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Meeting Minutes - May 18, 2026

A major development agreement for the former Wedgewood Golf Course, a wage adjustment for Lakeland police officers, and several land use decisions were all on the agenda at the May 18th City Commission meeting. The Commission also receives an exciting update from the America 250 Committee on a life-size bronze statue headed to Veterans Memorial Park — and discusses whether the city should help get the project across the finish line. Watch the latest episode of Meeting Minutes for a full rundown of what was discussed and decided. WATCH MEETING MINUTES [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1193404613] Watch the City Commission Meeting [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1192610355] Read the Meeting Agenda [https://bit.ly/4diNrMh] Check out LakelandGov.net [https://www.lakelandgov.net]

Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026

Major steps forward for Fire Station 8 in northwest Lakeland, a ten-year stormwater infrastructure funding plan, and the first public hearing on the Wedgewood Golf Course redevelopment kept the Lakeland City Commission busy at their May 4th meeting. The Commission also heard an update from the Lakeland Senior Hub on their growing efforts to connect seniors with services across the city, and approved a reduction in the electric fuel charge effective June 1st. WATCH MEETING MINUTES [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1189414505] Watch the City Commission Meeting [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1188499617] Read the Meeting Agenda [https://bit.ly/3QIpqFz] Check out LakelandGov.net [https://www.lakelandgov.net]

Listen Lakeland | May 2026 - Building Careers in the Skilled Trades

In this episode of Listen Lakeland, host Trinity Laurino welcomes Sara Taylor of GMF Steel Group for a conversation about workforce development, skilled trades, and career opportunities in Lakeland. Sara shares how GMF is helping young people and job seekers explore pathways in construction, welding, and ironworking while building a strong workplace culture rooted in community, mentorship, and long-term growth. 🌐 Listen now and stay connected with your community! Visit lakelandvision.org [http://lakelandvision.org] for more episodes and to participate in our survey. 🎧 Listen Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.

Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2026

Major steps forward for two trail projects, a grant-funded initiative to combat harmful algal blooms in the city's lakes, and a first reading of a long-awaited stormwater fee ordinance designed to fund tens of millions of dollars in drainage and water quality improvements across the city — it was a busy April 20th meeting for the Lakeland City Commission. The Commission also received a clean bill of financial health from the city's external auditors. WATCH MEETING MINUTES [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1184963081] Watch the City Commission Meeting [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1184156346] Read the Meeting Agenda [https://bit.ly/4cl7ARg] Check out LakelandGov.net [https://www.lakelandgov.net]

Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2026

At the April 6 City Commission meeting, commissioners moved forward with a decision on a closely watched land use appeal, voting to grant a de novo hearing on April 20 for the proposed Talbot House Ministries facility on Memorial Boulevard. The meeting also featured major progress on the Western Trunk sewer replacement project, new steps toward a future terminal building at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and continued investment in affordable housing. All that and more in this edition of Meeting Minutes. WATCH MEETING MINUTES [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1180808794] Watch the City Commission Meeting [https://media.lakelandgov.net/video/1179967480] Read the Meeting Agenda [https://bit.ly/3PNQ67n] Check out LakelandGov.net [https://www.lakelandgov.net]