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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 4:30 PM
City Council Chamber
Council Members
Kevin G. Boone
Jack Burrell
Jimmy Conyers
Corey Martin
Jay Robinson
1. Presentation: 3 Mil Fairhope High School - Principal, Jon Cardwell
2. Presentation: 3 Mil Fairhope Middle School - Principal, Angie Hall
3. Presentation: Master Plan for South Parcel of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve
(FCNP) - Thompson Engineering
4. Discussion: Building Condemnations - Erik Cortinas, Building Official
5. Committee Updates
6. Department Head Updates
Next City Council Work Session, Monday, June 9, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Fairhope Municipal Complex
City Council Chamber
161 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2025-1300
FROM: Principal, Jon Cardwell, Fairhope High School
SUBJECT: Presentation: 3 Mil Fairhope High School
AGENDA
DATE:
May 27, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Presentation to City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
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LEGAL IMPACT:
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION:
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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2025-1301
FROM: Principal, Angie Hall, Fairhope Middle School
SUBJECT: Presentation: 3 Mil Fairhope Middle School
AGENDA
DATE:
May 27, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Presentation to City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
GRANT:
LEGAL IMPACT:
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION:
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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2025-1434
FROM: Nicole Love, Grants Coordinator
SUBJECT: Presentation Master Plan for South Parcel of the Flying Creek
Nature Preserve (FCNP) – Thompson Engineering
AGENDA
DATE:
May 27, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Thompson Engineering to give a presentation to Council on the Master Plan for the
South Parcel of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve (FCNP).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
GRANT:
LEGAL IMPACT:
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION:
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Flying Creek Nature Preserve
Active Recreation Park
Conceptual Master Plan
May 2025
Protect, Preserve, Enhance, Restore, Recreate
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Project Partners
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Historical Context
1938
1966
19971960
1974
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Current Aerial
72-acres
36-acres
Triangle Dr.
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Collaborative
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North Parcel – Phase I
Review
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FCNP - Conceptual Master Plan
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Architecture
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Hiking Trails
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Parking
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Trailheads
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Landscape
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Amenities
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Signage
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Progress Photos
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Progress Photos
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Project Updates
•Tunnel Project Complete (October, 2024)
•Park Project Under Construction (May, 2025)
•John Martin Nature Center Under Construction (July, 2025)
•GOMESA – Phase II - $1.3M. (Q2 – 2025)
•Round-a-bout Construction (Q2 – 2025)
•Active Park Planning (Q1 -2025)
•Active Park Design/Bidding (Q3 – 2025)
•Habitat Management (On-going)
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South Parcel – Phase I
Overview
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Program 1 Mile Multi-Use Trails
Trailhead
Restroom Pavilion
Wayfinding Signage
3.5 Miles Mountain Biking Trails
(LID) Parking
Bike Playground
& Skills Area
Bicycle Repair Station
& Tool Shed
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Goals & Objectives
•Protect, enhance & restore existing native plant and wildlife habitat
•Provide mixed use biking and hiking recreation and educational
opportunities for all citizens and visitors of Fairhope
•Promote tourism and economic activity, namely with the mountain biking
community
•Maintain site buffers and greenway along Hwy 98 & Homestead Ave.
•Provide connections to the nearby Eastern Shore Trail and adjacent 72-acre
adjoining parcel
•Design with nature, and implement low impact development and
sustainable design techniques
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Focus Area
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Site Inspections
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Pine Hill MTB Trails
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Site Photos
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Site Photos
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Site Photos
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Site Photos
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Precedent Images
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Next Steps
•Council Approval of Final Conceptual Master Plan
•Design Development Phase (60%)
•Construction Document Phase (100%)
•Bidding Phase
•Construction Phase
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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2025-1492
FROM: Erik Cortinas, Building Official
SUBJECT: Discussion: Building Condemnations
AGENDA
DATE:
May 27, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
GRANT:
LEGAL IMPACT:
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION:
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