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CITY OF CLEAR\VATER
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
September 23, 2002
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Present:
Sarah \Viand
Jonathan Wade Sr.
Kim Cashman
Larry Lindner
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present
Kevin Dunbar
Ron Doran
John Bailey
Bobbie Downs
Director, Parks and Recreation Dept.
President, Clearwater Country Club
. Past President, Clearwater CountryClub
Staff Assistant
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Absent:
Thomas Fletcher
. James Appelt
Steve Swanberg
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
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To provJde 'continuity for research, items arc in ag(!nda order although not necessarily discussed in that
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ITEM #3 Aooroval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of August 26.2002 - Motion to approve was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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. ITEM #1 Call to Order - Chair Wi and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at Clearwater Country Club, 525 .
Betty Lane North. .
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ITEM #2 Clearwater Co'untTY Club Overview & Tour -- Mr. Dunbar noted the City owns golf course grounds
surrounding 5.7 acres owned by the club. A 30.year lease between City and the club effective this year financed
upgrade of the club. Mr. Bailey gave a brief history of the club, which was founded as Clearwater Golfers Club in
1927. He noted the club is managed by a 9-person board of directors, and a11' facilities are open to the public. Some
community activities include hosting high school golf tournaments, allowing Clearwater High School students to
practice;: at no charge, sponsoring clinics for needy cpildren, and giving discount rates for charity. He noted social
membership has declined, and golfing itself has been hit by the economy. A membership drive to target younger
families is planned. .
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ITEM #4' Correspondence - Mr. Dunbar reminded members the NRPA conference next month in Tampa is
offering a 50% discount to board members who wish to attend citizen board-related sessions. He also invited
members to the NRPA social October 19 at Sheraton Sand Key. '
ITEM #5 Old Business
a) Capital Project Update - Mr. Dunbar updated the following projects:
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, . Community Sports Complex - Groundbreaking ceremony October 16. In addition to providing u new
stadium, the locntion is opportunity to program another venue for concerts, trade shows, art shows, etc.; as
well as major athletic events.
. Skate Park - City is developing a counter offer to purchase Jo'e DiMaggio complex from St. Petersburg
College. .
. Clearwater EastlWest Trail: Cliff Stephens section - Completion clears way to apply for FRDAP grant for
Ross Norton aquatic facility. .
. ' Allen;s Creek Park (Maple Swamp) - Project completed; playground installed.
. . North Greenwood Recreation Center - Project on schedule; board will meet there October 28.
. Ross Norton Complex - Design committee meets this week; construction expected to begin in mid~spring..
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.' Gleri Oaks Golf Course Improvements - Public Works Administration pr~viding assessment ofland at $1.38
, 'million and will fund all improvements. Parks and Recreation will mainta.in the property.'
. Crest Lake Dog Park - Work expected to begin next month; completion planned by year end. Park will be
hexagon layout and include'3 dog runs, irrigation to clean soil, donated fire hydrants, and pet and owner '
water fountains.
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R~lative to Crest Lake Park, Mr. Dunbar said City Commission approved purchase of the Park Lake Motel
properties, which will be developed as a gateway for Crest Lake, possibly containing public art. Mr. Dunbar
said a .cultural art~ plan is being developed for the City wherein a percentage of new construction fees would
go toward creating public art. '
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b) . Upcoming Recreation Events - October events include Animal Planet exhibit and Jazz Holiday, both at
Coachman Park. Next month, the Verizon Music Festival-Tampa Bay kicks off November 2 at Coachman
. Park, featuring Al Jarreau.
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Mr. Dunbar reported $12 million went into Clearwater economy last fiscill year from events at Eddie C.
Moore Softball Complex. Forty-two of 52 weekends were booked; A package of hotel and restaurant
discolll1:ts is ~eing developed for visiting players. . '. .
ITEM #6 Adiournment'- ~embers adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Next meeting is October 28 at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
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