06/29/1982
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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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MINU1ES
JUNE 29, 1982
3:00 P.M.
Mh..,BERS IN ATTENDANCE
Robert H. Stiff, Jr.~ Chairman
Alan Bomstein~ Vice Chairman
Aaron Bilgore
Rose Phifer
David Carley
Jim Calderbank
Sam Casellas Executive Director
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Tim Johnson
Bill Prescott
Perc Powell
Chuck Albury
Jeff Butler
Jack Wice
Charles Finton
Chris Papandreas
Jeff Tolrud
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman~ Mr. Stiff, at 3:00 P.M. The
meeting began with an invocation by Mr. Finton and the introduction of guests.
Mr. Tim johnson presented his views on Metro Development~ a project which
he represents. He is concerned about the Downtown Development Board's attitude
of opposition regarding this project. After considerable discussion~ Mr. Bomstein
made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Carley, that the Downtown Development
Board not pursue any further action on Metro Development and not offer any
testimony in opposition to this project. A vote was taken and the motion
passed with Mr. Bomstein~ Mrs. Phifer, Mr. Carley, and Mr. Calderbank voting
"yes" and Mr. Bilgore opposed.
Miss Papandreas gave an update report on the Streetscape Project. They are
approximately two-thirds of the way with the contributions. Mr. Calderbank,
who is Chairman of the Tree Thoughts Program, will write a letter to the
Chamber of Commerce to raise funds to purchase the trees. This in-kind
contribution will defray the cost of the trees.
Next, Mr. Jeff Butler presented a progress report on the parking plans. Mr.
Butler stated that there are four sources of subsidies: 1) existing parking
fund surplus; 2) parking revenues generated through a rate increase outside
the project; 3) Tax Increment Financing; 4) some direct form of contribution
to the project from a private developer. Mr. Butler said that without a
major building such as the Radnor project~ the garage cannot go forward unless
revenues are found.
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