PARAB Minutes 10/30/2014 S Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board
(Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Informational Meeting)
Minutes
October 30, 2014
October 30, 2014
MINUTES OF THE BIG CORKSCREW ISLAND REGIONAL
PARK INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING
Naples, Florida, October 30, 2014
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Parks and Recreation
in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 6:30 P.M. at Max Hasse Community Park, 3390 Golden
Gate Boulevard West, Naples, Florida.
PRESENTATION BY: Barry Williams, Director Parks and Recreation
Steve Carnell, Public Services Administrator
GUEST SPEAKERS: Tim Hancock, AICP — Stantec Senior Planner
ALSO PRESENT: Amanda Townsend, Director - Operations Support
Ilonka Washburn, Manager Park Operations
Peg Ruby, Marketing Specialist
Margaret Bishop, Facilities Management
Reed K. Jarvi, P.E. — Transportation Planning Manager
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October 30, 2014
Tim Hancock, AICP— Stantec welcomed everyone and introduced himself, Steve
Camel!, Public Services Administrator and Barry Williams, Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Steve Carnell explained the County was currently working off the 2006 Master Plan and
updating the design. He noted an informational meeting was held on September 30 at the
IFAS Extension facility and will provide voting results on proposed projects.
It was noted Commissioner Tim Nance could not make the informational meeting. He
was represented by his assistant, Mr. James Flanagan.
Steve Carnell explained the voting process used at the September 30 Informational
Meeting. Staff plan to give a Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (BCIRP) presentation
on findings to the Board of County Commissioners on December 9.
Tim Hancock gave a slide presentation on the Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Overview and Public Involvement Results. He reviewed the park location and layout
and the 2006 Design Plan. County acquired additional land since 2006.
He stated Mr. Budzke's proposed partnership plan for the Multi Sports Complex. It was
noted it was a not for profit organization. The organization would build, staff and
maintain the Sports Complex. The funds for the Multi Sports Complex required would
not come out of the County budget, allowing funds to be utilized to construction on the
remaining park acreage. He gave examples of working County partnerships.
He reported the total votes and total weighted score results from the workshop held on
September 30, 2014:
Top Four and costs
Community Center- $300 SF (5,000 SF = $1.5M) (9,000 SF = $2.7M)
Interactive Water Feature - $500,000 plus
Walking/Jogging Path - $31 LF— 1 mile and 12 feet wide = $164,000
Soccer/Multi Use Field - $750,000 each
Outliers
Multi Sports Complex
Dog Park
18-Hole Disc Golf
Steve Carnell spoke on the process and general guidelines. The County will continue to
build off the 2006 Master Plan, continue to evaluate and encourage Public involvement
with stakeholders meetings.
Discussion was made on voting outcome and possible reasoning behind the results.
Many suggestions and concerns were voiced. Trade-offs and constructing the park in
phases were discussed.
Public was encouraged to provide ideas and comments.
Public questioned if Mr. Budzke would consider adding a pool to the complex for the
Community, A suggestion was made to build the sports complex when the additional
acreage is developed.
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October 30, 2014
Amanda Townsend gave instructions on using the www.bcirp.ideascale.com website.
A website created to accept dialog regarding Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. The
website will be monitored by Ms. Townsend. She asked everyone who uses the website,
to make suggestions, comments and feedback, to be civil or comments will be removed.
Website instructions were made available as handouts were distributed at the exit door.
Staff received comments and suggestions regarding the date the BCIRP Presentation will
be made to the Board of County Commissioners. Staff will take comments and
suggestions into consideration.
Barry Williams invited the participants to attend the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board (PARAB) meeting scheduled for November 19 at NCRP at 2:00 PM when the
BCIRP will be presented to the Advisory Board.
The Public Meeting ended at 8:10 P.M
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