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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 23, 2013 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 17 Mr. Newlon stated he felt more staff study was needed at this point, which would include a potential joint planning agreement and possible CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) extension or reconfiguration; however, he added that to the extent the City could vision that western area, it may be appropriate to bring in a consultant to assist. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding various issues including extension of the CRA, SunRail and a possible joint planning agreement with Seminole County. Mr. Newlon explained that there were ongoing discussions between City and County staff on these matters. Commissioners Hufford and Fry both felt it would be good to have a future meeting with the County to communicate to them the City's projects, concerns and vision. Mayor Glancy inquired whether the Commissioners would like to schedule an additional workshop to discuss the new plan for the City Center project which had come about as a result of Commissioner Hufford's discussions with ACi. She added that discussions of any other concerns the Commissioners had which they felt would present a roadblock to the project moving forward could also be discussed. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding some of the proposed changes to the layout and design, potential changes to the acquisition agreement, topics which could be discussed at the workshop, and notice requirements for the workshop. CONSENSUS: The Comrnission agreed by consensus to direct the City Manager to schedule a workshop for the purpose of further discussion of the City Center project at the earliest date convenient. B. Municipal Advisory Committee (Metroplan) Report — Mayor Glancy No Report. C. Leadership Seminole Board Report — Mayor Glancy Reported that her class's Legacy of Leadership project was to renovate spaces for SWOP (Seminole Work Opportunity Program) to improve the quality of life and work environment for the workers. She added that all of the Leadership classes are scored, and that she had participated in Government Day, which received a score of 6.5 out of 7. D. Mayors/Managers Group Report — Mayor Glancy Reported that the meeting last Tuesday had been sponsored by the Seminole County School District and held at Winter Springs High School, where they were greeted and escorted in by the ROTC students and set ved lunch by the culinary arts students. She added that the meeting presentation was given by County Manager Jim Hartmann, who gave an update on the County's budget.