LTC 393-2018 Parks & Recreational Facilities Advisory Board MotiMIAMI EACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC#
TO :
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393-2018
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of th
Jimmy L. Morales , City Manager
July 13 , 2018
LETIER TO COMMISSION
SUBJECT: PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITI ADVISORY BOARD MOTIONS
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission of the two motions
passed by the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board at its meeting on July 11, 2018 :
MOTION 1:
The Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board motions to favorably recommend Amendment #1 to the
Danny Berry Baseball Agreement as discussed at our Board meeting.
Motion Made by: Jonathan Fryd
Motion Seconded by: Robert Gonzalez
Motion Passes: 8-0 (Motion Passes)
Members In Favor: Dana Turken , Sean Smith, Robert Gonzalez, Carolina Jones , Jonathan Fryd , Lori Nieder,
Eliane Soffer Siegel and Paul Stein
Members Present by Phone: Stephanie Rosen
Members Not Present for Motion : Wil Martinez , David Berger
MOTION2:
After review of the 72nd Street Project, the Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board strongly supports that a 50
meter pool and 25 meter warm-up pool be included in the scope . The Board further recommends the following :
• that the fitness center remains
• that a multi-use active park with sports lights be included
• that the orientation of the grandstands at the pool face the beach
• that resiliency and sustainability efforts be included in the project
• that the all-wheels skate park be relocated as long as it finds a new funded home in the West Lots
• the track should be ground level for the purpose of maximizing space
• raising or shifting transmission lines should be explored
• connectivity between the North Shore Youth Center, Band Shell and 72nd Street Project should be considered
Motion Made by: Robert Gonzalez
Motion Seconded by: Carolina Jones
Motion Passes: 8-0 (Motion Passes)
Members In Favor: Dana Turken, Sean Smith, Robert Gonzalez , Carolina Jones , Jonathan Fryd , Lori Nieder,
Eliane Soffer Siegel and Paul Stein