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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MEETING
JANUARY 27, 1981
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
A. Bronson Thayer, Chairman
Aaron Bilgore, Vice Chairman
Rose Phifer
Bob Stiff
David Zabel
Sam Casella, Executive Director
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Jan Abell
Jim Sheeler
Mr. & Mrs. Arlos Ogg
Charles Finton
Ri ta Garvey
Frank Wi 11 i ams
Alan Bomstein
Chuck Al bury
John Lawrence
Bob Neumeyer
Eleanore Vogt
Clemens Vogt
Bill Matson
Joe Greenwald
John Morris
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Thayer. The meeting
began with an invocation by Mr. Ogg and the introduction of guests.
The first. item on the agenda was the presentation of a plaque to Mr. Dale
Warren, who just completed a three year term, as an expression of appreciation
for his dedication and contribution as a member of the Clearwater Downtown
Development Board.
Next on the ag~nda was the nomination of a new Chainnan and Vice Chairman.
Mr. Stiff made a motion to nominate Mr. Bilgore as Chairman, which was
s~conded by Mrs. Phifer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
The Chair was then assumed by Mr. Bilgore. Mrs. Phifer made a motion to
nominate Mr. Stiff as Vice Chairman. Motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Phifer read a letter that she had drafted to Mrs. Cary Stiff, President
of the Downtown Merchants Association, stating her resignation as Chairman
of the Free Parking Committee.
Mr. Sheeler introduced Miss Jan Abel, an architect from Tampa, who presented
her views on the beautification of Cleveland Street. Mr. Sheeler suggested
that if the Board, City, and the "400 block" property owners would each
contribute $2,000.00, that this project could become a reality. Mr.
Bilgore brought up the question of maintenance. Mr. Sheeler felt that
if the Board, City, and merchants would come up with their share, that the
issue of maintenance would be appropriately addressed. Mrs. Phifer made a
motion, which was seconded by Mr. Thayer, that the Board, City, 11400 block"
property owners, each put up $2,000.00, each contingent on the other, and
that there should be a low maintenance plan, to be assumed by the City.
A vote was taken and the motion passed.
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Next on the agenda was the Executive Director's reports:
(a) Zoning Ordinance, which was passed in second and final reading, with
one amendment broadening the business service definition.
(b) Tax Increment Financing, which was approved by the Florida Supreme Court.
Discussions with the City and County have begun. There will be a workshop
in Tampa on February 18-19.
(c) Development Recruitment Efforts. During the month of January, there
were discussions with 9 potential developers and 2 major potential tenants.
In Februarys Mr. Thayer and Mr. Casella will visit redevelopment corporations
in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mrs. Phifer made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Thayer, for approval
of the minutes of December 30, 1980. A vote was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Thayer made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Stiff, for approval
of the monthly financial statement of December 31, 1980. A vote was
taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Casella presented the following correspondence:
1. Response of City Manager to letter concerning tax exempt residential
buildings. The City Manager is requesting that the Property Appraiser review
the items with the idea of seeing if there might be some flexibility in
this law.
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Z. Letter from American City Corporation. Mr. Molinaro is interested in
making a proposal to the Downtown Development Board concerning development
management services. He indicated when they make such a development proposal,
there will be no special relationship with the Rouse Company. Mrs. Phifer
questioned continued Board involvement. Mr. Thayer stated that a private
group would continue discussions with American City.
3. Letter from Council of State Community Affairs Agencies, asking Mr.
Casella to serve on a technical assistance team to visit the State of South
Carolina on February 5th and 6th to meet with officials of the State government
and several downtown areas in Columbia.
4. Letter from Bill Castoro of the Pinellas County Industry Council,
assuring continued cooperation.
5. Letter from Ted Berry of the Committee of 100, inviting Mr. Casella to
Join the Committee as a member.
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6. A letter from Raymond Parri stating that he is interested in assisting
the Downtown Development Board.
7. A letter from the City Manager concerning the Lighting Ordinance. As a
result of the meeting held earlier this month, the City is now planning the
creation of an energy advisory board, appointed by the City Commission.
Mr. Casella announced that Ken Fowler of the Unviersity of Florida School of
Architecture would visit on February 13, 1981.
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