09/13/2005
CITY COUNCIL VISIONING SESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 13, 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
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Clearwater Beach Recreation
Complex. 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. “The City of Clearwater mirrors its name.
Founded on the water, its beaches, bays and waterfronts are available to residents and visitors.
It is a world-class tourist destination known for its boating, fishing and sailing. It is a City of safe,
clean and green neighborhoods with high quality education and economic, social, and cultural
opportunities for all. It is a Mecca for creative minds and people involved in the arts, culture and
sports, and its redeveloped downtown is one of the best places in America to shop, live, work,
”
dine and play.
Wrap Up and Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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