Minutes 04-26-99
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
HELD IN THE LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1999 AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Gerald Broening, Mayor Wilfred Hawkins, Interim City Manager
Henderson Tillman, Vice Mayor James Cherof, City Attorney
Ronald Weiland, Commissioner Diane Reese, Finance Director
Nellie Denahan, Commissioner
William Sherman, Commissioner
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Broening called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The purpose of this meeting was to
offer the new Commissioners an opportunity to learn about the CRA and have a base line of
information.
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
Vice Mayor Tillman moved approval. Commissioner Denahan seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 8, 1999
Commissioner Denahan moved approval. Vice Mayor Tillman seconded the motion that carried
unanimously.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion of CRA State Statute
Attorney Cherof explained that the State Statute is detailed and very important because it is the
building block for community redevelopment. The Statute creates a lot of definitions for
conditions that exist in municipalities that need special attention. The Statute anticipated that
City Commissions have so much to do that it would not be sufficient to include these detailed
redevelopment issues under home rule powers. In addition, there might be conditions where
Commissions would turn over redevelopment areas, in part or in full, to separate or
independent boards. In situations where municipalities do not want to turn over this authority
to a board, these redevelopment activities are so important that they require special attention in
the Statute.
The Statute is Chapter 163. Attorney Cherof read an edited version of key provisions of the
Statute as follows:
“Any municipality, to the greatest extent that it determines it is feasible, shall
afford maximum opportunity in relationship to rehabilitation or redevelopment of
a community redevelopment area. They shall do it by looking to private
enterprise.”
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The primary task of the City Commission, as the Community Redevelopment Agency, is to
stimulate redevelopment by looking to the private community. Offering special types of taxing
arrangements, incentives, cost sharing, doing infrastructure improvements, etc. can accomplish
this.
The key to a determination that there is a need for a Community Redevelopment Agency is that
there is a need for a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). There was a finding here in
Boynton Beach many years ago that this City had an area that was either a slum or blighted
area that required rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment. All of those needs were in
conjunction with ensuring that the public’s health, safety and welfare were addressed. The
Community Redevelopment Area’s boundaries were expanded last year. The consultant to the
City identified that the area was too compact and did not enable the City to fully redevelop even
that compact area without looking beyond those boundaries. A study was performed and the
area was broadened to extend from the eastside of Federal Highway to the Intracoastal
Waterway, north and south along Federal Highway within the boundaries of the City.
Past and present Commissioners have requested a clarification of their powers. The powers are
not listed in the Statute. However, it states that when a Community Redevelopment Plan has
been developed, the Community Redevelopment Agency has whatever powers are necessary to
implement the Plan with the exception of the following powers that are reserved for the City
Commission:
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The power to determine that an area is a slum or blighted area.
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The power to grant final approval of redevelopment plans and modifications.
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The power to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds.
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The power to approve the acquisition, demolition, removal and disposal of
property.
The Community Redevelopment Agency has very broad power and this is the reason why the
CRA is required to meet in the public and get public feedback before proceeding.
Mayor Broening recalled a previous discussion of the role of the Planning & Development Board
in this process. Mayor Broening requested clarification of the process a developer would follow
when submitting a plan.
Attorney Cherof advised that this is an issue that was not resolved. When someone has a
development, they proceed in the same manner by visiting with the Development Department
with their ideas or application. Staff makes an analysis. If the proposed development is within
the CRA and there is something unique such as the abandonment of property, acquisition of
property, a reconfiguration or rezoning of property, or change in a land use element, staff
would move the application forward to the Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA could
make findings and recommendations. The CRA, in the Community Redevelopment Area, should
be a filtering point for these ideas before they get to the Commission. We do not have a
satisfactory outline available for the development community that talks about the process or
timetable involved.
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In response to Mr. Wische, Attorney Cherof advised that developers could not bypass the
Planning & Development Board when submitting proposals for the Community Redevelopment
Area because the Planning & Development Board is part of the regular approval process for any
development. The Community Redevelopment Agency would look at the application and put it
into context with the Community Redevelopment Plan to determine whether or not it meets the
requirements of the Plan.
Mayor Broening asked for clarification of the relationship between the City Commission and the
Community Redevelopment Agency. Attorney Cherof explained that a good argument could be
made that having the Commission serve as the CRA facilitates the process. If a project came
forward where the CRA felt it would be necessary to acquire easements or rights-of-way, the
CRA could facilitate in getting that land voluntarily. If the property owners resisted, the City
Commission would then address the issue of condemnation.
B. Discussion of CRA Operations & Funding
Diane Reese, Finance Director, provided an overview of CRA financing. Much of this money is
reserved as follows:
Community Redevelopment Agency
Fund Balance as of September 30, 1998 - $611,563
Façade Program - $ 30,000
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Core Grant - 12,725
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Home Improvement - 47,737
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Matching Grant* 175,550*
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Appropriated to 1998/99 Budget 250,000
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TOTAL RESERVED $ 516,012
UNRESERVED* $ 95,551*
*Current Monies available for new projects.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Prior Year Fund Balance Appropriated for 1998/99 Budget - $250,000
TIF Taxes (Ad Valorem Taxes from City & County - $208,736
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Interest Income - 33,000
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TOTAL NEW REVENUE $241,736
TOTAL PRIOR YEAR FUND BALANCE & NEW REVENUE $491,736
1998/99 BUDGETED EXPENSES $491,736
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Community Redevelopment Agency
1998/99 Budgeted Expenses
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Operating Expenses - $ 17,896
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Housing Program 254,586
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Other Contractual Services - 11,000
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Land Acquisition - 85,000
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CRA Improvements - 122,154
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Furniture/Fixtures - 1,100
TOTAL 1998/99 BUDGET $ 491,736
Ms. Reese explained that to determine the TIF in the Community Redevelopment Area, the
taxable value before the creation of the CRA must be determined. In 1982, the value of the
CRA was $78,410,000. In 1983, the CRA was created and the taxable value was $59 million.
Those numbers are subtracted, the number of tax dollars that can be appropriated to the CRA
results. That resulting taxable value was $18 million. That number is then multiplied by the
City’s millage rate of 7.18. The City’s share would be $127,268 and the County’s share would
be $81,468 for a total of $208,736.
Ms. Reese briefly discussed the history of expenditures in the CRA. (A copy of this information
is attached to the original set of these minutes on file in the City Clerk’s Office.)
Larry Finkelstein asked if the $125,000 of CBDG grant funds goes into the CRA budget. Ms.
Reese responded affirmatively. Mr. Finkelstein said the previous Commission allocated
$150,000 when they dissolved the Economic Development budget. He questioned whether or
not that funding was included in the CRA budget. Ms. Reese explained that the $150,000 is
part of the reserve.
Mr. Hawkins reported that one of the main reasons the CRA was expanded was to allow the
City to redevelop the eastern half of the City. He referred to growth projections that were
included in back-up material. We can anticipate a 3% growth rate by the year 2000. That 3%
growth rate would result in realization of $262,000. Visions 20/20 helped establish and provide
the basis to allow for this expansion. The County has approved the expansion and we are
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expecting a valuation projection from the Appraiser’s Office by June 1.
Since we have the justification for the expansion, the next major step involves planning. A
decision must be made regarding what we plan to do in the area, where we plan to begin and
how it will be accomplished. This will tie into the Visions 20/20 Plan. The consultants named
specific districts such as the Downtown District, the Ocean District, the Coastal Quarter South,
the Coastal Quarter North, Boynton Beach Boat Club Park Area, and the Western Community
Center Park Area. The consultants defined these areas in an effort to provide areas of attention
to allow us to prioritize where to begin and how we would proceed with redevelopment. We
can plan specific redevelopment activity in the coming years. We will do district planning and
overlay zoning type planning. We are getting ready to start the overlay zoning process in order
to plan specific projects within the districts. One of the major concerns is prioritization. One of
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the most important purposes of the Community Redevelopment Act is to encourage private
development or public sector/private development. This is the process used to accomplish
redevelopment. We can expect additional dollars in the Year 2000. At that point we can move
forward with prioritizing on the areas of concentration.
When Mayor Broening expressed his opinion that prioritization had been accomplished in the
Visions 20/20 Plan, Mr. Hawkins advised that the Visions 20/20 Plan contained suggestions and
ideas. We do not currently have a CRA Plan and at some future date, we will want our own
CRA Plan.
C. Update & Discussion on CRA Projects
We have five priority projects that will be paid for from General Fund dollars. They are:
Ocean Avenue Promenade - $1,100,000
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Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade - 1,000,000
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Surface Parking - 750,000
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City Club - 1,000,000
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Neighborhood Projects - 500,000
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SUBTOTAL $ 4,350,000
Blue Lagoon Stormwater Facility - $4,900,000*
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TOTAL $ 9,250,000
*Paid for from the Utilities budget.
Ocean Avenue Promenade
In the Visions 20/20 document, the consultants divided the Ocean Avenue Promenade into
sections with the 500 Block, from Federal Highway to the railroad tracks, a residential area from
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the railroad tracks to NE 1 Street, and the Town Square Area from NE 1 Street to the end.
Staff is in the process of planning the engineering for the redevelopment of Ocean Avenue.
The City will do the infrastructure improvements along the Ocean Avenue corridor that may
include street paver bricks, additional landscaping, paver bricks along Seacrest Boulevard and
Ocean Avenue, the imposition of a City seal, and underground utilities. There will be extension
of the width of the sidewalk, the addition of paver bricks, planting of trees and lush
landscaping, the addition of a bike lane, benches, trash receptacles and tree planters. Gee and
Jenson will do the engineering and staff will be the project team. The business community
along Ocean Avenue will be presented with Option A and Option B. It is anticipated that the
project team will begin working on this project within the next two weeks and a project
schedule should be ready by mid to late May.
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Bruce Black asked if the Dolphin Project is going to be a reality. Mr. Francios anticipates
receiving the final permitting for the expansion of the Dolphin next week and the project should
be open for business in October of this year.
Mr. Hawkins explained that the City’s intention is to do the infrastructure along Ocean Avenue
all at one time since that is the most cost-effective way to complete the project. It will be a
trying time for the people along Ocean Avenue. The project could take 18 months to complete.
The City hopes to have this project up and running by the end of this year. Mr. Hawkins said
that a part of the project might require going slightly past the right-of-way onto some private
property to do some landscaping and wall treatments. He is hopeful this will not present a
difficult situation.
Mayor Broening inquired as to whether or not the merchants and residents were polled to get
their input on this project. Mr. Hawkins responded negatively but said the City has advised
people to review the Visions 20/20 document to view the concepts. The City will plan meetings
with all of the affected people so that they have an opportunity to select their choice of either
Option A or Option B.
Christine Francios asked if the Ocean Avenue project would be completed at the same time as
the Ocean Avenue Bridge construction. Mr. Hawkins responded that we would like everything
completed at the same time and that is the reason why the City is fast-tracking the Ocean
Avenue Promenade project. Mayor Broening pointed out that the bridge project is on schedule
because of an incentive clause in the contract. Mr. Hawkins explained that this is an option
available to us because it is a contractual agreement.
Neighborhood Plans
Mr. Hawkins advised that we are completing neighborhood plans. The CRA agreed to allow the
neighborhoods to get together to develop plans. Bruce Black advised that his neighborhood
encompasses from Boynton Beach Boulevard to Woolbright Road and from Seacrest Boulevard
to I-95. The residents met with Hank Ackermann and Dan DeCarlo to discuss items they would
like to see in their neighborhood over the next five to twenty years. The community prioritized
their list and will develop a plan. One of the things they talked about included sidewalks. On
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SW 10 and SW 12 sidewalks would be provided on one side of the street from Seacrest
Boulevard to Forest Park Elementary School. Two other items involve the 57 vacant parcels of
land in the community. The residents would like two neighborhood parks. Some of the
residents would like to see bronze historical markers. One of the wildest ideas was to bring the
monumental arch over from the West Side of I-95 and Ocean Avenue.
The City wants the communities to come together to formulate their plans for submission to the
City Commission. The Commission will then decide on the level of funding for the project. No
boundaries have been set for the $500,000 that has been set aside for neighborhoods.
However, the desire is that the emphasis will be on the older eastern side of Boynton Beach.
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Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade
When considering the funding for Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade, a decision was made
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to phase this project. Phase I will be from Boynton Beach Boulevard to NE 6 Street. The first
phase will be easier and deals with existing rights-of-way. The second phase is more difficult
because of Department of Environmental Regulation permitting and rights-of-way. Phase I will
address the entranceway. The City is currently working on some of the permitting issues and
working with FDOT to determine ownership issues of the property toward the end of the
Promenade. There is some private sector interest in this area. Once a decision is made on how
we want this Promenade to look, we can move forward with Phase I. The money has already
been set aside for Phase I.
Surface Parking
The Visions 20/20 Plan suggesting setting aside money to help kick-start the parking application
in the CBD. The developers of the marina project advised the former City Commissioners that
they had a parking concern. They presented a proposal that could possibly allow the City to
participate in dealing with the parking issue on-site at the marina and the overall parking in the
downtown. The suggestion was that the City use $750,000 in helping the marina deal with this
issue. The City is still in the development stage of those discussions and this issue has not yet
come back to the Commission for final action. The developers understood that the City would
not cut them a check for $750,000 so that they could build a parking garage. The idea was for
them to come back with a parking plan. We would then give incremental disbursements of the
funds if that were the Commission’s desire.
The City has hired a consultant who is working on fine-tuning a parking plan for the CRA. The
Visions 20/20 study broached the discussion of the need for future parking. We have refined
and further defined more accurately our parking needs in the downtown redevelopment area.
They will provide more specific data and statistics to help us plan how to deal with parking.
In response to Mr. Finkelstein, Mr. Hawkins advised that the boundaries of the study cover only
the CBD area.
Commissioner Denahan pointed out that until the Developer’s Agreement is finalized for the
marina, the City has conceptually agreed to give $750,000 toward parking in the area.
Therefore, looking for a solution for the whole parking issue has been stalled. Therefore, the
Commission cannot move forward until that issue is settled. Commissioner Denahan is
uncomfortable with this situation.
Mr. Hawkins explained that the former Commission was given a proposal. They told the
developer to go forward and bring back something more concrete for consideration. Therefore,
the Commission has the full opportunity to do whatever it wants to do with the funding. The
City wants to control the parking scenario in the downtown. An ordinance was passed that
restricts the uses in the area and eliminates the possibility of commercial parking lots.
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Intracoastal Waterway Park Master Plan
With plans in place to demolish Royal Palm Clubhouse, the City is concerned about replacing
that facility for City function space. One proposal was to put a facility on the Intracoastal Park
site. One million dollars has been set aside for City Club. Mr. Hawkins referred to a rendering
that was prepared in 1992 by Wallace Roberts and Todd. That plan talked about what could
possibly go in that park. Wallace Roberts and Todd had a planning process that involved the
community and three themes were identified. They were a passive park, civic/arts park, or civic
center.
Blue Lagoon Stormwater Project
The engineering has not been completed on this project. The purpose of this project is to
provide a place for storage and treatment of stormwater and to be able to handle new
development downtown.
Attorney Cherof advised that a lawsuit is pending with respect to the property. The City
acquired the property through a quick take condemnation proceeding. A trial is scheduled for
June to determine the final cost of acquisition. The City owns the property and is proceeding
with the engineering and construction prospect.
D. Discussion on CRA Membership
The CRA could be made up of the City Commission, a CRA of existing Commissioners and two
additional members appointed by the Commissioners or an independent body solely appointed
by the Commission. In the original plan put forth in March, 1998, there was discussion about
appointing two members and then moving toward an independent body in approximately the
Year 2001. The discussion also focussed on who could sit on a CRA. The Commission has
opened “the platter” with respect to the qualifications and background for membership.
Commissioner Denahan pointed out that the CRA staffing consists of the Manager of Support
Services, the Development Director, Assistant City Manager and the City Manager. The
Manager of Support Services has been doing an excellent job and has been the staff liaison to
the CRA. Two of the positions are vacant (City Manager and Development Director).
Commissioner Denahan suggested discussing the hiring of a CRA Director at this time.
Mayor Broening felt the plan, as presented, made good sense. The CRA performance during
this fiscal should be evaluated during this fiscal year budget process. He would like to proceed
with the plan that has been laid out, and add two community members with expertise in the
areas of finance and/or real estate development.
Commissioner Denahan was not opposed to adding two members, but felt it was important to
have the right leadership in place. She recommended that while advertising for a new City
Manager, we should be advertising for the CRA Director.
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Mayor Broening disagreed because he felt the City Manager must participate in that process.
He further pointed out that it would probably cost approximately $250,000 to cover the cost of
a CRA Director, staff and secretarial support staff. He does not want to spend that money at
this time.
Commissioner Denahan recommended not waiting for budget time to address this issue. She
suggested advertising now for a CRA Director at approximately $100,000. She feels the
existing secretarial staff could be used for support. By doing this, some of the additional work
given to existing staff could be transferred over to the new person. Commissioner Denahan
feels it is more important to have a CRA Director than to expand the size of the board. The
national search firm could be doing the background work at this time.
Mayor Broening said the problem he has with Commissioner Denahan’s suggestion is timing.
He would prefer to have a City Manager on board because the City Manager would be working
very closely with the CRA Director.
Mr. Hawkins pointed out that search firms could find any level of expertise. He explained that a
decision has to be made regarding what the CRA wants to be. A CRA Director is normally
associated with an independent CRA. Mr. Hawkins pointed out that in developing the profile for
Development Director, some of the things that could be included would be CRA, real estate,
financing, and business background. This Development Director would “wear two hats”.
Mr. Black questioned whether or not it would be necessary to develop qualifications for
membership on the CRA.
Mayor Broening said he would seek out individuals to see if they fit the idea of a citizen member
of the board. He would want someone with expertise in financing and a very strong sense of
how to get financial aid. When Mayor Broening inquired whether or not the CRA could do a
bond issue, Mr. Hawkins responded affirmatively. Mayor Broening reiterated that it would be
important to have a member on the board with a background in real estate and development.
Commissioner Denahan felt Mayor Broening was indicating that a good leader was needed for
the CRA. However, Mayor Broening said he is seeking out expert information – not leadership.
An independent CRA would come along at some point in the future. He does not feel this is the
time for an independent CRA.
Ron Washam expressed his opinion that it would not be a bad idea to expand the board at this
time, but it would be ludicrous to hire a director.
Commissioner Weiland felt the CRA does not meet often enough to address the things that
need to be accomplished. He would support expanding the board by adding two people rather
than a full-time director or someone from in-house directing. He is not in favor of an
independent CRA. He believes there is a need for additional staff people to help lead the
Community Redevelopment Agency in the right direction.
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Mike Bottcher said the Chamber of Commerce recommends an independent CRA with
professional management. He felt that any improvement from what currently exists would be
an enhancement to move forward.
When Bruce Black questioned why this discussion was raised and whether or not a decision was
going to be made, Mayor Broening said it would be possible to make a decision, but he was not
sure the board was ready to make that decision. He requested that the item be put on the
agenda because the issue must be addressed. Mayor Broening reminded everyone that the
Plan recommends adding two members and setting a time frame for evaluation. It further
recommends setting a goal for a year that the CRA might become an entirely independent
body.
Motion
Commissioner Denahan moved to expand the size of the CRA to add two appointed members to
the existing CRA and direct staff to identify the cost of a CRA Director or provide the hybrid
scenario and time frames for our goal setting and CRA performance.
Attorney Cherof advised that the board could not address that issue at this meeting because the
agenda item was a discussion of CRA membership. The agenda did not contain an item about
expanding the board. Further, he pointed out that expanding the board is a power reserved to
the Commission. This agency could make a recommendation to the Commission.
Consensus
There was a consensus that an item be placed on the next City Commission agenda to move
forward on this.
MAYOR BROENING DECLARED A BRIEF RECESS AT 8:15 P.M. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT
8:25 P.M.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Next Meeting Date – Wednesday, May 12, 1999
Mr. Hawkins advised the members that the CRA has been meeting on the first Wednesday after
the first City Commission meeting of each month. However, staff will be in training on
Wednesday, May 12, 1999.
Consensus
There was a consensus of the CRA to meet on Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. either in
the Library Program Room or Conference Room “C”. (Following the meeting, the location
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of the May 5 meeting was determined to be Conference Room “C”.)
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Mayor Broening pointed out that a Resolution should be ready for that meeting appointing two
new members to the Community Redevelopment Agency.
VI. OTHER
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VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Tony Newbold, representing the Chamber of Commerce, made a presentation with
respect to City Club. The presentation focussed on the use of the land, the money and timing
of this project and the possibility of the City competing with private enterprise with respect to
meeting space. The Chamber’s position is that City Club will eliminate the open park space at
the Intracoastal Park site. They also feel that there are other needs in the area of the
Intracoastal Waterway and US 1; therefore, this money should not be spent in the northern part
of the City. With respect to providing meeting space, the Chamber pointed out that the private
sector provides ample space in the community for this purpose at places such as Benvenuto’s,
Holiday Inn Catalina, Holiday Inn Express, Wahoo’s, Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club and Pete
Rose Ballpark Café. Additional non-profit sector meeting space is available at the United Way
Conference Center, Woman’s Club, The Optimist Club, WXEL Community Room, the FOP Lodge
off Mission Hill Road, the FOP Lodge on Miner Road and Bethesda Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Newbold said the Chamber supports the development of this site as a park. They do not
support the City Club component of the park. The Chamber requested that the $1 million be
allocated in the implementation of the Phase I projects as outlined in the Visions 20/20 Master
Plan. (A copy of Mr. Newbold’s presentation is attached to the original set of these minutes on
file in the City Clerk’s Office.)
Mayor Broening advised that since this was not an agenda item, there was insufficient public
notice to discuss it at this time. This issue could be addressed at the next meeting.
Brian Edwards, Chairperson of the Neighborhood Summit Image and
Redevelopment Committee, made a presentation that opposed the construction of City Club
in favor of redeveloping the downtown. (A copy of Mr. Edwards’ presentation is attached to the
original set of these minutes on file in the City Clerk’s Office.)
Kathy Shabotynskyj inquired as to whether or not the projects were presented in order of
priority. Mr. Hawkins advised that there was no linear assignment of numbers because some
projects could be done concurrently.
Mike Hazlett, President of American Recycled Plastic, said there are a lot of businesses
in this City that are not in the downtown that want to be included in what’s happening in the
downtown. He said he attended this meeting for the purpose of reminding the City to include
these local businesses in the plans.
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Mr. Hawkins advised that we do not have a formal policy on looking for vendors within the City
limits first. However, we are expanding our bid process by including it on the Internet and by
providing a bid hot line. We feel this will allow more opportunities for local businesses to be
part of purchasing and procurement within the City.
Larry Finkelstein asked if the developer could make a presentation at the next CRA meeting
to determine whether or not a project is worthy of moving it forward to the Planning &
Development Board.
Mr. Hawkins responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Denahan requested that an update on the Progress Trail be provided at the May
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5 meeting since this is one of the marketing tools the CRA decided to use.
Mayor Broening also requested information about the products that are currently available for
marketing the CRA. Mr. Hawkins said we have one brochure that was prepared and we plan to
spend more time on marketing. The City has a marketing team in place. The Economic
Development magazine is out to bid for printing.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Community Redevelopment Agency, the
meeting properly adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Janet M. Prainito
Deputy City Clerk
(Three Tapes)
10/3/08 5:11 PM
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