PARAB Minutes 05/19/1994 Joint Meeting - City of Naples Parks SZ Recreation
Advisory Board
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Minutes
May 19 , 1994
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City Council Chamber
735 Eighth Street South
Naples, Florida 33940
Joint City/County Meeting - May 19, 1994 - 9:00 a.m.
Chairman Rice called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
Present: David Rice
Chairman
George Dondanville
Bruce Green
Jill Stephen
Absent: Robert Rier
Phil DePasquale
Also Present: Mark Thornton, Director Community Services
David Lykins, Superintendent Recreation/Enterprises
Michael Leslie, Supervisor Fleischmann Park
Steve Brinkman, Collier County Parks & Recreation Director
Max A. Hasse, Jr., Collier County Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Joe Zaks, Collier County Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Darlene Koontz, Collier County Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Gil Mueller, Collier County Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Jacquie Minnis, Secretary, Collier County Parks & Recreation
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ITEM 2
DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL ATHLETIC IMPACTS
Mark Thornton reported on the situation that the City has been experiencing with participation
rates and the pressures that it has on our athletic facilities. He pointed out that in the 1970's,
documentation showed that participation was around 80% for non-City residents and 20% for
City residents for most of our athletic programs. The City only has five athletic facilities and
as the population grows in Collier County, it puts more pressure on the City facilities. Over
head #1 and #2 were reviewed. Concern was expressed if money should be invested in the
future when participation rates are like the way they are.
Chairman Rice questioned if there are any plans in the works for a regional sports park on the
County level to help relieve some of the pressures. Steve Brinkman pointed out that they
have been looking for a site for a regional complex for about two years. Discussion held
relative to sites for possible county regional facility complex with easy access.
Board Member Green stated the County must acquire a large track of land for a regional
athletic facility somewhere in the neighborhood of 640 acres. He pointed out that he
suggested this to the County several years ago and now, due to the rapid growth in the
County, it is imperative the County buy this property as soon as possible, before it is too late.
Steve Brinkman distributed a Growth Management Plan Study. He commented that they have
a surplus of regional park land. Because of this, they cannot purchase land for a regional
park facility. The surplus is due to claiming state and federal land as regional park land.
ITEM 3
DISCUSSION OF BEACH PARKING ISSUES AND CREATION OF A BEACH
AND PARKS RECREATION DISTRICT
Mr. Zaks distributed the Greater Boca Raton Beach Tax District Chairman's Report.
Discussion was held relative to future consideration and interest to the creation of a beach and
parks district and where revenue should come from. Mr. Zaks will compile information and
send to Steve Brinkman.
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DePasquale A
MOTION: Mr. Zaks made a motion to Dondanville S Y
RECOMMEND another Joint Green Y
City/County Meeting be scheduled and Rier A
invite Mr. Langeford of Boca Raton. Stephen Y
Ch. Rice Y
M=Motton,S+Second,A=Absent
Y=Yes,N=No
Mark Thornton informed the Advisory Board that the Finance Department proposed three
options of trying to enterprise the Pier: (1) Take $100,000 contribution from Utility Tax,
which is the C.I.P. funding source; (2) To combine the Pier and Lowdermilk concession
revenues and beach parking, which has some revenue from County & most revenue from the
meters and tickets into a beach enterprise fund; (3) To combine all waterfront funds (Dock,
Landing, Pier, Beach Parking and Lowdermilk Park). This is the recommended choice by
staff.
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ITEM 4
DISCUSSION OF FUTURE MEETINGS OR JOINT BOARD TRAINING
Discussion held regarding how often the two boards want to meet.
MOTION: Mr. Hasse made a motion to
APPROVE Joint City/County DePasquale A
Meetings on a quarterly basis. Dondanville Y
Green S Y
Rier A
Stephen Y
Ch. Rice Y
M=Motion,S+Second,A=Absent
Y=Yes,N=No
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ITEM 5
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION
Mr. Zaks suggested that the monthly Advisory Board agenda be faxed to Steve Brinkman and
they will do the same.
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ITEM 6
ADJOURN: 10:20 A.M.
David Rice
Chairman
Mark Thornton
Community Services Director
Diane Fusco
Administrative Assistant II
(Transcribed from Tapes)
These minutes of the Joint City/County Board were approved on
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