Winter Park City Talk

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Public safety is always top priority. When crime happens, our police department acts swiftly. Recently, there have been incident reports regarding a robbery in Downtown Winter Park. Through collaborative work with the Orange and Seminole counties sheriff’s offices, two arrests were made in relation to the Winter Park robbery. Police Chief Brett Railey shares, “Our detectives have worked tirelessly to identify and charge those responsible for this crime in our downtown business district. I want to reassure our citizens that Winter Park remains one of the safest communities in Central Florida and the police department will continue to do everything within its power to preserve and maintain a safe and secure city for everyone.” Thank you to our police department for keeping our city safe.

Oct. 13 City Commission meeting highlights

Mayor’s Report

• The board appointment to the Public Art Advisory Board was approved.

Non-Action Items

• The presentation of the Financial Report – August 2014 was accepted.

Consent Agenda

• The minutes of Sept. 22 were approved.

• The changes to the Purchasing Policy were approved.

• The purchases, contracts and formal solicitation were approved (for a complete listing visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets).

• The Fiscal Year 2015 budget amendment to fund the visioning study was approved.

Public Hearings

• The second reading of the ordinance vacating and abandoning the utility easement at 716 Kiwi Circle was approved.

• Pulled at the request of staff until Monday, Oct. 27: The request of UP Fieldgate US Investments – Winter Park, LLC for final conditional use approval to redevelop the former Corporate Square and Winter Park Dodge properties; and second reading of the ordinance to vacate and abandon portions of Galloway Drive and Friends Avenue.

• The first reading of the ordinance supplementing Ordinance 2953-14 authorizing the issuance of electric revenue bonds to finance the refunding of a portion of the outstanding Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, was approved.

• The first reading of the ordinance removing the requirement for supermajority votes for the approval of certain conditional uses was tabled.

• The first reading of the ordinance regulating medical marijuana treatment centers was approved.

• Pulled at the request of staff: The resolution approving an amended and restated Development Order for the Ravaudage Development.

A full copy of the Oct. 13 City Commission minutes will be available at cityofwinterpark.org the week of Oct. 27, pending approval by the City Commission. Remember, if you are unable to attend the 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.

Pumpkins & Munchkins in Shady Park

The Parks & Recreation Department of the city of Winter Park will present the fourth annual Pumpkins & Munchkins in Shady Park on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Shady Park, adjacent to the Winter Park Community Center at 721 W. New England Ave.

Munchkins of all ages are invited to attend this free family-friendly event. Fun-filled activities will include games, bounce houses, a costume contest, Trick-or-Treat Trail and safe Halloween fun for everyone. If inclement weather tries to dampen the evening, the event will be moved into the Community Center.

For more information regarding Pumpkins & Munchkins in Shady Park, please call 407-599-3275.

Make your own Globes of Light

On Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, you can learn how to make your own “Globes of Light.” Last year, the city revealed a new holiday Globes of Light display that decorated downtown Winter Park. If you would like to make your yard glimmer for the holidays, city staff will teach you how to make your own globes of light! You will receive step-by-step instructions, and at the end of the class, attendees will leave with their very own globe of light to take home. Please register by Friday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. by emailing [email protected] or calling 407-599-3357. Cost is only $30 per globe (proceeds to benefit Keep Winter Park Beautiful). Materials will be provided.

Calling all veterans

“Every soldier deserves a hero’s welcome.” On Friday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. the city of Winter Park will present its fourth annual Veterans Day Celebration. This event will be held in honor of all of the veterans of Winter Park at the Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheatre located at 721 W. New England Ave. Hometown Hero and star of the SuperBowl XLVIII commercial filmed in Winter Park this past January, Lt. Chuck Nadd, will be the featured guest speaker.

The city calls all veterans that have served in any military campaign or military branch in honor of our nation’s freedom. This event pays tribute to their dedicated service to our country and the community is invited to join us in honoring these distinguished men and women.

Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the VFW Post 2093 Community Band will be entertaining guests as they visit with organizations and services that offer resources specifically for veteran needs. At 10 a.m., the official program will begin with musical tributes, anecdotal speakers including Lt. Chuck Nadd, and recognition of veterans according to military branches served.

For more information regarding the city’s fourth annual Veterans Day Celebration, please call 407-599-3428.

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