Sunday, May 21, 2023

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday May 22, 2023 (Master Path Plan, 60 Million Dollar Bond Referendum, additional ambulance, Walmart & Total Wine Alcohol Violations)

 

  DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 22, 2023 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/82324264973  or  phone +14702509358,,82324264973#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed. 

Georgia GMIS (Government Management Information Systems) "Spirit of GMIS" award presentation

Open Public Hearing on Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Alcoholic Beverage License for Walmart #2360, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, Licensee Stefon Damoz Nima, License Number 4327

Open Public Hearing on Consideration of Suspension or Revocation of Alcoholic Beverage License for Total Wine & More, 124 Perimeter Center West, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338, Licensee Tabitha Favors, License Number 3751

Consideration of Award of Wrecker Services Contract to Brown and Brown

Consideration of the Path Foundation / Dunwoody Master Plan for Trails

Womack / Chamblee Dunwoody Road Ceramic Mural Funding

Funding Authorization for Autaco Development to Construct Phase I of the Vermack Path Adjacent to Dunwoody High School

Approval of an Amendment to the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Agreement for the Grant Awarded to the Westside Connector Project

Consideration of the Intent to participate with U.S. HUD & DeKalb County CDBG program

Call for an Election for $60 Million General Obligation Debt for Parks & Paths

Vietnam War Memorial Donation - Brook Run Veteran Memorial

Drive Lane Paving for Two Bridges Park

North Shallowford Road Path Project Design Contract

Edge City 2.0 Update May vs Edge City 2.0 Update January

Articles below related to Edge City by Atlanta Business Chronicle, - I have been arguing condos over apartments for years and these articles finally lean that way.

How Dunwoody is plotting sustainable growth, with empty-nesters in mind

Shape our future:' Dunwoody to craft plan for reenergizing Perimeter Center

Approval of $600K Contract with American Medical Response (AMR) for Additional ALS Ambulance Services for one year.

Friday, May 12, 2023

Dunwoody Art Festival in Dunwoody Village, Stage Door theater, music at Barn, public art, Farmers Market, Two Bridges Park - Happy Mother's Day!

Mayor Lynn sent out a Facebook post highlighting the events of the weekend that was too easy for me to share.  Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms including Mayor Lynn!

Good morning. Have an arsty weekend without leaving Dunwoody! 
 
Tonight, Peter and the Starcatcher opens at Stage Door Players. https://stagedoortheatrega.org/peter-and-the-starcatcher/
 
The Dunwoody Arts Festival is this weekend in the Village. Shop great local arts, see your friends and more. https://www.splashfestivals.com/events-festivals/dunwoody-art-festival/  There is a shuttle from Dunwoody City Hall and you can park in the areas adjoining the festival as well. This free, family friendly, event is an annual Mother’s Day Weekend tradition. 
 
Speaking of the Village, lots of live music at Barn: this weekend as well. https://www.barndunwoody.com/events
 
Take a tour of our growing collection of public art in Dunwoody. Thanks to a contribution from 5th 3rd Bank, we have added 5 more Green Light Boxes to our collection. You can find out the locations and learn more about our growing number of public art pieces here https://www.dunwoodyga.gov/.../arts-and.../find-public-art
 
Dunwoody Farmers Market is this Saturday, 9 AM to Noon at Brook Run Park.
 
Don't forget that Two Bridges Park is now open. Home to a great playground, a short nature trail and our first splash pad, it is located at 50 Perimeter Center East Dunwoody 30346.
 
Have a great weekend.

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Dunwoody City Council Meeting agenda of Monday May 8, 2023 (JCC SLUP, parking for home occupations, Dunwoody Nature Center Stream, City Manager Report)

 

  DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 8, 2023 - 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm  - City Site Agenda 

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/83571238287  or  phone +14702509358,,83571238287#

(As an Fyi, the Zoom numbers above may not be correct as I am noticing duplicate dial in numbers in this agenda as were used in the April meeting, if incorrect I will correct my blog as time allows but you if you can't get the dial in number to work, you may want to check the city agenda page for possible updates.)

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation

Public comments - in person 3 min each / 30 min max with additional at end of meeting if needed.

Proclamation - Bike Month

Update on Citizen Capital Improvement Committee

City Manager's Report

Introduction of the Code Enforcement Officers, Robert Adderly and Mihai Parlog

FIRST READ SLUP 23-02: Special Land Use Permit for 5342 Tilly Mill Road, to allow an existing neighborhood recreation club and for the construction of new sport courts.

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27 Article V, to reflect changes to the state Zoning Procedures Law

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 8, Article IV, to reflect changes to the water efficiency regulations

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27, Article III, Division 3, to update commercial vehicle parking regulations for home occupations

FIRST READ Review and Consideration of Text Amendments to the Code of the City of Dunwoody for Chapter 27, Article VI, Division 4, to update the requirements for nonconforming uses

Renewal of Property & Liability Insurance with GIRMA

North Shallowford Road Properties Budget Allocation

Funding Authorization for Nature Center Stream and Wetland Improvement Engineering Services

Funding Authorization for 1511 Devonshire Way & 5226 Wyntercreek Court Storm Repairs

Approval of a Contract Extension with Autaco Development - Sidewalk Projects

Park Naming Campaign for the Vermack Road and Roberts Drive Park Properties

Discussion of Award of Wrecker Services Contract to Brown and Brown

Funding Authorization for Autaco Development to Construct Phase I of the Vermack Path Adjacent to Dunwoody High School

Friday, May 5, 2023

Place your order today for Sunday's Burger Benefit at NFA Burger in Dunwoody supporting the Giving Kitchen

 

 Event Details and Purchase Information

Sunday's dinner reservation has been made. Burgers are on the menu, created by top-level chefs to raise money for the Giving Kitchen. Thank you to Georgia's Best Burger here in Dunwoody, Georgia, NFA Burger for hosting & thanks to all the sponsors.

The Burger Benefit will bring chefs from around the country for a one day event to raise money for The Giving Kitchen.  You are purchasing ONE burger crafted by one of the chefs down below and an order of crinkle cut fries.

When / Where: Sunday May 7th but orders need to be placed in advance - so order today!  Event is happening at NFA Burger in the Village.

The Chefs

Billy Kramer - NFA Burger (Atlanta)
John Benhase - Starland Yard (Savannah)
George Motz - Hamburger America (New York)
Sef Gonzalez - @BurgerBeast (Miami)
Matthew Hyland - Emmy Squared (Austin)
Simone Tong - Little Tong & Silver Apricot (Austin)
Walt Ehmer - Waffle House (Atlanta)
Nick LePore - @Burger.Buff
Nick Leahy - Nick's Westside & Morty's (Atlanta)
Chris Hall - Local 3 (Atlanta)
Anthony Bushee - Carolina Jax (Jacksonville)
Rodo Camara - The Food Truck Store (Argentina)
Cole Meirstein - Dreamburger Nashville
Alex Brounstein - Grindhouse Killer Burger (Atlanta)
Jonathan and Justin Fox - Fox Brothers BBQ (Atlanta)
Melanie and Jason Schoendorfer - Babe's Meat & Counter (Miami)
Vinnie Cimino & Ryan Boone - Cordelia (Cleveland)
Josh Ennis - Certified Angus Beef (Atlanta)
Robert Owens - Grand Champion BBQ (Atlanta)
George Frangos - Farmburger (Atlanta)

The Why

The Giving Kitchen – Emergency Support for Food Service Workers