07/23/1984
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Parks and Recreation Board Meet~ng
Monday, July 23. 1984
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Approval of Minutes of the May, 21 Board meeting and the
June 25 Board meeting.
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a. 'PROPOSED PLAN FOR THE BAYFRONT
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Mrs. MaTti Folwell. Vice Chairperson of the Bayfront Committee,
'will be present to the explain ,the Bayfront Proposal and to
address questions and Buggestionsof Parks and Recreation
,Board members.
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Other Reports
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Comments by Board Members
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Clearwater Parks and Hecreation Doard
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July 23, 1984
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The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the City
Hall Annex, 10 S. Missouri Avenue, on Monday, July 2Jrd, 1984, at 7z3Q pm.
Members present included Co-Chairperson Charles Wood, Mr. Alison Finchor, Mr.
Eric Ford, Mr. Murray Fuchs, Dr. LaMar MacNutt, Mrs. Nancy Morgan, and Mrs.
Jacquelyn Tobin. Co-Chairperson Oiann Schultz and Dr. Ira Berger Were unable
to attend. Miss Kim Rogers, Student Board Member, Mr. Art Kader, Parks and
Recreation Department, Mrs. Marti Folwell, Bayfront Committee, Chris Papandreas,
Planning Department, Alan Kravitz, Clearwater Sun, Charlie Finton, citizen,
and Jim carpenter ,of the Downtown Development Board were also in attendance.
A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes of the May 21st and
June 25th Board meetings.
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Mr. Wood introduced Mrs. Marti Folwell, Vice-Chairperson of the Bayfront
Committee who in turn made a presentation concerning the revised Bayfront plan.
Mrs. Folwell discussed the variqus elements of the plan and answered questions
by Board members conceming same.
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Key features of the plan include installation of marina slips in an area
designated as the North Park, establishment of a wate~front promenade 'on the
west edge and a green belt along the eastern edge of the loop road and a com-
munity center. Mrs. Folwell indicated that four locations for the community
center had been discussed, however, no specific location is recommended since
additional information is required. Some additional features include the re-
location of the locker room and restroom facilities at the tennis co~lex. In
addition, a childrents play area will be added near the tennis court area or
south park areas. A salt marsh with boardwalks will be constructed to create
an environmental education opportunity in the south park.
A picnic area will be established on the far southern piece of property
just south of,City Hall.
Mrs. Folwell indicated that this plan recommends the purchase of property
known' as the old Sand Castle Motel which is north of Coaclunan Park and also the
,purchase of property' owned by Norman Bie south of WTAN. In addition, the Com-
'.mittee reconunends that the property owned by Wl'AN be purchased and inco:rporated
into the downtown plan.
The'present landscaping of Coachman Park and the parking lots will be reno-
vated to reflect a new look at the park. Old plantings will be removed and re-
placed with low maintenance trees, grasses and shrubs. The lake in Coachman
Park will be changed so that it would be more usable by park patrons.
Mrs. Folwell discussed the tentative time line and action which must be
taken prior to a referendum vote. She also indicated ,that the Committee is
recommending a special referendum on the issue of general obligation bonds to
be held on December 4th. Final cost figures have not been arrived at however
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there are some tentative cost estimates which indicate n range of approximately
$13,000,000 for all improvements.
Committee members had the opportunity to question Mrs. Folwell concerning
all elements of the plan. All board rnornbcrs had opportunity to make comments
and questions concerning their eupport and/or disagreement with the plan.
Mr. Fuchs was concerned that tho residents of Belvedier Apartments had not
yet been contacted concerning the development of a marina west of their prop-
erty. He indicated that the City comndssion and Manager had received a letter
of objection to this project from the Belvedier Apartments and many of its
residents.
Questions concerning parking spaces and the availability of parking were
discussed and there seemed to be a concensus that enough spaces would be avail-
able if the plan was approved. Chris Papandreas of the Planning Department
answered several questions concerning the parking and the City's requirement
for satoo.
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After ample discussion a motion was made by Dr. MacNutt to accept the
concept of the plan as reported by Mrs. Folwell. This was seconded by Eric
Ford and received the necessary vote for approval. Art Kader was directed by
the Chairman of the Board to prepare a copy of the resolution from the Parks
and Recreation Board to the Long-Range Waterfront Planning Committee for their
information and use.
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, , All those persons who attended the meeting in regard to the Long Range
Waterfront Plan were thanked and excused from the meeting. Special thanks to
Mrs. Marti FOlwell and her Conmittee was made.
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The regular Parks and Recreation Board meeting continued and l1r. Kader
gave a brief report on the progress of signs on Sand Key access points. In
addition, he discussed the possibility of having a tour with.'new members and
any other member who would like to attend. Basically, the only two members who
have not had an opportunity to go on a tour were Dr. Berger and Mrs. Tobin.
It.was agreed that Art Kader would contact Dr. Berger when he returns from
vacation to set up a time so that he and Mrs. Tobin could take a tour. , The
other Board members will be contacted concerning tour date and time so they
could have the opportunity to attend.
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Mrs. Tobin brought up the issue of the Coconuts Lounge in the Morningside
area. She asked for an update concerning the purchase of this lounge for recre-
ation,purposes. Buck Fincher indicated that the was at a meeting with the city
Manager and Commissioners concerning this, subject and if by August 1st the
,City.s negotiations with the private developer had not been fruitful then oon-
"demnation proceedings would begin. Mrs. Tobin was concerned whether some addi-
tional park dedication money could be utilized to purchase this property. Mr.
Kader indicated that very few' funds have been received in the appropriate areas
for recreation facilities land money to assist in purchase of Coconuts.
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There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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