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Harbor CRA Advisory Committee — Oct 8, 2025: development and park updates; boardwalk/study ongoing; public safety and festival discussions

DestinOct 8, 20252 min read

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The Harbor CRA Advisory Committee met Oct. 8, 2025. The agenda was approved 4-0. Staff reported recent development activity (minor development order approved for Loco Hana Hawaiian Grill; quadplex application received), park construction timelines (Norriego Point punch list ~3 weeks; Clement Taylor Park on track for late November), and continued uncertainty on boardwalk extensions pending property issues and a bridge replacement study. Members discussed Marler Bridge design coordination, a harbor-area mapping/work-plan initiative, crime-prevention camera linkage with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department, increased law-enforcement presence per City Council direction, and concerns about this year’s Destin Seafood Festival turnout. Next meeting: Nov. 12, 2025. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.

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Agenda approved (motion by Johnson, second Tadlock) — passed 4-0.
Minor development order for Loco Hana Hawaiian Grill approved.
Received minor subdivision and minor development application for a quadplex on Gulf Breeze Court (application accepted for review).
September 10, 2025 minutes pulled for approval to correct a motion second (not finalized).
Norriego Point Park punch list work ongoing; estimated ~3 weeks to finish (per FDEP/contractor).
Clement Taylor Park construction on track for completion toward end of November.
Boardwalk extension east remains stalled due to adjacent property issues; no new action.
Boardwalk extension under Marler Bridge and northward remains under consideration; bridge replacement study has ~1 year remaining.
Planned initial design-input meeting with Public Works/Safety, Harbor CRA Advisory Committee, and Harbor & Waterways Board regarding possible Marler Bridge design standards.
Committee member Paulino to develop a harbor-area map and work plan, including historical elements and property-owner coordination.
City Council directed the City Manager to coordinate with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office to increase law-enforcement presence in the harbor area (reported to committee).
Committee discussed encouraging harbor businesses to link security cameras with the Sheriff’s Office program to improve safety.
Committee members noted lower Destin Seafood Festival turnout and vendor participation; expressed interest in revitalizing the festival for next year.

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October 8, 2025 Harbor CRA Advisory Committee Meeting

Oct 8, 2025, 5:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) September 10, 2025 Minutes
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Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. CURRENT BUSINESS
A) Development Projects and City Projects Update — Sept. 2025
This 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=1
Decision: CURRENT BUSINESS
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. NEXT MEETING DATE: TBD