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Residents raise parking‑lot safety, Myrtle Grove park and school fund questions during public comment
Summary
Several Miami Gardens residents used the Jan. 22 public comment period to urge action on a dangerous cut‑through in front of a diner, request a clock for public commenters, provide a Myrtle Grove traffic‑signal update and ask about a proposed transfer of science fair funds.
During public comment at the Miami Gardens City Council meeting on Jan. 22, residents raised multiple local concerns, including pedestrian and vehicle safety at a commercial parking lot, the Myrtle Grove park renovation, and questions about youth program funding.
Parking‑lot safety near Stadium Diner: Maria Buzius, owner of Stadium Diner at 19904 Northwest Second Avenue, told the council that drivers routinely cut through the diner’s large parking lot at high speed between about 5:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., posing a risk to customers and children walking to school. She said people have been struck and asked the city to take steps to prevent collisions.
Myrtle Grove park and traffic signal: A resident identified as Miss Hughes provided a project update for the traffic signal at 180th Terrace and 27th Avenue, citing information from contractors and the Florida Department of Transportation. Hughes said concrete sidewalk restoration finished the previous day, aprons would be completed and that pedestrian signal pedestals and detector buttons were expected to be installed by Friday, Jan. 24; a technician would be on site Jan. 27 to complete installation and turn signals.
Clock for public commenters and park gym request: Gail Cunningham asked whether a council member who had been asked to research ballot language and the voting process had produced a public answer; she also requested that the dais display a visible clock so speakers know how much time remains. Cunningham additionally urged a council member to move forward on a Myrtle Grove multipurpose gymnasium the community has agreed upon; no immediate council action was taken on that request during the meeting.
Questions about youth account transfers and accessibility changes: Christine Malcolm asked about a request on the agenda to move funds from a science fair account to a youth music festival account, asking why the transfer was needed and whether the science fair funds would be replenished. Malcolm also thanked staff for adding a bell to the city trolley to assist riders with hearing impairments. Linda Pearl Fisame, returning resident and community volunteer, described her interest in starting a modeling and leadership program for girls and asked how to engage council support.
Support for Bessie Stringfield street designation: Representatives from the local motorcycle community and a member of Sunshine Divas in Motion Excelling urged council support for renaming Northwest 152nd Terrace in honor of motorcyclist Bessie Stringfield; that item later passed by unanimous vote.
Ending: The council did not take immediate action on the community funding questions or the Myrtle Grove gym request during the public‑comment period; council members and staff indicated follow up would occur through standard staff channels or at a later agenda.
