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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 26, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 16 Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding parking space locations and numbers; possibility of a skate dot component and liability; landscaping; various design elements; future monument sign; pedestrian safety issues and improvements; funding; future projects, stormwater features; lighting and the need to obtain community response to the project, including the skate dot feature. At the request of the Commission, Dr. Brock advised he would make the Homeowners' Associations aware ofthe Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program which they could possibly utilize to make improvements to their community entrances. CONSENSUS The Commission agreed by consensus to the following design components: reduce parking spaces to a total of nine (six and three); relocate parking spaces to the east side of the road; add benches along the sidewalks; meandering sidewalks; inclusion of a skate dot component with artistic elements in the design for the project. CONSENSUS The Commission agreed by consensus to direct Dr. Brock to include the skate dot design and the improvements to the medians and rights of way on Greencastle Boulevard in the scope of services for the design work to be done by Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. and to bring the amendments to the contract back to the Commission for approval at a future meeting. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individuals came forward: Mr. Larry Littrell, 124 North Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns about the meeting time of 4:00 p.m. for City Commission meetings, stating he felt it presented a hardship on working citizens to make the meetings and have input into the decisions being made. He suggested that more people would be able to participate and attend the meetings if the meeting were moved to a later time such as the previous 7:00 p.m. time. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, also expressed concerns about the 4:00 meeting time, but suggested that the Commission get input from the public as to their preferences. He also voiced concerns about overgrown vegetation in the area of Sunnytown Park which he considered to be a safety issue for the children, and the recent removal of a large oak tree in Lake Concord Park. No one else came forward. • Reported that the property at 161 Quail Pond Circle which the Commission had expressed an interest in purchasing had been pulled from auction, but was now listed with a broker. He stated he and staff had contacted the broker and they were trying to work on negotiations which could be brought back to the Commission for consideration to purchase the property.