12-15-1997 Council Workshop CITY OF AVENTURA
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1997 - 9 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191~t Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder. Present
were Councilmembers Arthur Berger, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey M.
Perlow, Patdcia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin, Mayor Snyder, City
Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith and City Attorneys Richard
Jay Weiss and David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the
meeting commenced.
1. Library Report. City Manager provided an update, including
correspondence from the Director of Libraries, and a list of capital items
requested by the Library. After discussion, this matter wes deferred to
next Council Workshop meeting in order to obtain a more detailed 5-year
plan and further information.
2. Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board Report. City Manager
provided an overview of the Council Subcommittee's recommendations,
including increasing the composition of the Board, changes in the
appointment process, meeting times and Board member duties.
Consensus to advertise for membership, specifying criteria for eligibility.
4. Founders Day Subcommittee. (Taken out of order). Consensus that
founders not be included on the Subcommittee. Mayor removed Bob
Diamond from Subcommittee. Marian Nesbitt, Don Gustin, Ginger
Grossman and Dan Eichmann added to original Subcommittee consisting
of Councilmembers Berger and Cohen. Councilmembers Berger,
Holzberg and Cohen to recommend other appointments.
3. Comprehensive Plan Update. Gary Dickens, Melinda Claybrook, Ed
Lindquist and Todd Popriva, representatives of the City's comprehensive
planners, Ivey, Harris & Wall, addressed Council, providing an update as
to their progress in preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. A proposed
Summary Vision Statement presented for Council consideration. After
discussion, City Manager to redraft Vision Statement. In addition, a
preliminary concept for the development of Thunder Boat Alley area was
presented to Council. City Manager to research feasibility of obtaining 14
+ acres at eastern end of area for park land. To be discussed further at
the January 1998 Workshop Meeting.
5. Annexation (Councilmember Cohen). Councilmember Cohen
requested that Council make a statement to the public that no plans are
anticipated to modify the present City boundaries. No action taken.
6. North/South Alignment Study. Deferred to January 1998 Workshop
Meeting. City Manager to obtain input from affected property owners.
7. Other Business. Council discussed placement of holiday ornaments in
the City.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Terosa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by Council on January 6, 1998.