HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2016 City Council Work Session Meeting MinutesSTATE OF ALABAMA )(
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The City Council met in a Work Session at 4:30 p.m.,
Delchamps Room, 161 North Section Street,
Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 22 August 2016.
Present were Council President Jack Burrell, Councilmembers: Diana Brewer, Rich
Mueller, and Kevin Boone, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, City Attorney Marion E. Wynne and
City Clerk Lisa A. Hanks. Councilmember Michael A. Ford was absent.
Council President Burrell called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
The following topics were discussed:
The Recreation Board discussion regarding the Rules and Regulations along with the
proposed Tennis Court Fees was first on the agenda. Collin Rust and Mary Gammer
requested that fees only be charged for use of soft courts; and that fees for hard courts
was not reasonable. Mr. Rust commented we don't want this to be an elite sport.
The Recreation Board recommended under age 15 to be allowed to use for free.
Councilmembers Brewer and Mueller agreed that no fees should be charged for hard
courts. Councilmember Boone said we should not charge kids at all. Community
Affairs and Recreation Director Sherry Sullivan was asked to make the necessary
changes and have for the next City Council agenda. Ms. Sullivan announced that the
Manley Road Soccer Complex should be complete on September 19, 2016; and the
dedication ceremony on September 30, 2016.
Council President Burrell brought up the discussion of an Entertainment District. He
said we do not want a Dauphin Street District like Mobile; and mentioned he met
with businesses regarding issue like First Friday Art Walk. Since the City is a Class
8 Municipality, Fairhope would have to have one of the following to have an
Entertainment District: an Arts Council, a Main Street initiative, or a Downtown
Development Entity. Council President Burrell stated one of these must be
established before proceeding. Councilmembers Mueller and Boone questioned the
advantage(s) for an Entertainment District.
Councilmember Brewer commented an update for the Manley Road Soccer Complex
and the Recreation Board were already presented. She also mentioned the October
Soccer Tournament is still scheduled at the Soccer Complex.
Mayor Kant said the Budget will get cranked up on Wednesday.
Council President Burrell said the Airport Authority has a grant from the FAA
and there are two ordinances on agenda tonight to rezone the remainder of
property from R-1 to M-l. Council President Burrell said the Industrial
Development Board will regroup and help businesses already here. He said
the Sister Cities Committee meets next week.