The City of Asbury Park's first written agreement with retail developer Madison Marquette and iStar Financial, which replaced the other members of Asbury Partners in the entity known as Madison Asbury Retail, LLC, is contained in three large files posted below. See the Reporters' Notebook on the May 5 council meeting for highlights of the agreement.
Rumors will no doubt fly about the details of the plan. Hopefully having the actual agreement will eliminate a lot of time-wasting false impressions.
One rumor that's making the rounds is that the Sunset Avenue Pavilion, which is approved for demolition, will become a parking lot. Check the files yourself to see if there is a reference on future use for this site. Regardless, the prospect of pouring a parking lot east of Ocean Avenue seems a clear point for public comment pro or con.
Note: this contract becomes binding on May 19th, when the council votes. The clock is ticking... We'll do our best by taking comments at AsburyRadio@aol.com and posting them here to expedite a discussion. (Our civil behavior policy will be observed.) The City is considering a public comment opportunity, besides the usual 3 min. limit at public meetings, so that your opinions can be seriously considered by the council. Email City Manager at Terence.Reidy@CityofAsburyPark.com Thanks goes to City Clerk Steve Kay for providing the following files.
Boardwalk Agreement Part#1
Boardwalk Agreement Part#2
Boardwalk Agreement Part#3
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Surprise Meeting Tonight Followed Law
If Asbury Park's City Council passes a deal crafted in secrecy with developers of the City's beachfront without residents ever seeing it or knowing what's in it, you can thank the current Sunshine Law or Public Meetings Act.
In fact, the council didn't even buy an ad to alert the public that it's holding a meeting tonight. That's because it was only obligated to notice the papers of the meeting and it did. The City sent faxes to the Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on March 4th, the day after the last public council meeting. The City's fax machine confirmed that the recipient got the fax. That's it - done. Oh, what, you didn't know about the meeting at 5:15 tonight. Sorry.
To learn what could be in the new redeveloper agreement check my next post.
To read more on this provision of the Sunshine Law click the link, courtesy of John Paff.
http://njopengovt.blogspot.com/2010/03/question-does-notice-of-special-meeting.html
If you find this an outrage, write or call State Senator Loretta Weinberg www.lorettaweinberg.com who has an open meetings act reform bill before the Legislature.
In fact, the council didn't even buy an ad to alert the public that it's holding a meeting tonight. That's because it was only obligated to notice the papers of the meeting and it did. The City sent faxes to the Asbury Park Press and The Star Ledger on March 4th, the day after the last public council meeting. The City's fax machine confirmed that the recipient got the fax. That's it - done. Oh, what, you didn't know about the meeting at 5:15 tonight. Sorry.
To learn what could be in the new redeveloper agreement check my next post.
To read more on this provision of the Sunshine Law click the link, courtesy of John Paff.
http://njopengovt.blogspot.com/2010/03/question-does-notice-of-special-meeting.html
If you find this an outrage, write or call State Senator Loretta Weinberg www.lorettaweinberg.com who has an open meetings act reform bill before the Legislature.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ordinances for Parking, Boardwalk Dog & Bike Restrictions
Dogs will not be allowed on the Asbury Park boardwalk this summer, but will be permitted again from October 1 until April 30th, 2010, at which time the ordinance will be reviewed. Owners not picking up after their dogs face a $250 fine per incident. John Loffredo, councilmember, is leaning toward closing the dog beach. It's apparent that dog owners using the beach need to lay down the law with visitors or risk losing this priviledge.
Bikes this summer will be allowed from midnight through 12 noon, rather than 6 am to 12 noon. And bikes will be banned completely from 6th Avenue north, due to the poor condition of the boardwalk in that area. (This is the section of the boardwalk that was not replaced with the rest of the boardwalk from 7th Avenue south to the Casino, due to the City's plan, which calls for 15 beach houses East of Asbury Tower.)
The council passed the parking ordinance as agreed to by the parking committee.
The city authorized bond anticipation notes or bonds, depending on market conditions, to be issued in the amount of $15.8 million, for infrastructure improvements to Springwood Avenue and the Central Business District.
Another $500,000 note or bond was approved for storm sewer improvements for Springwood, and $1.5 million, in two resolutions, for 2009 road improvements.
The City is seeking a General Improvement Bond to consolidate $6,405,000 in aggregated debts of the city.
Code enforcement fees are going up, see public notice April 30th, in the Coaster.
The city passed the boardwalk vending ordinance again for this summer, which renews the city's agreement with Asbury Partners to collect permit fees for vendors wishing to do business on the boardwalk. The fees go to the City, since it still owns the boardwalk. However, Marilyn Schloshbach asked the City for an explanation as to why vendors on the boardwalk are paying "double" the cost of outdoor rental space per foot compared with downtown businesses paying for similar sidewalk space. Schloshbach, who owns with her husband the Longosta Lounge, is paying $7,000 per season for its outdoor space.
These elements of tonight's council meeting are presented as a public service. Any clarifications, corrections or additions regarding the meeting are welcome. Please use the comment function or email to asburyradio@aol.com for posting.
Bikes this summer will be allowed from midnight through 12 noon, rather than 6 am to 12 noon. And bikes will be banned completely from 6th Avenue north, due to the poor condition of the boardwalk in that area. (This is the section of the boardwalk that was not replaced with the rest of the boardwalk from 7th Avenue south to the Casino, due to the City's plan, which calls for 15 beach houses East of Asbury Tower.)
The council passed the parking ordinance as agreed to by the parking committee.
The city authorized bond anticipation notes or bonds, depending on market conditions, to be issued in the amount of $15.8 million, for infrastructure improvements to Springwood Avenue and the Central Business District.
Another $500,000 note or bond was approved for storm sewer improvements for Springwood, and $1.5 million, in two resolutions, for 2009 road improvements.
The City is seeking a General Improvement Bond to consolidate $6,405,000 in aggregated debts of the city.
Code enforcement fees are going up, see public notice April 30th, in the Coaster.
The city passed the boardwalk vending ordinance again for this summer, which renews the city's agreement with Asbury Partners to collect permit fees for vendors wishing to do business on the boardwalk. The fees go to the City, since it still owns the boardwalk. However, Marilyn Schloshbach asked the City for an explanation as to why vendors on the boardwalk are paying "double" the cost of outdoor rental space per foot compared with downtown businesses paying for similar sidewalk space. Schloshbach, who owns with her husband the Longosta Lounge, is paying $7,000 per season for its outdoor space.
These elements of tonight's council meeting are presented as a public service. Any clarifications, corrections or additions regarding the meeting are welcome. Please use the comment function or email to asburyradio@aol.com for posting.
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