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01-18-2011 Council Workshop City of Clermont MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP JANUARY 18, 2011 The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room on the first floor of City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 7:12pm with the following Council Members present: Van Wagner, Mullins and Goodgame. Council Member Hogan was absent. Other City officials present were: City Manager Saunders and City Clerk Ackroyd. Pig on the Pond Cheryl Fishel was present on behalf of Pig on the Pond. She requested a change in the beverage garden to expand the contained area similarly to what was done for the 2010 Fall Celebration The majority of the Council agreed with the proposal. It will be placed on the next Council agenda for approval. 2011 Fall Celebration Council and staff discussed their interest in having a Fall Celebration in 2011. Darren Johnson, Creative Services Event Management, provided a list of music available and cost estimates. Staff received support from Council to move forward with beginning the process for the event. Community Theater/Moonlight Players Nick Jones requested Council consider selecting a vacant parcel of city owned land for the theater group to build a future community theater building in the downtown district. Then, the theater could begin fundraising for construction of a building. The Council discussed 3 possible sites in downtown Mayor Turville suggested Mr. Jones contact local individuals to determine if there is an interest in purchasing land for the theater to build on. Council agreed to keep city owned land vacant for a period of time to allow enough time for the theater group to contact local individuals. Other Council Member Mullins requested the Council consider establishing a policy to require property owners to cover up graffiti on buildings in a timely manner. City Manager Saunders suggested drafting a Community Standard Ordinance for Council consideration. Council Member Mullins requested a directory be placed at Waterfront Park, Hancock Field and Legends Field. He specified a 3 to 4 sided directory to include a roof with protective glass for maps. City Manager Saunders suggested either the Downtown Partnership or the Chamber provide funding. Mayor Turville requested removal of the Library sign on the directional signage in downtown. Council Member Mullins questioned the 8`" Street archway entrance. City Manager Saunders stated once it is designed to bring it to Council for approval. ADJOURN: With no further comments, the workshop was adjourned at 8:41pm. 1