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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97088 - AGENDAS - City Commission t MASS MEETING HELD MARCH 14, 1946 TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DANIA BEACH' PARK SHOULD BE IMPROVED BY THE CITY OR BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE Mayor Brooke called the meeting to order and stated that the meeting was called to determine whether the Dania Beach Park should be improved by the City or private enterprise. Mr. E. C. Edge asked if the beach could be developed at this time in view of the material being frozen at this time. Ile also stated that he wasn' t in favor of having beer and wine at any beach concession. He was of the opinion that no substantial building r could be built at this time. F — Dr. T. Bailey was in favor of having "something" at the beach and didn' t see how any place could profit without selling beer and wine. He was also in favor of the city deriving some rental from the property. I John Hanley stated that we had a growing city and that he i was of the opinion that the City of Dania should own but not nec- essarily operate any concessions at the beachp and that no private concern should have the authority to sell, etc. the building that would be there, and that the City of Dania should have control of the property at all times. Mayor Brooke explained at this time that if the City borrowed the money to finance this project, unless it is done by bond issue, the property owners having homestead exemption would bear no part of this obligation; that persons having a home valued atp5000 or under pay nothing towards the upkeep of the city and only pay on the bonded indebtedness. He stated that the debt would be liquidated by tax payers that owned property in addition to their home. Arthur Faircloth was in favor of the City putting up the building and running it themselves and the city daking-the profit. Jeannette Eby stated that the property belonged not only to the adults in the City but to the children of the oommunity, and that there wasn't a place in the d comthamunityhe could go for recreation and entertainment, an be developed into something suitable for children to go for recreation and that no intoxicating beverages should be allowed. Mrs . Eby stated that we should be interested in developing the beach for tourists, but not to the extent of damaging our children; and that if private enterprise could realize revenue and profit, it would certainly be profitable for the City to undertake this pro- ject. Earlie Patterson said he had been in the building business for some time and that it was impossible to build a substantial building now; that it would cost at least 410,000 to pour a found- ation; but he felt that when the time came to develop the beach, the City should do it themselves. A. J. Ryan stated that he was in favor of the beach being developed by the city; that there wase considerable building go- ing on now that may be stopped any day but that when the time came when materials etc. were available, the city should build and lease it to responsible individuals. Lawrence Taylor said it was impossible to build at the present time and that in spite of the fact he wanted to see the beach developed, he didn' t think it was the time to do its but that it definitely should be done by the city. T. J. O'Brien said that he thought the beach should be developed by the city but that in view of the fact that building was impossible at the present time, he thought benches, showers, toilets, etc. should be put out there for the convenience of the public, until such time as a building could be erected. Lincoln Frost explained that the city Council had attempted l� to buy pipe to put water and toilets at the beach, but that it had been impossible to obtain material; but that this had been :< approved by the council some time ago. '%s'i Jeannette Eby said we should not only put in benches, but swings, and amusements for children. } W. B. Heidt approved the City entering into a contract / at the proper time, if and when we could get the material with- out having to buy it black market. Lincoln Frost said that as Chairman of the Park committee he was interested in the development of the beach. He was of the opinion that a building with a porch three quarters of the way around, high enough to have bath houses underneath and con- cessions along the north wall could be built by the city. George Roper thought the beach development should be a city proposition. Milton Hamlin was of the same opinion. Jake crouch waid he wanted the city to develop the beach. H. L. Anderson, Mrs. S. S. Blackwelder, Mrs. F. J. Farmer, Mrs. Lottie Labree, C. E. Fisher were all in favor of develop- ment by the city rather than private enterprise. Mr. John Hanley thought that the development should not be a mere hot dog concession but that some consideration should be given to marine facilities and boats. lie was of the opinion that the sound could be made into one of the best basins on the east coast for yachts etc. W. P. Brook was in favor of the project being done by the city but that he thought plans etc. should be drawn up now so that the people could have something to look forward to. Bert LaBree said it didn't matter who financed the project, the city or private enterprise, but he felt something should be started on the beach instead of letting the property lie dormant as it had the last 40 years. Mayor Brooke called for a vote to determine lfctherCity should go ahead as soon as possible All were in favor of the city gaidngtoontrol of the beach project except Dr. Bailey who was in favor of it only if it were done by bond issue. F+: