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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimelineJune 10. 1996 Wish List Workshoo Recreation - Input from Middle and High School Student Re: Possible Activilies - Mr. Taracka Recreation - Recreation Committee - Mayor Cartwright Permanent Recreation Committee formed City Council exploring establishment of skateboard park June 24.1997 City Council Wish List Workshop Discussion followed regarding the need for a skateboard/in-line skating facility. The City Manager said liability issues would have to be reviewed. Mrs. Cartwright said she knew of a group looking for a site to open such a facility. April 8.1998 Regular City Council Meeting Mr. Paul reported on the Economic Development Council meeting regarding Citrus industry advertising, tourism, and pending skateboard liability legislation which may allow future facilities. April 22.1998 Regular City Council Meeting The City Manager said Chief White had submitted a memo to him suggesting the City pass an ordinance prohibiting skateboarding and bicycling on Schumann courts. Vice Mayor Wininger suggested Barber Street Sports Complex be included, however, she suggested that a location be sought to allow skateboarding. Mayor Sullivan said the law may changed relative to liability which may open up the door for this type of activity; and reported on a meeting she had with Commissioner Adams and Pat Callahan regarding recreation in the North County. Chief White addressed City Council on the need for a skateboarding ordinance and there was a 4-1 (Paul - nay) consensus for the drafting of an ordinance. June 10. 1998 Regular City Council Meeting 3. M=r Ruth Sullivan Said Palm Bay has put in a skateboard park, suggested the City follow their lead, said she would forward documents she obtained to the Recreation Advisory Board, and would have the Clerk distribute the documents to Council 4. Vice Mayor Martha Wininggl Recommended the skateboard park be located behind the Police Station July 22.1998 Regular City Council Meeting 98.146 B. Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract F9136 with Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Barber Street Sports Complex Recreational Facilities Grant (Public Works Director Transmittal 7/13/98. Contract) MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger I would move to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract F9136 with FDEP for BSSC recreational facilities. Discussion took place on whether the match could be 100% in-kind, and the formula for the City's match. It was noted that there is a meeting next week on the issues of the grant. Mrs. Cartwright requested that Council see improvement plans prior to construction. The Parks Superintendent said there is an overall site plan for the sports complex and it had already been through Planning and Zoning for approval. The City Manager said he would review the site plan for timeliness. Discussion took place on a proposed skateboard facility. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 August 26. 1998 Regular City Council Meeting The City Manager discussed a Recreation Advisory Board recommendation to put out a request for proposal for a skateboard park at Barber Street Sports Complex, advised Council to look carefully at the site, and said he would try to bring the matter back to the next agenda September 9.1998 Regular City Council Meeting C. Mayor Ruth Sullivan Inquired about a skateboard park and the City Manager said he would place the item on the next agenda to look at location alternatives. E. Mrs. Louise Cartwright Recommended contacting the Satellite Beach City Manager regarding a skateboard park package. 6Ym=, , ' ' .1WYl'IW-Trimlu'= 98.178 N. Skateboard Park (Public Works Transmittal 9/17/98) The City Manager recommended direction to investigate options and seek alternative locations to Barber Street Sports Complex. It was suggested he solicit comments from vendors to utilize in the development of an RFP. MOTION by Wininger/Neuberger I move to direct staff to make further investigation into the options available and alternative location that could be considered for the development of a skate board park within the city. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0. The City Manager addressed the following items: 5. Distributed a report on a proposed skateboard park and requested authority to establish a task team to come up with a recommendation for the Recreation Advisory Board and Council. Council concurred. 6. Distributed a proposed cable franchise ordinance and requested a workshop at 6 pm on November 18, 1998, followed by a fust reading at the regular meeting. Council concurred, however, Mrs. Cartwright said she was unable to attend, and Mr. Paul said he may not be there. January 13.1998 Regular City Council Meeting 9. CITY MANAGER MATTERS • Reported that he was now receiving interest in the skateboard committee March 24. 1999 Regular City Council Meeting C. Mr. Joe Barczyk • Discussed a proposal for a Skateboard park April 14. 1999 Regular City Council Meeting C. Mr. Bishop • Reported that the liability bill relative to skateboard park has passed the House and Senate; noted that the last Skateboard meeting was not held due to lack of attendance; and urged grant funds be sought. The City Attorney advised that Councihnembers may become involved but must comply with the Sunshine Law and Mr. Bishop volunteered to act as liaison to the Skateboard Committee. Council concurred. Mr. Majcher suggested inviting park developers to address City Council and the interim City Manager was directed to set up a meeting. The City Clerk said the Chief of Police had visited another City and brought back photos and that she would locate them and copy them to Council. May 12.1999 Regular City Council Meeting C. MUor Winineer • Gave a letter to Mr. Bishop from a City youth relative to the Skateboard Park; and noted that Indian River County is also looking into a skateboard park and possibly the projects could be coordinated. Mr. Bishop reported the Skateboard Committee met Monday evening and were looking into cost projections. May 19, 1999 Special City Council Meeting and Wish List Workshop 6. WISH LIST ITEMS (Provides Opportunity for Council Members to Introduce "Wishes" for City) D. Mr. Bishop Mr. Bishop agreed with a blend of ideas. He said his biggest wish was for Council to get along and work together and agreed that each member pick the top ten items that are pending. He said two of his priorities are a skateboard park and a place for teens to go, perhaps forming a Kids Committee. Mr Barczyk at this time listed: • Skateboard Park June 23:'i999 Regular City Council Meeting C. Mr. Bishop • Reported that he attended the Recreation Advisory Board meeting on behalf of the Skateboard Committee to attempt to obtain their involvement in the project; and suggested Council approve a feasibility and cost study. Mayor Wininger noted the county is considering a park and perhaps one park in the county was sufficient. It was the consensus of City Council to direct the Recreation Advisory Board and Skateboard Committee to conduct a joint meeting to proceed with a feasibility study. July 7, 1999 City Council Wish List Workshop 18. Skateboard/In-Line/Skateboard Park There was no discussion due to the fact that this is an on-going proposed project and Mr. Bishop was heading it up. Aun_ust 25.1999 Regular City Council Meeting Vice Mayor Neuberger discussed the concept of the skateboard park. The City Manager said he will bring a recommendation to Council on September 8, 1999. September 9. 1999 Special City Council Meeting Discussion continued relative to ...........................: the basis for arriving at a figure of $80,000 for a skateboard park;........... October 13, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting Ruth Sullivan, Indian River Drive, Sebastian, requested a status on the proposed Skateboard Park. The City Manager said a FRDAP grant application has been submitted, a site plan developed, and $80,000 allocated in the budget. October 27. 1999 Regular City Council Meeting Byron Elsebough, Persian Lane, Sebastian, referred to a petition containing over 90 signatures objecting to the proposed skateboard park in the area of Persian and Fairfield Lanes and requested that Council seek another location. Joe Balough, Sebastian, objected to the proposed skateboard park location. Leola Varick, Sebastian, Periwinkle and Concha, Sebastian, objected to the proposed location of the skateboard park and suggested it be placed in a more public area for better monitoring. Barbara Picard, Croquet Lane, Sebastian, said surrounding residents should have been informed.