04/22/2002CITY OF CLEARWATER
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
April 22, 2002
Present: James Appelt Board Member
Thomas Fletcher Board Member
Larry Lindner Board Member
Steve Swanberg Board Member
Kim Cashman Board Member
Also Present: Kevin Dunbar Parks and Recreation Department Director
Lee McDaniel Assistant Director Florida Operations, Philadelphia Phillies
Rus Carter Parks and Recreation Maintenance Coordinator
Phil Cheek Parks Service Supervisor I
Bobbie Downs Staff Assistant
Absent: Sarah Wiand Chair
Jonathan Wade Sr. Vice Chair
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #1 Call to Order – Former Chair Swanberg called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. at the Carpenter Complex, 651 Old Coachman Road.
ITEM #2 and ITEM 3. Carpenter Complex: Overview of Facility and Partnership with Phillies and Tour – Mr. Lee McDaniel, Mr. Rus Carter and Mr. Phil Cheek explained the facility’s impact
on the community, both from the Phillies and user groups such as St. Petersburg College, Little Leagues and others. The Phillies bring $6-$7 million into the City economy; Mr. McDaniel
complimented City staff for its high level of cooperation.
ITEM #4 Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of March 18, 2002 – Member Lindner moved to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #5 Correspondence – Letter to Steve Swanberg from Mayor Aungst – The letter noted 44 members of City boards had committed to attend the appreciation dinner then did not show up,
costing the city $887. Members decided to make recommendations at the June meeting.
ITEM #6 Old Business –
Capital Project Update – Mr. Dunbar updated the following projects:
Skate Park – On hold pending college decision on Joe DiMaggio property; St. Petersburg College is in process of valuing the property.
City-wide Master Plan – Going to Commission Work Session on May 13. Reaction so far is positive.
North Greenwood Recreation Complex – Project three weeks ahead of schedule. Main pool has been poured. Board will tour in November.
Ross Norton Complex – Architect expected to be awarded May 16.
Glen Oaks Golf Course Improvements – Mr. Dunbar discussed the concern at losing valuable green space, such as portions of Glen Oaks, as the City looks to parklands it already owns as
sites for other services. Member Appelt reminded members Glen Oaks land was sold to the City at a discount by citizen Fred Fisher with the stipulation it be used as a golf course. Member
Applet moved the board recommend to City Commission that the Commission take into account the original intent for use of the Glen Oaks Golf Course land and to consider that green space
a limited resource and all efforts should to be made to retain it consistent with the City’s policy in this area. The motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously.
Upcoming Recreation Events – Mr. Dunbar noted upcoming Fun ‘n Sun events including Elvis Rocks Downtown on April 24, Smooth Jazz Concert on the Bay this weekend, and the Illuminated
Night Parade May 4 followed by Florida Orchestra concert and fireworks on May 5. Mr. Dunbar invited board members and their families to Phillies Fun ‘n Sun night May 3.
ITEM #7 New Business –
Budget Sub-committee Report – Rescheduled for next meeting. Ms. Cashman said the Public Relations Sub-committee is meeting in May and asked members for input on the next issue of the
Fun in the Sun Program Guide.
No meeting in May since it is Memorial Day. Next meeting is June 24, 2002, at MSB.
Not on Agenda
Member Lindner noted fee changes were going into effect at McMullen without having been brought before the advisory board again.
ITEM #6 Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.