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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-06-2005 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY MALL ANNEX 111 Palk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida TUESDAY December 6, 2005 5:00 PM MINUTES CALL To ORDER A workshop meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral City Council was held on December C, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Folk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Recording Secretary called the roll. Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog Council Member Jim Morgan Council Member Leo Nicholas Mayor Rocky Randels Council Member Absent: Council Member Buzz Petsos Others Present: City Manager Bennett Boucher City Attorney Anthony Garganese (arrived at 5:40 PM) Building Official Todd Morley Assistant City Clerk Virginia Haas Doug Scragg Commander Canaveral Precinct DISCUSSION 1. Government Building — Facility options. Mayor Randels reviewed the facilities plan options and asked the City Council which properties they might like to reconsider. • American Boom and Barrier, 7077 N. Atlantic Avenue; City Council showed no interest in this property. i 73 15 N. Atlantic Avenue, 1AP, Johnson Controls Building, will soon be occupied. • United Agencies, 7406 N. Atlantic Avenue, 3,000 feet upstairs could be leased. City Council showed no interest however Mr. Boucher noted that Mr. Petsos would like to buy or own this property. City Council Workshop Meeting December 6, 2005 Page 2 of 3 * The property located at Harrison and Tyler Avenues has been sold. * IBM Building - owner does not want to sell. • Magmum Trading Corporation, 8200 N. Atlantic Avenue, $785,000. City Council showed no interest in this property. • 8910 Astronaut Boulevard., AJT Building; AJT has declined the City's Offer. • Tech Vest, 166 Center Street, offered to sell in August. Building is 3 7, 800 square feet in C2 zoning for $3 million; owner will hold first mortgage. City Council showed no interest in this property. • 8680 N. Atlantic Avenue — Stottler, Stagg Building, 6,400 square feet, parking in front (28) and back (21). Mr. Morgan stated that he spoke with John Pekar and mentioned this space could accommodate the Sheriff's Department and then the City Hall campus could be renovated. Mr. Nicholas inquired as to the size of the land. Commander Doug Scragg stated that he and Mr. Boucher walked through the building noting that it may fit their needs but the space is less than desired. Commander Scragg stated they would strongly consider the Stottler, Stagg Building as an option. Mr. Nicholas asked about traffic accessibility. Commander Scragg replied that a sally port could be set up and other modifications. Mr. Nicholas agreed the Stottler, Stagg Building could be an option. Mr. Boucher replied to Mr. Nicholas that Mrs. Staton's property, 8899 N. Atlantic Avenue is two parcels equaling 3.65 acres for $2.5 million and she would be willing to negotiate with the City. Mr. Boucher related that the Stottler Stagg offer is $1.8 million subject to appraisal and review. The lot size is .79 acres. Mr. Boucher related that Mr. Petsos was not keen upon the idea of having the Police Station located on N. Atlantic Ave. Mayor Randels explained the options to construct a new facility: • Option 1: Construct a four story building located between the Annex and City Hall. • [option 2: Construct a two story building south of the existing Annex. City Hall could be used as a community center. Taylor Avenue or Poinsettia Avenue could be closed or maintained as one way streets to accommodate parking. • option 3: Construct a four or two story building over the existing City Hall. • option 4: Relocate the Sheriff's Department and renovate the annex to meet City Hail needs. City Council agreed to investigate the Stottler, Stagg building with the Sheriff's Department. Should the building meet the Sheriff s needs an appraisal will be conducted. City Council Workshop Meeting December 6, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Boucher inquired how much space the Port would be occupying and asked that it be included as part of the Sheriff's evaluation. Commander Scragg replied that his evaluation of the Stottler, Stagg building could be completed within a week. Mr. Nicholas remarked that he liked the idea of separating the Sheriff from City Hall as well as the campus concept. There was discussion regarding bonds and funding of City Facilities. John Pekar, Stottler, Stagg, noted that the existing building can be easily modified and renovated due to its structural design. ADJOURNMENT: Due to a subsequent City Council Regular Meeting, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:40 P.M. s 44.w Virgin f'd Haas,`ASS'istant City Clerk i (111.1 h.h • •