12/19/1997 (2)
.~.'>,: ojf.;:...,..,',j,:.>....,.. .:>'.1 '~'.' ". ':o-I.,:,:,.:'1.:';.~.'.~....~",.~:~u:. ~'., '.., ".... I" ~ '..' ..'. "..., l. j, . ',: .:, ',:.' . l ':. "
,
t'
.
, I "
, ,
, ,
C~..."",C.~~.." h. ,,~ ,c'.; ~'-:'.~.,..:",J.....,--".........:.
, "., .
... I ,.' 1 ',' .,
LIBRARY
ADVISORY
BOARD
MINUTES
Date
/900
"
-,
",':',,-; ", ,; ;"','" ":,'" '"".' '",:,;",,;,',,:':
, , , , ' ,,' , ,J , ,La, ,t; '. ',' l, J . '. . ': ' ' , ' '..
I l '" 1" , :, ',' . 1. " I. " .......:> I.' ......:I.t,..'""':.......'-~.':I.;... t.:.....,.~ '" " "I; ?' I., ,I' .~.:. ",' '.' " ':. '. . , ..: ,: I . .,. . II' .. ",: '..' ' ; "
, ~.
"
. .c:""
,~
c ..../
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 19, 1997
Present:
Christine Morris
Tony Bacon
Marshall Bennett
William Raffaniello
Joanne Laurenti
Tom Leavy
Howard Adler
Glenn Garte
Thalia Kelsey
Dr. Arlita Hallam
Julie Lewis
David Berry
Brenda Moses
Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Library Director
Library Foundation
Guest
Board Reporter
....
Absent:
Estelle Dunn
Judy Melges
Member
Member
"
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. at the Clearwater East
Library. For continuity, the items are listed in agenda order, although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
..~
'"..,.""
1 .
Welcome - Farewell to Tonv Bacon
Members expressed their appreciation to Member Tony Bacon for his
leadership, tenacity, perseverance and dedication to the Clearwater Library Advisory
Board and the Library system. His term on the Library Advisory Board has expired
and he has accepted the position of Vice~Chair of the Library Foundation. He said
he has enjoyed his tenure with the Board and is pleased with his replacement,
Christine Morris.
2. Approval of Minutes
Member Garte moved to approve the minutes of November 21, 1997, as
submitted in writing to each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. Librarv Director's Recort
a. Library Site Selection Task Force Meeting with Mike Roberto Tuesday,
December 23,1997, at 8:30 a.m.
o
Library Director Arlita Hallam said the Library Site Selection Task
Force has arranged a meeting with the City Manager on December 23, 1997,
at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of the m'eeting is to review status of a new
Clearwater Main Library site.
mlib 1297
1
12/19/97
~:. ::' _.\ . .,... .. .. .',.. ...., .....;..; ~..::':,..~:".;;;,'.o;;\;
J ','; J. r->. ! .... I" I'" ',',,'., .'..'.,"'('...':'..
',. . ~ ...". -..., F . , ' ..' ,,", \ " "'.,., ',',' j I;,
"
,')
Dr. Hallam referred to a City Reflections article (Exhibit A) published
yesterday that includes "One City One Future". The article explains 5 basic
redevelopment proposals. She noted the LDC (Land Development Code) is
being revised to make Clearwater more business-friendly. The proposed
master plan is in a preliminary stage. Input is being solicited. The Main
Clearwater Library is a top priority project for Penny for Pinellas funds.
Dr. Hallam said the Library's Internet hookups have gotten slower due
to higher usage. Installation of higher speed lines have been postponed until
after January 1, 1 998, in order to take advantage of free installation costs
and a 60% discount on phone line hookups.
b. Director's Vacation December 22-28, 1997
Dr. Hallam said she will be on vacation December 22-28, 1997.
4. Uodate on Ad Hoc Committee Activities - Glenn Garte (report enclosed)
Dr. Hallam said members had not received a report.
I~~
Member Garte presented Exhibit B, the Ad Hoc Committee's
recommendations for donor recognition policy with regard to naming for the future
Clearwater Main Library. The Committee recommended that Library building names
have geographic or functional names only and not be subject to availability for donor
recognition. Naming of Library internal functional areas, rooms, and major
collections is the prerogative of the City Commission. Library areas or rooms may
be named to honor individuals, corporations, or foundations in recognition for
significant contributions on behalf for the Clearwater Public Library System. All
signage will be consistent with architectural form and function. Consideration will
be given to larger donors, with respect to the size of the contribution and long-term
dedication to the Library System.
Member Garte moved to recommend the Ad Hoc Committee's "Clearwater
Public Library Policy for Donor Recognition with Regard to Naming" to the City
Commission. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Reoorts: Foundation. Friends & Coooerative
Cooperative
Dr. Hallam said the Cooperative comparative data indicates the Clearwater
Library System is ranked number one in circulation, computer Internet access, and
professional staffing in Pinellas County. The Library is ranked number four in
expenditures per capita. Seminole, Tarpon Springs and Oldsmar are more expensive
per capita than Clearwater.
o
mlib1297
2
1 2/19/97
"
Foundation
tJ
Library Foundation Director Julie Lewis said the Foundation is anxiously
awaiting the Main Clearwater Library site selection. At the next Foundation board
meeting January 22, 1998, a decision will be made to conduct a feasibility study for
raising funds for the new library. The Foundation plans to approach major donors,
raising approximately two-thirds of an anticipated $3 million within 2 years.
Afterwards, the grassroots campaign will begin, at which time the groundbreaking
for the Main Library should have taken place.
The Foundation's annual fund-raiser is February 16, 1998. Ms. Lewis feels
this year's Cognescenti Auction will be bigger and better than last year. Major
donors are needed to underwrite expenses. This year's theme is the International
Olympics and table hosts are needed within the next 3 weeks. Members were
encouraged to contact Ms. Lewis with names and addresses of potential hosts and
attendees.
Friends
Dr. Hallam noted the Friends of the Clearwater Library has scheduled a dinner
at the Clearwater Yacht Cub on January 31, 1998, at 12:00 p.m.
6. New Business
C)
Dr. Hallam said the Library Site Selection Task Force was reconvened to
ensure that all library groups are in sync with one another and have the most current
information available.
7. Board Comments
Discussion ensued regarding the position of the Library Advisory Board
regarding the Clearwater Main Library site. Dr. Hallam said all the original members
of the Site Selection Task Force were invited to the December 23, 1997, meeting
with the City Manager. City Commissioners will not attend.
A member said he experienced a problem tracking a book title. It was noted
sometimes when a title is no longer owned and taken out of the collection, the main
entry could still be listed. Dr. Hallam will address the issue.
A member questioned the method used when a book borrowed from another
library is placed on another library's shelf and not properly checked in on the
computer.
Dr. Hallam said a new system is available with an automated voice system
which expedites services for materials on reserve or overdue.
In response to a question, Dr. Hallam said a piece of equipment has been
ordered for the Countryside self-checkout machine.
o
mlib1297
3
1 2/19/97
.,. .~, ~..~ ., L,
. " " .' ",:..,... :::.,' ," ,.;~.'.~~'...''':_'_U:.:"._,I. ".~,. ' l~ I" ", '.' ..' "" " ,",'1': ".';":' ,I I", I..~,', .'" "
r
t.e.,.
-, ~ ,;".-,:- -., ", t.",
. , " ~.~ ~ . ,. ." - .., ~ '.
. 1 ~
I')
A member said he hoped the library system continues efforts to ensure all
children in the COI mty own a library card. Children do not realize the opportunities
that exist and how libraries can enhance their lives.
A request was made that investment classes be offered at libraries.
8. Services of East Library
Librarian 11, Ann Scheffer said the East Library is the only Clearwater library
offering Dow Jones News Retrieval training once a month. Internet training is
offered twice a month and Freenet training once a month. Ms. Scheffer said the
Countryside Library offers instructions on the Dow Jones system, and anyone can
request assistance at any other branch library. She said training on Value Line and
Morning Star services are offered upon request on a one*on*one basis. Every library
in Clearwater has its own area of expertise and members were encouraged to
participate in those of interest. Ms. Scheffer said circulation was over 400,000 at
the East Library in 1997. The library has 5 professional librarians and a children's
librarian. The library consistently fine-tunes customer requirements by increasing
materials in demand.
9. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.
I::;
10. Tour of East librarv
Interested parties took a tour of the library after the meeting adjourned.
.,
~~~~ 7f, ;I~
Chair .
Library Advisory Board
Attest:
"
. 'J
mlib1297
4
12/19/97
~..... "'.......n
. '----...........~..'~.-..I\.~.w<h..""....._t_.uf,. 17~~.... n.."'-""!~..r:..LI~~~.~...""I.""."
'-h.~'''''''''~!'':'':' .
. , "":." .': . ...,~ .,.,', ,.,' ,.,'" , '. :'..: ',',..'," ,'".",. ~" . '. .\'.,: . '.....~, ",. ' .. ,':".. ,", ",',':'
'-' "",.\ ',."..."..,'".
\ , ' , ," .' , . ~\ , " , ..... ~ "" " ~ ,I "'.." ," ,
, , \ . "'. .' ." .. ~I . 1- I 1 '.1 ' , ' , :': '.', . .:
. ' , ~ .! ,I. . ....~_'.1 . 11 . ~. ,:1 .', "
.'~
1"''1
...l....."
u
~
Special Edfflon
tjhLbitll
~.
~'~>J:'~~,~,;,,;~~:;-,,~
'I;','::':'>"~:" '. ,.~: " ;., :.' .'..... .'
"." ,"'" .' \. ~ .' . -
';!~,~i~;,i~:, ':t..;:;;;;';;;;f._~:]j;~
C...,.". .."::A,,,,"",.,"i" ",L'~
'.<;.;.::f,.~,::'; :~.;:.\~:~ :>.,~i:';):',',.':~,:;,;',::<;,:( .:,
."" ;"." ,... ....., " ~..' ,.'
j .' -"i\;!:~, ',_:", \p:':'_:',iC:' ,-;,'/: <:,' ::: '::
J1!'. ....." ' .",J' ". 1\.". I ,..,,(,:,... ."1' .e,.
; "-:~;:~N~";;::~~1{;1'~i:"\:~!':::"
. Jt: ~,,::~,::,L;~l: ,: ......il';';:,~j ;': ....,.'.).' ..".' :.
+)'::::'.....; '" ..'.:..;.~.,..:;.jf."'~. ~"< ,,;..<.,'::' ..,.
c""'''''' .,' ..,. ,...., r. " t"" ,..... .,.... .
':<..
,.'..
, . , . ~ '
',~ \
ThursdaYt December 18, 1991
A Note from the City Manager:
I know that City staff members have been following the
news about plans for Clearwater's future. The
redevelopment plan proposes sweeping changes to the
heart of our City and, through this special edition of
City Reflections, I would like to share with you these
ideas.
I hope that by now you have heard the phrase "0ne
City... One Future." This wonderful, inclusive
description refers to our drive to unite Clearwater
behind a strategy that will carry out the broader vision
of the City Conunission. Recognizing the need to
exchange ideas and gain consensus, we will begin
reaching out to the public in earnest to establish a
meaningful dialogue. We have dedicated our ideas to
our families, our foundation and our future.
After reading the next few pages, I hope you will be
able to envision how you can playa role in these
concepts as we take positive steps toward making
Clearwater a better place to live, work and do business.
Please let us know what you think: your input is
important. Send your e-mail or written comments to
Scott Shuford, Special Projects Administrator, at City
Hall.
~t~
~.1'Water
u
J)q@nL~r I~ /991
.
Clearwater:
'()ne City. One Future.
A Vision For Strategic Revitalization
As the new lniLLennill1n approaches, exciting changes are set for
areas front the Beach and Downtown Cleanvater to Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard. To help YOI{ visualize these possible changes, we've
compiled some architects' renderings and drawings.
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
Gulf-ta-Bay Boulevard is Clearwater's
UCentral Boulevard." Right now, it's a huge
expanse of asphalt that does not reflect well on
'~.<?ur community. In the future, it will continue to
, '.n~liandle a large volume of traffic. but we also
need to add landscaping to improve the
appearance of this gateway to Clearwater.
Another goal is to place overhead power lines
underground.
Downtown Clearwater
Most people define the health and strength
of their community by how well their
downtown is doing. Downtown Clearwater is
not achieving its potential as a regional office.
retail and entertainment center. It is also not
taking advantage of its proximity to Clearwater
Beach. It is not reflective of the true economic
strength of Cleanvater. We propose a change
that would activate and energize Downtown.
Right now, the bluff is 80% concrete and
asphalt, but it needs to be 80% green space. We
need to establish entertainment centers in the
Downtown area that would create energy and
Uxcitement. We need to double the size of
Conceptual drawings showing a Btach Boardwalk (above)
and a Downtown Entertainment Center
on rhe Ba)front (below)
gce'hL IPr Itt /qq 1
Gulf-to-Bay before (above)
and with
enhancements (right)
Coachman Park and improve the
physical connection between the
Beach and Downtown to re-
energize Downtown as the "East
Beach.tt We need to ensure that
public buildings and amenities
like streets and sidewalks, are
properly located to stimulate
orivate investment. And we need
'~) redevelop the annex site at
Missouri and Cleveland with a
use that will benefit our citizens.
~
; ~S1Sti; ~1i',,~ 'q;~iCub.ltON';
''';';~H'C;i-&.'l'W.tl?ll~r, ',',1:,,:: :',~':,';
~4 . f \." '< .' I,. ,'.' I ' . I. ,
Possible interchange configuration
linking the Beach and DownJown
Clearwater Beach
On the Beach, we need a
revitalized entryway similar in
quality to Memorial Causeway.
We need a transition point
between the residential uses on
l\1orth Be.1ch and the tourist-
\...J;ented uses to the south. We
,. ~ '. ... I
need to return the public beach-
front to a more natural
environment by relocating
current parking facilities. We
need streets, boardwalks and
other public amenities that
reflect a high quality residential
and resort environment.
North Greenwood
In the past year, the City has
worked very closely with North
Greenwood community leaders
to develop an action plan that
will implement projects ranging
from entryway street
improvement to job
development. The potential
relocation of Jack Russell
Stadium offers an opportunity to
expand many of the ideas in this
action plan. That includes the
possible creation of a village
square at Palmetto Street and
North Greenwood Avenue. This
village square concept could
include a new recreation
complex and a technology
center. The City and the
residents will work together to
develop new strategies that focus
on jobs and activation of a
village square. We will try to
provide a revitalized community
with a quality workforce.
Land Development Code
A critical component in the
success of these revitalization
efforts involves changes to the
City development regulations.
Our codes must be redesigned
for a developed community.
That would provide flexibility to
fit a variety of individual
circumstances, while
maintaining critical code
protections.
ClEARWATER
1
J
Overview of Downtown Revitalization
J)eOf! HJ leer ;t1) ;q q1
.-.....
';~1..-'\
, , a....
..., , , ....
,,' , r. ,
(..;. !i
'x . l~ '
.. · 1:: I
. -:. ptS:'t1tn".>'
~.! '\.
... . ..... .
~ I ""-:a,
::;' lBoICII I ~
_" I I -~
...... I I
. , '
~ \, 'l ,/:::;0
" " #
'.. v.'
... t#
..
... .......
#......
" "
I "
, ,
: .
I Iri ·
. GniliMIod ·
I :
"IIUARWAJ J
'- '-~ I
...... '
Ovuvie..... of revitalization areas
H'
,'.1'
Our codes will:
· Serve as a catalyst for
redevelopment.
· Create an opportunity to
enhance landscaping and
community character.
?......~
":,- Focus on civic design and
,..' perfonnance standards.
i.I.!'::
','~"'
,I"
I",>
/i
'I~'
, '
..,(;.
11'>
',1'1
I < ~ I
/::.~
,,"
-:':ii:
',:.:(
:.'.~\~:
. >'.:~ I.,
.l";,i
For all these areas. five key points
must be made:
· Our most valued resources are
our public waterfronts on the
Beach and in Downtown. These
areas need to be 80% green
space and be designed for active
public use.
· Mw;ket forces will shape our
City. We need to use public
investments to encourage the
private investment we're
looking for. OUf new land
development regulations must
add value to our built
environment. We need to turn
Pennies for Pinellas into Dollars
for Clearwater.
.....
'" ~:'
1.~:,~,j,
~ ~.:.. .
~ .': ~ .
, i ~..~
. .1, <~ ;
.~; f<
.'.,.
", h
.,"
';;j::;
,.:.'1
>.,1
..;.,
.' ',,:~'
.. ,'.
',.! I
;:)'::
::'. '
:~ ~:; .;~:,
',:!(
u
.;'
.l:';,1l
,:'j:
. .\'
.. ,
, ;\(,
'"
, ~. ". ,'-:
, "
.,;.,
.' '
p' [. .
~,. ,
./: ," '\
., \,
\' q
· Communities define
themselves by their
downtowns. Tourists define
the places they visit by the
quality of the public amenities
available. Clearwater's
Downtown, Beach and major
tourist corridors must reflect a
vibrant community with a high
quality of life.
· Our citizens need to be
involved in all phases of our
planning and decision making.
Citizen input is essential to
achieving the Commission's
Vision and for that Vision to
continue into the 21st century.
Continuity of the Vision is a
key to our community's
success.
· These projects are absolutely
necessary to maintain and
enhance the quality of life in
all our neighborhoods. Every
neighborhood is directly
affected by what happens on
Gulf-to-Bay, in Downtown, in
North Greenwood, and on the
Beach. 'l11ese areas reflect on
us as a community and
represent major contributors to
our tax base. Our success as a
community will be defined by
how well these areas petform.
, .
During the next several
months. there will be a wide
variety of opportunities for
public involvement in the
discussion of these ideas.
Please watch for these
opportunities and tell us what
you think. We value your
ideas - this Vision Process
must include everyone if it is
to be successful.
Conceptual master plan for the
Do.....ntown Entertainment District
])eccmter 10) /CfQ'1
'.!'
;/
\' ,.' ',:::,,': ;',
I ; .. I, ,~. ~ . I
I I d ,
\ " \
, , ;.' I' ; I
, . " .: \ ~ ,
," - f' , ..... ,
" .. . "
: , . "
\ .
"
':t'
"
;.
CX;hi br+ 11
0'
,
CLEAR WATER PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICY FOR DONOR
RECOGNITION WITH REGARD TO NAMING
,....-...
.
i
Inasmuch as the Clearwater Public Library System encourages contributions
and grants, which fUliher its mission and goals for serving the public, the
following guidelines have been developed to govern donor recognition with
regard to naming buildings, areas) rooms, collections, furnishings and
equipment.
1. Library building names will have geographical or functional names
only and will not be subject to availability for donor recognition.
Clearwater Main Library and NOlth Greenwood Branch meet the
policy guidelines, but John Doe Main Library does not.
2. Naming of library internal functional areas, rooms, and major
collections is the prerogative of the City Commission. Such naming
will be considered upon the recommendation of the Library Director
in conjunction with the Library Board.
t
I:~)
3. Library areas or rooms may be named to honor individuals,
corporations, or foundations in recognition of significant contributions
~ in behalf of the Clearwater Public Library System. Significant
contributions shall be defined as amounts sufficient to fund the
establishment of a designated area, or room at the time of construction
and development. Ideally the individual, corporation, or foundation
should have been associated with identified actions in support of
library service to the City of Clearwater.
4. Collections of materials, equipment or furnishings, which are
accepted as gifts by the Library Director, and/or funded by
individuals, corporations, or foundations, may be recognized by a
discrete engraved plaque mOllnted on or near the gift as appropriate,
with the name of the donor displayed. For example "The John Doe
Collection of Illuminated Manuscripts" or "Computer Equipment for
Research Provided and Maintained by the John Doe Corporation."
o
5. All signs and plaques printed with names of donors will be of
similar appearance and will be consistent with the architectural design
and, interior decoration of the building.
t;:ec.em /;er tt1) /CJQ1