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CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 11, 1 996
Present:
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S. Rice
Bob Keller
Pamela Skyrme
Pamela K, Akin
Cynthia E. 90udeau
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Vice~M ayor /Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Organizational & Employee Development Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
Absent:
Rita Garvey
Mayor/Commissioner
The Vice-Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:38 a.m, at the Sailing Center far
the purpose of strategic planning,
The team was divided into two groups with each group to brainstorm on developing
a vision statement,
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The group comprised of Pam Akin, Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Johnson and
Kathy Rice came up with the following statement: A place where all people can prosper.
Life long learning is easily obtainable. A multitude of well attended, diverse events and
activities are produced to bring people together. People exhibit caring attitudes about the
environment and each other. The City is well kept, lots of landscaping, clean and people
feel safe, and getting around the community is easy. A place where we promote affordable
tourism and responsible small to mid~size business. Community and service organizations
flourish and help meet the needs of others,
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Statements developed by Betty Deptula, Cyndie Goudeau, Commissioner Hooper,
Bob Keller and Commissioner Seel were: We see Clearwater as an exciting world class
community with a distinctive personality based on its tropical flare, its tourist and
technology economies, and sun dappled water, We see our Clearwater as healthy, safe,
active and prosperous, coming together to enjoy its diverse amenities and to celebrate its
neighborhood's individuality. We see the Clearwater economy as tourism and technology
driven, that turns visitors and investors into residents, We see our Clearwater as the place
where the land meets the water and we commit to treasure our environment for
generations to come.
The two groups then brainstormed regarding how to merge the two statements,
Both groups agreed safety, a lush environment, thriving economy, tourist and technology
driven, festive and fun activities, clean beautiful friendly place were common themes.
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It was suggested the City also wants to encourage and support business
development and that those businesses be things that are technology driven, entertainment
related, or retail that will draw other retail.
It was suggested outdoor cafes would also be desirable. It was also suggested the
City needed to provide business incubators,
Further discussion ensued regarding what the City needs to provide in order to reach
the vision once it is finalized. It was stressed again there are different areas of the City
that need to be addressed, It was suggested Commissioner Clark, due to his experience
with the media, attempt to merge the two statements,
The meoting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
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