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Capital'ProjectB A brief status report showing the progress of various Capital projects,will be provided each Board member. b." ,Moccasin Lake Park status of reconunendations pertaining to ~~qui~i~ion '~f property and entrance road. c; , Glen'Oaks Golf 'Course The City Commdssionhas requested that the -:':~Parks 'and Recreation Department investigate the possibility of selling ,beer: at G1Em Oaks Golf Course to increase revenues. .. : : ,~ , ,. ." , : 'I, ,I. J '," , . ' {' , . ~ '; J , ' 'd~: . Mi., Art' Kruse Board suggestions, and approval will be sought ',coJ:icerning the expenditure of approximately $1,040.00 which Mr. Art,Kruse :'wilied'to,~heCity for a decorative fountain at the Memorial Civic Center. < 1-\:"" ' >~l, . ,,,;,' 'e.... M~m6rial Causeway Members will be updated on the emergency roadway which has 'also:been posted for bicycling and jogging~ .,;:t,:::(' ':,:-:;", '" " 'l1. ' other Reports ~(:~~~;,;:':;:;,r':<:,!" 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I ,..' ,,', . .,.,.......:'~.:~:.'..,.:: "j ,:.,;'::."".::.' :~'."'\':l"""'" ,-: CITY OF CLEARWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES July 28, 1981f The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the Department Offices, 10 South Missouri Avenue, on Monday, July 28, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. Members present ~ were Mrs. Edwin Grenelle, Mr. Jack Gilnlore, Mr. Graydon Howe, Mrs. Peg Rogers, Mrs. Diann " Schultz, and Mr. Ed Steiner. Also present were Mr. Ream Wilson and Mr. Art Kader. Board members Mrs. Marguerite Krame and Mrs. Ginger Mcquigg were on vacation and unable to attend. Mr. Charlie Meeks was also unable to attend. J Mrs. Schultz made a nlotion to approve the Board Minutes of June 2, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gilmore. Discussion ensued relative to the Minutes relating the Board's pleasure about the softball/soccer complex being named after former Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Eddie C. Moore. Discussion was for clarification that the actual naming of the park would have to be considered as a separate item by the City Commission. The motion to approve the Minutes passed. Mrs. Schultz then made a motion to approve the Minutes of June 23, 1980. Mr. Steiner seconded the motion, which passed. Mr. Wilson reported on the following: CAPITAL PROJECTS: Mr. Kader distributed a brief status report pertaining to all capital projects within the Parks and Recreation Department program. He explained and dis- cussed briefly each project. Concerning the project for the development of the Bayfront Parks, the suggestion was made that the site plan prepared by the State Department of Natural Resources be brought before the Board at their next meeting for discussion. MOCCASIN LAKE PARK: Mr. Wilson infonmed Board members that the question of alternative entrances to Moccasin Lake Park will be brought before the City Commission for their regular ~ meeting of August 7, 1980. As approved by the Board, the purchase of the Rasch/Updike r~. property will be recommended as a first choice. In the event a decision is made not to purchase this property, the second choice will be to use Owen Drive as the entrance as originally proposed. GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE: Menlbers were informed that the City Commission directed staff to investigate the sale of beer at Glen Oaks Golf Course in an effort to generate additional revenue. Mr. Wilson advised the Board that revenues of approximately $14,000 a year could result. Beer would be sold in cans and limited to clUbhouse consumption only. Members discussed this issue and indicated that beer should not leave the clubhouse, causing a litter problem, nor should it be allowed to be sold to persons wishing to take it across the street while viewing youth soccer games. Mr. Steiner made a motion that Glen Oaks Golf Course be given permission to sell beer for consumption in the clubhouse building only. 'Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion, which passed. Mr. Wilson advised the Board that he would inform the Commission of their recommendation and that it would be conditioned on satisfy- ing a1.1 local and State requirements. A letter has been received from the School Board of St. Cece1ia's stating that the Board had no objection to the sale of beer at Glen Oaks. This item will also be presented to the City Commission at their regular meeting of August 7 for consideration. MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY: ,Members were informed that the emergency roadway along the South side of the causeway has been completed and has been posted for pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles. It is receiving considerable use at the present time by joggers and cyclists. Mr. Wilson also informed the Board that sod has been ordered for planting and upgrading of the Causeway median immediately West of the East Bridge. :~, MR. ART KRUSE: Members were advised of an agreement entered into on July 14, 1959, .~ between Mr. Arthur Kruse and the City of Clearwater. Briefly, the agreement concerns the direction of one-third of the proceeds of an insurance policy on Mr. ,Kruse to be channeled toward the purchase and installation of a decorative and/or drinking fountain to be placed (1) / . III ,. , in the Memorial Civic Center serving as a memorial to Mrs. Mabel H. Kruse,the deceased :.. wi fe of Mr. Kruse. One- thi rd of the proceeds of thi s pol i cy, or $1 J 046.63, was recei ved recently by the City for thi s purpose. Mr. Wilson presented to members a brochure depicting ., ~ several small fountain statues which could be purchased for the amount s~ipulated and placed ~:: 9III'!Y in the gardens presently located in the buildingls foyer. The fountain lS available locally ,. 'from Unisphere Lighting Devices. Mrs. Rogers moved that a recorrmendation be made to pur- chase the fnuntain in accord with the agreement between Mr. Kruse and the City. Mr. Gilmore seconded th~ motion. Chairman Howe recommended that the project be discussed with Mr. John Peddy, the City.s Energy Officer. Mrs. Rogers I motion passed. , , " . OTHER REPORTS: 1.. Fee Increases - Mr. Wilson discussed with members a consideration to increase user fees for several recreational activities with recommendations to be made to the City Manager in the near future. The fees discussed were as follows: Increasing court fees at McMullen Park, .increasing basketball team entry fees, and establishing a new charge of $1 per person for productions offered by the City Players. Discussion by Board members ensued. Mr. Gilmore moved to recommend that a $1 charge per person be established for City Players adult productions, that tennis court fees at McMullen Park be increased by 25~, and that basketball entry fees be increased by $25. Mrs. Rogers seconded the motion, which passed four to one. Mr. Wilson also informed members that consideration was being given to increasing adult dance and bridge game fees by 25i per participant. Adjustments in fees for special classes such as these has been authorized by previous Commission action. 2. Pier 60 - Mr. Wilson informed members that he had met with the owner of the lease for Pier 60 and the architects who will be designing a new bathhouse facility for the ;;'. swirrlJling pool. Approvals are being sought by the lessee for the construction, and if time :~.. () pennits, a short instructional swim program at the pool will be pursued for the latter part .!-,' . of August, 1980. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: . Mrs. Grene1le - Requested that the Magnolia Street Dock be inspected for repairs that might be needed and to determine if a ramp for the handicapped could be installed. Mr. Kader informed her that discussion had taken place regarding these projects and that . further information will be brought before the Board at their August meeting. Mrs. Rogers -. Was a little l~te to the meeting and inquired as to whether or not the namjng of the softball/soccer complex had been discussed. She was infonmed that it had by Mr. Steiner when the Minutes of June 2 were approved. Mr. Howe - Inquired about whether or not a fence is planned for the perimeter of the softball/soccer complex. He was advised that fencing will enclose each field but that a perimeter fence initially may be limited to the North side of the complex to protect home- owners from balls going into their yards. Mr. Steiner moved that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m.. (2)