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Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2009
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Dennis Jenkins commented that staff and everyone involved have done an
excellent job thus far. He advised that he did have a few minor criticisms, but
they did not have anything to do with the final report, and he would meet with Mr.
Brown privately. He commented that the city's east limit on the beach appeared
to run along the dune line, except in three places where it seemed to go out past
the low tide line. He questioned why, and noted all three of the properties were
constructed by Benko Construction for Towne Realty. Barry Brown responded
that he did not know the answer, but would check on that and get back to him.
John Bond commented that he hoped the Ridgewood Avenue improvements
would be a catalyst to jumpstart the action plan. Discussion was held regarding
a desire for water front restaurants. Dennis Jenkins asked if there were any
plans to recruit water front restaurants. Barry Brown explained that the City
currently did not have zoning that allowed water front restaurants, and some
rezoning may have to take place to accommodate those types of establishments.
Dennis Jenkins asked if the city could be proactive, before an investor wants to
come in and build one. Barry Brown answered "yes", and explained the process
on how the city will accomplish that through an action plan that will be created by
city staff to implement the action items identified in the final visioning report. The
action plan would be presented to the City Council at a workshop after the 1st of
next year, and then the process would begin. He pointed out that one of the first
things to accomplish would be to establish mixed-use zoning, and gave
examples of same. He noted that other uses would be established that the city
does not currently allow, such as farmers markets. He advised that the city
website would be updated informing of the continuous progress, as well as e-
mails to everyone on the list, which included all the board members, because the
city wants citizens to stay engaged in the process. He asked that the members
call or e-mail him with suggestions or thoughts. Discussion was held regarding
creating a downtown.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6.20
p.m.
Approved on this day of
John Bond, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary