Minutes 07-15-96MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION/GREATER BOYNTON BEACH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE MEETING HELD IN THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MOND~
PRESENT
Gerald "Jerry" Taylor, Mayor
Shirley Jaskiewicz, Vice Mayor
Matthew Bradley, Commissioner
Henderson Tillman, Commissioner
Jamie Titcomb, Commissioner
Chamber of Commerce:
Kathy Shabotynskyj, President
Mike Bottcher
Sal DeCanio
Marilyn Rudne
Candace Smith
1. INTRODUCTIONS
JULY 15, 1996, AT 7:00 P.M.
Carrie Parker, City Manager
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
Dale Sugerman, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Human
Resources
Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant to the City
Manager
Tambri Heyden, Planning and Zoning
Director
Beth Bailey, Public Information Officer
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order atl7:17 p.m. He advised that Commissioner
Bradley has a meeting at 6:30 p.m. and exl~ects to join us around 7:30 p.m.
A! Mayor Taylor's request, everyone introduced themselves.
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Al: this time, Ms. Shabotynskyj presented th~ City with the Chamber of Commerce's
n¢w membership plaque, along with an updated street map of Boynton Beach and
membership directories. The maps are tc~ b~e sold for $1.00. She thanked the City for
being members of the Chamber of Commprce.
Mayor Taylor suggested that Ms. Bailey~a~l~ertise in the monthly newsletter that these
maps are available at the Chamber of Co~ nmerce and at the City.
2. CHAMBER PARTICIPATION - JUl .~ 4TH AND 5TH
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MS. Shabotynskyj thanked the City for alit wlng the Chamber of Commerce to
participate as the concession vendor on J ~ly 4th during the Tunes In Town. She also
thanked the City for allowing the Chambe~ o~f Commerce to work with the City in
cooperation with the United Way on July ~ tll With regard to the torch event,
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Mayor Taylor felt the Chamber of Commerce and the City should work together on
these kinds of events as one unit because they are trying to do the same things. He
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said the vendors probably did not do too great this year because the year before the
food was very high priced. This year, many people brought their own food with them
because they remembered that. In addition, everyone was out on the road for the torch
event.
Ms. Shabotynskyj suggested that before the next Fourth of July, Boat Club Park and
parking be looked at. She said people have told her that they have spent more time
getting out of the parking lot than they did watching the fireworks. She would like to
figure out how we can get more people into that park, since the event can only be as
successful as the number of people that you can get in there.
Mayor Taylor asked if the City had a trolley available to take people from City Hall to the
park. City Manager Parker advised that the City only provided a trolley from the
Boynton Beach Mall to the park. Mayor Taylor did not know how many people took
advantage of that.
Mayor Taylor pointed out that when the fireworks were over, the traffic could only exit
north from the park. He said we need to figure out a way to allow the traffic to go south.
Commissioner, Titcomb felt we did not draw as big a crowd as expected because Delray
Beach drew a larger crowd this year because of all the publicity and because it was
cancelled last year.
Vipe Mayor Jaskiewicz stated that there are many people who have lived in our city for
a number of years and do not realize that Boat Club Park exists.
M~. Shabotynskyj asked if there are plans to develop that park. City Manager Parker
advised that the master plan for the park has been done for almost three years. With
thb addition of the County funding, it is going to be reworked once we get approval of
where the boat ramps have to go. The plan is to put the boat ramps as close to the Bay
Clbb as possible.
M~. Shabotynskyj wondered if there is any way we could connect the two parks with a
bolardwalk or something. City Manager Parker pointed out that people residing in the
townhouses between the two parks wanted a second fence on both sides.
MS. Shabotynskyj asked if there will be any other development of Boat Club Park. She
po nted out that it contains a huge drainage area. City Manager Parker advised that
th S area is a drainage area and an open play field for picnics, football, etc.
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Ms. Shabotynskyj pointed out that it is too Iow to use for anything during the wet
season.
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
A. Staff Review of Visions 20/20
Qity Manager Parker provided the budget message, which highlighted the minor visions
items that could be implemented in the near future.
Mayor Tay or adv sod that a Task Force was appointed to prioritize everything that was
g¢nerated at Visions 20/20, to put some time lines to those items, and to suggest
fqnding sources, and to identify the items that we can start working on immediately.
Items that are long term and are going to require substantial financing. This will give us
something to work on continuously, and let us know where we are going.
Mayor Taylor and Robert Hill appointed 12 members to this Task Force. They selected
thiese members based on who has experience putting together a strategy plan, setting
goals and meeting them, and who was able to commit their time. They did not go
through a big exercise of choosing members because they did not want to lose any
time. When the Task Force presents their report to the Commission, the Commission
will have to decide on how to proceed.
City Manager Parker advised the Task Force will meet again on July 25th.
MS. Shabotynskyj and Stormy Norm of the Chamber of Commerce are on this Task
FOrce.
B. Neighborhood Specialist and Economic Development Positions
Mr. Sugerman reported that six semi-finalists have been invited to be interviewed for
the Economic Development Coordinator position. Only four have accepted the
invitation at this time. Interviews are scheduled for Friday, July 26th, and Monday, July
29th. A panel of five individuals (City Manager Parker, Mr. Sugerman, Herb Kahlert of
the Chamber of Commerce, Richard Tambone, and William Hukill, Director of
Development of the City of Boynton Beach) will do the interviewing. The interview
panel will be responsible for shortening the list, or at least ranking the six individuals,
and their recommendation will be forwarded to the City Manager.
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City Manager Parker advised that Mr. T~
He, along with Dan Catafumo, have bee
Quantum Park. They have done numer~
Mr. Tambone's background is in industri
asked two members of the Business De,
they declined, so we asked Mr. Tambon,
Mayor Taylor explained that the membe~
because they felt it might not be proper f
Task Force, since they are supposed to
Commissioner Titcomb asked if this new
Quantum Park. City Manager Parker sa
role is economic development throughou
mbone is a commercial real estate developer.
given the responsibility for marketing
~us industrial parks throughout the County, and
development and recruitment. We had
,elopment Board to sit on this Task Force, but
as an outside alternate.
of the Business Development Board declined
them to serve on a particular community's
(eep a broad prospective for the entire County.
position will have a role in placing people in
d the Economic Development Coordinator's
[ the City.
Ms. Shabotynskyj asked when this persqn will be hired. Mr. Sugerman assumed we
wDuld be able to make a decision within ~a week to ten days after the interviews.
References will then have to be checkec~ before making an offer. He pointed out that
just because we make an offer does not mean that someone is coming on board. He
added a m n mum of two weeks for the I~erson to give their notice. So from today, it
would be at least 60 days before someor e is on board. He advised that 42 individuals
applied for this position.
With regard to the Neighborhood Project
well over 50 applicants for this position.
Interviews have not yet been scheduled.
week to ten days after the Economic Der
City Manager Parker adv sed that the NE
the ex~st~ng neighborhood groups. Ther~
would also work with the neighborhoods
a~ the City's liaison with these groups an,
problems that arise. This person would t-
neighborhood groups meet in the evenin~
Specialist, Mr. Sugerman believed there were
['he list has been shortened to six individuals.
He imaged they would be scheduled within a
elopment Coordinator interviews.
ghborhood Project Specialist would work with
are three or four groups so far. This person
n forming new neighborhood groups, and act
t the City departments to work out any
ave flexible work hours because most of the
IS.
The Economic Development Coordinato~
will be doing the recruitment effort with th
CCunty to try to get new businesses in.
ha~ndle problems such as garbage not being
will not handle petty complaints. This person
.~ companies, grant writing, and deal with the
he Neighborhood Project Specialist will
picked up, dumpsters being in the wrong
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place, or the need to change a parking lot around. This person will interface with the
appropriate City department if there is a problem, and work with Code Enforcement to
clean up the neighborhoods, or whatever the issue
C. Marina Development
Edward Garcia's July 12, 1996 letter to Mayor Taylor was provided with the agenda.
Mayor Taylor advised that Mr. Garcia has offered to develop the marina according to
the plan he submitted in 1990. However, the lighthouse was removed and three
restaurants were added. There will be shops along one side of the boat storage, and
apartments over the restaurants and shops. Mr. Garcia intends to make the entire
exterior of the boat storage to blend in with the restaurants and shops in a New England
fishing village motif. (Conceptual drawings were displayed.) Mr. Garcia has no problem
wlth making this a fishing village type atmosphere which the community seemed to
want. He has done this in other areas.
Mayor Taylor stated that any developer needs some sort of cash flow source. The boat
storage would be Mr. Garcia's cash flow to offset everything else.
M~yor Taylor said this plan is much more doable in the immediate future than the
original concept with the 380 condos. It is doable in the next 18 to 24 months.
Mr. Garcia wants to work in partnership with the City on this; therefore, he is asking the
Ci!y to cooperate with him with regard to permit fees, etc. He listed the economic
incentives in his letter. Mayor Taylor said the City may be able to accommodate some
of the incentives. Mr. Garcia is supposed to present his plan for conceptual approval at
the City Commission meeting tomorrow evening. If the Commission approves it, he wilJ
go through the normal site plan process. With regard to the site plan, Mr. Garcia does
no~ want to start from scratch. He wants fo modify his original site plan, and if
approved, go through the normal process with a final site plan.
Mayor Taylor reiterated that this can be done in the next coupte of years, and it could
belthe catalyst to our downtown. He pointed out that we need someone to make that
first investment so that others will follow. This is on a much smaller scale, but it is
doable. Mr. Garcia sees this as Phase 1, and has already talked to Mayor Taylor about
Phases 2, 3, and 4. Mayor Taylor stated that the community has waited for many years
forlsomething to happen and if we do not take the first step, the others will never come.
C°~missioner Bradley asked if Mr. Garcia is going to present more than the conceptual
presentation tomorrow evening. City Manager Parker and Mayor Taylor advised that
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Mr. Garcia is not going to spend any more to do anything else until the Commission
approves the concept. If they do, Mr. Garcia will return with a site plan. This costs
money and he is not going to do it unless he has the Commission's approval.
City Manager pointed out that the plan is fairly well detailed already. It is the 1990 site
plan with the changes outlined in Mr. Garcia's letter, which are as follows:
removal of the lighthouse and replacement with a restaurant of
approximately 8,800 square feet
addition of a convenience plaza adjacent to gas pumps
reduction in size of raw bar to 1,200 square feet
inclusion of 6,000 square foot restaurant at center of main shopping area
the second floor will be a mix of office space and residential apartments
and/or condominiums
Mr. DeCanio pointed out that there has been financing difficulties in the past and asked
what is different now. Mayor Taylor stated that Mr. Garcia has the money. He did not
know whether Mr. Garcia intends to finance it entirely by himself or if he is going to go
out and interest other people. Mayor Taylor pointed out that Mr. Garcia is a major
developer who has done this in the past.
COmmissioner Tillman wondered if the banquet room that was contained in the original
plum could be phased into this plan.
MS. Shabotynskyj asked if there will be a connection into that property from Boynton
Beach Boulevard. City Manager Parker advised that Mr. Garcia has not shown that yet.
Hqwever, one of Mr. Simmon's ideas was to connect the rear corner of the property.
Mayor Taylor felt it would be desirable to do that. Mr. Bottcher recommended trying to
fin~ a way to connect with Mangrove Park. Mayor Taylor advised him that Mr. Garcia
ha~s talked about that. City Manager Parker advised that Janet Hall owns the property
in between; therefore, Mr. Garcia cannot go through it without buying it or renting it from
her.
MS. Shabotynskyj advised that volunteers, including Barclay Garnsey and Bob Taylor,
have been cleaning up that property on a regular basis. In addition, the Cit removed
th~ debris that was cut down. However, it is Very overgrown and we need ~bushhog to
get in there. She asked if the City would arrahge to do that or ask Mr. Garcia to do it.
City Manager Parker advised that it was never trimmed down and is in its natural state;
therefore, it is allowed to remain that way.
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D. High School Construction Expectations
Ms. Shabotynskyj asked how the Chamber of Commerce can be of assistance with
regard to this matter,
Mayor Taylor advised that we are working on putting a Task Force together with the
School Board to see if another plan can be devised. The School Board is in such a
tdrmoil. At their last meeting, the Superintendent commented that even if they pass the
tax in November, she was not ready to do anything with it because they do not have a
plan. If they had the money right now, they do not know where they are supposed to
put the schools because they have not worked on that and they do not have that plan.
Therefore, this will not go before the voters until March at the earliest. Also, they have
not worked out whether that would be for both concurrency and the tax or what.
We have asked the Task Force to at least meet and see if we can keep the pressure
on. Mayor Taylor did not know how the School Board can sit there for the next year or
two and do nothing. They have to do something, and if they do, Boynton Beach should
be the top priority.
Atlthe meeting with the Commission and the School Board, a couple of the members
wanted to work towards a solution with us to get something going to build a school.
HOwever, a couple of the School Board members were not present. Perhaps we can
work on those members to get their vote. The School Board is hesitant about dipping
into any more of their COP funds; however, two-thirds of it is unused. Mrs. Gleason
commented that they do not want to touch that unless their backs are up against the
wall. Mayor Taylor stated that when you are 30 schools short and you do not know
where the next dollar is coming from, your back is up against the wall. He felt they
ne~ad to seriously reconsider their position. He thinks this is the message we should
take forward.
COmmissioner Bradley felt that, unfortunately, they will not experience having their
backs up against the wall until thousands of parents complain about double sessions.
They are talking about double sessions in elementary school. He thinks some of the
School Board members are willing to sit and let the pressure build. He agreed with
Ma~yor Taylor that it seems there were a couple of votes, at least, that we can count on.
Commissioner Bradley said staff was going to look into the possibility of the turnkey
notion. City Manager Parker stated that the Superintendent is in Maryland and is
exl~ected., to return in a week. She received our message and is working on setting that
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u:p when she returns. City Mana
members, especially Bob Hayes
that since they were not present,
firsthand.
Ms. Shabotynskyj felt the comm[
force the staff to come up with a
Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz advised t,
Gleason promised that the next
Qommissioner Tillman advised t
bbdget for 1996/97. He stated ti'
fdr the two middle schools out w(
oOt that they were not priorities b
SChool Board members were sa'
need to keep the heat on and ml
Cihamber to push the communit'
wlas promised a high school in th
being double taxed because the
should be there now.
V ce Mayor Jaskiewicz felt we w~
the r explanation. She agreed w(
send a different delegation to ev6
M~yor Taylor pointed out that the
going to vote for the Boynton Higi
frbm the candidates on where th6
Mm. Shabotynskyj said it appears
fo~ future School Boards. She fei
new, and we should do whatever
we can live with. She said there
idl!eness right now, and it is not h
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~ler Parker suggested talking to the School Board
who have not attended the meetings. She pointed out
they have not heard the presentations or discussions
nity needs to get the School Board administration to
~lan where to build the schools if they had the money.
lat William Graham, Sandra Richmond, and Jody
igh school that ks built will be built in Boynton Beach.
at they are talking about suspending the construction
at Ms. Gleason said they took $37 million out in COPs
st because that was a priority. However, he pointed
.~fore the Boynton Beach High School. He felt the
lng things just to cover themselves. He thinks we
re heat needs to come from the Commission and the
He said if he was a parent in Boynton Beach and
1986 bond issue, he would be concerned about
)arents are paying the debt service on a school that
re too complacent in past years when we accepted
need to keep the heat on. She suggested that we
ry School Board meeting.
election is coming up and we need to know who is not
School and who is. We need to get a commitment
stand if they want our support.
lat this School Board will not make positive decisions
:we need commitments from the people who we have
t takes to get them to make a policy statement that
~ no direction getting pushed. There is a lot of
Iping our community.
C¢mmissioner Titcomb pointed o~t that the School Board is split. He suggested that
we work on the School Board members who are cooperative and sympathetic toward
oLir needs.
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Ms. Shabotynskyj suggested asking their staff to come back with a plan of their
priorities. Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz said she asked them for this and Mr. Zabik said they
were working on it.
City Manager Parker advised that the School Board will vote on their budgets on July
29th and 30th.
Commissioner Bradley liked the idea of bringing this issue to the level of public debate.
He stated that if every candidate took the position that accountability is the number one
issue and uses the example of how the City of Boynton Beach was promised a high
school in 1986 and does not have one, the more that becomes a County-wide issue in
all the district races, the heat will be on the incumbents.
Commissioner Tillman suggested that the Education Advisory Board and the Chamber
of Commerce invite the School Board candidates to hold a discussion forum.
Ms. Shabotynskyj advised that the School Board election is going to be held on
September 3, and that does not give us much time to put together a program. The
Chamber of Commerce Committee does not meet again until the middle of August.
Commissioner Titcomb felt this warrants a special meeting. Ms. Shabotynskyj will bring
this matter to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce Committee.
Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz reiterated that several people should attend every School Board
meeting to speak on behalf of Boynton Beach. Ms. Shabotynskyj felt we could get
volunteers from the Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Education
Advisory Board to do that. She pointed out; however, that elected officials get to speak
ati6:00 p.m. and the general public has to speak at the end of the agenda, which can
be very late. Mayor Taylor said we can go and keep hammering them on commitment.
We can ask them how they expect the people of Palm Beach County to believe in their
promises for the future if they do not live up to their promises in the past, and we can
keep making it public at every School Board meeting.
MS. Shabotynskyj said we are at a standstill and cannot move forward as a community
until we get them to move forward. The only thing that is pending is Mr. Zabik's plan.
She asked if there is anything else we can get in the works.
City Manager Parker adv sed that we have made some presentations to the Schoo
Bqard and their staff regarding how to get the school started now without waiting for the
taR to be passed. Since that meeting, we have had two more proposals from individual
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developers who have offered to build a school and lease it back to the School Board.
Therefore, the School Board has other alternatives available to them that would fit
within their current budgetary constraints to start the school now. The school is ready
to go in 60 days.
Commissioner Bradley advised that we need to get it on the capital budget for this year.
Once that is done, discussion can ensue about how to fund it. Ms. Shabotynskyj
ppinted out that a draft of the School Board budget must exist if they are voting on it in
two weeks. She said the Chamber of Commerce is plugging away and has
representatives on every committee possible. City Manager Parker suggested calling
and writing the individual School Board members. Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz suggested
sending letters to the editors of the newspapers. Mayor Taylor felt it was a good idea to
encourage a letter writing campaign.
E. Extended Term Limits - Action Plan
C!ty Manager Parker distributed copies of the Charter language that is going to be on
ttle ballot in November.
Mis. Shabotynskyj advised that the Chamber of Commerce supports extending the term
limits and asked if they should develop an action plan to try to get the community to
support it as well.
City Manager Parker advised that the City is restricted from spending City dollars on
influencing a referendum vote. The City can only spend dollars on informational pieces.
Therefore, any ads, etc., need to come from the Chamber of Commerce or any other
group.
M~yor Taylor explained that the term hm~ts m Boynton Beach riaht now are two ears
wl~ch were thought to be too short. We looked at the term limits in other cities and
d~cided to ask the voters if they would be in favor of two 3 year terms·
M~. Shabotynskyj asked if it is known how the voters feel about this. Mayor Taylor felt
th~tt the people who may oppose it will be very vocal. Commissioner Titcomb pointed
cLOt that it has been turned down by the voters in many cities. Commissioner Tillman
feint the key to getting the people to vote in favor of extended term mits is to
coimmunicate the positive points, namely, this will save the City money and will make
the City government more stable and efficient.
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Ms. Shabotynskyj advised that the Chamber of Commerce will be having a legislative
program on September 10th in cooperation with the Delray Beach Chamber of
Commerce, and can talk about this at that time. If the City gives the Chamber of
Commerce an information piece, they can circulate it and be available as keynote
speakers on this topic. Ms. Shabotynskyj will turn this over to one of the Chamber of
Commerce Committees to see if they can develop a plan. They can also provide
information on this in their September, October and November newsletters to allow
people to form their opinions.
Commissioner Bradley advised that it should be clarified that the elections will be
staggered because this came up when it was discussed at the City Commission
meeting.
City Manager Parker explained that assuming it passes, two seats (District II and
District IV) would be up in the next election in March. They then would sit for three year
terms. The following year, the Mayor, District I and District III would be up. They then
wbuld sit for three year terms. Therefore, you never have a year when everyone is up
foir election.
M~s. Shabotynskyj advised that the Chamber of Commerce will work on this, but they
need an information piece from the City.
4, NEW IDEAS/ISSUES
Cgmmissioner Bradley asked if there is any chance that by November we would have a
g~neraJ obligation bond ready. He was not saying that it should happen, but some
people think we should strike while the iron is hot. He pointed out that since Visions,
there is momentum and a lot is happening in the City right now.
City Manager Parker advised that the first reading of the ordinance would have to be
h~ld at the ast meeting in August. Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz felt we have to be very
careful about informing the public on what we are going to use it for. We also need to
gift their input and get them involved in it.
COmmissioner Bradley asked how soon after Visions did Delray Beach go after a bond.
MS. Shabotynskyj advised that it was longer than six months because it took six months
' r
to p omote it. Mayor Taylor said you need to promote it well. Commissioner Bradley
ag~'eed; however, he was afraid we are going to lose momentum.
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Commissioner Bradley suggested that everyone start thinking about this because
March is just around the corner and he did not want it to go past March. Vice Mayor
Jaskiewicz stated that we can start implementing some of our goals that do not require
extra funds, and we can keep pointing out this was a result of Visions 20/20.
Commissioner Titcomb suggested having a regular line item on the City Commission
agenda for a Visions Update, and perhaps have the Visions Task Force report on what
projects have been attributed to the Visions document. Commissioner Bradley felt this
would also act as a stimulus to the Task Force.
Jim Zengage said during Visions 20/20, there was discussion about recognizing
p~'operty owners and businesses by presenting them with a sign. City Manager Parker
suggested the sign be similar to a real estate sign with a heavy wooden pole. She
advised that permits are not required.
Mayor Taylor advised that the new playground does not have a water fountain and
tl~ere is no place to get water on the weekends. City Manager Parker advised that the
people can use the Civic Center, which is open on the weekends. Aisc, the Police
Department lobby is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Commissioner Bradley
suggested putting some signage up indicating that. Commissioner Tillman expressed
concern for the children because they would have to cross the street to get to these
facilities. Mayor Taylor suggested running a pipe out from the school to a water
fountain outside.
MS. Shabotynskyj asked if the City is still thinking about closing off 1st Street and if
there is a master plan for the site. City Manager Parker advised that we have not
pursued this because we are waiting to see what the plans are for the 1927 school after
the 1913 school is rehabilitated. We are going to tear down the Civic Center and do a
master plan for all three blocks. We have not decided what to do with the 1927 school.
It !s going to cost $4 million just to rehabilitate it.
5. COMMENTS FROM STAFF, PUBLIC, COMMISSIONERS
Ms. Shabotynskyj announced that the Cafe Barista on Ocean Avenue is now open from
7:00 a.m. to midnight. It is the City's first redevelopment project. She advised that the
owner of the cafe has had a lot of struggles with redeveloping this property because it is
old. There are many difficulties there, and it will be helpful when the Economic
Development Coordinator is hired. She said this area is unique and we do not want to
belnd the rules throughout the City. There will be entertainment at the Cafe Badsta this
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Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. The owner plans to have entertainment there
regularly.
Ms. Shabotynskyj also announced that there will be a luncheon program at JFK's
Rothman Center on July 26th at 11:30 a.m. Gary Heinz from the Business
Development Board will be the guest speaker. He will talk about the $1.3 billion
economic impact that is the spinoff impact of businesses, not the companies that locate
in your community, but all the things that happen to all the businesses and to the
surrounding communities. In August, the Police Chief of Boynton Beach, Marshall
Gage, wilt be the guest speaker. He will talk about the future of the Boynton Beach
Police Department.
Ms. Shabotynskyj inquired about the Riverwalk project. Mayor Taylor advised that
Walgreens will have new facades and a drive through window. The proposed
Winn-Dixie will be the biggest, most modern Winn-Dixie in Florida. It passed Planning
and Zoning and is coming before the City Commission tomorrow evening. There has
been some talk about a restaurant being located between the bridge and the
Intracoastal.
Ms. Shabotynskyj asked if the City is planning construction on Ocean Avenue for street
lights. City Manager Parker said that will start in three days. Ms. Shabotynskyj asked if
the sidewalk is going to be widened. She said the owner of Cafe Barista was
contemplating putting some tables and chairs out on the sidewalk. Mayor Taylor
pointed out that as the Code now exists, it will cost her $2,000 per seat.
Ms. Shabotynskyj pointed out that these seats would also be on the City's right-of-way.
City Manager Parker advised that many of the Codes need to be redone, including the
parking codes, utilities, and setbacks. Mayor Taylor advised that Planning and Zoning
has been working on an overlay plan for the downtown to do those kinds of things that
you cannot do anywhere else. City Manager Parker said we are recommending that a
consultant be hired to do that plan because City staff does not have the time to do that.
Ms. Shabotynskyj asked when this will be done. City Manager Parker advised that the
Visions plan will identify what we need to farm out to other people, the time frames, and
the cost estimates. There is $300,000 proposed in the budget to have some studies
do;ne. The Commission needs to discuss this at the budget workshops next week.
MS. Shabotynskyj inquired about the facade program. Mr. Hawkins advised that the
City Commission put $50,000 aside to do a facade program. He explained that the
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language is being finished up and an economic grant will be submitted through the
COunty. He estimated these programs to be a couple of months away.
Ms. Shabotynskyj asked if the businesses on Boynton Beach Boulevard would be
eligible for those programs. City Manager Parker advised that everyone in the CRA
would be eligible. Ms. Shabotynskyj intends to bring this up at the Boynton Beach
Boulevard Association meeting on September 30th. Mr. Hawkins advised that those
People who are interested having been keeping informed. City Manager Parker
advised that we have a backlog of people who applied last year. They already did
some improvements and are requesting reimbursement. Since they were in the
pipelines, we are probably going to recommend that they be retroactive.
City Manager Parker advised that a gentleman wants to open a bakery/deli shop in the
old print store next to Harvey Oyer's building downtown. He would have a wholesale
bakery in the rear and a retail bakery/deli in the front. She advised that all the people
are interested in improving the buildings, not just moving into them.
Ms. Shabotynskyj advised that the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is
working on a plan for North Federal Highway, and asked if they are keeping us abreast.
Msl Heyden answered affirmatively.
In response to a question from someone in the audience, City Manager Parker advised
that the intersection of Woolbright and 1-95 is on the five year plan. The County is
goihg to expand Woolbright Road from 1-95 to Congress Avenue this upcoming year.
They are adding more lanes, so there will be more concrete there.
vice Mayor Jaskiewicz suggested that they re-evaluate the need to widen Woolbright
Road since they have improved the intersection. However, City Manager Parker stated
that!the County has taken in consideration the number of trips that will be generated on
that road by future development in the west.
6. NEXT WORKSHOP MEETING
The next workshop meeting was scheduled for Monday, October 7, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
at th~ Library Program Room.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
ATTEST:
Cite'clerk
~cording Secretary/
(Two Tapes)
CommiSsioner
/mm~ssioner
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