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06-06-2016 Council Workshop City of Clermont MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP JUNE 6, 2016 The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Clermont City Center Mayor Ash called the workshop to order at 9 OOam with the following Council Members present Travis, Mullins, Goodgame and Bates Other City officials present were City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzans, and Deputy City Clerk Noak Mayor Ash noted the meeting was informal and no action would be taken Master Plan City Manager Gray introduced Richard Levy with GAI Consultants Richard Levy presented the overall concept of Victory Pointe The project incorporates a public park with stormwater treatment He introduced Frank Bellomo, GAI Consultants Frank Bellomo provided an overview of the conceptual design Minneola Avenue will be restructured and the project will have boardwalks and other garden-type features over a marsh Restroom facilities, a small office, interpretive signage, and educational information have been incorporated into the design GAI met with event users and Fred Sommer expressed concern of the start and finish line for tnathlon events Council expressed concerns of the need for additional parking, the dampness of the 12t Street area, and the potential loss of downtown merchants' regular customers Council suggested installing culverts or using injection wells to allow for more parking, parking meters, relocating Pig-on-the-Pond to Lake County property, and use of golf carts to shuttle people to events Assistant City Manager Kmzler presented a conceptual plan for The Promenade The key components included a trail spur from 7"' Street to downtown, multi-tiered areas to watch events, an expanded farmer's market, and a special events area The Promenade will be multi-modal and attract boaters, bicyclists, automobiles, and seaplanes to the downtown area Montrose Street will be revitalized between 7'" Street and 8th Street with a large open event area, larger sidewalks, transitional curbing, restroom facilities,bnck pavers, and upgraded electnc Council suggested revitalizing all of Montrose Street and use trees instead of planters for the landscaping Mayor Ash recessed the workshop at 10 12am Mayor Ash reconvened the workshop at 10 24am Ethics City Attorney Mantzans discussed the final video for the Council's required ethics training, which must be completed pnor to July 1 Information regarding rules for elected officials and staff was distnbuted City Attorney Mantzans commented the City had not updated their rules since they were adopted in 1963, with the exception of enacting a Public Participation resolution Council will review the current rules and provide suggestions to City Manager Gray City of Clermont . MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP JUNE 6, 2016 Public speaking time allotments were discussed and Council suggested the use of a displayed countdown clock. A countdown clock will be included in the Council Chambers audio/visual system upgrade City Manager Gray informed Council the Code Enforcement Board had two recent resignations and the Board has not had a quorum for two meetings Council consensus was to place the use of a magistrate for code enforcement cases on an agenda Existing Police Station City Manager Gray presented ideas for use of the current Police Station on Montrose Street, which included parking, leasing the building, selling the building,using as a downtown substation, and using for additional City office space. Council consensus was to consider selling the building after the situation with a neighbonng business was resolved A police substation could be built at Waterfront Park. Open Container Economic Development Director Hitt presented a future code change creating a designated Downtown and Waterfront Entertainment Distnct. The change would allow for outdoor alcoholic beverage consumption,with restnctions. Council will review the ordinance,provide feedback, and discuss at a future meeting. Commercial Businesses Within City Facilities Parks and Recreation Director Davidoff provided information on staff concerns regarding use of the Arts and Recreation Center facilities by businesses for financial profit. The fees for using the City's facilities are less expensive than facilities available for rent by pnvate industry. The Arts and Recreation Center rental fees and waivers will be updated and policies will be created to address the issue. City Manager Gray commented the non-utility fee study will be presented to Council during the budget workshop sessions, which will include fee waivers and rental fees. Other City Manager Gray discussed the City taking over the operation of the Clermont City Center effective October 1, 2016 City Manager Gray distnbuted a salary survey regarding City Council salanes. City Council requested City Attorney Mantzans provide vanous formulas which may be used in bnnging Clermont City Council salanes in line with other municipalities Council Member Goodgame mentioned the traffic problems on Highway 27 after events at the Arts and Recreation Center. City Manager Gray stated the issue will be addressed - Council Member Goodgame commented the City of Ocoee's Police Department will be using body worn cameras. _ City of Clermont MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP JUNE 6,2016 ADJOURN: With no further comments,the workshop was adjourned at 12:13pm.