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PARAB Minutes 10/25/1995 • • ...j �` r r"= Norris C f Nanr-,,A _ NOV7 1j ) PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BUR9t:.ni l i,, MINUTES Mac K i e /Jjy • tp �; October 25, 1995 Matthews /�L_, Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida u; nGffCS: PRESENT: Joseph Zaks, Chairman Date; Max A. Hasse, Jr. ) Gil Mueller Item# CEJ Timothy Blackford Kimberly Kushman Patricia A. Goodnight ^'lies T0: % ABSENT: Stephen Klee, Vice Chairman ALSO PRESENT: Steve Brinkman, Parks and Recreation Director Murdo Smith, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent • Jacquie Minnis, Secretary II Corwin Sampson, Frisbee Golf , , Adrienne Skolnik, Gulf Coast Rowing Association I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. •• II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG • III. INVOCATION: by Max A. Hasse Jr. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 20, 1995 meeting. Motion by Patricia A. Goodnight seconded by Kimberly Kushman. Passed 6/0. Max Hasse introduced Mrs. Patricia A. Goodnight and WELCOMED her to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mrs. Patricia A. Goodnight stated that it's a pleasure working with PARAB again and the only difference working now and 18 years ago is that she has "B.A. Degree" behind her name. V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS a. Frisbee Coif - Mr. Corwin Sampson explained that Frisbee Golf is a sport that family can play together. This sport • can be played in any wide area with large obstacles like trees. Frisbee Golf is like golf but with a Frisbee. There is a putter and a driver frisbee, the only difference is that the individual has to move around trees. 1 • Mr. Corwin Sampson suggested that the Board of County Commission put a Frisbee Golf area on Marco Island. Mr. Corwin also suggested that PARAB could play the sport after a meeting. The only things needed are a few Frisbees, an open area, and some obstacle that can be used for this sport. Minimum maintenance is required for this sport. • Mr. Murdo Smith responded that a gentlemen who designed Frisbee Golf courses contacted the Parks Department last year. The gentlemen requested that the the Parks Department put a Frisbee Golf course at Pelican Bay. Mr. Smith will check to see whether he still has the information in his office and will check on cost. Mr. Murdo Smith will do research on this kind of sport and Mr. Brinkman will check on different locations where Frisbee Golf is played. b. Gulf Coast Rowing Association - Adrienne Skolnik distributed some information to PARAB. The two sites that the Gulf Coast Rowing Association are looking into for / : � rowing are Clam Pass and Caxambas Pass. This will complete the area that Gulf Coast Rowing Association would like to have as part of their rowing venues for the organization. Each location offers something unique. The Clam Pass site offers a direct access to the Gulf for gulf shore rowing. Caxambas Pass has the ability to be the only area in Collier County were Gulf Coast Rowing Association will actually have 2-4 miles of a straight, unobstructed rowing courses. Ms. Skolnik mentioned that in the near future the organization would like to have a regatta, and are hoping that the condominium association would grant permission to • the Gulf Coast Rowing Association to have people sit along the beach area as spectators. The Gulf Coast Rowing Association is planning to store the boats up side down in little boxes but currently the boats are being stored right side up at the Gordon River. Mr. Gil Mueller inquired of Ms. Skolnik whether she was aware of the boating activities at Caxambas Pass. Mr. Tim Blackford inquired as to how many boats Gulf Coast Rowing Association currently have? Ms. Skolnik stated that Gulf Coast Rowing Association has 7 boats and they are being stored at the Gordon River. 2 Chairman Joe Zaks stated that he does not see the need for additional sites to be looked at at this time, however, it might be a goal for the future. Chairman Joe Zaks supports the program and the concept and he likes the sport. There is a lot of excitement, but it still seems premature. ' • Ms. Skolnik stated that in order for the organization to progress they must have a venue to do so. If not, then • Gulf Coast Rowing Association will not be able to promote the program. Chairman Joe Zaks questioned Mr. Brinkman whether anything can be done without going through any expense. Mr. Brinkman stated that since the organization is a not- for-profit group, most of the programs are going to be • educational, and hopefully involving the High Schools. As long as an agreement can be structured like the Friends of Barefoot Beach. ; Mr. Brinkman noted that the Parks Department may want to focus on permitting one location such as Caxambas Pass, as it seems like the best location, then see how the program develops. If it turns out that the program is well attended, then the Department can extend the program to the ` Clam Pass location. Ms. Kimberly Kushman would like to see this program in progress. Ms. Kimberly Kushman also stated that for $8,500 expenditure the benefit can be great, even if 25 children participates. Mr. Brinkman and Ms. Skolnik will schedule a meeting and look over some figures regarding cost for the Caxambas 'q.st location. Mr. Tim Blackford noted that he can not support any money to go towards building a facility that does not have memberships. • VI. REPORTS/UPDATES a. Monthly Report - A question was raised at the last meeting about beach parking. Mr. Gary Franco responded that he checked with Barbara Johnson and the figure was incorrect. 1, b. South Naples Park - the approval was given by the Board of a . County Commissioners to purchase the land. The closing will be done in the next few weeks. $1 million dollars was budgeted to purchase land. 3 The area surrounding the property belongs to the Utilities Department and they will be developing it into a retention area. The Huschman property has about 40 acres, the total piece of property is about 160 acres. The location of the property is South of Naples Manor near Lely High School. c. Impact Fee Policy - PARAB approved the 7 year Impact Fee and indicated that Lake Avalon was in the process of being purchased. The price over a 5 year period is million. In addition to the topfour $19.6e impact fees were approved to fund the last meeting whichadd the cost for Lake Avalon property to the budgeted amount. The yt funding was for 7 years, $880 for the top four projects, and an additional $80 would have to be added for the Lake Avalon project for a total of impact fee of $960 per unit • during that 7 year period. Mr. Gil Mueller stated that he spoke with Ms. Heidi Ashton ,~ regarding the Impact Fee Study and she knew nothing about it; two days later Mr. Weigel called and stated that he personally would look into the Impact Fee Study. Motioned by Max Hasse for 7 year funding at $960 level Impact Fee. Seconded by Mr. Gil Mueller. Passed 6/0. d. Parks Adoption - Kimberly Kushman reported that the Pelican Bay Tennis courts were full and busy. Restrooms were clean. Clam Pass is very busy, clean and well kept. Towel • dispenser is broken and tile needs to be replace. • Tim Blackford - visited Lely Barefoot everything is in good condition. Chairman Joe Zaks - Reported that lights at Vineyards are • on all night long. Mr. Gary Franco responded that he will take care of the problem. Max Hasse - reported that the Golden Gate Community Park is clean and no complaints. The new Fitness Center looks beautiful. e. East Naples Community Park - Roller Hockey Rink is being worked on. Naples Manor Tot Lot Grand Opening - Max Hasse noted that he attended the Naples Manor Tot Lot opening. A great job was done. 4 PARAB would like to have a copy of the Golden Gate Community Center's agenda. Motion by Patricia Goodnight that PARAB authorize Gil Mueller to attend the Privitization Committee meeting and report back to PARAB at the next meeting. Seconded by Max Hasse. Passed 6/0. f. Boat Landing & Beach Access Study - the recommendation on Barefoot Beach Preserve is going to reach the capacity when 0 the next phase of the final 105 parking space is developed. Tigertail Beach - has excess capacity but parking is y . limited with that particular site. One thing that would • help, would be to secure the 7 acre tract of land that the School Board owns, which is about tt mile from that ' location. Approximately 150-200 car parking lot could be added to that location and the balance of the lot would be developed into a neighborhood park. Vanderbilt Beach - has excess capacity. There is an acre of land which will be difficult to obtain, across the street which is owned by the Colliers. Clam Pass Beach - there is no option for expansion at that site. South Marco Beach - there is no option for expansion at this site. All the land has been developed and there is no additional land available. Cocohatchee River - boat ramps need an easement purchase at that location which would allow the Parks Department to expand that site. %' Bayview Park - the Colliers' have indicated that they are willing to discuss the land adjacent to Bayview Park in the next 3-4 years regarding expansion. Caxambas Park - is now being renovated, a new fuel and dock master building is being added. Expansion of the parking area will be looked at in the future. 951 & Lake Trafford - there is no room for expansion. g. PARAB Attendance - Chairman Joe Zaks will write a letter to Stephen Klee regarding his absence. Motion by Patricia Goodnight to reappoint Max Hasse and Gil Mueller to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Seconded by Tim Blackford, Pasted 6/0, 5 1 �+ h. Estates Community Park - will be under construction in the next couple of weeks. Includes: 2 softball fields, concession stand, 2 playground areas, 2 tennis courts, and walk space to parking lot. Executive Summary - to purchase new playground equipment for Veterans Community Park and Frank Mackie Community Park. Motion by Patricia Goodnight to accept the executive summary that new playground equipment be purchased. Seconded by Max Hasse. Passed 6/0. VII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Motion by Tim Blackford to adjourn. Seconded by Max Hasse. Passed 6/0. ,.._ • 6