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CASSEL BERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 7, 2023 — Pre -Budget Planning Workshop Page 4 of 11 the impervious areas intact and only demolishing the building itself; redevelopment of adjacent parcel; retention of a portion of the site for park purposes; potential uses of the site and the need for additional retention area; ability ofthe City Commission to refuse offers if a proposed product does not meet the City's vision for the site; potential for CRA funding of demolition; whether staff had obtained any comparisons with similar parcels in high traffic areas; no hurry to redevelop, as value will increase as other parcels in the area are built up; cost prohibitions for a permanent bandshell or covered walkways for the park; potential state changes relating to stornwater rules and permitting issues that could arise from a drainage perspective; potential need for additional retention when redeveloping the site; potential for entering into a developer's agreement when the property is sold; and the fact that there are already guidelines in place as to what can be developed on the site due to the zoning, future land use designation and the site being located in both the Community Redevelopment District and the Concord Park Overlay District. The City Commission agreed by consensus that the existing building should be demolished, with the impervious area being retained rather than removed, and when feasible, the site should be marketed for sale for commercial purposes which meet the zoning, future land use, Community Redevelopment District and Concord Park Overlay District requirements for the site. The meeting was recessed at 11:12 a.m. The meeting was reconvened at 12: 06 p. m. D. Department Initiatives and Unfunded Concerns Department Initiatives Presentation: The following staff members gave presentations detailing recent accomplishments and future planning incentives for their departments and/or divisions as follows: Administrative Services Department — Administrative Services Director Andy Brooks (with input from Information Systems Manager Ed DeJesus) Human Resources o Complete classification and compensation study o Enhance the City wellness program o Enhance employee benefits o Continue to enhance City -specific training Risk Management o Complete the Risk Management Manual o Implement checklists o Conduct related drills and exercises Information Technology o Accessibility ■ Implement a Wi-Fi network available to the public at all City -owned parks ■ Review and improve online citizen services o Security • Expansion of video surveillance system ■ 24/7 remote managed security service ■ External and internal penetration testing