10/19/2005
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CITY COUNCIL VISIONING SESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 19, 2005
Present:
Frank Hibbard
William C. Jonson
Hoyt P. Hamilton
- John Doran
Carlen Peterson
Mayor
Vice-Mayor
Councilmember
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Councilmember
Also present:
Bill Horne
Garry Brumback
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Long Center. Approximately 15
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 prediciabie.
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 Visjon -
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: "EncOmpassing Old Tampa Bay, Clearwater
Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater is a city all about the water. It is an active
community, a great place to live, work, learn and visit, with a vibrant, revitalized downtown and
clean and green neighborhoods with lush sub-tropical landscaping. Tourist, family and
pedestrian friendly this growing community is health conscious, economically vibrant, socially
diverse and increasingly prosperous!"
Wrap Up and Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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