Harbor CRA Advisory Committee approves work plans for cameras, oyster/breakwater project; directs staff to explore One Calhoun uses
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At the May 14, 2025 meeting the Harbor CRA Advisory Committee reviewed project updates (Cross Town Connector, Harbor Walk Village Phase II, Marler Bridge concerns), approved work plans for harbor district camera integration and a breakwater/snorkeling and oyster gardening initiative at Clement Taylor Park, appointed a liaison to Parks & Recreation for holiday lighting, and asked City Council to study temporary uses for the One Calhoun property including paid parking. Multiple motions passed unanimously.
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- Agenda approved (motion by Green) — passed 4-0.
- April 16, 2025 minutes approved (motion by Green, seconded by Johnson) — passed 5-0.
- Appointed Chairman Stephens as Harbor CRA-AC liaison to the Parks & Recreation Committee to discuss Christmas decorations in the Harbor District (motion by Green, seconded by Stephens) — passed 5-0.
- Accepted work plan for camera systems in the Destin Harbor CRA District with modification to signage (motion by Green, seconded by Howard) — passed 5-0.
- Recommended City Council accept the breakwater/snorkeling and oyster gardening work plan with addition of breakwater at Clement Taylor Park (motion by Johnson, seconded by Green) — passed 5-0.
- Requested City Council direct staff to evaluate uses for the One Calhoun property, including temporary parking as an option (motion by Johnson, seconded by Tadlock) — passed 5-0.
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May 14, 2025 Harbor CRA Advisory Committee Meeteing
Agenda
- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 2. AGENDA APPROVAL
- 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- A) April 9, 2025 Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 4. CURRENT BUSINESS
- A) Development Projects and City Projects UpdateThis report includes updates on the Development Projects in the Harbor Community Redevelopment Area and active City Projects. Provided is the list of projects which are approved or currently under review. | attachments=2 | reports=1Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS
- 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- A) John Stephens- ChairDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 2025-614 Work Plan - Implement Christmas Lighting/Decorations/Eventsattachments=1Decision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 2025-615 Work Plan - Camera Systems in Destin CRAsattachments=1Decision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 2025-616 Work Plan - Breakwater Snorkeling Location & Oyster Farmingattachments=1Decision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 2025-628 Annual ReportDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- B) Lance Johnson- Vice ChairDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- C) Casey JonesDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- D) Jim GreenDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- E) Guy TadlockDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- F) James HowardDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 7. NEXT MEETING DATE: June 11, 2025
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2322,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2444,plainText=false)
- Packethttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2323,plainText=false)
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