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NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY TASK TEAM
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 1 2, 1996
Present:
Reverend William Graham
MacArthur Boykins
Dennis Golden
Kathy 5, Rice
Lt, Jeff Kronschnabl
Chair
Team Member
Team Member
Deputy City Manager
Special Assistant to the City
Manager/Community Response Team
Director of Central Permitting
Assistant Community Development
Director
Board Reporter
Scott Shuford
Mike Holmes
Brenda Moses
Absent:
Mayme Hodges
Joe Marshall
David Grice
Reverend Lucius Pitts, Jr,
Tal Rutledge
Bertha Kelley
Mary Samuel
Beverly Bryant
Team Member
Team Member
Team Member
Team Member
Team Member
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The meeting was called to order by Reverend William Grahaml at 6:30 p,m, at the
Martin Luther King Centerl 1201 Martin Luther King, Jr, Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, Due
to the absence of a quorum, no action was taken, and general discussion ensued.
Reverend Graham emphasized his disappointment with the board members'
attendance, Discussion ensued regarding poor attendance from the community, and Ms,
Rice said 1,000 invitations were sent to residents in the yellow area, as indicated on
handouts, Ms. Rice distributed a list of organizations to contact for networking purposes.
A questionnaire was mentioned, but it was felt questionnaires contain illeading questions,1I
rather than questions that address real issues. In order to increase community participation
at meetings, it was suggested offering free food, highlighting major issues, or a special
attraction to peak citizens' interest, Ms, Rice said meetings may not have been scheduled
at convenient times or dates, and a community calendar may be helpful to avoid future
conflicts. Mr, Boykins felt the problem was residents were ambivalent and still believe
nothing will be done for the community, He suggested targeting certain individuals in
various areas of the community to obtain a good representation, Participation is usually
sparked by one of two things: 1) controversy; and 2) "what's in it for me?", It was
suggested if people will not come to meetings, perhaps the meetings should go to them,
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Some residents from the community joined the meeting in progress, and information
gathering ensued, Ms, Rice gave an overview of the committee's objectives, and explained
the purpose. of focus groups. It was explained Penny for Pinellas may provide some
program assistance for the community, but community participation is necessary to
prioritize such programs, The recreation center, PhiUies expansion and Ervin's were
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~ discussed. It was noted Ervin's, a youth programl will not be pursued, as there was not
. \l enough room on the property chosen for the relocation of the house. A resident stated the
recreation center is a priority compared to Phillies expansion,
Types of businesses in Greenwood were discussed, particularly on Greenwood
Avenue. It was noted the City's Design Review Board deals with architectural and
aesthetic issues, and the Planning and Zoning Board monitors conditional use issues,
Businesses that meet City zoning and permitting requirements cannot be prevented from
operating in the community. A study was done by USF on existing conditions in the
community, which recommended zoning changes. Floor area ratios must be addressed,
and the City is still in the planning stage. It was suggested formulating plans to attract
people to the North Greenwood corridor and encouraging businesses to beautify the area,
Mr. Boykins emphasized the need to get the community "connected" to the larger whole.
Discussion ensued concerning drugs and crime on Greenwood Avenue. Residents
felt police response time was very slow. They know who offenders are, yet do nothing
preventative. Residents suggested stationing a police officer on the beat all night, being
proactive by placing police in problem areas, deterrence rather than arrest, and a curfew, It
was noted parents would not enforce curfews.
Several primary issues were discussed:
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New Recreation Center (Includes Holt pool & youth programs)
Youth gainfully employed
Stevenson's Creek (smell & dredging)
Wastewater
Drugs and crime
Type of businesses/zoning
Economic Development study and implementation
Jobs (for adults)
Housing for singles
Outdoor activities/passive park
Cop on the beat
Curfew
Clean & beautify/streetscape
Connections City-wide
City sponsored events for everyone
Parking
These issues were very similar to the ones the committee noted in previous
meetings. It was noted prioritizing issues helps accomplish them. Of the various issues
discussed, three priority issues were selected: 1) the need for a new and larger recreation
center, to include a new pool and youth programs; 2) Stevenson's Creek problems; and 3)
drugs and crime issues, including slow police response, Gainful employment of youth was
a close fourth,
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Jobs for all residents were discussed, It was noted jobs would create revenue
generation and retention, and somewhat alleviate commuting, Mr. Shuford said there is a
limited amount of area in the community for industrial and commercial growth. Mr,
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The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p,m,
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Boykins indicated no rezoning was being requested, but areas already zoned commercial.
should be made viable~ Redeveloping the community; and encouraging contractors from
the community to train youth are issues that need attention. It was noted people who had
prior arrest records, or drug 'problems cannot get jobs, and may return to drugs or other
crimes as a means of support, Mr. Boykins said drugs and crime cannot be totally
eliminated, however being proactive on issues and beautifying the area to deter crime
would be a good start.
Ms. Rice summarized key issues discussed at the meeting, She thanked everyone
for attending, and Invited residents to attend the August 19, 1996, meeting.
Attest:
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