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08-11-1994 v (.) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD CITY OF EDGEWATER u = '\:.~~~ <.0". <:..~,~,,\ P.O. BOX 100, EDGEWATER, FL 32132 CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 1994 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 1994 in the Conference Room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Jones, Mr. Kowalewski and Dr. Gebelein. Mr. Browning arrived at 6:40 p.m. Mr. Porta was recorded absent. Also present were Jim Jones of The Observer and Liz McBride, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of July 7, 1994 were approved as corrected by Chairman Fong. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Board Picture Requested by JiIJI Jones of The Observer After introduction to the Board, Mr. Jones took group photographs. 2. Election of Vice Chairman Chairman Fong asked the Board for nominations. Mr. Kowalewski asked Mr. Browning if he would care to be Vice Chairman. Mr. Browning said he would like to pass at this time. Mr. Jones asked Dr. Gebelein if he would like to be Vice Chairman, and formally nominated him. Chairman Fong nominated Mr. Kowalewski because he had previously been on the Board. Mr. Kowalewski declined. Mr. Kowalewski then seconded the nomination for Dr. Gebelein. Motion . CARRIED 6-0. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. EDB 1995 Fiscal Budget as Proposed by City Manager Chairman Fong referenced the prior budget proposal to the City Manager requesting $53,370. Chairman Fong said the City Manager indicated that he will present a $10,000 budget to the Council, and that funds for VCBDC were not taken into account or the redevelopment study and planning. Chairman Fong stated that the EDB was competing along with everyone else for funds. u Economi~evelopment Board Minutes - August 11, 1994 Page -2- Continued Business: Chairman Fong opened the floor for questions and suggestions. Discussion followed concerning the funding of VCBDC and the redevelopment study and planning. Chairman Fong encouraged Board members to attend the Council Budget Hearing, August 16, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. \..u~o~ Chairman Fong mentioned that on August 15, 1994 we hopefully will get a defined workscope proposal from the Clark Development Group for the meeting August 16, 1994 along with their required fee. Chairman Fong promised a very short meeting, which will be to scan the proposal, have a brief discussion, and recommend presentation to the Council at their scheduled September meeting. Mr. Browning asked how much the 1994 budget was. Chairman Fong answered $17,000, which included $7,000 to VCBDC. Chairman Fong reiterated the purpose of the Clark Group and that some of the technical matters are beyond the Board's expertise. Chairman Fong relayed that the process of redevelopment study and analysis need not be done all at once, but some funds should be put aside for that purpose. Discussion followed again on VCBDC's contributions, or lack of, to Edgewater. Chairman Fong expressed his concern in severing the relationship with VCBDC as discussed at an earlier meeting. He felt that VCBDC does provide a number of resources to the City. Chairman Fong suggested putting the Board's concerns in memo form addressed to the Council before the Council meeting August 16th. Mr. Browning then described contributions provided by VCBDC to Boston Whaler and Kayat Engineering. Mr. Browning moved that the EDB recommend to the Council that an appropriate amount be funded to the VCBDC, direct a memo be addressed to the Council outlining this recommendation, and that Chairman Fong, representing the EDB, present that memo to them. Seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Dr. Gebelein moved that funds for the Redevelopment Study and Planning be included in the Edgewater budget. Seconded by Mr. Kowalewski. Motion CARRIED 6-0. 2. The Clark Development Group, Inc. Proposal a. Overview of August 8, 1994 Workshop Meeting b. W orkscope Chairman Fong summarized the workshop held with the Clark Group. Chairman Fong said they followed along with the original proposal, and that Dick Clark was going to prepare for the Board a cost proposal along with the workscope. Chairman Fong asked the Board to put away some time to talk to businesses. (.) Economis-tevelopment Board Minutes - August 11, 1994 Page -3- Continued Business: c. Recommendation to Council Chairman Fong said he expected a proposal by August 15, 1994. 3. Community Redevelopment a. Objective and Goals Chairman Fong distributed information and explained the nine steps of the standard, formal planning process. After reading the steps, Chairman Fong asked the Board if they thought this was a good plan. The Board unanimously agreed. Chairman Fong then asked the Board to review the Preliminary Outline that was also distributed. He felt that the Board right now is at point #3 and #4, Environmental Analysis and Resource Analysis and reviewed the items listed under each of the two headings. A lengthy discussion followed on the meaning of a "downtown region", and why and where to develop it. Chairman Fong stated that the conventional downtown is dying because they never adapted to the change. Chairman Fong suggested the Board put this subject on hold until the next meeting or hold a separate meeting. 4. Community Survey Report Mr. Jones inquired who prepared the survey. Chairman Fong answered it was a consultant, not City staff. Mr. Jones observed that the total response numbers are different on each page, and couldn't figure how they arrived at their numbers. Discussion followed on the results of the report. Dr. Gebelein questioned that 70% of the population in Edgewater is over 50 years of age. Other statistics were questioned. Mr. Browning said that perhaps the questions should have been broken down into age brackets, that those results would have been valuable. Chairman Fong asked what does this survey mean to the EDB, and how shall we address it or respond to it. He then reviewed responses to some of the questions. 5. Community Education & Relations Chairman Fong said the community should be more aware of the position and needs of the City. He also felt the EDB, City officials, and staff should get out there and relate to the community. Chairman Fong thought that some of the community workshops held had been very positive in getting more people involved. Ii o () Economic Development Board Minutes - August 11, 1994 Page -4- I I (; Continued Business: I Ii Mr. Jones commented that education would also help people's perception that an improvement in one area is an improvement for the town, not just that area alone. Road paving was given as an example. The monthly Newsletter was given as one vehicle of communicating to the citizens. I. 6. FIND Proposed Plans Update I. Chairman Fong stated there was nothing new to report at this time. He reported that the City Manager was not very optimistic since FIND has not responded back. Chairman Fong suggested writing a letter to FIND and asking what the status is. He also stated that the Mayor and the City Manager are overseeing this project. Dr. Gebelein asked if there was a termination date in the proceedings with FIND. Chairman Fong answered no. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Chairman: Site Inventory -- Chairman Fong reported that he has a meeting scheduled with the Board of Realtors president Malcom Eich next week. "What's Your Beef?" -- July 18, 1994 Council Meeting Response -- Chairman Fong felt the meeting went relatively well, and to take it (the report) for what's it's worth. Chairman Fong stated that legitimate issues are being responded to by the City. City Community Workshop -- August 4, 1994 -- Chairman Fong said the workshop went extremely well. He stated that the Building Department gave a presentation and that area builders relayed that the Building Department is doing a good job, but is understaffed. Chairman Fong reported that City staff is working on this problem. Dick Jones: The "ERP" Follow-up -- August 5, 1994 VCARD Workshop Mr. Jones reported the meeting pertained to the environmental resource program and referenced a draft chapter concerning the permitting process. Mr. Jones supplied a copy of that draft for the file. o o Economic Development Board Minutes - August 11, 1994 Page -5- , . Chairman and Board Member Reoorts: John Browning: Mr. Browning informed the Board that Maglev is trying to get Al Gore to attend their ground breaking sometime in October. Mr. Jones referred to the EDB By-Laws, page 3(F) that in part says, "carrying our preliminary negotiations for the purpose of attracting business and industry to the City of Edgewater", and asked if the Board/Chairman could submit letters of interest to places such as Home Depot, Builders Square, etc. Chairman Fong asked where these businesses would be placed. Mr. Kowalewski suggested if something nice was put between Edgewater and Oak Hill, the area would blossom. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth 1. 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