05-02-95 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
DONNER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
5:30 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1995
AGENDA
Call to order
1. Selection of a site for the construction of the proposed
activity building in Donner Park
2. Discussion relative to the paint colors at Russell Park
concession building
3. Any other business
Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD IN DONNER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AT 5:30 PM ON
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1995
Present:
Commissioners: Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor
Steven M. Rosenbloom, Commissioner
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioner
J. Dezmond Waters, III, Commissioner
Robert G. Weiss, Commissioner
Staff: Kim Leinbach, City Manager
James Jarboe, Deputy City Manager
George Worley, City Planner
Timmy Johnson, Recreation Director
Gail Baker, Donner Park Activities Director
Maureen King, City Clerk
Also: Michael Dunlap, Architect
Cindy Corey, Recreation Advisory Bd. Member
Patricia Goelz, Recreation Advisory Bd. Member
Sharette Simpkins, Donner Community Development
Corporation
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fletcher.
1. Selection of a site for the construction of the proposed
activity building in Donner Park
Following a brief review of concept designs for Donner Park, which
had been submitted by the University of Florida students, those
present walked the park and inspected the three sites which had
been recommended for the construction of the Donner Park activity
building. Each site was individually discussed, following which
the group returned to the community center to continue the meeting.
The three sites were identified as follows: PROPOSED SITE - This
was the site which was originally selected by the architect;
WESTERN SITE - This was the site which was recommended by the
Recreation Advisory Board; and VOLLEYBALL SITE - This site was
recommended by Commissioner Shaughnessy and was located between the
proposed site and volleyball site.
Mayor Fletcher summarized the comments regarding the sites as
follows:
Proposed Site - This site was low and would require fill; would
incur the greatest amount of tree loss; Recreation Advisory Board
expressed concern regarding congestion, safety, vandalism; Pastor
Barnard indicated New Friendship Church would soon commence
renovations and landscaping at the church and felt their project
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would complement this location, and vice versa; from architectural
point of view this site would anchor the Dudley Street area;
western sun in the afternoon.
Volleyball Site - High and dry; would incur the least amount of
tree loss; strong tree canopy on east and west sides of building;
would not have to move the children' s playground; parking on Church
Road.
Western Site - Utilization of this site would spread out the
activities in the park; less tree loss than proposed site; Parks
Director would have better view of the park; possibly better
security.
Commissioner Rosenbloom moved to have a vote to narrow the sites to
two. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Weiss and was
unanimously approved.
Each commissioner was asked to rank the three sites with three
points for their first choice, two points for second choice, and
one point for third choice. The ballots cast by the commissioners
are attached hereto and made a part hereof. The ballots indicated
the two sites to be considered further were the Proposed Site and
the Volleyball Site.
Commissioners were then requested to vote for their first choice of
a site, and a roll call voice vote resulted in Commissioners
Rosenbloom, Waters and Weiss voting for the Proposed Site and
Commissioner Shaughnessy and Mayor Fletcher voting for the
Volleyball Site. The Proposed site was thus selected as the site
for the construction of the activity building in Donner Park.
2. Discussion relative to the paint colors at Jack Russell Park
concession building.
Commissioner Shaughnessy indicated she felt that more neutral
colors would have appealed to a greater number of people. She
indicated since the citizens would pay for the building it was her
desire to have a building of which they would approve and be proud.
However, she felt that since the colors were acceptable to the
other commissioners, she would trust their judgement and would
withdraw her objection until such time as the citizens have seen
the building and have voiced their opinions.
In further discussion, Commissioner Shaughnessy indicated other
matters regarding the Donner Park activity building had not been
decided.
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Mayor Fletcher indicated that decisions regarding masonry
construction, porches, and the concession stand had been made at
the previous meeting of the City Commission.
Commissioner Shaughnessy expressed concern that there was no access
to the bathrooms from the outside of the building. She felt that
while money was available this year, the building should be
constructed to provide for future needs. Discussion ensued and
the City Manager indicated the objective of staff had been to
construct the bathrooms to meet the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and to meet the needs of the park at peak
usage. Discussion ensued and it was felt the existing building at
Donner Park should be evaluated to see if it would be suitable for
restrooms which could be used when the activity building would be
closed. Commissioner Shaughnessy felt the restrooms should be
inside where the children would have some supervision.
Commissioner Rosenbloom asked Gail Baker whether she felt basic
kitchen equipment such as refrigerator, sink, etc. , should be
included in the building, in addition to those proposed for the
concession stand. Ms. Baker indicated such facilities would be
useful.
Following further discussion, staff was directed to meet with the
architect to evaluate the old building, and bring their
recommendations regarding the restrooms, including cost estimates,
to the City Commission for a final decision.
Commissioner Rosenbloom felt this work was outside the scope of
Mr. Dunlap' s contract and the City Manager agreed to negotiate a
price with Mr. Dunlap for the additional work.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission,
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8: 10 P
Lyman T. Fletcher
Mayor
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