June 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

June 1, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting · 2026-06-01 · minutes

The Destin City Council meeting on June 1, 2026, addressed several key issues. A significant discussion revolved around the 4th of July fireworks display, with the council ultimately approving a motion to extend the fireworks contract for one year and apply for a shorebird permit. They also directed staff to finalize logistics for a fireworks/drone show and identify a funding source for a $10,000 drone show add-on. The council also voted to impose liquidated damages on Accurate Drilling Systems (ADS) for delays in the utility undergrounding project, while allowing the City Manager to negotiate a mitigation plan. In a public hearing, Ordinance 26-06-LC, which renumbers and renames Article 11 of the Land Development Code to Article 7 - Resource Conservation, Protection, Resiliency, and Sustainability, was approved on second reading. Public comments included concerns about pedestrian and bicycle safety, environmental impacts of fireworks on nesting shorebirds, a proposed marina acquisition, and drainage issues. The council also approved hiring part-time deputies for weekend parking enforcement at Norriego Point.