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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 12 17 Meeting Between Mayor John F. Bush and Deputy Mayor Rick Brown CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMMARY MEETING BETWEEN MAYOR JOHN F. BUSH AND DEPUTY MAYOR RICK BROWN WITH A POTENTIAL NEW WINTER SPRINGS BUSINESS OWNER DECEMBER 17, 2009 CALL TO ORDER This Meeting of Thursday, December 17, 2009 was called to Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 2:03 p.m. in the West Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). In Attendance: Mayor John F. Bush, present Deputy Mayor Rick Brown, arrived at 2:20 p.m. MEETING BETWEEN MAYOR JOHN F. BUSH AND DEPUTY MAYOR RICK BROWN WITH A POTENTIAL NEW WINTER SPRINGS BUSINESS OWNER Mr. Keay Edwards, Kee Wee Entertainment, 1664 Foss Avenue, Orlando, Florida: commented on his possible interest in a 6,000 square foot space at the Town Center and his interest in opening a family oriented entertainment business with meeting rooms. Discussion ensued on demographics; the recession; the number of foreclosures in the City; other similar Town Center type communities; and the make -up of Winter Springs. Mr. Randy Stevenson, Director, Community Development Department gave a brief update on the Winter Springs Town Center including current businesses; expected changes in the ownership of the Town Center; that there are plans for four (4) new businesses to open in the Winter Springs Town Center; proposed plans for a former Engle 1 -tomes property; and working with existing Tenants /Owners and our new Economic Development team. Deputy Mayor Rick Brown arrived at 2:20 p. m. Further discussion followed on what Mr. Edwards had in mind for his new business. Mr. Stevenson offered to provide some statistical data; and Mr. Edwards noted he would like to receive such information. Discussion followed on Mr. Edwards' business model. Deputy Mayor Brown commented on his business and other Town Center businesses. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMMARY MEETING BETWEEN MAYOR JOHN F. BUSH AND DEPUTY MAYOR RICK BROWN WITH A POTENTIAL NEW WINTER SPRINGS BUSINESS OWNER DECEMBER 17, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 2 Ms. Diana Pienaar, Post Office Box 149182, Orlando, Florida: asked if a JumboIron could be added to the front of the Town Center to help all businesses? Mr. Stevenson spoke of potential changes to the Code and Mayor Bush mentioned that our City Commission is pro- business. Discussion then followed on fifty (50) parking spaces which Mr. Edwards would need (not all right near his proposed business); landlord issues; that Staff was considering possibly re- working some of the parking along Tuscawilla Road; and other similar Town Center type communities. Mr. Edwards then commented on employees; services and amenities he would offer; hours his business would be open; and his plans for outside dining on the State Road 434 side of the Town Center. Mr. Stevenson mentioned again that he would definitely provide statistical data to Mr. Edwards. Further comments followed on other businesses considering moving to Winter Springs; the GreeneWay; and in the future, a possible shuttle service and extending the Trail. In closing, Mayor Bush advised Mr. Edwards that Mr. Stevenson would assist him with anything he needs and added that we would also do whatever we can to assist him. Mr. Edwards said he would work with the City also. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bush adjourned the Meeting at 2:53 p.m. RE P/ECTFULL Y SUBMITTED: r , AN ►r' • " A LORENZO - LUACES, MMC CIT CLERK APP OD'ED: C°t ° JOHT`/F. BUSH MAYOR NOTE: This Summary was approved at the January 11 2010 City Commission Regular Meeting.