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CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
VISIONING SESSION
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 28, 2002
Present:
Brian J. Aungst
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
. William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Mayor/Commissioner
V ice-Mayor ICommi ssioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
Dr. David G. Kelly, called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. at the Harborview
Center.
To provide continuity for research. agenda items are not necessarily discussed in
that order.
Concern was expressed that some of the attendees were unsure of the direction
of the meeting. Dr. Kelley said as most people are taught to look at short-term goals
. and how to implement them. today's meeting would focus on thinking about the future of
Clearwa~er over the next 20-30 ye'ars. He said the visioning process is a tough one that
, requires the Commission to consider things that will go far beyond their, terms of office.
At end of the day, the Commission should be able to develop a vision statement for the
future. He cautioned everyone not to spend time on how to pay for improvements and
development, but keep track of their goals and consider want they want Clearwater to
look like in the future and how to get there. '
. Dr. Kelly calculated the Commission's cumulative scores they placed on the
following list from the previous visioning session and ranked them from one to 19.
(1) Good Jobs "ECOnOrTlic Development and Redevelopmenr
Cumulative (73) Rank (1)
(2). ,Federal/State/Regional attention to "built-out" needs and cost of water.
Curnulative (70) R~nk (2)
(3) Maintenance of Neighborhoods'
Cumulative (67)" . Rank (3)
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Create a functional Downtown
Cumulative (67) . Rank. (3)'
(5) Cultural Resources/Atmosphere/Process
Ed ucati6n . ,
Economic Development
, Diversity
Cumulative (59) Rank. (5)
(6)
B~ach Parking
Widening Coronado
Cumulative (52)
Rank (6)"
(7) Public ,Transportation to Beach
Link High-speed Rail to Airports - Plus City-wide
Cumulative (49) . Ra'nk (7)
(8) Urban Design for Uhistoric" Downt,?wn
Cumulative (49) Rank (7)
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Acceleratejnfrastructure renovations as incentive for private development
Cumulative (49) Rank (7) ,
(10) Quality retail in high quality venues '
,Cumulative (43), Rank (10) .
(11) Partner with School Board to elevate level of School System
Cumulative (42) 'Rank (11)
(12) Create sense of community identity and pride
Cumulative (42) . Rank (11)
(13) Elevate Beachrrourist Clientele
Cumulative (40) Rank (13)
14) Balancing diverse agendas from different areas of City
Cumulative (40) Rank (13)
(15) Create win/win environment
Collaborative
Positive
Inclusive
Cumulative (36) Rank (15),
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(16) Expanded service hours of Library and Recreation Centers
Cumulative (32) Rank (16)
(17) Maintain Community Character
Cumulative (30) Rank (17)
(18) Extreme Venues
Cumulative (28)
Rank (18)
(19). Create a unique tropical environment
Cumulative (20) Rank (19)
Each Commissioner explained why they scored the items as they did.
Commissioner Jonson reviewed his sugg'estions for the procedure for developing,
this vision. Discussion ensued and it was decided not to pursue as detailed a process.,
Each Commissioner's three highest items and two lowest items scored were discussed.
Discussion ensued regarding the City's customers. The following list of
custo,mers was presented fqr review: resident citizen of Clearwater. temporary
residents. vacation visitors, nonresident property owners, IIday trippers,u enclave
residents, nonresident business employees, Pinellas County government. Pinellas
County School system. and governmental units of Pinellas and Tampa Bay. After a
suggestion. 'there was consensus agreement to add to this list the additional category of
"business owners who do not reside in the'City."
The meeting recessed from 4:07 to 4:19 p.m.
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The Commission members and City Manager each described how they want
people to "see" Clearwater 20 - 30 years in the future. The Commission listed the most
important issues in Clearwater: 1) Education; 2) cultural events; '3) safe place; 4) clean;
5) recreation; 6) water access; 7) various types of parks; 8) people living downtown; 9)
historical connection; 10) looks like someplace special; and 11) green community.
Discussion ensued regarding the City's ,customers. Consensus was the City has
both internal and external customers that include business owners who do not reside in '
Clearwater.
The meeting recessed from 5:42 to 5:49 p.m.
Participants read individual vision statements. ,Discussion ensued and a vision
statement was drafted as follows, with the lH)d~rstanding that it would be fine-tuned:
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LlSparkling Clearwater is a uniquely beautiful, economically vibrant community
that reinvests in itself and is a fun place to live, learn, work and play.
This will be evidenced by a safe, clean, green environment; diverse high paying
jobs, high quality education; a variety of cultural and recreational offerings; affordable,
well-maintained tlousing; efficient. responsive City services; a vibrant downtown that is
mindful of its heritage; efficient transportation systems: and a quality beach
environment." .
, It was remarked that the Commission needs to focus on being policy setters, not
getting sidetracked with minutia,. They need to ensure discussions are issue-oriented.
It was requested that all pertinent information to the Commission be provided as soon
, as possible and no less than one day in advance of meetings to allow for their review by
the Commission and the public.
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It was requested the City Attorney provide the Commission with a review of their
quasi-judicial duties. It was requested that Commissioners discuss their viewpoints on
various issues not on the agenda at Commission meetings under UOther Commission
Action" in addition to discussing their activities and participation in various events.
One Commissioner felt that today's meeting was the single-m.ost productive,
meeting they had attended. The City Manager suggested at tomorrow evening's Town
Meeting, Commissioners. discuss their vie\vs regarding the two visioning meetings. what
they felt they accomplished, and their vision for the future. It was remarked it is
important for the Commissi9n to let the public know that that it is healthy for
Commissioners to express differences of opinion.
. Everyone thanked Dr. Kelly for an excellent meeting and the City Manager for his
efforts in the process.
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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