By Boca Vibe
Here’s What’s on the Agenda for the New Boca Raton City Council’s First Meeting
Boca Raton’s new city council will have its first regular meeting today, and we’ve got the inside scoop on what’s on the agenda. The city council has been making headlines lately with its plans to revamp Memorial Park and surrounding public spaces, and today’s meeting is all about moving forward with those plans. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
Mayor Andy Thomson requested the creation of a “downtown civic engagement task force” as part of his plan to gather input from the community on the future of Memorial Park. According to a memo from City Manager Mark Sohaney, the task force will “facilitate a structured, community-driven process for gathering input regarding the future of Memorial Park and the surrounding public spaces.”
The idea behind the task force is to proceed with a downtown campus plan that begins with community input, as opposed to the Terra/Frisbie proposal that was criticized for moving quickly and with poor communication from the city. Thomson will serve as chair of the nine-person task force, all appointed by the city council.
Here’s what else is on the agenda for today’s meeting:
- Discussion of the downtown campus plan
- Review of the Terra/Frisbie proposal
- Update on the status of the Memorial Park renovation project
- Introduction of new city council members
The city council has been working hard to revamp Memorial Park and surrounding public spaces, and today’s meeting is a major step forward in that process. We’ll be keeping a close eye on developments and bringing you updates as they happen.
Stay tuned for more news and information about the new Boca Raton city council and its plans for the city’s future. In the meantime, we want to hear from you: what do you think about the downtown campus plan? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #BocaRatonCityCouncil.
Official city info: City of Boca Raton.
Source: Original Report