09/06/2005
CITY COUNCIL VISIONING SESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 6, 2005
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
William C. Jonson Vice-Mayor
Hoyt P. Hamilton Councilmember
Carlen Petersen Councilmember
John Doran Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Approximately 50
residents were in attendance.
Introduction to the Visioning Process
James Moore, PhD. requested participants consider what Clearwater should become as
it matures, and their vision for the future. He reviewed demographic, economic, and
technological changes that impact Clearwater’s future. Dr. Moore said the goal is to create a
vision and make growth predictable.
SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis
Citizens broke up into groups and listed City strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats. Each group then presented its biggest concern.
Elements of the Vision
Dr. Moore reviewed the current vision and citizens provided input regarding elements of
the Vision.
Ranking the Elements
Participants ranked the elements of the vision.
Developing a Vision Statement
Participants developed a Vision Statement. “Clearwater is a highly desirable place to
live, work and play providing its diverse population with the beauty of its waterfront geography
and the highest quality education, healthcare, recreation and culture. It has a 24-hour, historic,
waterfront downtown, which has become the hub for social, cultural, and economic activities
including a vibrant, local arts scene. It is Florida’s Boating Capital with one of the world’s
greatest beaches. Clearwater is a lifestyle.”
Wrap Up and Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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