The Main Street pier was the focus of an extended informational discussion at the redevelopment meeting. Angela Armstrong, project manager for the Main Street and South Atlantic CRA, said staff are reviewing a 2023 feasibility report that presented three options: repair the existing pier, construct a new pier using the same materials, or build a new concrete pier. Armstrong said staff are "looking for the concrete pier next to the one that we have." She added that the CRA is identifying potential funding sources because the CRA cannot cover the full project cost alone and cited a $25 million to $30 million project estimate.

Armstrong told the board that maintenance of the existing pier currently costs about "a million dollars a year" in repairs and that lease terms for the restaurant occupying the pier area will likely require keeping the existing structure in place until replacement construction is complete. "It might have to do with the current lease that we have that you would need to keep the pier until the new pier is built, and then we would probably ... demolish the structure," Armstrong said.

Public commenters and board members weighed in on alternatives and historic funding opportunities. Resident John Nicholson said the county once set aside $12 million for a new pier nine years ago and suggested pursuing state or federal grants; Nicholson also urged adding a reef offshore to reduce wave energy and recurring damage to the pier. "All we need to do is put the reef. The reef blocks all that force of water from doing the damage," Nicholson said.

Board discussion included suggestions to consolidate pier amenities rather than build multiple piers and to consider widening a single central pier to host fishing and amusements. Several speakers noted that any final project would require presentation to and approval by the Daytona Beach City Commission.

Discussion vs. decisions: The discussion was informational; no ordinance, resolution or construction contract was authorized at the meeting. Armstrong said staff will prepare material for the commissioners, and future funding and design choices will require further approvals.

Ending: Staff emphasized the need to identify funding sources, continue design work, and coordinate with leaseholders; the CRA will bring the topic to the city commission when ready.