Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 04-23-13--regular — reading text

APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4'. SECONDER: Amy Jamieson, Council Seat 5 AYES: Jamieson, Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson Appraisal Discussion The City Manager advised that based on the process, one independent appraisal is needed to determine the fair market value of the parcel. The City Attorney advised that the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City to get one independent appraisal and for this parcel the cost is estimated at no more than $ 5, 000 for the appraisal and legal advertising. Mr. Goodwin asked that as part of the appraisal an analysis be done of what the property is worth and if it has insurable access. The City Manager advised that could be included in the quotes. Dr. gossom moved that City Council authorize one ( 1) independent appraisal of the property to determine the fair market value of the parcel with or without insurable access. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Jamieson, Griggs, gossom, Mead, Goodwin, Rigdon, Rynearson RFP Discussion The City Manager noted the next step in the process is to issue a Request for Proposals along with the proper legal advertisements to obtain competitive proposals to purchase the property through a negotiated sale upon the receipt of the proposals by the City Manager and City Attorney. Mr. Goodwin questioned whether there is a mechanism to wait until the appraisals are received so Council has the opportunity to analyze them. The City Manager stated that can be done and offered an advantage to that would be the potential savings in the cost of legal advertising. Consensus of Council was to wait for the appraisals and discuss at that time. The Mayor confirmed the action taken by Council this evening is to declare the property as ess aeeess and to obtain one independent appraisal, and once the appraisal is received the issue will be forwarded back to Council for further discussion. Cry Cmus([ of Fart Walton Beach Page 5 Pnw d 4/ 24/2013  Minutes 2013 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Update on Landmark Center Project A revised Development Agreement was submitted by the developer for Staff review on Monday, April 151h. Revisions to the Agreement include grammatical and clarification items. The next step in the process is to execute the Development Agreement and schedule a Pre -Application Conference with Staff for the week of April 22 "s Update on Sound Side Development The City Manager stated the groundbreaking ceremony for Soundside was held and the fencing has gone up, and the clubhouse should be up in 4 to 6 months. Update on Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements The City Manager reported that talks with DOT regarding pedestrian safety downtown, particularly the crosswalk in front of the Indian Mound Museum, have been successful. He stated the City is proposing to re -route traffic lanes in front of the museum by creating a median with pedestrian activated lights, and that mast arms and signage are being installed at other downtown crosswalks. Ellen Dixon, owner of Unwind the Yarn Shop at 148 Miracle Strip Parkway, requested that the crosswalk be closed and /or blocked off until the situation is corrected. The City Manager informed the Fort Walton Beach Library and all county libraries will be closed on May 10 for staff training by the Okaloosa Library Cooperative. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Dr. gossom advised that the new executive director for Opportunity, Inc is Shelley Poirrier. Dr gossom noted that on April 24 she will appear on Okaloosa Today with the Finance Director to discuss budget issues. Dr. gossom stated her support of a proclamation for the Ride of Silence, which the Mayor stated he will read, and requested a copy of the results from the recent employee survey by this coming Thursday. Mr. Mead also requested a copy of the survey. The City Manager stated the survey would be provided. Ms. Jamieson thanked the City Clerk for the assistance given since she has been on Council. Mr. Rigdon discussed the busy weekend at the fairgrounds with the Doolittle Raiders. The Mayor reminded that Brooks Bridge will be closed in the eastward lane the next several nights for repairs; mentioned that he participated in Laura' s Walk to recognize sexual assault awareness month; that Musical Echoes was a great success despite the rain on Friday; gave kudos to the public safety /community workers; and that he hosted a groups of Rotarians from Portugal this past week. Cry Caunetl of ron Walrvn Beach Page 6 Printed 4124/ 2013  203 Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 The Mayor also announced the Strategic Planning Session this coming Friday, April 26, at 8 am at the Library; the Relay for Life on Friday night at Choctaw; Earth Day on Saturday at the Landing as well as a groundbreaking ceremony for the Beulah Baptist Church expansion. Finally, the Mayor stated that AT &T is sponsoring a ' No Texting' program Tuesday at Fort Walton Beach High School. ADJOURNMENT: 7: 14 PM Approved: —flat t, / f, 1-3 Mayor: Atte t n City Clerk City Council of Fart Wahon Beach Page 7 Primed 41242013