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10/22/1990 ~~:'~,f.~~!j '~',', , ':~ / t. ".. ' ~~.:'.'~ '~', d. '-t" : ' i:~l:- ': ,~\~~.,.. -II .}~~~,. , ~~I . < ~ '. ~ \ ~,~: };.:..,~ .., " r~.:r-' ~~(..... .'. J ... ~~:~~.l,;.<.., ,. , . .~t::'@:.:. ~,';:" .'. J: : ~ : ~>\, . ,~~ : ~ " ., '. T...~. ";.;" . 'L"". ~i,'\." ,:~r.";':f: ' ~.- :. . '~~", .' )-'1: '.. ~~{'. ~;~~.:: ~'. <'" .. ~:;;.. ~: ~ r:',:'~... ",I'.~J"W:. " .,~. . . & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA. Monday, October 22, 1990 - 7:30 p.m. / .'/ " ", ~' Note: As previously discussed, this meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board.will be held at the Center Foundation, "Long CenterU 1501 North Belcher Road. . , 1. . Approval of Board Minutes of Monday, September 24, 1990. 2. \Reports a. 'LonQ Center Tour - Mr. Tom Mudano of the Parks & Recreation Department will meet all board member.s in the lobby of the Center. The majority of the 'meeting t imewi 11 be taken by a tour of the Center along with questions and answers. . b. Capital Improvement Project Update .' c. Other Reports 3. Comments by Board Members 4. Adjournment ," ", " './ \ '''1 'j 1 '. . " 'I .'J ' : .~, '1 , , '. '\ . ~'l .,. " ,.,' , , . '. ','. .', , ' " ' . [ I, ,~ . < ' ~, . ~ () o PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES J / J , I I ! / Monday, October 22, 1990 ~! The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the IILong Center" on Belcher Road on Monday, October 22, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. Members present included Co-Chairperson Suzanne Claessens, Mr. Henry Cruise, Mrs. Vera Nigrelli, Co-Chairperson John Shuttleworth, Ms. Joan Ulrich and Mr. Mike Williams. Mrs. Paula Boulton, Mr. Mike Palouian, and Mrs. Norma Soukup were unable to attend. Also in attendance were Mr. Ream Wilson and Mr. Tom Mudano. The meeting began with all Board Members meeting with Mr. Tom Mudanof Center Supervisor, in the lobby of the Long Center. Mr. Wilson introduced Mr. Mudano who proceeded to explain the Center to Board Members and to take members on a tour of the facility. First, members visited the exercise room where new apparatus has recently been installed. This weight equipment and exercise machines are considered state of the art. He explained that this newly equipped room will be of great benefit to the programs at the building. Mr. Mudano then explained about the men's and women's locker rooms and the playfield to the west of the building which is used heavily by the Clearwater For Youth Football Program. Members proceeded upsta irs to overlook the fifty meter Olympic swimming pool. Mr. Mudano explained that numerous programs take place in the pool and are offered by the various participating agencies. These agencies include the Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department, the Safety Harbor Department of Leisure Services. the YWCA, Clearwater For Youth and UPARC. He explained that various swimming programs could be accommodated at one time and this is often the case. At the time of this visit, one program was in progress in the main pool , involving members of the Foundation. Another program was in the training pool involving persons from Safety Harbor. Mr. Mudano explained that members of the various agencies could join the Foundation by paying $60 per year for adults and $30 per year for children. Persons not members of participating agencies would pay twice these amounts. A person joining the Foundation would have access to the swimming pool, gymnasium, and other facilities at $1 per visit. A person wishing to visit these facilities who is not a member of the Foundation, would pay either $5 or $8. Residents of Clearwater may participate in City of Clearwater programs without joining the Foundation. They would only need to pay the regular fee ~harged for the class. Mr. Mudano explained that reciprocity is exercised regarding other participating agencies. For example, a resident of Safety Harbor may participate in a City of Clearwater program without purchasing a City of Clearwater non-resident card. Likewise. a Clearwater resident might participate in a Safety Harbor program without purchasirg a non-resident card. However, this reciprOCity does not extend to other facil Hies throughout the City and space must be available in classes. Various questions were asked by Board Members and responded to by Mr. Mudano. Following the visit to the swimming pool, the tour proceeded to the gymnasium. Mr. Mudano explained that the gymnasium consists of three regulation basketball courts, each of which could be divided off by large curtains. Various programs could. be conducted at one time. However, Mr. Mudano explained that scheduling must consider music or other amplified sound that might be necessary in an adjacent court. After further discussions regarding the gymnasium, members '.. ~ ':J o ~ ' -2- proceeded to a room being utilized for exercise classes. At this point, members viewed an aerobics class sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department that was in progress. FolloWing th is tour, members progressed to the conference room for a meeting. On the way, Mr. Mudano explained that the Upper Pinellas Association For Retarded Citizens operates out of the east half of the building and that a cafeteria ;s now manned by UPARC and available to all participants. Mr. Mudano showed members the office space allocated for Parks and Recreation Department Staff and members froceeded to the conference room. At this point, Mr. Mudano distributed severa pieces of information to members. This information included a brochure published by liThe Long CenterU as well as schedules of all activities conducted by the various participating agencies. Mr. Mudano explained that the Center Foundation staff does not conduct programs itself but rather manages the bui ldinQ. He exp lained that the part icipat ing agencies have representat ives that meet periodically to discuss their programs, and schedules of rooms and facilities to be used. This is the best way to coordinate the schedules to avoid conflicts. These schedules are then presented to Center Foundation management for approval. Mr. Mudano also distributed copies of attendance reports for the months of July, August and September. He explained that programs have only been conducted for three months and that we are still learning the best way to operate. Mr. Wilson explained that originally, each participating agency submitted projected partiCipation hours that each agency might use at the Center. The City of Clearwater's projections were quite ambitious and felt to be the maximum participation once many programs were offered on a successful basis. However, actual participant hours for the first three months are substantially less than those originally projected. Each agency is considered a certain percentage user of the faci 1 ity and wi 11 be expected to pay rental fees according to these percentages. Rental fees for the City of Clearwater are included in the Department1s Operating Budget. Discussions ensued regarding programs at the Center. Mrs. Ulrich felt that the building was most impressive and exciting. However, she felt that a need existed to offer more programs or classes that would be attractive to youth and adults. For example, although her children are active in many activities, she did not see anything offered at this time that would be attractive to her youngsters. Mr. Wilson explained that a youth basketball program will be beginning in January and programs such as this might be of more interest. Mrs. Ulrich felt that word needed to be distributed better to children in schools. For example, elementary schools take field trips in the afternoons and this may be one way to introduce these youngsters to the Center Foundation. Children could be invited to the Center where demonstrations and clinics could be held. Also, information could be distributed on programs. Mr. Wilson indicated that this was an outstanding idea and one that would be explored. Also, Mr. Wilson invited members to contact either Mr. Mudano or the department to make suggestions regarding programs that might be successful. Mrs. Ulrich stated that she used attend programs at the Morningside Recreation Center, but that this facility is a long way from her home in Countryside. .=.t, ~ - . ,:-.c' , "., .' ~ { ~ I ' ;"'0" ~::~.'. . . .~ .' " . :~ ..' . I ~ . '. " ',' ~, . "~ ; .>, . ,. ":. . J.:' . ;,( ." ,;< (.:.. " "'0 .' , , ~ . ,... " ,'. . '" ...~ ~-. l:: ' q. i,.: ....l~ . ~:,: . -3- Mr. Shuttleworth suggested that programs involving children and parents would be of great value. Mr. Williams asked about how the budget is established. Mr. Wi 1 son exp 1 a i ned the fifty cent user fee per part i ci pant hour and the endowment fund that helps with operating expenses. Because the facility is different and new in many respects, it will take a year or two to finally settle down to where everything is running smoothly. Each month new things are learned. Members thanked Mr. Mudano for the tour and explanation of the Center Foundation and felt that it was most informative. Regarding other reports, Mr. Wi 1 son informed members that the "Park Police program" has been discontinued. He explained that he was notified by the Police Chief that the Police Department is no longer in a position to fund this program. Mr. Wilson stated that in situations where police services are required, they will be requested individually to solve particular problems. For example, a recent problem was occurring at Valencia Park around midnight or one o'clock each morning with young people gathering around a Florida Power utility box. Police Department responses to this problem has been of great assistance. Comments Bv Board Members - Mrs. Nigrelli had no comments. Mr. Cruise asked about playground apparatus being placed at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex for very young children. Mr. Wilson stated that he would look into this. Mr. Shuttleworth showed photographs of benches at Crest Lake Park. These . city benches include concrete bench ends with wood slats. Mr. Shuttleworth was concerned that the wood slats were not pressure treated. Mr. Wilson stated that he would discuss this item with the Building and Maintenance Division. Mrs. Ulrich had no comment. Mr. Williams had no comment. Mrs. Claessens stated that Stations Number 13 and Number 16 at the Crest Lake Park Fitness Trail are missing signs of instruction. Also, she said that the light on tne Crest Lake Park sign is blocked by high bushes. Mr. Wilson stated that he would investigate each of these situations. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. i1l~~~~i:';':r;;,:0:';":" '."{,' <:Y:~l:! r~::~?" ; , "';~ .;~:;';; " 'il ~~ ~. " . . ~:~'<:.,;,.