first floor Community Room located at 460 E. New England Ave.

• For more information, please visit wppl.org or call 407-623-3486.

For more information regarding the city of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and watch us on both Vimeo and YouTube.