10/29/2002 - Town Meeting
CITY COMMISSION TOWN MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 29, 2002
Present: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner
Whitney Gray Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Hoyt P. Hamilton Commissioner
William C. Jonson Commissioner
Frank Hibbard Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Ralph Stone Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The City Manager called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at the Harborview
Center.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #1 – Welcome by City Manager Bill Horne
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ITEM #2 – Introduction of City Commission
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ITEM #3 – Strategic Vision Presentation
The City Manager welcomed the audience, introduced the City Commission, and
presented the City Commission’s Strategic Vision.
ITEM #4 – Questions/Input from Public & Answers from City Commission/City Manager
It was indicated that some downtown buildings have historical importance. The
County Commission was thanked for approving expansion of the CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency). It was stated the Vision Statement was based on community
ideas. Residents were invited to view the Vision video on C-View, review the Vision
Statement on the City’s website, and submit written comments.
Public comments included compliments of the City Manager, City Commission,
Vision Statement, Fire, Police, and Parks & Recreation departments. Concerns were
expressed regarding public safety, the environment, and development approval
processes. Offers of support and encouragement were expressed for downtown
investment. It was felt that implementing the Vision Statement would be a challenge. It
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was recommended the Quality of Life statement reference the Clearwater Arts
Foundation’s cultural plan. It was recommended the City maintain a pedestrian scale on
North Ft. Harrison Avenue and Cleveland Street. It was suggested that public safety be
added as a standard of approval for redevelopment. Increased development flexibility
was recommended. A definition of flexible building standards was requested. It was felt
that additional taxes should not overly impact low-income residents
ITEM #5 – Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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