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02/25/1985 ~~ ':~~:~' ~ ~ " 'II ,',.. : , , ~. ~.' , \'" , " " ;!:;'.' ".: ;",,4",. r. :t?::.'.(' ",: ~\,1 ... }.~, ~~ " ,', ~, ~'.. . c I" .' .:..... ~,I ' :./.. ' '. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD (, ,} , AGENDA , : Monday. February 25, 1985 \,~ .: " . ,. ',-, 1. Approval of Board minutes of Monday, January 28, 1985 ,,' "1'<\' ~ 2. Introduction and welcome of new Board Member - Ms. Elizabeth McMahon , ., '. .' I ~. : J I. , 3. Reports ~; ~ ' ~' a. Clearwater Bombers - Status report on facilities being constructed at Carpenter Field. , ' ~,~ . " '" ";',,;...,1' .f::,.,:..,.. :, vi' ~ . , ' ,;"1" - < ,,'0:. . ~<,;:" ~~'O . , ~F b.' Capital Improvement Budget Submission - Members to be provided a listing of possible capital improvement projects for which funding may be requested in 1985/86. General discussion and suggestions. , ' , c. Morningside Recreation Center - Status report as to indoor recreation center for Morningside. 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' " ,,: ' :, ,I, ',:' , , ' ',:",,'.', \ ',I, ,I,,' , , '... '~ ',: " . ~. , , ~. .' ;,',~ 0 " ,,;; , "l,1 I,' .. /. . ' . I'~ . ";'Q \. . ' . , .'.;",:~~! PARKS AND RECREATION nOArm j MINUTES Monday. February 25, 1985 The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the City Hall Annex, 10 S. Missouri Avenue, on Monday, Fobruary 25th, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Members , present included Dr. Ira Berger, Mr. Eric Ford, Mr. Murray Fuchs, Ms. Elizabeth McMahon, Mrs. Jacquelyn Tobin, Co-Chairperson Charles Wood, Mrs. Nancy Morgan and Co-Chairperson Oiann SchUltz. Dr. LaMar MacNutt had called the office previously and was unable to attend. Also in attendance was Mr. Ream Wilson. Mr. Fuchs moved that the Board Minutes of Monday, January 8th, 1985, be approved as mailed. Mrs. Tobin seconded the motion which passed. Mrs. Schultz introduced new Board member, Elizabeth McMahon. Mrs. Schultz asked Mrs. McMahon to say something about herself and about her interest in serving on the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. McMahon stated that she works for the Barnett Bank and that she is active in Chamber of Commerce affairs. currently she is Chairperson for n Sparkling Clea:rwater Day ". She informed members that this irrportan t acti vi ty will be held again in October and that planning has already begun. She serves on the Beautification council of the Chamber and looks forward to serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Fuchs recognized that this was the last Board meeting for Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Buck Fincher and Mrs. Morgan. He thanked these outgoing members for all their contri- butions and participation as Board members over the past years and asked if they would be recognized by way of a Certificate of Appreciation. Mr. Wilson responded that this would be the case and that Certificates would be presented to each outgoing member. Other members joined in expressing their appreciation to Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Fincher and Mrs. Morgan. Co-Chairperson Wood also recognized the fact that Mr. Eric Ford and Mr. Murray Fuchs should be congratulated on being reappointed by the City Commission. ,Mrs. Schultz asked for a show of hands of all Board members who would be attend- ing the.uBoard Dinnerlt to be held at the Holiday Inn on Tuesday night, February 26th. All in attendance indicated that they would be there with the exception of Mrs. Morgan who has a previous engagement. Mrs. Schultz turned the meeting over to Mr. Wilson for reports. 1. Clearwater Bomber~ - Mr. Wilson explained that bids for the Bomber stadium came in much higher,than budgeted and that staff was directed by the City Cotromission to redesign the project within budget. Mrs. Schultz indicated that she felt this was 'appropriate action in that the bids were much higher than budget. Mr. Wilson stated that the city would first be going out for seating arrangements but that these arrange- 'menta might not be ready until shortly after the Bomber season begins. However I he stated that,the field should be ready and that portable bleachers might be used in the beginning. 2. Capital Improvement Budget Submissions - Mr. Wilson stated that Capital Im- provement Budget requests are due in the Budget Office by Operating Departments by March 1st. Mrs. Schultz asked when these budgets would be going to the City commission for consideration. Mr. Wilson responded that this would probably be the last week of March or the first part of April. Mr. Wilson distributed a listing of possible Capital Improvement projects to each Board member with a sheet briefly sununarizing " ': If ,'~ '~,:.~~.;T,.~";::':_,":"'" , ....._ .I .., ,r". ,... .'/' ," ,'".. .". ..' ....' "',.,, , '," ,', "'I ' .,' .... ,.,. ," ..',..., (- . ......,..( ,'.' "," ' , 'T" '.. '.,..~ '.' ,> .<<,1 i/' :: '" I \');'o :;:', ',: ,:" ';\ ;i,,j") ,;/'" <;:;; ,~///, "n,~,~ii:'::';':',. ',I ,:~ .'" :.:/ ,;. :;};:;: :"F." :~ ; :: .. '.. ' ' " .. ,f. , ".. '. , ..' , , ," ,', '. ' .., ,...., " ," ' , ' , " ' , ..',',.., ", '.. .,,),' ".. .',',." , .. ' ,"','" "I . . ~. :', - , , ~: '.Ii,i I" " ' :' ,. ; \,':.',' i :.J .'..:':,'.' ';,' " ,,1: " ,\, " c,;'.'" ,'. ,I, ,J , ~ ',',\-' ,', ," <' :". " " ," o ~~:., .:{~~~ Ic< I4w' each project. Each project had a proposed budgot and suggested funding sources. These funding sources include General Fund, Park Impact Foes, Grants, Donations, Conununity Development Funds, and futuro G.O.D. Mrs. Schultz explained to roombers that the Board has normally assigned priorities only to those projects which might be funded through the General Fund. Mr. Wilson confirmed this and also mentioned that members might look closely at recommendations as they relate to the expenditure of Park Impact Fees. Mrs. SChultz asked Mr. Wilson to briefly describe each project as it was listed. This was done and members expressed considerable interest and discussion on several projects. Specifically, a concensus seems to be that land acquisition should always remain as a number one priority since land for parks and recreation is rapidly disappearing. The listing of capital projects as discussed with the Board is attached to these minutes. Further, Board members decided that they would take this listing home to review and to assign their top five priorities. These priorities would then be brought back to the Board meeting of March 25th for overall Board ranking. This ranking would then be forwarded to the City Manager's Office and City commission for their consideration during budget hearings. Mrs. Schultz asked if $10,000 budgeted for soccer field renovation at St. Petersburg Jr. College from Park Impact Fees could be placed against the City's Operating Budget rather than Capital Budget. Mr. Wilson stated that this possibly could be done. 3. Morningside Recreation Center - Mr. Wilson reported that the City Commission recently approved the purchase of the Coconuts Restaurant to be renovated into a recreation center. Members expressed considerable pleasure in this action and look forward to it being accomplished. 4. McMullen Soccer/Football Field - Mr.' Wilson stated that advertisements are currently out for grading of this property for the construction of football/soccer fields. Bids will be received next week and work sho~ld begin in the near future. Mr. Wilson mentioned that a problem might be encountered with a water source for irrigation in that we would have to use either county water or a city water line which is 800' to 1000' away. An alternative that is being considered is effluent from the Water Pollution Control Plant which' is located on the east side of MCMullen- Booth Road.' 5. Sailing Center - Mr. Wilson stated that he has met on numerous occasions ,with members of the sailing communi ty and that a site plan is currently being prepared in the Engineering Department. He said that this site plan would be returned to the Parks and Recreation Board meeting in March for Board member information. He men- tioned'that park impact fees might be used for this development to supplement monies generated by the private sector. . 6. Response to Board Members' Comments a. Donations to Causeway Beautification - Mr. Wilson informed Mr. Fuchs that monies donated to the original causeway Beautification Plan are being held in escrow at Money Market interest rates. He stated that this money would then be contributed toward the eventual beautification of the medians on the Causeway. Mr. Fuchs indicated that he was in favor of this action. b. Channel, North end of Clearwater Beach - Mrs. Schultz was informed that the channel would possibly be located approximately 1000 I north of the last platted property on Clearwater Beach. Mrs. Schultz said that she was very interested in this project and that she might contact persons who are familiar with it. -2- , . ~ . " " I . , ' ( , . . , . '. '.. ' ' . . I', I ' ~'J- > I, J ' .. . " ' , ' , " , . ,', . . c. Bike Trails on Gulf Blvd. and Drew street Extended - Mr. Wilson stated that Mr. Sheeler of the Planning Department had contacted the County regarding bike trails on Sand Key. specifically, a bike trail system through the County Park to the Gulf of Mexico, including a two-way bike way, parking pads, sandwall fence, bike racks, and contingencies might run approximately $65,000. Further, in the event the County passes a 4~ gaSOline tax for road improvement, a possibility exists that bike trails would be included in the improvement to Gulf Blvd. If that is the case, park impact money to be received by the City would not be required. These funds might be directed toward the sailing canter, bike trails in the county Park in addition to other recreation projects on Sand Key. 7. Board Member Comments - Mrs. Tobin - Reported that palm trecs at Morningside around the picnic area appear dead and will prObably need to be removed. She also asked if additional shade trees could be planted. Mr. Wilson said that he would investigate this matter. Mrs. Tobin also asked about parking at carpenter Field as it relates to the Clearwater Bombers parking on the Florida Power right-of-way. Mr. Wilson said that this would be done in addition to approximatelY 100 spaces being available on City-owned property. Mrs. McMahon ~ Inquired about the maintenance of the Welcome to Clearwater sign on State Road 60. Mr. Wilson stated that correspondence had exchanged hands between the city 'and the Chamber on this sign and that he would report back to the Board. ':"(*0 .,....,;,J Dr. Berger - Welcomed Mrs. McMahon to the Board and expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Fincher and Mrs. Morgan for their previous participation. ,,< 'Mr. Fuchs - Asked about recent publicity about a front end loader moving sand on Clearwater Beach. Mr. Wilson stated that this was a project of another da- partme,nt and informed Mr. Fuchs that he may wish to call Mr. Gardner Smith of Public Service. Also, Mr. Fuchs asked about the alternate roadways that have been proposed as possibilities for additional access for the Tropic Hills Subdivision. Mr. Wilson said that he knew of no further developments in this matter but that the Parks and Recreation Board is on record as being opposed to any roadway that would go through the McMullen Park Tennis Complex property. Members felt that any of the alternatives would receive opposition from various homeowners. Mr. Fuchs also asked about the Chi Chi Rodriquez operation of Glen Oaks Golf Course. Mr. Wilson responded ,that all reports ,he has heard have been that the Foundation has been doing an outstanding job. Other members concurred in this feeling. Mr. Fuchs asked Mr. Wilson to keep the Board posted on the condition of the course. .' ~" ;.. / ..>.. , 'I. , ~,i . ,Mrs. Morgan - Indicated that the Board always covers a substantial amount of material and she said that she has thoroughly enjoyed her participation as a Board member. Further, she said that she would call in her priorities for Capital Improve- ment projects since this would be ht~r last meeting. She also stated that the tennis court lights at Woodgate Park appear to go on and off at different times. Mr. Wilson said that he would have electricians investigate this situation. ,"~ " , :, OWl' " .,'c' , Mr. Wood - No comment. " . " '. , I'; ," -3- I,,' ~ \":'..t..o..... ," ,. i', < , , < ," , ~ < i,~ I " ',' ~ ,,,",\,, ,,' >~.. ': ..~~' ,;; .'" ," , "< ,I. , ,'". I ,~. : I" t' '.. '<".. "< ,V,,,, ," " "'.." ".""" ,', .,.., ',',. " , "'\ ' ",II" '0>".." ,'.' ," .../"", ' , ' ;., .... , ,::' " '. .' :-', .. )(':.,: ;.:, /'::'::;"..; ,!'" !::.~:r; ......: ,;'! ;:>~:'.' ;,>,:t:'::::>..,;,:, ,'..:<~:: ..' ;:/!,;'; ,.:,0:;'):,,:.<: }:':{: ~,?\,} .;~:,,:;', ' r.., ", I" "" r" , "" !."......,.I".., .., , "'.. i,' '.".. ".. . ..., ,.... .. ..... " "'. '; . , ", .' , )'..,:. ':, :;' ';..': ,: .' '. >' , :/:'j ',.;',:, ',' /. '< ,:, : ,.': : .... ;',:"": ,:::" , :,! " ". ,..:;' ': ,...\; :', ':" ',:' i '. i' : : '. 'c '.' ':; ,:',) ; '< ",;' ".','.,..', ; .:" ;';', :.;',..".. :;'e,: , i'::' '...: './,' :....,. ,,' , '.:". . " , ...."", n'" .., "'", ',", ,.., ' " , " , .' .., ", "'.,, r.., ",', ( , ' ",.. "', """ , "", , " " ' . ,-,...:::.,,: . ;.'c:'~ . . ,. " " 'I :" , r ~ .: 'j'.' . ,.' ;-<i';;l,]:';f':, ,':':~' :', " ':' '1' . , '. ,: ",\;.' '~ ' '."" ~ ~' , ' r . :',l"" ;;,0 t ',', ' . ~ ' -:1 ','~. 'I' , ' :: " '<, I,: , \ l.LlfY1\ W " ./.:" ..,-'\ , " " (, " '''I',:::,',. , ..' . , ">,, "".: ".J- C,' " .. r~~ ",...! ",,' ,'" . Mr. Ford - Informed members that he had contacted Mr. Wilson's homea couple of weeks ago to report that the lights would not operate at the Eddie Moore Complex soccer fields during a large soccer tournament. Mr. Wilson was not at home but Mrs. Wilson advised Mr. Ford to call the Police Department to report same. Mr. Ford said he contacted the Police Department and that within a matter of minutes an electrician was on site and that the lights were fixed. He complimented the quick action of the Police Department. Mr. Ford also expressed extreme concern about a recent fatal accident that occurred to a young man on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. He felt that young people have a right to have a safe place to frequent at night and that solutions shOUld be explored. He mentioned Clearwater Beach, the Sand Key County Park, and other locations. He and Mrs. Schultz asked Mr. Wilson to contact the County to determine if they would be receptive in having some sort of evening activities at the County Park during the summer months. Mr. Wilson said that he would contact Mr. Fred McClain of the county Parks Department. Also, Mr. Wilson stated that the Courtney Campbell Causeway is heavily used by bonfires but that traffic accidents have always been a problem. Possibly, police enforcement could be increased on the Clearwater side of the causeway in an effort to slow traffic down. Members discussed the various alternatives and feel that a recommen- dation at the March Board meeting might be appropriate. Mrs. Schultz - Asked if Mr. Wilson had contacted Mr. Ron Schultz, County Property Appraiser, regarding the possibili. ty of private property owners allowing the City to utilize their property in exchange for lower taxes. Mr. Wilson said that he had not contacted Mr. Schultz as of this time but that he would do so prior to the next meeting. Also, Mrs. Schultz stated that some effort might be investi- gated as to consolidating the messages on the numerous signs existing on' the Memorial Causeway. She feels the large number of signs take away from the attractiveness of 'this area. Mr. Wilson said that he would pass this information on to Mr. Keith Crawford. Mrs. Tobin - Informed Mr. Wilson that parents parking on the Florida Power property close to Carpenter Field sometimes encounter problems with uneven ground. Mr. Wilson said he would investigate this and take appropriate action as it may relate to leveling some of the rough spots. Mrs~Schultz - Asked about the status of the Florida Power property immed- iately across the street from the Youth Maritime Center. Mr. Wilson stated that the City, ManageX' has been talking with Florida Power and a possibility exists that the property might become available to the city for parking. Mrs. Schultz felt that this would be very valuable. Mr~ Fuchs moved that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9: 30 p~'m. , , -4- 'I . .' I' '~ .. '. , ~; .1 r ',. ': .. . ".' , >1.. " , -I ,,, "" .j" \ '''"I,' 'I .' I"" .. .' ..' ,''', / , " ("" ,'... .' (,", , ,,' .' "1" \ , '~:::: 'C. ;i:\" ,:+,<; t,:},L~::,:i'::/::;) ;/;} ,;{ :':, :,.: :', ". .', ',' ,:: ;c';;:)},;;::,. ,',' ':':' 'if>'::: <:" ;::.:i'::.; .. '" ,'..4 ..' ',,' ',' ,I, ", ," \,' , ',.""1',, ' )." '," ", "",.",'1. ",r,\"" " " '" I' ..",' . 1\ , .' 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