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I). Discuss Future Miami River Greenway Governance– Mr. Brett Bibeau, MRC Managing Director, provided GSC meeting attendees with their requested PowerPoint presentation for use during the MRC November 4 Miami River Retreat, highlighting the current conditions of both the Miami River Greenway and the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.  Mr. Bibeau stated the PowerPoint presentation would help launch discussion at the retreat related to the future maintenance, security and special events on the Miami River Greenway. The GSC approved the presentation and commended Mr. Bibeau.

MRC staff distributed the back-up materials to be used during the MRC Retreat, including: the TPL “Governing Greenways” report, outline summary of Project for Parks and Open Spaces, compiled research on Business Improvement Districts, public/private partnerships and Trusts, Action Items of the Miami River Greenway Action Plan and “Implementations Steps” of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan regarding governance. MRC staff also distributed an agenda/public meeting notice of the MRC Retreat.

II) Status of Miami River Greenway Historical Markers – Mr. Bibeau stated Mr. Bruce Bounds, the attorney representing the Villagers, Inc, had recently faxed him a draft sample copy of The Villagers’ contractual agreement in relation to the fabrication and installation of historical markers along the Miami River Greenway. Mr. Bibeau added he had left Mr. Bounds a voice message to discuss the terms of the sample agreement, and was currently awaiting his reply.  Mr. Bibeau noted the skeleton of the contract is derived from an existing agreement with the Friends of Florida State Park in Tallahassee .

Mr. Bibeau stated, to his understanding, that the former terms of the contract define an agreement between the RFP bid winner and the Miami River Commission. Under the contract, the Villagers, Inc. would pay the MRC for the installation of historical signs/markers-from a previously awarded $25,000 grant- upon receipt of unpaid invoices. The MRC would in turn pay the contractors for their services. Mr. Bibeau stated he would review the current, revised contract with Mr. Bounds before issuing the MRC approved Request for Proposals.

Mr. Bibeau stated he had sent Mr. Kevin Brown, City of Miami , an e-mail reply to the request for the final text to be posted on the Lummus Park ( Fort Dallas ) and Lummus Park Historical District Markers, but had yet to receive a response. According to Mr. Bibeau, Mr. Brown had informed him the City of Miami would pay for the Lummus Park and Lummus Historic District historic markers.  Mr. Bibeau provided the subcommittee with the most recent draft of the text, and noted the additions he is recommending. 

III) Discuss Status of Draft Miami River Greenway Regulatory Design Standards- Mr. Bibeau asked Ms. Freeman if she had an update regarding the “Miami River Greenway Regulatory Design Standards,” and when it would be presented before the City of Miami Planning Advisory Board . Ms. Freeman stated she hasn’t received the revised document, and is unaware of its timeframe/schedule for presentation, but would contact Mr. Brown.

IV) Discuss Status of Miami River Greenway Development- Ms. Freeman noted the absence of the City of Miami’s Greenways project Manager, Mr. Lionel Zapata, and stated she had no update at this time.

V)  Discuss Status of Miami-Dade County, City of Miami and Federal Bond Funding for the Miami River Greenway- Mr. Bibeau stated the City of Miami Bond Oversight Board was seeking an update for their approved $25,000 appropriation for the Miami River Greenway at the Miami Circle.  Therefore, Mr. Bibeau reported he had sent Mr. Ryan Wheeler, Department of ST, Division of Historical Resources, a request for an update on the long awaited project.

VI)  New Business-

·       Mr. Bibeau asked Ms. Freeman for the tree specifications near Neo Lofts, and Ms. Freeman replied that Mr. Lionel Zapata, City of Miami , is the contact person for that issue, since he accepts or denies the trees delivered for the Miami River Greenway construction project.  Mr. Bibeau noted the trees along the Greenway section which is currently under construction along South River Drive between Flagler ST and Jose Marti Park, have been planted, and noted two of the trees are visibly larger than others, and asked if that was by design, or if all the tree sizes should be more equal.  Ms. Freeman and Dr. Martin stated they hadn’t seen the recently planted trees, and would visit the site immediately after the meeting. 

·       Mr. Bibeau noted MRC staff was currently researching covenants ensuring public accessibility and greenway perpetuity, following discussion at the October 3 MRC meeting relating to future greenway maintenance.

·       Mr. Bibeau stated MDX is currently repairing 836 near Robert King High, adding that MDX representatives had asked if painting the bottom portion of the expressway light blue was acceptable, and the GSC did not object.

·       MRC staff distributed a schedule of workshops for the 3^rd Annual Update of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan, and its Greenways related “Implementation Steps”, and welcomed participation and any proposed updates, and or amendments to the Plan.

The Greenways subcommittee confirmed their next regularly scheduled public meeting for the second Wednesday of the month, November 9, 10 AM, 1407 NW 7 ST.

The meeting adjourned.

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