Winter Park City Talk

March 23 City Commission meeting

There will be a City Commission meeting Monday, March 23, 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:

Please join us for the official oath of office ceremony for the city’s newly elected:

• Commissioner Greg Seidel

• Mayor Steve Leary

Mayor’s Report

• Presentation of awards - Tree City USA, Tree Growth, and Tree Line USA

• Proclamation – Water Conservation Month – April 2015

Non-Action Items

• Decorative lighting for city collector streets

• Financial report for January 2015

• Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended Sept. 30, 2014.

Consent Agenda

• Approve the minutes of March 9, 2015.

• Approve the encroachment agreement with Swetman Building, LLLP to place two canopy support columns on the property which will encroach into the right-of-way along Park Avenue at 358 N. Park Ave.

• Approve formal solicitations (for a complete list, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/ccpackets)

• Approve the agreement between the city and Rollins College allowing for the construction of a restroom building in Martin Luther King Jr. Park to serve the Rollins College Softball Stadium and park visitors, and authorize the mayor to execute agreement.

Public Hearings

• Request of Mr. and Mrs. King for the annexed property at 1802 Stonehurst Road:

— Second reading of the ordinance annexing 1802 Stonehurst Road.

— First reading of the ordinance amending the comprehensive plan future land use map to establish a Single Family Future Land Use designation.

— First reading of the ordinance amending the official zoning map to establish Single Family Residential (R-1AA) District zoning.

• Second reading of the ordinance annexing a portion of the Howell Branch right-of-way from 1620 Howell Branch Road, east to the city limits.

• Request of Morney Partnership Ltd.:

— First reading of the ordinance vacating and abandoning an unused Florida Power distribution easement located at 326 Hannibal Square East.

• Adoption of the fee schedule effective April 1, 2015.

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.

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival road closures

On March 19, New England Avenue will be closed from 1 to 9 p.m. between Virginia and Pennsylvania avenues. March 20 through March 22, Park Avenue will be closed between Lyman and Canton avenues.

Sidewalk Art Festival SunRail tips

• Please be sure to check the schedule, as service will be limited during the weekend.

• Regularly scheduled service will be provided Friday.

• Watch your step getting on and off trains.

• Always look for a second train coming.

• Avoid distractions near railroad tracks.

• Cross tracks only at designated areas, and never when pedestrian warning signals are flashing.

• Do not walk or place objects on the tracks.

• Always stay well behind the yellow line on platforms, for your safety and the safety of your fellow passengers.

• Observe railroad signs and signals.

• Please be patient and respectful of your fellow passengers as platforms and trains will likely be crowded.

• Passengers will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis as there is no reserved seating on SunRail.

Annual Spring Cleanup

It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning and the city of Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup.

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 their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

Customer location and assigned pickup day:

North of Fairbanks/Aloma: Thursday, May 7, or Friday, May 8

South of Fairbanks/Aloma: Thursday, May 14, or Friday, May 15

Please note:

• Hazardous waste, electronics and yard waste are not included in the Spring Cleanup.

• If you live in an apartment, townhome or condo that does not provide curbside service, please contact Waste Pro directly for a large item pickup (fees may apply).

For more information regarding Winter Park’s annual Spring Cleanup, please contact Utility Billing Customer Service at 407-599-3220 or Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.

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