Minutes (PDF)

Joint Meeting - City of Gainesville · 2026-06-08 · minutes

The Alachua County Special Meeting Minutes from June 8, 2026, detail several agenda items relevant to contractors. Key projects include the East Gainesville Legacy Project (26-00401) and the 15th Street and Kincaid Loop, both presented by Housing and Strategic Development Director Raulston Reodica and Public Works Director Ramone Gavarrete respectively. The latter project involves traffic calming and raised crosswalks. The UF Eastside Urgent Care Center Update was presented by UF Director of Community Health and Family Medicine Melanie Blackburn and Practice Manager Elvis Gomez. The EHEDI/Cornerstore/Heartwood project was presented by GCRA Director Rick Smith, Chief Operating Officer Brian Singleton, and Senior Housing Strategist Cory Harris. GCRA Director Rick Smith also presented on Grocer History, noting $5,000,000 in funding available by FY 2029 for initiatives at Cornerstone, potentially including a farm stop concept. The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Proposal was presented by City Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Leslie Ladendorf, City Assistant Manager for Cultural Affairs Sunshine Andrei, and City Cultural Affairs Manager Carol Velasques-Richadson. A motion was approved to direct city staff to continue work on a two-week Hoggetowne Medieval Fair at the Gainesville Raceway. Finally, the Local Food Retail: Farm Stop Concept in East Gainesville (26-00405) was presented by Economic Development Coordinator Bailey McClellan. A motion was carried to direct County staff to move forward with the farm stop model and work with CRA staff on leveraging $5,000,000 for local food. Public comments were heard from Carrie Parker Warren, Kali Blount, Brian Harris, Monica Fraser, Jamie Swick, Nancy Darren, and Dan Kahn. Discussions also included the Citizens Field decision and GCRA funding.