CC 07/15/2019 Minutes - Special Meeting

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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 15, 2019 - Special Meeting Page 4 of 11 Discussion: Brief discussion ensued which included: whether future replacement costs for equipment had been factored into the operations and maintenance costs shown in the presentation; concerns about wording of a potential referendum question and clear communication to the voters; potential for changes to the proposed concepts presented, and adjustments to projected costs based on those changes when determined; concerns about potential for promising something that cannot be delivered due to unforeseen circumstances such as inflationary increases, etc.; adding a possible caveat "to the extent funds are available" or something similar; determination of amount the City Commission would feel comfortable with asking the public to authorize in a bond referendum; need for public information campaign further into the process; prioritization of the proposed parks projects; consideration of other planned City projects outside of the parks improvements and the need to continue to handle funding and management of all the projects effectively. 5. DISCUSSION AND GUIDANCE A. Park Development Selection Mr. Newlon explained that at this point in the agenda he was seeking guidance from the City Commission as to whether there was support for advancement of all six parks for continued consideration should funding be available for the proposed improvements. Each member of the City Commission expressed support for advancing the six parks as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for possible funding of improvements through a bond referendum. Several of the Commissioners noted that prioritization of the parks projects was very important, and they would support the prioritized list as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; however, Mr. Newlon advised that at this time he was looking only for consensus as to whether to advance the six parks or not, and prioritization would be discussed at a later time in the Agenda. Audience Participation: The following individual came forward to address this item: Ms. Colleen Hufford, 527 Queens Mirror Circle, stated she was generally in favor of the proposed improvements, but expressed concerns that the proposed Wheel Park was too large in scope and stated she was opposed to placing too many pavilions into the neighborhood parks. No one else came forward. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to approve the advancement of all six parks as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. Mr. Newlon advised that the next thing for Commission consideration would be whether there were any changes the Commission would recommend at this point, and he referred back to each park and the recommendations made by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Dew Drop Park — The recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to delete the splash pad, the fountain and the sports lighting, and to scale back or delete the boardwalk but keep the fishing pier.