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Discussion Summary
February 19, 2019 Joint Workshop
Bayshore Gateway Triangle Advisor Board
Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Board
Haldeman Creek MSTU Advisory Board
Workshop of the Local Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board and the
Bayshore Beautification MSTU and Haldeman Creek MSTU Advisory Committees to
discuss 2019/2020 Work Plans and Prioritizations.
1. The Joint Workshop was called to order by BGTCRA Vice Chairman, Steve Main at
5:05 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Introductions: Members present
a. Haldeman Creek member: Kate Riley, Joe Adams (late)
b. Bayshore Beautification member: George Douglas, Jim Bixler, Sandra
Arafet, Bob Messmer, Susan Crum, Sheila Dimarco
c. BGTCRA Advisory Board member: Steve Main, Karen Beatty, Mike
Sherman, Dwight Oakley, Maurice Gutierrez(late).
CRA Staff Present: Sean Callahan, Executive Director of Corporate Business
Operations; Debrah Forester, CRA Director; Donna Lumbert, Budget Analyst, Tami
Scott, Senior Project Manager; Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator; Megi Roko,
Executive Secretary.
4. 2018 and 2019 Accomplishments: Debrah Forester went through each of the
accomplishments identified by staff and listed on the handout and asked committee members
if they had any comments or additions:
a. BGTCRA –Steve Main noted the Cell Tower Agreement should be listed. Items
discussed included the new CRA parking lot and how that would be managed. Tami
Scott mentioned that staff is reviewing options and that will be brought back in the
future.
b. Bayshore Beautification MSTU - Discussion regarding the condition of the entrance
pagoda sign related to branding the community was discussed and what could be
done both short and long-term. The sign was funded through the MSTU Karen Beatty
noted the need to market and brand the community and the welcome sign into the
community needs to be improved. Ms. Forester, noted that one of the concepts that
has developed through the redevelopment plan update is bringing all three groups
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together to discuss joint projects and the welcome sign is an example. Replacement of
the sign might be a partnership between MSTU and the CRA. Also noted were the
tiles in center planter on the bridge needs to be refurbished.
5. Proposed Work Plan 2019/2020: Debrah Forester went through projects for the coming
year and noted some of the projects are multi-year projects for each Board and asked
committee members if they had any comments or additions:
a. Debrah Forester noted that under Land Development Code Amendments staff would
like to bring forward changes to the allocation of the Bayshore Density Pool shortly
after the adoption of the redevelopment plan, since there are several projects that may
be seeking the density units in the future and the CRA currently has no criteria of how
they are assigned.
b. Sugden Park Connection – discussion on several options in addition to the 17 Acre
site for potential connections including Jeepers and Lunar.
c. Improving the Entrance sign will be added. Short-term solution, pressure wash and
remove the sailboat and look at replacing with the new logo. Long-term incorporate
the design into the Public Arts Master Plan and improve the branding of the
community. Also, it was noted that Mattamy Homes was interested in providing a
new sign but the concepts that originally provided was not supported by the MSTU
Advisory Board. Staff will contact them again.
d. Lighting the Royal Palms near the Bridge. Jim Bixler suggested installing them in
November and keeping them on until June. Consensus was reached to write the scope
of work next year to achieve the additional time frame.
e. It was noted that the Crape Myrtle tree located at the intersection of US41 and
Bayshore was not the correct tree at that location. It doesn’t bloom during season.
Staff will confirm if that tree is located within the Bayshore Beautification MSTU
and will have it evaluated.
f. Maurice Gutierrez mentioned the previous concept of doing a mosaic fish tile on the
bridge and working with the businesses to purchase the title. Debrah Forester
reminded the committee of the Collier County Strategic Plan and the timing with the
hopes that Bayshore would be able to participate in the planning efforts and follow-up
with the development of the Public Arts Master Plan.
g. Kate Riley noted that the Bathymetric Survey and possible maintenance dredge
would be positive for everyone on the creek, since the permit that would be obtained
by the County would allow residents the ability to dredge at the same time, saving
individuals time and money.
6. Public Comment: Al Schantzen asked about the Community Safety and if it could be
done on other side streets including some other traffic calming improvements. He
also suggested some vinyl wraps that are not permanent to address some unsightly
poles and other things that could help look more attractive. Dwight Oakley brought
up the East Naples Community Park Master Plan that was distributed at the last
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meeting. He noted is concern on the park turning its back to the street and placing all
the parking along Thomasson Drive. Sean Callahan noted that those concerns have
been raised and there would be additional opportunity to review the plans. Karen
Beatty mentioned a program held in Lake Park, where homes are selected every
month recognizing their appearance and suggested the CRA consider a similar
program. Homeowners would receive a yard sign recognizing the homes that make
a positive statement in the neighborhood, and it may encourage others to make
improvements.
7. Staff Comments: Debrah Forester, CRA Director mentioned to everyone that each of
the work plans will be brought to the individual committees to vote on for future
projects.
8. Advisory Board General Communications
9. Adjournment
Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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