01-06-1997 Council Workshop COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 6, 1997 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder at 9 a.m. Present were
Councilmembers Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey M. Perlow,
Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Arthur Berger (left at 10:30 a.m.), Mayor Arthur I.
Snyder, City Manager Eric M Soroka, City Attorney Richard Jay Weiss and City Clerk
Teresa M. Smith. The following items were discussed:
1. Roadway Conversion Studies. Presentation by Pete Gallo of Keith & Schnars,
City Engineers. Reviewed roadwa.[/ conversion studies for 183rd Street, NE 35th
Avenue, NE 190th Street, NE 207u' Street and NE 214th Street to consider the
transition from private to public roadways. Mayor Snyder appointed a sub-
Committee comprised of Councilmembers Perlow, Cohen and Rogers-Libert to
develop for Council consideration a comprehensive policy for roadway conversions.
2. Country Club Drive Safety Improvement Study, The City Engineer provided a
detailed report outlining the findings of the Pedestrian Circulation Study conducted
for Country Club Drive to improve safety. A priority listing and recommendations to
be reviewed at next Workshop meeting.
3. Conceptual Park Plan. A conceptual plan for Aventura Founders Park was
presented to City Council. The plan includes ballfields, tennis and basketball courts
and an amphitheater area for concerts. The City Manager to obtain a cost analysis
to present to Council.
4. Capital Improvement Program. The City Manager reviewed with Council the
Capital Improvement Program Budget procedures and preparation calendar. A 5-
year plan outlining capital projects and funding recommendations to be presented to
Council in May 1997.
5. Site Acquisitions. Council discussed two potential sites available for purchase. It
was the consensus of Council that the City Manager further investigate these sites
to be used for government facilities.
6. Buildin,q Inspection Services RFP, The City Manager requested that Council
reconsider their previous motion that an RFP for Building Inspection Services be re-
bid in January 1997. It was the consensus of Council to extend the contract of
C.A.P. Engineering to January 1998, The City Manager directed to reconfirm
C.A.P. Engineering's certification with the County.
7. Bus Bench Advertising Policy. Council discussed options with regard to the
elimination of the current bus bench advertising. It was their consensus to proceed
with the removal of the bus benches that contain advertising for replacement by the
City with more attractive benches without advertising.
8. 1997 Program & Events. A conceptual plan of cultural and recreation activities
planned through Spring 1997 was presented to City Council. It was the consensus
of Council to proceed as outlined, with the elimination of scheduled financial
seminars.
9. International Sister Cities Program. Consensus of Council to join the Sister Cities
International organization,
10. Other Business/Reports/Council Meeting Agenda Questions. It was the
consensus of Council to schedule workshop meetings on the 2n~ and 4th Monday of
each month at 9 a.m. The next workshop was set for January 27th. Due to a
scheduling conflict, Mr. Beskin requested that the first workshop in February be
scheduled for February 12, all to begin at 9 a.m. Other items for discussion
included placing a sign on top of the building at Government Center (consensus not
to proceed); issuance of a Proclamation in honor of "Cigar" at the request of
Gulfstream Park; preparation by staff of a resolution in support of the accreditation
of Columbia Aventura Medical Center for cardiac services; beautification of
industrial area; use of the name Aventura Beach by Sunny Isles Incorporation
Committee (consensus of Council not to take action until after incorporation vote on
January 8th); and scheduling of quarterly budget workshops.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at twelve noon.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Council on January 21, 1997.
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