06-17-08 Workshop
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MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
MEETING
JUNE 17,20089 A.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Cou ntry Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Susan Gottlieb at 9
a.m. Present were Commissioners Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stern, Luz
Urbaez Weinberg, Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach, Mayor Gottlieb, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City
Clerk Teresa M. Soroka and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be
present, the meeting commenced.
Mr. Soroka requested that an Executive Session to discuss PBA collective bargaining
negotiations be scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Consensus to proceed.
1. ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT UPDATE (Citv Manaqer): Mr. Soroka
introduced Ian Nestler, PGAL, the city's architect for this project, who reviewed a powerpoint
presentation showing the architectural renderings of the proposed facility. Mr. Soroka
discussed the time line and costs for this project.
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY: Consensus to proceed.
Commissioner Stern inquired as to whether or not it would be feasible to study
implementation of a 4-day work week for city employees. Consensus not to proceed at this
time.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission at this
time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at
10:15 a.m.
Approved by the Commission on July 1, 2008.
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