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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 22, 2006
Present:
Tom Fletcher
Brooks Hammac
Jonathan Wade, Sr.
Allen Weatherilt
Ron Whitcomb
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present:
Kevin Dunbar
Marsha Beall
Director, Parks and Recreation Dept.
Staff Assistant
Absent:
Jim Appelt
Ray Shaw
Chair
Board Member
Special Guest:
Councilmember Doran
Mr. Fletcher called the meeting to order at 6:40p.m. at the Long Center.
Mr. Dunbar welcomed Councilmember Doran to the meeting.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
ITEM #2 - Public Meeting- Recommend renaming the Clearwater East-West Trail - Prior to the meeting, six
(6) "Proposals for Trail Name" were submitted as follows: Ream Wilson Trail, Al Hinson By-Way, Scott
Daniels Trail, Clearwater Ream Way, Clearwater Ream Wilson Sunrise to Sunset Trail, and Ream Wilson
Cross Clearwater Trail.
No representatives of the public were present. Board members discussed an overall name and two components.
Vice Chair Fletcher called for nominations from the Board.
Member Wade moved to select "Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail" as first choice. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Weatherilt moved to select "Clearwater Ream Wilson Sunrise to Sunset Trail" as second choice. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Weatherilt moved to select "Ream Wilson Cross Clearwater Trail" as third choice. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Wade moved to close the Public Meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Mr. Dunbar will submit recommendations to City Council for discussion at their September meeting.
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ITEM #3 - Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of July 25, 2006-
Member Wade moved to approve the minutes of July 25,2006 as submitted to members. The motion was duly
seconded and carried.
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ITEM #4 - Old Business -
a) Capital Projects Update - Mr. Dunbar presented the new Capital Improvement Projects report which will
be available for members prior to meetings. The following projects were reviewed:
. Crest Lake Park - The park features three double-gated dog runs, allowing owners to unleash their pets
in a holding area before releasing them into the play areas that are approximately three-quarters and
one acre in size. Due to time and increased usage the City plans to add a fourth dog run to help
differentiate between the sizes of the dogs.
. Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex - working with BO Management to rezone parcel of land on this 37-
acre property to possibly build a 125 sq. foot building that BO Management would operate as a
recreation facility. In process of doing schematic design to generate cost estimate to move P&R
Administration to this location. Continue discussions with USA Partners and Clearwater Collection
Shopping Center regarding 4 fields.
. Momingside Recreation Complex - Met with Homeowners Association in August. Setting up
meetings with Junior League & USA Partners for additional funding. Construction cost will run $225-
$250 per sq. ft.
. Countryside Sports Complex/Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Course - looking at reuse of this property and
the Magnolia Falls site for multi purpose fields and First Tee program.
. Turtle Creek Park - looking at acquisition of school board property, first right of refusal to purchase
Camp Soule, and equestrian stables on Union Street. Phase One - FCT Grant is under review by the
State to cover the expense in purchasing the school board property at around $2million dollars.
Additional funding will be secured to complete the other purchases. Plans are to acquire a total of 130-
acres of natural land in that area.
. Long Center Sunshine Limitless Playground -Grand Opening is Friday, August 25 at 5:30pm.
Restrooms are in design phase. Funding is in place.
. Long Center Renovations - Finishing pool renovations within 30 days. Targeted to open September
19.
. Jack Russell Stadium - removing old stadium next year. Continuing discussions with Winning Inning.
Member Wade expressed his goal will be to help legislate for a multi purpose recreation area.
. Armory Renovation - City has a 50yr lease with the State. Renovations are being done to move Events
and Electrical staff to this site.
. Memorial Landscape - Phase 1 landscaping the bridge, grading of east approach median 80%
complete. West approach parking lot and bike trail completed. The Spirit of America Doughboy and
Sailor statues will be rededicated on November 10.
. Glen Oaks Park - Continue completion of park. Ribbon cutting slated for November.
. CFY youth athletics - Staff members are helping various co-sponsored groups to secure proper grant
submittals by making them aware of the opportunities and how to submitting good grants. The three
(3) grant categories are: scholarship, travel and equipment. Within this fiscal year CFY has $100,000
in grant dollars, next year $150,000.
. Other - Secret Shopper - ongoing project utilizing play pass members visiting various recreation
centers and commenting on service.
b) Upcoming Recreation Events - The Clearwater Parks & Recreation Calendar for September 2006 was
distributed to members.
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ITEM #5 - New Business -
a) Enterprise Dog Park at Chautauqua Park - Applying for $200,000 grant to support building a Dog Park in
the countryside area located in Lake Chautauqua North off Enterprise Road. Currently Crest Lake Park
is used heavily and a second facility is needed to meet the demand. The park has open area, benches,
picnic area and children's playground. This location can service the residents that live in the northern
section of Clearwater.
b) Countryside Renovations/Restroom/Concession - Planning new park improvements and renovations
including playground upgrades to meet children's needs of all abilities, lighting, court resurfacing, trails
and restrooms/concession at the facility. The current restrooms (within the park) have received
numerous complaints and concerns regarding the restrooms and the leagues have expressed their desires
to work with the City to find a long-term solution. Target date to be in use would be Spring 2008.
ITEM #6 - Adjournment - Members adjourned at 7:45p.m.
The next meeting will be held September 26 at The Long Center.
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