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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 23.1997
Present:
Donald Harris
Larry Lindner
William Kirbas
Gary Giordano
Ream Wilson
Art Kader
Steve Miller
Gwen Legters
Charles Weaver
Gary Meritt
Gerry Shriver
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Parks and Recreation Director
Parks and Recreatlon Assistant Director
Recreation Superintendent
Board Reporter
Board Member
Board Membar
Board Member
Absent:
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide oontinuity, the items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2. Minutes Approval- May 19, 1997
Member Kirbas requested amendment of "court" to "practice wall" in the seventh bullet on
page 3.
Member Klrbas moved to approve the May minutes as amended. The motion was duly
seoonded and carrIed unanimously.
3. Correspondence - None
4. Upooming Reoreation Events - Report by Steve Miller
Mr. Miller distributed handouts highlighting programs and events scheduled for the month
of July. He called attention to: 1) City Proclamation of July 1997 as National Recreation and
Parks Month; 2) Clearwater Celebrates America July Fourth festivities at Coachman Park;
3) Clearwater Phlllles on July 7; 4) Women's Tennis Tournament. Challenger Cup Series, July
12-20; 5) Annie Get Your Gun at Ruth Eckard Hall; and 6) Specialty camps at various
locations.
6. Bridge AJignmentlBayfront Tennis Courts - Engineering Director Rich Baier
City Engineer Rich Baier said that 2-1/2 years of public meetings and design work have
gone Into the Memorial Causeway Bridge replacement project. He highlighted feasIbility,
engineering and environmental design, and permitting phases of the project. Maps, cutaway
drawings. and artists renderings were provided for illustration of bridge construction.
alignment, and surroundings. He explained how the chosen design will affect streets, parking
lots, traffic flow, existing structures, and view corridors on the bluff. He said the City
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~ Commission weIghed rIght-of-way acquisition, vIews, vistas, and park expansion
considerations when choosing the currant alignment. The bridge will be finished underneath.
and a staff team will ensure it is an aesthetic showpiece. A bike trail extension Is proposed to
connect the Plnellas Trail with Clearwater beach. He responded to questions regarding the
affects and proximity to City Hall and Pierce 100, stating the chosen alignment Is final. The
design is an attempt to get as close as possible to the eXisting route with minimum adverse
Impacts to the surroundings. Consideration is being given to demolishing the current and
former bridges. for replacement with lighted, ADA accessible fishing piers.
Mr. Baler highlighted the alternatives under consideration for use of the bayfront. He
referred to the Tennis Court Usago Survey for May 1997, stating he was surprised how much
the courts are used. One focus of the plan Is to replace asphalt with park land, for a higher
and better use of the valuable bayfront. It was Indicated the new roadway and turnaround
would cut through the tennis courts. The value of retaining the deteriorated tennis courts was
questioned. Discussion ensued regarding the user survey. how deletion of the courts would
impact the numbor of users city-wide, noise and traffic impacts if the courts were to remain,
overflow parking for the Harborview Center, improvement of Pierce Street, Osceola Avenue,
and destination oriented trafflc.
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A. Operating and Capital Budgets for 1997/98 * Status Report
B. Current Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) ~ Status Report
Art Kader listed September City Commission meeting dates for budget approval, stating
the dollar amount of the Parks and Recreation Department budget is still under discussion with
Finance. He explained a number of difficulties associated with balancing this year's budget
due to the number of enhancements proposed. No changes are proposed to the capital
budget. The City Commission has approved additions to the Clearwater Beach Aquatic Center
requested by the residents, such as six Janes and additional amenities. He referred to
handouts of the current CIP projects, indicating where changes occurred.
In response to questions, Mr. Kader said completion of McMullen Tennis Complex
improvements is projected for July 7, before the tournament. Parts for lighting the pro court
have been ordered and construction will proceed in two or three weeks, when the parts arrive.
It was Indicated the Gulf~to-Bay Boulevard landscaping project is complete; 108 palms were
planted. A small balance remains for maintenance. The palms will be watered by truck every
day until they become established.
7. New Business
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A. Program for July 28 Meeting
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Mr. Wilson said he will introduce the new employee who coordinates the volunteer
programs. City Manager Mlchaol J. Roberto has oxprossed an interest in attending tho July
meeting. .
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__ Board and Staff Discussion
In response to questions from Member Lindner. Mr. Wilson said building rental for
culturaVsoclal programs may be cut from the budget. As staff hopes to focus on the Women's
Tournament during July, Mr. Wilson suggested holding McMullen Complex open house during
the Fall, after the pro court lights are Installed and children return from summer vacations.
Brief discussion ensued regarding activities for open house.
Adjournment
. Th~ meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. .
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