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09/24/1979 ~t,;,?i";;,/':':;,,~': r:, ."." '.., ~~i,':,{;,/"';" ... ~1'" ...." " ~;0;:j~(},;'.;::,,:;:,:: ,::' ;::, l;!::'t:t~;;~' ';':',~', ~" , " . . ~ ' :'I , ' _ ,. ~ 01 ", t. J ~., t,. '~n.' ~:~~::':?":;;'.. I.~;' :' ' f1 i ~::t. ~\ j" c ~~(:>;,;,:~,' " :1,:1,...; '.~",c i I ~. I , .,~. . ~ ;. I , ~J:;;';/::.,: f:: ". ~""",(1)" ,", " m:!I::",),,\??',\,:,:",;',' ..r.. ~""'. .,,' ,,'" Ij~ri;;~S\;;l:.~,.,,,' ,,:;.,: ~~N i;",;-,; ':'r'" ~ir~~" '. ,,' ~(,;:::. ' ;~;~:f'::::',,' . ,~~.'\' ,.;, I' r:;',~:,: ;r.~l::=, ~~, 1....\. I'. 1";:, ' , ' (,'1:.::,: :.. iW::::" .,.. 'l,'j"" .. ' . ':':,... . . ~; , c :!-'~c? ," " ~~~;:;:?}:';::'," ',' ::.......\ ". ".\; . ,I " " , I",', , ' ~ .: '," . ," . ,~ '" '. AGENDA PARKS & RECREATION SEPTEMBER 24, ,,/ , ./ F "'. ' , 'I ~/ :.;'1' " " BOARD MEETING 1979 } :' 1~ ~inutes'of August 27th I ~.' meeting. " I ',' 2. ,': Reports, . :., ..n," A. Financial ~ ~. " . 'c .: ~:. ':' "/ B. Meeting between Mr. Stavros and City Commission : ,.. C'. 1979/80 Budget D. Recreation Fees E. Gardens Memorial Civic' Ce.nter Kruse :~I F. Parks Space ,Plan, ',1.. , < Recreation Open & G. Island, Estates ...,(,j: . . ," :,t. 1 " : -/ ~ :. Play gr ound H.' Glen Oaks Course " ," G,olf .'1 ~ Field . ~'. " ~ St. Soccer Court ;1. J. ',Comp'e'ti tive , ;; . I',. Swim Program' . , " . . ~ ~ :./ . c< .\ I~; "'.:~;;, ",l L ~~ '/3'. by, Board, Hember,s Comments .,,', :,':'; 4 '.' :::,'::~C! the r . .~: ~:' .~ ~ '.: . Bus'1ness .t' ", "'5:>" A~j ourn ,< , .: ~ , " " " I, ,. ~ T ~ , , " : " " .', . ,,' r:' . ~ , . . , .' ,\ ':; " " , < \' ~. .' . : :~c: ~... , ~.::. : \ :: ' . .~:: . . " ," .,:. ':r:. .,:."': . ,,) '" .\.; .' " '*.' , ~ c :", ,:', " '" , ' " " ,..;" ,.,.....:, ..... ..... ','.'r. " >.,;,~\i ~ CITY OF CLEARWATER / PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 1979 The regular monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the Department Offices, 10 South Missouri Avenue, on September 24, 1979. Members present were Mr. Jack Gilmore, Mrs. Edwin Grenel1e, Mrs. Peg Rogers, Mr. Graydon Howe, Mr. Gus Stavros, Mrs. Ginger McQuigg, and Mr. Charlie Meeks. Mrs. Marguerite Krame and Mrs. Oiann Schultz were unable to attend. Mr. Ream Wilson and Mr. Art Kader were also present. Mr. Meeks made a motion to approve the Board Minutes of August 27, 1979. Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion, which passed. Mr. Wilson reported on the following items: FINANCIAL: Members were infonned that as of the end of the 12th Accounting Period the Department was spending at a rate of 88.6% of its budget. This is 3.7% under the normal expenditure rate for this period of 92.3%. Members were also informed that Glen Oaks Golf Course was spending at a rate of 93%, or .07% over the norm. MEETING BETWEEN MR. STAVROS AND THE CITY COMMISSION: Members were advised that Mr. Stavros attended the City Commission Work Session of September 4, 1979 to relay to City Commissioners the concerns of the Parks and Recreation Board for the importance of acquiring additional park land as soon as possible. Mrs. Schultz attended the meeting with Mr. Stavros. Mr. Wilson showed Board members publicity covering this meeting and thanked Mr. Stavros and Mrs. Schultz for taking the time to meet with the City Commissioners regarding this important issue. 1979j80 BUDGET: 1979/80 Budget Requests as submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department have been approved. However, the 3 new employees requested for next year are questionable and will be considered at a later date. RECREATION FEES: Mr. Wilson explained that the City Commission voted against the increased fees at Glen Oaks Golf Course, but tabled for future consideration the fee adjustments proposed for other recreational activities. Board members were informed that the 1979/80 Budget for Glen Oaks has increased approximately $38,QOO due to the fact that the course, for the first time, will be paying the interest on the Debt S~rvice. The proposed fee increases were expected to generate sufficient funds to cover this additional expense. Considerable discussion ensued by members about the fees at Glen Oaks. Mrs. Schultz had previously called the office and wanted the Board to be informed of her desire to pursue the increased fees. Other Board members expressed similar feelings since the expenditures for Glen Oaks have escalated con- tinuously while fees have remained the same. Mr. Wilson explained that the renova- tions now taking place at Glen Oaks, which necessitates participants playing only the back 9 greens, may have added to the displeasure of participants who objected to the fee increases at the City Commission budget hearing. Members commented that the situation should be monitored during the first few Accounting Periods of 1979/80 and felt that revenues should equal expenditures. KRUSE GARDENS--MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Wilson informed Board members of landscape work now being performea at Kruse Gardens. The rose beds are being prepared to receive new rose bushes which will be planted during the early part of October from funds donated by the Memorial Civic Center Association. The Association donated $420.00 for this purpose. Mr. Wilson stated that substantial work is also taking place on the Causeway, Island Estates~ and other landscaped areas on Clearwater Beach. .. , ~ .~. :,. ~r' :::\;.i./~\~.;~ ~ :~ I;' :~ i J '~~':>; :': ~. ~.~ ). ~;i -l, I ,,\1- ~. . ~ . , ';" . 'J ~ J' ' ~'" ; . ~ .' ", , '.~' , .'~) ;1;: R.o '#:" . \. ~ F'" " ;'t~ :: ":' V,, , ;"1:' . i/ ~-;.~ :~f , -1- . ., ,.... .' .....'.,.~ ~ > . ,.,":,l':.':..~'t:'. ~'.: ..~/~.~;:.,.;~:"...\..~.\'t..:. ".' !'.~..,'~ .', '.' ',':,~: ~"~~,~:"j-l.'.:":,~.~. j ',. ~ o .' ,,' . ' ~ I .)< ',"J' .'.:' 1',. ~ '. I '. "J" ....,... . I'~ ~"~ I : .. . ~ . . i. I; ~. :;>, '. '.; . r.' , Rains and an unusualy number of vacant positions have limited the work previously done in these areas. Members were also advised that the Department has taken OVer the operation of the tractor-edger which heretofore had been assigned to the Public Service Department. This edger, even though it will be operated by an employee taken off a tractor~mower, should be invaluable for edging the miles of medians which exist on the Causeway, Island Estates, Morningside, Court Street, and Country- side. PARKS AND RECREATION OPEN SPACE PLAN: Mr. Kader informed members that the complete draft of this plan has been finished and forwarded to the Planning Department. He mentioned that Board members previously had received and discussed the first half of the plan which included objectives, demographics, inventory, standards, and identification of needs. Mr. Kader was lnfonmed by the Planning Department that he should receive the complete draft of the document within two weeks. The draft will then be made available to Board members. If received prior to next monthls meeting, members will be called and copies could be picked up at this office if desired. GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE: Mr. Wilson advised the Board that the grass on the front 9 greens is covering rapidly but that erosion from heavy rains has been a continual problem. The front 9 greens should be ready to open to the public in approximately two weeks. Mr. Wilson also explained that Engineering is performing major drainage work around the 14th green, which should be completed in the near future. COURT STREET SOCCER FIELD: Mr. Kader met with the project engineer at this site last week and was informed that the grading could be completed in about one month. Mr. Wilson explained that immediately upon the completion of the grading, the Parks and Recreation Department would install an irrigation system and the area will be sodded by the Engineering Department. Further, fencing for the West, South, and East sides has been ordered. Mrs. Rogers expressed a concern about scheduled com- pletionof this field and mentioned that St. Cecilia's School is interested in haVing the same thing done to their property. Mr. Howe indicated that using property for dry retention areas as well as recreational facilities is a good idea in that two needs are satisfied. : COMPETITIVE SWIM PROGRAM: Mr. Wilson informed the Board that approximately 300 youngsters participated in a competitive swim program this summer, and that about 200 attended the final pool championships conducted at the Bobby Walker Pool. Members were also shown the trophy which was won by the City's AAU team for an out of town swim meet. OTHER ITEMS: Mr. Wilson explained that the sidewalk has been completed at the Crest Lake Park playground and that the area is now accessible to handicapped persons and babies in strollers. Mr. Stavros commented on the attractiveness of the area and, along with other Board members, expressed a pleasure in seeing such an increased use of the facility which has resulted from the playground installation. Mr. Wilson also informed members that approximately 100 feet of fencing has been washed away at Carpenter Field by the heavy rains of Sunday, September 23. Many Department employees are assisting the Public Service Department with items such as sandbags and ditches which are needed to alleviate various water problems. .... ~2~ ",;...,; "":' ...',' ".,', ' ..,;~:' '~":'" ,.''",'" ',..' '..".,',~,;'" ,,','.:....' ,~:- .',:;''';:'~.:',....'''''': ."\.....',' ,..,:,1 " ': ;i;:: {i;: :;I\;,~;>,,:;:y;'::' ';' ,":' - .. .,,"'~' \ " /"....,," , ';:''', '," r, .:,'" " , ',' ': " '" ::' ': ::'~"'}"::,:;Ds;;""cI:;\7\:'~i; :'~;,~ ::::"'I",;>,':~'~:'t:\;;:};\,:;~\:'~;:~\:;:S;},:..~: ,. ,l' ",~:. \ '.~~ .," '.. ,....) :l-:.,',',.\.l.,..",",. \'.~..:..,~:c.... ;'!'. "I'" ,...," "". ," ..,,>":~:':, " . ..:,,',:~\~L: ,::-;' ", " ,', :,.':::"::', ~','"." ",'i :"':':'~" \..:, l T '.".:.It,'~'.' r.~..~...t'.' ~.. .1'...S.'.:L:.~;.: ..::;~j .,... ..... ".~':',~" .:.I,.c:....,'". '~":"~ ',,', ',~ 1'" ,"::;'\','~>. ,~:,-:"':,:.:I., \~:..,.,\.:., ",..'.,.....1/"'..'.. ',,' {,',,::"., ..;~... ' . j:",i}\::',':;:,';;::: :';';,; i;' :~:. ,,':.,i'~ ..::1,. ,>.:,':,::', .,,:;: '~, I," ",' .,~. ::" ,', :'\' . '1' :i '.': .:' . ~. '." . l "", ," ~:.'~\> . '. ',., . .~,. '.,':,. .;.:......t,..:.....:..b.....j':.!~..:.:.:.;~.I.......~...,.:.."....:,:.::.':~:..:.~I.~'..::...:'::..::.I~'t .' ... The Board was also advised that Mr. George Hunt had disced the area proposed for soccer fields at St. Petersburg Junior College, but that heavy rains have detered ,~ him from grading the area. COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS: '> ",,0 'I. . i,':,: l',:. : " C:,' . , " I~ . . , . L': , T' . J r: . ';1 i:, }"J.<'l>. ' " . ' ... .' A',~, . \~. .' (;;'::'0 '~)':", :'r;r.", j~ ,'.' ' ~!:',( . ',' > tlFr.u:_ ", " ~ ' ,t:': , 1 ,:", ': " ( !.. Mr. Wilson expressed a comment forwarded to the office by Mrs. Schultz. Mrs. Schultz expressed an interest in a future bond issue for parks and recreation,' but that the issue be separate from a library bond issue. Board members appeared to be in favor of a separate issue as suggested by Mrs. Schultz. Jack Gilmore: Mr. Gilmore spoke in favor of a separate bond issue and indicated that it should contain something for everyone. He expressed an interest in fees at Glen Oaks and thought the idea of combining a retention area and soccer field on Court Street is a good one. Mrs. Edwin Grenel1e: Mrs. Grenelle mentioned that a sign reading uNo Loitering" was placed in front of the Magnolia Street dock. She felt that the sign should be removed in that many persons just go to the dock to enjoy the scenery. Mrs. Grenel'e also indicated concern about a metal barricade at this facility which requires that people step over the barricade. Mrs. Peg Rogers: Mrs. Rogers informed Mr. Wilson that her new address is 1472 Rosetree Court, Clearwater. She also inquired as to reduced fees for children who play tennis at McMullen Park during non-prime time hours. Mr. Wilson informed Mrs. Rogers that this item will be referred and considered by the City Commission when the fees for general recreational activitites are discussed. Mr. Graydon Howe: Mr. Howe expressed a concern about the development being planned for the area immediately adjacent to Woodgate Park. He stated that a two-story condominium wi 11 be " ocated approximately 20 feet away from the two acres of Wood- gate which 'presently may be used as a soccer field. However, persons living in these particular units might be concerned in the future if the City decides to build a swimming pool, lighted recreation facility, or recreation center building on this two, acres. Mr. Howe also suggested that Mr. Wilson look into the swale running through Woodgate Park. He feels that it has been partially filled, keeping it from satisfactorily carrying water. Mr. Howe also indicated that a City program to acquire open space for parks and recreation will help alleviate a city-wide drainage problem. Mr. Charlie Meeks: No comment. , Mr. Gus Stavros: Mr. Stavros discussed the Performing Arts Center and Theater, and indicated that a rose garden would be developed. Further, he informed the Board that monies for the maintenance for this garden have been pledged. Mrs. Ginger McQuiqg: Mrs. Mcquigg invited Board members to attend a swim meet at Bobby Walker Pool at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 29. ,() There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. -3- """'1" ,1 " . " q . ,;: ,'~,<',:::)':,.': ',: ,II. .' ~ "I , ' . ". . ,.'" t, : ~: ':'~ l.' . t 1- \ " ! ,:.' I ,l~, :', ~ ''", ,~., , c , '. I'" ~ . ';~::?'~:~<;:"'::. /,:~',;:.'::;' 'j, ": : ,. j ~, I, \ J..... ",'.: "';,:-::,' . ~~: " ,. '. ';'<'.'~.'. i'>'~:~':'~"~"/" . ., ~ , -! . 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