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This regards the attached memorandum dated July 12, 1991 by
Mickey Minagorri. As you know Mr. Minagorri was working on this
matter at my request; his involvement was totally on a pro bon,
basis.
His report is the most incisive, creative and feasible on
this issue that "'I've ever seen. I would like you to follow up on
its recommendations and report back to the Commission at the
first Commission meeting in September.
At that hearing, I would like to hear from any and all
interested parties, including GUTS Chairman Thelma" Gibson,
Coconut Grove LDC's Executive Director, Mr. Minagorri and the
Off Street Parking Authority. Please notify those parties and
others who have given us input over the years.
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July 12 1991
TO: Cesar Odib
City Manager
FROM: Mickey Minagorr i
Special Projects Coordinator
RR: Corner of Douglas and Grand Avenue
At the request of Mayor Suarez I have reviewed various proposed
ideas for the corner of Grand Avenue and'Douglas Road. I met on
several occasions with different players including Mrs. Thelma
Gibson and other GUTS members, Frank Castaneda and Pablo Cisnero
from Community Development, David Alexander Coconut Grove LDT,
Jack Luft City architect and other city staff personnel. .I have
also had discussions with other individuals from the .private
sector.
Everyone agrees that this corner is extremely important for the
revitalization of business development for the west Grove area.
The N.B. corner in particular, because of the heavy traffic flow
from South Dixie on Grand Avenue to the east Grove is a natural
for business opportunity. Several ideas have been tossed around
including redoing the old Tiki Bar building for one or two large
space users, or to convert the building into a professional
medical building.
There is another idea which is less costly, less risky and more
viable which I suggest should be looked at seriously. This would
be to tear down the old Tiki Bar building and construct' an L
shaped one level structure. This could be divided kiosks of 10'
X 10' or 10' X 15'. I estimate that atleast 20 or more of these
kiosks can be built in this property. With an open promenade .in
the center everyone driving by will be able to see all the
activities and the different vendors displaying their goods.
The concept of a marketplace for this corner can be a winner. A'
marketplace such as this can offer the local entrepreneuta a;
tremendous opportunity to sell their products and generate
enormous curiosity.
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gennortl and cultural themes for merchandising can be created and
the risk of losing one or two merchants will not be as
aignifitant and /or as toatly as losing a large space user.
The cost of constructing this type of structure along with the
promenade, sigttage, furniture and all other improvements should
not exceed $250,000 vs: $850,000 which is the rough cost estimate
done to redo the old Tiki Bar for a single or dual user.
Marketplaces are big
business and the house Company who has
developed the most :.successful ones throughout the country have
agreed to support and help in training and putting the program
together.
If there is truly an honest effort to revitalize this area, then
I would strongly suggest that someone be assigned to lead this
very doable project to its fruition.
If you could use my input, please call me at the DDA, 579-6675.
Thank you.