PARAB Minutes 11/18/2016November 18, 2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, November 18, 2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in
and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at
2:00P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Park, Administrative Building,
15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHATRMAN:
Edward "Ski" Olesky
Phil Brougham
MaryBills
John Fuchs
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director
Steve Camell, Public Services Administration
Jeanine McPherson, Assistant Director
Rick Garby, Parks Superintendent
Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant
Ilonka Washbum, Parks and Recreation
Amanda Townsend, Director, Facilities Management
Margaret Bishop, Senior Project Manager
November 18, 2015
I. Call to Order
Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held.
ilI. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Olesky moved to approve the Agenda as amended- Second by Mr. Brougham. Carried
unanimously 7 - 0.
IV. Approval of October 21, 2015 Minutes
Mn Brougham moved to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2015 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board meeting as presented Second by Ms- Bilk. Carried unanimously 7 - 0.
V. New Business
a, Stantec - Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Mr. Hancock, Senior Associate with Stantec, presented a conceptual Master Plan for the 160 acre
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park site stating a contract was issued to Stantec in May 2015 with
the following goals identified:
. Take advantage of tlte storm water management system lake that maximizes the developed
land footprint for all interested parties.
o Utilize the storm management system lake as an amenity for passive recreational use.o Provide appropriate areas for intended land uses as identified by various Collier County
entities.o Develop an interior roadway system to promote safe access through the park via local arterial
and collector roadways.
. Utilize shared parking facilities with the school.o Preserve and protect utility lines and individual use connections.o Phase implementation of the infiastructure and park facilities in a financially responsible
marmer.. Incorporate community feedback via public workshops and surveys.
Based on these criteri4 the project design process was conceived as follows:o Divided into two phases: Phase I proposed for initial development of 49 acres north ofthe
canal; Phase II south of the canal will be constructed eighteen to twenty-four months after
Phase I coordinating various entities and permitting.
o Accesses to the park site via 39s Avenue NE and Immokalee via Orange Blossom Ranch to
Oil Well Road have been incorporated in the plan.
o Corkscrew Lake either has to be excavated deep€r to meet county and district requirements
or portions to be filled in for park use. Any changes to the lake will require environmental
permitting.
o The master plan design was developed based on a list prioritized from public input with an
emphasis on balancing and harmonizing all elements, constraints and opportunities available
to the project.
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o Public workshops and an on line survey werc utilized as tools to generate ideas for park
design. Top amenities identified for incorporation in to the design for Phase I include:) 1 - Pathways and trails.
> 2 - Children's interactive playground.
> 3 - Pavilion and shelter area.> 4 - Amphitheater/Event Lawn.
P 5 - Multipurpose fields.
> 6 -Dogpark.
D 7 - Swimming pool.
F 8 - Splash pool.
F 9 - Lake.
> l0 - Community Center.
> 11 - Outdoor sporting courts.
Phase II features flexibility and abundant green space with the following amenities:F I - Pathways and trails.) 2-Amulti-purposefacility.) 3 - Baseball /softball fields.
F 4 - Boardwalks along the lakes perimeter.
Phases I and II are intended to accommodate seventeen of the nineteen amenity elements
identified by the public.
o Citizens were provided the opportunity to design the park through the use ofpre designed
templates. Parks and Recreation and Stantec Sta{f were available to facilitate with the
process. Tools (including a Site Map) were provided and tasks were defined for the
participants. In addition to facilities, roadways and parking areas had to be identified in the
plan. Seventeen park designs were created and displayed for viewing at the November 18,
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Staff is seeking a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to present Stantec's
conceptuaVspace allocation master plan for Big Island Corkscrew Park to the Board of County
Commissioners on December 8, 2015 for approval. Final design will be undertaken upon BCC
approval.
Mr. Williams offered public attendees the opportunity to present requests for amenity inclusions in the
park.
Public Comments
Members of the public addressed the Advisory Board with comments, concems and amenity requests
including:
o Adequate number ofPickleball courts to accommodate growing trend for adults and children.. Provide adequate horse riding bridle path skirting around the perimeter ofthe park.o Noise pollution minimization with construction ofbarriers for park areas abutting residential
land.
o Safety concems regarding Orange Blossom Ranch right ofway access traffic.o Security concems regarding park access at night.
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Mr. ll/illiams stated park gates are locked at night and he will review the Jinal design and gate
mechanism to ensure lhe properly is secare.
Board Comments
The Board discussed the design and commented as follows:. What percentage did the 14 - 30 year old age group represent in the swvey? Mn Hancock noted
the age demographics were staged dilferently so a percentage is not available.o What is the possibility of a bridle path abutting the park? Mn Hancock noted a barrier must be
created between the park and the bridle path suggesting there may be an opportanity to utilize
perimeter edges of adjacent properties (Le, utilig companies, canals, etc.)o Are activity trails suitable for biking? Mn Hancock noted the plan has four to Jive miles of bike
trail oplions.
r Are multi-purpose fields necessary? Mn Williams slated the there is demandfor youth sport
iields including socce\football and lacrosse supports the number of multi-purpose fields
designated in the parkr Pickleball cowls? Mr. ll/illfums noted an opportunity for future expansion in the dry detentian
area k leasible.r Corkscrew Lake limitations? llater managemenl cannot be adversely impacled and various
iurisdiclional agencies requirements will be considered in development Any changes require
env iro n me ntal pe r mitting.. Lighting and noise pollution concems? Discussions will be held with abutting communities to
address their concernsl Mr. Hancock assames a barrier will be constructed-o The Board recommends a task force be formed to work with water management age ncies. Mr.
Hancock noted SFIIMD hos been briefed and other agencies will be included in the
development process.o The Board requested Stantec reconsiders the roadway connecting Phase I and Phase II of the park
citing safety concems for pedestrian traffic. Mr. Hancoch will review alternative routing.e The Board emphasized the pool should be designed for recreational use versus high school use.o The Board expressed their desire to build Phases 1 and 2 concurrently suggesting issuance ofa
bond or other financial instruments be considered as an option.
Stantec has been retained to design the conceptual master plan. On approval from the Board of County
Commissioners, the project wi[[ be competitively bid for final design and a contract will be awarded.
Mr. Brougham moved lo recommend lhe Big Corkscrew Island Regional conceptual Masler Plan as
presenled incorporaling mtjor recommendations and commenls by the Advisory Board to the Board
of Coung Commissionen for approval Second by Mr. Smith. Caried unanimously 7 - 0.
VI. Old Business
a. Review ofFee Policy Changes
Mr. Williams reported a review of the Fee Policy previously endorsed by the Advisory Board at the
October 201 5 underwent revisions requested by the office of Management and Budget. Based on
the scope of the revisions, the County Attorney's office recommended the revised version ofthe fee
policy be represented to the Board for review and recommendation prior to presenting it to the
Board of County Commissioners for approval.
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The Board discussed the Significant Changes Summary with Mr. Williams.
Mn Brougham moved for the Advisory Board lo endorse Resolution NO. 2015- as amended
including the above referenced change, repealing all previous resolutions, establishing license
and fee policies, in order to modify thefee categories for lacilily rental, afterschool care, refunds
and camping and rccommend il to the Counly Board of Commissionercfor approval Second by
Mr. Smith. Carried unanimously 7 - 0.
VII. Adopt a Park Reports
Ms. Bills reported findings on her visit to Rich King Greenway (see attached) noting the bike path is
attractive and well maintained. Opportunities identified for improvement include:
r Additional benches.o Fencing on the Leawood Lakes side ando Removal of Palmetto and shrub growth.
She also questioned plans for an area of Moon Lake's exposed sewer pipe.
Stdf will review and address at afalure meeting.
Mr. Brougham updated the Board on his visits to Paddle Park and Port ofthe lslands (see attached) and
highlighted as follows;
Paddle Park
. People left kayaks in the launch area with one person to oversee to avoid payrnent ofa launch fee
ticket.
o Spray gravel areas for weeds.. Increase park ranger patrols.
Port of the Islandso The Ship Store is well stocked and the marina is clean.o Landscape maintenance including trimming ofPalm fionds, herbicide treatment on weeds and
pruning ofplant material on tlle marina side ofthe Ship Store should be addressed.o The Ship Store roof overhang support posts need to be replaced.o Pothole needs to be filled with asphalt.o Recommend expansion ofdry storage area.
VIII. Director Highlights - Barry Williams
Mr. Williams updated the Board noting;
a. Park and Recreation activities:o Snowfest Naples to be held at Golden Gate Community Center December 5,2015.o The renovated Naples City Pier reopened on November 13, 2015.
IX. Informational Items
a. None
)C Public Comment/Board Comment
Eade Lakes Community Center
Mr. Brougham reported broken light fixtures at Eagle Lakes Community Center. Ms. McPherson has
ordercd commercial grade fixtures for replacement.
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Mr. Brougham suggested an area of the great room at the Community Center be dedicated to a computer
room with Intemet access to attmct use by teenagers and offered to provide two computers.
Mr. Williams will reuiew the space allocation possibilities at lhe Conmunity Center and invite an
Eagle Lakes stalf member to a future meeting.
Capital Proiects
Mr. Williams and the Board discussed Capital Projects status highlights including:
r Immokalee Sports Complex Fitness Center conhact bids for the design phase are due in
December. The allocated budget may be deficient so creative funding for the renovation
shortfall is being explored.
o Bayview Park - Ms. Townsend will open a work order with RWA for desigrr of boat parking
spaces. Mr. Williams noted there is a shortage of parking spaces. He will identifu a funding
source and present plans to the Board at a future meeting.
o Eagle Lakes Pool drawings are 60Yo complete. Ms. Bishop will schedule a meeting with Parks'
stakeholders.
Mr. Smith volunteered to rcview the design of the Eagle Lales Pool with Ms. Bishop and
requested lhe item be placed on the December agenda
There being nofurther businessfor lhe good of the County, lhe meeting was adjourned by order of the
chair at 1:25 pm.
These minutes approved by the Board./Committee on D rCSYy\.1 ,.-k .Q I . 20 1 5 as presented_- ,X_
or as amended
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