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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 27, 1998
Present:
Larry Lindner
William Kirbas
Gary Giordano
Donald Harris
Kim Cashman
Vacant Seat
Art Kader
Steve Miller
Gwen Legters
Gerry Shriver
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Interim Parks and Recreation Director
Recreation Superintendent,
Board Reporter
Board Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m, In the Municipal Services Building,
To provide continuity, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed In that order.
Minutes Approval M March 23. 1998
Member Kirbas moved to approve the minutes as submitted in writing to each member,
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Upcoming Recreation Events - Report by Steve Miller
Mr. Miller distributed handouts highlighting programs and events scheduled for the month
of May. He called attention to: 1) Fun 'n Sun activities; 2) New hours pilot program at
Countryside Recreation Center to gather data for next budget year; 3) Moonlight Recreation
Summer program seven days a week until midnight; 4) Summer Camp registration; 5) Aquatic
programs; and 6) Memorial Day events, He encouraged members to share summer camp
'information with the public in advance, because camps fill up the first day.
Old Business
A. Current Capital Improvement Proiects Status - Art Kader
Mr. Kader discussed changes since last month1 detailing status of acoustical improvements
at Countryside Recreation Center; Ross Norton Park renovations; and Cherry Harris Park. He
said the bid award for the E.C. Moore West softball complex and recreation path was pulled
from the May City Commission agenda because the low bidder backed out. It is hoped to
award the bid at the first meeting in June. The complex will be located between the E.C. Moore
complex and Eisenhower Elementary school,
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In response to questions, Mr. Miller said cracked tennis courts at the McMullen complex
are being resurfaced in response to a request by USTA. Staff is still exploring options for the
beach swimming pool.
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B. Capital Improvement Proqram Priorities - Fiscal Year 1998/99 - Art Kader
General discussion ensued regarding rationale for suggested priorities, staffing needs, and
funding sources. The board ranked park development projects as follows:
1. Plnellas Trail amenities
2. Skate Par~~ Facility
,3. Swimming Pool Renovations
4. McMullen Tennis Soft Courts
5. Clearwater Beach Restroom Renovation
6. Softball Complex Deveiopment Phase II
7. Recreation Portable Stage (Showmoblle)
8. Jack Russell/Carpenter infrastr. repair
Discussion ensued regarding presentation of the board's ranking to the City Commission.
Questions were raised regarding soft tennis court status. Mr. Miller and Mr. Kader discussed
maintenance issues. water requirements, proposed locations. cost estimates, conceptual
funding sources. and higher costs, compared to hard courts, Board members indicated people
want to play on soft courts and have said they are willing to pay substantially higher court fees.
Mr. Kader said staff will push for soft courts, as they ranked high on the board's priority list.
9. State Road 60 Beautification Project
10. Cultural/Social Recreation Center
11. Clearwater Beach Pinellas Trail Spur
12, Northeast Coachman Park
13. Passenger Van
14. Disc Golf Course Renovations
15. Recreation Trails
C. Skate Park Issues
, Mr. Kader said $101,000 is budgeted for a skate park and associated facilities, Staff has
looked at 32 locations Citywide, and held public hearings. Crest Lake Park is no longer being
considered as a potential location. Discussion ensued regarding location criteria, merits of ,
putting a skate park next to an established public park; anticipated heavy usage; and a
commercial skate park being built on Ulmerton Road. In response to a question. Mr. Kader said
the City's skate park will be an outdoor facility.
New Business
A. Penny for Pine lias Projects
Discussion ensued regarding a comparison of the cost list originally approved by the City
Commission, versus current recommended funding for the prioritized projects.
B. May Meetino Location and Program
Consensus was to hold the regular meeting in the Municipal Services Building.
Determination of subsequent meeting locations will be discussed, The meeting was moved up
to May 18. 1998 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Board and Staff Discussion
City public relations staff was praised for doing a fine job on the new edition of Clea/Water
Magazine. The second edition was felt to be an improvement over the first.
Discussion ensued regarding work in progress and funding for Clearwater High School
tennis courts and track resurfacing.
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Board members thanked Mr. Klrbas for his years of service on the bo'ard. Mr. Klrbas said
he had requested reappointment to another term, but the City Commission selected another
',volunteer. He noted appointee Sarah Wiand Is active on the beach and will be an asset to the '
board. ' He urged the board to' push for making McMullen Tennis Complex the finest In Floridat
with the addition of soft courts.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff was
requested to reissue the Fred Thomas survey regarding what the public wanted in parks and
,recreation facilities. While the statistics would be outdated, it was felt the report contained
Ide~s worthy of board review.
" In a follow-up Item from the last meeting, Mr. Miller displayed a sample of framed,
. interpretive signage that will replace old rusty signs at Moccasin Lake Park.
Adjournment
. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation Board
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