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PARKS & RECREATION 1l0ARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 26, 2001
Present:
Steve Swanberg
Sarah Wiand
Larry Lindner
Kim Cashman
Dick Ruben
Ric Ortega
Jonathan Wade-Sr.
Chair'
Vice Chair
BoaI'd Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
, Also Present:
Kevin Dunbar
Kim Staggs
Bobbie Downs
Parks and Recreation Director
Personnel/Payroll Technician
Staff Assistant 11
To provide continuity for research, items arc in agcllda order although not ncccssurily discussed in that
order.
ITEM #1 Chair Swanberg called the meeting to order at 6:30 p~m. at the Municipal Services Building:
ITEM #2 Introduction of New Board Member Jonathan R. Wade Sr. - Mr. Dunbar said Mr. Wade is involved in
the North Greenwood A venue Design Committee for the new recreation complex. Mr. Dunbar also introduced
Ms. Staggs of the department's administrative staff who is training in board support procedures.
ITEM #3 Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation B,oard meeting of January 29, 2001 - Member Lindner
moved to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was duly seconded arid curried unanimously.
IT~M #4 Correspondence - None
ITEM #5 Old Business -
a) . Capital Project Update - Mr. Dunbar discussed thl~ following:
_ Ray Green Park.Expansion - Negotiations arc under way for one other lot on' Pennsylvania Avenue.
Skate Park - Staff,has becn hired to set up a roller hockey rink and hold community meetings to provide input in'
skate park design. '
Recreation Path - Enst~West Trail project is being designed by city staff.
McMullen Tennis Complex.:.. Parking lot area is being rcdesigned to u defined, permancnt parking format; trash
containers are being added.
Tennis Court Resurfacing - Bids to open for resurfacing of courts Ul Valencia Park. Wood Valley Park, Dcl Ora
'Park and Martin-Luther King Complex.
Playground and Fitness Equipment Purchase und Rcplacemcnt- Awaiting mllster plan before replacing
equipment at Crest Lake Park.
Long Center ~ Work expected to begin in November; completion in nine months. Changing cntran~e to ftlCe west
(Belcher Road). Lobby would become fitness facility. '
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Countryside Infrastructure Improvement - New fitness facility opened Thursday; completion of multi-purpose
room expected in April. '
Allen's Creek Park - Recently annexed into city; chy in process of changing land use and zoning to develop n
park. A public meeting on the park is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 6 at Plumb Elementary School.
Ruth Eckerd Hall - Education Center in design process. Hall is ready to retire its bonds then center reverts to
city which will lease it back to PACT, Inc. Part of the Icusc agreement is to provide the hall rent-free for city use
such as performing aits groups and the community chorus.
North Greenwood Recreation Complex - Construction to begin this slimmer; opening expected October 1.
Glen Oaks Golf Course Improvements - Engineer/archilcct has been hired. Construction to begin this summer on
new clubhouse. Soccer fields are to be built north of the David'Martin Field and at the east side of Glen Oaks.
Jack Russell Stadium/Carpenter, Complex -'Development plan presented to City Commission today.
b) Upcoming Recre~llion Events - Mr. Dunbar highlighted two weekends of concerts at Couchman Park: March
2, Mickey Finn Dixieland; March 3, Vet Music Fest; and March 10, concert designed for Spring Break with
headliners Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.
ITEM #6 New Business-
a) McMullen Tennis Complex ~ Member Lindner complimented the new physical plant but expressed concern
that no one knowledgeable in tennis is on staff now that the tennis pro has left. He suggested the city examine
,..~) whether to hire a director, a pro, or combination of the two. Mr. Dunbar said resumes from tennis pros are being
'\.,~,.. accepted until March 9 to see what kind of talent is available to bring the program to the desired high level.
Members said currently a tennis pro may be renting courts there and giving private lessons; Mr. Dunbar \vill
check on that. Concerning fee schedules, staff wants to complete another three~month review before making
d.ecisions to adjust fees. Member Lindner said court times of 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. are not consistent with
the hours people desire to play. Also, members used to be al10wed to make .court reservations seven days in
advance; now it is six days. In response to concerns about trash and unkempt restrooms, Mr. Dunbar said
maintenance hours will be doubled in next year's budget.
b) . Involvement in City Projects - It was decided that staff would provide copies of grant applicutions, where
appropriate, to board members for their comments. Board members also will be asked to assist the department
this summer in facilitating public meetings on the master plan, adding their input, and in proofreading documents.
c) Next Meeting Date - Mr. Dunbar will not be able to attend the next board meeting March 26 at Chi Chi
Rodriguez Youth Foundation on McMullen-Booth Road. Mr. Art Kader, Assistant Director ~ Projects, Planning
and Programming, will be liaison that evening.
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Mr. Dunbar said design money will be allocated next liscal year for the Soulh Greenwood recreation complex;
construction money will be available the following year.
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Mr. Dunbar invited members to attend the FRPA District IV meeting at University Area Community Center
Complex, Tampa, on April 5. The district newsletter recognized several Clearwater staff members and events.
Responding to a question, Mr. Dunbar said Marketing is exploring ways to finance a return of CleanVtller
Magaz~lle.
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Ms. Winnd suggested modifying the board ngendn to get .feedback from the master plan community meetings;
. comments could,be sent to members prior to board meetings. '
Member Lindner discussed cable TV systems for the city and county relutive to the franchise access agreements.
He suggested some city events could be televised on county channels which give wider viewer access. Mr.
Dunbar said the department is exploring hiring its own production specialist.
In response to a question about charging fees for tournaments, Mr. Dunbar said charity tournament fee is $3.25
per person to participate. Other fees vary, some paid by national sponsoring organizations.
Chair Swanberg asked for progress of the Connolly property zoning issue. Mr. Dunbar said the zoning issue was
to come up at the next d:n:nmission, meeting.
Member Lindner requested that time for members' comments appear on agendas after Old Business and.New
,. Business. Mr. Dunbar asked members to inform him of concerns in ndvnnce so he could place them on the
ngenda nod/or do research and ~rovide'answers at meetings.
'Responding to a request for the status of McKay Field, Mr. Dunbar said community and staff input had indicated
$125,000-$150;000 funding was needed to provide an informal play area of green space, a portion of lighting at, .
. night, and a small playground: Member Wiand said her feedbuck is thut it be an open play area. with a facclift.
.. Mr. Dunbar said a correct lighting system would cost $60,000.
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Member Ortega suggested the board ask the City Commission to fine people for trashing or throwing cigarette
butts in the city, such as at parks and along medians. Mr. Dunbar said smoking is banned at athletic fields, where
voluntary compliance is desired. A decal to that effect is posted at ballfields.
ITEM #7 Adjournment-
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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