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City Manager Szerlag said the City will be developing an RFP for upscale restaurants to take a look at the restaurant area, and in addition, Dr. Cornfeld indicated that we can utilize valet parking at the Newport Hotel and parking across the street on his site. Dr. Cornfeld said that the City will share in those revenues as well. Chairperson Masters asked for a motion to accept the reconstruction and design of the Pier,and move forward with the concept. The following conditions are to be included: barrier-free facility; functionally aesthetic; concrete dyed brown to look like wood; it will have a 5,000 square foot restaurant; catwalk around the restaurant; will determine at a later date based on functional use of an observation post/fish, bait, tackle gate person to transverse the rest of the Pier if we can make it fit within the 16-foot cross section which is also a condition; we won't flange off the areas, if we can't we will; we will have an area that flanges out in the back; have an area for the Ocean Rescue and Police personnel on the upper level of the restaurant; lighting; handicapped access. City Manager Szerlag said the lighthouse is off site and therefore is an independent event. As an alternative, he will ask our Consultant to design a lighthouse in front and determine the cost but it may be a financial issue. Shari Blank moved and Philip Chemoff seconded a motion for the City to move forward with this concept and prepare a Resolution supporting this concept. HPB Resolution No.2008- 08 was adopted by a voice vote of 6-0-1 (Bonita Shoki absent) in favor. 3B. Update and Discussion regarding the Reconstruction and Lighting of the Historic Atlantic Isles Lagoon Bridge. Action: City Manager A. John Szerlag reported that the bridge is independent of the Special Assessment District Project. At this point they are not doing anything for the bridge, but they can replicate it, as it is an historic site. He will bring that back to the Board when funding is approved through the City Commission. 4. Report on "Pelican Artifact" Placement in Pelican Community Park, and Horses and Carriage in Senator Gwen Margolis Park. Action: City Manager Szerlag handed out two photos of where a pelican will be installed at the Community Center, 18115 North Bay Road, between the school and the Park. City Historian Richard C. Schulman showed a photo of the Pelicans from the Driftwood Motel which will be placed in front of the Park, and the second Pelican is 12-foot 6-inch driftwood artifact that we will install onto the basketball coliseum and that should be within two weeks. City Historian Richard C. Schulman reported that the Horses and Carriage in Senator Gwen Margolis Park have been moved to another area within the Park. 5. A Resolution of the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support for the City's Efforts and in Keeping with the "Mission Statement" Dated Summary Minutes: 2008-0415 HPB Mtg Page 2 of 4