03-24-1998 Commission Workshop iA,
CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MARCH 24, 1998 - 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 Commissioners Arthur Berger, Ken Cohen, Harry Holzberg, Jeffrey M.
Perlow, Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin, Mayor Snyder, City
Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith and City Attorney David M.
Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
1. Library Report. In response to the Commission's request, Mr. Soroka
provided information including the amount of revenue generated in the
City from the county Library tax, budgetary information relative to the
North Miami Beach Library and reported on his discussions with Sunny
Isles Beach and Golden Beach relative to financial support. Consensus to
have a study prepared within 90 days relative to the feasibility of having a
City library.
3. Aventura Blvd. Entrance Renovations. Landscape Architect William
O'Leary presented a design of a proposed entrance feature for Aventura
Boulevard. Consensus to proceed with cost analysis. City Manager to
determine easement feasibilities on north and south entrances.
4. Founders Park Non-Residency Policy. Consensus of a majority of the
Commission to amend current ordinance to provide a residency policy for
use of the portion of the park north of NE 190th Street.
2. Traffic Operations Improvement Study. Henry Frondai, of Traffic
Analysis Professionals, provided a traffic study of the intersection of
Biscayne Boulevard and 203rd Street and recommendations to ease the
traffic problem. Consensus to authorize staff to submit proposed
recommendations to Miami-Dade County for consideration for
implementation.
7. Lehman Causeway Connector (Commissioner Perlow). Commissioner
Perlow requested Commission consider exploring the feasibility of
connecting Lehman Causeway with Dixie Highway. Consensus to adopt
Resolution urging Florida Department of Transportation to pursue.
5. School Sitinq Report. Mr. Soroka updated Commission as to his
discussions with the School Board on potential school sites, including
Gulfstream Race Track Property, property north of Aventura Tumberry
Jewish Center, northwest Aventura (W. Dixie Hwy, 208th St, NE 28th Ave
and 207th St) and Great Western Bank (182nd and Biscayne Blvd.).
6. Recreation Pro.qrams - Dinner/Lunch Events (Commissioner Cohen).
Consensus to reinstate lunch/dinner programs, with preference to City
businesses, if feasible.
8. Welfare to WaRes Pro.qram. Mr. Soroka updated Commission on
feasibility of implementing a similar program to that of Miami-Dade
County. No action taken.
9. Planninq Approval Termination Procedure (City Attorney). Mr. Wolpin
reported to the Commission relative to establishing reasonable time limits
as a condition for zoning approvals. Consensus to authorize City Attorney
to prepare an ordinance setting time limits for implementation of new
variances, previously issued variances, and including a protective
provision for vested rights.
10. Update - North/South Ali.qnment Study. Mr. Soroka updated
Commission on results of study. Consensus not to pursue.
11. Other Business. Other issues discussed included effects of Porto Vita
construction on surrounding areas; enclosure of garages in Aventura
Estates; Beautification Advisory Board membership.
The meeting adjourned at 12 noon.
leresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on April 7, 1998.