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09/27/1999 (2) '. . ~ .' ,I ,', . ,- , . , .1 .\ . . ~::\e 1'<:, ~"., .(~\ ,'lj~.~.>,<:.';I.','~.';",\:t;,':~<, (. . ' ." \ '.e ;; ~: :, : :: :'~ ,'r :~~:', :'. . :!' I .; '. . .j.." .." 1.) .. (. i~'::.: : ' . . r~ e' , .. , .. ':' .:' , ~, ' . c ~ , . L" ' . '(: -.. }<'>" . ,.' . ,~,: ~",,'. .' .('. 'of T' . i:" ... t,,: : ' . t,", : .' ,~ ' <I' ~.:~;. '.. >:. ~ _' e :~::~-t.:. .' :. " .' ' . . , " . , I r I I r [ , . , ,. ,. ", ,. ~.,. '. , ~ ~ PARKS &.. ..RECREATION.. , . .'. .' ., . . . . .. ,~ ' ". ~: .' : .. : :,' ' '~{I.", .' . ,F: . , . , {'.'. , " : . Parks & Recreation Board Minutes -.,., ~ . " 't' . , (" ... ' '> ... Date Sepie.bo- I. . \ , ", ., e " . .' . . . . c , , .J '. D"<fO ') --- \_) .--.J PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER September 27, 1999 Present: Geri Shriver Kim Cashman Larry Lindner Donald Harris Sarah Wiand Steve Swanberg Dick Ruben Chair Vice Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Momber . Also Present: Kevin Dunbar Steve Miller Gina Morrow Ike Hinson Trent Whitter Ellen Hess Bobbie Downs Director of Parks and Recreation Superintendent of Recreation Programming Recreation Programmer Recreation Leader Permanent Part-Time Recreation Leader Kings Highway Center Volunteer Staff Assistant II To provide continuity for rasaarch, 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 Kings Highway Recreation Center. ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board moetina of Mondav. AUQust 23. 1999 - Member Lindner moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 1999, as submitted. The motion was duly'seconded and carried unanimously. lTEM #3 - Corresoondence - None ITEM #4 - Uocoming Recreation Events - Steve Miller. Suoerintendent of Recreation Programming - Mr. Miller distributed the October calendar of events highlighting School's Out Camps, 20th Anniversary Jazz Holiday ~oncerts on the beach and in Coachman Park; Farmer's Market resuming Oct. 23; Halloween weekend activities; and Sunset Concerts @ Pier 60. Mr. Miller said the ice skating operation at Pier 60 shelter is gone and is not scheduled to return. Concerts will resume in the pavilion and some renovatio,:,s are planned including building a backstage area for entertainers and removing railings around the shelter, In response to a question by a member, Mr. Miller said the Times Turkey Trot Track Team is funded by a grant and designed to acquaint youngsters at various recreation centers with track and field experience. In response to another question, Mr. Miller said the ice rink will not return because It could not cover Its expenses. ITEM #5 - Kinas Hiahwav Recreation Center Presentation - Gina Morrow, Recreation Programmer; Ike Hinson, Recreation Leader; and Trent Whitter, Permanent Part-Time Recreation Leader, facilitated a slide presentation highlighting various activities at the center. Volunteer Ellen Hess spoke about her personal contributions of time and fund raising events for the center and was thanked by the bOBrd and staff for her commitment. mpr09/99 1 09/27/99 '.'~ ....~'.;'.'..".._;-...:.+'.'r. ."','.r ~. <tl *4"_.. \ ,--,. , , o ITEM #6 - OJd Business a) Current Capital Improvement Status i McMullan Tonnis Complex - Mr. Dunbar said re-engineoring at the complex is expected to be completed by the end of October. Mr. Miller said talks are under way with Krishnan Anandan to possibly hire him as a City employee, then examine the staffing level beneath him. Mr. Dunbar said construction on clay courts IS expected after the first of the year. ii. Department's Master Plan - Mr. Dunbar said a Planning and Projects Division headed by Leroy Chin, a certified landscape architect, began work today developing the Department's master plan. One of his first projects will be the McMullen Tennis Complex including the clay courts and enhanced landscaping. Mr. Dunbar said the overall master plan should take no more than one year to complete. It will be a long- range, 16-year plan encompassing community support. It is planned the tennis program will be a totally self-supporting cost center within two years. Other programs, such as aquatics, might also be grouped as cost centers. Mr. Dunbar asked members to bring their uwish lists" of five areas of interest to the next meeting. Mr. Chin will be invited to attend and hear the input. iii. Proposed 1999/00 Budget Update - Mr. Dunbar said Ross Norton Pool and Jasmine Courts are back in the proposed budget. In answer to Member Lindner's question regarding a skatepark, Mr. Dunbar said negotiations are continuing with St. Petersburg Junior College for the city to acquire the field house and tennis courts. The city's grant, writer ;s preparing a grant proposal for $200,000 from the State of Florida to fund half of the $400,000 needed to convert the tennis courts into a skate park. Funding would be available in September 2000 to begin construction. In response to a member's question, Mr. Dunbar said the $100,000 originally earmarked for the temporary skatepark is part of the city's $200,000 required as matching funds. Mr. Dunbar said it is hoped the city could begin operating the St. Petersburg Junior College facility by January 1. He said the department's athletics operation would be moved to that facility. iv. Island Estates Playground (not on agenda) - Mr. Dunbar said Mr. Kader has sent a letter to the Island Estates Civic Association again asking for more proposed names for the playground at Windward Passage. A progress report will be give at the next board meeting. b) Report on Board Members' Requests In response to Vice Chair Cashman's concern, Mr. Dunbar said another portable toilet has been installed at SPJC soccer fields. In response to Member Wiand's question regarding conflicting signage on beach accesses, Mr. Miller said the issue is being studied by the Legal Department and Police Department. Member Ruben said UNo Pets Allowed" signs will be installed in September at Sand Key beach. Police also will put signage on the beach marking boundaries of public/private beach areas, mpr09/99 09/27/99 2 Member Lindner remarked he hasn't seen as much evidence of rollerblading recently at 1""", Coachman Ridge. ,,~ In response to a question by Member Cashman, the CHS tennis courts have been completed. Member Lindner said the nets are rotting. Mr. Miller said staff would investigate, In response to a Cluestion by Member Ruben regarding Dispoz~A-Scoops, Mr, Miller said the information was turned over to the Parks and Beautification Group. JTEM #7 - New Busineu a) Comments by Board Members Member Swanberg thanked staff for finishing the treil through Del Oro. In response to a member's question, Parks and Recreation is responsible for maintenance of the Gulf-to-Bay Beautification Project. Regarding changes to ~haDter 22 PARKS BEACHES. RECREATION of the Citv Code of Ordinances, three members submitted suggestions. Member Lindner said "Section 22.52 Advertising, publicity and signs" is too broadly written, and could possibly refer to such signage as bumper stickers. ,,"---", Member Swanberg submitted the following propor,als for discussion: Article II, Sec. 22.21. Definitions: under public bathing add after Gulf of Mexico: "and Tampa Bay. It Sec. 22.22. Necessity For rules and regulations. Delete remainder of sentence beginning with the word "therefore," Sec. 22.23. Applicable areas. Replace "embraced" w"ith "governed." Sec. 22.28. Protection and preservation of property. Article (3) question, does the wording prohibit normal family sand castle building on the beach? Sec. 22.33. Articre (6), Surfboarding and the like are great recreational activities. Clearwater should consider allowing the sport in designated areas. Bathers are not .as likely to swim during wave action that is conducive to surfboarding. Sec.22.38. Camping. Does Clearwater have camp sites? ........./ ) '-.-" Member Ruben submitted the following proposals for discussion: Sec. 22.26. Enforcement. For discussion: adding the "Sand Key Volunteer Patrol." Sec. 22.23. Bathing and Swimming Areas. For discussion, Adult swimming attire (T-backs, Thongs) . Sec. 22.36 Picnic Areas. For discussion: If we have any parks with IIShelter Houses," can they be reserved? Sac. 22.37. Use of Rastrooms and Bathhouses. For discussion: To add and/or change that no person .und.er the age of six be allowed to use any restroom, bathhouse or pavilion unless accompanied by an adult who will remain in or outside of the structure. Sec. 22.40. Domestic Animals. For diSCUSSion: Should domestic animals be allowed on public beaches under any circumstances? Part (3) is an exception. Sec. 22.45 Motorcycles and Mopeds, For discussion: Are bikes allowed? mpr09/99 3 09/27/99 ~. ..........}.;.' .... ~ t., ~ ,. ,t" <., :".t. ' "\,. I" " ,.' 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The next meeting will be held October 26 .8t the Municipal Services Building Conference Room 130. The November 2.2 maetlng'is scheduled for Clearwater Beach Recreation Center. The Board will 'oo.t meet in December because of the holidays. ITEM #8 - Adlournment The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. , i " J. .1' "J .i5:-U:: i~. <Staff Assistant II , , , I. ~ ~' ":". I;' , ., " \, , J ,t ". ; , . ~ l' I .~', "e .! . " . I' , mprO.9/99. '..4 . , , . .. ." , ",:' \, : .' ' , ; . " i .~J1~ .Chair' I Parks & Recreation Board . , ' . i i ,.. . ," .., i. , 09/27/99 \ '