01/26/2005 - Town Meeting
CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 26, 2005
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
William C. Jonson Vice-Mayor – arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Hoyt P. Hamilton Councilmember
Carlen Petersen Councilmember
John Doran Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney – departed at 6:40 p.m.
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk – departed at 6:40 p.m.
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. The Mayor welcomed
attendees.
Public Works Administrator Mahshid Arasteh announced the purpose of this meeting
was to receive input on BeachWalk on Clearwater Beach, prior to release of a RFP (Request for
Proposals) for Spring construction of the project.
Dale Sista, of PBS&J, reviewed plans for BeachWalk and related streetscape, which will
extend south from the Pier 60 parking lot, be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant,
and feature repeating design elements and up to nine seating areas. Individualized icons,
showers, and a crosswalk will highlight each of nine beach access points. Project design is
finalized and construction documents are 90% complete. The project is scheduled for
completion in Fall 2008. The four phases of construction will begin with Coronado Drive.
Attendees broke into groups to discuss issues related to BeachWalk construction, i.e.
transportation/parking, tourism, business support, communication, and wayfinding and access.
Discussion was followed by a question and answer period.
The Town Hall Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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