Town Hall Meeting #2 for Input to Develop the New Property (555 150th Avenue) & John's Pass Jetty

MINUTES TOWN HALL MEETING #2 FOR INPUT TO DEVELOP THE NEW PROPERTY AND JOHN’S PASS JETTY WALKWAY DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 19, 2025 6:00 P.M. A public town hall meeting was held to gather community input on how the City of Madeira Beach should develop a newly purchased 4.6-acre waterfront property, located at 555 150th Avenue, which is one of the largest acquisitions in the city’s history. The purpose of the town hall meeting was to understand community priorities, explore revenue-producing opportunities, identify features that reflect the character and needs of Madeira Beach, and receive input on John’s Pass Park Jetty Walkway. City Officials who spoke at the meeting: Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks Vice Mayor Ray Kerr Commissioner David Tagliarini Commissioner Eddie McGeehen Clint Belk, Acting City Manager Megan Wepfer, Public Works Director Marci Forbes, Community Development Director Brian Crabtree, Marina Manager Key Themes Identified During Public Input 1. New Property Development Input Residents shared numerous ideas and priorities, including: Community Vision Themes • Build a signature waterfront attraction visible when entering the city • Maintain Madeira Beach’s fishing heritage • Family-friendly and tourism-driven destination elements • Complement — not compete with — John’s Pass Village • Allow for storm-resilient vertical uses in design Specific Concepts Suggested • Expanded marina with transient and public docks Page 1 of 3  • Water attraction / small-scale water park • Cultural and art spaces, school and university partnerships • Multipurpose event space designed with functional input from event professionals • Open space for festivals and city-wide events • RV hookups integrated with marina infrastructure • Ferry/trolley connectivity to John’s Pass • Ground-lease or triple-net revenue partnerships Several comments emphasized that the project must: • Provide real economic return on public investment • Undergo feasibility and financial studies before decisions 2. John’s Pass Park Jetty Walkway Discussion City staff reported: • The Jetty is a federal asset; storm damage removed the structure • Any replacement must meet ADA compliance o Continuous handrail (approx. 650 ft) o Consider adding fishing rod holders Resident Feedback: • Fishing access must be maintained • Some advocated for restoring the walkway with improvements • Others supported leaving it in its current condition until funding and plans are defined • Interest in exploring grants/state appropriations after concept is finalized 3. Operational & Fiscal Considerations Several residents noted: • The City should avoid running complex businesses directly • Ground leases with experienced operators preferred • Marina pricing should be reviewed based on surrounding rates • Traffic circulation and neighborhood impacts must be addressed early 4. Adjournment Mayor Brooks thanked everyone for their attendance and all the input received, so they know how they feel and what they want to see. She is happy to see their next steps once everything is compiled and the commission starts their discussions. She also received a lot of input at the Conversations with the Mayor events. They also have one tomorrow at Bamboo at 12:00 p.m. She encouraged everyone to bring a neighbor and make comments. Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Tagliarini, District 1, expressed his admiration for the residents' creativity, noting everyone had different ideas. He has a mailing list for communications he wants to add everyone to: dtagliarini@madeirabeachfl.gov. He uses it to send out meeting information and important topics. Commissioner McGeehen, District 3, thanked everyone for attending the meeting and for sharing their great ideas. He is excited about the property purchase and the potential uses for it in the future, not only as an investment for their generation but also for generations to come. Vice Mayor Kerr, District 2, thanked everyone for their input and comments on the property's value regarding what they can do with it. Acting City Manager Clint Belk thanked everyone for attending and said the comments from Saturday mirrored those from tonight. For the question about a feasibility study, he would think that would be part of the development. There will be future discussions, and he will keep everyone posted. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Page 3 of 3