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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08292001HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF SEBASTIAN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA RIVERFRONT PLAN WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2001- 7:00 PM Mayor Barnes called the Workshop to order at 7:00 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice Mayor Ben A. Bishop (was contacted by phone at 7:05 p.m. by the City Clerk and stated he had an unavoidable delay and requested an excused absence.) Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. Mr. James Hill Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams City Engineer, Ralph Brescia Engineering Construction Inspector, Robert Petersen WORKSHOP ITEMS Session to Address Improvements to Recently Acq.u, ired Riverfront Property The City Manager sought input for improvements to the former Good Guys property, and stressed that the site plan is conceptual at this time, incorporating many ideas from staff. City Council Workshop August 29, 2001 Page Two Mayor Barnes invited the public to speak on the plans. Jayne Barczyk, Sebastian, stated that many of the improvements will block the view of the river and stressed it was "Riverview' Park, and recommended the Military memorial stand alone. Ruth Davies, 497 Lloyd Street, stated there is an existing war memorial and placement of this additional memorial would insinuate the first is inadequate. Carolyn Corum, Delores Street submitted photos of the subject property and read a prepared statement citing objections to the proposed plan (see attached). Sal Neglia, Sebastian, stated he would like to keep the view of the river, the Environmental Learning Center is underutilized, the boat drop off won't work, the fountain is redundant due to Vero Beach's fountain, and that he would like to see the shore stabilized and a pier put in first. Jim Rittenour, 189 Abeto Terrace, stated he moved to the area to be closer to the ocean, and would like to see a full service marina which might alleviate some boat trailer parking. Mayor Barnes stated that the riverfront is only three miles long and all of the grant money could not be spent on one type of recreation. Mr. Majcher asked about the City's dredge permit and the City Manager stated there are cedain permits that were transferred with the property and that he is working with the City Attorney to address them. Mr. Majcher said he did not want the city to limit itself by not taking steps to establish a full service marina and introduced Peter Petersen, Applied Technology Management Company. Mr. Peterson described the seven marina projects his company has undertaken, discussed the value of the subject property and the income it could generate. He responded to inquiry from the City Attorney as to the needs for a functional marina, noting 95% of a marina is over water. Trudy Hertling, Sebastian, noted existing water related businesses have vacated or are struggling to stay alive. Mr. Petersen stated a marina should be considered a gateway to the city and attract people from the intracoastal instead of US 1. Discussion continued on the impact a full service marina would have on the property. Carolyn Corum expressed concern for establishing a marina and urged Council to heed the desires of the public on this. (TAPE Ii - SIDE I - 8:15 pm) City Council Workshop August 29, 2001 Page Three Mr. Barczyk inquired about prior Council discussion of utilizing the CAVCORP committee and suggested use of the committee to come back with ideas. Mr. Hill stated that overall he liked the proposed plan but said perhaps certain of the improvements could be relocated. Mr. Majcher said he was in agreement with Mr. Hill but objected parking for school buses and suggested boating classes could be held at City Hall. He stated many people talking to him would like see a marina and suggested a floating dock system. Mayor Barnes cited questions and concerns from citizens as follows; 1) where is the canoe launch, to which the City Engineer responded it is not defined in the plan but would be where it now exists; 2) someone felt the east side is too cluttered and perhaps the fountain could be moved to the playground area and put bocce courts and shuffleboard courts closer to bathroom; 3) that the picnic area, education and parking area be relocated to keep the view. Mr. Barczyk again suggested a committee be formed. The City Manager reminded Council the FIND grant has specific requirements regarding shoreline stabilization and landscaping and will expire Sept. 2002. He stated there were many good ideas expressed tonight and he will provide a couple of different site plans in the future for council to consider to move forward with the grant. Keith Miller, 961 Riveria, suggested a slip be available for a police boat. The City Engineer stated DEP has some environmental concerns relative to use of floating docks. Ruth Davies reminded Council that Vero Beach had to hire a lifeguard for their fountain. Carolyn Corum asked if the powerlines will be removed and the City Manager replied that the City is looking into relocating the powerlines. 4. Bein.~q~no_f/urther,../_~ ~ items, Mayor Barnes adjourned the workshop at 8:31 p.m. Approved atthe ~ /2., 2001 Regular Council Meeting. MW~.. ~Barnes- Sally A.t~r~io, CMC City Clerk