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AGENDA
CITY OF CLEARWATER
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 14, 1994 - 4:00PM
City Hall Annex DRC Conference Room B
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Routine Agenda .
A. Call to Order
B. Minutes Approval
,C. 'Confirm' Agenda
D. .-committoa-Reports
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, 1~ Chair Report
,:2. AlIens Creek
,3. Environmentally sensitive Lands
4. Mid-pinellas Watershed Plan
,,5'.', New 'Stormwater .Ordinance
Davis
Morris
Melkonian
Sharpe
Lanza
. Davis
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Water Resource Engineer . Quillen
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Miller
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March 10, 1994
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Chairman, George Davis, Ann Garris, Lisa Lanza, and Mike
Foley, Brian Morris, Harold Hunt, and Jack Moss.
Whitney Gray, Jill Melkonian and Ina sharpe
Miles Ball099, Enviropmental Specialist Supervisor and
citizen Jean Duncan ..
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,/'4\IY>:':,';> ,', ',listed as 'present at the meeting, instead of Mike Quillen, the Water Resource
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l~~~;j;.;';:,:'/:'" ,;'" :: ,,'Ms.;'Jea~',Duncan was introduced and stated that for the last 7 months she has
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t?/(:-;':,:';:", ',: "', "', various types ,of. day 'lilies. The 'property is located at the corner of
~1~..},~i~'~~:"'; ~"...:" ~" ,Arcturas: and Druid Rds., next to Clearwater High School, which has been owned
rti%'~,~":;,' ,:" . :"'..,":,: 'by the School, ,Board .for 20 years, and is presently used for plant growth
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~P:[;':;:":;;'\',.~,:,':,,":":,growing area may 'soon be under water and would like the water purification
l';;i~'~:- ',..,-";,.,, ': :,' ',project pond placed north of her growing area. She pointed out the practical
'.;.Ir,t:;-', ,',,', "application of, this land in educating the students in growing awareness of
;l.~k,>,,: " ' this hybrid process, which is being done in cooperation \fIith a high school
~:-i.~::,'<!",. curriculum. She also pointed out the practical application of planting day
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The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Davis in Conference, Room B of
the City Hall Annex on March 10, 1994 at 4:00 P.M.
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RO'(J"fXNZ AGBNDA
A. ,: CALL TO ORDER.
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'REVIEW MINU'l'ES POR APPROVAL
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lilies on the banks of our streams and shorelines to aid in watershed
purification, erosion control and beautification. Day lilies can tolerate a
high water table.
Mr. Miller stated that this haa been looked into by Mr. Mike Ouillen and the
day lily program will not be impacted by this proj ect location. The pinellas
County Anclotte River Baain Board is interested in funding these types of
experimental projects.
Ms. Garris made a MOTION HThe EAC is excited about the possibility of the
City's Environmental Department working with Ms. Jean Duncan to incorporate
the study of hybridization of Day Lilies into the plan of the experimental
Water Treatment Project at Allen's Creek." The motion was seconded by Mr.
Mosa. It passed unanimously.
1. CHAIR RBPORT
4. Coopers Point
Mr. Davis addressed the suggestion of the EAC member's familiarization walk
through Coopers Point. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish inspectors
informed him that a large group walking through that area now would be
detrimental, due to the fact that there is an eagles nest near the trail with
two fledglings in the nest. He suggested site visits in small groups (one's
or two's). It was also recommended the site should be restricted to the
press because the birds will be nesting through Mayor June. He made
reference of the tragedy which occurred at Lake Seminole.
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Time. Guest Editorial
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After reviewing the handout, presented by Ann Garris, describing the EAC
purposes and activities, a few changes were recommended, see attached. In
addition, Ms. Garris stated that we need to have more EAC accomplishments
listed. Mr. Moss suggested referring to document prepared to substantiate
EAC's existence. Some of these suggestions were as follows:
EAC recommended strengthening the existing City Tree Protection
Ordinance.
EAe endorses the New City Tree Protection Ordinance.
EAe endorses the minimum white lining implementation of the future
Stevenson Creek efforts that have been defined.
RAe endorses concepts of bridge projects incorporating stormwater
quality improvements beyond mitigation requirements.
EAC reviewed the City Comprehensive Plan.
SAC encouraged inclusion of desirable Rice Lake restoration project in
Stevenson Creek.
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Downtown Lakes
project'costs Were stated to be approximately $10 million. This includea
approximately $G to 7 million dollars for land acquisition. Funding for the
project has not been determined. The City is developing a concept that would
involve the development of a cooperative in the downtown area. Property
owners that would be effected by the development of the downtown lake project
would. rather than selling their property outright to the City, donate
property to the City for development, however, retain development interest in
the project. The City is considering acquiring a total of 45 acres rather
than the original 19 acres. Discussion pertaining to the location of
Pinellas Trail, bridge construction, Community Redevelopment Agency
involvement, and funding for pond maintenance ensued.
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d. Mangroves
Ms. Garris was unable to locate anything before the Legislature on Mangroves
at present, however, she will continue to search.
As a' direct result of this Committee's investigation, Terry Finch is taking
a group from Tampa Bay Watch out to Spoil Island and they will be cleaning up
the filament line.
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Old Business
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Ms. Lanza restated Mr. Early Sorrinson' s interest in becoming an EAC
committee member. He is a member of an old family in clearwater, works for
DEP, and has already put an application into the City Clerk's Office. Ms.
Garris suggested he call the City Commissioners to reaffirm his in~erest.
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A. Stor.mwater Treatment Pond Location
priorities/policy
Allen's Creek Project
Mr. Morris discussed Allen's Creek Pond location where the stormwater is
being diverted into the treatment system. Mr. Miller stated the polluted
water is being diverted into sediment traps and surge ponds through filters
and back into the Creek. Mr. Morris questioned the erosion control materials
used along the creek. Mr. Miller said the City doesn't own that property,
therefore, material use cannot be controled.
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Mr. Davis indicated that the EAC has been given the opportunity te set
,priorities for establishing stermwater treatment facilities and pOlicies in
, thin regard., A recent meeting was held concerning the installation of a
stormwater treatment facility for the Del Ore subdivision. The project
developed, as a result of a need to repair dilapidated roads in the
subdivision. In order for this to occur, the stormwater system which is
failing,' and causing failure of the roads. needs to be repaired. In order to
upgrade the system to today's standards, a stormwater treatment pond would
need, to be' constructed in the park. The pipes could be.replaced with same
,size pipes and no other upgrade to the system without the construction of a
pond. ',However, it would not eliminate localized flooding -along Bayshore
,Blvd. or be constructed to current standards. The community is concerned
.about the maintenance of the pond and its aesthetics. Mr. Miller has
, proposed that a citizens's task force be assigned' to assist the City in the
'development of the' site. The EAC discussed the various options for the
design of the pond and other stormwater treatment devices. The Del Ore Board
of ' Directors was,' to meet after this community meeting and respond to the
, City'S staff'with their recommendations.
Ms. Lanza pointed that homeowners need to be educated in addressing their own
, drainage problems to utili~e such means as cisterns, french drains, l.-etaining
,.water in, swales on their own property, etc. We need to get the community
"involved through education so they know that they are contributing to a water
pollution problem that'effect us all.
Mr. Miller said what really needs to be decided is where we have a completely
urbanized area, what should our priorities be in placing a pond? Mr. Foley
stated ,our efforts should he to seek willing sellers rather than spoil our
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parks, and use stormwater money to buy properties. The analogy was used
where the state needs to build a road, the state buys the land, and they
build the necessary roads -- Stormwater retention ponds are necessary for
cleaner water quality. Ms. Garris said this need to be discussed in further
detail at the next meeting.
Mr. Foley made a motion to adjourn. Me. G~rtis seconded.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April '14. 1994, at 4:00 P.M.
Members adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Joyce Kirchoffer, Staff Assistant I and Viola
WaSilewski, Staff Assistant II.
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