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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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September 26, 1983
5:15 P. M.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Alan Bomstein, Chairman
Rose Phifer
Robert H. Stiff, Jr.
David Zabel
Jim Berfield
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
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Charles B. Nichols
Al Rophie
Gary Grossman
Bob Love
Ruth Goodloe McHugh
Jeanne Bassett
Charles Finton
Bill Matson
Jim Sheeler
Dave Healey
Betty McGraw
Janis Coker
Angie Chaconas
Angie Kapelak
Sarah Brown Charles
Lill ian Trickel
Pat Yagel
Marge Schmidt
Tony Schmidt
Jay Anthony
Sharon Kirby
Mr. & r~rs. Ogg
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Bomstein, at 5:15 p.m. The
meeting began with the introduction of guests.
The first item on the agenda was the final approval of the Board's 1984
budget and millage. Mrs. Phifer wanted it to go on record that she opposed
the one mill per thousand on the valuation of downtown properties. Mr.
Zabel made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Stiff, to approve the budget
and millage. A vote was taken and the motion passed by a majority of 4-1.
Next was the approval of the minutes of August 29, 1983. Mr. Bomstein made
a correction on page 2, paragraph 2 as follows: "Downtown Development Board
borrowed $29,000 from the City"...........in lieu of "Creative Contractors";
and another on page 2, paragraph 3: liThe Nominating Conmittee is comprised of
Phyllis Jones, Gene Anderson, Tim Johnson, and John Wyllys". A motion was
then made by Mr. Zabel, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer, to approve the
minutes as amended. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Zabel made a motion, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer, to approve the
financial statement of August 31, 1983. A vote was taken and motion passed
un~nimously. Mr. Bomstein then proceeded to answer Mrs. Phifer's question as
to why the ftnancial statement reflected an insurance expenditure of $757 against
a $400 budget. The answer being that the Board has a three year liability policy
that is paid in advance, and since it hadn't been paid in two years, it was
forgotten when the new insurance budget was determined.
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Report of the Nominating Committee was next. Mr. Anderson read off the
slate of candidates that were selected: Dick Isel, Al Hoffman, William
Atteberry, and Warren Hughes. Mrs. Rose Phifer was nominated from the
floor by Mr. Al Rophie; Mr. David Zabel was nominated from the floor by
Mrs. Lillian Trickel. Mr. Stiff made a motion to close the nominations,
which was seconded by Mr. Zabel. A vote was taken and motion passed
unanimously.
Next was the Landscape Assessment Ordinance. It was reviewed by the Commission
and solution thereof has been tabled for future consideration.
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Citizens advisory selection and Executive Director hiring will continue at a
special meeting to be held on Monday, October 17, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. at the
Chamber.
Mr. Bomstein brought up the subject of the quick-take condemnation of the
Jannelli parcel. The Board had approved at their May 31st meeting to re-
imburse the City for costs in excess of the $650,000 appraisal value by
committing its tax increment from the J. K. project to assist in the
acquisition of the land on a 50-50 basis up to the Board's actual tax
increment. An agreement was drafted by the city attorney for the Board's
approval. Mrs. Phifer made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Stiff, to
approve entering into this agreement. A vote was taken and motion passed
unanimously.
There was considerable discussion on recommendations on waterfront development
and improvement. The Long Range Waterfront Planning Committee wanted some
input on behalf of the Board as to their desires, which constituted the
following: promenades, boardwalks, marina, and redevelopment of tennis courts.
Mr. Bomstein suggested hiring outside firms to manage and operate the Downtown
Development Board. The three mentioned were Cushman & Wakefield, Halycon, and
Rouse. Mr. Bomstein suggested asking them to formulate some type of proposal
for the Board's consideration. The Board will continue reviewing resumes at
the same time.
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Mr. Bomstein gave an update report on J. K. Financial Corporation (Park Center).
J. K. has hired a rental agency by the name of Oliver-Roberts Co. They have
rented space for a rental office in downtown Clearwater behind the Republic
Bank building. The Development Agreement with the City allows J. K. to
withhold the start of construction until the building is 50% pre-leased.
Mr. Bomstein reported on the bandshell. The bandshell will be completed in
time for the Jazz Holiday, which will take place on October 21st. Of the
$29,000 borrowed from the City, $10,500 has been raised to-date. $3,000 of
this will be used for lighting, leaving a balance owing of $21,500.
Sarah Brown Charles, a member of the Downtown Clearwater Association and owner
of the Pack Rat Corner, read a letter urging a more cooperative effort between
the merchants and the Board. The major point was an appeal for merchant
representation on the Downtown Development Board, to have a voice and vote on
the Board. Mrs. Phifer suggested that an existing member of the board be a
designated spokesman for the merchants. Mr. Bomstein said that he would pursue
this, to be brought up no later than the November meeting.
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Kapelak of Travelodge, brought up the beautification program in
with the minimum property standards ordinance within the down-
town district. Mr. Bomstein stipulated that the City has been notified of
this and that it is being worked on.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ann Skordelis
Secretary
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