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JANUARY 24, 1977
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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
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Recognition of Guests.
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2. Minutes - Month of November.
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Reports:
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Presentation:
Feasibility study for proposed golf course
(Mr. Ron Garl, Golf Course Architect)
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a. Activity Reports for November.
.b. Activity Reports for December. '
c. Departmental budget reports not available at present time.
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'Repo.rts:
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'a. 'P~opo.ed re~reation standards for 'Clearwater.
b." Cle'arwater Beach Marina/Recreation Complex.
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:',: ,:-C'. : McMullen Tennis, Complex - Lighting and Tennis Pro.
d~J,Wo6d~at~ at Countryside.
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~omments by Board Members.
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8'~", ',Adjournment.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 24. 1977
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The regular monthly meeting of the Parka and Recreation
B06Td was held at,the department offices ot 10 S. Missouri
Avenue on Monday, January 24, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. Present were
Mr. Dick Prokes, Chairman, Mr. Harold Robinson, Mr. Frank Tack,
Mr. GUB A. Stavros, Mr. Al Price, Mr. Bill Justice, Mr. Henry
McWhorter, Mrs. Melvin Taube, and Mrs. Edwin Grenelle. Also
present was Mr. Ream Wilson.
Mr. Wilson informed the Board that Mr. Moore was in Jackson-
ville attending a meetln'g of the Amateur Softball Association
and would return to the office the week of January 31.
A motion was made by Mr. Prokes, seconded by Al Price, that
the minutes as mailed to Board members for the month of November
be approved as received. Motion carried.
The Board received' copies of activity reports for the
months of November and December. It was explained to the Board
that copies of the Department's operating budget expenditures
were not yet available.
Mr. Ron Garl, Golf Course Architect from Lakeland, was
present and gave a presentation concerning the feasibility of
a ,80lf course proposed for north Clearwater. Mr. Garl discussed
. twenty various items including explaining the actual layout and
design of the course.. Included in his presentation were estimated
costs for both initial outlay and operation, estimated revenues,
and the best time to open and to begin construction on the course.
Mr~ .Garl spoke very favorably of the site that is proposed for
this construction saying that it is one of the finest he has
8een~ Board members directed numerous questions to Mr. Garl
which he .answered to their satisfaction. Mr. Garl stated his
feasibility study is virtually complete with the exception of a
soil analysis report which he is expecting at any time from the
Univ~riBiy of Florida. His final written study is expected to
be delivered to this office within the next ten days to two
weeks. The Board members and Mr. Wilson expressed their appre-
ciation to Mr. Garl for his time and excellent presentation.
Mr. Wilson reported on the following:
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a. Proposed recreation standards for Clearwater.
Roard members received information concerning
recreation standards that need to be formulated
for Clearwater. These are needed in that they
will become an important part of the retreation
element which will be prepared in coordination
with the City Planning Department and which will
become a part of the State's comprehensive plan.
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Board members were asked to study the proposed
standards and to inform Mr. Wilson as to their
feelings.
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b. Mr. Wilson stated the playing field and irrigation
system have been completed at the Clearwater Bench
Marina/Recreation Complex, nnd the well for the
landscaping on the south end will be completed on
Tuesday, January 25. Clusters of palms nnd other
landscaping materials have already been installed
in this section, and the irrigation system is ex-
pected to be installed the week of January 31.
'Immediately fol~owing this installation will be
the laying of sod.
Mr. A~ Price suggested that the Department study
the need for some type of fence to run along the
seawall on the area south of the tennis courts.
Mr. Price was joined by the Board in expressing a
concern over the safety of youngsters who may be
playing in this area once the development is
complete. The Board was assured that the stsff
would investigate and take the necessary action.
c. Mr. Wilson informed the Board the lighting for
McMullen Park was approved by the City Commission,
and installation of these lights would begin
immediately. This work is expected to be completed
within ten days to two weeks.
It was also announced that Mr. John Williams was
hired as the new Tennis Pro for McMullen Park, and
that he commenced his duties this past week.
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d. The Board was informed that the tennis courts,
basketball court, and parking lot for Woodgate
Park would be bid in February and awarded by the
.City Commission .on March 17. This Park has been
receiving good participation from the residents
living in the area.
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e. Mr. Wilson announced that Mr. Moore has formed
a committee to work on the site plan for Moccasin
Lake Park. Included on this committee are Mr.
Hike Paroby, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Mike,
.Kenton and Mr. Warren Renando from the Planning
De~ar~ment; Mr. Cecil Henderson from Engineering;
Mr. Keith Crawford from Traffic Engineering; along
with Mr. Moore, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Pat Tracy,
City Forester. A representative from the East
.Clearwater Rotary Club will also be invited to
serve.
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A motion was mode by Mr. Gus Stavros to place
Board Chairman Dick Prokes on this committee.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Harold Robinson
and passed unanimously.
f. The Board was informed that the tennis courts at
ROBS Norton Park are now complete and are being
used by the public. Mr. Wilson also reported
on the fact that swimming pool consultants have
been interviewed, and a list of the top three will
go to the City Commission for selection at the
next Commission meeting. It was explained to the
Board that this' facility is being built with
Community Development Funds and these funds must
be encumbered by June of 1977.
Mr. Stavros requested a. status on the finances and plans
that are available for the development of Crest Lake Park. A
motion was made by Mr. Stavros to have a report on Crest Lake
prepared for the next Board meeting. This motion was seconded
by. Mrs. Taube and unanimously passed.
Mr. McWhorter informed the Board of i piece of porperty on
Island Estates owned by the Catholic Church which may be avail-
able for the City to use for recreation programs at no charge.
The Board expressed interest in this proposal and requested the
staff secure a legal opinion as to this type of arrangement.
It was suggested that if the Parks and Recreation Department
. did use this property, it would only be developed with equip-
.ment or.apparatus which could be relocated in case the property,
at.Bome future date, would no longer be available td the City.
There.being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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