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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 12, 2001
Present:
Tom Horne
Hank Epstein
Nick Matsis
Dick Safirstein
Paul J. Kelley
. Denis Sparks
Edward O'Brien
Chair
Board Memb'er
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
, Also' Present:
. William Morris
Mahshid Arasteh
Patricia O. Sullivan
Marine & Aviation Director
Public Works Administrator
Board Reporter
" The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the Marina.
. To provide continuity for research, Items are In agenda order although 'not
, necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes
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Member Kelly moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 14, 2001, as submitted in written summation to each board member.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Guest Soeaker "
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Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris said MAB (Marine Advisory Board)
involvement had been requested in identifying locations for fishing piers an~ boat ,
slip needs after construction,'of the new Memorial Causeway Bridge is completed in
2.5 years. He distributed aerial photographs of the Seminole Boat ramps and the
current bridge. The footprint of the current bridge will be retained. The old bridge,
east of the current bridge and used now as a fishing pier, will be razed. The City is
required to replace the fishing pier as part 'of the project. Also under consideration,
are economic development opp'ortunities associated with Coachman Park. He
. complimented the Public Works Department for its .support.
Public Works Administrator Mahshid Arasteh said she had contacted Barry
Crown regarding the addition of a right-turn Marina exit onto Coronado, south of the
roundabout. He had expressed '8 concern that traffic backup during. high season
would make egress from that Marina exit difficult. Staff is computing a cost
estimate and is working to include the change order in the roundabout repair project.
,Support for the proposal" was expressed. It was stated buses and trucks face
extreme difficulty turning around after they are trapped, trying to exit the Marina.
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, Ms. Arasteh reported construction of the new bridge will begin in January
2002. . Staff has not determined which pilings from the old bridge will remain. A
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two-story st'ructure with a restaurant, boat slips, and fishing facilities could be
constructed on the bridge footprint under the new bridge. In response to a
,question, Mr. Morris said he is working with Assistant City Manager Ralph Stone'
regarding parking and other issues related to planned development near the,
Seminole Boat Ramp. A fishing pier has been considered for that area, but the
quality of fishing there is poor. Concern was, expressed significant boat traffic
navigates that area. Mr. Morris said the pier would be used by nearby residents.
Construction costs would be high due to rocky soil conditions.
In response to a question regarding the current bridge, Ms. Arasteh said a
load analysis will be required. She said it appears the 'pilings could support a 2~story
building. It was felt fishing conditions in the bridge area are not optimum. In
response to 'a question, Ms. Arasteh said the design of the bridge access has been
changed. The ,Downtown access point near Pierce 100 has been eliminated.
Mr. Morris said problems related to the design of the pier at the end o'f Drew
'Street are related to sea grasses, shoals, and avoiding encroachment into the
Intracoastal. Proposed boat slips in the area would be for short-term use as boaters
visit Downtown or attend an event.- It was recommended the bridge's fender
system be retained on the northern side. A design recommendation was given.
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.' It was recommended a RFQ (Request for Qualifications) be issued to attract
developers for downtown improvements.. Mr. Morris indicted the last referendum on
.downtown redevelopment had failed. He suggested once traffic flow Improves,
more development opportunities will occur. Staff currently is concentrating on
issues related to beach development and parking garage construction. A RFP
(Request for Proposals). has been issued to design a bluff park.
It was stated the fishing piers by the Clearwater Pass bridge are poorly
located. During low tide, anglers wade into tho water. .It was suggested a fishing
pier be constructed on the west side of the Intracoastal on the east end of the
causeway as parking will be available. Ms. Arasteh said the new bridge will land
west of the causeway's end, leaving room at the tip for a park. It was stated
fishing on the causeway's north side is good. In response to a request, staff will
. provide an illustration of the new bridge. It was recommended board members poll
anglers for recommendations on fishing pier locations.
.ITEM #4 - Other Business
Mr. Morris reported staff Is working to purchase the land owned by Florida
Power adjacent to the ramp by the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center to install
slips, parking, and eventually, to enlarge the ramp.
The department does not have the funds to finance a required $13,000 sea
grass study of the Yacht Basin, A significant need for additional boat slips was
noted. It was estimated 100 slips could be constructed there.
. " ' } Concern was expressed the channel out of the marina is too shallow. Mr.
\~ Morris said the Army Corps of Engineers will dredge the channels once FDEP
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(Florida Department of Environmental Protection) issues the required permits. Work
is anticipated to begin by March 2002. As a separate project, staff is working to
dredge the marina to resolve problems related to boats getting stuck in mud.
Concern was expressed the ramps at the Sailing Center require maintenance.
Mr. Morris said the ramps were designed to allow sand to accrete onto them. Most
sailing center boats are light and not affected by the sand. Trailers for lifeguard
personal watercraft have balloon tires to traverse the sand.
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Barbara Short reported a non-profit organization has been developed for the
Clearwater Community Sailing Center and a board of directors has been elected.
Mr. Morris s'aid'the sailing center loses approximately $100,000 annually. He said
the center returns $0.30 on the dollar while other recreation programs return only
~O. 1 5 to $0.20' on the dollar. He said the non-profit group will lower City costs to
operate the facility, expand hours, and increase programs, .facility utilization, and
b~at storage.
.' The board complimented Mr~ Morris' efforts related to the Sa!ling Center.
The City and Sailing Center board of dIrectors were congratulated for their efforts
and the MAB was thanked for their efforts.
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It was noted anglers have cut through the new fence on the Clearwater side
of the Clearwater Pass Bridge. Concern was expressed the current~ are strong arid
the anglers could be endangered.
,ITEM 5 - AQenda for'next rcaular meetinCl Januarv 9. 2002
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It was requested the yacht basin and lighting the jetty's end be agendaed for
discussion.
ITEM 6 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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