Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting May 8, :30pm

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1 Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting May 8, :30pm Winter Haven City Hall Conference Room 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes a. February 13, 2017 b. March 9, Budget/Planning FY 17/18 a. Remaining FY 16/17 5. Other Business (possible action items) a. Comments from committee b. Comments from staff i. Project updates c. Comments from the public 6. Adjournment If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS ). The CRA Office may be reached at , at 490 third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section , persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) for assistance.

2 Downtown Advisory 2017 Attendance Roster 2/13 3/9 5/8 8/14 11/13 Steve Lockhart, Chair P P Debra Ogzewalla A A Robert Sammons - Vice Chair P P Mike Potthast P P Bob Stambaugh P P Chris Collany A P Rick Renardson P P Dick Lindley P P Jessie Skubna (9/14) P P Julie Sands (9/14) P P If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS ). The CRA Office may be reached at , at 490 third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section , persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) for assistance.

3 Page 1 of 2 CRA Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, CALL TO ORDER Steve Lockhart called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Members present: Steve Lockhart, Robert Sammons, Mike Potthast, Robert Stambaugh, Rick Renardson, Jessie Skubna, Julie Sands, Dick Lindley Members absent: Deborah Ogzewalla, Chris Collany Staff present: Eric Labbe, Planning Division Manager James Benderson, CRA Project Manager Public present: Bruce Lyon, Kerry Wilson, Carl Strang III, Joseph Bogdahn 3. Approval of Minutes Robert Sammons made a motion to approve the November 13, 2016 meeting minutes with an amendment to clarify that Mike Potthast was not present. Motion was seconded by Julie Sands. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 4. Action Items a. Chair and Vice-Chair nominations Robert Stambaugh made a motion to nominate Steve Lockhart as Chair and Robert Sammons as Vice-Chair. Motion was seconded by Jessie Skubna. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. b. First Street North LLC Development Agreement James Benderson presented the fact sheet and recommendation to the advisory committee. Eric Labbe provided additional background and information. Robert Stambaugh made a motion to recommend approval of the First Street North LLC Development Agreement to the CRA Board. Motion was seconded by Rick Renardson. Motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. Other Business a. Comments from Committee Robert Sammons asked about the projected start date for the South Central Park project. Eric Labbe indicated that the last he had heard it was scheduled for late

4 Page 2 of 2 CRA Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes summer or fall of Rick Renardson asked about the old Smith building (Coscia building). James Benderson indicated that it is being rehabilitated but the use is unknown at this point. b. Comments from staff James Benderson provided an update regarding the on street parking and increased parking fines that were adopted by the City Commission. He also provided an update to the approval of the proposed Taylor Hotel parking and FDOT grant applications for Avenue K, NE and 6 th Street Southwest. Eric Labbe asked if the committee would want to have a special meeting to discuss budget/potential policing. The committee indicated a desire to meet March 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. c. Comments from the public None 6. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. WINTER HAVEN CRA Downtown Advisory Committee Attest: Steve Lockhart, Chair Eric Labbe, Planning Division Manager

5 Page 1 of 2 CRA Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Robert Sammons called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the absence of Chairman Lockhart. 2. ROLL CALL Members present: Steve Lockhart (arrived late and resumed Chair), Robert Sammons, Mike Potthast, Robert Stambaugh, Chris Collany, Rick Renardson, Jessie Skubna, Julie Sands, Dick Lindley Members absent: Deborah Ogzewalla Staff present: Eric Labbe, Planning Division Manager Public present: Bruce Lyon, Kerry Wilson, Joseph Bogdahn 3. Approval of Minutes None 4. Action Items a. Six/Ten LLC Development Agreement Eric Labbe presented the fact sheet and staff recommendation to the advisory committee for consideration. Robert Stambaugh made a motion to recommend approval of the Six/Ten LLC Development Agreement to the CRA Board. Seconded by Julie Sands. Discussion was had regarding timing of the development and parking. Motion carried unanimously. b. Financial Report/Budget Discussion Eric Labbe presented a financial report outlining the current year budget, revenue, and expenditures to date. Chief Bird presented an overview of department staffing and led a discussion regarding police presence in the downtown area. Additional discussion was had regarding budgeted items, potential future revenue, and downtown needs. Eric Labbe discussed the parking garage and complaints received by the public regarding the appearance and cleanliness.

6 Page 2 of 2 CRA Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Other Business Robert Stambaugh made a motion to move $30,000 from the Capital Improvements line item and move it to Parking Garage Maintenance for the purpose of pressure washing the garage. Seconded by Robert Sammons. Motion carried unanimously. Further discussion was had regarding potential future capital projects. a. Special Taxing District Discussion Julie Sands led a discussion about Business Improvement Districts and how a district might benefit the downtown area. b. Comments from Committee Jessie Skubna thanked the Chief for his department s efforts downtown. c. Comments from staff None d. Comments from the public None 6. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. WINTER HAVEN CRA Downtown Advisory Committee Attest: Steve Lockhart, Chair Eric Labbe, Planning Division Manager

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