Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Melbourne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in parks rec
Naming of Makoa Park
The donated park property on John Rodes Boulevard between Ellis Road and U.S. 192 now officially has a name: Makoa Park, matching the development's main entry street.
Crystal Lakes HOA landscaping and easement request
The Crystal Lakes HOA president asked the city for $25,000 to replace landscaping ruined by January's cold front and proposed an easement partnership on Burdock Avenue. The city manager invited him to discuss the request.
Parkland in lieu of dedication at Integra Artemis
Instead of a 3.5-acre on-site park at the 282-unit Integra Artemis apartments, the city takes $252,000 toward future parkland, likely in the John Rodes corridor. Council members agreed the site near Space Coast Town Center isn't suited to a park.