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June 3, 1992
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AGENDA
June 3, 1992
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Call to, Order ,
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III. New Business:,
A. ,Introduction of New Member
B. New' Ideas! J
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Old Business:
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A. 'Courtney Campbell ,Causeway', '(Completion)
B. Court' street Planting", , '" '
c. pinellas Trail (Clearwater's 'Section)
D. - ':Code Enforcement' (Active'Involvement)
E., . North ',Greenwood Area (Discussi~n)
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MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
June 3, 1992
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Hembers prese'lt
William Baldwin
Bernie Baron
Lawrence Lindner
Robert Resch, III
Marie Wyatt
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Membere Abaant
Candace Gardner-Excused
Barbara Huber-Excused
William Waller
Marie Wyatt-Excused
city staff
Ream Wilson., Di.rector
Parks & Recreati.on Department
The regular meeting of the Beautification Committee was held in the Parks and
Recreation Department. 0 Conference Room at the city Hall Annex, Wednesday,
June 3, 1992.
Meeting was called to order by Robert Resch, Chairman at 9:05 a.m.
A~proval of Minute.
Larry Lindner moved to approve the Minutes of May 6, 1992. aill Baldwin seconded
the motion which carried. ,..~
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Resch welcomed newly appointed board member, Bernie Baron, to the meeting.
Mr. Baldwin asked if the Conunittee may want to attempt to introduce the xeriscape
e. program to the general public. Mrs. Wyatt suggested coordinating efforts with
the Chamber of 'Commerce and Clearwater Garden Club public events to attract
larger groups of people. Mr. Baron asked if the city of Clearwater or the
Chamber of Commerce could represent the xeriecape program? Mr. Wilson stated
that a xeriecape project was developed at the city of Clear'tlater' s Utility
Dopartment where each of the plant materials are identified. He also stated that
, Hark Roether, Nursery Superintendent, is very well versed in xeriscaping and if
,the Committee wished to present the xeriscape project to the pUblic, Mark would
assist them in their efforts by bringing samples of plant materials,' mulches,
etc. and answering questiono. Also, he mentioned that ,the Committee may wish to
invite Mark to tho next Beautification Meeting to discuss their ideas.
Hr. Lindner asked when the program was originally introduced, if there was an
information pamphlet printed, and if so was it sent out to residents with their
water bills? Hr. Wilson stated yes, there is a pamphlet and he would find out
if it was sent out to residents. Mr. Baldwin sU9geElted asking the st. Pete Times
to print a mini series on xeriscaping to inform the public. Mr. Baldwin stated
that the City of-Clearwater may want to include examples of their xeriscaping
efforts in these mini series ,articles. Mr. Resch asked members to look at a
major. xeriscspe planting on residential property just north of the Oak Grove
,Middle School (corner of Belcher and Oak Grove street, left side) which was
installed by UPARC technicians. Mr. Baron aaked if a demonstration of the
xeriscape project could be placed on the Memorial Causeway? Mr. Wilson stated
the only demonstration program the City currently haa ia at the Utilities
Building. Mr. Wilson atated that an area where there is a lot of foot traffic
would be a good site such as at Crest Lake Park, Plnellas Trail, etc.
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Mr. Resch asked Mr. Wilson if the Linear Park system could be featured in the
Parka and Recreation Communique Magazine and he stated yes. Mr. Lindner otated
he would contact a representative of the ~See Magazine" to ask if they could
expand their publication to include a map showing different pointn of interent
such as parka, tennia courts, golf courseD, trails, marina, boats, etc. in
,Clearwater. Mr. WilDon euggoBted also calling the Chamber of Commerce and the
SUncoaBt Chamber for their input.
Mr. Wilson a1eo brought to the Committee's attention that the Parke and
Recreation Department's electricians are installing white twinkle lightB in the
treea for downtown Cleveland Street and Station Square Park. The Downtown
Clearwator Association will be funding the lighting. The lights will be lit at
aundown and go off at 11 or 12 p.m. The evergreens in the grade planters on
Cleveland street have been removed and replaced by a flowering perennial. Small
signs saying "trash" have been placed on the brick planters downtown to inform
the public that they Are trash receptacles. The Downtown Association requested
that the City plant more annuals in the plant.er beds downtown. They are
currently working together on a prcpoaal that the city would inat.all the annuals
and amend the soil twice a year. Once planted, a maintenance contract could be
drawn up to maintain the annuals and t.hen Bubmitted to several landscape
companies for bids. The bids could then be discusBed with the Downtown
Clearwater Association to find out what they may wish to contribute to the
project's maintenance.
Mr. Baron asked if the area where Cleveland and Gulf-to-Bay meet could be
anhanced7 Mr. Wilson explained that the streetscape project beginning at the 400
block on Cleveland Street has been extended up to Myrtle Avenue and the long
range plan is t.o take the project from Myrtle Avenue to the Cleveland
Street/Gulf-tc-Bay int.ersection. However, he stated that this section io not ae
of yet funded and an official agreement has not been aubmitted to do this
seetion. The original concept for the streetscape project was for the entire
section from the curve to the water.
OLD BUSINESS
North Greenwood Area
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Mr. Lindner contacted Ralph Linn, North Greenwood Advisory Board member,
reqarding coordinating efforts in beautifying the North Greenwood area.
Mr. Linn explained to Mr. Lindner his concerns regarding the Marshall street
Sewer Plant landscaping and expraaoed his recommandation,of plant.ing red maple
and live oak trees in the area. Mr. Lindner lls}ted if o~,r Nursery Superintendent,
Mark Roether, could call Mr. Linn to discuss this and he responded yes, he would
contact him.
Courtney Campbell cau.eway
Mr. Wilson informed members that the courtney Campbell CauBeway beautification
project, is now complete.
Court St.reet
Mr. Wilson informed members that the Court Street median project will begin soon.
Pinella. ~rail
Mr. Wilson stated that the Pinellaa Trail route approved by the City Commission
runs through East Avenue, making Eaet Avenue one way southbound for vehicular
traffic. The bike trail will be installed along the east side of East Avenue and
connect at Jeffords/Magnolia to the abandoned railroad right-Of-way. Pinellaa
County is funding thia section of trail. The city of Clearwater and Pinellns
County consultants will be meeting the first part of July to determine the exact
approach to be us\'d for the downtown section of trail. pinellaa County is funding
the grading, clearing, ,construction, etc. for the trail. Mr. Daron suggested
making an offshoot of the trail through downtown Clearwater. Mr. WilDon agreed
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that this is a qoodidea. and this plan will be diecuBoed at the July meeting
with County consultants. He also informed members that the City of Clearwater
will be installing trees along Jones Street to Myrtlo Avanue to make the trail
aa attractive as possible. Therefore, tho City will be assuming the maintonance
of treeD i.e. planting, watering in, trimming, removal, ete.
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Hrs. Wyatt stated she was concerned about the old abandoned butldings located in
downtown Clearwater and the exterior appearance such as peeling paint, broken
windows, etc. She. stated that the city looks old and broken down. Mro. Wyatt
asked if something could be done concerning these areas. Mrs. Wyatt asked if
there was a It&t of common Code Enforcement guidelines. Mr. Rosch stated yes,
and KJ:s. Wyat.t was provided the list. Members were encouraged to report
buildings that may be in viollltion of code to the Code Enforcement Office.
Mr. Wilson explained to the Committee that there are three exciting proposals
being preponted to the City commission.
1. East End Project - Would extend from Missouri Avenue down past Greenwood,
from Cleveland over to Court Street. Two proposalB have been submitted
from reputable development companles.
2. ' West End - Haas Brothers property which would lead into what 1s to be done
with the tennis court.s landscaping on the opposite side.
3. city Manager, Michael Wrlght's proposal on buying the Sun Bank Building
for a new city Hall would put employees into the downtown area. This
proposal includes the Bill Kravitz's property near the post office. Old
exiBting buildings will be torn down and a new landscaped parking lot
would be installed.
Mr. Wilson suggested members of the Committ.ee may attend the city Commission
meetings held on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p. .m. The city Hall proposal meeting
will take place on June 9.
t, There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at
10:25 a.m.
ReBp8ctfully BUbmitted,
La.ura Burgess
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