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Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday, June 2, 2008
Members Present: John Adams, Dan Leyendecker, Rakesh Patel (1), Roy`' --&
Stolzlechner (1), Hal Suter and Dr. Robert Vega
Members Absence: Marie Adams (1) and Robert Cagle (1)
Staff Present: Sally Gavlik, Director of Parks & Recreation, Peter M. Davidson, Marina
Superintendent and Benita Brunner, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Pell called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to
order at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Suter, seconded by Mr. Stolzlechner, to
approve the Minutes from the 04/07/08 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Ms. Gavlik briefed the Committee regarding the
consideration of a new Marina Office having been included on PARD's list for Bond 2008. She
commented Staff had not seen the final list that is scheduled to go be City Council on 06/10/08.
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Marina Budget — Ms. Gavlik briefed the Committee regarding the Marina's Budget, as submitted
to City Council, being conservative. She commented that being an Enterprise Fund, the Marina's
budget could be modified during the fiscal year i.e. filling five staff vacancies, based on revenues
increasing (i.e. slip occupancy). Ms. Gavlik and/or Mr. Davidson responding to questioning
regarding: surplus/deficit in Marina's budget carrying over from one year to the next; $5,000
being the Marina's share of interest on bonds; $163,766 being the reduced percentage the
Marina, as an Enterprise Fund, is required to pay the General Fund (for Mayor, City, Assistant
City Manager, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation Director, etc.); and Staff
presenting budget to City Council on 06/24/08.
Schedule for Strategic Planning Session — Discussion followed regarding: consideration of
working with other entities to market the bayfront/Marina through marketing packages; forming
a subcommittee or meeting/retreat as a whole committee; and the need to identify funding for
ideas. The motion was made by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Stolzlecher, to table the issue for
one month. The motion passed unanimously. (Note: Mr. Leyendecker served as Vice -Chairman
to continue the meeting after Chairman Pell had to leave at 6:45 p.m.)
Committee Reports: Mr. Adams reported on the $50,000 bay debris project (for
scuppers/cleaners to prevent debris from entering the bay from stormwater outfalls) entering its
third level of consideration. SPAN
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Director's Report: Mr. Davidson commented, reported and/or answered questions regarding:
(1) the need to repair/replace R -Pier prior to building a new Marina Office unless the new office
could be accomplished with other than Marina revenues; (2) dredging; (3) floating debris; (4)
Sunfish Island; (5) Marina marketing [56 slips leases executed since 02/01/08]; (6) 2008 Boat
Show statistics; (7) comparing local with other Marina rates; (8) utility rate increase proposed in
FY2008-09 budget; (9) revenues; and (10) renewing Landry's lease.
Current Concerns: Mr. Adams commented regarding the need for Landry's to clean/maintain
the back side of their facility. Chairman Pell encouraged Committee members to discuss with
City Council members the need to further reduce the Marina's required payment to the General
Fund and ensuring that a new Marina Office is on the 2008 Bond Election. In response to
questioning at a previous meeting, Mr. Davidson reported that because the Committee is
advisory and not policy-making, any member having a conflict of interest should simply abstain
from voting on issues before the Committee.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: In response to inquiries, Staff will work to provide
the Committee with: (1) a more up-to-date CIP list; (2) via email, information regarding the debt
service for bonds; and (3) an itemized breakdown of the Marina's $164,000 required payment to
the General Fund.
Confirmation of Next Meeting: July 7, 2008
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Note: As required, notice was posted to advise interested parties that, following all -day electrical
problems on the Lawrence Street T -Head, the meeting location was changed to the First Floor
Staff Conference Room at City Hall.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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