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Parks.& Recreation Board
Minutes
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 18, 1998
Present:
Larry Lindner
Gary Giordano
Donald Harris
Gerry Shriver
Kim Cashman
Stephen Swanberg
Sarah Wiand
Art Kader
Steve Miller
Gwen Lagters
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Interim Parks and Recreation Director
Recreation Superintendent
Board Reporter
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed In that order.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
2. Minutes Approval -- April 27, 1998
Member Harris moved to approve the minutes according to copies submitted in writing
to each member by the Board Reporter. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. Correspondence - None
4. Introduction of New Board Members - Ms. Sarah Wiand and Mr. Stephen Swanberg
Ms. Wiand and Mr. Swanberg shared information about their backgrounds and interest
in serving on the Parks and Recreation Board.
5. Upcoming Recreation Events - Steve Miller and Terry Schmidt
Mr. Miller and Mr. Schmidt highlighted activities scheduled for the U-92 Fest, the
Memorial weekend event primarily sponsored by U.92 radio station. Staff was pleased to
report the City was awarded an NCAA National Tournament which was conducted at
Bomber Stadium with only four days notice to staff. Mr. Miller said tourism, economic
development and public safety are the department's main goals. This type of event helps
achieve those goals and generates more than $3.million in revenue for the City. The board
reviewed programs and events scheduled for June 1998. Following up on a request from
the last meeting, staff distributed copies of the Parks and Recreation Department Usage
Survey Report commissioned by Fred Thomas. Mr. Kader explained how the survey was
done. Discussion ensued regarding Master Plan funding.
6. Old Business
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A. Current CBeital Imcrovement Status
Mr. Kader distributed and reviewed a handout highlighting changes since last month.
B. Caoitallmorovement Proaram Fiscal Year 1998/99
Mr. Kader reported department priorities have been forwarded to the City Commission.
He said $150,000 has been budgeted, pending Commission approval, for four lighted soft
tennis courts. He discussed the current rationale for pursuing soft courts. Responding to
questions, Mr. Kader highlighted how capital and operation budgets are presented to the
City Commission. Suggestions were made for more pedestrian and bicycle paths along
Gulf-to~Bay Boulevard. While Parks and Recreation Department staff is not designing Gulf-
to.Bay Boulevard improvements, input is welcome and will be forwarded to the project's
administrator. Mr. Kader related the extent of pool renovations at Ross Norton Park. He
said Crest Lake Park has been eliminated as a potential skate park location.
C. Skate Park Recommendations/Ordinance
The City Commission has requested a draft skating ordinance due to concerns
aggressive inHne skating and skateboarding are damaging public property. The ordinance is
to specifically limit skating at posted locations. Once posted, the ordinance can be
enforced. Creative options are being explored for enforcing the law with regard to minors
and young adults. Funds are set aside for immediate installation of a temporary skate park
at one of three potential downtown locations. Direction has been requested for selection
-"', of a permanent site. General consensus was any of the three proposed locations would be
suitable for a temporary skate park. The board was pleased to see skating recognized as a
skill. Sufficient area, restrooms, water fountains, lights, barriers, green space, and the
ability to change the course to avoid boredom were listed as needs to be addressed in
skate park siting.
7. New Business
A. Discussion on Particioant Cards/Fees
The board reviewed City Resolution 93-61, setting resident/non-resident fees,
effective January 1, 1 994. Discussion ensued regarding levels of resident/non-resident
participation at City facilities. The board was requested to review a handout titled, UFee
Ordinance Recommendations, II for discussion at the next meeting.
. B. Jack Russell Stadium Parking Aareement - Band Boosters
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Mr. Kader said staff is looking at ways to get North Greenwood neighborhood
residents involved in concessions previously run by non-profit youth groups. Concerns
have been expressed by groups who previously depended on. revenue from those
concessions to fund their activities. He listed the heavy responsibilities involved in running
the parking concession, and discussed qualification criteria. Concerns are that the group is
reliable and can meet insurance requirements. Staff is working toward a compromise.
Board suggestions were to hold a lottery, or to merge the groups into one corporation.
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c. poerating Budaet ~ New Proarams
Mr. Kader highlighted major changes in the budget that is due this week. He will bring
information to the. next meeting.
D. Location and DrOQram for June Meeting
Mr. Kader Questioned the board's interest in touring Parks and Recreation
infrastructure facilities. He felt observing site conditions would help illustrate the need for
a new infrastructure compound. Consensus was to meet in the Municipal Services
Building in ~une, and tour the facilities in July.
Board & Staff Comments
In response to questions, Mr. Kader said the bridge at Del Oro is being replaced as part
of a new east/west trail. It will be 4 to 6 weeks before the new bridge goes in. He said
money has been budgeted and suggestions are being addressed for creation of a green
space along the Pinellas Trail by the post office. General discussion ensued regarding the
concept of an interactive fountain like the one at. Largo Park. It was indicated liability
would be no greater than for a skate park. Mr. Lindner said the tennis courts are not open
at Clearwater High School because the subsurface has to be redone.. The board reviewed
a color brochure detailing available activities at McMullen Tennis Park.
Staff was requested to agenda election .of a new Vice Chair, due to the, vacancy
created when Mr. Kirbas finished his term on the board. Staff was requested to invite
City Manager Roberto for a return visit to the board. Staff was praised for being able to
put together an NCAA tournament with only four days notice.
8. Adjournment
The meeting a'djourned at 8:03 p.rn..
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Parks & Recreation Board
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