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Present:' Tom Horne
Hank Epstein
, Nick Matsls
Dick Safirstein
Denis Sparks
Edward O'Brien
MA~INE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
, August 14, 2002
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent: Paul J. Kelley
Also Present: ,Bill Morris
Catherine Yellin
Board Member
Marine & Aviation D'epartment Director
Senior Staff Assistant
The Chair called the meeting to ,order at 8:02 a.m. at the Marina. '
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
Member ~atsis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 10, 2002,
as submitted In written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously. '
ITEM #3 - Guest Speaker - Director of Economic Development and Housing
Reg Owens, Director of Economic Development and Housing, reviewed redevelopment
plans for downtown. The City is concentrating its development efforts on Clearwater beach and'
downtown. The primary emphasis on the beach is parking and implementation of Beach by
Design. The main downtown concern relates to the realignment of beach traffic off of Cleveland
Street once ,the Memorial Causeway Bridge is completed.' '
Mr. Owens stated the eight acres of prime waterfront property on'the lower level of the
bluff, adjacent to Coachman Parl<, is sacred and needs to be maintained as usable open space.
A marina would be Important to downtown development. Pilings from the old bridge will be
retained for a pier with activities to attract visitors: A pending sea grass study of this area will
determine if a full-fledged marina can be developed. A ferry link between the beach and '
downtown has been proposed to enc~urage economic health at both ends.
Marine and Aviation Director Bill Morris stated a critical aspect of developing a marina is
adjacent parking for boat owners. In response to a question, Mr. Owens envisioned a marina
large enough for multiple slips set aside for daily destinationf commuter taxis I and pleasure "
, boaters.' :
In terms of parking, Mr. Owens stated five development entities have proposed options.
One suggestion Is to construct a parking structure under the bridge. If a cul-de-sac is ,
constructed, pass,engers could ,be dropped off at the ~nd of Cleveland Street on the waterfront.
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~ Mr. Morris stated the suggestion for a ferry service b,etween downtown and the beach is
raised annually. People will not take a ferry from downtown to the beach, but would travel by
ferry from the beach to a vibrant downtown, as part of an evening event. , Discussion ensued
about alternate types of transportation.
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Mr. Owens will recommend the downtown consulting board include the Marine Advisory
Soard (MAS) in discussions related to the design of a downtown marina. Mr. Morris stated the
MAS had been responsible for the recommendation to preserve the footprint of the old bridge, to
prevent the growth of sea grass that would have curtailed potential development.
Further discussion ensued about parking and 'alternate forms of transportation. Mr,
Owens stated with City, Commission approval, construction of. a five~story parking garage by
Pelican Walk would begin before the end of the year. 'In response to a question, Mr. Morris
explained no immediate plans focus on the marina's parking situation. The City owns the
marina and 'does not want to jeopardize development of other beach properties. He suggested
the City may, consider changes to the marina in the next decade.
In response to a question about a floating marina/entertainment barge, Mr. Morris stated
he is not discounting any alternatives. Marinas along the Mississippi River use the barges.
Parking remains an issue. He will consider it for a future Marine and Aviation Business Plan.
ITEM #4 - Other Business
Pilings
, Mr. Morris reviewed a request from a Carlouel Yacht Club member to remove pilings
between Caladisi Island and north beach, an area popular for water skiing. The Coast Guard no
longer maintains the channel, as it has filled with sand. Mr. Morris said staff could remove the
pilings at minimal cost. Staff recently uS,ed the marina barge to recover the car that had plunged
off the Memorial Causeway Bridge. The MAS recommended signs, warning "Danger Shoal
Area," remain. Mr. Morris will contact the Carlisle Yacht Club to determine which pilings need
, removal.
It was recommended staff consider these types of requests independently. The Legal
Department did,not authorize the City removing the Ultimar pilings, which are in State waters.
The City treats pilings, in' inland waters differently. Mr. Morris would consider removing pilings'
that are hazardous to navigation, or located in channels that no longer exist. Some persons
reCluesting their removal. may only wish permission to perform the work themselves.
Wake Zones
Mr. Morris said Steve Gerlack, of High and Dry Marina on Island Estates, had requested
the extended wake zone in Mandalay Channel be removed as his customers must pay his staff
for the time it takes to navigate beyond the wake zone to test boats In for repair. The MAB,;
, noting the zone has been in place for a long time, felt the change would be difficult to impose
and nearby residents would oppose it. Consensus was to recommend no change. '
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() , SemInole Boat Ramp
, Mr. Morris stated that Seminole Boat Ramp users are upset regarding proposed
launching permit rate increases. While many non-residents use the ramp, the non-resident rate
has not been enforced. Ramp fees total approximately $56,000/annual1y. The increase will
raise revenues to approximately $90,000.
The owner of Clearwater Bay Marina, adjacent to the Seminole Boat Ramp, is planning
a condominium developme'nt with approximately 120 boat slips and has requested the City
upgrade the appearance of the ramp facility. The rate increase will help pay for this upgrade.
Mrs. Barbara Short, President of the Clearwater Community Sailing Association, invited
all to the Open, House at the Sailing Center on September 14. 2002.
ITEM #5 - AQenda for next meetino on September 11 , 2002
ITEM #6 - Adjournment
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The City Commission approved the wake zone at Windward on Island Estates,
Following second reading, staff will submit the request to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission. Due to blind spots, staff hopes the wake zone will be approved.
Marker Buoys
Mr. Morris reported the County contractor has not had time to replace three marker
buoys In Clearwater Pass with fast water buoys, as approved. The County has authorized the
City's Marine Service Unit to do the work. '
Sailing Center,
Mr. Morris indicated in about two weeks, the Sailing Center security camera system will
be installed to record activity under the bridge, by the fishing docks and future boat storage. A
fence will be installed within a few weeks. Installation of the security access gates has been
delayed until power can be conveyed to the area. That work must be bid. The system will be
protected against lightning.
Rate Increase Requ~st
Mr. Morris said the Marina's Business Plan includes dockage rate increases. Previous
increases of 5%, which were less than CPI (Consumer Price Index) increases, have occurred
every other year. He will propose an Increase to the City Commission at the September 19,
2002' meeting:
The meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
Chair
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