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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-18 Workshop City Commission Meeting MinutesROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Commissioners City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: MINUIES DANIA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEEIING ocroBER 18, 1994 Robert Mikes John Bertino Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Wanda Mullikin Absent: Vice Mayor:Bobbie Grace 1. Hugh Anderson, owner of Treasure Cove, explained that the site plan for the 10 acre parcel known as Treasure Cove was originally approved by Broward County in December 1978 for 74 units. ln 1.979, the County issued building permits for 18 units and 2 docks with the understanding that the plat would be approved before the Certificate of Occupancies were issued. The County did not follow up on the plat approval and problems have continued to exist with the 18 propeny owners at Treasure Cove. Mr. Anderson proposed to dredge Tigertail Lake to a 40 foot depth and explained that the City could expect royalties at $.025 to $.050 per cubic yard on approximately 900,000 cubic yards of fili. He asked the City to consider accepting a 5 acre parcel of propeny off S\il 27 Avenue (Treasure Cove) to be converted into a City park in exchange for the royalties. At Commissioner Benino's request, Mr. Anderson agreed to build up the back slopes of the lake by the railroad tracks by leaving more fill to be converted into a public jogging track. The Commission discussed the need for the park to be closed and for the BCC Sailing Program to be notified that they could only use half of lake during the dredging period. City Manager Flatley pointed out that the City has received a $50,000 grant for fencing the park and that the dredging project will have to be worked into that grant. 1WORKSHOP MEETING.ocToBER 18, 1994 The Commission agreed that the Treasure Cove Homeowners will need to be contacted regarding the park and that staff needs to obtain information on other county fill contracts and royalties to be expected for the project. ITEM 5 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 1 ITEM 2 \(AS HEARD AFTER ITEM 3 2. Vill Allen, Gro*'th Management Director, explained that the fund raising is going real good for the City's gOth Binhday Celebration and that additional sponsors are needed. Funher commenrs related to the plans for advertisement and entertainment in conjunction with the Pioneer Days event and a proposed bronze plaque for the Nyberg/Swanson House. ITEM 4 \flAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 2 ITEM 3 \(AS HEARD AFTER ITEM 5 3. Nanci Denny, Purchasing Agent, explained that there is a Broward Governmental Purchasing Co-op program that the City could use on a voluntary basis to reduce the cost for purchases. She explained that the program works best when several cities commit to using a parricular vendor in an effort to obtain the best price. The Commission expressed concern for being locked in with a vendor and whether a better price could be obtained through the bidding process. The Commission directed City Attorney Adler to review the program for legal restrictions in the event the City chose to back out of a commitment. ITEM 2 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 3 ITEM 4 \(AS HEARD AFTER ITEM 2 4. Commissioner Jones mentioned recent action by the Commission to address the vacant multi-units at the Trails End Trailer Court with the adoption of an ordinance and the need to include additional commercial properties that are causing an adverse condition to the City. Commissioner Hyde stressed the legal difficulties involved when propenies go into receivership or bankruptcy. City Attorney Adler stated that an amendment could be prepared on proPerties involving not less than 1O,0OO square feet. ITEM 6 \flAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4 ITEM 5 \TAS HEARD AFTERITEM 1 2WORKSHOP MEETING.ocToBER 18, 1994 The Commission generally agreed with the stated amount and mentioned that some of the capital items on the li$ are covered under grant funding. Discussion followed with citizens regarding the need to treat each park fairly and Modello Park being in the best shape due to Community Development Block Grant funding. Commissioner Jones stated that Modello Park is deserving of tax payer funds for improvements even though Brant funds are provided and that the recreation building is in need of replacement. A representative from the Dania Optimist Club encouraged the Commission to consider baseball programs for each ofthe parks and mentioned that the club is working on plans to build a new recreation building at Frost Park. The Commission directed staff to bring back financial information on a long term comprehensive improvement program for the parks. Dan Oyler, City Planner, clarified with the Commission that he should proceed to bid separately for the park lighting and ball park at Frost Park and requested Commission affendance at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the chickee huts at the beach. ITEM 3 \(AS HEARD AFTER ITEM 5 ITEM 5 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4 6. City Manager Flatley mentioned that the $350.00 a day consulting price for David Heath, Arthur Andersen & Sons, to evaluate the Venice Pier Group bid on the pierlrestaurant is very high and that Mr. Heath has recommended Richard Swope, Horwath Hospitality Consulting, Inc. at a reduced rate. Commissioner Hyde recommended to reject the Venice Pier Group bid based on the fact that a restaurant consultant should have been paid by them to evaluate their proposal prior to submission to the City and that this cost should not be imposed on the City. Mr. Flatley advised that Richard Swope will charge $13,000 for a market proposal compared to $25,OOO with David Heath. The Commission agreed to meet with Mr. Swope at the next regular meeting as a market study will be needed for the proposed temporary baitltackle shop operation. 7. Crty Manager Flatley commented on recent action by Fon Lauderdale to annex properties along the Marina Mile area. He explained that an annexation bill is being submitted to the Legislature tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. that will include all propefties that were proposed last year. WORKSHOP MEETING. 5. Commissioner Bertino urged the Commission to consider long term financing through a bond issue or loan for a Master Plan to provide recreational facilities at all of the parks. He thought that the approximate amount needed would be between $200,000 to $300,000 without any swimming pools. 3 ocroBER 18, 1994 Commissioner Jones suggested to plan a picnic as a moral booster for employees sometime in March 1995 so that any new Commissioners that may be elected could be welcomed. Mayor Mikes felt that a Christmas or holiday event would be better and would remove political intentions. Mr. Flatley agreed to plan a Christmas/New Years pany for employees. This workshop meeting was adioumed. MAY MISSIONER CIIY CLERK.AUDITOR 4WORKSHOP MEETING.ocToBER 18, 1994