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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MINUTES
October 31, 1983
5:15 P. M.
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MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
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Alan Bomstein, Chairman
David Carley, Vice-Chairman
Rose Phifer
Robert H. Stiff, Jr.
David Zabel
James Berfield
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
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Don Markwood
Chuck Albury
Janis Coker
Dave Healey
Bi 11 Matson
Sara Little
Tony Shcmidt
Marge Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Ogg
Jay Anthony
Bob Love
Sarah B. Charles
Ken Burrell
Gene Anderson
Gary Grossman
Jim Sheeler
Charles Finton
T. Nugent Walsh
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Bomstein, at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting began with the introduction of guests.
Mr. Carley made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Stiff, to approve
both the minutes of September 26, 1983 and the financial statement of
September 30,1983. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bomstein outlined the recommendations of the Long Range Waterfront
Planning Committee as it pertains to downtown. These recommendations have
not been voted upon as yet, and Mr. Bomstein will get out the full text
to the Board members as soon as available.
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Comments from citizens and the Board was next on the agenda. Mrs. Phifer
brought up the parking on Cleveland Street and when it will go into effect.
Mr. Bomstein spoke to Mr. Keith Crawford regarding this and it will take
approximately 6 to 8 weeks for implementation. Mr. Bomstein will follow-up
and keep the Board informed.
Mrs. Phifer also brought up the subject of the Minimum Property Standards
Ordinance. Mr. Healey stated that it will be on the next work session
agenda in two weeks, at which time an outline will be layed out in preparation
for a full-fledged draft. Progress will be shared with the Board.
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Mr. Robert Love, President of the Downtown Clearwater Association, spoke
on behalf of the Association. He stated that they will be attending
every DDB meeting and will be working closely with the Board in order to
expedite progress. Mrs. Phifer requested that the minutes of the Board
be sent to Mr.Love.
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Mr. Gary Grossman felt the merchants should be contacted for contributions
to the bandshell. Mrs. Phifer suggested that a letter be sent to all
the property owners soliciting their support. Mr. Bomstein announced that on
April 13, 1984, a bronze plaque will be unveiled in Coachman Park honoring
supporters of the bandshell.
Mr. Healey gave his report on the IDEA Conference in Miami.
Mr. Bomstein asked the Board if they would like to join with the Clearwater
Chamber of Commerce and the City Commission pertaining to the opposition
to the use of Tourist Development funds for the construction of a stadium
in downtown St. Petersburg, unless an equitable distribution for Tourist
Development funds is conceived. After considerable discussion, Mrs. Phifer
made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Carley, to oppose the use of
Tourist Development funds for the construction of a stadium in downtown
St. Petersburg. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Next was Executive Director discussion. Of all the resumes received
to-date, Mr. James Carpenter of Chicago was a unanimous out-of-town choice.
Mr. Bomstein suggested bringing Mr. Carpenter in for an interview, and at
the same time, interview some of the local people. Mr. Carley made a motion,
which was seconded by Mr. Stiff, to continue these discussions on Monday,
November 14, 1983, at which time there will be a further review of resumes
and a possibility of some interviews.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ann Skordelis,
Secretary
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