May 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting · 2026-05-04 · minutes
The Destin City Council met on May 4, 2026. Key actions included approving the agenda with amendments, supporting a proposal for the Destin Parks Foundation to assist with fundraising for America 250 July 4th celebration fireworks and display lettering at Norriego Point, with a request for up to $10,000 in additional services. The council also approved updating the tow truck fee schedule to match Okaloosa County rates and directed staff to coordinate with Inspire for a Comprehensive Plan rewrite. A first reading of Ordinance 26-06-LC regarding resource conservation was tabled. A second reading of Ordinance 25-24-LC, which revises administration and public participation sections of the Land Development Code, was approved with an amendment for single-family residential homes. Temporary easement agreements were accepted for 3879 Indian Trail for drainage analysis. Public comments included concerns about street parking restrictions on Rue D'etretat, drainage issues at 3879 Indian Trail, suggestions for drone use in events, and opposition to proposed fees in Ordinance 26-06-LC and Ordinance 25-24-LC. Discussions also covered vehicle repair vs. storage definitions, Norriego Point park land, parking lot fee structures, and potential budget challenges.
Agenda items
- 1) A call for an executive session on May 18 at 5:30 for 2025-CC-004246 Chandler, Lennox v.
- 1) A call for an executive session on May 18 at 5:30 for 2025-CC-004246 Chandler, Lennox v.
- 1) Parking Lot - Options
- 1) Parking Lot - Options
- 1) The city received an engineering report addressing soundproofing, fencing, and landscaping
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- 1. County-Wide Survey Results
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Construction (Other)
- 1. Destin
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Government Authority
- 1. He addressed staff concerns individually, asserting that height deviations stem from minor
- General Contractor
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Roofing
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Legal Services
- Appraisal & Inspection
- 1. National
- Government Authority
- 1. Resolution 22
- 2) A call for an executive session on May 18 at 5:45 for case 2025-CA-0694 Centeno, Daisy, v.
- 2) A call for an executive session on May 18 at 5:45 for case 2025-CA-0694 Centeno, Daisy, v.
- 2) Discussions with the school board regarding their health clinic are progressing positively
- Medical Practice
- Government Authority
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Drywall & Insulation
- Roofing
- Concrete & Masonry
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- 2. Destin
- 2. Maximum
- 3) Staff met with Dr. Cherry to discuss ongoing concerns in the Crystal Beach area,
- Government Authority
- Admin Services (Other)
- Legal Services
- Pest Control
- Security & Fire Systems Installation
- Security Services
- Business Consulting
- 3. 2026
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Media & Publishing
- Design & Creative
- Professional Web Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Marketing & Advertising
- Office & Business Support Services
- Government Authority
- 3. County
- 4) The Fire Department has reviewed the concerns and images presented at the previous
- 4. County
- 5) The City Manager will be out during the first full week of May. During that time, meeting
- 5. FWB_ Towing
- 6) The city will host its Arbor Day celebration on April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Buck Destin Park.
- 6. Crestview
- Government Authority
- 7) A ribbon cutting ceremony for Norriego Point will take place on April 28. Members of the
- 8) A town hall meeting will be held on May 14 at 5:00 p.m. at the Annex to provide an
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Office & Business Support Services
- 9) Significant progress has been made on the pickleball courts, including the installation of
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Painting & Flooring
- Construction (Other)
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- A. Appointment of Interim City Council Member
- A. Comprehensive Plan EAR - Inspire Placemaking Collective Work Authorization
- A. Comprehensive Plan EAR - Inspire Placemaking Collective Work Authorization
- A. Councilmember Braden
- A. Councilmember Braden
- A. Councilmember Braden
- A. First Reading of Ordinance 26-06-LC -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESTIN,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Solar Installation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- A. First Reading of Ordinance 26-06-LC -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESTIN,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Solar Installation
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- A. Link to Strategic Goals / Objectives:
- A. Link to Strategic Goals / Objectives: Enhance quality of life and
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- A. Link to Strategic Goals / Objectives: II. Enhanced quality of life
- A. Link to Strategic Goals / Objectives: II. Enhanced quality of life and
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- A. Link to Strategic Goals / Objectives: N/A
- A. Parking for Blessing of the Youth
- A. Parking for Blessing of the Youth
- A. Proclamation - 2026 National Public Works Week
- A. Proclamation - 2026 National Public Works Week
- A. Quasi-judicial hearing regarding a Development Order Compliance Review (in lieu of a
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Drywall & Insulation
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- A. Request for Approval of Temporary Parking Fee Waiver at Marler Street Parking Lot for
- Government Authority
- A. Request to Increase Wrecker Fees - Stan Nikolov
- Trucking & Freight
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- A. Second reading of Ordinance 26-13-LC - Amending Section 11.05.00, "Marina Siting" of
- Government Authority
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- B. Councilmember Destin
- B. Councilmember Trammell
- B. Councilmember Trammell
- B. Councilmember Trammell
- B. Effect on Budget (EOB):
- B. Effect on Budget (EOB):
- B. Effect on Budget (EOB):
- B. Effect on Budget (EOB): N/A
- B. Effect on Budget (EOB): This was not budgeted in FY 2026,
- B. Proclamation - Family Night
- B. Proclamation - Family Night
- B. Re-Striping of Commons Drive and a portion of Kelly Street
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Painting & Flooring
- Engineering & Architecture
- B. Second reading of Ordinance 25-24-LC - Deleting Article 2 — Administration of the Land
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- B. Second reading of Ordinance 25-24-LC - Deleting Article 2 — Administration of the Land
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Office & Business Support Services
- B. Tow Truck Fees Discussion
- B. Tow Truck Fees Discussion
- B. Update - Holiday Isle Park Property Recently Acquired by State of Florida
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Government Authority
- C. Councilmember Bagby
- Auto Repair & Service
- Legal Services
- Government Authority
- C. Councilmember Destin
- C. Councilmember Destin
- C. Level of Service (LOS):
- C. Level of Service (LOS):
- C. Level of Service (LOS):
- C. Level of Service (LOS): N/A
- C. Level of Service (LOS): N/A
- C. Proclamation - Mayors' Monarch Pledge
- C. Proclamation - Mayors' Monarch Pledge
- C. TDC FY27 Expenditure Plans for the Promotion of Tourism
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- C. Update on State-Acquired Lands Adjacent to City’s Norriego Point Park
- C. Update on State-Acquired Lands Adjacent to City’s Norriego Point Park
- Cc: Lois A. Sprague <lsprague@nicevillefl.gov>
- Cc: Lois A. Sprague <lsprague@nicevillefl.gov>; Kelsey E. Ambroise <kambroise@nicevillefl.gov>
- Government Authority
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- D. Councilmember Bagby
- D. Councilmember Bagby
- D. Councilmember Hebert
- D. Legislative Sponsor:
- D. Legislative Sponsor:
- D. Legislative Sponsor:
- D. Legislative Sponsor: N/A
- D. Legislative Sponsor: N/A
- D. Proclamation - Drinking Water Week
- D. Proclamation - Drinking Water Week
- D. RFB 26-01-PW, Community Center Roof Replacement, consideration of contract
- Roofing
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- E. Business Impact Statement:
- E. Business Impact Statement:
- E. Business Impact Statement:
- E. Business Impact Statement: N/A
- E. Business Impact Statement: N/A
- E. Councilmember Hebert
- E. Councilmember Hebert
- E. Councilmember Schmidt
- E. Destin Parks Foundation America 250 Fireworks Request
- E. Destin Parks Foundation America 250 Fireworks Request
- E. Resolution 26-07 Amending Thrift Plan
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- F. Councilmember Morgan
- F. Councilmember Morgan
- F. Crab Island Dolphin Tours Request
- F. Mayor Wagner
- G. Capital Project Status - Informational Only
- G. City Attorney
- G. Councilmember Schmidt
- G. Councilmember Schmidt
- H. Mayor Wagner
- H. Mayor Wagner
- I. BACKGROUND: Annual week of recognition of the City's Public Works Department. The
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Signage & Printing
- I. BACKGROUND: During the Regular City Council meeting on April 20, 2026, the following
- I. BACKGROUND: Every seven years, Florida Statutes Section 163.3191, require local
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- I. BACKGROUND: The Blessing of the Youth event will be held on May 13, from 6-8pm @
- Religious & Civic Organization
- Office & Business Support Services
- I. BACKGROUND: The following are recent updates relating to the state-owned Park
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Utilities (Sub)
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- I. BACKGROUND: This is a request from Destin Parks Foundation. One of DPF’s stated
- I. Quarterly Investment Report - Informational Only
- II. DISCUSSION: Mr. John Stephens will present a request of the Destin Parks Foundation.
- Government Authority
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Windows, Doors & Glass
- Engineering & Architecture
- II. DISCUSSION: N/A
- II. DISCUSSION: The City Manager’s Office contacted neighboring jurisdictions, including
- Government Authority
- Auto Repair & Service
- II. DISCUSSION: The City's last major update to the Comprehensive Plan occurred in 2005,
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Marketing & Advertising
- Office & Business Support Services
- Government Authority
- II. DISCUSSION: The Community Center will cone off the parking needed for the young
- III. CONCLUSION:
- III. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, staff recommends hiring Inspire Placemaking Collective
- III. CONCLUSION: N/A
- III. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends preparation of an MOU outlining the reimbursement
- III. CONCLUSION: The City Manager and staff are seekling direction from the Council.
- IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
- Engineering & Architecture
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move that the City Council approve the Inspire
- Business Consulting
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to accept the Destin Park Foundation's support and
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to adopt an updated towing and wrecker fee
- Trucking & Freight
- Legal Services
- IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A
- J. TDC Monthly Report - Informational Only
- M. Announcements
- a) Local Planning Agency: Inspire will present the draft Comprehensive Plan to the Local
- Engineering & Architecture
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- b) City Council Transmittal: Inspire will present the draft Comprehensive Plan to the City
- c) State Agency Review: Based on this approach, the Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed by
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- d) Agency Comments: Inspire will update the draft Comprehensive Plan to incorporate
- e) City Council Adoption: Inspire will present the final Comprehensive Plan to the City Council at
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Painting & Flooring
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Roofing
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