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'J \ \ \ \ PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ( AGENDl\ NOVEMBER 28, 1983 , , , "~ , , Approval of Board Minutes of Monda~, October 24, 1983. 2. Reports: a. Response to Board Members Comments 1 " ' 1. Trash receptacles for the Eddie C. Moore Soccer Fields 2. Bleachers for the Eddie C. Moore Soccer Fields 3. Crest Lake Park Restrooms b. Chairman and/or Co-Chairpersons of Board - This item was continued from the October 24 meeting. c. A~lication for Grant - Tract 61 - Members to be advised of application being prepared for a grant for the development of a Baseball Complex in Countryside. d. Crest Lake Park - Update on progress of renovating lake. e. Downtown Bayfront Committee - Members to discuss Minutes of 'Downtown Bayfront Committee which were included with Board Minutes. . f.' Adopt-A-Park - Members to be informed of status of program. g. December Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Members to discuss changing date of December Board meeting. (Monday, December 26, is a City Holiday) h. 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City of Clearwater J PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES November 28, 1983 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was hcld'a~,_, Department Offices at the City Hall Annex, 10 South MiDsourl Avenue, on Monday, ,November 28, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Members present included Mr. Charles Wood, Mr. Buck Fincher, Mr. Murray Fuchs, Mrs. Nancy Morgan, and Mrs. Diann Schultz. Student member, Kim Rogers, was also in attendance. Also in attendance was Ream Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director. Members, Mrs. Ginger McQuigg, Dr. Ira Berger, Dr. LaMar MacNutt, and Mr. Eric Ford were unable to attend. In the absence of Chairperson, Ginger Mcquigg, Mr. Fuchs moved that Charles Wood serve as temporary Chairman. Since a quorum was not present at the beginning of the meeting, members decided to postpone approving the Minutes of the October meeting until the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Wilson proceeded with reports outlined on the Agenda. Response to Board Members Comments - Mr. Wilson informed members that some trash receptacles had been taken to the soccer fields at the Eddie c. Moore Complex, but that others would also be placed at the faCility. He mentioned that bleachers might be needed alongside the larger field and stated that he would discuss this with soccer representatives. He also informed members that the graffiti had been 'removed from the walls and ceilings of the Crest Lake Park restrooms and that the facility has recently been painted inside and outside. Chairman and/Co-Chairpersons of the Board - Members discussed the value of having either one chairperson of the Board or co-chairpersons. TIle general feeling was that it would be an advantage to have co-chairpersons in that the workload could be shared, one or both would be present for Board meetings, and one could represent the Board at other meetings in the capacity of chairman. Mr. Fincher moved that Charles Wood and Diann Schultz be elected as co-chairpersons. Mrs. Schultz at first declined the nomination in that she had just accepted a position with the Computer Program Training Project. She thanked the Board for its consideration but felt that she might" not have sufficient time. Mr. Fuchs asked Mrs. Schultz to reconsider her decision in that she has considerable experience on the Board and that she could be valuable as a co-chairperson. Mrs. Schultz recon6idered and accepted the nomination. The motion as made by Mr. Fincher to elect Mr. Wood and Mrs. Schultz as co-chairpersons passed unanimously. Members discussed the fact that Mrs. Mcquigg has done an outstanding job as Chairman for the past two years and respected her feelings expressed at the last meeting that her present 'job is consuming more time. However, members asked Mr. Wilson to contact Mrs. McQuigg to determine if she could continue to serve on the Bayfront Committee as a representative of the Board since she has been involved in the workings of that committee. Mr. Wilson stated that he would contact Mrs. Mcquigg. A~lication for Grant - Tract 61 - Mr. Wilson explained to members that the Department will be forwarding an application for a FRDAP Grant to " Tallahassee on Tuesday, November 29. The grant will, if approved, provide for the construction of three little league baseball fields, a picnic area, walking paths, etc, at Tract 61 in Countryside. He informed members that this particular grant would not require any cash contribution from the City in that the appra.ised value of the land would be used as the City's share. -1- '" " ~, I ' "'......-' i.\ o For example, an nppraiaal of the property was required by an M.A.! appraiser approved by the State. The property was appraised at $945,000 for the 21 acres. Since eventual development of the little league complex will approximate $262,000, the total project coat would approximate $1,200,000. This being the case, the State would contribute 1/3 of the total project cost, for a maximum of $250,000. Therefore. if the application io accepted by the State, the City could receive 4250.000 toward the construction of the little league complex, with the City contributing approximately $12.000, which is currently in that active Capital Improvement Project budget. Mr. Wilson explained that the project would consist of three little league fields but that original plans included a fourth larger field for senior league age youngsters. However, the larger field would consume a considerable portion of the property. encroach on wetlands. and neceasitate the removal of a considerable number of trees. It would adversely affect the environment of the park and it was staff's feeling that the grant application would receive more favorable consideration if thia field was deleted in favor of a picnic area. Points are awarded by the State and those projects with multiple use recreation are given higher priority. For example. the Tract 61 project will now not only include little league ballfields. but also a picnic area and walking paths. Further, had the larger field been included. the project would have encroached on wetlands and would have required a permit from the Department of Environmental Regulations. Securing a permit of this type is questionable. Also, monies that would have been expended for the larger field could now be spent to construct a restroom/storage building to service the little league fields. Mr. Wilson advised members that the application will have to compete with other applications submitted by other governmental bodies and that the City should be hearing something around February or March of 1984. Crest Lake Park - Mr. Wilson showed an aerial of Crest Lake Park and explained that the lake is currently being drawn down. Once the draw down is completed. the shores will be allowed to bake for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. at which time heavy equipment would be used to remove growth around the North and West shorelines of the lake. Since the materials would be dry, they could be carried immediately away from park. Mr. Fuchs asked about ducks and fish that are currently in the lake and Mr. Wilson explained that persons owning private lakes will be encouraged to pick up ducks if they so deaire and, hopefully. the majority of fish will survive in the water that remains in the center of the lake. Downtown Bayfront Committee - Mr. Wilson explained that he had met with the Downtown Bayfront Committee at a breakfast meeting last month and relayed that the Committee will be making a proposal in the near future to the City Commission. He explained that the Committee is not in favor of the removal of the Bayfront Tennis Courts. however. they did agree to the removal of the one court in the Northwest corner, which would add additional green space to the intersection of Cleveland Street and Drew. He stated that a part of the propossl includes the acquisition of the Sand Castle property. with the development of a marina and park on the Bay side, with private development taking place on the upland side. including the possible vacation of Osceola Avenue. Mr. Fuchs questioned the acquisition of the Sandcsstle property and felt that it might be too expensive. Mrs. Schultz also asked about the vacation of that portion of Osceola Avenue. and Mr. Wilson explained that it was that portion on the North side of Drew Street. The vacation did not include Osceola or property around the Chamber of Commerce or Haas Brothers. Members expressed strong opposition to the elimination of the Bayfront Tennis Courts. however. they did approve of the Northwest court being removed in favor of creating additional green space. Further, Mrs. Schultz and members agreed with a need to improve the boat launching facility adjacent to the Youth Maritime Center. -2- ,,' ,', " 'I,',' ',;,>", " ",<, '/" .' ..';, .,' ,..,."'.~.,,, '" f'" "" ',',I ", .I;',I;\~",:, ":":"':,;1,.... "~c' "..' ;,,'.,:'~< /"1_: ~ ""~"~ ,:1,> '. 'I''''';, '1"1,,\1,;"; ,'" " ,,,' "I," .'" ,'.:'1' ;'.'::':I,\'.'.I!' ,',,' '",.', ,y:',....,: '"~ ., , ':""""11":' :\J;'>; .:'i,';'~:':':';';/,,':. ,:.'.1, " :;. ~,i.:,.,: .~;< ".. 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I + ." ~~\, .'\ '+.i~~j~,.. I ':""'.:1"'<""~ .J~,:.,;',,"'~", "')1 ~ Adopt-A-Park - Members were advised that recent publicity advertised the adoption availability of Edgewater Drive, the Court Street medians, Woodgate Park,. and Mandalay Park. Mr. Wilson advised members that some interest had been shown on the part of the private sector to adopt two of theso sites, but that nothing has been finalized as of this date. Mr. Wilson stated that there is a good possibility that the Handalay Park maintenance would have to be re-bid in the near future. Mr. Fuchs asked about the mowing of graBs at the Clearwater Executive Air Park and explained that it was being done by forces other than the City. Mr. Wilson stated that the Parks and Recreation Department had been asked to mow the grass at the Airpark approximately two years ago, but that additional manpower and equipment would be required to do the job on a permanent basis. Grass is now being mowed by private forces. December Parks and Recreation Board Meeting - Mr. Fincher made a motion that the December 26 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board be cancelled due to its close proximity to Christmas but that a special meeting be called if found necessary. Mr. Fuchs seconded the motion, which passed. Other Reports Members were informed that the house mover will be moving the Plumb House to Ed Wright Park on Wednesday) November 30. Mr. Wilson also advised members that efforts are being made to secure an expert to relocate alligators from Crest Lake Park to Moccasin Lake Park. The concern is that Crest Lake 1s too urbanized and that youngsters consistently feed the gators with marshmallows) etc. Gators appear to be coming closer to shore and their relocation appears to be in the best interest of safety. Members will be kept apprised of this project. "n ,,- ....:l"..,.,.J Comments by Board Members - ~ . . , Kim Rogers - asked about the status of the bandshell and also if concerts would be held at the facility for teenagers. Mr. Wilson responded that the bandshe1l will be turned over to the City in the near future and that a series of concerts for all ages is being planned. Miss Rogers also complimented the tennis batter's wall being erected at McMullen Park and stated that it would receive good use. ;(i:; ~t II i,. rr,: \:'::v ,~r \t; ~'t I t"l .~.. r ~..~J i :..':; , Diann Schultz - Asked if the movie screen placed on the West side of the 'park by Vision Cable could be relocated to another site at future concerts. She felt that it hid the view of the Bay from those attending bandshell concerts. Mr. Wilson stated that he would look into this. ;,:~ ,\\11,. ",;( \:~ . ~:~. , ; Mrs. Nancy Morgan - Also complimented the tennis batter's wall at McMullen Park and asked if the department) as a co-sponsor of the Pepsi Cola Hot Shot Basketball Contest, would be assisting in travel monies for representatives who won the competition. She stated that rules of the contest said that co-sponsors would contribute toward travel expenses. Mr. Wilson indicated that the City would not be contributing towards travel money, but that he would check into the matter. ?~ ,r .:. ,...... ..~' ~. ~i';'{ ""1' (-i: \;,' \:.f: .~t.~i .';1 . " ,::~:~. " " . " ~~":" .r,., :;:) \;~t, :;~~~ :;i'?~ :/>/ "'<' ,Mr. Murray Fuchs - Stated that this was a good and informative Parks and Recreation Board meeting and asked about the status of the Chi Chi Rodriguez Foundation at Glen Oaks Golf Course. 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Further, he stated that positions have been found for most of the employees at Glen Oaks, and that one or two additional positions are being investigated to complete the relocation of all eXisting employees. Mrs. Diann Schultz - Complimented the department on the maintenance of the Causeway and stated that the one man currently working on the site is doing an outstanding job. This compliment was seconded by Mr. Wood. Mrs. Schultz a180 aSKed if the City has investigated the use of ground cover instead of grass in various locations. Mr. Wilson indicated that present plans call for the installation of more ground cover but that more experience is needed. He informed members that ground cover has recently been planted in the planters along the front of the City Hall Annex, around the berm of the Bandshell, and in some other locations. However, increased efforts will be made to utilize more ground cover in an effort to reduce maintenance. Mrs. Schultz also asked Mr. Wilson to check into a report she 'heard that the budget for the youth drama program had been cut. Mr. Wilson stated that he would check into this report but felt that the budget for youth drama was as much or more than last year. Further, Mrs. Schultz expressed a concern that the City was approaching the CARL Committee regarding Cooper' 8 Point, that the Parks and Recreation Board waa not aware of this factt and that the Board could possibly be value in lobbying for the effort. Hr. Wilson responded that he would check with Mr. Mike Kenton, who is working closely with this project, to determine the status of Cooper's Point and also to determine if members of the Parks and Recreation Board coUld be ,of aasistance in this matter. Unless a special meeting is called during the month of December, the next ,meeting of the Parks and Recreation' Board will be held on January 23, 1984. , There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ,n . \ , , . -4-