06/14/1994
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Minutes
June 14, 1994
The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Tuesday, June 14, 1994 at 10:08 am, with the following members present:
Arthur X. Deegan, II Chairperson
Sue Berfield Vice-Chairperson
Richard Fitzgerald Trustee
Rita Garvey Trustee
Fred Thomas Trustee
Also Present:
Betty Deptula City Manager
Peter Gozza Executive Director
Miles Lance Asst City Attorney
Gil Gott Chamber of Commerce
Jacquie DeGroy Staff Assistant
Absent:
David Stone Ex-officio Trustee
Elise Winters Ex-officio Trustee
2. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the May 31, 1994 meeting.
3. Unfinished Business
Northern Boys Contract - In conjunction with the adopt-a-planter program, the funding for the maintenance of the planters has been collected, and the maintenance contract, previously
approved, can now be signed. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to have Chairperson Deegan sign the contract.
4. New Business
Bayfront Marketplace Report - Bill Baker and Dean Rowe gave an extensive presentation on the proposed architectural and floor plans for the Bayfront Marketplace project. Trustee Thomas
recommended an outdoor dining deck for the lower level. A considerable amount of discussion took place regarding the location of the Parks & Recreation community room. The exterior
architectural recommendations for the building were unacceptable to the board and the architects were asked
to submit other designs. An exterior similar to the Pierce 100 building was suggested. Trustee Fitzgerald reiterated his position in not supporting a Convention Center primarily due
to cost.
Trustee Thomas moved that the CRA contribute $150,000 toward the exterior renovation of the Bayfront Marketplace building. The motion was seconded by Trustee Berfield and unanimously
approved.
This presentation will continue at the City Commission Meeting immediately following adjournment of this meeting.
5. Executive Director Verbal Reports
Peter Gozza reported that the Pinellas County tax increment financing will be $100,000 less than last year. Initial reports indicate that the assessments for '94-95 will be approximately
$317,000.
Sarasota Trip - Mr. Gozza reviewed his trip to Sarasota and emphasized the fact that Sarasota had developed and followed a comprehensive plan for their redevelopment area. The annual
budget for the Sarasota CRA is $700,000 - $900,000 per year.
A brief presentation on the need for a comprehensive plan for Clearwater's CRA district followed. Trustee Berfield moved to authorize an RFP for a firm to assist in developing a plan
for the CRA district. Motion was seconded by Trustee Thomas and unanimously carried.
Mr. Gozza will be making a presentation at a future CRA meeting of a proposed interest free loan program.
6. Other Trustee Business
None
7. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 11:52 am.
Chairperson
Attest:
Secretary