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Council hears ICMA documentary pitch, parks updates and building-condemnation request; approves $500 discretionary allocation
Summary
City Manager briefed the council on a $27,000 International City/County Management Association documentary proposal, staff provided updates on parks and demolition schedules, council discussed a condemned Circle K property and the council approved a $500 discretionary allocation for bottled water for college and cheerleaders.
City Manager Swanson presented a proposal from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for a documentary about Talladega that he said would be nationally distributed; Swanson told the council the cost would be “approximately around $27,000” if the council chose to participate.
Swanson described the proposal as a documentary that would “put ourselves on the market” and could be used on city channels. He said ICMA representatives would film the city and that the council could involve the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Council members expressed interest in hearing more and Swanson said he would provide funding details and arrange a presentation if the council wanted to proceed.
Mayor Hall asked the public to sign up to volunteer for a Red Cross program the city is hosting, directing interested people to contact her, City Manager Swanson, Mr. McClurkin or Chi Ward.
Council members received parks and facilities updates. Staff reported that Jenelson Park would receive lighting and resurfacing with pickleball courts planned; Brick Pond Park would get a pavilion built by Alabama Pole Barn; LED lighting agreements with Alabama Power were in place for one park and other parks were being evaluated; playground replacement and CIP updates were noted for Oak Hill Park and the recreation center.
Councilman Denny asked staff to examine condemned properties and highlighted 35160 Alabama 21 — the former gas station property owned by Circle K in Pensacola, Florida — describing the site as “beyond repair” with a collapsed roof and a potential liability and eyesore for the city. Council members asked staff to follow up on demolition/condemnation options.
Separately, the council approved a $500 discretionary allocation to purchase bottled water for a college event and cheerleaders. The motion was made, seconded and approved by roll call; the city president recorded the item as approved and the funds were to be distributed by staff.
Council members also discussed public-safety and community concerns raised by earlier public comments and were updated that a police candidate would be sworn in at the next council meeting.
