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03-15-2004 - Workshop - ~ . .,. u () CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER WORKSHOP MARCH 15, 2004 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schmidt called the Workshop to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mayor Donald Schmidt Councilman James Brown Councilman Dennis Vincenzi Councilwoman Harriet Rhodes Councilwoman Judith Lichter City Manager Kenneth Hooper City Clerk Susan Wadsworth Paralegal Robin Matusick Present Present Arrived at 6:46 p.m. Present Present Present Present Present MEE TING PURPOSE The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the goal setting agenda. (Attached) City Manager Hooper went over what was included in the agenda packet. He asked for Council to provide him direction if he is on the right track and if there is anything they would ~ike him to add or if they would like to put the list in priority order. City Manager Hooper started his presentation by going over the Development/Economic Enhancement with regard to the ParkTowne Industrial Center, the SR 442 Corridor Overlay and the Joint Planning Agreement. He also answered questions presented by Councilwoman Lichter and Mayor Schmidt. City Manager Hooper then went over the Infrastructure Development Plan and answered questions presented by Councilwoman Lichter and Councilwoman Rhodes. After discussion regarding the referendum for capital projects, Council agreed to list each item individually on the ballot. Councilwoman Rhodes feels the list should be prioritized and they should have a backup plan in case it doesn't fly again, at least for City Hall. City Manager Hooper feels the backup plan would be to fix up the existing City Hall. -, .:: . u (..) Councilwoman Rhodes also suggested setting up a fund and putting in a certain percentage of the annual budget every year until they get enough for a City Hall. She feels it is a priority and if they are going to goal set that would be one of her first priorities. Mayor Schmidt asked for a list of the different road impact fees that other cities have implemented or are getting ready to implement. City Manager Hooper informed him there is only one city in Volusia and that is Deltona at $502. He mentioned other cities, such as Port Orange and New Smyrna, that are going through the process just as Edgewater is. City Manager Hooper then went over the Revenue Enhancements and answered questions presented by Councilwoman Lichter. City Manager Hooper continued his presentation by going over the Planning Initiatives and addressed concerns expressed by Councilwoman Lichter. City Manager Hooper finished his presentation by going over Public Safety. He also answered questions presented by Councilwoman Lichter. Councilwoman Lichter commented on the goals that have been accomplished in the past five years. Councilwoman Rhodes commented on the ParkTowne Industrial Center and economic development being what is going to drive down our taxes and help our City the most by providing jobs and less of a residential tax base. She would like to focus on economic development as opposed to residential development. Councilwoman Lichter would like to see the City work with Daytona Beach Community College. She also would like to see the new high school called New Smyrna/Edgewater High School or Southeast Volusia Regional High School. She doesn't think the name reflects the volume of kids that live in Edgewater. Mayor Schmidt doesn't think the name will be changed. City Manager Hooper commented on the name for the Middle School that will be located in Edgewater being worked on. Councilwoman Rhodes mentioned the cost involved with changing the name of the high school. Page -2- Council Workshop March 15, 2004 ...,.,...., u Q ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Schmidt adjourned the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Bloomer Page -3- Council Workshop March 15, 2004 -0 o GOAL SETTING AGENDA March 15, 2004, 6:00 p.m. A. DevelopmentJEconomic Enhancement ParkTowne Industrial Center 1. Implement drainage and utility improvements along Timaquan Trail and Megan Z Avenue 2. Construction of roadway/drainage improvements along Street "C 3. - Complete design and permitting extension of Park Towne Boulevard 4. Sale and development of 15 acres within the park 5. Initiate declaration of covenants agreement SR 442 Corridor Overlay 1. Adopt design standards 2. Modify Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan 3. Implement landscaping improvements Joint Planning Agreement 1. Adopt joint planning agreement and urban growth boundaries B. Infrastructure Development Plan 1. Construct western area water and sewer improvements 2. Construct new welles) west ofl-95 3. Complete Transportation Master Plan developing roadway impact fees and roadway improvement plan 4. Construct Hawks Park Recreation Complex, ballfields, amphitheater, nature trails 5. Landscaping and themes along SR442 6. Referendum for capital projects , 7. Implement closest unit response agreement with Volus1a County - staffing C. Revenue Enhancements 1. Traffic impact fees 2. Water, sewer, reuse rate change 3. Franchise agreement for commercial solid waste - 4. Increase enterprise reserves to -15% of annual revenues 5. Increase general fund reserves to 20% of annual budget D. Planning Initiatives 1. Consumptive use permit renewal for a 20-year period 2. Comprehensive Plan update 3. Land Development Code annual update E. Public Safety 1. Continue expansion of regional communication center 2. Closest unit response agreements with County and City(s) 3. New administrative and fire station south of Roberts Road 4. Expand traffic enforcement 5. Enhance crime prevention :ejrn F:\meetingnotices\workshop031504goalsagenda