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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 4, 1 999
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,,' Present:
Marcia Blakemore
Steve Brown
Brooks Hammac
Candace Hider
Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Absent:
Jean Stuart
Vacancies (2)
Committee Member
Committee Members
Also Present:
Kevin Dunbar
Mark Roether
Bobble Downs
Parks and Recreation Director
Nursery Superintendent
Staff Assistant II
, The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
2. Introduction of Kevin E. Dunbar. new Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Dunbar said the department is charged with preparing its master plan, either by utilizing staff or by
contracting a professional. He expects work to begin in the next month or so.
6 3. Arts in Public Places and the Millennium Celebration - Margo Walbolt, Recreation Program
( ) Coordinator - Ms. Walbolt presented an overview of neighboring cities'/counties' ordinances wherein a
""" percentage of new construction funds is allocated for acquisition, commission or other forms (If
promotion of artwork in public environments. Her handouts were txistina Florida Public Art Proaram~,
Public Art Program Outline, and Public Art - City of Tame8, HiIlsborouah Countv, University of South
Florida. She said neither Pinellas County nor the City of Clearwater has such ordinances, although the
county has an Arts Council that assists cities in forming theirs. Discussion ensued. The committee
recommended the City Commission hear a presentation by Ms. Judith Powers Jones of the Pinellas
County Arts Council. Ms. Walbolt will prepare a background draft for the committ~e to discuss at its
next meeting. Chair Blakemore will write the final memo.
Ms. Waibolt is a member of the Arts and Culture Committee of the Pinel/as County Millennium
Celebration. Under that umbrella, the City of Clearwater submitted about a dozen events to be
designated as official events. Cities also are pursuing individual events as legacy projects. Chair
Blakemore suggested the City of Clearwater undertake an individual project. Ms. Walbolt suggested a
cooperative effort with the Clearwater Historical Society might be pursued.
4. ADDroval of Minutes of Julv 7. 1999 - Member Brown moved to approve the minutes as recorded
and submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. CorresDondence - None
6. Old Busines~
U a) Parks & Recreation Capital Projects - Nursery Superintendent Mark Roether reviewed the Status of
GaDital Projects, highlighting work underway at Cherry Harris Park, landscaping at Eddie C. Moore West
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complex, and a recreation path at DelOra. Mr. Dunbar said the path was modified In some places to
accommodate its neighbors. In response to a question by Member Hider, Mr. Roether said the Gulf-to-
Bny Boulevard median beautification project is out for bid, and it is hoped a landscape contractor will be
jrotained and work completed by September.
b) Nominations for Beautification Awards - Chair Blakemore said the new Taco Bell-KFC-Pizz8 Hut
property on Missouri Avenue is not located within city limits so is not eligible for an award. Member
Brown moved to present IMR Global Center a beautification award. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
7. Staff Reoorts
a) Landscape Projects Priority List - Mr. Roether reviewed the list, noting the Welcome sign at Arlie
Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard has been installed. A dock is being installed at Lake Chautauqua.
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8. New Business
a) Committee Procedures
Mr. Roether read a memo from City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau outlining procedures for submitting minutes to
City Commissioners, for making recommendations for City Commission consideration, and for including
recommendations in department City Commission agenda items as part of the summary of the item. Mr.
Dunbar said if the committee wanted to make a recommendation to the commission, a memorandum
should be generated along with the minutes. Mr. Roether suggested the committee pick one item and
work on it as s project. '
b) Comments From Members
O Chair Blakemore submitted a petition regarding commercial development of the "Historic Bayview"
, section of land near 8ayside Bridge. Member Hider moved to send a memo to the City Commission
saying the committee does not support the proposed zoning change of the land. The motion was duly
, seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Members Blakemore, Hammac and Hider voted "Aye"; Member
Brown voted NNay." Motion carried. Member Hammac moved to recommend the City Commission
pursue the area as a park. Upon the vote being taken, Members Blakemore, Hammac and Hider voted
II Aye"; Member Brown voted "Nay." Chair Blakemore will draft both memos.
9. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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