CITY OF CEDAR KEY
LAND/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MET 7 NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 7
The Cedar Key Land/Local Planning Agency met on Thursday, November 7, 2024, In City Hall at 5pm.
LAND/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
In the Laws of Cedar Key, the Land/Local Planning Agency is referenced under both titles.
Over the years, the city’s Land/Local Planning Agency has changed. At given points, the five member panel was filled by the five commissioners on the Cedar Key Commission at the time. At other times, commissioners sought help from community members with expertise in architecture, construction, and other trades applicable to land planning. Currently, the Cedar Key Commissioners are acting as Cedar Key Land/Local Planning Agency members.
The Land Planning Agency has no power to dictate anything. Its purpose is to study issues and forward its advice to the Cedar Key Commission.
TONIGHT’S TASK
Mayor Sue Colson characterized the evening’s task as “planting seeds,” seeds that may germinate or may not, but some of which might serve as a future picture of Cedar Key. She explained that no decisions would be made this evening.
Available for the past several years, the City of Cedar Key and University of Florida produced video which is a must see for all area residents. The comprehensive, interactive piece demonstrates what happens to each and every piece of land in Cedar Key in flooding events.
ADVISORY BOARD
Colson suggested that the commissioners may need advisors, as they do not have individual land planning expertise, nor do they know what Cedar Key citizens want the area to be post hurricane.
The commission decided that each commissioner would speak to a different group to hear local concerns and wishes. Colson would speak to aquaculture representatives, Wortham environmental representatives, Sera history representatives, Webb commercial representatives, and Davis the residents.
On the advice of City of Cedar Key Attorney Norm Fugate and to bypass Sunshine Law concerns, the gathering of these groups will not be formal, noticed, or reported on directly. How the public is to hear of such meetings, be or be part of such remains a mystery.
AUDIENCE INPUT
Only four audience members had input.
Maureen Magee suggested that commissioners articulate a vision and focus upon what kind of visitor the city wishes to attract.
Susan Rosenthal expressed her concern about excess traffic in the areas where she resides, including the school and the Whiddon and Gulf intersection.
Jeri Treat reminded commissioners that individuals may belong to more than one of the groups with which each commissioner will meet. Many individuals represent more than one of those groups. How these individuals will interact with various groups was not addressed.
Scott Dennison suggested that the public properties around City Hall be reinvestigated for use.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm
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CEDAR KEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL ENDED
W3C WILL MEET NOVEMBER 20 
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