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CITY OF CLEAR'" A TER
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD l\IEETING '
January 27. 2003
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Present:
Jonathan 'Vade Sr.
Thomas Fletcher
Sarah \Viand
Larry Lindner
Steve Swanberg
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Also Prescnt:
Kevin Dunbar
Debbie Reid
Director, Parks and Recreation Dept.
Staff Assistant '
Absent:
James Appelt
Kim Cashman
Board Member
Board Member
To provide continuity for research, items arc in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that,
order. "
ITEM # 1 Call to Order - Chair Wade called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
100 S. Myrtle St.
ITEM #2 Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of November 25. 2002 - Member Lindner
noted under Item #5, New Business, paragraph a, first bullet item: Fees have not always been charged at
Clearwater Beach tennis facility. This sentence to be deleted in its entirety~ With that correction, Member Lindner
moved to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITE~1 #3 Correspondence
1\1r. Dunbar - A letter was received from Kim Cashman resigning from the Parks and Recreation Board effective
immediately. '
Member \Viand - A thank you not~ was received from Bobbie DO\\l1S thanking'members for the flowers sent to her.
ITEM #4 Old Business
,a) Capital Project Update - Mr. Dunbar updated the following projects: ,
· Community Sports Complex - This project is moving forward. It is slightly behind schedule but will be
done on time for Spring Training 2004. Spring Training 2003 will be the last year that Jack Russell
Stadium will be used for Spring Training. t\.1ember Swanberg questioned ifany surveys were done on
Jack Russell Stadium to see if there would be any other uses for the stadium. Mr. Dunbar stated that the
City is looking into other uses for the stadium and in fact had a meeting earlier today regarding that
topic. ,
· Skate Park - The skate park will be tied in with the Ross Norton facility. Design is in process now;
construction will strlrt in the latter part of summer with completion in late 2004. ~1ember Lindner
questioned whether it would be better to locate the skate park at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex. which
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would be more centrnlly located within the City and might get more usage. ~tr. Dunbar stated that the
City has a four-year lease with St. Petersburg College andthat the lease will be up in one year. The City
docs not want to place the skate park at a locution they do not own and wants to 'move forward with it at
this timct which is why Ross Norton was chosen. '
,. Clearwater East/\Vcst Trail: Cliff Stephens section - This has been completed. The City is targcting
June for the fly-over at Mc~fullen Booth Road with a six-month construction window. The bridge by
the Marina will begin in fall. which will be a 10-12 month process.
. Tennis Court Resurfacing - I\tember Lindner asked what sites listed aren1Uvc bcen resurfaced. Mr.
Dunbar stat cd that currently thc City is out to bid. The funds have becn encumbered but the work still
needs to be done.
. Long Center - The ,Long Center is re-assessing expanding the center. They may possibly repair what
they have instead. Fundraising has been difficult. ~lember Lindner brought up the article that was
published in the St. Petersburg Times a few months ago regarding salaries at the center and wanted to
know if the City was okay with the outcome. Mr. Dunbar stated that the center has other ways of
generating fundst not just funding rcceivcd from the City. The center is tightening its belt in order to
meet budget. including the elimination of three positions.
. Crest Lake Dog Park - TIle grand opening is scheduled for Saturday. February I. 2003. from 1 :00 p.m. -
3:30 p.m. Member Lindner questioned if all dogs visiting the park were requircd to be licensed. Mr.
Dunbar statcd that there is a petiquette sign that will be posted at the park with a list of all rules and
requirements. but that the owncr wilt be legally responsible for any injuries caused by their animals.
,b) Upcoming Recreation Evcnts - Mr. Dunbar reported that there will be the Phillies Phanfest; Dog Park
Grand Opening and Opening Day at Jack Russell Stadium on February 28. 2002. 1\1ember Wiand asked if
new programs could be highlighted on the monthly events calendar so that they stand out.
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c) Naming - Town Pond - This is a drainage projcctjust east of the MSB. The City Commission requested
'that the Parks and Rccreation Board set up a p':Jblic meeting to bring forward a name for this facility. The '
public meeting will be held at the March meeting.
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ITEM # 5 New Business -
a) Item's Not On the Agenda:
. Mr. Dunbar would like to schcdule a budget meeting in the next two weeks.
. Member Lindner askcd if the City Commission had clarified the role and direction of this Board.
Mr. Dunbar stated that thc Commission did hold a mecting recently to addrcss all City Boards. They
looked at terms. boards sizes, and ifall City Boards wcre necessary. This Board is important and the
Commission docs need their feedback; the naming process is very important. The Board Members are
from different areas of the community and need to let M'r. Dunbar know of any things they think need to
be addressed. Member Lindner asked ifmajor policy issues should be run by the Board for its
'commcnts. rvlr. Dunbar statcd that would be too cumbersome in light of the number of decisions that are
, made. However, it is within the scope of the board to advise or make recommendations on policy.
. Member Wiand requested a public information meeting with Melanic. Ms. Cashman's replacement wilt
also be on this sub-committee. . Her replacement most likely will bc named at the March 6th City
Commission meeting.
. Member Lindner asked if Mr. Dunbar contacted the School Board in regard to the lights by the tennis
and basketball courts at Clearwater High School; also stated that the tennis nets were in very bad shape.
Mr. Dunbar has been in contact with them and they agreed. The City is proposing to connect the lights,
but we are not involved in any other maintenance issues at either of these courts.
· Member Lindner brought up the recent Ictter published in the St. Petersburg Times regarding a
tournament at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex and a port-o-Iet conlplaint (filthy and ADA accessibility).
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Mr. Dunbar stated that staff spoke to this gentleman prior to this Icttcr being publishe4 arid explained the
circumstances surroundi~g his concerns. The City also responde~ to this letter in writing and explained
the problem ,with the vehicle cleaning on that day. '
. Member Lindner brought up the tennis courts on the beach and having to pay now to play. Mr. Dunbar'
stated that they are re-evaluating if it makes sense to charge for the use of these courts.
ITEM #6 Adioumment - Members adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Next meeting is February 24 at the Long Center.
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CITY OF CLEAR'\V A TEn.
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD l\'IEETING
January 27, 2003 '
Present:
Jonathan \Vade Sr.
Thomas Fletcher
Sarah \Viand
Larry Lindner
Steve Swanberg
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present:
Kevin Dunbar
Debbie Reid
Director, Parks and Recreation Dept.
Stafr Assistant
Absent:
James Appelt
Kim Cashman
Board Member
Board Member
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
ITEM #1 Call to Order - Chair Wade called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building,
100 S. Myrtle St.
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ITEM #2 Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of November 25.2002 - Member Lindner
noted under Item #5, New Business, paragraph a, first bullet item: Fees have not always been charged at
Clearwater Beach tennis facility. This sentence to be deleted in its' entirety. With that correction, Me~ber Lindner
moved to approve the minutes as correctcd. The motion was duly scconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3, Correspondence
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Mr. Dunbar - A letter was received from Kim Cashman resigning from the Parks and Recreation Board effective
immediately.
,Member Wiand - A thank you note was received from Bobbie Downs thanki,ng members for the flowers scnt to her.
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ITEM #4 Old Business
a) Capital Project Update - Mr. Dunbar updated the following projects:
. Community Sports Complex'- This project is moving forward. It is slightly behind schedule but will be
done on time for Spring Training 2004. Spring Training 2003 will be the last year that Jack Russell
Stadium will be used for Spring Training. Member Swanberg questioned if any surveys were done on
Jack Russell Stadium to see if there would be any other uses for the stadium. Mr. Dunbar statcd that the
, City is looking into other uses for the stadium and in fact had a meeting earlier today regarding that
topic.
. Skate Park...;. 'nlC skate park will be tied in with the Ross Norton facility. Design is in process nmv;
construction will start in thc latter part of surnmer with completion in late 2004. Member Lindner
questioned whcther it would be bettcr to locate the skate park at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex, which
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would be more centrally located within the City and might get more usage. !\1r. Dunbar statcd that the
City has a four-year lease \vith St. Petersburg College and that the lease will be up in one year. The City
does not \vant to place the skate park at a location they do not O\\TI and wants to move forward with it at
this time, which is why Ross Norton was chosen.
. . Clearwater East/\Vest Trail: Cliff Stephens section - This has been completed. The City is targeting
June for the fly-over at McMullen Booth Road with a six-month construction window. The bridge by
the l\larina will begin in fall. which will be a 10-12 month process.
. Tennis Court Resurfacing - Member Lindner asked what sites listed arc/have been resurfaced. Mr.
Dunbar stated that currently the City is out to bid. The funds have been encumbered but the work still
needs to be done.
· Long Center - The Long Centcr is re-assessing expanding the center. They may possibly repair what
they have instead. Fundraising has been difficult. Member Lindner brought up the article that was
published in the S1. Petersburg Times a few months ago regarding salaries at the center and wanted to
know if the City was okay with the outcome. Mr. Dunbar stated that the center has other \~'ays of
generating funds, not just funding received from the City. The center is tightening its belt in order to
meet budget, including the elimination of three positions.
. Crest Lake Dog Park - The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, February 1,2003, from I :00 p.m. -
3:30 p.m. Member Lindner questioned if all dogs visiting the park were required to be licensed. Mr.
Dunbar stated that there is a petiquette sign that will bc postcd at the park with a list of all rules and
requirements, but that the owner will be legally responsible for any injuries caused by their animals.
b) Upcoming Recreation Events - Mr. Dunbar reported that there will be the Phillics Phanfest; Dog Park
Grand Opening and Opening Day at Jack Russell Stadium on February '28, 2002. Member \Viand asked if
new programs could be highlighted on the monthly events calendar so that they stand out.
.
c) Naming - Town Pond ~ This is a drainage project just cast of the rvlSB.The City Commission requested
that the Parks and Recreation Board set up a public meeting to bring forward a name for this faCility. The
public meeting will be held at the March meeting.
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ITEM # 5 New Business -
a) Items Not On the Agenda:
. Mr. Dunbar would like to schedule a budget meeting in the next two weeks.
. ' Member Lindner asked if the City Commission had clarified the role and direction of this Board.
Mr. Dunbar stated that the Commission did hold a meeting recently to address all City Boards. They
looked at terms, boards sizes, and if nIl City Boards were necessary. This Board is important and the
Commission docs need their feedback; the naming proccss is very important. The Board Members are
from different areas of the community and need to let Mr. Dunbar know of any things thcy think need to
be addressed. Member Lindner asked if major policy issues should be run by the Board for its
comments. Mr. Dunbar stated that would be too cumbersome in light of the number of decisions that arc
made. However, it is within the scope of the board to advise or make recommendations on policy.
· Member Wiand requcsted a public information meeting with Melanic. Ms. Cashman's replacement will
also be on this sub-committee. Her replacement most likely will be named at the March 6111 City
Commission meeting.
· Member Lindner asked jf Mr. Dunbar contacted the School Board in regard to the lights by the tennis
and basketball courts' at Clearwater High School; also stated that the tennis nets were in ve'ry bad shape.
lvlr. Dunbar has been in contact with them and they ahTfccd. The City is proposing to connect the lights,
but we arc not involved in any other maintenance issues at eithcr of these courts. '
· Member Lindner brought up the recent lctter published in the 81. Petersburg Times regarding a
tournament at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex and a port-a-let complaint (filthy and ADA accessibility).
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Mr. Dunbar statcd that staff spoke to this gentleman prior to this letter being published and explained the
circumstanccs surrounding his concerns. Thc City also responded to this lettcr in \\THing and explained
the problem with the vehicle cleaning on that day.
. Member Lindner brought up the tennis courts on the beach and having to pay now to play. Mr. Dunbar
stated'that they are re~e\'aluating if it makes ~ense to charge for the use of these courts.
ITEM #6 Adiournment - Members adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Next nlceting is February 24 at the Long Center.
Chair
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