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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 7, 1998
Present:
William Baldwin
Katherine Merriam
Thelma Blasko
Marda Blakemore
Robert Sudalnlk
" David Stitt
Art Kader
Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
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Assistant Parks and Recreation ,;
Director larrived 8: 1 0 a.m.)
Parks and, Recreation Nursery Superintendent
Board Reporter
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Mark Roether
Brenda Moses
Absent:
Nancy Aft
Sheila ~ole
Delphine Pullar
Member
Member
Member
1 . Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Baldwin at 8:02 a.m. at the
Municipal Services Building. In order to provide continuity for research. the items
,will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed In that order.
.2. Aooroval of Minutes - December 3. 1997
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Member Stitt moved to approve the minutes as submitted in wrl!ing to each
member.' The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. . Correspondence
, "MeTTlbers had received a copy of a letter Member Sudalnik wrote in support
of ,ttl'e Cle'arwater library, and a memo from Parks and Recreation Nursery
Superintendent Mark Roether. No other correspondence was received.
4. Onqoino Business
A. Beautification Issues Discussion
,. City Manager's Agenda
Mr. Roether said a special edition of the City newsletter was
recently published regarding a conceptual redevelopment plan. Mr.
Roether will locate a copy for members.
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Gulf-to-Bay Corridor
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Mr. Roether said beautification efforts are being
completed at the Welcome Center on State Road 60. The City
will pursue a grant application from the DOT (Department of
Transportationt for additional planting on the Courtney-
. Campbell Causeway. The City will irrigate and maintain
landscaping. The pumping station in front of Clearwater Mall
will be beautified by moving the fence and installing
landscaping. The County has been positive to City requests
for beautification of the retention pond located next to the
Bayside Bridge.
b. Coachman Park/Waterfront
Members agreed to continue to monitor the progress of
the redevelopment plan and its affect on Coachman Park and
the waterfront. Chair Baldwin will compose a letter from the
BC' (Beautification Committee) stating Be members would like
to be kept informed of all changes, decisionst and updates to
the redevelopment plan. BC members would like a
presentation by the consultant who will work on the plan.
; Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Art Kader said an
enormous amount of community input is being obtained and
the BC will be included in the process. It was noted BC
members have developed many good beautification ideas. They
were encouraged to continue to express them.
c. Beach
Progress of the redevelopment plan relative to the
beach will be monitored.
2. Our Committeet s Agenda
The BC's agenda will include monitoring redevelopment plans
and continuing plans for beautification efforts throughout the City.
B. Sign Lighting Courtney-Campbell Causeway
The City is waiting for Florida Power Corporation to activate switches
to light the Welcome Sign. All light fixtures and necessary wiring are in
place.
C. Beautification Awards Program
Discussion ensued regarding a doctor is office previously nominated
for an award. Since last month's meetingt this property has experienced
major destruction of property due to recent storms. The nomination has
been put on hold.
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The award,certificate for Bob and Eddie's Restaurant has been
prepared and is ready for Chair Baldwin's signature.
The Crab House's beautification award in the front lobby is highly
'visible and very impressive.
5. Staff Reoorts
The Parks and Recreation Department is experiencing major staff changes.
, Mr. Kader said former Parks and Recreation Director Ream Wilson has recently
retired and Parks and Recreation Superintendent Ozel! George is retiring. It is
unknown at this time who will fill the positions.
Mr; Kader said additional lawn maintenance contract services are being
explored for City Hall and other City facilities. Tomorrow a meeting is scheduled
regarding the Downtown Holiday Committee's plans for seasonal decorations in
downtown and along the bayfront. It was remarked holiday lighting was rather
skimpy at'the beach. It was noted that many community associations decorate
, their own communities during the holiday season.
6. New Business
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A.member asked if anyone had pictures of Disney's "Celebration"
community. It was suggested members personally visit the community because
pictures would not adequately portray the different concepts and charm the
community offers.
It was remarked landscaping at the Solid Waste facility on Hercules Avenue
needs attention. It was suggested enhancing the landscaping to shield the facility.
Members requested Parks and Recreation staff contact the appropriate personnel
responsible for landscaping and supply the Be with feedback. It was noted the
Solid Waste Department contracts landscaping and property maintenance at that
facility.
Discussion ensued regarding Clearwater Airpark landscaping. The Airpark is
a highly visible entryway into and out of the City. Airpark staff had previously
agreed to install more landscaping in front of the terminal building. Trees were
planted but no further enhancements have been made. BC Members requested that
Parks and Recreation staff express their concerns to Airpark staff and respond to
the BC with feedback.
A question was raised regarding where to place additional welcome signs in
the City. Suggested sites included north or southbound Belcher Road, North Fort
Harrison Avenue, and northbound U.S. 19. Members were encouraged to make
note of various sites throughout the City they felt might be appropriate for the ,
sIgns.
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, ,The meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m.
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,.:'A' member questioned whether or not the~e was'a costweffective method to
,purchase and distribute City of Clearwater litter bags. It was remarked corporate
sponsors' would be necessary. '.
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