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05/18/1984 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MAY 18, 1984 AGENDA The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Friday, May 18th at 3:00 P.M. on the 3rd Floor of Building F, (front section of Commissioner's meeting room) at the Collier County Court- house. I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes - April 25, 1984 III. Addenda IV. Old Business A. Update report from Tom Peek B. Update report from Pat Carroll re: North Naples and Immokalee C. Discussion of Marco Park and lights for Winterberry ballfield V. New Business A. Discussion of Golden Gate Park - John Agnelli VI. Discussion of Addenda VII. Adjournment RRR:pc Parks & Rec 5/15/84 Naples, Florida, April 25, 1984 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on this date at 2: 15 P.M. in Building "F" of the Courthouse Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Anne Goodnight Richard Myers Dan Monaco Hank Caballero James Stackpoole ALSO PRESENT: Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerk ; and Rollie Rice, Parks & Recreation Director. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes - March 16, 1984 III. Addenda IV. Old Business A. Update Report from Tom Peek V. New Business A. Discussion of Marco Island Survey VI. Discussion of Addenda VII. Adjournment MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 1984 - APPROVED AS CORRECTED Mr. Monaco moved, seconded by Mr. Myers and carried unanimously, that the minutes of March 16, 1984, be approved with the following corrections: a. That the minutes reflect that Mr . Monaco was not present. b. That Mr . Myers made the motion to adjourn and not Mr. Monaco. c. That Page 5 reflect that Mr . Norton spoke regarding Pelican Bay and not Mr. Monaco. AGENDA - APPROVED Mr. Caballero moved, seconded by Mr. Monaco and carried Page 1 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 unanimously, that the agenda for the meeting be approved. OLD BUSINESS — REPORT FROM TOM PEEK Mr. Peek of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll & Peek, Inc. stated that he is proceeding with the Golden Gate and East Naples Phase I element from the design standpoint. He stated that he is anticipating having a clearing and grading plan completed on both of the sites within two weeks. He noted that the one for the East Naples site will go to the Water Management Advisory Board meeting for review and approval in June and if the Board of County Commissioners will let him go to bid, he should be able to put those two projects out for bid by early July or August. He reported that the BCC had indicated that they would not authorize any expenses until all the parks are purchased and they have a division of money, adding that this particular item needs to occur in order for him to move forward. He noted that this is a critical point as he needs to know what items can be included in the parks for design purposes. He stated that East Naples and Golden Gate were approved a few months ago, adding that he is moving forward with the designs as he knows what items are to be included in those parks. He reported that on Marco Island, he is standing still and has been since it was determined that a new inventory would be made of the Island regarding the wishes of the community. He stated that on the Immokalee site he gave the Chairman the proposals on the Master Plan and needs information back on the Master Plan as well as Phase I items for construction. He reported that on North Naples, until a site is purchased, no work can be done. Page 2 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 Mr. Caballero stated that in reference to the motocross at Golden Gate, he would like to see in writing from the motocross committee that they are interested in the land at the Golden Gate site and will maintain it. He stated that if there is nothing in writing and the plans fall through, it would make a difference in the design plans for the park, adding that, it is necessary to get some type of a commitment from that committee immediately. Mr. Rice indicated that he would take care of this matter . Mr. Monaco questioned the status of the North Naples park site, to which Mr. Rice indicated that the site is adjacent to the sewer treatment plant and is rectangular in shape. Mr. Rice stated that he is trying to deal with Pelican Bay in relations to a piece of property the County owns in Pelican Bay which is 15 acres. He stated that he is trying to negotiate with Pelican Bay in hopes that they will help with the purchase of the North Naples site. He stated that, hopefully, by the middle of June, it will be settled. He stated that the BCC also needs to be approached as far as some type of formula for the division of money before they go on vacation so that things can keep moving . Mr. Peek indicated that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board should send a letter to the BCC indicating that they make a decision on the split of the money so that everything can keep moving in the right direction. Mr. Monaco moved, seconded by Mr. Caballero and carried unanimously, that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board send a letter to the BCC indicating that it is important for them Page 3 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 to reach a decision on the split of the money for the parks as soon as possible so that the first phase construction priority items can be determined and the process can continue to move forward. Mrs. Goodnight indicated to Mr . Peek that on the Immokalee park issue, it will be taken care of within the next few weeks and she would report back to him. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSSION OF THE MARCO ISLAND SURVEY Mr . Jim Stackpoole stated that a poll was taken on Marco Island asking for residents' preferences for facilities to be included in the park site. He noted that The Marco Island Civic Association and the Marco Island Taxpayer's Association formed a joint committee to poll the residents. He indicated that the overall preference was for a community center. He read a letter which was prepared by him with the first paragraph reading , " I herewith submit a letter dated April 2, 1984, from the joint committee of the Marco Island Civic Association and the Marco Island Taxpayers Association setting forth the results of the Marco Island Registered Voters Poll indicating preference for the Marco Island park site facility. In that the community center represents a new direction, I recommend that the consulting firm of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll & Peek, have their representative meet with members of this joint committee to begin design of the desired community center. " He stated that the Island would like to move forward with a community center, adding that he thinks that it is a good idea. Mr. Stackpoole moved, seconded by Mrs. Goodnight and Page 4 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 carried unanimously, that a letter be sent to the BCC indicating that a representative of the firm of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soll & Peek met with the joint committee of the Marco Island Taxpayer's Association and the Marco Island Civic Association to begin design of the desired community center. Mr . Stackpoole stated that the next item is in regards to the offer for the racquetball club, adding that it states, "Having reviewed the proposal of Mr . Chris Blunt to convey the Marco Island Racquet Club to Collier County for the assumption of outstanding debt and having discussed this proposal with the joint committee representatives, Mr. Arvid Johnson and Mr. Ed Clark, it is my recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners accept Mr. Blunt's proposal for acquisition, if in the County staff' s opinion, the facility will be self-sustaining through user fees and the acquisition can be accomplished without use of any portion of Marco Island's share of the Parks and Recreation bond. The mortgage holder, First Bank of Marco Island N/A, should allow Collier County to assume Mr. Blunt's position at no cost since the loan then becomes tax free to the lending institution. " He stated that this has been discussed with the President of First Bank of Marco Island N/A. Mr. Rice indicated that this feasibility study on the Marco Island Racquet Club is going to be presented to the BCC on May 1 , 1984 . Mr. Stackpoole moved, seconded by Mr. Caballero and carried unanimously, that a letter from the Parks & Page 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 Recreation Advisory Board be sent to the BCC requesting that the Marco Island Racquet Club be acquired as long as the feasibility study shows that it is self—sustaining based on user fees and without County funds or Marco Island's portion of the bond. Mr . Stackpoole stated that the final issue is a moral or ethical issue which states , " In the interest of equity, it is requested that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recognize the donation of the Marco Island Park site by recommending that the Collier County Commission adopt a fair share formula for the division of the County Park Bonds. Marco Islanders will pay over 28% of the total park bond and are asking far less in return. I hereby recommend a formula which would total the purchase prices of the other four district parks , divide that total by four arriving at an average park purchase price, then credit Marco Island with an amount equal to the average park purchase price and divide the remainder equally upon the five districts. " He stated that in essence this would give Marco Island 20% of the money. Mrs. Goodnight stated that there has also been 14 acres donated in Immokalee, adding that to a certain extent she can agree with the people of Marco, but she represents the people of Immokalee and they will not agree to this. Mr. Monaco stated that he thinks it should be whether or not there is an equal facility within each park area, not how it is divided. Mr . Caballero stated that the ones that will get hurt Page 6 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 are Golden Gate and East Naples, adding that everything has to be purchased and no one is donating anything to Golden Gate or East Naples. He stated that the parks should be equal in facilities. Mr . Peek stated that the original recommendation to the BCC months ago was that the money be split five ways after acquisition of all land. Mr. Stackpoole stated that he feels that this is not fair to Marco Island and moved that the distribution be adopted by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and recommended to the BCC that, after the purchase of all four parks, the total be divided by four and Marco Island will be credited with an equal amount and the remainder then be divided by five. There being no second, the motion died. Mr. Stackpoole stated that this formula would be equitable and should be applied to all parks throughout the County. Mr. Monaco stated that this position would be beneficial to the North Naples park also, adding that he, however, fails to see the equality for distribution throughout the County. Mr. Peek stated that another formula would be to take the $8 million bond and subject the bonding cost, subject the consultant fee, and take the balance and divide it five ways , and let each site pay for what it wants to buy after they purchase their land . Mr. Myers stated that the parks should service a certain number of people and if a park is put in a certain location that serves 15% for example, then 15% of the bond money Page 7 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APRIL 25 , 1984 should be given to that park, adding that the parks are a people service. Mr . Stackpoole stated for the record that he will make a minority vote to appeal to the BCC at the appropriate time regarding an equitable distribution. Mrs. Goodnight stated that Immokalee has 14 acres that were donated and there are certain people that believe that there should be money left over to purchase the additional 40 acres of land that has been offered to the County. Mr. Rice stated that a recommendation could be given to the BCC with various formulas. Mr. Stackpoole stated that there should be a workshop held to work out a formula and to have Mr . Rice give a presentation on how the sites were determined throughout the County. He noted that this formula needs to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners before they go on vacation in June. It was the general consensus that a workshop be held April 26, 1984, at 1: 30 P.M. in Building "F" of the Courthouse Complex. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3: 35 P.M. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Anne Goodnight, Chairman Page 8