Winter Park City Talk

CITY HALL CLOSED

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Household garbage, yard trash and recycling collection services will not be provided by WastePro. Normal services will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

On behalf of the city of Winter Park, warmest wishes to everyone for a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.

MAY 24 CITY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The City Commission met on May 24 at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers. Below are a few highlights of the major decisions that were made:

MAYOR'S REPORT:

The new Summer Webisode produced in partnership with Full Sail University's SPARK program was presented and will be launched on the city's Web site on Tuesday, June 1.

The mayor proclaimed Monday, June 7 thru Friday, June 11 as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week.

CONSENT AGENDA:

The minutes of May 10 City Commission meeting were approved.

The motion made on the West Meadow ordinances of May 10 was ratified per staff recommendation.

The purchase of fire apparatus for FY 2011 was approved.

ACTION ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION:

The City Commission approved for the city attorney and city manager to start negotiations with Orange County to amend the SunRail (commuter rail) interlocal agreement. Preliminary points of discussion were approved by the Commission to officially begin negotiations with the county.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

The first reading of the ordinance regarding the vacation of a utility easement at 1741 Golfside Drive was approved.

The proposals under an RFP process recommended by the CRA Agency regarding the State Office Building site at 941 W. Morse Blvd. were approved with an amendment to indicate preference for a ground lease approach.

A full copy of the May 24 City Commission minutes will be available on the city's official Web site at www.cityofwinterpark.org the week of June 14 pending approval by the City Commission.

SPRING CLEANUP TIME

Now is the time for spring cleaning. The annual Spring Cleanup provides an extra "bonus" pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to the pickup day assigned to their quadrant.

Quadrant Assigned Pickup Day

Northwest

Thursday, May 27

Northeast

Friday, May 28

Southwest

Thursday, June 3

Southeast

Friday, June 4

Hazardous waste items (pesticides, propane tanks, paints, fertilizers, batteries, tires and household chemicals) are not included in the spring cleanup.

Yard waste is also not included in the spring cleanup.

For more information, please contact Utility Billing Customer Service at 407-599-3220.

KWPB CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BEAUTIFICATION & GREEN AWARDS

Keep Winter Park Beautiful (KWPB) is calling for nominations for three awards recognizing businesses and residents that have acted to beautify Winter Park in the past year. One beautification award and two green awards will be presented to the selected winners at the city of Winter Park's annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 3 in Central Park.

The KWPB Beautification Award will celebrate a Winter Park business that has worked to beautify their building, work environment or surrounding area. Past recipients include builders who have added a classic architectural landmark to the neighboring block, storeowners who have remodeled with inspirational results, and designers or architects who have added something special to Winter Park's unique village culture.

The KWPB Green Award will celebrate both a Winter Park business and resident that have taken steps to become green and more sustainable through recycling programs, planting trees, installing solar panels, or encouraging employees to ride bicycles to work. This award will spotlight a business and residence that are taking the lead to help protect the environment, starting in the city of Winter Park.

To nominate a Winter Park business or residence for a KWPB award, please submit the information requested below via e-mail to [email protected] or via FAX at 407-599-3454. Deadline for nominations is Friday, June 18. Nominees will be asked for additional information if they qualify. There is no nomination fee.

Company/resident name and contact information

Complete description of beautification/green efforts (one page or less)

Photographs (if available)

For additional information regarding the KWPB Award Program, please call 407-599-3364 or visit them online at www.kwpb.org

WINTER PARK DIAMOND DAWGS

The city of Winter Park announces a summer of first-rate baseball and community-building fun with the 2010 Florida Collegiate Summer League (FCSL). Winter Park City Manager Randy Knight will throw the first pitch at the season opener against the Sanford River Rats on Friday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at Rollins College Alfond Stadium, home of the Diamond Dawgs, located at the corner of Orange and Aragon avenues in Winter Park. The excitement will continue through the summer as the Diamond Dawgs host 23 games. Tickets are just $5 and kids six years of age and under are free.

Entertaining themes including contests and activities for all ages are planned for each game. Winter Park residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the family fun and support the Diamond Dawgs at their home games.

Festivities for all home single games will be begin at 7 p.m. at the stadium. Sunday games on June 6, July 11 and July 25, will begin at 1 p.m., and a double-header game on Saturday, July 17, will begin at 4:30 p.m. For additional information regarding the FCSL, including a complete season schedule with game night themes, please visit www.floridaleague.com or call 321-206-9174.

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