Commission questions and discussion continued regarding origin and purpose of the
lease, determination for monthly payment amount, land included in lease, lot
maintenance responsibility, aerial view, vacant area maintenance, timing of request, lease
authority, financial compensation, community input regarding Canine Club Dog Park
removal or relocation, Tracts E, J, and L City mowing maintenance, future development
plans, liability, cancellation of the lease, Canine Club Dog Park utilization regarding
public versus Jockey Club, City intent and goals regarding Canine Club Dog Park and
property development, City Commission role, lease rewrite process, maintenance costs,
negotiation process and stipulations regarding disagreement for monthly payments,
mortgaging history regarding lease agreement, and future discussion goals.
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.
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motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner
Emrich, to direct the City Attorney and the City Manager to make a good faith effort
to renegotiate the lease agreement with the Jockey Club of North Port Property
Owners Association, Inc. with no financial payout for rental of the Canine Club Dog
Park, and to report back in terms of progress made or obstacles encountered to
City Commission as soon as possible. The motion carried on the following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes
B.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Warm Mineral Springs
Park Experience Vintage Florida Welcome Back Celebration From April
12, 2023, Through April 25, 2023.
Mayor Langdon announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding economic benefits and
consistency regarding rates.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Langdon requested a motion.
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motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner
Stokes, to approve the implementation of the Warm Mineral Springs Park
Experience Vintage Florida Welcome Back Celebration from April 12, 2023 through
April 25, 2023 using the rates of $8 per resident of Sarasota County, $11 per
nonresident, and $11 per person for charter tour buses. The motion carried on the
following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Mayor Langdon, Vice Mayor White, Commissioner Emrich, Commissioner
McDowell and Commissioner Stokes
C.
Discussion and Possible Direction Initiating a New Project: Activity Center
3 (Gateway) Master Plan.
Mayor Langdon announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding support for the project,
timeline and process regarding Commission feedback and community input, stakeholder
responsible for leading stormwater improvements, Activity Center and Master
Development Plan (DMP) integration, and communication with hospital and other