HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-12 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the workshop meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
on Monday, July 12, 2004, in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward
C. Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Karen L.
Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Deputy
City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Mayor Schreiber led the pledge of allegiance.
1. DISCUSSION RE: POTENTIAL DONATION OF PUBLIC ART FOR FRONT OF
TAMARAC COMMUNITY CENTER: Parks and Recreation Director Kathleen Margoles
introduced art benefactor Paul Yelin, who had contacted the City regarding the display
of art from International Artist Leonardo Nierman, in front of the Tamarac Community
Center. Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said consultants Gladding Jackson
prepared a mock-up of the art to be placed in front of the Tamarac Community Center
and the cost to the City will be the preparation of the site. Mr. Yelin would like the art to
be placed by September 24tr', as that is when Mr. Nierman will be in the United States
attending a dedication of his work at the University of Miami. Mayor Schreiber said this
is an historic and most welcome occasion for Tamarac. Commissioner Portner
commended Mr. Yelin on his offer to the City and suggested a proclamation or placing
Mr. Yelin's name on a plaque in appreciation of this offer. Vice Mayor Sultanof
commended Mr. Yelin. Commissioner Roberts thanked Mr. Yelin on behalf of the City.
Mr. Yelin extended an invitation to everyone to view his private art collection. Mayor
Schreiber asked for an expression of interest to move forward and the Commission was
unanimous in their agreement.
2. UPDATE ON SCHOOL OVERCROWDING SOLUTIONS FOR TAMARAC:
Deputy City Manager Michael C. Cernech said he met with Deputy School
Superintendent Garretson and staff and discussed several options regarding school
overcrowding. The School Board staff recommended for Tamarac Elementary School a
24 classroom addition to the building on the southwest corner of the property, which will
not affect any of the City's property. Commissioner Roberts clarified that this would be
a two-story addition with 12 classrooms on each floor, and questioned grant money that
was previously involved with the gazebo. Deputy City Manager Cernech said the
School Board expressed no concern about the gazebo. Commissioner Roberts
questioned the playground and cafeteria, and Deputy City Manager Cernech said we
would give the school whatever access is necessary, and he will bring the infrastructure
to the attention of the School Board. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned whether the new
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classrooms would be attached to the current building or freestanding and Deputy City
Manager Cernech said it is up to the School Board how they incorporate the new
classrooms. Commissioner Roberts questioned the time line and Deputy City Manager
Cernech said it his understanding that there is consensus to add this to the School
Board's CIP but he is not privy to the exact timing.
The next option for Challenger Elementary and Millennium Middle School, is to bring 10
portables to Challenger Elementary and Millennium Middle Schools (two for Challenger
the rest for Millennium); then add 24 classrooms to Millennium and use the portables
assigned to Millennium for Challenger to relieve overcrowding. There was also
discussion with the School Board to use City property for parking, which the School
Board did not favor. Commissioner Roberts asked when the modules would be
installed and Deputy City Manager Cernech replied in the next several weeks; they
should be ready for the opening of the school year in August. Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested inviting Mrs. Kraft to speak to the Mayor and City
Commission in September after the Commission vacation, and Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco said she would like to see the modules. City Manager Miller said
Mrs. Kraft was unable to attend today's meeting, but another meeting will be scheduled
so Mrs. Kraft and school board staff can address the Mayor and City Commission.
Deputy City Manager Cernech discussed a potential high school and spoke of a 15 acre
tract on the northwest corner of Commercial and Nob Hill, which was previously owned
by Messrs. Butters and then sold to a church. The property is not available at this time,
as it is going through the site review process and there are some ingress/egress issues.
If these issues can not be resolved, the property may go back on the market. There are
only two other parcels of property available in western Broward County that would be
considered for a high school, one in North Lauderdale and one in Sunrise. Neither of
these cities desire a high school in their city limits, but it is the consensus of surrounding
cities that another high school is needed. There was discussion about the Ferguson
property. Deputy City Manager Cernech said he would like an expression of interest
from the Mayor and City Commission authorizing Tamarac to discuss the site on
Commercial and Nob Hill with neighboring communities, asking for their support that the
School Board purchase the site for a high school. Mayor Schreiber suggested trading
the site on Commercial and Nob Hill for the rarely used park on 80th Avenue.
Discussion ensued regarding the fact that the park is a preserve. Mayor Schreiber
asked for an expression of interest for discussion with surrounding municipalities
regarding purchasing property for a high school, and all were in agreement.
3. JULY 14 2004 AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Item No. 5(f). AGREEMENT WITH ILER PLANNING GROUP, INC. FOR MAIN
STREET OVERLAY DISTRICT, PHASE II: (TR10478) Awarding LOI-04-04L and
executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Iler Planning Group, Inc. for
a sum not to exceed Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) for the Tamarac 57th
Street/Main Street Overlay District Project (Case No. 13-MI-04). Community
Development Director King gave a presentation and said when this agreement is
approved a kick-off meeting will be scheduled, followed by the drafting of the ordinance.
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Then meetings will be held with the stakeholders. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked whether
the Economic Development Advisory Committee would be invited to solicit and bring in
Tamarac property owners as well as outsiders, and Community Development Director
King said by the time we get to that point the Economic Development Advisory
Committee should be close to being a non-profit organization and able to move forward
in that capacity. Commissioner Roberts confirmed that the $75,000 was previously
budgeted and asked if a survey was conducted to find out if this is what the residents
want. Community Development Director King said no survey had been conducted.
Commissioner Portner questioned the timing of the first meeting and Community
Development Director King said kickoff will be 15 days after the resolution is passed,
and the first meeting would be held after the commission's vacation. Staff hopes to
bring the ordinance forward to the Mayor and City Commission by the end of October or
beginning of November.
b. Item No. 6(n). MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT—FDOT:
(TR10479) Executing a District Four Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between
the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Tamarac for
right-of-way landscaping on Commercial Boulevard between University Drive and
Prospect Road. Public Works Director Strain said the new agreement allows for
enhancement of landscaping at future dates and the agreement covers the entire length
of Commercial Boulevard from University Drive to Prospect Road. Mayor Schreiber
questioned whether we are relieving the State of the cost of maintenance for
landscaping, if we are beautifying an area which will primarily benefit residents of Fort
Lauderdale, and questioned the cost to Tamarac. Public Works Director Strain said we
currently maintain the entire length of the median. Mayor Schreiber spoke of previous
requests for a sign in the area of Prospect Road which we were unable to obtain, and
Public Works Director Strain explained the right-of-way is owned by the State and
anything done in the right-of-way must be done within their guidelines; perhaps there is
not enough area in the median at that location for a sign, but he will revisit the matter.
Regarding the cost, Public Works Director Strain said the improvements are being done
at the State's request, but the State does not want taxpayers who do not live in the
vicinity to pay for the upkeep. In some areas the cost of maintenance may actually
decrease due to the use of pavers. Commissioner Portner asked about the time frame
and Public Works Director Strain responded the project will start in late winter/early
spring.
C. Item No. 6(p). SEVENTH, EIGHTH, AND NINTH AMENDMENTS TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY — SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL: (TR10490) Executing the seventh, eighth, and ninth amendments to the
Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for Solid Waste Disposal. Public Works
Director Strain explained the seventh and ninth amendments are housekeeping, while
the eighth amendment has to do with facilitating the refund of excess revenues
collected for debt payback. The County can not keep a surplus over $55 million, and
the City's share is $261,275. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned the formula used to
calculate the rebate and whether this will become a yearly refund. Project Manager
(Solid Waste Recycling) D'Amato explained anything in excess of $55 million must be
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distributed among the cities and the amendment gives them the ability to go back each
year to look at the reserves.
Mayor Schreiber called for a recess at 10:55 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:05
a.m. with all present as before.
d. Item No. 6(k). BID AWARD AND AGREEMENT FOR 2 MILLION GALLON
WATER STORAGE TANK AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS:
(TR10483) Awarding Bid No. 04-17B to Globetec Construction, LLC, and executing an
agreement between the City of Tamarac and Globetec Construction, LLC, for an
amount of $2,447,000.00 for the 2 MG Water Storage Tank and Water Treatment Plant
Improvements Project; approving funding for this project from the appropriate 2004
Revenue Bond account; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the
contract. Utilities Director Gagnon, Assistant Utilities Director Moore and
Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz appeared. Utilities Director Gagnon gave a
presentation on the new water storage tank and spoke about water use planning
through 2025, due to anticipated growth in water use that will exceed growth in
population because of changing demographics. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke of an article
he recently read about South Florida running out of water and Utilities Director Gagnon
explained the Everglades Restoration Act. Mayor Schreiber said the water storage tank
is a very expensive item and should not be on the consent agenda. He would like this
item talked about at the Commission meeting in case there are questions from the
public. Commissioner Roberts confirmed with more residents moving into the area
there is an increased demand for water. Commissioner Portner asked what Tamarac's
anticipated population is for 2015 and Utilities Director Gagnon said it appears that it will
be close to 75,000 due to the fact that condominiums and two bedroom -one bath homes
currently housing one person will then house three people. Utilities Director Gagnon
added that Tamarac's water is in outstanding shape. Commissioner Portner questioned
wells being dug in Davie and the level of Lake Okeechobee. Utilities Director Gagnon
said the wells are mostly around Lake Okeechobee and the level of the lake this year is
127' compared to 8'39" in 2000. Utilities Director Gagnon said the storage tank would
be completed in about one year.
e. Item No. 6(q). SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES,
OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT RE: HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
(TR10497) Supporting the Florida League of Cities' opposition to a proposed
amendment to the Florida Constitution that would raise Florida Homestead Exemption
to $50,000; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to the Florida
League of Cities. City Manager Miller said a petition for a constitutional amendment to
provide an additional $25,000 homestead exemption is circulating. Should this
amendment pass Tamarac would be affected to the tune of $2.8 million; Broward
County $161 million; and the State of Florida $1.9 billion. An action has been filed with
the Supreme Court of Florida to prevent this from being placed on the ballot. The
League of Cities and a number of other organizations are opposed to the amendment.
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f. Item 6(d). FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS: (TR10488) Relating to the provision
of fire rescue services, facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida;
establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire rescue assessments for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2004; directing the preparation of an assessment roll;
authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof. Finance
Director Newman, Chief Budzinski and Management and Budget Officer Sammartino
appeared. Management and Budget Officer Sammartino gave a presentation. Mayor
Schreiber questioned how much the additional $12.00 per year would raise and
Management and Budget Officer Sammartino said $567,000. Mayor Schreiber spoke
about the increased property values and the fact that he was informed that Tamarac
would receive approximately $2 million in additional revenues. Mayor Schreiber said in
light of this he questioned the necessity to increase Fire Rescue assessments. Finance
Director Newman explained that last year when the Mayor and City Commission
decided to bring the Fire Rescue Assessment to 100% a lot of feedback was received
from citizens who said they would rather have small, incremental increases each year
than one big jump. Last year was a catch up. This year will be a full year of funding the
new unit; after this year costs will go up incrementally. If the City does not raise the
assessment $12.00 this year, then next year the increase will be $15.00, which will be a
bigger jump and not what the people want. Finance Director Newman explained that
costs go up each year, and the negotiated contracts increase each year. Commissioner
Roberts said she agreed with Mayor Schreiber, and she would rather hold the increase
until next year. Chief Budzinski spoke of maximizing funding. Commissioner Roberts
asked how fire rescue is distinguished in labor negotiations and Chief Budzinski said it
is a complex calculation based on court decisions, and is calculated by our consultants.
Commissioner Portner questioned why we do not just use '/2 million from the property
tax, and City Manager Miller said we could, but the problem is what to do in succeeding
years. At some point we will run out of fund balance; costs for Fire Rescue are
escalating dramatically and we will find ourselves in a fix. Two -three years down the
road we will have to raise fees significantly. Management and Budget Officer
Sammartino said the latest information he received was that we would receive $1.6
million over last year, and of that amount, some of which has been budgeted, there will
be $900,000 new revenue left. Commissioner Roberts questioned the cap and Chief
Budzinski said it is 100% of the funds that go for fire services. Commissioner Roberts
said she is not in favor of an increase this year and would like to hold off until the
following year. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he does not believe in projecting what will
happen next year and the people he spoke to said they would prefer small increases.
Finance Director Newman said the dollar amount in the resolution will be advertised in
August and Chief Budzinski said it can be reduced during the budget process.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said if we do not do this now it eventually catches
up with us so the millage rate will be affected. Finance Director Newman said the less
we make up with the Fire Rescue assessment the more that has to come from the
general fund. A major source of the general fund is the ad valorem tax. If the Fire
Rescue assessment fee slips below 100% eventually there will not be enough money at
the current level; we must chose to raise either the Fire Rescue assessment or the ad
valorem tax.
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g. Item No. 7. AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — MOTOR
_VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC: (TO2053) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending Tamarac Code, Chapter 14, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", by creating Article
IV, "Commercial Vehicle Weight and Load Restrictions", in accordance with Chapter
316, Florida Statutes, by providing regulations on wheel and axle load and vehicle
weights for certain vehicles operating on City Roadways; providing for enforcement,
inspection, penalties and appeal; providing for codification. BSO Chief Dugger Sgt.
Perez and Deputy Pianelli appeared. BSO Chief Dugger spoke of the growth of the
trucking industry commensurate with Tamarac's growth, and the many accidents that
occur on the roads due to faulty equipment and hazardous materials. BSO Chief
Dugger explained that checkpoints require specially trained deputies. BSO Chief
Dugger said Deputy Pianelli is certified, and officers from Delray and Weston helped
Tamarac with its checkpoints. Sgt. Perez presented a DVD on Tamarac's checkpoint
along Commercial and Nob Hill. BSO Chief Dugger said the results of the operation
were the issuance of seven criminal citations, ten vehicles taken out of service, four
drivers taken out of service, two vehicles towed, and the issuance of 159 citations in a
three hour time frame. BSO Chief Dugger thanked City Attorney Kraft and Assistant
City Attorney Steinerts for their assistance in researching and drafting the ordinance.
Businesses were informed of the checkpoint before it was set up and City Furniture,
which is housed in Tamarac Commerce Park, had no violations. Mayor Schreiber
asked if additional deputies would be needed once the ordinance is in place and BSO
Chief Dugger said funding for training and equipment would come from LETF funds; Sgt
Perez added that he has five motormen on the road for traffic enforcement and each
day one would do truck enforcement. No additional personnel would be needed.
Commissioner Roberts asked when the inspections would be done and BSO Chief
Dugger said about 2-3 times a month at all major arteries.
h. Item No. 6(c). CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN POLICY: (TR10475) Adopting
and implementing a Capital Improvement Plan Policy. Finance Director Newman and
Management and Budget Officer Sammartino appeared. Finance Director Newman
said at the June 14th workshop the CIP and concept for the plan was discussed. Mayor
Schreiber questioned funding of projects and Finance Director Newman explained
funding during the first year of the project as part of the budget. Finance Director
Newman said the Capital Improvement Committee would look at the needs for the next
five years and recommend funding. If the City Manager approves then it goes to the
Mayor and City Commission. The first year it is incorporated into the budget and outer
years approved in concept. Commissioner Roberts asked about changing priorities and
Finance Director Newman said the plan can be changed or tweaked, but we want to try
to foresee the upcoming needs as much as possible. It is not intended to inhibit us but
to make sure we are not acting impulsively.
Commissioner Portner questioned Item 6(h) on the consent agenda, in particular why
the color white was not included. UPDATING COLOR PALETTE FOR WOODLANDS
OVERLAY DISTRICT: (TR10491) Approving the addition of the color white (#OW21) to
the Woodlands Color Palette, pursuant to Chapter 24 entitled "Zoning", Article X entitled
"Woodlands Overlay Zoning District", Section 24-807 entitled "Exterior Colors For Single
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Family Residences (base building colors, accent colors and trim colors)".
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said it was an oversight. Mayor Schreiber
questioned whether a problem is being created for the City by having a color palette for
the Woodlands and not for the rest of the City. City Attorney Kraft explained the overlay
zoning district required a color palette, and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco added
that the adoption of the overlay zoning district took on most of what the Woodlands had
in effect in its previous deed restrictions. The color palette is not new.
Mayor Schreiber questioned Item 6(I) on the consent agenda and said he felt the cost
was excessive. PROSPECT ROAD LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
(TR10495) Approving the Prospect Road Landscaping Improvement Program; awarding
Bid No. 04-20B to Green Acres Ln Service, Inc.; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an agreement with Green Acres Ln Service, Inc.; authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $479,817.69, which represents a contract
award of $436,197.90 and a project contingency of $43,619.79; authorizing the City
Manager to make necessary additions, deletions, or revisions to the Prospect Road
landscaping improvements pursuant to Section 6-156 of the Code of the City of
Tamarac, Florida; authorizing budgetary transfers as necessary for proper accounting
purposes. Mayor Schreiber questioned why the previous contractor was not hired to do
the work, and Public Works Director Strain explained there is no irrigation in the portion
of the median that will be worked on, which added to the cost. Additionally, the bid
submitted by Vila and Sons was too high. Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz added
this is a construction bid guided by Statute and there are specific procedures that must
be followed. Due diligence has been done on the new firm. Commissioner Portner said
he believed we received $269,000 from Broward County for the project and
Commissioner Roberts said in the future the backup needs to be more specific, as the
amount from Broward County was not explained clearly in the calculations.
4. CIP SCHEDULE REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF TIMING FOR PROPOSED
DOG PARK: Deputy City Manager Cernech said no decision has been made by the
Mayor and City Commission regarding a dog park; however, Commissioner Roberts
questioned the timing of the dog park which was included in the linear park for 2008-
2009, and Commissioner Roberts felt that was too far out. Deputy City Manager
Cernech added that since the capital improvement plan has not yet been adopted, this
would be a good time to talk about bringing something forward in the CIP. The CIP
committee suggested bringing it forward in the plan for design in 2005 with construction
in 2006 if this is the Mayor and City Commission's desire, and there are funding issues
to work out. Mayor Schreiber questioned the wisdom of placing a dog park next to a
brand new park, and said dog owners are in the minority in Tamarac, and questioned
spending $300,000 of public funds for a dog park since the county has many parks for
dogs. Mayor Schreiber suggested putting this to the public via referendum.
Commissioner Roberts said if this is put to the public then Main Street and every other
project should also be put to the public. Commissioner Roberts said many residents
have come to her over the years requesting a dog park in Tamarac. The location next
to Veterans Park was determined to be the best location. Phase 1 would include basic
amenities such as fencing, sod, irrigation, dog wash, dog fountain, walkway,
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landscaping and parking lot. Commissioner Roberts questioned the ability to use the
Veterans' Park parking lot and Deputy City Manager Cernech said it is not possible
because of the configuration. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned the proximity of the dog
park to Veterans Park, and said since this borders Coral Springs, we would have many
people from Coral Springs using the dog park. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned whether
input has been gathered from the residents across from the intended location of the
park or the Veterans. Vice Mayor Sultanof said originally there was talk of grant funding
in the amount of $155,000, and Hermi Zumbato said some years ago Plantation
received a grant in the amount of $175,000 for a dog park. Deputy City Manager
Cernech spoke about infrastructure for the park and the fact that the restrooms at
Veterans Park could be used for visitors to the dog park rather than moving the location
of the dog park and having to come up with an additional $100,000 for restrooms. Vice
Mayor Sultanof spoke about additional maintenance of Veterans Park and the dog park.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco asked how we got from $155,000 to $300,000.
Parks and Recreation Director Margoles spoke about the original site considerations
(the Friedes property and Southgate) and the costs associated for a 5-acre park. At this
point a 2.5 acre park is being considered, with just the basic amenities. The parking lot
is the biggest cost and the fencing for a dog park is more involved than just a chain link
fence, as a different gate system is necessary. There are costs for landscaping, grass,
a water stop, and a pathway for the dog owners. Additional amenities for phase II
would be an agility course for both large and small dogs and two shelters.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned the cost for the 2.5 acre park and
Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said about $155,000. Parks and Recreation
Director Margoles said the basic amenities need to be included in phase I. Mayor
Schreiber asked if there is an ordinance in force requiring registration of dogs in
Tamarac, and City Attorney Kraft said it is a county requirement. Mayor Schreiber
questioned whether people outside of Tamarac utilizing the park would have to pay and
Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said this could be instituted but we would then
need personnel to man the park and enforce the ordinance. Commissioner Portner
questioned possible Indian burial grounds on the site, and Parks and Recreation
Director Margoles responded there is a mound on the site but it is unknown what is
under it; it could be debris. Public Works Director Strain said we will know before the
end of the week, however, he does not think it is a geographic anomaly. If there is a
problem, the park will be shifted further west. Commissioner Portner questioned the
necessity of a dog park and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said the residents
have expressed an interest in a dog park. Commissioner Roberts spoke about possible
funding availability due to negotiations of contracts for other projects. Mayor Schreiber
asked if the dog park is in this budget and Finance Director Newman said it is proposed
for 2006, but we are looking into other sources of funding as well such as grants and
private partnerships. Mayor Schreiber asked for an expression of interest and
Commissioner Roberts, Vice Mayor Sultanof and Commissioner Portner said yes.
Mayor Schreiber said he is concerned with the location and has reservations. There
was discussion about the golf course across the street. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he
also is concerned about the location and hidden costs, and requested more details.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if the dog park would be closed when an
event is held in Veterans' Park, and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said there
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are two events held in Veterans Park each year, Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
Most likely the dog park would be closed those days; but it would be helpful to use the
additional 50 parking spots slated for the dog park. Mayor Schreiber said the majority of
the Commission is in favor of the dog park, but there is the question of the location.
Mayor Schreiber said before the final decision is made he would like to see a final
determination of the location with the cost not to exceed $155,000. Commissioner
Roberts agreed. Deputy City Manager Cernech said the location dictates the expense.
If the park were to be located elsewhere than the current considered location, the cost
would increase because of need for restrooms. As outlined in the backup there is time
to make final decisions before we know if the $155,000 will be available. In the interim,
staff will prepare a preliminary design and come back to the Mayor and City
Commission with an update regarding the negotiations for other projects which may
provide a savings that can be put to this project. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco
said if there is no savings then it becomes a moot point. Deputy City Manager Cernech
said the proposal is predicated on the location and the ability to save money on other
projects. If the location changes and we are unable to negotiate a savings we will have
to find a location elsewhere. We will still look for grants to fund the project.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the time frame in which this will be brought back to
the Commission, and Deputy City Manager Cernech responded October.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the workshop meeting at 12:55 p.m.
Marion Swen on, CMC
City Clerk
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