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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
Thursday, March 21, 2024 3:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street
SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee Member Lindy Peters called meeting to order at 3:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Lindy Peters present. City Staff; Public Works Director John Smith and Administrative Assistant Emily Reno present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 24-609 Approve Minutes of February 08, 2024
Minutes were not approved, as Committee Member Tess Albin-Smith was not present
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment was received by Jacob Patterson
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
A. 24-608 Discuss Placement of "The Last Whistle" Sculpture Committee Member Peters gave a brief overview of how the discussion of the sculpture placement made it to the Committee. Artist Ken Newman gave an update about funding and placement. Committee Member Peters describes conceptual site plan by the Guest House lawn.
Public Comment was received from David Mackie, Jay McMartin Rosenquist, Jacob Patterson, and Teresa Roberts.
Discussion: Committee Member Peters elaborated on the pros and cons of placement on the Coastal Trail or on the Guest House lawn and the next steps for placement approval.
Director John Smith expressed his concerns about vandalism for placement on the Coastal Trail and touched on how the placement on the lawn could improve the draw to the Guest House.
Director Smith also spoke about the need for a coastal development permit and the process if this becomes a public works project or if the community puts the project together. Committee Member Peters invited the public and staff to take a walk to the proposed sculpture location on the lawn after the meeting was adjourned.
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Public Works and Facilities March 21, 2024
Committee
Meeting Minutes
B. 24-598 Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates Director John Smith provided updates on the following projects and items of interest:
· Capital Improvement Program- Currently 144 million and expects an increase of 10-12 million next fiscal year.
· Rooftop Solar Project- Contractor preformed a site visit for the six project locations. · Wiggly Giggly Playground.
· Pickle ball access gate at Bainbridge Park- Is operational. · Fleet update- 6th Electric vehicle added for the Police Department. · Projects for Facilities-Town Hall bathrooms.
· 2022 Streets Project.
· Reservoirs Project- Looking for $400,000 grant for design. · Recycled Water Feasibility Study- Application placed for $500,000 grant.
No Public Comment was received on this item.
Discussion: Committee Member Peters inquired about a tree at the Wiggly Giggly Playground.
Director Smith indicated he would look into it.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Lindy Peters adjourned the meeting at 3:40 PM.
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