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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 , 2003 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
PURPOSE: RIVERVIEW PARK EXPANSION - PIER IMPROVEMENTS
1. Mayor Barnes called the Workshop to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Walter Barnes
Vice-Mayor Raymond Coniglio
Councilmember Joe Barczyk
Councilmember James Hill
City Council Absent:
Councilmember Nathan McCollum (excused)
Staff Present:
City Manager, Terrence Moore
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
City Engineer, Dave Fisher
Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy
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4. WORKSHOP ITEMS
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A. Riverview Park Expansion - Pier Improvements (backup to be provided at workshop)
The City Manager stated the City is finally able to look toward construction of the twin pier
project and several months back City Council asked that a floating dock be investigated but
neither the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) or Army Corp of Engineers is
willing to allow such a structure however, it could be added in the future.
The City Engineer addressed City Council stating Kimley-Horn has preserved the City's best
interest at every step of this process and that a particular agency is requiring a decision be
made which is either to proceed as previously decided or go with a modification which will give
up rights for future growth.
Mike Kieffer, Kimley-Horn addressed City Council, stating Council had given them direction,
after which they proceeded with permitting a fixed fishing pier on the north, and a small
temporary mooring facility for a minimum number of boats on the south pier. He said the Army
Corps of Engineers needs a final detailed permit application and the state is asking the City to
modify the submerged lands lease and possibly limit increasing future dock use. He requested
direction from Council on whether they wish to move forward as previously planned or modify its
submerged lands lease or negotiate. He further stated negotiations would hurt the grant time
frame and construction must begin.
The City Manager said if the direction was to maintain the original 64 slips, the City does not
have to construct the entire 64 slips at this time. The City Attorney said the basic infrastructure
for the pier would have to be constructed but the boat slips would not have to be operational.
Mr. Kieffer said in his opinion, DEP may ask why the use would be changed from commercial
marina to public facility but the permit is still valid.
The City Engineer clarified that if the City requested time to negotiate to have future expansion,
it would jeopardize the grant schedule.
Mr. Keiffer explained that DEP was concerned with the possibility of future sea grass growing at
the pier location. The City Attorney explained that DEP equated boat slips to manatee deaths
and future boat slips will not be allowed and an ADA concern could be remedied in the future.
Ed Majcher, 688 Fleming Street, implored City Council to spend time on the water and see what
is visionary for the future, and act on the permits that were given to the City at the beginning,
instead of limiting what we can do in the future.
Discussion followed on floating docks allowing easier handicapped access. Mr. Kieffer said
ladders could be added to access boats if floating piers are not constructed.
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Mayor Barnes asked if the City goes with the original permit, could the City apply for floating
piers or other means to make access easier. Mr. Kieffer replied modifications could be
negotiated in the future.
It was noted the submerged lands lease prohibits live-a boards and designates boat size.
The City Manager reiterated that if the Council directs going with the original permit, he would
come back with a recommendation on how to proceed on June 25, 2003.
Mr. Kieffer stated the fish cleaning station would have to be on the land so that waste is
deposited onshore.
4. Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the workshop at 6:42 p.m.
Approved at the June 25th, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting.
W'~lter W. Barnes, Mayor
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Sally A. Mai~, OMC, City Clerk
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