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PARAB Minutes 01/26/1994 R Parks 8z Recreation Advisory Board ( PARAB ) Minutes January 26 , 1994 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK Naples, Florida January 26, 1994 PRESENT: Mr. Timothy Blackford, Chairman Ms. Darlene Koontz Mr. Joseph Zaks Mr. Vin DePasquale ABSENT: MS. Geneva Till ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Steve Brinkman, Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent Mr. Bruce Pray, Immokalee Mr. Gil Mueller, Marco Island Mr. Max A. Hasse, Jr. Mr. William Homeier Mr. Ty Agoston Ms. Barbara Johnson, Secretary I. Call to Order - 2:10 pm by Mr. Tim Blackford, Chairman II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag III. Minutes of December 15, 1993 meeting approved. Motion by Mr. Zaks, seconded by Ms. Koontz. IV. Requests for Discussion - Specific Update Items. V. New Business/Presentations A. Interviews of Applicants for Vacant Positions Max A. Hasse and Tibor Agoston gave brief presentations of their interest in PARAB and qualifications. William Homeier deferred to support Max Hasse; the fourth applicant, Steven Klee, not present at this time. Gil Mueller was the sole applicant from the Marco District and Bruce Pray was the one applicant from the Immokalee area. Voting for the new member was post- poned until later in the meeting to allow Mr. Klee time to arrive. B. Designate Tony Rosbough as a Community Park - Installation of a new lighting system and resodding the outfield will take place at Tony Rosbough before the Little League season begins. -1- If this site is classified as a community park, impact fees may be used for any future expansion. i.e. tearing down and relocting the restrooms, redesigning the field, additional parking. A Master Plan is now being designed for this park, which will determine the additional funds needed; there is $100,000 available that could be used for the first phase of this development. The existing restrooms will be used for this season. There are three classifications of parks - regional, community and neighborhood. A regional park is larger in size and serves a larger area than a community park, whereas neighborhood parks are in neighborhood areas and more passive in nature with no lighted ballfields, etc. If not designated as a regional or community park, funding would come from the annual budget. Those dollars are tight. If designated a community park, the site is eligible for impact fees as well as capital funds. The Tony Rosbough site is 6 1/2 acres, with no other land nearby for expansion. The work that is going to be done is going to use all the available impact fees. A meeting planned within 30/60 days will determine the cost of future improvements, estimated to be at least $300,000 - likely 400,000. Two year or multiple year funding may be necessary for that development. The pool/rec center is utilizing regional impact fees. When Gulf Coast Little League site, Vineyards, and Pelican.Bay parks come on line, it will be necessry to designate them as community parks also. MOTION by Mr. Zaks - designate Tony Rosbough Park a community public park. Seconded by Vin DePasquale. Motioned passed 4 to 0. C. Wave Runner/Jet Ski Rental Policy This is a Parks and Recreation operational policy to exclude the rental of jet skis and wave runners on County owned beaches for safety reasons and the protection of natural resources. The current ordinance (89-11) regulates the use of these vessels - have to operate 500 feet off the beach and cannot be launched from a County beach. Motion by Mr. Zaks to support the passing of this policy, A-026, as presented. Seconded by Mr. DePasquale, passed 4 to 0. D. Fresh Water Canal Boating Policy The BCC has directed staff to establish a policy for boats using the canals if a boat ramp is built on the Golden Gate canal system. Because of deed restrictions on the lots, it will be difficult to obtain a site in the Estates. The canals are designated as drainage easements and each owner will be required to grant permission to construct a boat ramp; building a boat -2- ramp looks doubtful. The BCC has requested a report and a policy for the use of these canals, considering the size of boat and engine. The first version restricts the size of boat and horse power of motors as well as speed. The second version is like Broward County's policy with the restriction on speed only, regardless of the boat or engine. Broward County has an extensive canal system and found when one restricts the size of boat and engine it creates many concerns. Enforcement would be difficult as it would be done by the Sheriff's Department. Ms. Koontz was of the opinion that the idea of a boat ramp should be dropped completely. The consensus was that limiting the size and/or power was not a large enough statement and restriction of speed would be more effective. Motion by Mr. DePasquale that the first paragaraph of the policy would address the issue and be the recommendation of the PARAB. Seconded by Mr. Zaks, passed 4 -0. (This paragarph reads "Recreational activities within the canal system are intended to be passive in nature, primarily designed for shallow draft vessels. A minimum wake zone exists within the entire canal system with a speed limit of 10 mph.") Voting for proposed PARAB member: As Mr. Klee had not arrived at this point, voting for the proposed member of PARAB took place. Mr. Max Hasse was the first choice and Ty Agoston the second choice. The applicants, under the new Ordinance, will serve staggered, four year terms. In order to implement this system, the following was recommended: Proposed members Tim Blackford and Vin DePasquale will serve 4 year terms, Gil Mueller and Max Hasse will serve two year terms, and Bruce Pray will serve a one year term. VI. REPORTS: A. Immokalee Recreation Center/Pool A presentation was held at Immokalee Middle School on January 13, 1994, regarding this new facility. Work should begin in February this year and be completed January 1995. This includes both the recreation center and the pool. Ms. Koontz questioned the feasibility of a pool in Immokalee - being self supporting and able to keep it open. When the project goes to BCC for approval a decision will be made regarding the budget to operate this facility. An option of three, six, nine and twelve months operation will be presented. The Golden Gate pool has not had a full year of operation so it is difficult to determine the percentage of revenue that will be received; the tourist season is also just -3- beginning. The Department would like to see the revenue be 50% of the operation and maintenance costs. The pool is being used by school swim teams but there is no fee involved due to the Agreement we have with the School Board; we do not charge them and they do not charge us for use of facilities. The facility in Immokalee is more complex, a charge could be associated with the racquet ball courts, fitness rooms, etc. The operation and maintenance costs are not budgeted by a special taxing district. The Department is developing a RFP for a concession at the Golden Gate aquatic location. It will be necessary for the concessionaire to provide some sort of portable trailer, building, etc. as this was cut from the original plans. PARAB members wish to view the figures for operating this pool site; the thought projected that it might be feasible to shut down for a few months during the year. Figures and options for the Immokalee pool will be ready for the next PARAB meeting. B. RFP Golden Gate Estates Still in process of negotiation. C. Vineyards Community Public Park Work should commence in February and there will be a ground breaking ceremony. Completion date is January 1995. D. Pelican Bay Community Public Park Construction has begun, the park will be completed sometime this summer. E. Golden Gate Community Center Expansion RFP going out now with a projected Spring 1995 completion. F. New Recreation Supervisor Steve Peffers, former Park Ranger, was introduced. Steve possesses great qualifications, has a great deal of Recreation experience and is also a Q+ team Leader. NEW BUSINESS Exotic removal is currently taking place at the Vanderbilt Beach parking lot site. A suggestion was made to install a free parking sign to make people aware of the parking lot location. The pre-bid has been held for the restroom facility and work should be started within the next 30 days. -4- Clam Pass - The Registry Resort requests use of the County parking lot for special events. As parking fees were abolished, there is no revenue. Geneva Till will be invited to the next meeting and recognition made of her service to the PARAB and Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Brinkman stated that a change in the recreation brochure was being considered with distribution being handled by the newspaper. The real glossy cover would not be used, but the brochure would still be of good quality. A survey is being conducted by the Park Rangers of the beach areas. These surveys will be tabulated by location (Regional Parks) . A survey in the various community parks will also be conducted (Community Parks) . Consideration is being given for Parks and Recreation to use the middle schools athletic fields. The principals at these schools are receptive and the matter will be taken to the School Board. A report may be ready for the next PARAB meeting. The next meeting will be held at Veterans Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road, 2:00 pm. Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Zaks at 4:25 pm. Seconded by Ms. Koontz_. 10365