The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.

It was moved by Mel Frankel and seconded by Ron Smith that the reading of the minutes from the March 1999 meeting and the April 1999 meeting be waived and they be approved as published. The motion passed unanimously.

President's Report

City of Miami Coral Way NET Office. Tony Wagner, the new administrator, was introduced and welcomed.

Aircraft Noise Abatement. A workshop session is scheduled for May 26th at County Hall, 6 p.m., involving airport representatives, county commissioners and task force participants.

Brickell Medians. Not much progress since the last meeting. Jim Kay, the City's Public Works Director, is distressed at the lack of progress in fixing the irrigation system and the landscaping in the medians. He reported that he hopes to see progress in two weeks.

New Speeding Signs and Deterents. The FDOT machine for manufacturing reflectors is broken down, so they've reported a delay in getting the work at 15th Road accomplished.

Supplemental Waste Fee. The City Treasurer is trying to figure out how to make the rebates to the condo associations that paid this fee that was later rescinded.

New Development at 2101-2105 Brickell Avenue (Brickell Bay Village). Concerns relating to density and the FAR bonuses granted surround the proposed 421-unit building by neighbors, especially residents of the Atlantis and the Bristol Tower, its adjoining neighbors. The matter is expected to come before the City of Miami Commission on June 22nd.

Report from Miami Commissioner J. L. Plummer

Supplemental Waste Fee. Expect at least another two to four weeks for refunds.

Around the City. The Commissioner reported general city news relating to Virrick Park; code enforcement for signs and advertisements illegally nailed on trees and in other locations; and lot clearing and the new team of inspectors hired for this effort at code enforcement.

Report from Developer Harvey Taylor

Potential Florida Marlins Site. Harvey Taylor and other private interests have amassed property on the Miami River that they are proposing for a 44,000-seat retractable dome stadium for the Marlins. Both mayors (Dade and Miami) have endorsed the project which would include retail development at the same time. The Marlins are expected to choose their site by the end of June/beginning of July.

Publix. Plans are in the works for the property next to Publix for retail and residential development. The parking lot would go underground. He is looking to put another Publix somewhere in the area.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 16.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.