12-23-1996
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The City of Excellence
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Chairman's Report
IV. Staff Report
A. Survey
B. Program Update
V. Other Business
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
VI. Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 466-8901,
not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
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RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 21,1996 - 9 A.M.
AVENTURA GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 191sT STREET SUITE 500
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
1. Call To Order. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Arthur Berger at 9
a.m. Present were members Ruth Demming, Janet Laine, Irving Kanowitz, William
Heiberger, Vice Mayor Berger, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M.
Smith and Community Services Director Robert Sherman.
2. Introduction and Orientation. Vice Mayor Berger welcomed members and
provided an initial orientation, explaining the requirements of members, term of
office, responsibilities and Government in the Sunshine. Mr. Soroka explained the
relationship of City Boards to the City Council, financial disclosure and explained the
manner in which the minutes would be recorded.
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair. It was the consensus of members to defer
election of the Chair and Vice Chair until such time as all members are in
attendance.
4. Proposed Agenda Format. Robert Sherman explained the format of the agenda
and how the meetings would be conducted. This format was accepted by the
members.
5. Programming Update. Mr. Sherman advised members of scheduled activities and
proposed activities for 1997. It was the general consensus that publicity is the main
key and members advised staff that City activities should be publicized and
coordinated with the social clubs of each condominium association. Further
discussion included the following: direct mail to residents in advance of activities;
selling tickets at individual condominiums for events; the Aventura Festival of the
Arts; surveying residents for their input as to their interests and facilities they would
recommend; renting movie theaters; the Performing Arts series; health series; trips
to natural South Florida attractions; and placing ads in condominium newsletters.
6. Meeting Times and Date. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, December
23, 1996 at 10 a.m. It was the consensus of the members that future meetings be
scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. All meetings to be held at
Government Center.
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There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
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In order for the City of Aventura Community Services Department to better serve you we would
like you to please take a few moments to fill out the survey below.
1. What types of programs would you like to see offered by the City of Aventura? (Please check as
many as apply)
~ TRIPS (ALL TRIPS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION)
c RECREATION
C Metrozoo
C Parrot Jungle
C Calder Race Course
C The Lipton Tennis Toum.
C OTHER
e Seaquarium
C Museums
e Gulfstream Park
C Professional Sports
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
C PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Jackie Gleason Theater, Kravis Center. etc.
e Liza Minnelli e Itzhak Perlman
C The Three Tenors e Les Miserable
e Ballet e Opera
C Symphony
C OTHER
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
e Plays
C OTHER
e Comedy
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
C TASTE OF SOUTH FLORIDA SERIES
Trips would allow you to visit the most talked about restaurants in South Florida
C China Grill (South Beach) C Evangeline (Ft. Lauderdale)
C Benihana (79TH Street Causeway) C Nemo's (South Beach)
C Chef Allen's (Aventura) C Joe's Stone Crab (South Beach)
C The Astor (South Beach) C Sage (Ft. Lauderdale)
C OTHER
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
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~ CLASSES
C Johnson & Wales University Chefs Choice Cooking Classes
C Self-Defense C Ceramics C Computers
C Dance C Photography
C OTHER
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
~ FREE LIFESTYLE SEMINARS
C Finance/Investing
C Tax Planning
C OTHER
~ CHILDREN'S CAMPS
C Spring 1997
C Summer 1997
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
~ YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
C Dave And Buster's Murder Mystery Dinner
C Happy HourslNetworkers
C OTHER
I WOULD PAY $_ PER PERSON FOR THE ABOVE
~ SPECIAL EVENTS/HOLlDA Y EVENTS
C Aventura Festival Of The Arts
C July Fourth Fire Works
C Veterans Day Ceremony
o What is the best time of day to hold these events?
Recreation trips
Performing Arts trips
Taste of South Florida trips
Classes
Health/Lifestyle seminars
Children's Holiday camps
Young Professional events
Special/Holiday events
o I am between the ages of C18-24 C25-34 C35-50 C51-65 Cover 65
o I currently CrentlCown in the Aventura area
o Currently, my condominium or organization brings in comedians and other entertainment
eYES CNO
o Please place me on the City of Aventura's mailing list for all future events
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ADDRESS
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. Condominium Survey
1. What types of entertainment, programs, classes and events do you provide for your
residents?
2. How often do you schedule these activities?
3. What types of entertainment, programs, classes and events would you like to see the
City of Aventura provide?
4. Do you distribute a monthly calendar detailing your events? eYES C NO
(If YES, please attach your current calendar and place us on your mailing list)
Our address is:
City of Aventura Govemment Center
Attn: Anne M. Foster
Recreation/Cultural Superintendent
2999 NE 191 St. Suite 500
Aventura, FL 33180