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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 28, 1999
Present:
Kim Cashman
Larry Lindner
Donald Harris
Sarah WiBnd
Stephen Swanberg
Dick Ruben
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Gerry Shriver
Chair
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Also Present:
Art Kader
Steve Miller
Barbara Moon
Bobbie Downs
Parks and Recreation Department Interim Director
Superintendent of Recreation Programming
Recreation Supervisor - Morningside
Staff Assistant 11
To provide continuity for research, items are In agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Morningside Recreation Complex. Interim
Parks and Recreation Director Art Kader announced that a new Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin A.
DUr,\bar of Temple Terrace, FL, will join the City staff July 19.
'J ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes of Mav 24. 19~~
Member Swanberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 1999, as
submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - CorresDondQ.QQJl
Mr. Kader reported he sent a letter to Ms. Charlotte Endler of the Island Estates Civic Association
requesting additional suggestions for names for the future park at Windward Passage. Mr. Kader also
wrote that if the Association could not submit other names, the Board may suggest other names so the
Commission would have a selection from which to choose. Member Rubin said'he had talked with Ms.
Endler and she was appreciative of the reply. Member Lindner asked if a public hearing must be
advertised before 8 name is selected.
ITEM #4 - Upcoming Recreation Events
Recreation Programming Superintendent Steve Miller distributed the July schedule of evants. He noted
July is National Recreation and Parks Month and Mayor Aungst had issued a proclamation to that effect
for Clearwater. Other highlights included Clearwater Celebrates America in Coachman Park; City
Players Summer Musical; Stage Agenda youth theater; Friday night Concerts in the Park, which are no
longer sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times; Summer Specialty Sports Camps utilizing area coaches:
Sunsets at Pier 60 entertainment offered seven days a week, plus ice skating offered in the Pavilion. In
response to a member's question, Mr. Miller said the St. Petersburg Times is concentrating its
~ sponsorships toward literacy and reading programs. For example, the Times will help host a reading
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festival at the Harborview. In answer to another member's Question, Mr. Miller said ice skating
/~) participation is rather slow during daylight hours but picks up in the afternoons.
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ITEM #5 - Morninaside Presentation
Mr. Miller introduced Barbara Moon as Recreation Supervisor at Morningside and noted she was
promoted from operating aquatics activities at the Long Center. Ms. Moon presented a slide show and
overview of the Morningside program. Member Rubin offered to provide contact with the Sheriff's
Department which would fingerprint children at the center. Mr. Miller said a $100,000 FRDAP (Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program) grant would be used in the preschool area's circular pool
to install water type features such as sprays, fountains and raindrops.
ITEM #6 - Old Business
a) Current Capital Improvement Status
Mr. Kader reviewed the status of various projects. He noted the SPJC tennis courts, rather than the.
YMCA, are being investigated as a site for a skate park.
. b) Report on Board Members' Requests
In response to a member's question, Mr. Miller reported on his research of tennis courts on Davis Islands
and Hillsborough Community College.
In response to a member's question, Mr. Miller contacted the Recycling Coordinator who reported mulch
is subject t~ availability. Member Lindner said he observed the mulch bin at Moccasir. Lake Nature Park
recently was full.
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c) S.P.J.C. Negotiations
Mr. Kader said he has met with college officials attempting to reach an agreement over the city using
the gymnasium, ball fields, auditorium. and use of the tennis courts for a skate park. FRDAP grants of
$200,000 may be an additional funding source for a skate park. Member Lindner questioned if budget
items have been cut, as reported in newspapers. Mr. Kader said such articles were incomplete, and
there would be several public meetings before a final budget is set. Member Cashman suggested
inviting City Manager Mike Roberto to the next meeting to discuss this issue. Member Rubin agreed and
suggested inviting Parks & Recreation Director Dunbar as well. Members favored both suggestions
unanimously.
d) RFP for Glen Oaks
Mr. Kader said there were three inquiries. but only the Chi Chi Rodriguez Foundation submitted a written
proposal.
ITEM #7 - New Business
0) RFP for Holt Avenue Center
Mr. Kader reported strong interest in the Holt Center, and reviewed the procedure used for selection. He
said the former occupant, Ervin's All American Youth Center, has moved to another location and will not
be competing for this RFP. He said Mr. MUler is representing the Parks & Recreation Department on the
selection committee.
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b) Welcome to Clearwater Signs
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Mr. Kader said the HWelcome to Clearwater" signs will be altered to display a smatter sign denoting the
Philadelphia Phillies. Member RUbin asked to disregard a request to improve the area around the sign at
Sand Key since the road widening project appears to be in the near future. Mr. Kader said other
welcome signs are planned at Bayshore Drive and at SA 580 near Countryside High School.
ITEM #8 w Comments bv Board Members
Member Cashman reported on her research of tennis courts in Temple Terrace, and expressed concern
about privatizing McMullen Tennis Complex.
Member Aubin suggested stronger signage at the public beach access at Sand Key to discourage
overnight parking of boats and cars. He also asked if the City could install more trash receptacles in
strategic areas along the beach.
In response to member Swanberg's question regarding parks where dogs ere allowed, Mr. Kader said
the property off Old Coachman Road, on the east side, often is used as a dog walk.
Member Lindner asked about the status of the bike path along Druid Road, west from Belcher Road. He
also commented on the attractive appearance of signs at McMullen Tennis Complex.
Member Harris said attendees at the Little League tournament at Sid Lickton Field were impressed by
the condition of the fields.
Member Cashman expressed concerns about loitering around the Morningside picnic shelter, and
offensive language on basketball courts. She suggested caga shields around overhead light bulbs, or to
increase the amount of light in the area.
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The next meeting will be held July 26 in Conference Room 130 of the Municipal Services Building.
ITEM #9 - Adiournment
The 'meeting adjourn~d at 8:15 p.m.
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Chair
Parks & Recreation Board
Attest:
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Staff Assistant II
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