City Council Meeting

Minutes Crystal River City Council Regular Council Meeting Monday, June 9 th, 2025 5:30 p.m. Citrus County Welcome Center 915 N. Suncoast Blvd. 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Holmes called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Vice Mayor Robert Holmes, Council member Chris Ensing, Council member Cindi Frink, Council member Gabrielle Satchell Council members absent: Mayor Joe Meek Staff present: City Manager Audra Curts-Whann, City Attorney Rob Batsel, City Clerk Mia Fink, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Assistant Finance Director Cindy Marihugh, Assistant Public Works Director/Project Manager Stacey Houston, Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Growth Management Assistant Director Heather Lacey, Fire Chief Frank Melillo Council member Chris Ensing led the invocation and Vice Mayor Holmes led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Holmes recognized County Commissioners Hollie Davis and Jeff Kinnard, and County Attorney Denise Lyn. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Council member Frink; seconded by Council member Ensing. Motion carried 4-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Audit Presentation Gary Marlow and Stacia Deitrich of Mauldin & Jenkins (City’s Audit Firm) presented the FY2024 Financial Statements. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC INPUT 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held May 27, 2025 B. Monthly Departmental Report Summary for the month of May

C. Motion to approve the setting of two City Council Workshops to be held June 23, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss Phase I of the Crystal River Government Center Project (City Hall) and July 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the City’s Fee Schedule Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council member Satchell; seconded by Council member Frink. Motion carried 4-0. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-06 (Application No. PCA25-0001) for an amendment of the Future Land Use Map for 7.44 acres addressed as a portion of 77 and 61 S Suncoast Blvd, owned by RIF 304, LLC, on Second Reading, and conduct a public hearing on June 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the next item. City Clerk Fink read each ordinance (25-O-06 and 25-O-07) by title only. City Attorney Batsel introduced the item, noting recent meeting with Citrus County and potential issues related to the adjacent airport, approval process (FAA approval requirements, etc.) and County desire for continuance. He also discussed continuance process (open Public Hearing for comments, then approve, deny or continue). Staff Presentation: Growth Management Director Carly Hanson presented, noting written public comment received regarding the application. Applicant Presentation: Darryl W. Johnston, Esq. (representing RIF 304, LLC) 29-S. Brooksville Ave., Brooksville, FL 34601- Addressed Council, acknowledging desire for continuance and requesting focus on land use. Public Hearing: Kathy Neumann- 515 McGowan Ave. Crystal River- Spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinances, noting environmental concerns. Denise Lyn- County Attorney- Citrus County BOCC- Thanked Council for consideration of continuance, noting history of parcel and previous County efforts to obtain a perpetual easement. Hollie Davis- Discussed utility aspects of airport and potential impacts to usable landing space. James Wu Chen, FBO, Crystal Aero Group- Spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinances, noting potential impacts to runway, safety concerns and potential future development of site. Charles Carr, Flight Instructor, Crystal River Airport- Spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinances, noting potential impacts to runway and FAA permitting issue. Gail Kostelnick-Crystal River- Noted previous attempts to develop parcel, and potential stormwater and environmental impacts. Terry Thompson- Crystal River- Requested application be brought back before Planning Commission if any revisions made. Heiko Kallenbach, Chair, Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board- Spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinances, noting environmental concerns and potential future development of site.

Vice Mayor Holmes requested an aerial map of airport be provided. City Attorney Batsel reminded Council of next steps (approval, denial or continuance to a date and time certain), and general approval process. Council discussion was held regarding Motion to continue items 7A and 7B to the City Council meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025 was made by Council member Frink; seconded by Council member Satchell. Discussion was held regarding next steps and upcoming Citrus County BOCC agenda item. Motion carried 4-0. B. Consideration of Ordinance 25-O-07 (Application No. PZM25-0001) for an amendment of the Official Zoning Map for 7.44 acres addressed as a portion of 77 and 61 S Suncoast Blvd, owned by RIF 304, LLC, on Second Reading, and conduct a public hearing on June 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This item is associated with the previous item. Discussion held under previous item. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 9. CITY ATTORNEY A. Riverwalk Update City Attorney Batsel provided an update regarding the project, noting potential sale of one of the parcels. He also provided a status update regarding construction/permitting process. B. 579 US Highway 19, LLC Update Confirmed fully executed redevelopment agreement. 10. CITY MANAGER A. Motion to authorize staff to issue Notice of Award to the top two ranking respondents to ITB No. 25-B-03 "Disaster Debris Management and Removal Services": CTC Disaster Response, Inc. (Primary) and Aftermath Disaster Recovery (Secondary) and proceed with finalization of agreements in accordance with ITB No. 25-B-03 City Manager Curts presented the item, noting evaluation process, locations of selected vendors and positive reference checks. She addressed questions regarding firm locations and staging process. Motion to authorize staff to issue Notice of Award to the top two ranking respondents to ITB No. 25-B-03 "Disaster Debris Management and Removal Services": CTC Disaster Response, Inc. (Primary) and Aftermath Disaster Recovery (Secondary) and proceed with finalization of agreements in accordance with ITB No. 25-B-03 was made by Council member Frink; seconded by Council member Ensing. Motion carried 4-0. B. Crystal River Stormwater Master Plan Project Update an internal stormwater/drainage maintenance City Manager Curts introduced the item and Keira Hanson of Kimley Horn presented on the Stormwater Master Plan project. Assistant Public Works Director/Project Manager Stacy Houston presented on internal efforts pertaining to stormwater/drainage maintenance, providing Council with a stormwater cleaning list and addressing Council questions regarding results and impacts of litter on stormwater drainage.

C. Motion to authorize staff to proceed with acquisition of a property located at 41 NE Crystal Street owned by L&T Cattle, LLC, direct staff to either negotiate a purchase agreement in the proposed amount of $197,000 or a parcel exchange agreement for a portion (5 acres) of City-owned property located at 8300 W. Venable Street and authorize staff to obtain required appraisals City Manager Curts presented the item, providing background information regarding negotiations and noting plans to utilize Train Depot and relocate Visitors Services. She also discussed recent implementation of Three Sisters Springs Refuge online ticket sales, plans for expansion of city-wide parking facilities and potential funding source for purchase. She also addressed questions regarding Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center leases and potential timelines for train depot repair and relocation. Council discussion was held regarding benefits of purchase and relocation, Motion to authorize staff to proceed with acquisition of a property located at 41 NE Crystal Street owned by L&T Cattle, LLC, direct staff to either negotiate a purchase agreement in the proposed amount of $197,000 was made by Council member Frink; seconded by Council member Satchell. Council member Ensing spoke in favor of parcel exchange option and Council discussion was held regarding related benefits, funding options for Train Depot repair and parking. Motion carried 3- 1 with Council member in Ensing in opposition. D. Motion to approve Res. 25-R-16 appointing a Special Magistrate, Robert S. Christensen, Esq., as the City's Local Hearing Officer through an Administrative Code Enforcement Hearing Officer Agreement. City Manager Curts presented the item and City Attorney Batsel provided background information regarding items 9D and 9E, noting code provisions related to hearing officers. Motion to approve Res. 25-R-16 appointing a Special Magistrate, Robert S. Christensen, Esq., as the City's Local Hearing Officer through an Administrative Code Enforcement Hearing Officer Agreement was made by Council member Ensing; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. E. Motion to approve Res. 25-R-17 appointing a Special Magistrate, Bryce Davis, PA., as the City's Alternate Local Hearing Officer through an Administrative Code Enforcement Hearing Officer Agreement. Motion to approve Res. 25-R-17 appointing a Special Magistrate, Bryce Davis, PA., as the City's Alternate Local Hearing Officer through an Administrative Code Enforcement Hearing Officer Agreement was made by Council member Frink; seconded by Council member Satchell. Motion carried 4-0. 11. CITY COUNCIL 12. COUCIL MEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Mayor Meek B. Vice Mayor Holmes confirmed MPO meeting attendance, and discussed stormwater standards and fill limitations. C. Council Member Satchell D. Council member Frink

E. Council Member Ensing noted recent pickleball lessons. 13. PUBLIC INPUT 14. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Holmes adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.