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Minutes 07-07-99 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOMENT AGENCY WORKSHOP MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1999 AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Gerald Broening, Mayor Jim Cherof, City Attorney Henderson Tillman, Vice Mayor Wilfred Hawkins, Interim City Manager William Sherman, Mayor Pro Tem Melody Green, Recreation Superintendent Nellie Denahan, Commissioner John Wildner, Parks Superintendent Ron Weiland, Commissioner I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Broening called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Broening apologized to the audience for the postponement of the last Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) meeting. Mayor Broening said tonight’s meeting is a workshop meeting and no decisions are made at workshop meetings. However, the Board can come to a consensus and tonight’s meeting is for informational purposes. Mayor Broening said that at last night’s Commission meeting procedures were devised for meetings. It was decided the same procedures for Commission meetings would apply to CRA meetings. Therefore if a quorum was present, the meeting would continue and the quorum would make the decision at that time if it wanted the meeting to proceed. II. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Broening asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions to the Agenda. Commissioner Denahan would like to establish a procedure for order to conduct business at tonight’s workshop meeting since there is a lengthy agenda and there are several different issues. Commissioner Denahan would like to have the public audience segment speak after each Agenda Item since so many concerned citizens are present this evening. Vice Mayor Tillman suggested that Item V.C. (“Staff Report on 10 Acre Site and Boat Club Park”) should be moved up to Item III. after the Presentation. Also, Vice Mayor Tillman said that Item V. B. (“Update on Progress Trail”) should not be on the Agenda. MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Therefore, Item III. (“Presentations”) on the Agenda would now read as follows: A. Mike Arnold, President, Soma Development Corporation 10 Acre Intracoastal Site B. Staff Report on 10 Acre Site and Boat Club Park C. Public Audience Mayor Broening also suggested that public audience be permitted after Item V. A. (“Update on Ocean Avenue Project”). Commissioner Denahan suggested that an Item C be added under “Unfinished thth Business” to discuss some of the unfinished business from the April 26 and May 5 th CRA meetings. Commissioner Denahan said that at the April 26 meeting members asked staff to come back to the CRA with information on support staff, the Director of Development/CRA Director, and sharing of secretarial staff. Commissioner Denahan would like to have a specific date for these issues to be on the CRA agenda. Interim City Manager Hawkins said he kept the subject matter on the Agenda specific this evening and said he would have that information available at the next CRA meeting. Commissioner Denahan requested that an additional Item C under Unfinished Business Item V., be added entitled “Clearly Defined Dates for CRA Meetings”. Therefore, “Unfinished Business” would read as follows on the Agenda: A. Update on Ocean Avenue Project B. Public Audience (Update on Progress Trail--tabled) C. Clearly Defined Dates for CRA Meetings III. PRESENTATIONS A. Mike Arnold, President, Soma Development Corporation (P.O. Box 812004, Boca Raton, FL 33481) 10 Acre Intracoastal Site Mayor Broening requested that Mr. Arnold take the podium. Mr. Arnold presented an artist’s rendering of their proposed project to the Board Members to review. It was thereafter presented to the audience for review. Mr. Arnold stated that on December 11th he gave a letter of intent to former Mayor Taylor, together with a cover letter, which Mr. Arnold read. Mr. Arnold stated they called the project “Gateway Park” and it would 2 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 be a mixed-use facility that would include retail, office and residential, in a park-like setting. There would be cultural amenities and an amphitheater. Mr. Arnold reviewed the plans and said that residential apartments are an essential element of the project, as well as to the CRA. The project would include a fountain in the shape of a Billfish and the park would be called Billfish Park. The amphitheater would hold approximately 2,000 people, which would contain state of the art acoustics to attract top name acts to Boynton Beach. The development would also include a parking garage and Mr. Arnold stated the plan was a conceptual plan and the total square footage is approximately 400,000 square feet. The cost of the project is approximately $54 million B. PUBLIC AUDIENCE A question and answer period followed: Question: What would the so-called Billfish Club consist of and what is its intended use? Answer: Billfish Club would be an upscale restaurant. Question : What arrangements have you made with the State regarding protection of the seagrass. Answer: I have not spoken to the State as yet. Question: Are you aware that there is seagrass in the water and that permitting is necessary for boat ramps, marinas, etc.? How would you approach putting in the docks? Answer: Mr. Arnold stated it was Johnson Seagrass and that docks would not be permitted. At the moment the marina has not been emphasized and only contains a boardwalk. Question: What is being placed along the southern border of the development? Answer: A wall of an undetermined height would be built and this needs to be negotiated with the City. Question: What would be placed along the northside of this wall? Answer: Vegetation and mature trees. Question: Will garbage facilities for the clubs and restaurants be placed in this area? Answer: Yes, but the exact location has yet to be determined. 3 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Question: What is the location of the boardwalk along the Intracoastal? The two renderings do not match. Answer: This is strictly an artist’s rendering and steps have also been included. The boardwalk would be along the small sliver of sand along the Intracoastal to allow people to walk along the water. Question: What is the term of the lease and when the lease terminates would the property become the property of the City of Boynton Beach? Answer: It depends on what can be negotiated and yes, it becomes the property of the City of Boynton Beach. Question: What are you going to do for the citizens in terms of usage of the property? Answer: Discussions have taken place with the owners of Wahoos and if the property could be purchased, the garage would be placed at the southern end of this property. The center could be opened up more for a park-like setting. It is anticipated that events could take place every weekend at the site. Question: What usage of the waterfront area would be available to the residents of Boynton Beach? Answer: Public access would be unlimited and water sports could take place on the water. There would be boat rentals and docks for fishing. An aquarium could also be another consideration. Question: How much money would this generate for the City? Answer: It depends upon what is actually negotiated. The tax base would be increased and great many jobs would be provided. Question: To what degree has any staff member of the City placed any input into the development? Answer: There has been none whatsoever at this time. Question: Would the value of the land increase to $54 million? Answer: The tax base would increase by approximately $7 million. Question: How many apartments are planned? Answer: Approximately 200 one and two bedroom apartments. Question: Would that meet with the density requirements? Answer: That would be part of the negotiations. 4 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Question: If a hotel were placed on the property, would it enhance the value of the property rather than commercial space and apartments? Answer: A hotel would limit public access and no hotel is going to allow the public to stroll around the grounds and mingle with the guests. Question: What plans have been made for retention of storm water runoff? Storm water cannot run off into the lagoons. Answer: None as yet. Question: How would the noise from the amphitheater be controlled so that the adjoining property owners would not be continually filing complaints? Some people in the community feel a hotel is greatly needed. Why can’t you develop a hotel that would allow the public access to the waterfront? Answer: We did approach a hotelier and were told the property was too small. Also citizen input has been against having a hotel on the property because it limits public access. With regard to the noise, there will be some noise and this would have to be dealt with by the neighbors. Question: Mr. Bruce Black said that the development greatly benefits Mr. Arnold’s company and asked why couldn’t this project be moved to already vacant acreage along Federal Highway that abuts the Intracoastal. This would develop an eyesore and would benefit the City greatly. Is this due to the cost of leasing versus purchase? Answer: Mr. Arnold said the 10 acres is the only property they have been dealing with. Question: In the January 13, 1999 minutes it was stated you would undertake a survey to determine what the public would like along this property. What were the results of the survey? Answer: We haven’t done this yet and it would be part of the negotiations. Question: If you purchase Wahoos and move the parking garage, what would be placed in that area? Answer: The building would be relocated back and the park area would be enlarged. Question: Mr. Charlie Fisher asked why couldn’t the project include meeting rooms? There is a need to replace the Royal Palm Clubhouse, which is being torn down. Answer: There will be meeting space in the restaurants that would be available. Mayor Broening said that this was not a fair question and the City should address this. 5 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 A gentleman pointed out that several years ago when the park was discussed an amphitheater had been ruled out because of the noise factor. There already is a great deal of noise from the current Boat Club Park and combining an amphitheater with a garage and utility vehicles would create a problem. Mr. Arnold introduced the company’s Chief Financial Officer, who said they are not interested in coming into the City and telling the City what they want to put up. They are interested in creating a “win-win situation” and want to work with the City. Mr. Arnold said if they were able to purchase Wahoos, they would like to make it into a yacht club because of the layout of the property. Ms. Ordway pointed out if the proper acoustics were installed in the amphitheater, coupled with the design of the buildings, the sounds could be absorbed. Curfews for the concerts could also be adopted. She also pointed out that it is time for the City to move forward and felt this is a project that could move the City forward. Question: How tall are the mixed-use buildings? Answer: Four stories. Question: What type of tax break would you expect from the City. Answer: This has not been discussed and would be part of the negotiation. Mr. Arnold concluded his presentation. Mr. Kastarlak asked if he could make a comment at this time and Mayor Broening stated that he has already made a presentation. B. Staff Report on 10 Acre Site and Boat Club Park Interim City Manager Hawkins stated that staff has prepared a background report on the two pieces of property under discussion, Boat Club Park and the 10-acre Intracoastal Park Site. The report was prepared by Leisure Services, the City Attorney’s Office, Bond Counsel and the City Manager’s Office. A great amount of research has taken place to come up with the report. Mr. Hawkins presented an overview of the subjects covered in the Report as follows: The issues of City parks are addressed in several documents including the ? Comprehensive Plan and an actual Park’s Comprehensive Plan. These have been recently distributed to the Commission. The City’s Comprehensive Plan calls for the City to provide additional access to the Intracoastal Waterway. This would relieve potential overcrowding at the Oceanfront Park on A1A in Ocean Ridge and would continue to provide a level of service for parks in the City of Boynton Beach. 6 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Boynton Beach currently has 202 total acres of designated park property. Sixty ? acres of the 202 total acreage is undeveloped. District Parks make up 84.5 acres out of 142 acres of belt parks. ? The Comprehensive Plan defines district parks, which is what the Intracoastal Park ? would be, as having a minimum size of 10 acres and characterized as an active park. The City received two boating improvement grants from Palm Beach County. ? These were $12,500 and $42,000 for improvements at Boat Club Park. Stipulations were placed on the grant dollars that any fees charged had to be charged equally and there could be no difference in fees between City residents and County residents. No fees have been charged to date. If the City charged differential fees, the City ? would have to return the $54,500 with interest. County Recreation informed the City of Boca Raton that they would not ? recommend to the County Commission to accept refunds of boating-improvement grant money from a municipality. The County is adamant about allowing equal access to all County residents when County money is used. Improvements are needed at Boat Club Park, which would have to be paid for by ? the City. Palm Beach County 1996 Park Improvement Revenue Bond approved a $25.3 ? million Park Improvement Revenue Bond for 19 projects located throughout Palm Beach County. The City and the County entered into an Interlocal Agreement to allow the City to make improvements at Boat Club Park and the Intracoastal site. One of the express terms of that Agreement is that the County will pay the City a total not to exceed $2.625 million from the Park Revenue Bond. Those projects shall serve a public recreational purpose for 30 years and is open to all residents of Palm Beach County on the same cost basis as City residents. Under the terms of the Agreement, the first priority will be given to the design and ? construction of the Boat Club Park project, which is estimated to cost approximately $750,000. The balance of the County money would be used for the design and construction ? of the 10-acre site project. To date, the City has expended approximately $125,000 of its own funds toward ? planning the Boat Club Park project and the project is ready to go out to bid. The Agreement provides for the City to file a payment request on a quarterly basis ? for reimbursement of costs incurred. The County could terminate the Agreement for non-compliance or the City could ? return the money. This would require that the County notify the City in writing of the breach. If the City does not cure the breach, the City shall reimburse the County any funds given to it to date. If the City elects to breach the Agreement, it stands to lose $2.6 million in grant ? funds. 7 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 In 1988 the voters approved a bond issue to purchase the 10-acre site. ? Local legislation passed Ordinances and Resolutions regarding the bond issue. ? Clear interpretation of the Ordinances and Resolutions indicate that the bonds ? were issued for park purposes. The referendum ballot question does not indicate for what purpose the land was to ? be acquired. Nothing in the Ordinances and Resolutions expressly restricts the City from using ? the Intracoastal Park Property for purposes other than a public park. Mr. Hawkins said that more legal research needs to be done regarding any other use of the property, such as purchase, selling or leasing it. The Recreation Department conducted a survey and collected data over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend to determine the number of watercraft that was using the Boat Club Park over the Holiday. The results of the survey were the following: 1. 380 watercraft used the Park; 2. 155 watercraft were Boynton Beach residents; 3. 204 watercraft were Palm Beach County residents; 4. 21 watercraft were outside the County. Currently, 83 parking spaces are available at Boat Club Park, including the paved and unpaved area. The average usage is more than the available space and the survey indicates that a majority of the users of the Park are from outside the City. Mr. Hawkins concluded his overview and asked Mr. John Wildner to take the podium and address the immediate needs of Boat Club Park. Mr. Wildner distributed the revised master plan for Boat Club Park to the members for their review. The revised plan shows additional ramping areas, holding docks and additional trailer parking. In 1996 the City and the County began to discuss ways to improve boating recreation in Palm Beach County. The County became interested in the Intracoastal Park Site to provide additional boat ramps and trailer parking. However, aquatic grass in the water adjacent to the site would make boat ramps impossible. A plan was then developed which included improved ramps, additional dock and trailer parking at Boat Club Park, as well as additional trailer parking at the Intracoastal Park Site. The Interlocal Agreement entered into between the parties in 1997 was for $2.625 million and to date the City has expended approximately $125,000 in planning costs for both sites. There is approximately $210,000 in deferred maintenance at Boat Club Park. 8 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Mr. Wildner pointed out on the plans where the additional holding docks and overflow parking would be built. This would address the needs that the County asked the City to address in providing the grant. Additional uses at Boat Club Park would be enhanced picnic areas and accommodation of the overflow parking. Mayor Broening asked if there is a specific number of parking spaces that the County requested and Mr. Wildner stated they asked for 21 additional spaces. Mayor Broening also asked what the annual operating and maintenance costs were for Boat Club Park. Mr. Wildner did not have that information available, but would obtain it for the Mayor. Also, Mayor Broening asked how many people worked at Boat Club Park and no one in particular is assigned to the Park. Only one person would cover the Park each day. Mayor Broening noted that to date the County’s current investment is $54,000 for Boat Club Park. Mayor Broening stated that for $54,000 the City is running a County Park and felt that Boat Club Park should be self-supporting and generating revenue. Mayor Broening said currently there are enough spaces to accommodate the residents of Boynton Beach, to whom we owe our first allegiance and felt that there were even more watercraft utilizing the Park than were counted. Commissioner Denahan asked if the $54,000 boating and improvement grants had fine- line term limits and Mr. Wildner said it was in perpetuity. Mr. Wildner said that the City has the option of charging fees for everyone and could employ the same decal system that is currently in use at the Beach. Mayor Broening informed the audience that the workshop is an information-gathering session and this administration has an obligation to look into the best use of any undeveloped land in the City. Mayor Broening also pointed out that neither this Commission, nor any previous Commission has ever voted for any specific use of the Intracoastal Park property. At a January CRA workshop, there was a consensus to begin the engineering plans. When Mayor Broening noted that there were going to be additional out-of-town boat trailers and pickup trucks, he stopped the engineering process at that point. Commissioner Denahan asked for clarification on the additional parking spaces that would be provided. Commissioner Denahan noted there are currently 83 spaces and 21 additional spaces would be added at the Intracoastal Park Site. With the new parking spaces, the City would be meeting the obligation for accepting the $2.6 million. Commissioner Denahan asked what that total number was and Mr. Wildner stated there would be 75 additional spaces between Boat Club Park and Intracoastal Park. 9 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 C. Public Audience Question: How was the survey done to determine which watercraft were Boynton Beach residents and County residents? Answer: Ms. Green stated that the parking attendants at Boat Club Park kept a chart of every person who was launching a boat and everyone was asked where they were from. Mr. Hawkins said that four people were from Miami and five people were from Orlando. The attendants also looked at the tags of the launching vehicles. Mr. Harvey Oyer thought that the clubhouse facilities have become mixed in with the Boat Club Park and should not be part of the discussion. Mr. Oyer urged the City to refund the County their money and do not become involved with the County on any other park projects. Mayor Broening agreed with Mr. Oyer and felt that Boat Club Park was an outstanding facility. th Ms. Henrietta Solomon , 230 NE 26 Avenue, Boynton Beach took the podium and read from one of Mayor Broening’s campaign flyers. Ms. Solomon said she has lived in the City longer than most and has been involved with the City most of that time. When the bond was sold, it was sold with the understanding that there would be a park and plans had been previously prepared for a park. Ms. Solomon questioned whether the people can ever trust the City Commission and asked if every time there is a new Commission, will everything that was promised by the previous Commission get thrown out. Ms. Solomon said that the people had been told previously that the reason the park hadn’t been built was because there was no money. Question: How did the City originally receive the 10-acre Intracoastal Park site. Answer: Mr. Charlie Frederick stated it was originally a State Park. Commissioner Weiland said that currently the City is married to the County for $54,500. Does the City want to be married further to the County for $2.6 million for another park? The same thing would happen to the new park that currently exists at Boat Club Park. It is being utilized by outside citizens more than City residents. We need to decide what would be best for the City. Mayor Broening said parks are very important and he would like to see a park in every City neighborhood. This could be done with increased revenues and cooperation among the neighborhood associations and the City. Neighborhoods could determine what type of park they would like and these types of parks would be much more valuable than a destination park. 10 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Susan Ordway said she has lived in Boynton Beach since 1980 and asked if the City is going to move forward or remain at a standstill. Ms. Ordway would like to see a win-win situation, something that would increase the tax base and she is tired of the County controlling certain areas of Boynton Beach. Ms. Ordway said she has great faith in the City Commission and the Mayor and believes that this Commission can see great changes in the City and strongly supports the current Commission. A woman in the audience stated that the consensus of the audience was that they want a park and that Boat Club Park should be improved for more boat parking and the Intracoastal Park could be used as a passive park. Mr. Bruce Black took the podium and said he would like to have a park. Mr. Black said at a previous workshop it was discussed on how to bring more people into the City and now the City wants to place a barricade around it. Mr. Black said the boaters bring economy to the City. How can a world-class City be achieved if we don’t let outside people use our boating facilities? People move to a City for the quality of life. Mr. Black wants to see something happen in the City. Mr. Black said the residents went to the County two years ago because we wanted to have a skateboard park and now there are two hockey rinks in Caloosa Park. Mr. Black said if a park is not built, the citizens of the City have a right to challenge that. th Mr. Charlie Frederick , 2532 SW 11 Court, Golfview Harbor took the podium and stated he was the past City Park and Recreation Director for 26½ years and retired in December of 1998. Mr. Frederick said that he thought the ballot question did state that the property was being purchased for public park purposes. Mr. Cherof said the ballot question did not state that. However, the Ordinance calling for the referendum did make reference to park use. Mr. Frederick said that in 1988 the City Commission, the Mayor and senior staff spoke to many groups and organizations throughout the community and lobbied people to vote for the purchase of that site, and that it would be developed as a public park. Mr. Frederick said that many public hearings and workshops had taken place and the City Commission approved the original Master Plan. Mr. Frederick said if the Commission wants to change the vote, it should go back on the ballot as a referendum. Mr. Frederick suggested that the City could accommodate a meeting place with all the other public facilities that are available in the City and there are at least ten to fifteen places where meetings could take place. Mr. Frederick said that the City has already spent roughly $200,000, a great deal of which came from the Recreation and Parks Trust Fund that is specifically designated for parks. Mr. Frederick said that most of the money that was spent on parks in the City was either through State, Federal or County 11 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 grants. Mr. Frederick said a fee should be charged for the use of Boat Club Park and that people wouldn’t object to paying a fee. Tom Warnke , 625 Lakeside Harbor said he lives in this neighborhood and would love to have a neighborhood park. Mr. Warnke said he had the tape from the March CRA meeting where the park was approved. Mayor Broening pointed out that the plans were not approved at that meeting because it was a workshop meeting and nothing can be approved at a workshop. Mr. Warnke said that the tape states there was a consensus on the plan at that meeting. Mr. Warnke suggested not accepting the $2.6 million from the County in order to avoid parking boat trailers on the property. Mr. Warnke was in favor of the City developing the land as a park. th Mike Fitzpatrick, 101 SW 4 Avenue, Boynton Beach said he received information from the City of Boca Raton on their parks. Boca Raton’s Intracoastal and Ocean Park areas total 230 acres and all cities that have been successful in redeveloping have done so without selling or leasing public parks. Mr. Fitzpatrick said the citizens have voted for a public park and urged the Commission to heed the will of the voters. MAYOR BROENING CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 8:45 P.M. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. Mayor Broening thanked everyone who was present to discuss this very important topic. Mayor Broening stated the purpose of workshops is for the CRA to determine the best use of the property. No decision has been made on what use the property will have. Staff will be providing the answers to all unanswered questions, primarily the legal questions. Hopefully the matter will come before the CRA at its next meeting for a formal vote. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 1999 Mayor Broening called for a motion to approve the minutes of the May 5, 1999 workshop meeting. Motion Commissioner Denahan moved for approval. Motion seconded by Commissioner Weiland that unanimously carried. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 A. Update on Ocean Avenue Project Interim City Manager Hawkins reported that staff is making significant progress with the planning of this project and asked Ms. Nancy Byrne, Acting Development Director to give an update. Ms. Byrne reported that staff has held two team meetings in anticipation of a public th meeting to be held on July 15. Discussion points at these two meetings have been the City’s attempt to unify the lower block construction of Ocean Avenue and the 500 Block sewer plan storm water drainage, which is already in the planning stage, to the Ocean Avenue Promenade. It is anticipated that both construction projects would be tied together in one uniform look and with the Visions 20/20 plan. Ms. Byrne presented a copy of a newsletter that is being mailed to all the residents and business and property owners, which would include an invitation card inviting them to th attend the July 15 meeting. It is anticipated that a community team can be formed at the first meeting to work closely with the City’s project team. Margelly Beltran, the City’s Urban Planner will be introducing herself to the property and business owners along Ocean Avenue and will be distributing the flyers for posting. The invitation is being mailed to 140 individuals. Ms. Byrne said the construction would be phased and that the road will not be closed. Construction should begin sometime between December 1999 and January 2000 and should only take eight to nine months. Ms. Byrne announced the meeting would take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room. Commissioner Denahan said that a 5:30 p.m. S.C.R.W.T.D. meeting is scheduled that same evening and asked if the meeting between 6:00 and 6:30 could be devoted to something that would allow the Commission enough time to get to the Library Program Room for the meeting. Ms. Byrne said the first agenda item would be an overview of the Visions 20/20 Plan and should take at least one-half hour. Commissioner Denahan thanked Ms. Byrne for her consideration. Mr. Hawkins stated the City intends to keep the Ocean Avenue residents involved and the newsletter will be maintained throughout the project. Kevin Scully of Scully’s Market did not think the Library would be large enough for the meeting. Ms. Faracesaid that the Library could hold 150 people. 13 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion by City Attorney on Eminent Domain and Condemnation Authority of the CRA B. Discussion by City Attorney on Use of Third Party Negotiator by CRA for Real Estate Transactions Mayor Broening asked if these two items could be postponed. Attorney Cherof distributed the handout that has the answers to Item A. With regard to Item B, Attorney Cherof said it could be postponed. Item C, Regularly Scheduled CRA Meetings Commissioner Denahan requested that , under Unfinished Business be addressed. Commissioner Denahan stated that the CRA has been meeting on the first Wednesday after the first Commission meeting of the month. Commissioner Denahan would like this date “set in stone” and to have the CRA meet on this date every month as a CRA meeting. If workshops are needed, they could be scheduled accordingly. Vice Mayor Tillman requested that the meetings be held on the following Wednesday, when the Commission does not meet in order to avoid back-to-back meetings. Commissioner Denahan agreed with Vice Mayor Tillman and said the meetings should be held the following Wednesday after the Commission meeting and not the immediate Wednesday. There was a consensus of the Board that the CRA meet the second The next CRA meeting therefore is scheduled for Wednesday of every month. th Wednesday, August 11 and would be a Regular CRA Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Sherman would like the park development issue to be placed on the next CRA Agenda and asked if a consensus on this was necessary. Mayor Pro Tem Sherman would like the issue addressed and put on the next agenda. Mr. Hawkins said that the only thing that would prevent this going on the Agenda would be the remaining legal position, which the City does not have at this point. Mr. Hawkins said he would determine this with the independent counsel that indicated that more research was necessary. The law firm of Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Kollins, Raymond & Sheehan are the bond counsel and they are doing the research. There was a consensus of the members that the park issue would be on the next agenda pending the outcome of the legal research. 14 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 7, 1999 Mr. Scully asked to address the Board one more time. However it was determined that the issue Mr. Scully wished to address was an agenda item that had been previously discussed. Mr. Scully was concerned that the Library would close and there would not be enough time for the meeting. Ms. Farace said that would not be a problem. There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________ Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (three tapes) 15