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former landfill site. We expected a bigger turnout; however, there were enough in attendance to form two separate groups. The following is a depiction followed by a description of the ideas that the two groups came up with. 4m.^ .. -- --- - - '--'-- "+.. X,,. R _ ; dJe+s • Green Solar Farm • Arboretum & Nature Trail • Farmer's Market, Greenhouse, Community Garden (raised beds) • Cultural Arts Center (Music, Visual Arts, African American Historical Exhibits, Wedding Destination) • Amphitheater (concession & restrooms) • Open-air Pavillions w/ tables • Open-air Pavillions w/out tables • Volleyball / Shuffleboard • Parking / Native Area / Stormwater TCRPC staff has emphasized that such ideas are common at the first meeting and that their next step is critical in guiding the process to a viable alternative that combines the desires of the community with practical consideration of environmental factors, redevelopment costs and on-going maintenance costs. County staff has concerns with some of the conceptual plans related to large enclosed buildings, the public perception of community gardens on a former landfill site, the operating and maintenance costs, and to point out that an amphitheater is already planned at the Indian River County Fairgrounds site. The overall funding and the impacts to taxpayers for such improvements needs to be carefully planned. Staff recommends cleaning up, beautifying County frontage to be good neighbors and delaying other improvements. We would like to get input from the SWDD Board Prior to proceeding. FUNDING: This agenda item is for a project update to the SWDD Board and does not require funding. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff is requesting input from the SWDD Board on the preliminary ideas that have been generated from the first community meeting. Below are some items to consider: 1. What vision does the Commissioners have for this property? 2. What concerns do the Commissioners have for this property? 0022-1—Staff Report.docx Page 4 of 5 P186 R _ ; AoL • Amphitheater (concession & restrooms) • Open-air Pavillions w/ tables • Open-air Pavillions w/out tables • Volleyball / Shuffleboard • Parking / Native Area / Stormwater TCRPC staff has emphasized that such ideas are common at the first meeting and that their next step is critical in guiding the process to a viable alternative that combines the desires of the community with practical consideration of environmental factors, redevelopment costs and on-going maintenance costs. County staff has concerns with some of the conceptual plans related to large enclosed buildings, the public perception of community gardens on a former landfill site, the operating and maintenance costs, and to point out that an amphitheater is already planned at the Indian River County Fairgrounds site. The overall funding and the impacts to taxpayers for such improvements needs to be carefully planned. Staff recommends cleaning up, beautifying County frontage to be good neighbors and delaying other improvements. We would like to get input from the SWDD Board Prior to proceeding. FUNDING: This agenda item is for a project update to the SWDD Board and does not require funding. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff is requesting input from the SWDD Board on the preliminary ideas that have been generated from the first community meeting. Below are some items to consider: 1. What vision does the Commissioners have for this property? 2. What concerns do the Commissioners have for this property? 0022-1—Staff Report.docx Page 4 of 5 P186