Gulf Shores public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Gulf Shores Planning Commission includes four public hearings: Peed Subdivision (ZA24-000009), The Colony at Fort Morgan Phase 2 Subdivision Amendment (ZA24-000053), Hymel Boat Dock Conditional Use Permit (ZA24-000056), and Oyster Bay Townhomes Preliminary Subdivision Plat (ZA24-000059). The commission will also consider approval of minutes from November 19, 2024, hear from the public, and discuss the 2025 Planning Commission calendar and deadlines.

• Public hearing on Peed Subdivision (ZA24-000009)
• Public hearing on The Colony at Fort Morgan Phase 2 Subdivision Amendment (ZA24-000053)
• Public hearing on Hymel Boat Dock Conditional Use Permit (ZA24-000056)
• Public hearing on Oyster Bay Townhomes Preliminary Subdivision Plat (ZA24-000059)
• Discussion of 2025 Planning Commission Calendar and deadlines

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission approved all four public hearing items unanimously (7-0). These included a final subdivision plat for 5 lots, a subdivision amendment for localized grading, a conditional use permit for a pier and boat dock, and a preliminary plat for 40 townhome lots. Conditions were attached to the first and fourth items.

• Approved Peed Final Subdivision Plat (7-0) with conditions: pay $17,248 sidewalk fee and demolish two structures before plat recordation
• Approved The Colony at Fort Morgan Phase 2 Subdivision Amendment (7-0) to allow localized grading on individual lots
• Approved Hymel Conditional Use Permit (7-0) for a pier and boat dock at 1276 West Lagoon Avenue
• Approved Oyster Bay Townhomes Preliminary Subdivision Plat (7-0) with conditions including covenant modifications, Oyster Bay Lane improvements, tree protection fencing, and fire hydrant re-orientation

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 budget, reappointing a member to the Airport Board, authorizing a professional services contract with Volkert, Inc. for Beach Walking District Phase 3, and approving a taxi franchise for Perdido Key Beach Party Bus. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and expense vouchers.

• Resolution to adopt the 2025 budget
• Reappointment of Jason Dyken, M.D. to the Airport Board
• Professional services contract with Volkert, Inc. for Beach Walking District Phase 3
• Ordinance to approve taxi franchise for Perdido Key Beach Party Bus
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting

The Gulf Shores City Council unanimously adopted the FY2025 budget, reappointed Jason Dyken to the Airport Board, approved a $69,500 professional services contract with Volkert, Inc. for Beach Walking District Phase 3, and granted a taxi franchise to Perdido Key Party Bus. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Adopted 2025 budget (Resolution 6911-24) (6-0)
• Reappointed Jason Dyken to Airport Board (Resolution 6912-24) (6-0)
• Approved $69,500 Volkert contract for Beach Walking District Phase 3 (Resolution 6913-24) (6-0)
• Granted taxi franchise to Perdido Key Party Bus (Ordinance 2147) (6-0)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $6,742,848.28 (unanimous)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session and rescheduled regular meeting on December 2, 2024. They will consider resolutions to amend the fee structure for Bodenhamer Recreation Center, authorize an intergovernmental agreement with Baldwin County, renew contracts with Van Scoyoc Associates and Christie Strategy Group, adopt Budget Amendment 3, amend the Gulf Shores Landfill permit, and approve 2025 taxi franchise renewals. Public assembly permits for the Polar Bear Dip 2025, Papa Rocco's St. Pat's Pub Crawl, and Gulf Coast Regional Beach Volleyball will also be presented.

• Resolution to amend fee structure for Bodenhamer Recreation Center (likely rate increase)
• Intergovernmental service agreement with Baldwin County Commission
• Contract renewals for Van Scoyoc, Associates, Inc. and Christie Strategy Group
• Budget Amendment 3 for fiscal year 2024
• Taxi franchise renewals for 2025

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider authorizing an impact fee study by Tischlerbise Inc., an ALDOT sidewalk maintenance agreement, board reappointments, an AirMedCare Network municipal membership, the surplus/donation of a ladder truck, and a third amendment with Goodwyn Mills & Cawood for the GSHS project. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and expense vouchers.

• Resolution to authorize professional services proposal for an impact fee study with Tischlerbise Inc.
• Resolution to authorize an ALDOT sidewalk maintenance agreement
• Resolution to authorize a board reappointment and appointment
• Resolution to authorize an AirMedCare Network municipal membership agreement
• Resolution to authorize surplus and donation of a ladder truck (fire engine)

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will hear a report on a proposal to recognize Landmark Trees as unfinished business. Committee reports will cover Arbor Day planning, poster contest, awards, and other ongoing projects. The board will also approve the October meeting minutes and set the next meeting date for January 15, 2025 (no December meeting). Public comments will be heard.

• Report on proposal to recognize Landmark Trees (unfinished business)
• Arbor Day event planning for February 15 at Civic Center
• Update on Heritage Trees program and plaque placement at Sportsplex
• Tree Protection Ordinance changes still under consideration
• Christmas tree replacement in Sensory Garden

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for Hymel and an amendment to Colony Parke Estates subdivision. The meeting also includes an update on the Airport Master Plan and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing for ZA24-000056: Hymel Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
• Public hearing for ZA24-000060: Colony Parke Estates Subdivision Amendment
• Airport Master Plan Update discussion
• Approval of October 29, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council holds a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several actions, including a rezone for the Douglas Property at 4137 County Road 6, a PUD amendment for Colonial Traditions Lot 7, and an impact fee study by TischlerBise. Other items include an ALDOT maintenance agreement for Hwy. 59 sidewalks, board appointments to the Planning Commission and Library Advisory Board, an AirMedCare membership contract, donation of a surplus ladder truck to Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department, and a contract amendment for the New Gulf Shores High School project.

• Authorize impact fee study by TischlerBise, Inc. (proposal attached)
• Authorize ALDOT Cooperative Maintenance Agreement for Hwy. 59 sidewalks
• Board reappointments to Planning Commission and Library Advisory Board
• Authorize AirMedCare Network Municipality Membership for 2025
• Authorize surplus and donation of ladder truck to Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department

City Council

The City Council will review permit applications for two upcoming marathons. The body is also considering three resolutions to authorize professional services contracts for a field project and an access control refresh.

• Public Assembly Permit Application for Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
• Public Assembly Permit Application for Sea Turtle Half Marathon & Sweetheart 5K
• Professional Services Contract for Sawgrass Consulting, LLC regarding Field Project
• Professional Services Contract for McKee & Associates regarding Field Project
• Proposal for Convergint regarding Access Control Refresh

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session meeting. They will discuss authorizing a football field conversion to synthetic turf at the Sportsplex and an access control refresh and upgrade project. Public assembly permits for the Big Beach Marathon and Sea Turtle Half Marathon are also on the agenda. No dollar amounts or final decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Authorize Access Control Refresh & Upgrade Project
• Authorize Football Field Conversion to Synthetic Turf
• Public Assembly Permit Application - Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
• Public Assembly Permit Application - Sea Turtle Half Marathon & Sweet Heart 5K

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five items: a planned unit development overlay (Bowden FBE, ZA24-000010), a rezone (Douglas Property, ZA24-000054), a PUD amendment (Colonial Traditions Lot 7, ZA24-000052), a preliminary plat (Northshore Commercial Subdivision, ZA24-000050), and a final plat (Raley Farms Phase 3, ZA24-000055). The commission will also consider deferral of a subdivision amendment for The Colony at Fort Morgan Phase 2 (ZA24-000053).

• Public hearing on Bowden FBE Planned Unit Development Master Plan Overlay (ZA24-000010)
• Public hearing on Douglas Property Rezone (ZA24-000054)
• Public hearing on Colonial Traditions Lot 7 Planned Unit Development Amendment (ZA24-000052)
• Public hearing on Northshore Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat (ZA24-000050)
• Public hearing on Raley Farms Phase 3 Subdivision Final Plat (ZA24-000055)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on ordinances to pre-zone and annex property on Landward Drive. The council will also vote on a professional services contract with Sawgrass Consulting for a fire training facility and a code amendment to survey and elevation requirements. Additionally, the agenda includes proclamations, awards, and a discussion of the Geno Road right-of-way.

• Public hearing on ordinance to authorize pre-zone of property on Landward Drive
• Public hearing on ordinance to authorize annexation of Landward Drive property (Cozart)
• Resolution to authorize professional services contract with Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for a Fire Training Facility
• Ordinance to amend Code Chapter 7 regarding survey and elevation requirements
• Discussion of Geno Road right-of-way

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss two main items: amending the Code of Ordinances regarding elevation and survey requirements, and authorizing a professional services proposal from Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for the design of a fire training facility. The session also includes a councilmember discussion period and mayor updates.

• Amend Code of Ordinances - Elevation & Survey Requirements
• Authorize professional services proposal with Sawgrass Consulting, LLC for Fire Training Facility design

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board meets on October 16, 2024, to approve September minutes and hear committee reports on Arbor Day, landscape, engineering, and new projects. The agenda is largely routine, with updates on ongoing initiatives from previous meetings.

• Arbor Day planning: fruit trees to be raffled, date set for Feb 15 at Civic Center
• Arbor Day poster contest outreach to local schools
• Heritage oak preservation committee formed to recognize large oaks in Gulf Shores
• Irrigation and tree planting on road between Raley Farms and Stonegate Estates off Coastal Gateway Blvd
• Tree protection ordinance changes: one replacement pine tree required for single-family residences

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Coastal Resort PUD Master Plan Overlay. They will also consider an ABC license for Down South Kitchen, LLC, board reappointments, a T-Mobile conversion for city employee phones, a bond amendment with SouthState, and an annexation ordinance for properties owned by Salter and Ezell.

• Public hearing: Ordinance to amend Coastal Resort PUD Master Plan Overlay
• ABC license application for Down South Kitchen, LLC
• Resolution to reappoint members to Chamber of Commerce, Library, and Library Advisory Board
• Resolution to authorize conversion to T-Mobile wireless for city employees
• Ordinance to authorize annexations of Salter & Ezell properties

City Council

This work session includes discussions on two annexation requests (Lot 116 Oak River View Subdivision and 650 George Street), an amendment to the false fire alarm and elevator entrapment ordinance, a contract with T-Mobile for employee wireless service, and an ABC license application for Down South Kitchen. Council will also consider board reappointments and an amendment to the SouthState 2022 B agreement.

• Annexation request for Lot 116, Oak River View Subdivision (Salter)
• Annexation request for 650 George Street (Ezell)
• Amend Code of Ordinances regarding false fire alarms and elevator entrapments
• Approve contract with T-Mobile for citywide wireless service changeover from Verizon
• ABC license application for Down South Kitchen, LLC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 27, 2024, and review a site plan for the Summer Cottages cottage subdivision. The body will also hear from persons not listed on the formal agenda.

• Site plan review for ZA24-000039: Summer Cottages Cottage Subdivision

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. The council will vote on a code amendment to Chapter 14 regarding garbage, trash, junk and weeds, and will also consider resolutions authorizing a professional services proposal with Kadre Engineering, a tax exemption for hearing instruments, and acceptance of a safety equipment grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation. Public hearings are scheduled for ABC license applications from Ducks Dinner and Legendary Marine Gulf Shores.

• Ordinance to amend Code Chapter 14 (Garbage, Trash, Junk and Weeds)
• Resolution authorizing professional services proposal with Kadre Engineering
• Resolution authorizing tax exempt for hearing instruments
• Resolution accepting safety equipment grant from Spirit of Blue Foundation
• Public hearings for ABC license applications: Ducks Dinner and Legendary Marine Gulf Shores

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will discuss ABC license applications, a pedestrian crossing design proposal, a hearing aids sales tax exemption, a code amendment on property maintenance, and a police safety grant. All items are under consideration at this work session.

• ABC license applications for Ducks Diner and Legendary Marine
• Authorize professional services proposal from Kadre Engineering for 12th Avenue pedestrian crossing design
• Authorize sales tax exemption for hearing aids from October 2024 to September 2029
• Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Garbage, Trash, and Weeds)
• Accept safety grant from Spirit of Blue Foundation

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on September 16, 2024, to discuss agenda items including ABC license applications, a professional services proposal, a sales tax exemption for hearing aids, a code amendment on garbage and weeds, and a police safety equipment grant. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational and procedural.

• Discussed ABC license applications for Ducks Diner and Legendary Marine Ships Store
• Reviewed professional services proposal from Kadre Engineering
• Discussed sales tax exemption for hearing aids
• Reviewed amendment to Chapter 14 on garbage, trash, junk, and weeds
• Discussed accepting safety equipment grant from Spirit of Blue Foundation

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will meet September 18, 2024 to approve August minutes, receive committee updates, and continue discussions on Arbor Day planning, including a $5,000 budget for tree purchases. The August minutes detail changes to the Tree Protection Ordinance for pine trees and updates on the Pedestrian Bridge and a connector road. New business and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 21 meeting covering Tree Protection Ordinance changes (pine trees only, one-for-one replacement for protected pines)
• Committee reports on Arbor Day 2025 planning with $5,000 budget allocated for tree purchases (6 varieties of bare root trees, 100 3-gallon hardwoods to give away)
• Engineering update: Pedestrian Bridge to go out for bid in October; connector road between Raley Farms and Stonegate Estates with tree buffer
• Discussion of new projects and landscape maintenance including tree trimming and removal
• Council update from liaison Gary Sinak and hearing of persons not listed on formal agenda

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, featuring a public hearing on two new alcohol license applications, including one for the Holiday Inn Express and Suites. The council will also consider resolutions to authorize a tri-party agreement for the AISA State Track Championship, set municipal court dates for 2025, amend the 2024 budget, and approve surplus property.

• ABC liquor license for Gulf Shores Hospitality LLC (Holiday Inn Express and Suites)
• ABC liquor license for High Tide Daiquiris and Mimosas
• Tri-party agreement for AISA State Track Championship at GSOB Sports and Events
• 2025 Municipal Court dates resolution
• 2024 Budget Amendment 2 resolution

City Council

This rescheduled work session will discuss the 2024 Budget Amendment 2, annexation and pre-zoning of property on Landward Drive, and ABC license applications for High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Also on the agenda are a tri-party agreement to host the AISA Track Championship, declaring certain city property surplus for auction, and setting municipal court dates for 2025. As a work session, no final votes are expected.

• 2024 Budget Amendment 2
• Annexation and pre-zoning of property on Landward Drive (Cozart)
• ABC license applications: High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas, Holiday Inn Express & Suites
• Tri-party agreement to host AISA Track Championship (2025-26)
• Declaring certain city property surplus for auction

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on September 3, 2024, with no formal votes taken. Discussions included a 2024 budget amendment, declaring property surplus, annexation and pre-zoning for Landward Drive, ABC license applications, and a tri-party agreement for a track championship. Councilman Jones raised concerns about beach development impacts.

• Discussed 2024 Budget Amendment 2 (no vote)
• Discussed declaring certain property surplus (no vote)
• Discussed annexation and pre-zoning for Landward Drive (no vote)
• Discussed ABC license applications for Holiday Inn Express & Suites and High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas (no vote)
• Discussed tri-party agreement to host AISA Track Championship (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will consider approving the July 23, 2024, minutes and review a site plan (ZA24-000018) for Summerdance West Marina. The agenda also includes a public hearing for items not listed, other business, and staff communications.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2024
• Site plan review for Summerdance West Marina (ZA24-000018)
• Hearing of persons not on the formal agenda

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission approved the Uptown Plaza East commercial site plan (ZA24-000033) for a 5,400 sq ft building at the southwest corner of East 20th Avenue and East 2nd Street, with conditions including a sidewalk fee, utility letter, drainage pipe cleaning, and tree remediation. The motion passed 7-0. The commission also approved the July 23, 2024 minutes (5-0, with two abstentions) and received staff updates on parking work sessions and road projects.

• Approved Uptown Plaza East site plan (ZA24-000033) 7-0, with conditions
• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 meeting 5-0 (Rease and Lamar abstained)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Canal Park Condo Phase 2 site plan. The body is also considering several property annexations and updates to building and golf cart codes.

• Public hearing for Canal Park Condo Phase 2 CUP Site Plan
• Annexation ordinances for Morgan, Minor, Minor 2, Dunnam, Jackson, and Vincent
• Bid award to Harris Contracting Services for Sportsplex Lighting
• Professional service contract with Jacob Engineering for traffic signals
• Code amendments for building permits, staining material, and golf carts on Brigadoon Trail

Beautification Board

The Beautification Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss new business. The April 17 planning session minutes detail Arbor Day 2025 plans including a $5,000 budget for larger tree varieties, a February 22 date at the Civic Center, and the start of the 2025 poster contest.

• Arbor Day 2025 budget of $5,000 for larger tree varieties (Grancy Graybeard, Silver Bell, Magnolia, cypress) with quotes to be obtained
• Arbor Day 2025 set for February 22, 2025 at the Civic Center
• Poster contest for 2025 Arbor Day to be initiated with school contact
• Beautification Awards – regular and seasonal awards to be managed by Cindy Key
• New projects discussed: sensory garden/Christmas lights and Earth Day 2025 planning

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will discuss or decide on a planned unit development (PUD) amendment for Coastal Resort Properties (The Cove), two annexation requests on County Road 6 and James Road, an FAA grant for runway safety equipment, and several code amendments. Other items include a bid award for Sportsplex stadium LED lighting, a fire engine donation, and board reappointments.

• Coastal Resort Properties PUD (The Cove) Amendment
• Annexation of properties on County Road 6 (Minor, Jackson, Dunnam, Vincent)
• Annexation request for 19058 James Road
• Authorize FAA grant for runway safety equipment
• Award bid to Harris Contracting Services for Sportsplex stadium LED lighting

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on August 19, 2024, but took no final votes. The Planning & Zoning Director announced that the Coastal Resort Properties PUD (The Cove) amendment would not be considered until a public hearing is scheduled on a future agenda, after residents voiced concerns about using Geno Road as an access point. All other agenda items were discussed but not decided.

• Scheduled public hearing for ZA24-000029 Coastal Resort Properties PUD (The Cove) amendment
• Deferred action on The Cove PUD amendment until public hearing
• No final action taken on any agenda items during work session

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan and conditional use permit for the Crystal Village Cottage Subdivision. The body will also discuss airport construction grants, a new capital projects department, and updates to city codes.

• Public hearing for Crystal Village Cottage Subdivision site plan/CUP
• Resolution to authorize airport grant for terminal construction
• Resolution to create a Capital Projects Department
• Ordinance to prohibit the rental of golf carts and LSVs
• Ordinance to amend tree protection code

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss and possibly decide on items including the creation of a Capital Projects Department, adoption of the FY 2025 Transportation Plan with street resurfacing, a code amendment to prohibit rental of golf carts, and several franchise and service agreements. The meeting also includes a tree protection ordinance amendment and a public assembly permit for the Bike MS: Tour De Beach event.

• Amend Code of Ordinances to prohibit rental of golf carts
• Adoption of City of Gulf Shores FY 2025 Transportation Plan (includes street resurfacing list)
• Authorize agreement between COGS (City of Gulf Shores) and Airport Authority (interfund loan)
• Franchise requests: personal trainer Joshua Keith and taxi service Bama Beach Shuttle
• Amend Code of Ordinances – Tree Protection Ordinance (pine tree amendment)

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session on August 5, 2024, to discuss agenda items including the creation of a Capital Projects Department, adoption of the FY 2025 Transportation Plan, amendments to ordinances on golf cart rentals and tree protection, and several franchise and contract requests. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the session was for discussion only. Mayor Pro Tempore Philip Harris presided with four council members present; two were absent.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed creation of Capital Projects Department
• Discussed adoption of FY 2025 Transportation Plan
• Discussed amendment to prohibit golf cart rentals
• Discussed tree protection ordinance amendment
• Discussed franchise requests for personal trainer and taxi shuttle
• Discussed public assembly permit for Bike MS: Tour de Beach
• Discussed 2025 Winter Series entertainment contract

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning matters and review a marina site plan. The first hearing concerns the annexation and pre-zoning of property on Cozart Landward Drive. The second hearing addresses a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for Coastal Resort Properties. The commission will also consider site plans for Summerdance West Marina.

• Public hearing on ZA24-000027: Cozart Landward Drive Annexation & Pre-zoning
• Public hearing on ZA24-000029: Coastal Resort Properties PUD Amendment
• Site plan review for ZA24-000018: Summerdance West Marina
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Hearing of persons not listed on the formal agenda

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission approved three items: an annexation and prezone for a 1.9-acre property on Landward Drive, a PUD amendment for a 46-unit development with a private marina, and a site plan for a 90-slip marina. All approvals included conditions, and one commissioner abstained on the annexation. No items were deferred or withdrawn.

• Approved ZA24-000027 Cozart Landward Drive Property Annexation & Prezone (6-0, Young abstained) with conditions including Landward Drive extension
• Approved ZA24-000029 Coastal Resort Properties PUD amendment (7-0) with conditions including Geno Road improvements and county right-of-way transfer
• Approved ZA24-000018 Summerdance West Marina site plan (7-0) with conditions including FAA filing and Heritage Tree preservation
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2024 (7-0)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will vote on several new business items including acceptance of the 2023 financial audit, authorization of contracts with ParkMobile and Eventbrite, and a supplement for the TAP Grant. The agenda also includes approval of public assembly permits for the Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk and the 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival, as well as a business license for Cartiology Sales, LLC. Routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and expense vouchers are also on the schedule.

• Resolution to accept the City of Gulf Shores 2023 financial audit
• Resolution to authorize a contract with ParkMobile
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Eventbrite for recreation department software
• Public assembly permit application for the 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival
• Business license resolution for Cartiology Sales, LLC

The Gulf Shores City Council denied a business license for Cartiology Sales, LLC to rent LSV units, citing public interest. The council also approved the 2023 financial audit, service agreements with ParkMobile and Eventbrite, and a supplement to the TAP grant for sidewalk improvements. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Shrimp Festival permit.

• Denied business license for Cartiology Sales, LLC (6-0)
• Approved 2023 financial audit (6-0)
• Authorized ParkMobile service agreement for beach parking payments (6-0)
• Authorized Eventbrite service agreement for event ticketing (6-0)
• Approved TAP grant supplement for East 1st St sidewalk improvements (6-0)
• Approved Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk permit (6-0)
• Approved 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival permit (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $6,744,585.20 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a conditional use permit and site plan for Canal Park Condo Phase 2. The body will also review a transportation grant supplement and several service agreements for city operations.

• ZA24-000017 Canal Park Condo Phase 2 CUP/Site Plan Approval
• FY 2024 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant Supplement for East 1st St.
• Business license application review for Cartiology Sales, LLC
• Service agreements for ParkMobile and Eventbrite ticketing software
• Public assembly permits for the Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk and 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider several resolutions at its July 8 meeting. These include a bid award for Shady Woods Court drainage improvements and a change order for the Gulf Shores High School project. The council will also address bank account signatories and a tri-party agreement involving GSOB Sports & Tourism and AVCA.

• Bid award to PL Russell, LLC for Shady Woods Court drainage improvements
• Change Order No. 1 for Rabren Construction at Gulf Shores High School
• Resolution to designate signatories on bank accounts
• Tri-party agreement between GSOB Sports & Tourism and AVCA

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council work session includes discussions on local infrastructure and development. Items include drainage improvements at Shady Wood Court and a change order for construction at Gulf Shores High School. The council will also review the Crystal Village site plan.

• Contract award to PL Russell, LLC for Shady Wood Court drainage improvements
• Change Order No. 1 for Rabren Construction at Gulf Shores High School
• Crystal Village Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit authorization
• Tri Party Agreement between GSOB Sports & Events and AVCA
• Designation of signatures on City bank accounts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Gulf Shores International Airport Temporary Terminal under other business.

• Approval of May 29, 2024, minutes
• Gulf Shores International Airport Temporary Terminal

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider a moratorium on golf carts and low-speed vehicles. The agenda also includes franchise authorizations for utility providers and public hearings for alcohol licenses.

• Resolution to authorize a moratorium on golf carts and low-speed vehicles
• Ordinances to authorize franchises for Southern Light, LLC and Uniti Fiber Gulfco, LLC
• Public hearing for ABC license applications for Nonnas Pizza and Papa Roccos
• Resolution for a mutual aid agreement with the City of Orange Beach
• Temporary building permit for Legendary MC Gulf Shores, LLC

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to review several business and public safety items. The council will discuss a proposed moratorium on golf cart and low-speed vehicle licenses. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of franchise agreements and public assembly permits for local events.

• Proposed business license moratorium for golf carts and low-speed vehicles
• Automatic aid agreement with Orange Beach regarding Gulf State Park
• ABC license applications for Papa Raccos and Nonnas Pizza
• Franchise agreement requests from Southern Light, LLC and Uniti Fiber Gulfco, LLC
• Public assembly permits for the Alabama Coastal Triathlon and a 5K/1 Mile Walk

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the zoning ordinance for screen enclosures. The agenda also includes resolutions for professional services contracts and a FEMA grant application.

• Zoning ordinance amendment for screen enclosures
• Professional services contract and agreement amendment for Airport Authority
• Contract with Dream4 for employee leadership training
• Jade Consulting contract amendment for Windmill Ridge Rd project
• FEMA Port Security Grant application authorization

City Council

The City Council will review a FEMA grant application for a fire boat purchase. The agenda also includes professional services agreements and an amendment to the Windmill Ridge Project.

• FEMA Port Security Grant application for a fire boat purchase
• ADK Consulting proposal for an Airport Director position
• Professional Services Agreement with Dream4
• Amendment #1 to the Jade Consulting Windmill Ridge Project contract
• Declaration of June 2024 surplus items

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission is meeting to consider several development applications. The agenda includes four public hearings on a final plat, two conditional use permits, and a planned unit development, plus two items deferred from a prior meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting.

• ZA24-000070: Bargainer Subdivision Final Plat (public hearing)
• ZA24-000004: Crystal Village Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Site Plan (public hearing)
• ZA24-000017: Canal Park Condo, Phase 2 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Site Plan (public hearing)
• ZA24-000010: FBE Apartments Planned Unit Development (public hearing)
• ZA24-000018 and ZA24-000019: Summerdance Dry Stack Site Plan and Subdivision Preliminary Plat (deferral items)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a rescheduled regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning text amendment regarding boat parking. The council will also consider several resolutions, including board appointments, contract amendments, change orders, street acceptances, and bid awards, as well as an annexation ordinance.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for boat parking
• Resolution to authorize amendment to master agreement with Volkert (Resolution 6239-20)
• Resolution to authorize change orders #1 and #2 for Eco Center
• Resolution to award bid for FY2024 streets resurfacing to Asphalt Services, Inc.
• Ordinance to authorize annexation of 5584 County Rd 6, Lot 110 (Lopez)

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several administrative and operational items, including board appointments, engineering task orders, change orders, street acceptance, a resurfacing bid, software contracts, and an annexation request. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Annexation request for 5584 County Road 6, Lot 110
• Award streets resurfacing FY2024 bid to Asphalt Services, Inc.
• Authorize software contracts with NeoGov and Tyler Technology
• Authorize Eco Center change orders #1 and #2
• Accept streets maintenance for Raley Farms Phase 1

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is meeting to consider a 2024 budget amendment, several professional services agreements, and bid awards. Items include a reimbursement agreement for the Hwy 59 widening project, contracts for the Justice Center and County Rd 6 improvements, and bids for Fire Station 1 HVAC and City Store apparel.

• 2024 Budget Amendment 1
• Reimbursement agreement for GSU Hwy 59 Widening Project
• Professional services contract with EDG for Justice Center
• Professional services agreement with Neel-Schaffer for County Rd 6 improvements
• Bid award to Coastal Contractors for Fire Station 1 HVAC

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council work session on May 6, 2024, will discuss several professional service proposals, including a survey for the Justice Center and preliminary design for County Road 6 improvements. They will also consider a reimbursement agreement with GSU for Highway 59 utilities, a 2024 budget amendment, a zoning text amendment for screened enclosures, and bids for Fire Station 1 HVAC and City Store apparel. The meeting includes a police department presentation for a Life Saving Award and an officer promotion.

• Authorize professional services proposal for Justice Center survey
• Authorize professional services proposal for Co Rd 6 improvements (Neel-Shaffer, Inc.)
• Authorize reimbursement agreement with GSU for Hwy 59 utilities
• Authorize 2024 Budget Amendment 1
• Award bid to Coastal Contractors for Fire Station 1 HVAC

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will consider several site plans and a conditional use permit, including a restaurant and a housing development. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period.

• ZA24-000004: Crystal Village Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Site Plan
• ZA24-000014: Ale House Restaurant site plan
• ZA24-000021: Palmetto Ridge Site Plan Reactivation

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include authorizing contracts for the 4th of July fireworks display, a professional services contract with Gunn & Associates, an ALDOT maintenance agreement, a reimbursement agreement with Gulf Shores Utilities for the Highway 59 widening project, and an ordinance to amend the code for revised speed limits. The agenda also includes proclamations and public assembly permits for events.

• Ordinance to amend code for revised speed limits
• Resolution to authorize contract with PYRO Shows, Inc for 4th of July fireworks
• Resolution to authorize reimbursement agreement with Gulf Shores Utilities for Highway 59 widening project
• Resolution to authorize ALDOT cooperative maintenance agreement
• Resolution to authorize professional services contract with Gunn & Associates

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board is holding its regular April meeting, which is designated as the annual planning session for the 2024-2025 year. Members will discuss and propose new ideas, monetary budget requests, and implementation plans for each committee. The meeting also includes standard items like approving March minutes and hearing committee reports.

• Annual planning session for 2024-2025 with budget requests for committees
• Discussion of Arbor Day, including tree quality and vendors
• Planning for Arbor Day Poster Contest with gifted teacher Mary Catherine Phillips
• Update on Waterway East and West projects and Pedestrian Bridge redesign
• City Arborist Andrew Wantling resigned due to family illness

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council work session will discuss several items, including amending the traffic ordinance for speed limits, approving permits and contracts for the 4th of July fireworks display, and authorizing a lighting retrofit project for the Sportsplex. The meeting is a discussion period, so no final votes are expected.

• Amend Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 21, Section 21-5 (speed limit updates)
• ALDOT Cooperative Maintenance Agreement for new sidewalk at Langston Animal Hospital
• Gulf Shores Utilities Reimbursement Agreement for Hwy 59 utilities
• Public assembly permits for COGS 4th of July Fireworks, Doc's Hot Trot for ARC, and Food Truck Festival
• Authorize contract with PYRO Shows for 4th of July fireworks and MOU with ADCNR for pier usage

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 8, 2024. The agenda includes several resolutions for approval, such as authorizing a landfill Phase 1 closure extension, professional services contracts for recruitment and VitalExam, reappointing the municipal court judge and city prosecutor, authorizing municipal credit cards, and declaring surplus property. The meeting also includes presentations of awards and a public assembly permit for the NCAA beach volleyball championship.

• Resolution to authorize Landfill Phase 1 closure extension
• Resolution to authorize professional services contract for recruitment services
• Resolution to reappoint Municipal Court Judge Hollon
• Resolution to reappoint City Prosecutor Raines
• Resolution to authorize professional services contract with VitalExam

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including recruitment agreements, reappointments, a landfill closure plan extension, surplus declarations, a procurement card, a contract for VitalExam, a zoning text amendment for boat parking, and a public assembly permit for the NCAA beach volleyball championship. The agenda also includes proclamations for C.A.K.E. Day and Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Authorize three recruitment agreements
• Reappoint Judge Frank Hollon and Attorney Ken Rains
• Authorize extension for Landfill Closure Plan Phase 1
• Authorize ZTA24-01 - Boat Parking Zoning Text Amendment
• Public Assembly Permit for 2024 NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the preliminary plat for Osprey Landing Subdivision Phase 4 and a zoning text amendment regarding screen enclosures. The commission will also consider deferrals for several items, including the FBE Apartments PUD overlay and Crystal Village CUP site plan, and review site plans for East Twelve Cottages. The meeting includes approval of the February 27, 2024 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing: Osprey Landing Subdivision, Phase 4 preliminary plat
• Public hearing: ZTA24-02, Article 6-3, Screened Enclosures zoning text amendment
• Deferral request: ZA24-000010, FBE Apartments Planned Unit Development Overlay
• Deferral request: ZA24-000004, Crystal Village Conditional Use Permit site plan
• Site plan review: ZA24-000008, East Twelve Cottages Cottage Subdivision

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including approving a professional services contract for the Justice Center, awarding a bid for VMS boards, and holding a public hearing on a rezoning request for the Newberry Property. The council will also consider a conditional use permit and site plan for Canal Park Condominium and a CUP/site plan request from Baldwin County Sewer Service. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and expense vouchers, plus an executive session.

• Resolution to authorize professional services contract for Justice Center
• Resolution to award bid for VMS boards
• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone Newberry Property
• Resolution to authorize CUP/site plan for Canal Park Condominium
• ZA23-00022: Baldwin County Sewer Service CUP/site plan request

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council work session will discuss authorizing a professional services proposal for the police facility Justice Center design, a conditional use permit and site plan for Baldwin County Sewer Service, and awarding a bid for VMS boards. These are discussion items ahead of formal action.

• Authorize professional services proposal for Police Facility Design Group - Justice Center
• ZA23-000022 - Baldwin County Sewer Service CUP / Site Plan Request
• Award Bid - Prologic ITS, LLC - VMS Boards

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes, committee reports on Arbor Day, poster contest, awards, and new projects, plus updates from the city engineer and council liaison. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major new business listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Committee reports on Arbor Day and poster contest
• Landscape update from Harlan Harrison
• Engineering update from Clint Colvin
• Council update from Gary Sinak

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 11, 2024, to approve minutes and expense vouchers, and to consider several resolutions. These include authorizing a grant application, contract amendments, septic-to-sewer agreements, municipal credit card use, bank signatories, a professional services proposal, and a lighting contract. The agenda also includes public assembly permit applications for events like the Hangout Music Festival and various city-sponsored series.

• Public assembly permits for Hangout Music Festival 2024, S'Mores of the Shore, Make Music Day, Music at Meyer Park, and Sunset Series
• Resolution to authorize APLS grant application
• Resolution to authorize contract amendment 2 with Goodwyn, Mills & Caywood, Inc. for GSHS Project
• Resolution to authorize septic to sewer connection agreements
• Resolution to authorize contract with Musco Lighting for Sportsplex lighting

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is meeting in a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including a contract amendment for the high school, a septic-to-sewer connection agreement, bank signatory designations, new procurement cards for the police department, a Blue Zones map proposal, a library grant application, sports field lighting replacement, and multiple public assembly permits for events like the Hangout Music Festival. These are mostly routine administrative and permitting actions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Authorize Contract Amendment - Goodwyn Mills & Cawood (GMC) for Gulf Shores High School
• Authorize Septic to Sewer Connection Agreement (Restoration)
• Authorize 4 new procurement cards for Gulf Shores Police Department
• Authorize Blue Zones, LLC proposal to create map of safe pathways to school
• Public assembly permits for Hangout Music Festival 2024, S'mores on the Shore, Make Music Day, Music at Meyer Park, and Sunset Series

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development items, including a conditional use permit for Crystal Village, a preliminary plat for The Colony of Fort Morgan Phase 2, a rezoning for Oak Alley Planned Unit Development, and a zoning text amendment regarding boat parking. The commission will also review site plans for Town Place Suites at Midtown and Midtown PUD West. The meeting includes approval of the January 23, 2024 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on ZA24-000004: Crystal Village Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Site Plan
• Public hearing on ZA24-000001: The Colony of Fort Morgan Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
• Public hearing on ZA24-000002: Oak Alley Planned Unit Development rezoning
• Public hearing on ZTA24-01: Boat Parking Zoning Text Amendment
• Site plan review for Town Place Suites at Midtown and Midtown PUD West

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment for the Beach Area Overlay District, then vote on several resolutions and ordinances. These include contracts for drainage improvements, beach patrol UTVs, lifeguard service MOUs, a parking improvement project, and franchise renewals for beach services and a taxi service. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, expense vouchers, and ABC license applications.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for Beach Area Overlay District
• Resolution to authorize public parking improvements near Hammered Crab
• Resolution to award bid for Beach Patrol UTVs to Gulf Shores Power Sports
• Ordinance to renew franchise for Suncoast Beach Services
• Ordinance to authorize taxi franchise for Robin's Ride Taxi Service

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, unfinished business on the tree planting project, committee reports on Arbor Day and other activities, and new business. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tree Planting Project update by David Mayfield and Harlan Harrison
• Arbor Day planning, including vendor contacts and handout distribution
• Arbor Day Poster Contest report
• Awards & Decorations committee report
• Landscape update: replacing 15 Crape Myrtles along Highway 59 and replanting bioswales on East and West Beach Boulevard

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting a new flood damage prevention ordinance, approving ABC license applications, and awarding contracts for drainage improvements and beach equipment. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, a site plan for a condominium, and various agreements for lifeguard services and special events.

• Adopt new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• ABC license applications for Shipwreck Kelly's, Sea Store, and Sea Store Liquor
• Professional services proposal for Shady Woods Ct drainage improvements
• Award bid for Beach Rescue UTVs to Gulf Shores Power Sports
• Rezoning request ZA23-00069 (Newberry)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding local contracts and infrastructure proposals. The meeting includes a public hearing for an ABC license application and reviews for multiple public assembly permits.

• Public hearing for Publix Alabama LLC ABC license application
• Resolution for Cohiba Dunes Cigar Bar conditional business license
• Resolution to award TetraTech debris monitoring proposal
• Resolution for Barge Design Solutions Waterway West Blvd. Phase 1 Project
• Resolution for Civil Southeast, LLC East 1st St. Tap Grant Project

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council work session will discuss and potentially authorize several contracts and permits, including a bid award for the new Gulf Shores High School. Other items include debris monitoring, engineering design services, a franchise agreement, and multiple public assembly permits.

• Consideration of bid for new Gulf Shores High School construction (Rabren Construction)
• Authorize proposal for TetraTech debris monitoring services
• Authorize proposal for Civil Southeast improvements to East 1st St. area
• Authorize C&D franchise for Superior Dumpster Service, LLC
• Public assembly permits for We Run This Beach Marathon, Spring Hill College tournament, Papa Rocco's pub crawl, University of Mobile volleyball

Planning Commission

The Gulf Shores Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment for off-street parking, a rezoning request for 19808 West 26th Avenue, and a conditional use permit for Canal Park Condo. They will also review a site plan for Mendyk Laundromat and consider deferring items.

• ZTA24-01: Article 14 Off-Street Parking and Loading zoning text amendment public hearing
• ZA23-000069: Rezoning of 19808 West 26th Avenue public hearing
• ZA23-000074: Canal Park Condo conditional use permit public hearing
• ZA23-000071: Mendyk Laundromat site plan review

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will consider several resolutions, including prohibiting alcohol on the beach during Spring Break 2024 and authorizing a contract with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. They will also award a contract for a pedestrian bridge detour, accept ALDOT right-of-way, and authorize a task order with Hagerty Consulting. A public hearing will be held on the business license renewal for Cohiba Dunes Cigar Bar.

• Resolution to prohibit alcohol on the beach for Spring Break 2024
• Resolution to authorize contract with Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to award contract to Asphalt Services, Inc. for pedestrian bridge detour
• Resolution to accept ALDOT right-of-way
• Public hearing on business license renewal for Cohiba Dunes Cigar Bar

Beautification Board

The Gulf Shores Beautification Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, committee reports, and new business. The main item is a tree planting project under new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023 meeting
• Arbor Day planning updates and vendor coordination
• Arbor Day poster contest not sponsored this year due to teacher unavailability
• New Business: Tree Planting Project
• Next meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including a disaster recovery task order, surplus property sale, a pedestrian bridge detour contract, acceptance of a road right-of-way, a zoning text amendment, a law enforcement agreement, and a spring break alcohol ban. These are agenda items for discussion and potential action.

• Authorize Task Order 2024-01 with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for disaster recovery services
• Authorize Gulf Shores Utilities surplus property (Resolution No. 252-24)
• Award Pedestrian Bridge Detour Contract to Asphalt Services, Inc.
• Authorize acceptance of ALDOT right-of-way for SR180 (Canal Road)
• Authorize ZTA23-03, zoning text amendment for Beach Area Overlay District expansion

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for Waterway 101 and one for Langston Animal Hospital. They will also consider setting a public hearing for the renewal or nonrenewal of the business license for Cohiba Dunes Cigar Bar, and authorizing a conditional business license for Mudbugs. Other items include board reappointments, a grant application, and a wetland mitigation credit purchase.

• Public hearing: Resolution to authorize CUP/site plan for Waterway 101
• Public hearing: Resolution to authorize CUP/site plan for Langston Animal Hospital
• Resolution to set public hearing date for Cohiba Dunes Cigar Bar business license renewal
• Resolution to authorize conditional business license for Mudbugs
• Resolution to authorize ALDOT RAA grant application

City Council

The Gulf Shores City Council is holding a rescheduled work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including accepting an ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act grant, purchasing wetland mitigation bank credits for a fire training center, a conditional business license for Mudbugs, a site plan and conditional use permit for Langston Animal Hospital, and a public assembly permit for Shaka Beach Bash. Board appointments to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals are also on the agenda.

• Authorize acceptance of ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) grant
• Authorize purchase of wetland mitigation bank credits for Fire Training Center
• Conditional business license request for Mudbugs
• ZA23-000062 Langston Animal Hospital site plan/CUP request
• Public assembly permit for Shaka Beach Bash