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Sheila Cole
Robert Sudalnik
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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 5, 1997
Present:
William Baldwin
Katherine Merriam
Delphine Pullar
Marcia Blakemore
Candace Gardner
Nancy Aft
Thelma Blasko
Ream Wilson
Mark Roether
Brenda Moses
Chair
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Parks and Recreation Director
Parks and Recreation Supervisor
Board Reporter
1 . Call to Order
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The meeting was called to order by Chair Baldwin at 8: 10 a.m. at the
Municipal Services Building, Clearwater, Florida. In order to provide continuity for
research, the items will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed
in that order.
2. ,Approval of Minutes - January 8. 1997
Member Blasko moved to approve the minutes of January, 8, 1 997 as
submitted in writing to each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. Correspondence
Chair Baldwin noted all members should have received a copy of his letter to
the City regarding this Board's preference for the proposed Memorial Causeway
Bridge.
City Engineer, Rich Baier, sent this Board a letter thanking us for the
opportunity to attend a Beautification Committee meeting.
Chair Baldwin read a letter he wrote to the St. Petersburg Times. The letter
noted that the St. Petersburg Times did not mention the Beautification Committee in
their article on the planting of palms on Gulf-toMBay Boulevard.
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Ongoing Business
A. Appreciation Program
In Member Sudalnik's absence, his wife presented information regarding cost
of materials for certificates of appreciation. Michael's Crafts offered this Board a
30% discount on materials. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to make
the Appreciation Program a contest and to advertise in the newspapers. It was
suggested more specific criteria be developed before implementation of this
program. Members were encouraged to look at the 2 properties nominated for
awards, Magnolia Manor and the Crab House, before the next meeting. The
intention of this program was not to be a contest, but to recognize those property
owners who beautify their properties and continuously maintain it at a certain level.
B. Anti-Litter Campaign
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A member read a letter addressed to the Beautification Committee from an
Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church. While patronizing Gulf-to-Bay Supply, he
noticed a litter problem. He asked the vendor for a waste basket, since there were
no garbage receptacles on the street. It was noted there is a transient problem
which contributes to the litter problem in various areas of the City, but that is a
police matter. There are various organizations throughout the City which
periodically volunteer to clean littered areas throughout the City. Discussion ensued
regarding anti-litter signs, bumper stickers, and the costs involved. Members were
asked to contemplate this issue for further discussion at the next meeting.
C. Sayview Association Request
Parks and Recreation Director, Ream Wilson, gave the Board an update on
the status of this request. The Pine lias County Planning Council is looking into the
'possibility of submitting an application to obtain a Preservation 2000 grant to
acquire the property. There is county property adjacent to this property. The City
would have to supply matching grant funds. A lot of thought and support is being
given to this project. Member Pullar moved that this Board send the Bi!yview
Association a letter of support. Chair Baldwin will write and send the letter. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
D. Neighborhood Sign Program
A member remarked that there was a Coalition of Homeowners meeting
Monday night. Many people expressed great interest in beautification.
E. Memorial Causeway Bridge
It was remarked that the City is probably waiting for the outcome of the
Penny for Pinellas before any final decisions are made regarding the Memorial
Causeway Bridge. It was noted that the preferred alignment was the "south"
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Gulf-to-Bay Beautification Program
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Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Mark Roether, referred to a letter sent to
businesses on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. He will inform this Board of the status of this
program at the next meeting, after responses are compiled from business owners.
5. Staff Reports
No formal staff reports were given.
6. New Business
The water tower on Clearwater Beach will be removed. The Clearwater
Beach Association requested that the property on which it stands be expanded as
part of the existing park area.
The County is advertising for bids for the extension of the Pinellas Trail. It
was noted part of it will extend across the street from the Municipal Services
Building.
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A member remarked that the downtown area has the potential to be an urban
center. Discussion ensued regarding a hotel, the location of the library, the
Chamber of Commerce and the Harborview Center. A remark was made that the
library does not need "prime" space, but the business community does. II Anchors"
for smaller businesses is vital. An example given was the Countryside Mall, where
anchor stores are at each end of the mall, with stores in the middle.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
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