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ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 20,: 2000
Present: '
John Connelly
Lt. Don Hall
Ralph Linn
Cheryl Wade
. Rick Rosa
Chair
Board Member/Police Department
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member/Community Response Team
Absent:
Bob Kinney .
Rev. Mack Sigmon
Steve Bell
Linda Winfrey
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
. . Also Present: Miles Ballogg
Anne Green
. Diane Hufford
Patricia O. Sullivan
Economic Development Programs Manager
Economic Development Program Coordinator
Economic Development Program Coordinator
. Board Reporter
The Chair called the, meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. at the Greater Clearwater
. Chamber of Commerce building, followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda' order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
, . ITEM #2':" Tour of the Gatewav Area
The. Gateway area, between Court Street, Highland Avenue, Drew Street, and
Missouri Avenue, features more than 600 parcels. The economic development strategy
proposed will positively impact the community's finances, tax structure, and economy.
The area is part of the Brownfields area, the Clearwater Enterprise Zone, and Clearwater.
,Weed and Seed. Staff is working on an economic development strategy to improve this
downtown Gateway.
During the past two decades, community property values, jobs, and businesses
have declined. Most properties are rentals, with many for rent and for sale. Many area
businesses have closed or relocated. The area's Hispanic population has Increased
. significantly. Some small Hispanic stores have opened, along with three day~labor firms,
and a check-cashing service. These two types of business serve the large day labor pools
created by the nearby Hispanic and homeless population. .
, The 'CitY has invested many resources in the area to resolve some problems. The
neighborhood CHIP (Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project) shelter was constructed to
deal with the increasing number of homeless persons in .Clearwater. The CHIP center also
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features a police substation with a community police bicycle team, whlch'increases area
security. The CRT ICommunlty Response Team) has begun an intensive door~to.d60r
inspection of area 'commercial properties and has documented 80 problems to date.
Staff distributed demographic information on the population and median Income.
" Following discussion, board members toured the Gateway area.
Tour finished at 10:56 a.m.
ITEM #3 - Bralnstormino Session
Economic Development Program CoordInator Anne Green requested board members
, offer input regarding the Gateway's assets. Suggestions included good traffic flow, free
parking, a diversity, of businesses,' building sizes good for businesses, deep lots important
,for redevelopment, IT)any redevelopment opportunities, picturesque topography, low rents,
and underground utilities. It ~as suggested after the state road designation transfers to
Court Street, Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard could be narrowed in this area with streetscaping
installed to be more pedestrian friendly and attractive. It was suggested the area could
feature a small town look with lush landscaping, and businesses such as restaurants, a
bagel shop, antique malls, bookstore, coffee shop, a movie theater, etc. The area could
cater to a~ter hours entertainment. A decorative medium and enlarged sidewalks would
attract pedestrians.
It was stated local residents will continue to drive this route. Ms. Green said staff
will work to recruit businesses to the area. It was felt the area could be a buffer to
downtown.
Concern was expressed regarding the area around the intersection of Evergreen
Avenue and SR60, noting the bar, pay telephones, Wanna Save grocer selling beer, and
motel attract problems. It was felt replacing these businesses would improve the area
dramatically. The owner of PJ's Auto has offered to help clean up the area.
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Area liabilities include old buildings nearing the end of their life expectancy, day
labor businesses, language barrier, h'omelessness, absentee owners, infrastructure needs
upgrading, facades need improvement, and area lacks trees and landscaping. Concern was
, expressed property owners would increase the price of their properties once they are aware
'of City redevelopment efforts. In response to a question, Member Lt. Don Hall said area
,crime is related to homeless problems and drugs, not violence. Economic Development
Programs Manager Miles Ballogg said the City's permitting program should improve the
area's appearance as properties must meet code before they are rented. Ms. Green said
staff has encouraged area businesses to organ,lze a business association.
It was recommended area businesses be educated regarding economic development
opportunities. It was suggested pots of flowers outside businesses would provide a more
welcoming entrance. It was recommended the City offer incentives for redevelopment. It
was felt the area should be named after Crest Lake Park or another nearby feature. It was
suggested street pavers could 'designate the area as the entry to downtown. The
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