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The Preliminary Subdivision Plat was approved in April,
1978, subject to approval of the'~oad plan and a monetary
donation and park dedication. The road plan was subsequently
approved by the Traffic Department.
The subdivision acreage is 19.67. The park site (Tract A)
contains 1.469 acres, and the money in lieu of the remainder of
park dedication is for .5 acre or $5,975.
. The developer requests the funds be allocated for the
development of Tract A.
Poll Workers and Compensation - Municipal Election, February
13, 1979.
The Clerk requested an additional payment of $S for each poll
worker attending instruction class prior to the Municipal Election.
Commission discussed problems at the National Guard Armory.
Regulated Opening of Clearwater Pass Bridge
The Commission had requested the U.S. Coast Guard adopt
and implement special drawbridge regulations for Clearwater
Pass Bridge, which would have required installation of a digital
display time clock system to advise hoaters of the time remain-
ing before the next opening. This equipment would require ex-
cessive maintenance.
Coast Guard officials have indicated that usage of the
bridge during effective periods appears to merit regulated
opening at fixed IS-minute intervals, which would not require
a timing device.
A new resolution has been drafted repealing the prior reso-
lution and requesting the Coast Guard adopt and implement special
regulations from Noon to 7 p.m on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,
to open every 15 minutes starting on the hour, and on signal at
other times.
Computerized Traffic Signal System 'Contracts
The City is presently installing a computerized traffic
signal system. The Federal Highway Administration completed
research on an improved version and is willing to pay $25,000
toward the cost of incorporating this into Clearwater's signal
system. The remaining cost of $21,300 must be borne by the
City. A contract has been drawn to provide $25,000 from the
Federal Highway Administration, and an amended contract with
Kimley-Horn and Computran has been drafted which calls for a
$46,300 increase over the existing contract.
Keith Crawford, Traffic Engineer, reported the new soft-
ware would give the City more flexibility and it would be
better to do it now and save tearing down and rebuilding in
the future. It would also give the City hetter control at
intersections, automatic restart when electric goes off, and
the ability to re-time intersections.
Discussion ensued on a left turn signal on Sunset Point
Road for Top of the World.
Westinghouse Pump Motor - Price Increase of $1,075
This is a standby motor. The price has increased from
$14,250 to $15,325.
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She suggested the Downtown Development Board attend a
Town Meeting to discuss problems with., the City Commission.
She requested a status report on the Morningsidc Park
property trade.' The City Manager reported it will be on th~
agenda for the meeting of February 1, 1979.
The City Manager was asked to check Ordinance "1833 on
limousine service.
Commissioner DeBlaker
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Requested a recommendation from the City Attorney on
the recent Sand Key ruling.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
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