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City Council approves park management request, schedules Harbor Walk Village PH2 hearing, and adopts land-use ordinance

DestinMar 16, 20264 min read

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At the March 16, 2026 regular meeting, Destin City Council unanimously approved Resolution 26-05 requesting city management of the newly acquired Holiday Isle property with up to $5 million commitment, scheduled a special quasi-judicial hearing for Harbor Walk Village Phase 2 on April 13, confirmed Lisa Wallace as City Clerk, adopted a Land Development Code amendment for indoor sports recreation establishments, and approved an employee transportation reimbursement program. The meeting proceeded with a 4-0 vote on recorded actions; Councilmembers Geile, Destin, and Braden were absent.

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Scheduled a Special Council Meeting for Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a quasi-judicial hearing on Harbor Walk Village Phase 2 (motion passed 4-0).
Adopted Resolution 26-05 requesting State authorization for the City to serve as local managing entity for the newly acquired Holiday Isle property and expressing willingness to commit up to $5 million for conservation; copies to be forwarded to state delegates (motion passed 4-0).
Confirmed the City Manager's recommendation to hire Lisa Wallace as Destin City Clerk (motion passed 4-0).
Approved an employee transportation reimbursement program to provide eligible employees up to $40 per month for commuting-related expenses (motion passed 4-0).
Adopted Ordinance 26-12-LC on second reading to define 'Indoor Sports Recreation Establishments' and amend allowable uses in the Land Development Code (motion passed 4-0).
Approved Ordinance 26-14-LC on first reading to rezone approximately 0.78 acres at 446 Calhoun Avenue from Bay Estates to Recreation (motion passed 4-0).
Presented Ordinance 26-15-PC on first reading to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use for 446 Calhoun Avenue (vote outcome not available in the provided excerpts).
Approved Consent Agenda items 3A–3J, including approval of March 2, 2026 executive session minutes (motions passed 4-0).
Adjusted upcoming meeting times (CRA meeting at 5:30 PM; regular City Council meeting to begin at 5:35 PM or as soon thereafter as reasonably heard) (motion passed 4-0).
Authorized enhanced enforcement actions: implementation of Joe's Bayou commercial activity plan (electronic signage and citation protocol) and extended harbor-district parking enforcement for St. Patrick's Day (decision recorded in manager reports).

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