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PARAB Minutes 05/24/1995 I. 16 Meff‘�tw -1� AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD I ,�a�OO� Aktt +k'� MINUTES Go c,s," May 24, 1995 M�c D��`(\�,�s Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida PRESENT: Joseph Zaks, Chairman RECEIVED Stephen Klee, Vice Chairman Kimberly Kushman JUN Z8 1995 Max A. Hasse, Jr. Gil Mueller Timothy Blackford Board of County Commissioners ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Steve Brinkman, Parks and Recreation Director Murdo Smith, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent Jacquie Minnie, Secretary Roger Fraser, Gulf Coast Rowing Association Adrienne Skolnik, Gulf Coast Rowing Association Cindy DeAugustino Don Antonocchio, Naples Roller Hockey John Gase, Naples Roller Hockey I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Misc. Comes: III. INVOCATION: by Max Hasse Date: v I IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 26, 1995 meeting. Item# CP-) Motion by Max Hasse, seconded by Gil Mueller. Passed 6/0. Copies To: V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS • a. Naples Roller Hockey, Inc. - Mr. John Case gave an update on the proposal. Recap from last meeting, the 1995 spring season had 350 participants throughout Collier County. This is a result without any kind of advertisements and nothing was done to promote participation except word of mouth. Naples Roller Hockey, Inc. has three traveling teams representing Collier County. They will be participating in a tournament in Lakeland, Florida and also participate in other regional tournaments. -1- 16J . East Naples Rink Development - The Naples Roller Hockey League has officially been notified that they can no longer use the Pace facility parking lot. However, a rink is in the process of being developed in the East Naples area. Mr. John Case stated that the rink will be used by eager participants. Naples Roller Hockey, Incorporated is requesting land or space from the Parks & Recreation Department to utilize for a skating rink. The organization is willing to raise 100% of the funds for the development of multiple rinks. Mr. Murdo Smith will look at the Remote Control Car's agreement so that a similar contract can be set up for Naples Roller Hockey. Mr. Brinkman stated that the Parks and Recreation will be working with Naples Roller Hockey, to develop a plan for the Veterans Community Park facility, and then work some type of contractual agreement with Naples Roller Hockey. Motioned by Max Hasse that the Parks Department continue to negotiate with Naples Roller Hockey, Inc. toward the end of developing a contract with Naples Roller Hockey to build skating rinks at Veterans Community and East Naples Community Park. Seconded by Kimberly Bushman. Passed 6/0 Mr. Smith gave a brief update on East Naples Community Park Rink. The plans have been drawn up and Parks and Recreation is in the process of obtaining quotes from contractors. The Department has only enough money to build the slab this year. Mr. Max Hasse questioned whether if it would be possible to use a parking lot like the event that took place at the Vineyards Community Park on May 21st, 1995. Mr. John Gase stated that the next league will commence in October. The anticipation was that the East Naples site • would be completed so that the Naples Roller Hockey can utilize it. Naples Roller Hockey will continue to use East Naples Community Park site when completed. Naples Roller Hockey will resume during the summer and raise funds for other facilities. b Estate Community Park - Cindy DeAugustino is also working with the Naples Roller Hockey, Incorporated. Ms. DeAugustino has the same interest; would like to see a rink constructed at the Estates Community Park while at the development stage. -2- A petition was signed by the residents of Estates Community 16ti and distributed to board members by Ms. DeAugustino. Ms. DeAugustino also stated that her children attend all park programs that are offered and is very pleased with the Parks and Recreation staff Department. Mr. Brinkman stated that there is a master plan drawn up and there is room at the Estates Parks for a roller hockey rink. This is something which can be added in the future. The facility should be under construction at any time and construction will be completed December 1995 or January 1996. c. Gulf Coast Rowing Association - Adrienne Skolnik Update - Mr. Roger Fraser presented an update on the association and handed out pictures showing training classes at school gymnasiums; there has not been any change from the original proposal. Mr. Fraser of the Gulf Coast Rowing Association requested that PARAB review the package and make a decision at next meeting. Motioned to postpone meeting for a tour of the Golden Gate Community Center facility by Max Hasse. Seconded by Gil Mueller. Passed 6/0 Mr, Gil Mueller complemented the staff for the improvement of the minutes package for the past 2 months. Ms. Kimberly stated that it's a super job. VI. Update a. Lake Avalon - Mr. Brinkman met with the Gulf Coast Skimmers, land owner and the Botanical Garden Club. The purpose of the meeting was to discussed whether they would agree to a lease and decide on which option. The land owner would like to keep 40 acres of the site instead of developing 140 acres. The Botanical Garden Club disagree with the option because a smaller area will be allocated for their garden. The Botanical Garden Club bowed out from • the project. The Gulf Coast Skimmer and land owner will still proceed with the project. The 40 acres will be used to built condominiums on the southern side of the lake where the Gulf Coast Skimmers are performing. Chairman Joe Zaks made a suggestion that the Regional Impact fees of $1 million dollars, which is reserved for the South Naples Community Park, be used for the Lake Avalon's project. .3. 16 J Mr. Brinkman stated that the idea is being negotiated at this time. If the Regional Impact fee money is used before the 7th year which will be in 1996, it will not be necessary to return the $1 million dollars. The money has to be used for acquisition and the development of a park. A definite answer on the negotiation will be given at the next PARAB meeting. A master plan for Lake Avalon will be developed and distributed at the next meeting. b. Racquet Club - Mr. Murdo Smith distributed the monthly expense report for Collier County Racquet Club per PARAB request. The report detailed revenue versus expenses by the month; also, a breakdown of a three year comparison report which was distributed at last meeting. Tim Blackford stated that it just did not make sense to see that the department is charging the public revenue of $62,000 dollars just to loose an average of $25,000 a year. Mr. Gil Mueller stated that the Parks Department is not in business to make money or a profit. The user of the facilities can pay for certain amenities which will defray some of the cost. Tim Blackford suggested that if the department is going to charge for privilege then it ought to pay for the expense. Ms. Kimberly Kushman stated that she also had the same concern that it should have a net zero balance if there is a charge. Motioned by Kimberly Kushman that Chairman Joe Zaks write a letter to W. Neil Dorrill and copy to be forwarded to BCC about the recommendation on Users Fees for tennis courts & Racquetball court on last months motion ( Motion by Kim Kushman that PARAB approve Murdo Smith's request as proposed except that Pelican hay Community Park's fee should be $6.00 and all other parks should be charged at • $4.00. Seconded by Max Hasse. Passed 4/0). Seconded by Gil Mueller. Passed 6/0 c. Bid Opening - Barefoot Beach Parking Lot bid was opened and the bid was for 129,000. A $175,000 was budgeted in 94/95 budget year. Murdo Smith stated that the department will proceed with a contractor. This would increase the parking space to 105 spots. Tony Rosborough - the bid opening was postponed to May 2, 1995. -4- ! I d. Lee County Letter Re: Impact Fee - Mr. Brinkman stated1 6 J IF that the PARAS had suggested a 7 year Capital Improvement Plan project and the Impact fee of $880 dollars for the 7 year period of time. Lee County's impact fee is approximately at that same amount for a single family residence. The existing ordinance does include mobile homes and trailers, all the fees are the same. The fee will change which will be set at $880 and be based on square footage. A study will be developed to determine impact fees based on square footage of homes and number of bedrooms. The County Attorney's Office is in the process of modifying the existing Impact Fee Ordinance and the community parks fee will be omitted and a standard county park impact fee created. PARAB suggested that Hotels/motel room, and time-share should be charged an impact fee. Motion by Kimberly Kushman to include in impact fee ordinance timeshares, hotel/motel rooms, recreation vehicle site, and any other appropriate. Seconded by Stephen Klee. Passed 6/0 e. Budget process is still going on. f. Naples Manor Status - East Naples Civic Association did donate the playground area to the Parks and Recreation Department. g. Chairman Joe Zaks requested that the Parks Department inform PARAB of when there is an item before BCC that concerns the Parks and Recreation Department, to notify PARAB or mail a copy of the BCC's agenda. h. Immokalee Recreation status - the walk through will be done on May 25th or 26th, 1995. The gymnasium is behind . schedule because they are concentrating on getting the locker rooms done. The pool will be open on Memorial Day and will then close until June 10th, 1995 which is the day after school is out for summer vacation. There will be free admission for the first month June 10th - July 10th for everyone. Grand opening will be later in July. Golden Gate Community Center Status - waiting for Commissioner Constantine to contacted Larry Bird regarding a date for the grand opening. -5- 16 J I. 11 i. Mr. Gil Mueller requested a copy of the letter Chairman Joe Zaks send to the commissioners. j . PARKS ADOPTION REPORT - Chairman Joe Zaks reported he visited the Golden Gate Estate Parks it was looking very good, no citation. Chairman Zaks called the Parks Office and reported a compliant an elderly gentleman at the Pelican Bay Community Park was using the tennis court more than he should. A ranger was contacted to take care of the situation. Cocohatchee River Park - was visited and there were no problems. Park was well maintained. Golden Gate Aquatic was visited. The pool is being runned by excellent staff. Everyone was very nice. k. Growth Management - will be discussed at next meeting. VII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Motion by Stephen Klee to adjourn. Seconded by Tim Blackford. Passed 6/0 -6-