Neighborhood Association Goals - City of St. Petersburg

GOALS FOR ST. PETERSBURG 

NEIGHBORNOOD ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEE 

FINAL REPORT 

May, 1972 

MEMBERS 

Ernest R. Jacobsen - Chairman 

Lexy Ford, Jr. Edward S. Myers 

Rev. William J. Hunt William H. McFarlin

I. FOREWORD 


NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEE 

A detailed study of the committee’s work is attached hereto. This study 

contains complete information on the areas considered, assumptions, type 

of research, methods of committee input, and conclusions. 

II. GENERAL GOALS 

A. Encourage organized community civic organizations such as neighborhood 

associations and block clubs and establish the means for City recog 

nition of the Charters of each neighborhood association and block club 

which exists or may be established for the purpose of representing the 

citizens who reside in defined identifiable geographic areas of the City. 

B. Establish policy and provide procedures for designating a representa 

tive of C 0 N A to sit with voice but without vote at all meetings of 

both the Environmental Planning and Development Commission and the 

Board of Adjustment whose activities and decisions could and will 

have lasting influence on the character and development of “neighbor 

hoods” throughout the City. 

C. Create an office of Ombudsman within the City government to serve as 

III. SPECIFIC GOALS 

a direct liaison between individuals and voluntary organizations, and 

the policy and management processes of City government, for Street 

language interpretation of goverrunentese and help in presentation of 

their concerns and needs to government. 

(Recommended steps to accomplish each general goal.) 

Subject: Goal II. A 

Ste_ps Recommended Responsibility 

A. Issue to each established volunteer community Council and City 

organization a certificate signed jointly by the 

Mayor and City Manager. This is to be worded so 

as to encourage strong community leadership and 

participation in all affairs of City government 

and pledge that responsible, meaningful positions 

on all subjects submitted by such organizations 

will be given full consideration by both the policy 

and management processes of government. 

B. Periodic appeals to civic, religious and business City 

leaders, in identifiable geographic areas where 

volunteer citizen organizations do not exist, to 

strive tirelessly in the formation of comprehen 

sive groups truly representative of the interests,

Sps Recommended Responsibility 

desires, and needs of the people of such areas. 

When established, the same official recognition 

as outlined for existing organizations should 

be promptly provided. 

C. Inform C 0 N A and each recognized citizen City 

organization (in advance) of pending or contem 

plated Council and City management policies and 

actions and encourage the submission of considered 

points of view, both favorable and unfavorable. 

D. Provide for briefings and public discussions on Council and City 

all major legislation and management changes which 

have direct effect on the environment, community 

life and social or economic well-being of residents. 

Subjct: Goal II. B 

A. Invite C 0 N A to designate one representative City 

(and two alternates) to attend each meeting of 

the Commission and the Board specified. 

B. Establish policy and guidelines for such repre- City 

sentation to express the desires and attitudes 

of the residents so represented, and include these 

expressions in the minutes and deliberations of 

respective commissions, authorities and boards. 

C. Establish policy and procedures necessary to C 0 N A 

accurately inform the established neighborhood 

associations of all actions to be heard at each 

meeting of the Commission or the Board which will 

affect properties within their jurisdictions. 

D. In such neighborhoods where no organized associ- City and 

ations or citizen groups exist, to see that proper 

information is distributed to concerned citizens C 0 N A 

and property owners and if necessary and desir 

able, to arrange preliminary meetings with such 

individuals so that their attitudes and expressions 

of either approval or disapproval of the pending 

actions may be made known. 

Subject: Coal II.A 

A. Make a detailed study of the effect, method of City 

organization, advantages and disadvantages of an 

ombudsman in each City of the United States where 

such an office is in force. 

B. Use the results of this study to form the frame- Council and City 

work for the staffing, policy and operation of a 

St. Petersburg ombudsman office. 

C. Establish such legislation as may be necessary.


BACKGROUND STUDY 

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS COMNITTEE

Neighborhood Associations Conmiittee 

MISSION 

To determine the role and responsibilities under which 

organized citizens’ groups, representative of the populace of 

the various residential and business conmiunities, can best 

function to enhance conmiunication between the people and the 

policy and management processes of city government and to con 

structively contribute to the present and future objectives of 

these processes.

A. INTRODUCTION 

NE IGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEE 

PRELIMINARY OUTLINE 

1. In order to develop realistic and workable recommendations, the Neighborhood 

Associations Committee found it essential to explore in depth, current con 

cepts of group organization, purpose, and accomplishment within the City of 

St. Petersburg. The fact that many communities, with widely varied charac 

teristics, are not now represented by any type of organization was of prime 

concern. 

2. Through discussion among committee members; presentations by invited guests; 

review of progress and failures of existing neighborhood groups; compilation 

of reports and suggestions rendered by several organizations; evaluation of 

similar studies in other cities; and data covering general community boundar 

ies and census statistics, it was concluded that: 

a. Active participation of the general public in affairs of City 

government generally revolve around specific and often isolated 

acts and decisions which they do not like. This does not imply 

that the citizen, as a whole, is lacking in concern for the 

comforts, protection, growth, progress and stability afforded 

by a well organized, adequately financed and properly oriented 

local government. However, people tend to respond most strongly 

where their own self-interests are concerned. 

b. Opportunity and motivation for individuals to express their 

desires and feelings on such matters as rezoning, unwelcomed 

intrusions, improvement projects, more and better services, tax 

burdens, garbage collection, etc. are restrictive and often un 

productive. Conversely, organized groups, usually termed 

neighborhood or civic associations, have demonstrated that 

collective opinion and positive, constructive and meaningful 

action can produce results. 

c. A relatively small percentage of the population is identifiable 

with any citizens’ group. (Appendix A). Further, organizations

Neighborh4 Associations Conit 

currently functioning are largely made up of homeowners 

residing in single family dwellings with considerable over 

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lapping boundries. Social, economic, and environmental circum 

stances appear to have a major effect on the number and locale 

of organized groups. The majority are found in middle bracket 

white comunities. The more affluent and poorer classes, 

renters, apartment and condominium residents, young adults, 

senior citizens, blacks and part-time residents are not repre 

sented by any type of unified civic or neighborhood groups. 

These elements tend to limit themselves to expressions at the 

polls. 

d. On the other hand, the majority of neighborhood and civic 

associations have a history of concentration on specific 

issues and general disintegration when these issues are re 

solved. Some are or become skeleton in force, dormant organi 

zations that spring to life only as local problems are encountered. 

With few exceptions, they resort to the traditional tactics 

of reprisal at election time. Often they fail to understand 

or take into account long-range objectives, current efforts 

of the administration and restrictions imposed by law and 

rulings of the higher courts. These tendencies usually create 

a somewhat negative impression of the organized neighborhood 

groups and their attempts to represent public interests in 

the policy process are often ignored or held in disrepute. 

e. In areas where neighborhood organizations exist, only a minority 

of residents are dues-paying members. Nevertheless, the associ 

ations profess to represent all who reside in those areas in 

matters of opinion, which generally proves to be factual. 

3. In attempting to formulate the scope and direction of the committee study, 

it was the consensus that every aspect of city government should have 

direct bearing and effect on each resident regardless of circumstances, 

location, social position, age, color, race, or creed. All are individually 

and collectively connected to the past, present, and future of the City. 

Each should have a voice and constant interest in policy making and day-by 

day functioning of the government. 

4. Within the framework of these understandings, the Committee drew a basic 

planning outline for developing its conclusions and recommendations. The 

first step was to obtain a sampling of opinion from known organized

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community groups. (Appendix B). One major purpose was to determine the 

percentage of organizations sufficiently well established and motivated to 

respond. 

B. RESULTS OF OPINION STUDY (Appendix C) 

1. Only a small fraction of the chartered groups registered with the Council 

of Neighborhood Associations (CONA), responded to the questionnaire. This 

was regarded as evidence of inneffectuality or lack of interest. Following 

are questions posed: 

a. What do you want St. Petersburg to become? 

b. Do you want more industry and, if so, what kind? 

c Do you want more growth? Should growth be controlled, and, 

if so, how? 

d. Should St. Petersburg take advantage of Federal or State 

assistance available for housing, parks and recreation, 

urban renewal, etc.? 

e. What in your opinion are the most pressing needs in 

St. Petersburg? What priority would you establish for each? 

2. The answers submitted were highly localized in thought and reflected, 

in most cases, one person’s ideas rather than those of the majority. 

At the same time, they did represent divergent view points of people 

devoting time and effort to the well being of their friends, neighbors, 

and communities. A brief digest of these opinions reveals that: 

a. St. Petersburg should continue to maintain the Status of a 

residential environment with control exercised over further 

growth by what ever means possible. 

b. More light industry is desirable but this should be limited 

to professional and technical fields. 

c. Growth should be controlled by regulating density and long 

range zoning. 

d. Financial assistance from Federal and State sources are 

favored. However, the City should maintain funds and 

expenditure policy.

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e. The question on the most pressing needs brought multiple 

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ideas which could be categorized as “brainstorming.” Chiefly 

among these were: environment, sewage treatment, noise control, 

tree planting, trash removal, replacement of substandard housing, 

increased police enforcement, traffic problems, Street and 

highway development, bus service, land clearing, navigable water 

way improvement, dog control enforcement, mass transportation and 

an end to spot zoning. 

f. Of utmost importance to the Committee’s study efforts were the 

facts that (1) decentralization of public policy functions to 

mini-government is not desirable.; (2) Neighborhood associations 

are not realizing their true potential, (3) More and closer 

involvement coordination and cooperation between the city 

government and cozmnunities is of paramount interest. 

3. Interviews with Association representatives tended to substantiate the 

results of the opinion study. 

C. AREAS NOT REPRESENTED BY ORGANIZED GROUPS 

1. Geographic zonal boundaries were established arbitrarily covering all 

portions of the City not represented in some manner by established 

and functioning volunteer organizations. Committee members visited 

each of these areas and obtained from many residents their opinions, 

suggestions and desires as to the role they as individuals wished to 

play in City government. A compilation and evaluation of expressions 

revealed in summary the following: 

a. Despite the fact that there is considerable awareness of the need 

and practicability for each person to have some means of voicing 

complaints, ideas and constructive criticism, other than at the 

polls, there is little interest in participation in planned 

citizens’ groups. However, in the event some form of neighbor 

hood volunteer organizations were established, most would become 

members. 

b. Without exception, identification with accepted neighborhood 

names or designations is a strong motivating factor in the 

thought and desire functioning of individuals. This tends to 

prevail regardless of race, creed, color or social and economic 

environment. 

c. There is wide spread apathy toward contributing time and energy 

to assure continuity, purpose and accomplishment within most 

volunteer citizens’ organizations. 

d. The relationship between the policy and administrative branches 

of City government is not clearly understood. There is a general 

belief that elected Council members should be fully responsive to 

all problems and individual aspirations of the residents of respective 

political districts. Conversely, none favored “ward politics” or 

mini-governments.

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e. While there is little or no concrete solution in evidence at 

this time, the need for better communication between the City 

and its people is clearly recognizable. 

2. In view of these findings, the Committee has grave doubts as to the 

D. CONCLUSIONS 

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feasibility of going beyond the encouragement of voluntary citizens’ 

organizations and official recognition of those that are established. 

I. Neighborhood associations, comprised of individuals concerned with the 

growth, 

improvement and welfare of family life within their specific 

sphere of interests, can he beneficial both to the people of those corn 

munities and to the City as a whole. Such organizations should be 

officially recognized by the City government by written declaration. 

2. The concept of a Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONk) in which 

each properly organized volunteer neighborhood association has member 

ship and representation should be encouraged and supported in principle 

of purpose by both the Mayor and City Manager. Duly appointed or 

elected members of CONK should be invited to act as ex officio members, 

without vote on such commissions, authorities and boards conducting city 

affairs, whose decisions may have lasting influences on the character and 

development of “neighborhood&’ throughout the City. 

3. Areas of the City which have not seen fit to organize Neighborhood 

j Associations should be encouraged to do so. In the event any or all 

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so organize, prompt City recognition by declaration should be made. 

The right of full membership in CONA could then be invited. 

4. Designation of an Ombudsman within the City organizational structure is 

believed to be a practicable and desirable step in effecting better liaison 

and communication between the policy and management processes of City 

government and individuals as well as neighborhood associations. Such an

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office should be established so as to afford the ombudsman direct, prompt 

and unencombered contact with the City Council, City Manager, and staff. 

This could enable the expeditious solution of many complaints and recom 

mendations within the existing framework of government and provide a 

sound and uniform method for referral of constructive material to the 

proper source of consideration. 

E. GOALS SUBJECTS 

1. The committee adopted the following criterion as the basic assumption 

from which recozmnended oals would be developed: 

The neighborhood is the true grass roots of America. To some 

parts of our culture, that “neighborhood” may be one block in 

another, a much larger conmiunity. Civic pride and action can 

be furthered by helping people to identi with a “neighborhood,” 

and in turn improving neighborhoods so that such identification is 

recognizable. 

2. Subject matter for three specific goals was agreed upon: 

a. Encourage organized con!nunity civic organizations such as neighborhood 

associations and block clubs and establish the means for City recogni 

tion of the Charters of each neighborhood association and block club 

which exists or may be established for the purpose of representing the 

citizens who reside in defined identifiable geographic areas of the City. 

b. Establish policy and provide procedures for designating a representative 

of such associations and clubs to sit with voice but without vote on 

all city commissions, authorities and boards. 

c. Create an office of Ombudsman within the City Government to serve as 

a direct liaison between individuals and voluntary organizations, and 

the policy and management processes of city government, for Street 

language interpretation of governmentese and help in presentation of 

their concerns and needs to government.

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B 

LEGEND 

AZALEA HOiES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 

BAHAMA BEACH HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

BAY VISTA CIVIC ASSOCIATION 

COQUINA KEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

OISSTON HEIGHTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC 

DRIFTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

FOREST HILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION 

GREATER 4th ST. IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 

JUNGLE TERRACE CIVIC ASSOCIATION 

LAKEW000 PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

NORTHEAST CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC 

PASADENA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

PLACDO 1-IOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 

REVIERA BAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION 

SHORE ACRES PROPERTY OWNERS ASS’N 

P SNELL ISLE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

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BAY 

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IhzalejLOC s Cotmuni ty Association 

NEIGhBORHOOD ASSOCIATIOIS - October 29, 1971 

Mr. Donald A. DeWitt, President, 7695 — 14th Ave.. No. 

aajneac_JJOfle Owners Association •. 

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Mound Park Civic Association . 

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Hr. Charles W. Burke, President Suite 416, First Federal Bldg. 

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padwatc!rs Civic Association ::. 

Hr. Wi11iati 1u1pa, president . 

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yVista Civic Association 

3654 

— 42nd Ave. So. 

Mrs. Marilyn lapp, President .301 — 55th Ave. So. 

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1çoguinajcey Prrty Owners Associatibn.. 

Mr. Richard Rutan . 

. 4529 

:iroads Estates Homeorners Association 

J Hr. Morton Sherman . 

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isstonlleights Cvic Association 

J Mr. Lloyd S. Anderson . 

C— • - • 

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E1e Crest Civic Association - 

J Hr. Alvin S. Penn, Jr. . 

- . 6018 

. 6723 

Edgernoor Boulevard Estates Civic Assoôiàtion 

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Hr. John Tranumel1 . 

Vt r. :— -:: : -: :. 

ore,st Hills Civic Association 

4582 

800 

Mrs. C. W. Nelson • . 5430 

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çreatr Fourth Street Improveuent Association 

Hr. Robert Lartz, President 8934 

Jungle Property Association 

Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell, President 3612 

Terrace Civic Association 

)4r. Gerard O’Brien, President .• 

1609 

Lakewood Estates Property Owner’s Association 

Hr. Henry C. Carison, President 2750 

taximo 1foorin,s Civic Association 

Mrs. Gwendolyn Turecki 

Meadowlawn Civic Association 

Mr. Frederick Wagner 

Beach Dr. SE 

— 14th Ave. No. 

- 34th Ave. No. 


— 61st Ave. No. 


— 4th St. No. 

Park St. No. 

Pasadena Ave. So. 

- 50th Ave. So. 

4151 - 53rd Ave. So. 

6335 — 21st St. No. 

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• 862-4581 

674953 

• 867-1335 

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896-4931 

3432O79 

526-6447 

546-2993 

527-2954 

867-7036 

• . 867-8584 

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527-210 

Hr. Richard I. Preston 460 -. 6th Ave. Só.. 862-7528 

by 

342—5162 

525-5181 

345-5825 

So. Pasadena 347-2119 

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Neighborhood Associations — Oct. 29, 1971 (cont’d.) 

)lorthcast Civic Associatioi, 

Nr. Joseph Yakkey 849 — 47th Ave. NE 

7asaclena Proj 

2.erty Owners Association 

Robert S. Isreal, President 650 Villa Grande Ave. So, 

Ponce DeLeon Civic Association 

Hr. K. T. herr . 2823 - 37th Ave. Nc, 

plecido Not’ic Owners Association 

)lr. Joseph 1lhitniore, Jr. 1251 — 37th Ave. NE 

Riviera Day Civic Association 

1lrs. Robert Payne, President 151 - 80th Ave. NE 

$hore Acres Property Owners Association 

1fr. John C. Evans, President 5253 Denver St. NE 

Snell Isle Property Owners Association 

Mr. U. C. Barrett 1943 Brightwaters Blvd. NE 

Tyrbne Civic Association 

Earle J. Diem . 

1Venetian Isles Civic Association 

6501 

— 34th.Terrace North 

Nr. 1. C. Sanford 1994 Kansas Ave. NE 

7est }1igj Civic Association 

Hrs. Gary L. flawkcn 6171 — 6th Ave. So. 

Southside Noue Owner’s Association 

526-7276 

1 

345-4825 

525-0782 

898-2432 

526-0053 

525-1201 

.1 

895-7311 

345-4855 

526-5403 

347-5698 

Nra. John: Stark, President 898-1074 

967 Lakeview Avenue, So.

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outhside //2 Community Action Group 

Mrs. C, C Hardy, President 

,14i6 — 19th Street South 

828—8735 

Auburn. Street Community Action Group 

Mrs. pronnie Smith, President 

1911 

866—1834 

— Auburn Street South 

Neighborhood Improvement Association 

Mrs. Louise Nelton, President 

1424 — 14th Street South 

894—4015 

Loyal Community Club 

Mrs. C. N. Bynum, President 

1120 Fargo Street South 

820-8395 

Advisory Committee 

John Edrnonds, President 

3223 Tangerine Avenue South 

867—8927 

Gas Plant Coordinating Board 

A. J. Polk, President 

1224— 5th Avenue South 

828—7682 

•Lakeview Coznmunty Association 

James Russei, President 

NAACP 

c0unt PJ1aa 

1125 22nd Street South 

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CONNUNITY ACTION GROUPS 

- -E: —p4 ‘11OtLdiSt Town Community Action 

Arthur Leo Boynton, President 

284. — 13th Street North 

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“The Sunshine City” 

St. Petersburg, Florida 

Dear 

SUBJECT: GOALS FOR ST. PETERSBURG 

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 

COUNC!L.MANAGER GOVERNMENT 

January 20, 1972 

You are undoubtedly aware that the Mayor and City Council of our City have 

appointed a GOALS COMMITTEE to make a thorough study of the growth of St. Peters 

burg over the next ten year period and the direction such growth should take and 

upon the completion of these studies to submit their recommendations for the con 

sideration of Council and City Administration. 

The GOALS COMMITTEE as a whole has established a total of approximately twelve 

sub-committees each of which is charged with the responsibility of studying one of 

the many factors which could have an important impact on whatever decisions are 

arrived at and the success of the growth and environmental programs which might be 

eventually determined. 

One of these sub-committees is the NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEE with whicI 

we are concerned, and in connection with our studies on this subject, we ask your co 

operation. 

Enclosed is a copy of the guidelines provided for the use of our Committee by 

the City Administration which in general covers the various question8 and points 

for which we are seeking answers. It would be greatly appreciated if you could ar 

range to give the subject matter of these guidelines priority consideration at the 

next meeting of your Board of Directors, particularly the questions appearing under 

paragraphs A, B, C and D on pages four and five. We would like to know just how 

your members feel about the questions raised and we realize that there will be dif 

ferences of opinion. However, if you will do us this favor and report back to us 

a consensus of the majority of opinions on each, it will be of considerable assistancE 

to our committee in its work going forward. 

If possible, we would like to hear from you by the end of February. 

In addition to those questions referred to above, there are several other im 

portant factors involved in establishing Goals for St. Petersburg on which your 

opinions would be appreciated at the same time. They are: 

1. What do you want St. Petersburg to become? 

2. Do you want more industry and if so what kind?

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3. Do you want more growth? Should growth be controlled and if so, how? 

4. Should St. Petersburg take advantage of Federal or State assistance 

5. 

available or housing, parks and recreation, urban renewal., etc. 

What in your opinion are the most pressing needs in St. Petersburg? 

What priority would you establish for each. 

This comrnitte ieets weekly at City Hall and it is our plan to invite rpresenta 

tives from your associations and from other neighborhood groups in your section 

of the city to attend one of our future meetings for general discussion on these. 

same subjects. 

In the meantime we would certainly appreciate your giving us your conmient upon 

points rw’ntioned above for guidance in our work. 

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Sincerely yours, 

Ernst. Jacobsen

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PA5AD NA FROPRTY OWNER’S ASSOCI[ATON 

Chairman Ernest R. Jacobsen 

Goals Committee. Uepartment of Planning 

City of St.. Petersburg, Fla. 

P.O.Box 2843 

Dear Mr. Jacobsen: 

33731 

ST PETERSL3UIG, FLORIDA 33707 

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ebriary 1972 

SUBJECT: OOAIS FOR ST. PETERSBURG 

Your letter of January 20, l97, to r. Hov’ard S. Gardiner, has been referred 

to me as the new president of the Pasadena Property Owners Association. The 

following oaragraphs set forth the consensus of opinion of this organization 

in answering the questions which you pose. 

A. This Association has been, in most respects, effective in the 

• achievement of its stated objective: “to improve, develop and 

beautify the area bounded by Pasadena Avenue (North & South), 

Sunset Drive, Boca Ciega Bay, Fifth Avenue North, and the vicinity 

thereof, and to make said area a more desirable place for property 

owners to reside”. 

B. We have demonstrated considerable potential in democratic process. 

Positive motivation and action have thwarted proposals made by 

would—be “developers” which have been contrary to our objective. 

C. We believe that Neighborhood Associations Opinions should be 

given priority consideration in local zoning and land—use decisions. 

We do not feel, however, that the powers, duties and responsibilities 

of “City Hall” should be delegated away from elected and/or duly 

appointed City Officials. 

D. We believe the answers to the three questions of mutual service to 

be in the affirmative. Particularly in the Public Relations field. 

Better mutual understanding, consideration and cooperation between 

the three elements is essential. 

In addition to the above questions, we refer to the other important factors in 

establishing Goals for St. Petersburg which you have set forth. 

1. We would like to see St. Petersburg remain in the role that has 

attracted the vast majority of its present residents: A residential 

paradise catering to the Arts, Intellectual Pursuits, Relaxation and 

Recreation. Vie by NO EANS want it to become a swinging, rocking 

cacophony of syncophants, nor of persons in pursuit of status and, the 

glory of the almighty dollar • VTe want a city of unpolluted water, air 

and land, which, above ail else, entails a minimization of fOssil fuel 

consumption——primarily by internal combustion engines of motor vehicles. 

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2/ We do not want more industry. Should such be a renuisjte for our 

economy, let us remain with the “Clean” types, as we have done in the 

past. 

3. We definitely do not want more growth, as our present service systems 

are already over loaded. Growth may be controlled by the regulation 

of density, confinement of high—rises and the like to doi.rritown areas, 

and by denial of utility connections (i.e. sewer, water and power). 

4. St. Petersburg should take judicious advantage of Federal and State 

assistance, but we should avoid the error of Urban Renewal Projects 

which serve only to aggravate Ghetto problems by the heartless 

displacement. of INDIGENT FOFLE. A systematic plan for Ghetto removal 

should be undertaken——with extreme caution that present Ghettos are 

not merely replaced with future Ghettos. 

5. VIe consider the most pressing needs in St. Petersburg to be: 

A. Inutiediately set a limit to increases in population, curtail 

high—rises, condominiums, etc. through density limitations 

B. Let the tax base catch up with the present population so that 

adequate services can be provided. 

C. Clean up the environment: sewage treatment, ir cleaning——to 

include noise control and a program of tree planting, trash 

disposal etc. 

D. Improvement of recreational facilities for ail age groups, 

Very truly yours, 

---4..S. Israel, Brig. eni[L)..IIF-It’FT) 

Psident, Pasadena Property Owners Assoc. 

CC: Mrs. BetteC. Wiuibish, Councilwoman Page two of two pages

Respectively yoiU8, 

I Mr. L. Polk 

Co-oridinati Eoard President 

Eva Shaw 

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Vice—president 

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Mrs. Ruby Byrd 

.1 Committee Organizer 

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Plant Area 

St. etersourg, Florida 

arch 13, 1972 

jr. Ernest R. Jacobsen Re: Goals for St. Petersburg 

City Councili2lanning Department 


Dear r. Jacobsen, 

In reply to your letter dated January 20, 1972, please be advised of the 

following: 

A. That do you want t. Fetersburg to become? 

This question was ask indivicluaily of the conu.ittee and these are some 

of the answers, we received. 

1. A better place to rear our children and to live. 

2. A place where our children can grow to a different aspect for work 

(jobs for everyone). 

3. Developing and practicing proper use of lesiure time in the community. 

!. A better imowledge of how to communicate witn all people. 

B. Do you want more industry and if so, what kind? 

It was decided by the committee that this question be clarifiedd to or 

specific objective. 

1. Any type of industry which will provide jobs for those in need of 

them. But nothing that will cause the city an wrose air pollution. 

C. Do you want more growth? Snould growth be controlled and if so, how? 

1. We the co-oridinating board feels that growth should not be controlled. 

Yes, we would like to have more growth. 

D. Should St. Petersburg take advantage of Federal or State assistance 

available for housing, parks and recreation, urban renewal, etc. 

This question was discussed to great extent by the board, and with the 

approval from all the members, we felt the need for an honest opinion is as a 

group. 

1. Mo, because we feel that the city should spend hack the money which 

is taken from the black ghetto, and that all other be considered only 

if we get our angles shown. 

E. What in your opinion are the most pressing needs in St. Petersburg? 

What priority would you establish for each. 

1. Providing equal opportunities for all economics in 5t. ?eters burg. 

The only priority in which we would consider establishing are those 

which are giving to provide in income for all people.

Mr. Ernest R. Jacobsen 

Chairman, Goals Committee 

City of St. Petersburg 

P. 0. Box 2842 

St. Petersburg, Florida 33731 

Dear Mr. Jacobsen: 

PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 

3OMPANO DRIVE S. E. — ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33705 

Re: Goals for St. Petersburg 

February 11, 1972 

The subject matter of your letter of January 20th has been 

presented to the CQquina Key Property Owners Association at 

its regular meeting on January 24, 1972 and to the Board of 

Directors of this Association at its regular meeting on 

February 8, 1972. 

The questions propounded in your letter were submitted point 

by point for discussion and response. The following pages 

show the responses of the Coquina Key Property Owners 

Association and its Board of Directors. 

Very truly yours, 

iaI 

Ruth G. Corba 

Secretary

GOALS COMMITTEE QUESTIONNAIRE 

Q. what do you want St. Petersburg to become? 

A. Let’s keep St. Petersburg a small friendly city. 

Q. Do you want more industry and if so, what kind? 

A. We favor light, clean industry. Stay away from heavy, 

smokey industry. 

Q. Do you want more growth? Should growth be controlled 

and if so, how? 

A. While we don’t really want more growth, we realize that 

growth is inevitable. Therefore, we favor density control, 

keeping the green space concept. 

Q. Should St. Petersburg take advantage of Federal or State 

assistance available for housing, parks and recreation, 

urban renewal, etc. 

A. The only such assistance we approve is that which is 

controlled at the state or local level. 

Q. what in your opinion are the most pressing needs in St. 

Petersburg? What priority would you establish for each? 

A. In our opinion, we see pressing needs for improvement in 

the following areas: 

1. Bus service. 

2. Lot mowing and land clearing, particularly where the 

owner is absent. 

3. Pollution and navigable waterways. 

4. Dog control. Tighter enforcement of the leash law. 

5. More control of the drug problem. 

6. We would like closer coordination between the Youth 

Aid Bureau and this association in order to eliminate 

a particular problem in our community. 

NOTE: Although our membership did not attempt to establish a 

prIority for these suggestions, it did appear. that the most concern 

was expressed for the last item mentioned, item 6.

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1 Q. How effective are the neighborhood associations in the 

J 

] 

achievement of their objectives? 

A. In general we achieve whatever goals we set. 

Q. How clearly are association boundaries defined? 

A. Being located on an island, our boundaries are stricly 

drawn geograpiically to encompass the entire island. 

. How frequently do boundaries overlap? 

A. Our boundaries do not overlap with those of any other 

association. 

Q. How much of the corporate area of St. Petersburg is not 

included in a neighborhood association? 

A. The entire area of this association is within the city 

limits of the City of St. Petersburg. 

Q. Are the neighborhood associations realizing their true 

potential as a contributing part of the democratic process? 

A. This association does. 

Q. Do they form a united front and cooperate? 

1 A. The internal cooperation of this association has been 

.1 outstanding. 

j Q. Do they disagree and bicker? 

] 

A. Disagreements are bound to occur but when they do, they are 

settled by reason, investigation and by the democratic process. 

Bickering is very rarely seen at our association meetings. 

] Q. Are they trying to do too much? 

] 

A. No. 

Q. Have they set their sights too 16w? 

] A. Probably, but our active group is small and whatever comes 

2 

up is taken care of.

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Q. Are they positive in the actions and motivations, or are 

they negative? 

A. Actions are positive. 

Q. Is there a more formal role suitable for the neighborhood 

association? Is it a ready-made nucleus for a local zoning 

and land use review board? 

A. Over all, we feel that a more formal role may be suitable 

but only in an advisory capacity. Concerning the matters 

of local zoning and land use, there has already been a 

step in that direction evidenced by the City’s action in 

presenting certain proposals to our association. Such 

proposals were given careful consideration and our decisions 

were made known to the City. Therefore, in the specific 

categories of land use and zoning, we feel that neighborhood 

associations can and should serve in an advisory capacity. 

Q. Does it present a basic framework for the beginning of 

“mini—government,” in the decentralization of some of the 

powers, duties and responsibilities from City Hall? 

A. Our reply to this is negative. 

Q. Are there ways for neighborhood associations to better 

serve the neighborhood? 

A. There is always room for improvement. However, in order 

to more effectively serve the neighborhood, it would be 

necessary to have more concerned and active membership 

than presently exists. 

Q. Are there ways for neighborhood associations to better 

serve the City? 

A. In an advisory capacity, particularly with regard to 

zoning and land use. - 

Q. Are there ways that the City can better serve the 

neighborhood association? 

A. We feel that the City is trying to better serve the 

• neighborhood association. In our opinion the City 

• should continue its present effort to contact the 

neighborhood associations on matters of concern to 

the people they represent.

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG 

MR. ERNEST R. JACOBSEN 

Lakewood Property Owner’s Association 

GOALS CO?1ITTEE CHAIRMAN 

P.O. BOX 2842 

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33731 

DEAR MR. JACOBSEN: 

ST. PETERSBURG. FLORIDA 

FEBRUARY 28, 1972 

IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS FROM THE GOALS COMMITTEE, THE LAKEWOOD PROPERTY 

OWNERS ASSOCIATION HAVE ANSWERED THE FOLLOWING: 

1. A SAFE AND HEALTHY CITY WITH CONTROLLED GROWTH. 

2. YES, WE NEED MORE LIGHT INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS. 

3. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE CONTROLLED GROWTH ALONG WITH THE GROWTH OF ALL 

CITY UTILITIES. THE CONTROL SHOULD COt’tE POSSIBLY FROM ZONING. 

4. YES, BUT ONLY IF THIS ASSISTANCE CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OR 

THE COUNTY. 

5. SEWERS, SANITATION,MASS TRANSIT, THE END TO SPOT ZONING. 

A. OUR ASSOCIATION IS QUITE EFFECTIVE. THE BOUNDARIES ARE DEFINED BY 

A MAP • OUR BOUNDARIES DO NOT OVERLAP. ALL OF THE CORPORATE 

AREA IN OUR SECTION IS INCLUDED. 

B. NO, WE DO NOT BELEIVE THEY ARE REALIZING THEIR TUllE POTENTIAL. OUR 

ASSOCIATION IS UNITED AND THE ?€IERS COOPERATE. WE FEEL THE 

ASSOCIATIONS ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH, AND SHOULD SET THEIR SIGHTS HIGH. 

THE LAKEWOOD ASSOCIATION IS POSITIVE. 

C. THE ASSOCIATION SHOULD BE QUALIFIED TO SPEAK OUT AND WORK FOR LOCAL 

ZONING AND LAND USE. IT SHOULD BE A FRAIi1ORK FOR A MINI-GOVERNMENT 

AS THE PEOPLE IN THE AREA ARE THE ONES MOST EFFECTED BY CITY HALL 

ACTIONS. 

0. THE ASSOCIATIONS COULD SERVE THEIR AREAS AND CITY BETTER BY BEING MORE 

INVOLVED IN CITY AFFAIRS, BY BEING MORE INFORNED. THE CITY COULD 

SERVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS BETTER BY MORE CONSIDERATION OF 

THE AREAS WISHES ON ISSUES BROUGHT BEFORE THE CITY. 

YOURS TRULY, 

WILLIAM TODD 

PRESIDENT

23aIama aJ km Dwnz’tic4iiocicztio,z, Linc. 

3, 9(oda 

Se !.PitLt1tW 

Mr. Ernest R. Jacobson, Chairman 

Neighborhood Associations Committee 

of the Goals Committee of the 


%Planning Department 

P. 0. Box 2842 


Dear Mr. Jacobson: 

1416 First Federal Bldg. 


March 214, 1972 

Following your letter of January 20, 1972, Subject: Goals for 

St. Petersburg, we have held our annual membership meeting, 

the program for which was on the subject of your letter. 

Following the presentation made by the Honorable Charles Schuh, 

City Councilman, the meeting was opened for discussions on the 

floor following which a poll was taken of the membership to 

establish their collective opinion as to the priority of goals 

for St. Petersburg. 

The results of the poll have been calculated and are attached 

hereto for your information. 

We trust that they will be of some assistance to you and your 

committee. 

With kindest personal regards, I am, 

truly yours, 

CWB/w Charles W. Burke 

Enc. Vice President 

cc: William R. Gorman

BAHAMA BEACH H0E0WNEPS ASSflCIATIflN PflLI 

(ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MARCH 21, 1972) 

“GOALS FOR ST. PETERsBuRG” 

1ST BErFR CONTROLS ON LAND USE DENsITY AND POPULATION 

2ND WIDENING AND PAvING 6TH ST. So. — 

So. 

OF 30TH AvE. 

3RD IMPROVE POLICE PR0m.çj.joN AND CRIME CoNTRoL 

1ITH IMPROVE GARBAGE, TRASH AND POLLUTION CONTROL 

DEVELOP MASS IRANSPORTATION 

5TH IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS (ExcuoING 6TH ST. So. 

BUT INCLUDING 56TH AvE. So.) 

6TH IMPROVEMENT OF ScHooLs, INCLUDING LESS BUSING OF 

STUDENTS 

7TH KEEP AND IMPROVE REMAINING BEACHES FOR THE PUBLIC 

8TH LEAVE GARBAGE COLLECTION AT THE HousE - 

NOT 

CURBSIDE 

9TH CONTROL OF MACDILL AFB flVERFLIGHT AND POLLUTION 

10TH IMPROVE REPRESENTATIvE GOVERNMENT FOR 85% OF TAXPAYERS 

OTHER GOALS MENTIONED: NEW CITY MANAGER; DOG LEASH LAW; 

NEW “CLEAN” INDUSTRY; IMPROVE CITY FACILITIES/U.S. AND STATE AID; 

LESS ST. PETERSBURG TIMES INFLUENCE; REDUCTION OF FUNDS FOR 

ADvERTIsING; IMPROVE DowNTowN PARKING; REQUIRE CITY MANAGER TO 

REco1MEND TAX SAvINGs; DEVELOPERS TO PAY FOR ROADS/SEWERS, ETC.. 

REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF CITRUS FRuIT; REMOVE ALL BILLBOARDS) 

SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENTS; IMPROVE STREET MARKING/LIGHTS, ETC.; 

PARKS AND PLAYGRouNDs; COMPLETE 1-75; BETTER ROADS TO CLEARWATER.

“Tht Sunihint City 

General Theodore J. Conway, Ret. 

Chairman, Executive Committee 

Goals for St. Petersburg 

City Hall 


Dear General Conway: 


June 29, 1972 

COUNCIL-MANAGER GOVERNMENT 

Public Safety Committee 

We are happy to present the final report of the Public 

Safety Committee of the Goals for St. Petersburg Project. Our 

committee has held approximately 15 meetings, beginning its 

study on October 22 of last year. 

The areas of study constituting the major portion of our 

discussion sessions included the Police and Fire Departments, 

the Courts, and Civil Defense. We would like to express our 

appreciation to our Staff Resource, Mr. Lee McGehee, from the 

City Public Safety Department. He was responsible for arrang 

ing our meetings and bringing to us presentations by persons who 

could be of assistance to our various units of study. We also 

wish to express our appreciation to these people for taking the 

time to give us much pertinent information in their presentations. 

Over the last nine months, our committee has gained a great 

deal of information and inspiration for the work being carried 

out by our Public Safety Department. We feel that more of this 

information should be made known to the citizens of St. Peters 

burg. It is very reasurring to know about the work being con 

ducted for the safety and security of our citizens; unfortunately, 

it too often goes unnoticed. 

The members of the Public Safety Committee greatly hope 

that this report will prove to be of help to our City. On behalf 

of the other members and myself, I wish to thank you for the 

opportunity to serve on the Goals for St. Petersburg Project. 

Sincerely, 

cMIL’ L 

Committee Members Mrs. Helen K. Leslie 

Chairman 

Mrs. Lena Blomstrom 

Mr. William H. Brown 

Mr. Thomas Plessner 

Mr. William Powers 

HXL/s j g

Goals: 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 

GOALS FOR ST. PETERSBURG PROJECT 

FINAL REPORT 

Goals and Recommendations 

I. Make St. Petersburg a City wherein its citizens will 

receive the maximum protection against threats from 

crime, fire, and disaster. 

II. Continue to work toward programs that will provide 

such protections, and encourage the citizen to be 

come aware of his responsibility. 

In order to achieve the above goals, the committee makes the 

following recommendations: 

I. Continuation of Developing Positive Community Attitudes 

The appreciation of the need for the City to 

provide Public Safety services is a necessity for both 

citizen acceptance and their contribution toward 

community improvement. To insure that this positive 

feeling is obtained, Public Safety must continue and 

increase those programs that provide citizens with 

information and education about Public Safety. 

We must: 

* Continue and emphasize community 

relations programs. 

* Continue and develop relevant pro 

grams for our youth. 

* Continue and expand the existing 

drug education programs. 

II. Provide for Sufficient Public Safety Manpower 

One of the most critical needs facing Public 

Safety is sufficient personnel to perform the vital 

responsibilities entrusted to it. Adequate funding 

must be provided to recruit, select, train, and equip 

the manpower required. 

Not only must public safety personnel strength 

be increased, but every effort must be expended to 

insure the most effective utilization of existing 

personnel.

0 

We must: 

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* Increase the Police Cadet Program. 

* Continue to emphasize the Reserve Police 

Program as a major means of active citizen 

participation in Public Safety. 

* Explore areas of better personnel utili 

zation. 

ill. Improve the Physical Plant for Public Safety 

Physical facilities and equipment are a major factor 

in determining effectiveness of Public Safety. It is im 

perative that a proper physical plant be provided to insure 

this ffectiveness, and we urge that priority funds be 

made available. 

We must: 

* Recognize the urgent need for new Public 

Safety facilities. (Buildings and 

equipment for fire and police.) 

* Recognize the need for continued improve 

ment in Public Safety communications 

capability. 

IV. Continue the Innovative Approach to Public Safety Adniinis— 

trati on 

New ideas and methods must be explored to insure that 

the Public Safety services provided are the most relevant 

possible. Since such functions as down time for firemen 

and police complaint—handling take valuable manpower time 

that could be used in more critical areas, we wholeheart 

edly support the innovative programs and any others pre 

viously developed,-and encourage continued development in 

this area. 

V. We urge that top priority be given to the establishment of 

a full—time Civil Defense coordinator for our City. This 

coordinator should act as the City’s liaison to the Pinellas 

County Civil Defense organization.

V 

A 

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

“The Sw.sbine City” CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 

April 21, 1972 

Honorable Herman W. Goidner, Mayor 


P.O. Box 2842 


Re: Senior Citizens Goals Committee 

Dear Mayor Goidner: 

This Committee discovered quite early in its deliberations 

that the situation regarding Senior Citizens has been well 

analyzed in recent years and new programs of analysis such 

as In—Step are currently developing. The situation is in 

constant flux and will be increasingly so during the immediate 

future. 

The conclusion of this Committee is to recommend a department 

within the City Administration to deal specifically with all 

aspects of aging. The attached documents supply the detail 

and related information gleamed from our discussions. 

It has been a privilege and a pleasure for each of us on the 

Committee to have participated in the Goals for St. Petersburg 

Program. We also wish to commend Mr. Jack Puryear and his 

secretary, Lucille Schockow, for their 1007. attendance and 

active participation in our efforts. 

Re . . ly submitted, 

9 

au1 E. Kimberly, Chai 

9an COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 

Lawrence L. Carpenter 

PEK/lps Francis Corbeau 

Attachment Harry Hepner 

Col. Alfred E. McKenney 

Dr. Louis Meeth 

Donald C. Miller 

Samuel Weiss

SENIOR CITIZENS GOALS COI21ITTEE REPORT 

The Senior Citizens Goals Committee was organized 

October 22, 1971, and continued meeting actively through April 21, 

1972. 

Early in our discussion, it was decided that we had to 

know more about what services are presently available to our Senior 

Citizens. It was soon recognized that an unknown number of organ 

izations of the Federal, State, County, and City governments as well 

as private groups are now rendering assistance to the elderly. 

Accordingly, the Committee visited offices of some of the outstanding 

organizations: Mirror Lake Adult Center, Senior Citizens Center Club, 

and Bartlett Adult Center. Officials of these and other organizations 

were invited to speak at selected committee meetings. 

As our investigations and discussions continued, it became 

obvious that in the field of adult education, St. Petersburg probably 

leads the nation; however, as most of these programs are under the 

supervision of the School Board of Pinellas County, its operations 

should be watched closely to determine if the City can improve or ex 

pand the educational opportunities for its senior citizens. 

In regard to health care for the aging, the Committee 

believes there may be some form of a National Health Plan, but the 

City should be certain that adequate facilities and staffing are avail 

able, e.g. hospitals, nursing homes, etc. 

It is the consensus of this Committee that St. Petersburg is 

in an enviable position with regard to what is presently being done for 

its elderly citizens. However, in order to maintain this level and 

expand these services, we are proposing the following for your consider— 

at ion: 

I. OFFICE ON AGING: 

A. Responsibilities 

B. Citizens Advisory Committee 

C. Talent Bank 

II. COMMUNITY PLANNING COUNCIL 

III.DECEWrRALIZATION OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES 

IV. ATTACHMENT OF AGENCIES SERVING THE SUBJECT AREAS OF THE WHITE 

HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING. 

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SENIOR CITIZENS GOALS COMMITTEE REPORT 

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I. OFFICE ON AGING 

Recognizing the fact that St. Petersburg is unique in its 

large percentage of Senior Citizens to its total population 

(357.), we recommend that an “Office on Aging” be established 

as provided for in Section 10 of the City Charter. We recom 

mend further that this be a new and independent department 

accountable only to the City Manager and to the City Council. 

This “Office” shall serve as a liaison between the City govern 

ment and the numerous organizations concerned with the welfare of 

the senior citizens. In this capacity it shall develop and main 

tain an active public relations program, publicizing all phases 

of public and private activities available to senior citizens. 

This “Office” shall also keep abreast of plans and goals as they 

develop on the national, state, and county level, to determine 

what funds or aids are available from these sources. 

This “Office” shall act for the City government and the people of 

St. Petersburg by developing plans and action programs to assure 

that senior citizens’ activities, both public and private, are 

planned and coordinated to meet current and future needs of all 

senior citizens. 

An “Office on Aging” shall be organized as an arm of the City govern 

ment. 

A. RESPONSIBILITIE: 

a. Knowledge of current programs, plans, and organizations 

relating to senior citizens. 

1. White House Conference on Aging 

2. State Bureau of Aging 

3. Federal, State, County, and City Programs (public and 

4. Maintain a Directory of current organizations. 

b. Knowledge of funding programs (public and private) 

1. Programs included in A. above. 

private) 

2. Maintain close contact with fund sources available to 

all City activities, particularly federal, state, and 

county funds. 

3. Coordinate federal, state, county, city and private 

support for agencies warranting assistance in funds. 

c. Evaluate programs 

1. Establish a plan for evaluating programs in A. above in 

order to give more efficient service by considering 

such factors as listed below: 

a. Overlapping activities and services. 

b. Available funding not being utilized. 

c. Determine where new programs should be instituted.


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1. OFFICE ON AGING CONT. 

A. RESPONSIBILITIES CONT. 

d. Long range planning. 

1. Act as an agency to study long range needs of senior 

citizens; establish a plan for meeting needs, work 

with related public and private agencies in long range 

planning to meet these needs; recommend priorities. 

e. Plan and act in the interest of all senior citizens, including: 

1. The poor, ill, disadvantaged, and isolated 

2. Those with professional backgrounds, and those with know 

ledge and/or special skills that can be useful in the 

many areas of senior activities. 

3. Coordinate the recruitment of volunteers for services 

where needed. 

f. Act as a Public Relations and Information Center. 

g. Develop and maintain an active Public Relations Program 

publicizing all phases of public and private activities avail 

able to senior citizens. 

B. CITIZENS ADVISORY CONMITTEE 

A Citizens Advisory Committee should be established and appointed 

by the Mayor. 

This Committee should consist of nine (9) members, at least three 

(3) of whom shall not be members of, or employees of, organiza 

tions or groups dealing with the elderly. 

The Committee shall consist of non—paid volunteers, shall elect 

its own chairman, and shall make itself available to the “Office 

on Aging”, upon request therefrom or as need indicates from 

committee meetings. 

This Committee shall meet at least monthly. 

The person in charge of the “Office on Aging” shall keep the 

Committee informed of problems presented to his office. He 

shall attend all Committee meetings and shall provide clerical 

help to the Committee as required. 

The mission of the Committee shall be to advise and assist the 

“Office on Aging 

C. LENT BANK 

1’ by every means available. 

The idea of developing a file of 200—300 names of the alert, 

agile, well—to—do senior citizens who would be willing to serve 

the Mayor and/or City Council in a volunteer capacity for brief 

periods on specific projects was discussed on many occasions.


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I. CE ON AGING CONT. 

C. TALENT BANK CONT 

The Committee developed a questionnaire (Attachment #1) for 

use in developing such a file. However, they believed that 

the disappointment, if not used, might do more harm than good. 

Therefore, the Committee recommends that: 

1. A semi—permanent volunteer committee of three to five 

members be given the responsibility of a Talent Bank 

on file with, but not necessarily a responsibility of 

the “Office on Aging”. 

2. A list of jobs or needs, both actual and anticipated, be 

prepared and continuously updated by the Committee in 

conference with the Mayor and/or others who might use the 

Talent Bank. 

3. The jobs or needs may then be presented by the Committee 

to the selected groups most likely to contain the type 

of volunteers required and thus reconcile the need and 

the opportunity to serve. 

II. COMMUNITY PLANNING COUNCIL 

The Goals for St. Petersburg effort has proved to be an excel1ent 

vehicle for the imput of ideas to City government and for the dis 

semination of ideas about government to concerned and interested 

citizens. 

Therefore, the Senior Citizens Committee recommends the conversion 

of the present steering committee and its sub—committees into a 

permanent on—going mechanism to serve as an arm of City government. 

It should continue to be a volunteer advisory group reorganized as 

needed to meet the constantly changing problems of our rapidly 

growing community. 

III.DECENTRALIZATION OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES 

In early committee discussions, the neighborhood concept played a 

role. Recently, the idea has been publicized in media stories 

relative to medical services, transportation, and density planning. 

It seems plausible that a central point in the various neighbor 

hoods of our community such as shopping centers, high schools, and 

recreation parks be made available on a full or part time basis for 

senior and services. 

Such a center should include informational services, medical first 

aid, and shopping facilities as well as educational opportunity, 

and recreational facilities not necessarily limited to senior citizens.


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III.pcENTRALIZATION OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES CONT. 

Various combinations could be developed with the information 

facet in all centers and of primary importance. 

Transportation plays a key role. Flexible, responsive mini 

bus type from the neighborhood to the center. Larger, 

fixed schedule, fixed route vehicles connecting the centers 

instead of, or in addition to, the downtown area would make 

the facilities of all centers interchangeably available thus 

permitting specialized facilities in certain areas. 

Such neighborhood centers could, through cooperation between 

government and the various service agencies, serve as the co 

ordinating mechanism for all services of a personal nature to 

the individual and/or the family unit. 

IV. ATTACHMENT OF SERVICE AGENCIES 

The White House Conference on Aging listed nine (9) subject 

areas to be developed by task forces and which were discussed 

by community, regional, and state groups before being presented 

to the Conference. The subject areas are: 

HEALTH HOUSING RETIREMENT ROLES 

TRANSPORTATION INCOME SPIRITUAL WELL—BEING 

EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION NUTRITION 

The following pages (Attachment #2) are the agencies, organiza 

tions, and governments serving these subject areas in our 

community. Some are listed in several subject areas because of 

the scope and nature of their services. Also many serve all 

age levels. 

The function of many of these agencies is severely restricted 

by insufficient funds and/or personnel. 

The long list of cooperating agencies emphasizes the need for our 

primary goal—an Office on Aging. 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

THE SENIOR CITIZENS COALS COMMITTEE: 

Lawrence L. Carpenter 

Francis Corbeau 

Harry Hepner 

Dr. Paul E. Kimberly, Chairman 

Col. Alfred E. McKenney 

Dr. Louis Meeth 

Donald C. Miller, Vice Chairman 

Jack Puryear, Staff Resource 

Samuel Weiss 

Lucille Schockow, Secretary 

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ATZACHMENT #1 

As Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg, there are many times and occasions 

when I need active, interested citizens to represent me at various functions, 

and to report back to me on the activities that have taken place in a concise 

and accurate manner. To accomplish this, and to assist me in my task of represent 

ing all of the citizens of St. Petersburg, I am calling for a corps of volunteers 

as the City’s “Talent Bank”. If you have expertise in any area of City Govern 

ment and would like to volunteer your time for occasional assignments from my 

office, please fill out the form appearing below. 

Name (Print)_ 

St. Petersburg Address 

Permanent Address (If not St. Petersbura) 

Sincerely, 

No. Street Zip 

Date of Birth_ Place of Birth 

GENERAL AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 

) Manufacturing 

Currently Employed: ( ) No 

( ) Retired 

tflTTf’ A’PTflM. 

First 

Phn,, 

State or Country City 

( ) Yes ( ) Full Time ( ) Part Time 

Date of Retirement_______________________________ 

PREVIOUS (OR PRESENT) EMPLOYMENT. If Manufacturing, state product; if 

wholesale/retail, state goods sold; if service, state what. 

A. Company. Jength of Service 

City & State___________ 

Describe your position 

itind of Business 

B. Civic Activities: Give brief resume, place, and position. 

CHECK AREAS OF (X) MANALENENT EXPERTISE: OR 

( ) Administration 

( ) Consumer Protection 

( ) Environmental Control 

) Federal Grants 

) Finance 

( ) Housing and Code Enforcement 

) Library 

( ) Parks and Recreation 

( ) Personnel 

Herman W. Goldner, Mayor 

Middle Last 

( ) Retail ( ) Wholesale ( ) Service ( ) Other 

(0) SPECIAL FIELD OF INTEREST: 

( ) Planning and Zoning 

) Public Safety 

( ) Public Safety 

) Public Transit System 

Public Works (Water, Sewer 

Paving, Drainage) 

( ) Sanitation 

( ) Traffic and Transportation 

( ) Teacher 

( ) Other 

NOTE: Describe any other skills or special interests of significance that you may 

have. Add coimuents if you wish on the back of this sheet.

AGENCY 

HEALTH 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Alpha House 

Adult Mental Health Clinic 

Arthritis Foundation 

Bureau of Blind Services 

Boley Manor 

Community Center for the Blind, Inc. 

Consumer Affairs 

Division of Family Services 

Dental Hygienist Dept. of 

St. Petersburg Jr. College 

Doctors’ 45. Nurses’ Official Registry 

Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center 

“Call for Help” 

Emergency Mental Health Service 

Free Clinic 

Family and Children’s Services, Inc. 

Fire & Police, St. Petersburg 

Florida Highway Patrol 

Federation of Mobile Home Owners of 

Florida 

Gulfcoast TB and Respiratory 

Disease Association 

Medic Alert Foundation International 

Medicare—Social Security Administration 

New Voice Club (Am. Cancer Society) 

NRTA—AARP 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 

Operation Potts 

Pinellas County Dept. of Social 

Services 

Pinellas County Health Dept. 

Pinellas County Dental Association 

Pinellas County Sheriffs? Dept. 

Poison Control Center 

Pinellas County Medical Soc. Inc. 

Pinellas County Diabetic Lay Chapter 

Pinellas County Extension, Home 

Economics 

Salvation Army 

St. Mary’s Center (Star) 

Speech and Hearing Clinic, Inc. 

Suicide Prevention 

Suncoast Heart Association 

Senior Citizens Guidance and 

Referral Center 

Veterans Administration Regional 

Office — Out Patient Clinic 

ATTACHMENT NO. 2. 

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TRANSPORTATION 

Cabs, City Buses, Crosscountry 

Buses, Airplanes, Charter Airplanes 

and Trains 

FISH 

Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. 

Red Cross 

Senior Citizens Guidance and 

Referral Service 

EMPLOYMENT 

Experience Unlimited, Inc. 

Florida State Employment Service 

and Unemployment Compensation 

Goodwill Industries, Inc. 

Little Harlem Council 

Mirror Lake Adult Center 

National Retired Teachers Assn. 

Senior Citizens’ Services, Inc. 

HOUSING 

Clearwater 

Housing Authority of Dunedin 

Housing Authority of St. Petersburg 

Jordan Park Housing Project 

Graham Park Project 

Laurel Housing Project 

Masonic Home (Fraternal) 


Odd Fellows & Rebekah Home 

(Fraternal) 

Pinellas County Housing Authority 

Senior Citizens Service, Inc. 

St. Joseph Manor 

All the Nursing Homes of the 

Greater St. Petersburg area 

Young Men’s Christian Association 

Haven House of Clearwater, Inc.

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COME 

American National Red Cross 

Catholic Social Services, Inc. 

Div. of Family Services 

Pinellas County Dept. of Social Services 


Resale for the Retarded 

Social Security Administration 

Veterans Administration Regional 

Office and Center 

Cooperating Churches 

(They work with 800 

EDUCATLON 

American Association of Retired Persons 

American National Red Cross 

Arts and Crafts Centers 

Answer Desk, Times & Independent 

Better Business Bureau 

Chamber of Commerce 

City Center of Learning 

Florida Power Corp., Home Service Dept. 

Internal Revenue Service 

In Action Column 


Lawyer Referral Service 

Legal Aid, Clearwater Bar Assn. 

Legal Aid Society 

Public Libraries 

Mirror Lake Branch 

Johnson Branch 

Tyrone Branch 

Recreation Parks and Centers: 

Arts and Crafts Center 

Azalea Community Center 

Bartlett Park Adult Center 

Community Center for the Blind 

Fossil Park Community Center 

Gladden Pk. Community Center 

Salvation Army Center 

Young Men’s Christian Association 

Young Women’s Christian Association 

State Insurance Commissioner,Fla. 

RETIREMENT ROLES 

of St. Petersburg 

churches) 

American Assn. of Retired Persons 

Bartlett Adult Center 


Nati. Retired Teachers Assn. 

Neighborly Center, Inc. 

Senior Citizens’ Center Club 

SPIRITUAL AIDS 

Cooperating Churches of Greater 

St. Petersburg (They work with 

800 churches) 

NUTRITION 

Consumer Affairs, Pinellas County 

Extension—Home Economics 

Haven House of Clearwater, Inc. 

Neighborly Center, Inc. 

Operation Potts 


Pinellas County Dept. of Social 

Services

“The Sunshine city” 

General Theodore J. Conway, Ret. 

Chairman of the Executive Committee 

Goals for St. Petersburg 

Dear General Conway: 


June 1, 1972 

COUNCIL MANAGER GOVERNMENT 

The Transportation Committee of the Goals for St. Petersburg Project has 

met twenty—two times from mid—September 1971 to April 21, 1972. 

A portion of the time between meetings was spent by individual members doing 

research and preparing summaries of transit and transportation difficulties in 

other cities of the country. All available information about Tampa Bay regional 

and local transportation programs was reviewed. Extensive use was made of the 

city and county staff to obtain specific data on local problems and issues. 

Two members of the Committee attended all meetings of the Mid—Pinellas County 

Transit Authority during this period. About mid—way in our deliberations, the 

Committee compiled a list of questions concerning the local transportation 

situations. These questions provided perspective for our discussions, and they 

are submitted for possible use by the Executive Committee. Further details con 

cerning bibliography and other research data used is available from the Committee. 

In both our interim and final report we have refrained from making detailed 

step—by—step suggestions for an improved transportation system. Rather, we have 

offered a comprehensive statement of what appears to be needed. Hopefully, 

the elected officials, administrators, business and professional people, and 

all our citizens will embrace this approach and work constructively together on 

it in the public interest. 

We enjoyed our work and are honored by your selection to serve the community. 

Two of our members, Mrs. Marilyn Duggar and Mr. Bernard Guillaunie, were 

drafted early for service with the Pinellas County Charter Commission and were 

unable to continue meeting with us. Transit Director Mr. Ken Schreiber was 

100% in attendance at our meetings and most helpful to us in our deliberations. 

Respectfully submitted, 

9YR44u&L 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: James V. Reardon, Chairman 

George Bradley 

Edwin Brown 

Emile Groschen 

Chester Guth 

George Spero 

Thomas Scott 

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