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02/18/1983 Minutes Naples, Florida , February 1R, 1983 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Parks & Recreation .".. Advisory Board met at 9: 10 A.M. in Building "F" of the Courthouse Complex, East Naples, Florida, on this date with the following members present : CHAIRMAN: Vince Murphy Anne Goodnight Glenn Tucker Hank Caballero (Absent) Dan Monaco (Absent) ALSO PRESENT: Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerk ; Rollie Rice , Parks & Recreation Director ; Donald Norton, Public Services Administrator; Chris Holley, Administrative Assistant . AGENDA I. Call to Order (:) II. Introduction of New Member - Mr . E. Glenn Tucker III. Approval of Minutes IV. Addenda V. Old Business A. Reports from various sub-committees Vi. New Business A. Discussion of basic and specialized facilities VII. Discussion of Addenda VIII. Adjournment INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER - MR. E. GLENN TUCKER Chairman Murphy introduced and welcomed Mr . E. Glenn Tucker as the new member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board representing District fl. He noted that he is active in various civic activities and is an attorney in Naples. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 1 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 19, 1983 It was noted that Dan Monaco was at the meeting of December 20, 1982, but his presence was not reflected in the minutes of that meeting. Mr. Don Norton noted that on the fourth to the last page of the December 20, 1982, minutes, Chris Holley was explaining the funding procedure regarding the $R million bond issue and indicated that the money could not be spent, to which Mr. Norton corrected Mr. Holley's statement by clarifying tating that the bond money is there and available which was not indicated in said minutes. By consensus the minutes of December 20, 1982, were approved as amended with Mr. Norton's statement to be included . By consensus the minutes of January 21, 1983, were approved as presented . REPORTS FROM VARIOUS SUB-COMMITTEES Mr. Jim Richardson , member of the East Naples Community Park Sub-Committee stated that surveys had been issued to schools and civic groups, adding that over 1000 surveys had been returned and the number one choice for a specializied facility is a swimming pool with the number four choice being a community center . He noted that the retired people want a community center , shuffleboards and picnic tables, while the younger people want a swimming pool . He noted that both a swimming pool and a community center would be expensive, adding that there is a need for a swimming pool in one park at least. He noted that a swimming pool could be self-supporting with the help of the school system and the rpeople that are willing to use the facility. He stated that there could be competitive type programs run by the County, Page 2 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 18, 1983 noting that he intends to write a letter to the Board indicating that a swimming pool is the number one choice but it is not included in the basic community park. He said that the second choice for East Naples was a softball and baseball field , one of each. He indicated that a meeting has been set for Monday, February 28 , 1983, in Lely, adding that he has a good idea of what the basic park should include and look like , which will be the project for that meeting . A resident of Naples Estates, representing the senior citizens, stated that they would like a cultural center for fine arts, music , and dance. He indicated that there are a number of senior citizens that never received a survey to fill out, adding that they all want a cultural center. He it noted that the younger people would attend a cultural center as well as the senior citizens, but the senior citizens would have very little use for a swimming pool . He stated that a swimming pool for each park is not included in the 8R million bond issue and , therefore , only one big pool for the County could be built. He concluded by stating that he is asking that a cultural center be considered in one of the parks that is located in the center of Collier County. Mr . Jim Richardson indicated that in the East Naples area a community centr was included , but not a swimming pool even though it was the number one choice, adding that there is a need for a community center and it is not as expensive as a swimming pool . He noted that a community center does not have to be fancy and cost a lot of money as long as it is functional and realistic. He stated that there is a need for Page 1 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 18, 1483 a swimming pool , but it is also the number one choice in Golden Cate and Immokalee and there is a definite need for one there. F'e stated that he hopes that a swimming pool could be constructed in a central location to serve everyone . • Mr. Glenn Tucker indicated that there are plans at the present time for a cultural center to be built in Fast Naples that will serve Collier County which is being donated by Mr . Duvekot. He indicated that it will be built in the future and will be a fine cultural center , adding that he hopes that the Park sites would not lean toward any type of cultural center as it would only be a duplication of what is proposed . He noted the Chamber feels confident about raising S55,000 in order to appeal to the State of Florida for funding of an educational program for this cultural center . Ms. Anne Goodnight, representing the Immokalee sub-committee, stated that she has received over 600 surveys, but there are still over 1000 surveys not accounted for, noting that the number one choice for every survey for Immokalee is a swimming pool . Mr. Murphy indicated , in the absence of Hank Caballero , the Golden Gate district also is requesting a swimming pool as their number one choice . Ms. Joanne Sampson, representing the Women's Tennis Association, stated that there has been a lot of discussion regarding swimming pools and other facilities, but nothing has been decided on tennis courts. She also noted that she did not receive any type of questionnaire . Mr . Murphy indicated that Ms. Sampson could be assured Page 4 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 18, 1983 that there would he tennis courts in every park as well as each park having the basic park facilities. He stated that a lot of people evidently did not receive questionnaires noting that there was an article in the newspaper about them. He stated that there was no money available for this survey, adding that it was done through schools, churches, and people willing to help at their own expense. He concluded by stating that it was not a 1.00% survey, but simply a way of receiving ideas from people of the community through assistance from those that were willing to help without incurring any expenses . There was general discussion regarding the review • selection committee, with Mr. Norton indicating that the committee would be made up of the Public Works Administrator , the Community Development Administrator, the Public Services Administrator , a member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, the Parks & Recreation Director, and a member of the general public that is familiar with planning of parks. He noted that the purpose of the committee is to review the proposals from architectural/engineering firms in order to eliminate the firms that the committee feels are not qualified to take on such a project. He stated that there will be three top firms selected and these firms will bid on the project , adding that the Board of County Commissioners will then select one of the three top firms which meet the needs and they in turn will be awarded the bid. Mr. Lyle Richardson stated that this method of selecting an architectural/engineering firm is used throughout the Page 5 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 18, 19P3 • State of Florida. He noted that after all proposals have "° been received and eliminated to only three , they are then presented to the Board of County Commissioners with the three firms ranked #l, #2, and !3. He noted that when one of the three is selected , they are normally ired as the consulting • engineers, not to build the parks but to recommend what should be put in them and what it is going to cost. He noted that at that point, bids on the construction of the parks are • obtained based on the consulting engineers recommendation. He reported that during the process the consulting engineers will keep the committee informed as to how long each process will take as well as the cost. He noted that the consulting engineers also inform the Board of County Commissioners at public hearings the progress as well as the cost, adding that the Board of County Commissioners authorizes only so much money at one given time. Mr . Rice indicated that the solicitations will be advertised early next week in the local newspapers and the engineers journal , noting that anyone interested can send in their qualifications. He said that the process will take approximately 60 days before the Board of County Commission- ers make their final decision which will allow time for all the park sites to be identified . There was general discussion regarding the member from the general public that should be on the review committee. Mr . Norton indicated that if anyone knows of a person that is qualified in designing and planning parks to contact him so that he can present a recommendation to the Board of County Page PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 18, 1983 Commissioners. Mr . Tucker indicated that the Marco Island sub-committee met on January 31, 1983, and plan to contact the President of Deltona in order to establish a time when the park site will start to be developed , adding that Deltona is committed to help with minimal facilities like the grading and landscap- ing . He noted that Marco Island is interested in a community center . Mr . Rice indicated that the land on Marco Island consists of 29 acres with 10 acres being a lake, adding that he is trying to design the lake. He stated that Deltona is obligated to build bicycle paths, natural trails, picnic benches, 40 parking spaces, shuffleboard courts, landscaping and a bailfield. He stated that in lieu of the ballfield , there would probably be another facility of some type. He noted that the land is supposed to be deeded and turned over to the County in 1985 but the County is trying to get the date moved up. DISCUSSION OF BASIC AND SPECIALIZED FACILITIES Mr. Murphy indicated that due to the absence of the North Naples member and the Golden Gate member , that the item on specialized facilities will be deferred until the next meeting . He noted that there is a need for a tennis concept, a shuffleboard concept and a swimming pool concept. Mr . Rice indicated that his Staff is doing a survey on swimming pools regarding cost factor , maintenance programs, revenues, involvement of school systems, payback from outside organizations, recreation and competitive purposes, etc. He Page 7 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD February 18, 1983 noted that when the report is finalized and typed he would send each member a copy prior to the next meeting. Be stated that there would also be a survey on community centers and every aspect of the park. He indicated that his staff is thoroughly researching every area of a park. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board , the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 10: 15 A.M. Vince Murphy, Chairman lk, 411) Pit.