Coral Springs City Commission Joint Workshop with The City of Parkland

MULTI-AGENCY CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & 6:00 PM Convention Center, Royal Poinciana Room 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076 SUMMARY Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brook and Mayor Walker at 6:08 p.m. Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen announced that she will be departing at approximately 7:30 p.m. Roll Call City Commission of Coral Springs, FL: Mayor Scott Brook Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra (Arrived at 6:22 p.m.) Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen (Departed at 7:23 p.m.) Commissioner Joshua Simmons (Arrived at 6:11 p.m.; Departed at 7:26 p.m.) Commissioner Joy Carter Also present were: City Manager Frank Babinec City Attorney John Hearn Deputy City Manager Catherine Givens City Clerk Georgia Elliott City Commission of Parkland, FL: Mayor Rich Walker Vice Mayor Jordan Isrow Commissioner Simeon Brier Commissioner Ken Cutler Commissioner Bob Mayersohn Also present were: City Manager Nancy Morando Assistant City Manager Sowande Johnson City Attorney Anthony Soroka City Clerk Alyson Morales Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Introductions/Multi-agency Workshop Protocol Facilitator Bob Norton explained the purpose of the joint workshop. He stated that the workshop will focus on both communities sharing information and engaging in open dialogue. Mr. Norton announced meeting protocols and noted that an opportunity for public comment will be provided to both communities at future regular meetings of their respective Commissions. Commission Workshop Items I. Sawgrass Entryway Enhancements A discussion on enhancements to the shared entryways of the Sawgrass Expressway was led by Coral Springs Deputy City Manager Catherine Givens and Parkland Assistant City Manager Sowande Johnson. A copy of their presentation was made a part of this meeting summary. Discussion ensued. Consensus was reached to allow staff to continue due diligence on the entryway enhancements. II. Project Background Parkland City Manager Morando gave a historical overview of the land acquisition of the City of Parkland from North Springs Improvement District (NSID). Additionally, Ms. Morando discussed Parkland's desire to develop their 9.3-acre plot which lies within the boundaries of the City of Coral Springs. A copy of her presentation was made a part of this meeting packet. III. De-Annexation/Annexation a. Purpose/Benefits/Financial Coral Springs City Manager Frank Babinec provided an update on the de- annexation/annexation of the Parkland-owned 8.5-acre plot residing in the City of Coral Springs. He noted that a mutually beneficial agreement between both cities should be reached shortly. Consensus was reached to allow staff to move forward with due diligence on the de- annexation/annexation process. b. Process Coral Springs City Attorney John Hearn and Parkland City Attorney Anthony Soroka outlined the de-annexation/annexation process and stated that both cities will continue to work together on drafting the necessary documents. IV. 9.3 Acres Heron Bay Club House a. Market Assessment Study Ken Krasnow of Colliers reviewed the Market Assessment Study. A copy of his presentation was made a part of this meeting summary. b. Purchase Offers Mr. Krasnow discussed the proposals he received. A copy of his presentation was made a part of this meeting summary. Discussion ensued. Consensus was reached that Life Time Inc.’s proposal was the best fit for the community. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. /s/ Georgia Elliott ____________________________ Georgia Elliott, CMC City Clerk These minutes are a permanent public record of the City of Coral Springs maintained in the Office of the City Clerk.