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TOWN MEETING
October 22, 1991
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met at the Morningside Recreation
Center with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Lee Regulski
William Nunamaker
Richard Fitzgerald
Absent:
Sue Berfield
Also present were:
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Sue Diana Assistant City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and opened it for public
. input.
Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Andrew Obergfell expressed concerns regarding the condition of properties
along N.. Ft. Harrison Avenue.. He presented a collection of pictures of derelict
buildings and stated he was concerned because the attitude of decay seems to be
spreading. He also questioned the status of the removal of parking along N. Ft.
Harrison Avenue. The Commission responded the City is close to striping Ft.
Harrison Avenue for three lanes and the parking meters have been removed.
In response to Mr. Obergfelll s concern regarding the di lapidated bui ldings,
it was indicated it is often difficult to get an owner to renovate or demolish
. these types pf buildings however, code enforcement is working on this problem.
Arlene Schrieber questioned when the streets in the Meadows Subdivision
would be resurfaced.. Commissioner Regulski responded the streets are scheduled
for resurfacing every ten years and it has only been approximately six years
since the Meadows streets were resurfaced.
. William Tompkins, former president of the Grovewood Homeowners Association,
expr,essed concerns. regarding the recycling center being an eyesore at the
. Morningside Recreation Center. The Conunission stated improvements have been made
with shrubbery being planted to screen the Center from the street. It was also
indicated.the Morningside Meadows area has responded very positively to the
recycling .efforts. Commissioner Regulski indicated he has seen recycl ing centers
in other areas and has found the ones in Clearwater to be the least
. 'objectionable.
. Mr~ Tompkins expressed concern regarding the Gas Division, stating pipes
were installed in the subdivision, taking longer than had been expected, and once
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the job was finished, only three individuals signed up for gas. He questioned
whether or not the cost for the City installing the lines was justified.
Discussion ensued regarding this and it was stated some people who had
indicated they would hook up to the gas system had backed out when they found the
cost of hooking up the gas water heater is approximately $500.00. It was stated
it was hoped that when a gas manager is hired, a10t of positive things will
happen in the gas division. It was requested the City Manager be asked to report
to the Commission regarding this project.
Kathryn Quinn stated she had to call the City at 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday
morning regarding a water leak. She was very impressed with the way the crew
responded within an hour and took care of the problem. She expressed concerns
regarding downtown development and that the City should let IInature take its
coursen in downtown.
Discussion ensued regarding the City's efforts in downtown redevelopment
and it was indicated anyone developing in downtown will have to prove they are
financially sound and have tenants to occupy the buildings they propose. It was
stated the City is assembling land but has no plans to subsidize development with
additional funding. It was stated housing would be an important component in
downtown, hopefully to be placed in between what is now termed the East End
Project (the current city hall annex .site) and traditional downtown.
Mr. Tompkins questioned the status of the Maas Brothers property and it was
stated this is still pending. It was indicated the City has the funds for the
purchase out of the Penny for Pine 11 as Fund and surp 1 u sin funds for 1 and
acquisition. The City will not be using any of the funds from its reserve for
this purchase. It was stated the Maas Brothers Task Force will be considering
options for the use of this land.
A question was raised regarding a rumor that the library downtown would be
moved. The Mayor indicated there has been some discussion regarding a new
library location but this has not come to the Commission and anything that is
stated now is merely rumor.
A gentleman questioned which department controls signs as he was in the
Card Carousel in the Imperial Shopping Center when a City inspector came in and
stated banners in the window were illegal and had to come down while a large tent
was in the parking lot for Pinch-a-Penny. It was indicated that banners such as
described are illegal and the tent probably had a temporary permit.
The Mayor indicated 1992 will be what she is terming lithe Year of the Signll
as this will be the end of the amortization period.
Discussion ensued regarding the Countywide Sign Ordinance. Commissioner
Fitzgerald reviewed the history of this, indicating the County is now saying if
cities that make up 2% or more of the County population do not adopt the
ordinance, it will not go into effect. The Mayor's Council and the
municipalities are urging the county to adopt the ordinance for implementation
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in the unincorporated areas. He stated the City of Clearwater sign ordinance is
generally more restrictive than the county ordinance. The Mayor indicated the
Commission would appreciate citizens support in regard to the sign code.
A question was asked as to why the City did not annex the enclaves. It was
indicated the City has attempted to get legislation in the past that would allow
this.
Commissioner Regulski suggested that rather than the County Commission
looking for consolidation of services. it should look at consolidating parts of
the County into Cities as being the most efficient way to reduce taxes.
Mrs. Schrieber indicated she appreciated being able to call the police and
their responding. Lieutenant David Hardman, East District Commander, was
introduced.
William Zinzow indicated he doesn't always mean to make complaints to the
Commission and he looked favorably on the Commission.
Stephen Saliga, a member of the Maas Brothers Task Force, indicated he was
there to receive any input that people might want to give him regarding the task
force. He stated the task force has been mandated to be sure that citizens know
what is go;ng on regarding the task force meetings. The Mayor indicated the
intent is to get as much input and information as possible and the 'Conunission
will make the final decision.
Mr. Tompkins said he echoed Mr. Zinzow's comments regarding the Commission
and he feels they do an honest job. .
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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