04-28-1994 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING April 28, 1994 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City c~f Clermont was held Thursday, April 28, 1994 in the City Hall meeting room. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at 7:00 p.m. With the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Turville, Council Member Cole, Council Member Norquist, and Council .Member Ivey. Also present was City Manager Saunders, Richard Bell and Cal Hetfinger of Bell's Ceramics, and Forest Michael of Michael & Michael. Lake Minneola Waterfront Park City Manager Saunders explained that Richard Bell and Cal Hettinger, representatives of Bell's Ceramics, had been invited to the meeting to discuss the proposed improvements to the Lake Minneola waterfront and the effects they would have to Bell's Ceramics Property. A' conceptual plan presented by Forest Michael was reviewed which indicated the roadway to be removed along with a rebuilding of East Avenue from Grand Highway to the intersection of Lake Minneola Drive with a new access drive to Bell's Ceramics from East Avenue. Mr. Bell indicated that they would also need a one-lane drive leading from the front parking lot along the north side of the building to the rear of the building. Mr. Bell was also concerned about the access to their storage building located on the lake side of Lake' Minneola Drive and several solutions were discussed concerning this building and the accesS. Mr. Bell and Mr. Hettinger left the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sentinel News Article on Tower Chemical Spill City Manager Saunders informed the Council that Mr. Bob Mandell had contacted him regarding the recent coverage in the newspaper about the Tower Chemical site and asked if the City would submit a letter to the Sentinel showing the City's displeasure with this type of reporting. It was the consensus that no letter should be sent at this time. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING April 28, 1994 Page 2 Workshop Set for May 19 City Manager Saunders explained that Mr. Mandell would like to have a workshop with the City Council regarding annexation and water and sewer service to the proposed development adjacent to Greater Pines. This workshop was scheduled for May 19. Clermont Community Church Picnic A request from the Clermont Community Church to utilize the beach area for a picnic was discussed. It was suggested that they be informed about the Highlander Hut which would seem more appropriate for their use. KIAROS Request for Jenkinq Auditorium A group called KIAROS which is a prison ministry group has requested use of Jenkins Auditorium for 3 days. During this time their team would actually live at the auditorium while they are presenting programs at Lake Correctional Institute. City Manager Saunders suggested that Jenkins is not equipped for overnight use. Council Members agreed that this type of use should not be allowed. Neighborhood Center Site Plan The Council was presented with the proposed site plan for the new Neighborhood Center building to be located on DeSoto Street. After discussion it was suggested that the Neighborhood Center could be located at the old Cooper Memorial Library building which is now occupied by the YMCA. The Council discussed the YMCA's use of the building which was meant to be on a temporary basis. The Council asked that City Manager Saunders contact the YMCA CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING April 28, 1994 Page 3 and explain that the City has other obligations and needs for City owned facilities and that the YMCA should move ahead with locating to a permanent facility. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Attest: ~,obert A. Pool, Mayor' h E. Va'~-~ile, City Clerk