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10/22/1979 ;~;". ..... ft;:'::'~.,' .... >' ~}.."" ~~~{~~J: ~:.. . .~ 1 I . . ,,'" '., ' ", H ~ Equi pment :-" Tractor Edger '1. ,Joint use of 'fac,ilities--school system--City ,':: "J. , Other ~epor.ts 'Conlnents ,by Board: members ~' .\;':;"":.,'.r'., , " ",,' 5~' ,AdJourn. !~~:~~~~~;?~ ~ '::~:.. ( " ~'~ i':' ~ . ,'. ~. . ~l . l ~) ,," ," ,.,' ..' ~~'1f,f;;;~',"; ',",: i' .' ..,.' '. . ~'H':'.!J.t' ,;' ... ' , ;,:", . ,,' .J., ,'i , :,' V:L'(:'~1 .~' ~ ' '" '. . ;. '~~"""i;",' " , ,,' '. ' ," i~~.:.::~:',i: ..' .... .... '" }I~ ~/..tlo': ' >, ' ~, ,~~ ~~...\':\"'" .' : '.' . 1,/ It':''l:'i ~. ~ . r :} I t \ : l' ~~},i:'(:.,,::. .~.. . ~" ',.. ;';:" ' ~k:I';":""" ,~',I\,~', "':' ".. t~~(<'~,>;~",,'::::':/..> .',.,."..,',;: '."'. ' ~'''O' ',., ' ',' .,', '" S~\"':l.,.:"" ~ ,....,... . ~ .... .1 '(~ ~~. :<'$!,:i.~~ I ~'l{:~~.:~.~ ':~~., . 'I' ,.. ~\~ ~~~~t C.: ~E. :~',~\~. ,; ~i',~, , l.~: . . ~":"': ' ,>I- ~ p :}:/,.~:,",' ~~,~.. .f~rt'((.1 . . :~,';~ :., ~r'.' ~~.(,;:,',':' ' :]" " '.'''' . ,!:~;:,,',:' :: ~,., " .~ > ,~" '" , . ' ~ .. . ~,: , ~ ~ '.', \y::\.~.r \ ." ~:.. ~~.' " . ~~.~,:. ~ ".', '''' '. ..:,.f,..~~., v. . : <~. ::t;?~V'.(:.'. . \,' /,0. ,~.:J..~~.~. <". . ~ ~ "I': . :. - :j .. '.;' ~ ( 'tL{;>:" ' r '. ~, . . AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD . ..' ~ OCTOBER 22, 1979 ./ , " , ," ,'" ~, ' , " ::. . 1. Mfnutes of September ~4 meeting. Financial Report, Reports ': \.:;' " " ' 2. , , 3~ . ',' ~ " A~ ~pplications,for Grants. ,B. St. Petersburg Junior College. Soccer Fields. .. ~, " :1 , , , I,:; "" .\ '."\' , ',:\ c. Special Interest Instructors. D. 'Youth Soccer Program. . l.. ."k ,E. ,Bayfront Tennis Court Light~ng. ," '.;:: F. Clearwater Beach Association Youth Maritime Center' . ,. '. ~ G. . NRPA meeting - New Orleans i ' I .- ,:: " ,'.(". . .'..,1 ":: .~. . ~.~ :~~: ,I, .c,:' '.t'; . ,"c:~ . ..../. .J>', I, , : :: . " ,~ ..' l j"'. .' :1 I:' .c, " ~ \ c " '.; , l> ~ \ , . ~ . , '~ \ ~ ~. ':;1 ,) , , , ' . ~ . \ ~ ,,' 2) , 1'. j , "" , , - :\ " ,~ '; 'cr' , ; , ' . ~ I . " " ' ~;) . .:1/: t.,: " -:- l ~ ,':\' ..I.' '.' ',' .:.f '\' ~ :: ., ~. .. I ~ .J '. :~\,;.:: ",' ~fi;<,:;::,.. .\: '. \.* '.L o. . .c. '.,. J ".,... ~\ : .~, ,i,.. ,". . ,~c"" . {IT' d ~ ~,::' ,:'~ I .~II,.. ~~:. .', \/ ' :\'&~;;;? ", ) CITY OF CLEARWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES October 22, 1979 The regular monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the Department offices, 10 S. Missouri Avenue, on Monday, ,October 22. 1979. at 7~30 P.M. Membersprcsent were Mrs. Edwin Grenelle. Mr. Graydon Howe, Mrs. Marguerite Krome, Mrs. Peg Rogers, " Mrs. Dinnn Schultz, Mr. GUB Stavros and Mr. Charlie Mecks. Also present were Miss Joy Yost and Mr. Ream Wilson. Mr. Jack Gilmore nnd Mrs. Ginger McQuigg were unable to attend. Mr. Howe made a motion to approve the Board Minutes of September 24, 1979. Mrs. Grenelle seconded the motion, which passed. Chairman Stavros introduced Ms. Cynthia Nash, Chairman of the Beautification Council of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Nash informed the Board that she was recently appointed Chairman of 'the Beautification Committee and that as one of her major projects~ she is most interested in securing and donating a fountain for the lake at Crest Lake Park. She stated that her committee would make an ,attempt to raise funds for the purchase of said fountain if the City of Clearwater would be willing to accept the maintenance. Mr. Stavros asked each Board Member to comment an Ms. Nash's proposal. The general feeling of the Board was that they appreciated Ms. Nash attending the meeting and that they are most interested in her com- mittee's proposal to donate a fountain for the park. They felt it would add to the landscaping and overall beauty of the area. However. Board Members did express an interest for additional information relative to the operating costs the City would have to assume. They ,requested Mr. Wilson work with Ms. Nash to secure acquisition and maintenance costs to bring to the next Board meeting at which time they would consider a formal recommendation. Mr. Wilson reported on the following items: ,FINANCIAL: Members were informed that financial reports for the 13th accounting period had not yet been received. These reports will 'be made available to members at the next meeting. APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS: Mr. Wilson advised Board Members that the Department has submitted preliminary applications for two grants. The first grant would cover the rehabilitation of four parks (Plaza Park, Overbrook Park, Ray Green Field, and Chesapeake Park). The City could receive approximately $87,500 from this program and would be required to match it with approximately $37,500. He further explained that the $37~500 could come from Community Develop- ment funds since the parks to be r.novated are in low income areas. \\ \1 l' ,/ . " :,'";',, .' ~,.' ",,:", " " ',',"' ': :'>:',''',~~:>:'...,;::i'':: ::',' ,:,>.' ,;,:; " ... ,".; c', ... ,\" " :,' ,;. ':,;~~, "":",":" .s,:,,'/~,.; ,,' ," ..'. :",~,::::',""';,-, :','<1. "'>'1',"":':' ",','f.', ';';, , ,~, ' '.. ,..' '.. ":,:: ~ .;:;', ",,{... '1 t' '.ft,'. .~I ". ~,,:-::'. ~",,-;,..,.:>,:'..{:~},.( "'r' , ' ','! ' " , . , , ..,;' ' ",. ,', }. : '. ::.":l' '""",:,:,,,,:>...:'!';"':",'::' , ,.. ," ''t:;.:, ',' .. :'.. .',' " .',:.',:'::..,:::. ';: ' ': ',,, ,:'"":,,'l:",:',:,,,. ;";':::;,>,.",:,',, , . ' ' .: .'.~' . . . J ".: :....,.. ..., l ~, ,.' : ~, :~ '. . . " " '....,' '\, ,"!" ..;. ' '.':',. (:,,"":',,', ", ',>':','.:;'.~ ' " , .." '"' '.' "\,.1 '~.A,'"'.,, ',' ./."" ','- . """,~,,~,~'.,'.' :.'l':':'.':.:_:"'~~/':> .,. I , " '1 ' J ',':,'" ',:: " ',,:: ,:.:' ,,' '. ' ',' '..' ." , ..I 11 .. ,.,. > I" ,.; , ' , ' , ' r:.' '" \':.. I '.' ::,/<.'.',;-",: ",..,. I ' ,.' " ";, "'.:' .":<:' ',f:;-'- _ ':", ',' '1:: .;. '. .... '?" ..... " I":;"i~::,,:,,.\:l),)ii;;:'\':::,,~:::::';!((~;(::; <:::' :, ;: .,'~:',:.: ,..:<':;;:;;:;, .,~" ,. .".. , ,\ . I' ~,' ,,'i , :. -. .' ~ ..I . ~' ":'.",~. ~'j\::t :< ',' I ,,' \," p ~" ! 'L.:' I ! . ,>,": ::>,,~.;t:,::.' "" ,': ,: ...,::'" . '\. ~I . ~ . < . >",' " .. r' .' I ~. ...' o ~ . ~ " . '1 1, :.;"...,,:" ~... " I.... " , .. I ~ j, 'c, .' ~." > '," ~. ,., ',.\,P' Il..>. . ;,,<.,:';',:':.' .... .',., "'... , : I :.: ... \ . ::<i".~,(,,;::<, "',> .:/ ,,' '" .. ,.., " Tho second Brant would be for a maximum of $100tOOO from the Department of Natural Resources for the development of Moccasin Loke })nrk. In this grant, the City would be required to match approximately $63,000. $20,000 of this is available in an active Capital Improvement Project for Moccasin Lake and the remaining City ahare could be donated through in-kind services. Mr. Wilson stated that the possibility of receiving the above ,two grants is good at the present time. Mrs. Schultz made n motion to recommend thnt the City continue to pursue these grants. Mrs. Grenelle seconded the motion which passed. ST. PETERSBURG JR. COLLEGE SOCCER FIELDS: Members were informed that M~. George Hunt has voluntarily graded and leveled approxi- mately 9 acres east of the gymnasium for use by youth soccer teams. Mr. Hunt had four pieces of heavy equipment on the site for several days to accomplish the work. Mr. Wilson informed members that the City is in the process of ordering an irrigation system and grass seed for the area. When completed the site would accomodate six soccer fields. The Board directed Mr. Wilson to prepare a letter to Mr. Hunt thanking him for his generosity in volunteering to prepare the Jr. College area for soccer fields. '~ .~ ':.:U SPECIAL INTEREST INSTRUCTORS: Members were informed that the City Commission recently approved an item to authorize the City Manager to negogiate fees and charges for special interest recreation class instructors. Mr. Wilson stated that members should see substantial growth in special interest classes within the recreation program in the near future. " " YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM: The Board was informed that approximately 400 youngsters are presently participating in the Parks and Recreation Department's soccer league at the Jr. College. Portable restrooms have been requisitioned. '" 'I BAYFRONT TENNIS COURT LIGHTING: Members were informed that four courts have been lighted and are now available for evening play. Lighting on the remaining five courts should be completed within the next week. ~ ..' ' ,,' CLEARWATER BEACH ASSOCIATION: Mr. Wilson advised the Board that the Clearwater Beach Association has expressed considerable interest in completing the development around the Youth Maritime Center. Approximately $18,000 remains in this code and the association is intereste~ in constructing racquetball courts, renovating the basketball court, and installing new playground apparatus. The Association has expressed an interest in raiSing money to donate the playground equipment. Mrs. Schultz questioned whether the pro- posed marina would interfere with the development of this recreation area. Mr. Wilson assured the Board that plans would be prepared in the best interest of both facilities. :...: . ," \, ~: ' , , t~,;O' ~I >. '. ' }::;:':~, .1',; , 1" \ . ." -2- ~~ : ;, 1;,'.'. .' 1, " ,~ , " ' li,~ .' '\ ~ NRPA MEETING: Mr. Wilson informed members that he will be away from the office next week to attend the NRPA meeting in New Orleans. EQUIPMENT - TRACTOR EDGER: Members were advised that the Parke and Recreation Department recently acquired the tractor edger which heretofore has been assigned to the Public Service Department. He stated that the edger has recently been put in full use Bnd that considerable edging has been accomplished on medians around the City. This program is timely in that an ordinance was recently passed prohibiting people from allowing grass to grow in excess ,of 411 over the curbs. :> JOINT USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: Mr. Wilson stated that he and Mr. Kader had met with school officials to discuss the formulation of an agreement covering the joint use of school and City facilitfes. Basically, the intention is for the City to be able to use school facilities when convenient to the school system, and for the school system to use City facilities when convenient to the City. Further, it is proposed that no fees be charged since the use by one party would equal the use by the other. A study has shown that the use of facilities is fairly equal between the two agencies and, if charges were required, they would be fairly equal. <'h, ' . , ' :',:"',8)' ~,: . : . ~ :~', . I OTHER REPORTS: Mr. Wilson'advised members that the former City Players' storage room at the Youth Maritime Center has been renovated, that the lighting of the Chesapeake Ballfield has been completed and that the lighting of Diamond #5 at Sid Lickton is in progress and should be completed within two weeks. ~,:,,!~. , , COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS: ,.. , Ph L "''', :~~'", I-~f 1-. Y" ' -' , -'>." . Mr. Stavros - Mr. Stavros read a letter from the City Manager to the Board relative to an inventory of all undeveloped park properties. He requested that copies of the letter be provided to each Board Member and sent with the Minutes. Mr. Stavros also read a letter from the City Manager to local high schools inviting young people to,serve as student members of the Board. He requested that Mr. Wilson inform the Manager's office that Countryside High School students'~ere inadvertently left off the list and that a letter 'should be sent to that school. r t' J . ','.. :, .' Mr. Stavros a160 informed the Board that he had talked to the cross' country coach of Countryside High School and that the coach was looking for a suitable site to conduct cross country races. Mr. ,Wilson assured Mr. Stavros that the department has and will continue to work with local high schools in an effort to provide facilities. , ': . , , . " ", , , , Mrs. Schultz - Mrs. Schultz inquired about the effect the proposed marina would have on the Youth Maritime Center. She also continued to s~res8 the importance of the City acquiring land as soon as possible for Parks and Recreation purposes. (;:':0' ~~{;, ..... ~~ F~:,>:'" ' >):, , :l':' , !i~'::' . ~" ~~~';'I :, -3- ," ,', j,- >'~.i l ~:. ,~'. o Mr. How~ - No comment. Mrs. Rogers - Mrs. Rogers inquired about the two youth soccer groups now being formed in Clearwater. Mr. Meeks explained the soccer situation in that the two groups arc "The Clearwater Soc.cer Associationll and I1Clearwater for Youth". Mr. Wilson stated that he heard Clearwater for Youth would be conducting their program at the George Hunt fields on Drew and Belcher. He further stated that the fields recently graded at the Jr. College, if grass covers sufficiently, will be utilized primarily by the Clearwater Soccer Association. Mrs. Grenelle - Mrs. Grenelle said that property on the south side of Druid between So. Ft. Harrison and Myrtle Ave. is in need of mowing and clearing. Mr. Wilson said that he would forward this request to the Sanitation Inspector, Mr. Willard Stewart. /~ . Mrs. Grenelle stated that a tree located on the southeast corner of Garden and Court St. intersection causes a sight problem if you ~re trav.ling north on Garden Ave. Mr. Wilson stated that he would investigate the situation. Mrs. Grenelle made a motion to thank Mr. George Hunt for the work he did at the Jr. College and that a letter be sent to him from the Board. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which passed. ~:'.:: 'c Mrs. Grenelle inquired about the heavy equipment working around thel4th green of Glen Oaks Golf Course. Mr. Wilson informed the Board that this was a major drainage project and that work was virtually complete. .".0 ~ .' \.;,J L.:". " :~:T'''.~:'.:' . :r~ ,:: ' ;'.,' .- 11 . ~;) '.' ;\:~':: : , f>;,' ."' '.-:-1' ,'. ' .', '.. . " : . - ~ . Mr. Meeks - M~~ Meeks commented on the Court St. soccer field saying that he looked forward to its completion. St. Cecelia's School is constructing restrooms on their recreation center which will be acceBsi~le from the outside. Mr. Wilson informed the Board that he will inquire as to whether or not these facilities can be used by soccer players. ,Mr~~' Kr~me - Mrs., Krame stated that there are two benches with broken slats on Osceola Ave. between Drew and Eldridge. Mr. Wils~n said that he would investigate and take appropriate action. \ :- , .', I , \, .':. . ,~ !'} .'~' .( ~ Mrs~ Gienelle moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mrs. Schultz seconded the motion which carried. ';:r " :;..,. . \1 '_. .\ -I",' .l ~,. . j ...... . " ", '..~ . ~~:.. '". . .'.' . .' I.. ;/'::':'0. ~~ ~ ".; ,I < l:;.;:~,,:, " v',' ". ' ~~,?''''', !~::,;-, -4';"