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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
APRIL 23, 1979
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,Minutes of March Meeting
Introduction of New Board Membersf
Mrs. Margaret Rogers
Jay patoui1let (ex officio student member)
Scott Rost (ex officio student member)
Amy Corell (ex officio student member)
Reports:
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Financial 6th Period
Recreation/Open Space Plan
Bayfront,Tennis Courts '
Mandalay Playfield
Naming of,Parks
Glen Oaks Golf Course
$t. P~te~sburg Junior College Soccer: Fields
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
April 23, 1979
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The regula~ monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board
was held at the Department offices. 10 5. Missouri Avenue, on Monday,
Ap~11 23, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. Members present were Mr. Jack Gilmore,
Mrs. Edwin Grenelle, Mrs. Marguerite Krame, Mrs. Ginger McQuigg,
Mr. Charles Meeks, Mrs. Peg Rogers, and Mrs. Diann Schultz. Mr.
Graydon Howe and Mr. Gus Stavros, Chairman, were out of town and
unable to attend. Also in attendance ~ere new student members
Mr. Jay Patouillet and Miss Amy Corell. Mr. Scott Rost did not
attend. Further, Mr. Ream Wilson, Mr. Art Kader and Mr. Mike Kenton
were in attendance.
Mrs. Grenelle made a motion to accept the Board Minutes for the
month of March. Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion which carried.
Mrs. Schultz, Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board,
served as Chairman in the absence of Mr. Stavros. Mrs. Schultz
introduced new Board members Mrs. Rogers, and new student members
Mr. Patouillet and Miss Corell. Mrs. Schultz also, since the Board
has so many new members, asked each person in attendance-to intro-
duce themselves.
Mr. Wilson reported on the following items:
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FINANCIAL:, Board members were provided copies of departmental
expenditu~es through Accounting Period #6. The normal expenditure
for this period is 46.14% and, at the present time, the department
is speeding at the rate of 41.8%. It was also reported that expen-
ditures'for Glen Oaks Golf Course are below the norm and that reven-
ues for the course for the ~urrent period and year to date are ex-
ceeding expenditures.
,RECREATION/OPEN SPACE PLAN: Mr. Kader distributed to Board members
new charts which take into consideration Board memberst suggestions
'~which were made at the March meeting. Mr. Kader explained each of
the revised charts to the members which generated considerable and
'constructive discussion. Board members indicated approval of the
revised charts and were informed that the charts would be finalized
and included with updated narrative information which will be pro-
vided to all members prior or at the May Board meetidg~
'BAYFRONT TENNIS COURTS: Board memoers were informed that construction
of the new four (4) courts has been completed and that they are ex-
pected to be accepted by the City this week. Mr. Wilson also advised
members that replacement lights are on order as are new windbreakers.
MANDALAY PLAYFIELD: The Board was informed that the p1ayfield for
Mandalay Ave. on Clearwater Beach was approved by the City Commission
at their meeting of April 19, 1979. Mr. Wilson explai~ed that he
, ~ will be going before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to apply
..:J for a fence variance which is needed along Poinsettia Ave. Work on
this playfield is expected to begin immediately.
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NAMING OF PARKS: Members were advised that the City Commission
approved tne following names for park facilities: Valencia Park;
Del Oro Park; Kings Highway Recreation Center; and Wood Valley Park.
Mr. Wilson stated that signs will be made accordingly and installed
at each of these locations.
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE: Mr, Wilson advised Board members that
$10,076.00 is included in this year's Capital Improvement budget
for tne renovation of all 18 greens at Glen Oaks Golf Course.
Renovation was to include the removal of existing grass, tilling
the soil, treating the soil and planting new grass. However, Mr.
Wilson explained that the department has become increasingly aware
and concerned of the need to enlarge and to relocate some of the
greens. In some cases, existing greens are covered with shade
which retards the growth of grass and several of the greens are
small which limits the different locations in which to place the
cup. Since these particular problems could result in further
maintenance requirements a couple of years from now, it is felt
to be in the City's oest interest to correct them at the same time
that the greens are torn up for replanting. Furtner, to insure
the proper contours, size and locations of greens, Mr. Wilson has
recommended that the services of a golf course architect"be secured.
The architect recommended is Mr. Ron Garl who did an outstanding job
for the City a couple of years ago in preparing a feasibility
study for a proposed course in northeast Clearwater. Mr. Garl's
charge for the services 'to be rendered at Glen Oaks would amount
to 10% of contract price. In order to correct the additional prob-
lems with the greens as expressed previously, the entire $10,076.00
1Jlay De required on the front' 9, greens rather than all 18. That
being the case, Mr. Garl's fee would approximate $1,000.00. Mr.
Wilson suggested that this would be a worthwhile expenditure in
return for the expertise and assurance the City would gain in having
the work performed in a satisfactory manner. It was further ex-
plained to Board members that the department would expect to budget
an e~ual sum of money for next year to complete the renovation of
the back 9 greens. If this procedure is followed, the entire reno-
vation of the front 9 greens would more than likely take place
,during the months of July and August.
ST. PETERSBURG JR. COLLEGE SOCCER FIELDS: Board members were advised
that two (21 soccer fields have Eeen constructed immediately behind
the gymnasium of the Clearwater campus, but a lack of water and
irrigation system have Been a problem. A limited system for irri-
gation has neen installed and is expected to be in operation within
the next couple of weeks. Also, it was explained that the depart-
ment is currently trucking in top soil from the Countryside area to
the Junior College property to develop additional soccer fields east
,of those that now exist. Engineering estimates that 3,000 yards of
dir~ will be needed to cover this area. The department is in hopes
of having all of these fields ready for soccer play for the new
'season ~hich vill cegin approximately December, 197~.
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AQUATICS PROGRAM: Hr. Wilson explained that a recommendation will
be submitted to the City Managerts office for cons1de~ation of add-
ing a competitive swim program to the City's existing aquatic offer-
ings. Mr. Kader and Hr. Steve Miller, Supervisor II, have been
working on this program and are recommending that the City contract
with a swimming coach who would spearhead an AAU swim program. If
approved, the coach would be compensated through fees to be paid by
participating youngsters and not by City funds. Hr. Wilson assured
the Board that the addition of this program would in no way reduce
the department's continuing efforts to emphasize instructional swim
programs for youngsters and recreational swim opportunities. The
addition of the competitive program would be of no additional cost
to the City but would add a final dimension to a well rounded Clear-
water aquatic program. The cities of Dunedin, Largo and St. Peters-
burg have been into the competitive swim area for Bome time and the
Clearwater department has received many requests to do the same.
Board members expressed a general pleasure toward the proposal for
a competitive program.
COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. Gilmore welcomed new members to the
Board and expressed his pleasure toward the department adding a
competitive swim program.
Mr. Patouillet informed Board members that he was appreciative
of the opportunity of serving on the Board and looked forward to
future meetings.
Miss Corell stated that she looked forward to serving on the
Board as a student and expressed her pleasure at the City entering
into competieive swimming. She said that she has been swimming
competitively for private programs within tRe City and looks forward
to the Parks and Rec~e~tion Department's participation. Further,
Miss Corell asked, since she and Mr. Patouillet will be graduating
from Clearwater High School this June, whether or not they could
continue to serve on the Board during the summer months or until
,such time as they begin college. Mr. Wilson adv~sed that he would
check into the matter.
Mrs. G~enelle inquired about the status of the pilings at the
Magnolia St. Dock. Mr. Wilson will investigate.
Mrs. McQuigg expressed an interest in the Board discussing
recreation uaer fees at a future date, and inquired as to the pur-
pose of th~ construction taking place on the south side of the
Causeway leading to Clearwater Beach. Mr. Wilson will check with
Engineering and report back to the Board.
Mrs. Krame expressed her pleasure in the City offering a competi-
tive swim program and made a motion that the Board endorse such pro-
gram. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gilmore and passed unanimously.
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Mrs. Rogers asked if diving would be a part of the competitive
program and Mr. Kader responded that it would. Mrs. Rogers also
expressed concern about the lights at the Sid L1ckton Fields. Mr.
Wilson explained that the Cityts Electrical Division is performing
repairs at this facility and will be installing replacement lights
'of the energy conserving type of Diamond #5. Mrs. Rogers also
inquired as to the possibility of repai~ing or replacing the
bleachers on Little League Field 12. Mr. Wilson stated that this
would be done..
Mr. Meeks thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the
use 'of Jack Russell Stadium for his National Cup Soccer Champion-
,ship Game in which they beat the City of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr.
Meeks also invited Board members to attend a tournament of soccer
games and clinic to be held in the parking lot of Jack Russell
Stadium and Ray Green Field this coming Saturday.
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Mrs. Schultz expressed concern about dust and dirt blowing from
the construction work on the south side of the Causeway. Mrs.
Schult2 also 1nfo~med members that the regular May Board meeting
to be held on Monday, May 28, falls on a City holiday, Memorial
,Day. Mr. Gilmore made a mot:Lon tha.t the Board meeting be... moved
to the'lst Monday in June, June 4th. Mrs. Grenelle seconded the
motlo~,whicb carried.
There being no further business of the Board, Mrs. Mcquigg
,'moved 'for' adjournment. Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion which
carried'.
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