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City of Clearwater
Beautification Committee
August 1, 1984
The Beautification Co~ttoe held its regular monthly meeting at the City
Hall Annex, 10 S. Missouri Ave., on August 1, 1984, at 9:30 a.m. Members present
were Dr. Jack Rothman, Chairman, Mrs. Rita Canan, Mr. Frank Krame, Mrs. Kathryn
Peat, Mr. Dorr Snoyenbos, Ms. M. L. St. Germain, Mrs. Emma Whitney, Mrs. Joan
Wrigley and Ms. Pat Hennessy. Mr. Stephen Abrey was excused. Also in attendance
was Mr. Ream Wilson, Oirector Parks and Recreation Department, Mr. Gordon McDougall
of the Comprehensive Long Range Waterfront Plan Committee, Chris Papandreas,
Planning Department and Mr. Jim Carpenter of the Downtown Development Board.
The Chairman introduced new member Ms. Pat Hennessy and welcomed her to the
Committee. At this time the Chainnan introduced Mr. Gordon McDougall who pre-
sented the Waterfront Plan to the Committee.
Mr. McDougall said that the Waterfront Committee was formed last August to
assemble diversified groups from Clearwater to acquire and develop as parkland
waterfront property to be maintained by the City. The area in the plan is divided
,into four sections, North Park, Coachman Park, Tennis Court Complex and South Park.
The North Park area includes the possibility of establiShing a 99-slip marina and
the acquisition of the Sand Castle property through negotiation. Coachman Park
will be redesigned with more open space and easier maintenance. It will be the
events area ,with the Bandshell as the focal point, children's activity and possibly
a community room in conjWlction with an existing structure. By eliminating one
tennis 'court, approximately 90' of green space will be made available. Handball
courts and another children's play area are also planned for this space. The
South Park property, owned by Norman Bie and WTAN will be acquired by negotiation.
This space will incl.ude a promenade, benches, trees and possibly a salt water
environmental center. Mr. McDougall said the Committee has finalized everything
except the marina and the community :room.
Mr. Snoyenbos asked Mr. McDougall what the time table is for the plan and
he replied that the first public hearing by the City Commission will be in Septem-
ber and the referendum will be December 4th, 1984.
Mrs. Peat questioned whether there was adequate parking in the area and Mr.
McDougall said that the Committee felt that unless there is a major event, parking
app~ars to pose no problem.
Dr. Rothman asked what type of plantings will be utilized in the overall
plan. Chris Papandreas said some palms would be used but mostly canopy trees and
green areas.
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Mrs. Wrigley asked about the marina and Mr. McDougall said it may be treated
as a separate project. It will depend on the acquisition of property and shOUld
be',done at the same time as the dredging 'of Dunedin Pass. He said there are also
environmental concerns.
Mrs. Canan asked how the plan would be financed and the total cost. Mr.,
McDougall said the total cost was between $8,000,000 and $12,000,000 and would be
assessed on property taxes.
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Mr. ,MCDougall said the Waterfront Plan Committee would like the support of
the Beautification Committee and a letter to that effect would be appreciated.
,'l'he Chairman thankod Mr. lotcOougall for coming to the meeting and explaining the
various features of the Waterfront Plan.
After Mr. McDougall left the meeting members discussed the marina, the ac-
quisition of,the various properties, the community room and the overall cost of
the project and ~e method of funding. The Committee was in agreement that no
n~ structures be built on the waterfront and that no private enterprise be in-
cluded ~n the plan.
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After discussion Mr. Snoyenbos moved that the Beautification Committee
strongly support the concept as identified by the drawings and proposals made
by the Comprehensive Long Range Waterfront Plan Committee for the Bayfront devel-
opment and so advise the City Manager and Commission. This motion was seconded
'by Mr. Krame and unanimously accepted by the Committee. A letter to this effect
will be written to the City Manager and cormni.ssion.
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, Mrs. Peat asked about the entrance median to Island Estates where most of
the plants,have'died from lack of water and Mr. Wilson explained that sprinkler
heads:would be installed in the median as soon as possible.
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Mrs. Wrigley'asked if the Committee could recognize the Homeowner's Associa-
'tion,thatdoes the best jOb on median plantings and Mr. Wilson suggested putting
it on' the agenda for next year.
, " As' there was no' further business before the COIrllli ttee, the meeting was ad-
journed "at 11:24' a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
"Edith'VandexweJ:p
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