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PARAB Minutes 02/22/1995 (04/25/95 Misc) Nerris-*72 Manua I/ Fes: 6 itet1ne i� 164 / '`' t�ah1W �12 °� PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES February 22, 1995 Vineyards Community Park 76231 Arbor Boulevard West, Naples Florida 1.4 PRESENT:.(sy% Joseph Zaks, Chairman E22tZ0Z �,- Kimberly Kushman RECEIVED Timothy Blackford Max A. Hasse, Jr, Gil Mueller MAR 1 5 1995 Stephen Klee Board of County Commissioners ABSENT: Bruce Pray (RESIGNED) ALSO PRESENT: Steve Brinkman, Parks and Recreation Director Murdo Smith, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent Jacquie Minnie, Secretary John Gursoy, Gulfcoast Skimmers Frank Blanchard, Marco Island Larry Lewis Adrienne Skolnik, Gulf Coast Rowing Association Jerry Neal, OCPM I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. • II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 26, 1995 meeting. Motion by Max A. Hasse, seconded by Kimberly Kushman. Passed 6/0. IV. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS a. Lake Avalon Presentation - A map of Lake Avalon was presented by John Gursoy of Gulf Coast Skimmers. The County Attorney's Office is drawing up an agreement for Gulf Coast Skimmers and Botanical Garden. The agreements should be completed in a couple of weeks. BCC meeting will be held on March 21, 1995 to discuss Lake Avalon Property.The Botanical Garden is trying to raise funds in order to • !''' make this project look very attractive to the County. I MISC.COM: -1- Mee Item# g Copies To: 369 Lake Avalon soils wore tested, the test was positive an 6) peop ground is safe. It is estimated that 350 to 400 p p attend the showeach week and there are approximately 20 participants. Funding was discussed and the possibility of obtaining TDC funds and other resources were mentioned. Regional Impact Fees will not be used to fund this project. In order to utilize TDC funds the TDC Committee would have to be contacted and a recommendation submitted for their review. Chairman Joe Zaks requested that all PARAB members get copies of the drafted agreements that the County Attorney is •preparing regarding the relationship between the Parks Department and the associations involved with Lake Avalon. b. Renourishing Tigertail Beach - Frank Blanchard received a copy of a letter from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission requested the approval of the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, to re-establish the Critical Wildlife area designation and would like to enlarge the area. Frank Blanchard requested that PARAB review the proposal and make a recommendation. c. Mr. Larry Lewis - Re: Pelican Bay Community Park Mr. Lewis was recently the Tennis Director of Cambier Park, for 6 years. Mr. Lewis commented on Pelican Bay tennis courts being top quality and one of the finest public tennis facilities in the country. Mr. Lewis presented a plan on how to utilize, maximize and stimulate the quality of play on the clay tennis courts. An income/expense sheet prepared by Mr. Lewis was distributed. The income/expense sheet was based on experiences from Cambier Park. A story pertaining to Pelican Bay Tennis Courts was read by Mr. Lewis. Steve Brinkman stated that Jim Thomas hired a contractual employee to teach tennis lesson at the Pelican Bay Tennis Courts. A recommendation was made in last year's budget for staffing but was not approved and will be resubmitted. Tim Blackford asked a question in regard to revenue. His question was based on the Marco Racquet Club budget and the budget figures that were presented to PARAB last year by Steve Brinkman. What revenues are generated now versus what revenues would be generated with the program Mr. Lewis -1` presented? There are some benefits with the program but is k ' it worth spending $100,000 for a $1,500 net income? A i 1 -2- • 116j Max Hasse recommended that PARAB investigate the method of • how the City of Naples was operating Gambier Park Courts during Tommy Boys's days. Chairman Joe Zaks recommended that the sign at Pelican Bay Community Park be modified. It is now reading; "Courts Reserved by League Play." d. Adrienne Skolnik of Gulf Coast Rowing Association - Adrienne Skolnik stated that Roger Dykstra is not mystical • he does exist but was unable to attend the meeting. A video tape was shown, showing singles, doubles and quadruple rowing. A Capitalization and operating expenses sheet was handed to PARAB. Ms. Skolnik stated that 170 colleges offer scholarships on rowing. The Gulf Coast Rowing Association would like to set up 2 programs: 1) . Learn to Row (Parks and Recreation should invite the general public to participate and concentrate on involving the following groups: high schools, senior citizens, cultural minorities and economically disadvantaged persons) . 2) . Collier County P & R Rowing Club (Public rowing after • Learn To Row Program or for experienced rowers: • County-owned boats, equipment and facilities will not be used by members of any other GCRA affiliates until such time as GCRA-owned/leased boats, equipment or facilities match county numbers) . Jerry Neal identified potential training areas in Collier • County. Per Jerry Neal's conversation with Susan Watts, permission will be granted to use Clam Bay. A copy of the easement was received by Jerry Neal. Motion by Gil Mueller that Adrienne Skolnik return before PARAB to reconsider the proposal when the Gulf Coast Roving Association is more established. Seconded by Max Hasse. Passed 5/1. Kimberly Kushman Opposed. a. A suggestion was made by PARAB members to change REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION to NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS on the agenda. f. Chairman Joe Zaks recommended that a list with the name of each member and the name of the park adopted be sent to PARAB. Also, a progress presentation report by each PARAB • member on park observation be made every month. -3- g. Time Management Chairman Joe Zaks suggested that a nib limit should be set on public presentations in order discuss all listed item on agenda. Any group that wants to discuss a project or issues should submit a summary identifying organization, proposals, and what they are looking for from PARAB. This would be in a form of a packet and PARAB should receive the package two weeks before the next meeting. V. Request for Discussion/Updates a. What is the Telephone survey result by Chuck Molhke? There was a county survey that was done by Chuck Molhke which was completed a couple of months ago. It talks about all the different services offered by the county such as Parks & Recreation, Library and other services. A copy will be distributed at the next meeting. b. Impact Fees Study - A copy of the Impact Fee Study was distributed to PARAB. A motioned was made to review the Impact Fee Study for next meeting by Gil Mueller. Seconded By Kimberly Kushman. Passed 6/0 C. Park Security • Gil Mueller inquired whether there was anything to discussed about park security or was it finalized? It was discussed briefly but not finalized. This issue is included in next years budget which will be discussed soon. A proposal for another Park Ranger to be hired is also included in the budget. d. A request that a copy of the letter sent to Anita Chapman regarding Bike Path memo be mailed to PARAB. f. Vineyards Community Park Opening - Grand opening will be held on Thursday, March 9, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. g. Estates Community Park Status - will be completed by December of 95. h. Immokalee Recreation/Pool Status - will be completed by April of 95. Recreation is in the process of hiring staff. i. Golden Gate Community Center Expansion - Parks & Recreation Department and the Golden Gate Advisory Board have made a recommendation to hire John Dunnick as Community Center Supervisor. j. Growth Management Plan - The 5 year master plan was distributed and will be discussed at the next meeting. Steve Brinkman noted that budget for the next 5 year development plans will be review. k. Gil Mueller will attend the March 21st, BCC meeting regarding Lake Avalon. -4- (::i •. 1. PARAB suggested, that each board member should eep in close contact and familiarize the commissioners by ,` telephone or letter regarding efforts of the Parks & I Recreation Department and the what the department has accomplished. The issue of a member being present at the BCC meeting was discussed. Chairman Joe Zaks stated that there has not been any issues of importance discussed recently requiring PARAB members attendance. m. Kimberly Kushman thanked Steve Brinkman and Gary Franco for the tour of all the park facilities. n. An Executive Summary was requested by PARAB regarding the Lake Avalon Property including Tim Blackford's amended motion be submitted to BCC. o. Joint City/Parks & Recreation meeting and special guest from Boca Raton, Robert Langford of Beach Taxing District, will attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Vineyards Community Park on March 22, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. p. Election of New Officers - Gil Mueller nominated Joe Zaks as Chairman of the Board and Tim Blackford nominated Stephen Klee as Vice Chairman. Seconded by Kimberly Kushman. Passed 4/0. q. PARAB will review budget hand out and discuss at next meeting. VI. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Motion by Max Hasse to adjourn. Seconded by Kim Kushman. • r -5- r