07-20-1998 Commission Workshop MINUTES
CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 20, '1998 - '10:20 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 191" Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
The meeting was called to order at 10:20 a.m. by Mayor Arthur I. Snyder.
Present were Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin, Harry Holzberg,
Jeffrey M. Perlow, Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Ken Cohen, Mayor Arthur I.
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. Update Transit System Routes: Joel Valinsky, representing Bermello,
Ajamil and Partners, the City's public transit consultant, presented an
updated route schedule for the transit system. Consensus of Commission
to proceed with Option II as presented.
2. Comprehensive Plan: Gary Dickens, Ivey, Harris & Walls, reviewed the
proposed Comprehensive Plan and addressed concerns of the
Commission. Changes suggested by Commission to be included therein.
3. Census 2000 Complete Count Committee: Consensus of Commission
that the Committee be comprised of one representative from each
condominium and each rental unit within the City, along with City staff
member.
4. Hei,qht Limitation Ordinance (Commissioners Cohen and Perlow):
Consensus of Commission that City Attorney be authorized at the July 20,
1998 Commission meeting to prepare legislation providing a moratorium
on building height until land development code is prepared, freezing
present development orders as are in place at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on August 4, 1998.