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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda RAB 071502T • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA July 15, 2002 7:OOPM Council Chambers — City Hall 1. Call To Order 2. Approval Of Minutes 3. Introduction Of New Members 4. Bond Issue Discussion a. Survey Results b. Introduction Of Design Firm c. Process d. Action To Move Forward 5. Parks Division 6. Recreation Division a. Current Projects c. Golf Course Update 7. Comments By The Public 8. Comments By Board Members 9. Adjourn CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS • 4404 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4659 RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 20, 2002 The City of Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Advisory Board met Monday, May 20, 2002 at the Teen Center, located on Plant Drive in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. Members present included: Mary Anne Hedrick, Bert Premuroso, Phil Milton, Jim Maynor, and alternate member, Wendy Walker. Staff present included: Councilperson Annie Marie Delgado, Ron Ferris — City Manager, Charlotte Presensky — Recreation Director, and Mike Kelly — Parks Director. • 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: On the motion by Bert Premuroso, seconded by Annie Marie DelGado, the minutes from the April 24, 2002 meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting were approved as written 2. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Chairperson Bert Premuroso opened the meeting with discussion of the attendance of board members and the removal of Tory Buckley for absences. Councilperson Annie Marie DelGado provided the explanation that the City Charter contains specific language on the attendance of Board members and that Tory's absences met the �•i �Ir % :1' :o� 11�e1)dEi l' - � �c.�l tii, ,t.. ,.1. .. . ... $�l�'i;�i.l 1.' been reflected in the minutes as excused. Bert indicated that he was in general aware that Tory would miss meetings due to Softball coaching obligations and that he did not relay that information to the staff member keeping attendance records. Bert made a motion to reconsider reinstatement through amending the minutes. Phil seconded. Action was not taken on the motion as staff was directed to look into whether minutes could be amended. After discussion Ron Ferris, City Manager offered an explanation of the City Charter and that the wording in the charter states that a person is "automatically removed. He realizes that this presents some challenges and C=urrently the Charter is being reviewed to provide clarity. • Bond Issue Update: a. Surveys: Charlotte provided preliminary numbers on the results of the survey. She indicated that she would have a complete evaluation by the next meeting. b. Design Services: Charlotte explained that three companies were selected to provide a presentation to the City Council on May 30`h. She indicated 'that the firm chosen will provide services also for the bond issue. 1 C. Moving Forward — Charlotte explained that the Bond issue progress will take time to develop and that a November election date may be chosen. Golf Course Update: Charlotte indicated that since the City is currently responsible for the daily operations, she would provide a monthly report. She indicated that staff is working on a management plan to enhance the course and to attract more golfers through concentrated advertising. Phil commented that the current condition of the course is not desirable. Charlotte indicated that greens renovation will be • conducted this summer in the growing season to solve some of the problem. Upcoming Activities: a. Parks — Mike Kelly reported on the different park projects that are currently underway or being planned. Phil questioned the condition of the grounds around the BRCC. Mike responded that 60 rainless days have not helped the grounds situation. b. Recreation — Charlotte reported on the current special events and programs planed. She also provided an update on the Burns Road construction and how it will affect the community center. 3. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Bert Premuroso motioned for adjournment of meeting, seconded by Wendy Walker. Recreation Advisory Board meetings set for the third Monday of each month. C] • Respectfully Submitted, In (Q "'Z!� ) Cheryl L. McQuiston Administrative Secretary / Recreation Note: The next meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board has been scheduled for Monday, June 17th at 7:00pm. • • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 4404 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4659 RECREATION DIVISION Eric Jablin Mayor TO: Recreation Advisory Board Members Carl Sabatello Vice Mayor David Clark FROM: Cheryl McQuistonJ Mayor Pro Tem Administrative Specialist Joseph Russo Council Member DATE: July 8, 2002 Annie Marie Delgado Council Member RE: RAB Meeting - Change in Location • The location for the Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Monday, July 15th at 7:00pm at the Burns Road Community Center has been changed. It will now be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at 775 -8270. clm CC: Annie Marie Delgado Ron Ferris Jack Doughney Patty Snider n LJ •• \�� gpn�GxArifi��.. 5. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS • 4404 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4659 RECREATION DIVISION Eric Jablin TO: Recreation Advisory Board Members Mayor Carl Sabatello FROM: Cheryl McQuiston Vice Mayor Administrative Secretary / Recreation David Clark Mayor Pro Tern DATE: June 13, 2002 Joseph Russo Council Member RE: Recreation Advisory Board Meetings Annie Marie Delgado Council Member The June 17th meeting has been cancelled due to items that pertain to the Recreation Advisory Board bond issue and new members will not be on the • Council Agenda until after the scheduled RAB meeting. The next Recreation Advisory Board meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 15th at 7:00pm at the Burns Road Community Center (Art Gallery) located at 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Please contact this office at 775 -8270 by July 11th to confirm your attendance. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me. clm CC: Annie Marie Delgado Ron Ferris Jack Doughney Patty Snider • 1] • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 7 REGULAR MEMBERS — 3 YEAR TERMS 2 ALTERNATE MEMBERS — 3 YEAR TERMS MEMBERS PHONE NUMBERS DATE APPOINTED TERM EXPIRES Mary Anne Hedrick 10186 Daphne Avenue E: 622 -3752 06/07/01 06/06/2004 PBG 33410 D: 540 -5516 seas ra 18 uno.com Robert "Bert' Premuroso 4077 Jonquil Circle North E: 627 -8940 06/07/01 06/06/2004 PBG 33410 D: 712 -1010 r rem8 bellsouth.net Philip Milton 55 Windsor Lane D: 624 -0658 06/07/01 06/06/2004 PBG 33418 E: 624 -0658 demol a adel hia.net Dave Lill 4218 Althea Way E: 694 -7696 06/20/02 06/20/2004 PBG 33410 W: 966 -6630 Tory Buckley 4454 Daffodil Circle South H: 622 -9034 06/07/01 06/06/2004 PBG 33410 W: 844 -7760 anther bi lanet.com C: 718 -3732 Michael J. Axelrod (ALT) 7 Surrey Rd. D: 686 -2077 06/20/02 06/20/2004 PBG 33418 E: 627 -7117 George L. Schmidt, O.D. 06/20/02 06/20/2004 (ALT) D: 622 -8200 3794 Begonia St. E: 627 -9184 PBG 33410 Wendy Walker 12556 Woodmill Drive H: 626 -7681 06/20/02 06/20/2004 PBG 33418 W: 799 -7400 b alkers aol.com Jim H. Maynor 10162 Dasheen Avenue H: 627 -6586 09/04/97 09/04/2004 PBG 33410 'ma nor email.msn Councilperson Annie Marie Delgado (Council Liaison) Fax: 626 -4243 Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director (Staff Liaison) cpresensky @pbgfl.com • Jack Doughney, Community Services Administrator jdoughney @pbgfl.com Mike Kelly, Parks Director mkellyApbufl.com Recreation Department Office: 775 -8270 Fax: 775 -8280 • L CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT SUPPORT DOCUMENT Originally Prepared by: Resource Engineering and Planning, Inc. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida And DESIGN PLAN/RESEARCH Jupiter, Florida Revised by The City of Palm Beach Gardens June, 1998 EAR -Based Amendments • • i • 5 APPENDIX 7A - Existing Private Recreation 7 -21 Facilities, 1996 • ii s TABLE OF CONTENTS . • Section Page aye List of Tables iii List of Maps iii List of Figures iii I. INTRODUCTION 7 -1 ll. EXISTING CONDITIONS 7 -1 Parks Classification 7 -2 Neighborhood Park 7 -3 Community Park 7 -3 Urban- District Park 7 -4 • Specialized Recreational Facilities 7 -4 y Inventory of Existing Parks and Facilities 7 -4 Recreation Program 7 -8 III. NEEDS ANALYSIS 7 -8 Vision 7 -g Proposed Level of Service Standard 7 -13 Fii ft. ire 'Parka -7. 1 v Conclusions and Recommendations 7 -18 APPENDIX 7A - Existing Private Recreation 7 -21 Facilities, 1996 • ii s Table 7-1 7 -2 7 -3 7--34 7-45 Map 7 -1 Figure 7 -1 7 -2 � 0 LIST OF TABLES Existing Public and Private Parks Existing Public and Private Recreation Facilities Level of Service Standards Population Estimates and Projections Projected Future Recreation Needs Existing Public Parks LIST OF MAPS LIST OF FIGURES Public versus Private Park Acreage Public Park Acreage T, - (Estimated and Projected) iii • Page 7 -6 7 -11 7 -16 7 -17 7 -21 Following Pare 7 -5 • Pave 7 -7 7 -7 • • • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION itThe Recreation and Open Space Element for the City of Palm Beach Gardens provides a summary of existing recreation and open space facilities and lands, recommends desired levels of service for meeting the recreation needs of existing and future residents, and identifies how the city can ensure that the needs are met. In 1970, Palm Beach Gardens had 6,105 permanent residents. By 1990, the permanent population of the city had increased to 22,985. In 1988, the city annexed approximately 5,000 acres of undeveloped land that has a great potential for future development. An additional 935 acres were annexed in 1990. In light of such rapid growth, it is critically important that the recreation needs of existing and projected residents are met in a timely and fiscally responsible manner. H. EXISTING CONDITIONS • Parks and recreation lands and facilities in Palm Beach Gardens are provided and maintained by • several entities. These include the Palm Beach Gardens Recreation and Parks Department and private developments.' However, the most active and visible supplier of recreation facilities in the city is the Palm Beach Gardens Recreation and Parks Department. The Department is responsible for recommending the acquisition, development, and maintenance of all city -owned parks and related facilities. The Parks and Recreation Department was chosen by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) as a National Gold Medal Award Finalist in 1982, 1987, and 1988, and was cited as one of the top four parks and recreation departments in the country. The Department won this Award in 1989, and was cited as the best parks and recreation department in the country for its population class. The Department presently consists of I-0 54 full -time recreation staff and 4-6.34 full -time harks staff. Numerous 1 - ......,.... JAill 1...... --l- I j-.,O lrI— - A130-YV VV1 "iC, u1J11 I.JJwlUll lv llll; �J1V�,'lcull. The Department offers programs for age groups ranging from toddlers to senior citizens. The program is well diversified from Aquatics to a Community Theater Group. Thus, the Department serves as a model parks and recreation department in the field of programs. A seven - member advisory board composed of city residents meets once a month to assist the Department in formulating ideas for expansion and meeting citizen needs. • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -1 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment ' is The Palm Beach County School Board has ane-t� high schools, ore -tom junior high middle • schools, and true -three elementary schools in the city which provide limited recreational facilities. However, the facilities and programs provided by the School Board are directed towards the student body and not city residents at- large, therefore, their facilities are not included in the inventory for this element. The City and School Board have entered into interlocal agreements for the joint use of ballfields and recreational facilities. City residents no3y have access to school facilities to use when not being utilized for student activities The City /School Board partnership has not worked quite as well as envisioned because use of school facilities have been limited due 1'o reservations for student use and poor maintenance of grounds during student off - seasons The YNIGA and Youth Athletic Association (YAA) both operates reereation athletic programs in the city. The 3R4GA has its ovm f�eilities from which it operates all of its available, programs. 41te f�eilities are > to all members ofthe p fera fee. The YAA, once ether hftnd, is a recreation program- oriented group run by volunteers. The Association provides organized rollerhorkgL basketball, baseball, and softball teams and leagues. However, it does not own or maintain any reereatio ■ park lands or recreation facilities. Instead, the Association generally uses city facilities for its activities. Recently, the YAA has been undergoing internal re- evaluation of its priorities and programs. While some residents still actively support the YAA, others believe its services can be provided best by the city. Given that the YAA does not provide recreation lands or facilities and that it is currently in a • period of re- evaluation and transition, this element recognizes the importance of the YAA programs but does not identify their programs specifically in the inventory. Historically, the private sector has provided a wide variety of recreation lands and facilities to residents in Palm Beach Gardens. While most of these facilities are reserved strictly for the use of the residents of each individual development, they still play an important part in serving the recreation needs of some residents of the city. In addition, all recent major developments have contributed funds and/or land for the improvement of public recreation facilities, in accordance with the city's development code requirements. The Oaks and PGA National and Y-D?vl Country Club developments are both examples where significant contributions were made to the city's recreation inventory. The inventory of recreation facilities presented later in this element includes both public and private facilities although the level of service standard to be adopted in this element suppo rt document ,, rill only incbi+- tbo -(- that arP r.hlicl� n�vn��l. Parks Classification Existing and projected recreation lands for Palm Beach Gardens have been defined and classified for this element. The categories presented below generally follow the size by class put forward by the NRPA. However, it should be noted that these descriptions represent a general, nation -wide, ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 2 ordinance 4, 1998 • • EAR -Based Amendment • optimum definition of park facilities. As a result, attainment of these standards varies by specific, individual community needs. Applications of these standards to smaller, residential communities • is often difficult and inappropriate. Thus, these standards should be viewed only as a guide for analyzing existing facilities in the city and when projecting the types of needs for future facilities. • • NEIGHBORHOOD PARK The neighborhood park is a "walk to ", park, generally located along streets wher8 people can walk. or bicycle without encountering heavy traffic. It serves the population of a neighborhood in a radius of up to one -half mile and generally has 2 acres for each 1,000 population. The desirable size is 15 acres. Because the service areas of a neighborhood park and an elementary school often coincide, it is desirable for the neighborhood park to physically join the elementary school when feasible. Both park and school serve the same basic population, share compatible land uses, and maintain recreation facilities that are of mutual benefit. Since recreation needs vary from one neighborhood to another, site design should be flexible in order to meet the particular recreation needs of a neighborhood. Site design should also reflect the character of a neighborhood and incorporate compatible elements of both passive and active types of recreation. The park area should be suitable for intense recreational activities. Typical facilities developed in a neighborhood park may include play apparatus, recreation buildings, multi - purpose courts, sports fields, picnic areas, and free play areas. Additional facilities may be added depending on the recreation demands of a neighborhood. CO],uMU 8101WWA A community park is a "ride to" park located near major streets or arterials. It is designed to serve the needs of four to six neighborhoods - which may be said to constitute a community - and serves community residents within a radius of up to three miles. Non - vehicular access to community parks is an important aspect of these parks. Non - vehicular access can be enhanced by bike paths and pedestrian walkways. A minimum of 25 acres for each community park is recommended, with acreage needs based on an optimum standard of 5 acres per 1,000 population. A community nark .�. .. _., . ...v iila.bv v. j.vba.ualJ allll� ♦cawaai...J iUl i11U1 w1uaalaJ ...,.a iaailllll L.J. JuJa uJ d llla �llJv. LiIV... park fulfills the recreation needs of a neighborhood, a community park is designed to meet the recreation needs of an entire community. The park area should be suitable for intense recreational activities. Typical facilities at a community park include swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, play areas, picnic areas, multi- purpose courts, recreation buildings, and sports fields. Additional recreation facilities may be included to ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 3 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment ' • • meet a particular recreation demand in a community. Adequate off - street parking may be needed • to contain parking overflow. Two important elements of every community park are the use of landscaping and the provision of passive recreation areas. URBAN - DISTRICT PARK While maintaining a level of neighborhood and community parks, the City also"wishes to include one or more district parks into the recreational system. An urban- district park is designed to serve the recreation needs of several communities, or a city and usually provides areas and facilities that are resource based. The park area may contain natural or aesthetic quality for outdoor recreation, such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, camping and trail uses, as well as active play areas. A secondary objective may be the conservation and management of the natural/cultural environment, providing opportunities for viewing, studying nature and wildlife habitat. The minimum desirable size for an urban- district park is 200 acres. The most important aspect of an urban- district park is that it provides recreational opportunities that are resource based. Design and development of all outdoor recreation resources and facilities should promote an atmosphere of beauty and serenity that is based directly on the natural environment. SPECIALIZED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES • • These sites will vary widely in size and the number of residents served. Examples of specialized facilities would include marinas, libraries, swimming pools, zoos, nature centers, outdoor theaters and publicly -owned golf courses. Specialized facilities may be appropriate in combination with a community or urban- district park. Inventory of Existing Parks and Facilities Table 7 -1 summarizes the inventory of existing park acreages in Palm Beach Gardens and distinguishes between public and private parks. Generally, the public parks offer a wide variety of facilities which are available to the general populace while the private facilities are available to only the reside -nts of a snecific dP -,,PlnnmPnt. The t:9111e that t}.o -t., m-nq and np� t "" frnir ncignoomood type parks for a total or Zz acres ana six cornmwuty type parks with a total of t 127.9 acres (see Map 7 -1). Private parks classified as neighborhood consist of 124 acres. There are no privately -owned parks classified as `community' in the city. All privately -owned parks are listed in Appendix 7A of this element. The total of all publicly -owned parks is 143.9 149.9 acres and the combined total of all publicly and privately -owned parks is 2-78 277.62 acres. (See Figures 7 -1 and ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 4 Ordinance 4, 1998 • •EAR -Based Amendment • A complete inventory of all developed public and private recreation facilities in the city is presented in Table 7 -2. As stated previously, privately supplied facilities constitute a substantial number of • the facilities available to residents. Table 7 -2 indicates that all but one soccer /multi - purpose and all but two softbalVbaseball/t- ball fields are public while all boat ramps es are private facilities. • • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 5 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • 0 • I IPR am TFF- mil . . . . . . . . . . -161 • ILI I : rag poll all rag 1 111 OF t �Jqw - I I • TABLE 7 -1 EXISTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARKS CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS Park Neighborhood - Public City Hall Plant Drive Ilex Circle South Holly Drive Total Community - Public PGA National Gardens Park - East of City Hall Gardens Park Addition Palm Beach Gardens Community Center Westminster Addition Lake Catherine Area Riverside Drive Recreation Center The Oaks Community Park Total Public Parks Total Neighborhood - Private* (See Appendix 7A for listing of all facilities.) Total Community - Private None Private Parks Total Acres 13.0 8.0 0.5 0.5 22.0 36.0 20.0 16.9 12.0 4.0 26.0 2.0 11.0 -1-23.9 127.9 -145.9 149.9 -1-24.13 127.72 0.0 124.43 127.72 "Recreation areas available for the exclusive use of each development. No outside use by the general public is permitted. Source: City of Palm Beach Gardens. Revised: December 1, 1989; February, 1991; June, 1991; October, 1992; March, 1994; December, 1997 • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 6 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment ' is • • • Figures 7 -1 and 7 -2 Public vs. Private Park Acreage 0 Private ® Public Public Park Acreage Neighborhood ® Community • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 7 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • Recreation Program An important and distinctive aspect of recreation in Palm Beach Gardens is the city- directed recreation program. The city organizes, schedules, and staffs numerous recreation programs and classes including arts and crafts, dance, athletics, exercise, community theater, and continuing education classes. A wide variety of special events are also provided. The programs are funded through a combination of general revenues and user fees. The number of programs offered and participation varies throughout the year and is, therefore, difficult to measure" However, it is estimated that in 44P 1996, the city offered over 4-59 1900 programs, classes, and athletic events which involved approximately 217,800 258.208 user- visits. This rate of participation yielded a ratio of 93 8_1 user - visits per each permanent resident of the city in 1987. III. NEEDS ANALYSIS Vision The City completed a visioning process in December, 1996. Included in the discussions was public provision of parks and recreational facilities. The community made strong statements about increasing the level of parks, recreational facilities and programs that are offered to residents. It was widely felt that the level of service adopted by the City was too low, and did not meet the actual need of the community, It was recommended that a dual level of service be adopted, comprised of a standard for park land and a standard for facilities By doing this, it is felt that active recreation needs will be better addressed through the recreational improvements that will be required in order to maintain the facility standards. Other than level of service standards the visioning effort included a mapping exercise in which the communi , designated ideal uses on the vacant properties in the City. Future park sites were included in this mapping exercise. Conceptually, new park sites are desirable adjacent to the D3yyer High School and the Timber Trace Elementary School. The City is fortunate that both conceptual park sites are located on property owned by the John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the largest landowner in Palm Beach Gardens. The Cily has the onpnrhmity to work with the Foundntion to meet recreation needs anti loeate fi,f,,re narks in thesQ 2111,;«x, wii►dh means IMIL uie VIS1011 is witn1l1 uui grasp • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 8 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment .7 • • • • • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 9 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • • Food 5 • centers- • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMEfdT 6/98 7 -10 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment C] • r • ' ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -11 Ordinance 4;1998 EAR -Based Amendment 0 1 • TABLE 7 -2 EXISTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES . CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS Facility Public Total Total Recreation (City) Private Facilities Gazebo /Pavilion /C abana 4 20 24 Basketball Courts 4 7.5 11.5 Tennis Courts 14 66 80 Racquetball/ Handball Courts 2 23 25 Tot Lot 6 7 13 Clubhouse 0 17 17 • Jogging Path/ 3 5 8 Vita - Course Pool 1 48 49 Volleyball 0 2 2 Culture Center 0 1 1 Croquet 0 1 1 Recreation Center* 2 5 7 Shuffleboard 6 11 17 Nautilus /Aerobics 0 4 4 • ' ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -11 Ordinance 4;1998 EAR -Based Amendment 0 1 • TABLE 7 -2 • EXISTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS (continued) Facility Public Total Total Recreation (City) Private Facilitiers Golf Course 1 3 4 Picnic Area 4 2 6 Marina 0 1 1 Docks 0 2 2 Jacuzzi 0 2 2 Soccer/ 10 0 10 Multi- Purpose Fields Softball /Baseball /T -Ball 23 0 23 Gymnasium 1 0 1 Horseshoes 6 0 6 Fishing Area 2 0 2 (no boating) Food Concession 5 0 5 * Major differences exist between public and private recreation centers. Source: City of Palm Beach Gardens. Revised: October, 1992; December, 1996; July, 1997. ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -12 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • 0 0 • • Our -Vision - A Strategic Plan includes the following recreational strategies: To require qll new development to provide its fair share of the cost of providing additional parks and recreation facilities through impact fees and ,park land/recreation facility dedications The dedication requirement shall focus on new, improved park, not just raw and. o To maintain parks and recreation facilities in a routine manner to ensure appropriate and safe conditions. o To acquire and improve a district ,park within the Cif Passive and active recreation opportunities are encouraged within this district park. o To encourage a sports center gathering place consistent with the `linkage' ob- ectives of the vision, which are discussed further in the Future Land Use Support Document, and to require parks to be accessible by pathways, o To encourage the private sector to provide cultural amenities in the City. Cultural components such as an amphitheater or a sculpture garden in addition to Arts in Public Places, are desired from nonresidential Pro-jects in lieu of a park/recreation dedication and impact fee. Proposed Level of Service Standard The variety of public and private parks within the City of Palm Beach Gardens makes it difficult to apply the strict park definitions and levels of service described previously in this element. By using these categories, there is no accounting for the privately -owned recreation areas or those provided by other Af?ep�iF4 Si w!) p4 t11P !�chnnl -,r th,, [IA4r As Tt, ?rIrf;t;nn th, 11CCC1S vi U1C 1CS1CIC11LS and uic size ana eontiguration of the city would make a strict application of the suggested national standards inappropriate for adopting a parks level of service standard. Therefore, the city will use a combined acreage of all improved neighborhood and community parks for the adopted level of service standard. Currently, this combined acreage includes all reereation f..,iiities park property listed on Table 7 -1 that are owned by the city plus those that are to be dedicated within the next year. Additionally, the Cijy uses facility standards to ensure that parkland is adequately improved with the facilities needed to serve the rowing population Facility standards • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -13 ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • • • are identified on Table 7 -3. These standards serve as objectives for park planning and bud etaU purposes but are not adopted as a formal component of the concurrency management system. • Estimates and projections of the permanent population for the City of Palm Beach Gardens are shown in Table 7-3 77 =4. For the purposes of this element, future recreation and open space needs are based upon the permanent, incorporated, city -wide population only. However, it is recognized that interlocal agreements and coordination between the city and other agencies can enhance the recreational opportunities of the city residents and neighboring residents of the " ncorporated area. (See Figure 7 -3 also.) In 1990, the permanent population of the city was reported by the U.S. Census at 22,965. Therefore, based on the amount of improved, public recreation lands in 1990, the level of service of park lands i-s in 1990 was 5.41 acres per 1,000 residents. Currently, residents are Provided 4.23 acres /1,000 persons This is based on the 1997 population estimate of 35,436 and recreation inventory of 149.9 acres of park land.' In an effort to minimize deficiencies and set an acceptable level of service standard, the city has determined that 34 3_7 acres per 1,000 will supply the current level of recreation demand. , the eity is already tal6ng steps to maintain this level. The City Gou has approved a ehange to the PGD regulations whieh will inerease the required park area set asi fbr major development to 690 square feet per residential i Through the `visioning effort completed in December. 1996 community - consensus directed the adopted level of service standard for park land to be increased from 3.5 acres/1,000 to 4.2 acres /1 000 The facility levels of service • were also developed as a result of the visioning process. The consensus demonstrates the residents' desires for adequate public parks and recreation facilities to be provided by the City, in addition to private facilities located in the various neighborhoods Over the next several years the City will strive to increase its level of service standards to the desired level of 4.2 acres /1.000 residents. and to formally adopt facility standards as a component of the concurrency management system. Currently, the City is able to increase from 3.5 acres/1,000 to 3.7 improved acres/1,000 residents. The `vision' directs the Ci1y to adopt a tiered level of service program which includes urban and rural standards It has been determined that rural parks are not appropriate since the area is comprised of large lot estates which have open spaces for activities that would be provided in neighborhood parks Rather the rural standard is for residents to expect to drive to nearby community and district parks for organized. active recreation. interested i its reereation f�eilities well beyond this level. 4+e E34y 1 The Westminster site (4 acres) is included in the recreation inventory since it has been acquired and is available for passive recreation opportunities and indoor programs. • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -14 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment ' • • L� ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -15 Ordinance 4, 1998 • • EAR -Based Amendment • Table 7 -3 Ideal Recreation Facility Standards FACILITIES Level of Service Standards 1 Tennis Courts 1 per 4 000 Shuffleboard Courts 1 per 7,500 Racquetball Courts 1 per 15,000 Basketball Courts 1 per 10 000 Soccer Fields 1 per 4,500 Softball Fields Lper 6,000 -Ball Fields 1 per 8,000 Baseball Fields 1 per 5,000 Rollerhocke Rinks 1 per 20,000 Skate parks 1 per 30,000 Pavilions 1 per 10 000 Picnic Area 1 per 10,000 Vita Course 1 per 30 000 Joaaina Trail 1 per 20.000 Playground/Tot Lot 1 per 7 000 Horseshoes 1 per 7 000 Fishing Area non boatl 1 per 20,000 Boat Access 1 per 40,000 Nature Center 1 per 90 000 ommuni Swimming .25 s.f. per capita 2 Pools Recreation Centers 1 per 25 000 olf Course 18 Holel 1 per 100,000 PARKS W Level of Service standards are based on permanent population (2) Includes pool, deck area and related facilities. W The City uses a combined neighborhood and community park LOS. • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -16 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment C C] I� 0 FIGURE 7 -3 Permanent Population (Est & Proj) 80000 70000 60000 50000 ennnn 30000 20000 10000 0 1970 1980 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 0 Population ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -17 Ordinance 4, 1998 • EAR -Based Amendment • • TABLE 734 PERMANENT POPULATION ESTIMATES AND PROJECTIONS CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS Year Permanent Population 1970 6,105 1980 14,407 1990 22,965 1995 34,42-7- 31,011 2000 ifs 40,369 2005 62, -fttk 50,944 2010 82, 3-44 61,519 2015 72,094 Source: U.S. Census, 1970, 1980, 1990; University of Florida, BEBR City of Palm Beach Gardens, May, 1993 Revised, July, 1993 Revised, July, 1997 FIGURE 7 -3 Permanent Population (Est & Proj) 80000 70000 60000 50000 ennnn 30000 20000 10000 0 1970 1980 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 0 Population ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -17 Ordinance 4, 1998 • EAR -Based Amendment • • '•' ": i :•' :: ■- •:' i■i G: 910 Ift-A-26BLMIEW :■" i iii : : :" ii ": i• ■' Nov 111 &VAL- 1. Y. . L Sol Level of service has been maintained through improvements and expansions to parks and recreation facilities accomplished through budgejaU expenditures and land/money dedications required of new development Projects. Residential Projects are required to dedicate 600 s f of public park land per ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -18 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment WPM 0 :•i - �� r- i :: : : AM- :: :' : i:■ i •' i i:: "': is '•' ": i :•' :: ■- •:' i■i G: 910 Ift-A-26BLMIEW :■" i iii : : :" ii ": i• ■' Nov 111 &VAL- 1. Y. . L Sol Level of service has been maintained through improvements and expansions to parks and recreation facilities accomplished through budgejaU expenditures and land/money dedications required of new development Projects. Residential Projects are required to dedicate 600 s f of public park land per ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -18 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment dwellings unit. The City_ previously required nonresidential proiecis to dedicate 10% of the project's gross -land area for public recreation purposes This requirement was erroneously deleted from the land development regulations in 1994. It has been detennined that the City should conduct a user survey to determine the recreation impact or demand generation rate of non - residential projects The survey results will be utilized as the basis for establishing specific park land dedication requirement for non- residential projects. Future Parks There is a need to plan future park locations so that new parks may be acquired or donated and improved in order to maintain level of service standards. The visioning effort depicts ideal park sites on the vision map. These sites are located along Central Boulevard. The City needs to work with the property owner to designate future park sites At this time the property owner is willing to have informal discussions. but obiects to the City designating park sites on the Future Land Use Man - unless the City is willing to o buy the property at this time. !be City does not have the fiscal resources to do such and thus is left in the position to discuss and conceptually plan for new parks. Conclusions and Recommendations Using a level of service of 3:4 3_7 acres per 1,000 residents, the city's current recreation inventory • . will meet the needs of the projected •1-995 1997 permanent population of 34,427 35,436. The � projected park acreage needs through the year 200 2015 are shown on Table 7 -45. The Ciiy has recently purchased the Westminster Church site at the corner of Burns Road and MilitaU Trail, adjacent to the Burns Road Community Center. Recreation facilities will be expanded onto this four -acre site over the next few gars. Existing structures on the site include a 6,445 square feet building (formerly a church and daycare), a tot lot, picnic tables and open space Also, the City recently purchased a 9 -acre parcel on Lilac Street immediately across from the Plant Drive park. This parcel will be improved with recreation facilities in the near future. _.Recreatinn im_�rovements are also being planned. for an R -acre nsrcel on Howell .�ua1.. „liyll LII%; k—LI seVCi'W vcaiJ ap-o as a uovcto Ljia%.;ta wolO.A L, It;X CdOW1 dediC:allull requirement ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -19 Ordinance 4, 1998 • • EAR -Based Amendment Mi &;PI. I I Lai 9 -;; ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 -19 Ordinance 4, 1998 • • EAR -Based Amendment • • Y -- r: '■ i :-- . -.. _ -- -- - -- .. i:s' " ' ISM r r : : NMI • r:.- iw i''.:: •: is :r iii ' : i ri "• - Y_ . • • • • • • : i . : r. . ii- i i _i ,: ;: i•.._ .fir_:: The City adopted a parks and recreation impact fee in 1997 The impact fee sys4em assesses each new unit built, includiny- infill development The City will utilize the fees to acquire new park pro.perty, develop the facilities needed to meet the ideal standards and to meet other demonstrated recreational needs. ROS- SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 EAR -Based Amendment 7 -20 Ordinance 4, 1998 0 • • U TABLE 7-4 5 * 1990 and 1995 are based on a level of service standard of 3.5 acres of improved neighborhood and community parks per 1,000 residents, the previously adopted level of service standard Future years are based on a level of service of 3.7 acres of improved neighborhood and community_ parks per 1,000 permanent residents It is assumed that the 9 -acre Lilac Street park and 8 -acre Howell Lane Park will be improved by the year 2000 (The Cily currently owns this propea and is planning recreation activities for each site.) Source: REP/Inc.; DESIGN PLAN/RESEARCH, December 1, 1989 7 July, 1993; March, 1994: Januga, 1298 • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 21 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • PROJECTED FUTURE RECREATION NEEDS CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 Permanent 3. 1,011 40,369 50,944 6L519 Population 22,985 34,42-7 46,756 62,494 92 72,094 Park Acreage Required* 80.4 1-203 1--63.6 24—" 288.2 108.5 149.4 1.88.5 227.6 266.8 Acreage Available 124.0 145.9 449 145.9 166.9 166.9 166.9 166.9 Surplus /(Deficit) 43.6 2-54 f 1-7-� (72-.5) (142 -3) 37.4 17.E 21.6 ( 60.7) (99_,_.91 * 1990 and 1995 are based on a level of service standard of 3.5 acres of improved neighborhood and community parks per 1,000 residents, the previously adopted level of service standard Future years are based on a level of service of 3.7 acres of improved neighborhood and community_ parks per 1,000 permanent residents It is assumed that the 9 -acre Lilac Street park and 8 -acre Howell Lane Park will be improved by the year 2000 (The Cily currently owns this propea and is planning recreation activities for each site.) Source: REP/Inc.; DESIGN PLAN/RESEARCH, December 1, 1989 7 July, 1993; March, 1994: Januga, 1298 • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 21 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • • APPENDIX 7A EXISTING PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES,1997 • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS Project Facility Acres Activity Types BallenIsles C.C. Clubhoouse 20.00* tennis, pool, clubhouse golf courses Barclay Club 0.4 pool, cabana Bent Tree 1.23 tennis, pool, aerobics picnic area Brady Golfer's Village - pool Burwick 3.50 gazebo, tot lot Camberwell 0.20* pool, clubhouse Canterbury/The Lakes 0.50 pool. rec.- center • Club Cottage 0.30 pool, cabana • Coventry 0.50 pool, gazebo Cypress Pointe L53 tennis, pool, cabana Devonshire 1.00 pool, rec.- center Dunbar Woods 1.00 pool, cabana Eagleton 0.30* pool, clubhouse Garden East Apartments 9.00* tennis, racquetball, pool, clubhouse, Garden Lakes 6.32 basketball, tennis, racquetball tot lot, vita- course Gardens of Woodberry 2.00 gazebo, tennis, clubhouse, handball lake • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 2 2 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment EXISTING PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES, 1997 • • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS (continued) Project Facility Acres Activity Types Glenbrook Condominiums 1.20 tennis, pool Glenwood 2.00 tennis, racquetball, tot lot, vita - course cabana, handball Golf Villas 1.22 pool, cabana Golfers Circle 0.70 pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, cabana Heather Run 0.30 pool, cabana Ironwood 1.00 pool, park Legends 2.00 pool • Lexington Green • 0.60 pool Longwood 0.50 pool, clubhouse Marlwood Townhouses 9.80 pool, tot lot, via - course, gazebo Meadow Brook 0.30 pool, cabana Meadows Trailer Park 2.30 pool, clubhouse, lake, shuffleboard Meridian Park 0.50* pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, cabana Mira Flores 3.40* tennis, pool, tot lot Palm Gardens 0.10* pool, clubhouse Patio Homes 1.10 pool, park PGA Resort Core 20.00* tennis, racquetball, nautilus, aerobics croquet, cabana, jacuzzi • ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 2 3 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment d EXISTING PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES, 1997 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS (continued) Project Facility Acres Activity Types pool, cabana tennis, pool, clubhouse, jogging path, volleyball, basketball basketball, tot lot tot lot gazebo tennis, pool marina, docks pool pool, clubhouse pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, picnic, j acuzzi pool, cabana pool, cabana pool pool cultural center lake, jogging path 7 -24 ordinance 4, 1998 J is Prestwick Chase 1.00 Sable Ridge 2.00 Sandalwood 2.00 Sandtree 2.92 Shady Lakes - Sienna Oaks 0.70 • Soverel Hotel 8.00* Sunset Bay (parcel 17) 0.30* Tamberlane 0.20* Tanglewood 1.50 The Barclay Club 0.40 The Bristol Club 0.20 The Oaks East/ 1.4* The Palms (parcel 6B) 0.60* The Regional Center 6.00 Town Oaks 0.50 ROS- SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 EAR -Based Amendment pool, cabana tennis, pool, clubhouse, jogging path, volleyball, basketball basketball, tot lot tot lot gazebo tennis, pool marina, docks pool pool, clubhouse pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, picnic, j acuzzi pool, cabana pool, cabana pool pool cultural center lake, jogging path 7 -24 ordinance 4, 1998 J is • EXISTING PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES, 1997 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS (continued) Project Facility Acres Activity Types Trails End 0.30 Vision One 0.20 Westwood Gardens/ 3.0* Westwood Lakes Winchester Courts 0.30 Windermere 1.10 Woodberry 2.0* is Woodland Lakes 1.00* Total Parks and Open Space .1992.98 Golf Courses Park Area * Figures are approximate Source: City of Palm Beach Gardens, July, 1997. pool, clubhouse pool, and clubhouse tennis, racquetball, pool, clubhouse basketball, lake /fountains tennis pool, cabana handball, tennis, trail, lakes, dock, clubhouse, gazebo gazebo, tennis, pool, clubhouse 1865.26 127.72 ROS - SUPPORT DOCUMENT 6/98 7 - 2 5 Ordinance 4, 1998 EAR -Based Amendment • 0 L?R,4FT Estimate Monthly Cost - Bond Issuance Monthly Cost Debt $100K $200K $300K Bond Amount Annual Debt Service Millage Home Home Home $20,000,000 $1,604,851.77 $0.35 $2.95 $5.90 $8.85 $25,000,000 $2,006,064.71 $0.44 $3.69 $7.38 $11.07 $30,000,000 $2,407,277.65 $0.53 $4.43 $8.85 $13.28 •� City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks & Recreation Bond Referendum Schedule and Action Plan July 15, 2002 Recreation Advisory Board Discussion and Action on Recommendation to the City Council August 12 Competition of Staff Suggestions for Enhancements and Construction Projects August 16 Recreation Advisory Board review of staff suggestions September 2 — 6 Referendum Language formation with City Attorney September 16 Recreation Advisory Board public input session September 17 Presentation to City Manager of Bond Referendum Plan for approval /denial October 6 Preparation of Council Agenda Item • October 8 Presentation at City Managers Staff Meeting October 17 Presentation to City Council seeking authorization to proceed with a March Ballot question October 21 Recreation Advisory Board Planning Session for Public Education Program TBA Publish Notices & Public Hearings Scheduled January 15 - Public Education Program March 2003 February 7 Ballot Wording due to Supervisor of Elections March Referendum Vote April Public Input and planning sessions for Improvements May Planning /Construction NIEMEN • • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS Recreation Division MEMORANDUM t AF Recreation Advisory Board DATE: July 14, 2002 Charlotte Presensky, CPRP, Director of Recreation THROUGH: Jack Doughney, Administrator SUBJECT: Survey Anal Attached are the results of the Parks & Recreation survey issued by the Recreation Advisory Board. A synopsis of the results can be found below. I believe these to be the key results. Distribution: Burns Road Community Canter Gardens Tennis Complex Timber Trace Elementary School Gardens Golf Course Total Number of Surveys Returned: 376 Riverside Community Center City Line Newsletter (all city residences) PBG Youth Athletic League Ranking of returns by age: Age Group Number returned 35 -44 96 65+ 86 45 -54 74 55 -64 54 25 -34 35 Under 18 9 18 -24 2 790/ of t w, i,jivvpl- i— i,11-11pri w-re f•'0111 TI.-I-1 M qr+ n 1-1 - ?11' Pr— ;�A —jfc Of the people who returned the survey, it was an even split as to whether they had kids who used the parks. Burns Road Community Center /Gardens Park was indicated that it was the most used facility. The answers were split to whether or not the City Facilities met the needs of the users. • • • Overwhelmingly, the people who responded said the facilities needed an upgrade or be expanded. Even more respondents indicated that the City should consider building more facilities. Needs as ranked by the people who said the City should considered building: Highest Extreme Need — Natural Trails Highest Moderate Need — Natural Trails Highest Low Need — Ballfields for Adults Note — Natural Trails received the most check marks Highest daily use facility — Tennis Center Highest weekly use facility — Burns Road Community Center Highest monthly use facility — Playground at BRCC Of those who answered the question about supporting a Bond Issue — 32% said yes (Note 51% of the people completing the survey did not answer or did not see the question on the back page) 39 people gave their address to be included in a resident task force. • • U o � p �u� is �•_co^ �a -� pp w Y tOn um�v: °4300 � p p w c:�tloy o' 'aka -� 7 n° OR ID � �� F o c�. o.o c. s• Q Q a n � i�• �O utN � H •. � n \�•' O ss G NON � h n i•C1p ^ �i. C c. moo »nn �•`^, 3 El nn o cc �c� I cn C v C N � o _ N fn •� Vf N P. a �H fD � � N rt O S Z � � d n EE m S Z C 1 CD rt • y a W � N - w O w . 00 0 •.q V, D m �yq p� m O ° O ® zf T F N 70 Q m N 00 N O 7 N teady -made voting bloc ►redicted for library, arts ERENDUM a IA e to hire ppolitical consultants I as L'rcole. Itue county paid Ercole, based Cst Chcstcr, Pa., $100,000 to :dinate a $175 million bonds rcndu)n in 1099. It earmarked cy for parks, cultural pro' :is, farmland buyouts and n•,`)ace preservation. It •cd by a 2.1 margin, despite an ;sition campaign organized 'irginia -based consultant Ir• r- _ingnano. That bond issue passed at a special election, :h draws a higher percentage suctlrivcn voters. lccording to the two consult- tile county should be able to the bond issues by following .c} ,::+a � here awl vnu ..,.•..,t w . vets of the county's society s ccouonty. Du blanket - voters with .ers and public information so ;le seek out the issue on the tl vdcd ballot C a Do tie the parks and culture Js to "opcn•spttce" or "green- t :c" preservation to attract en- nin 'ists. And link the Ii - p y issue with children's edu- an to attract parents. a Don't assume people will w w about die issue or will sup• it automatically. w a Don't allow the issue to be $ too closely with others on the s at — specifically the state- s e classroom -size reduction t :alive opposed by some as too h ensive. t l.ibrery and cultural leaders t k they have a ready-made )g bloc. a or die library: library pa- s. Fully 60 percent of the c Ac in the library's taxing dis- i hold library cards, said li- y Director Jerry Brownlee. v s, much of the campaign will i waged within the libraries b ascives. a '1 think we have the basis t t there of a good group of ti rs and supporters," he said. c re will be a lot of opportuni- c for people to hear about this." t ,or the ails: Primary sup- II ers will be the ticket holders influential members of cul- 1 organizations. It won't be a n :h sell; said Will Ray, presi- a : of the Palm Beach County ural Council. Users of every- g firlin the opera to children's Curtis will get information tt.what's In the bond issue how much it will cost. 'You doll [Sven have to saayy e for it,'" Ray said. 'If we do .ing more than present a ng case to our own constitu- for badly needed and popular ects, I believe they will do the of the work." :y the end of August, com- :loners will decide !tow to di- the $25 million for parks and million for cultural programs. seven commissioners plan to Y the money evenly among r disti icts. lay and cultural leaders will compiling a list of the arts munity's wishes, which al- exceed $225 trillion. A Iar parks list will be made. 3ut mostly, he said, the effort be grass roots. 'Culture and greenspace are partisan," 12a said. " I7ley do as well with Democrats as tublicans.... This is not a paign for professionals; it's a 1paign for people." Brownlee, the library direc. said he will meet soon with My officials and supporters h as the nonprofit Friends of I1brauy to decide whether to political races. And county )mmissioners might have ex- l01'ed it perfectly. Only last month did they ention, in passing, that they light want to issue the bonds. he almost off - handed discussion ,ok place when the cultural )until made a presentation ask - g for more money. Commission hairman Warren Newell said a nnbined parks and arts bond light be the way to go. Weeks laser, on Thursday, the sue stcan)rolled into a $50 mil - an proposal. County staff ment- crs were taken by such surprise iat they have yet to schedule a iecting to discuss how to garner )pular support A staff meeting launch an information cam- sign about the library bonds is •I for nextwech. ill make it more difficult to plot trategy, it would make it even ougher for opponents, who have ,u h materialize. They would ave to raise at least $100,000 for )6r voice to be heard, consultant irignano said. And that's still no guaran- ce," he said. 'A good 'No' eatn- aign could quickly make a grass re. But you still need money to )ake it a good campaign." The cornerstone of opposition ould be taxes, taxes, taxes. 'llte arts and parks bonds ould cost the owner of a 125,000 property with a home- lead exemption about $5 more a car. The same homeowner, if vinginthe library district would ave to pay an additional 9.13 if he library bond passed. Al- hough that may seem like walking- around - money, the siz- ble population of seniors on fixed income could cast a more ritical eye on the tax (tike, Cir- gnano said. Meantime, tax -wary conser- ative voters could also come out n droves, drawn by the statewide allot initiatives to reauthorize speck of the death penalty and o fix a price on future ballot ini- atives, Cirignano said. The ounty bonds could also experi- nce a backlash from those at- acted to the citizens initiative III county commissioners to two, four -year terms. On the other hand, potential egative votes could be counter - cted by the larger population of liberals who often support higher taxes for schools and the arts. Ercole said. Parents voting on statewide initiatives to reduce class sizes and provide universal preschool education probably would favor more libraries, he said. Palm Beach County lobbyist Anita Mitchell said commission- ers can win support if they re member to focus solely on Palm Beach County. I1tcy need to be honest with K!Mitchell said. "Voters here are always generous if you tell them what they're going to get and give them a vision of what their community will look like." Chairman Newell said he en- visions spending money to add „ nrd hclr, t • J:1 ntissioner Mary '.McCarty. She pointed out that Iake Worth vot- ers defeated a $19 million beach - front bond issue in March. linking this bond issue with the formerly failed initiative might not be the way to go, she sat . "1 don't understand. The city of fake Worth has voted down this proposal," she said. 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C 6 G 0 G T d 0 C A •� O =20 U u, L o m? o:?cdo C'S ai � o Say a, �x$1Om amN3�°• OOEa am xwow'�am..E a$ �0 N_ay H N IN Z` Nif WmoE a ON °0311 naa ro E.SE C EyorQ� eom EroAr O ?C=E__BMEami3E O U s w� m a as r K.. u r om•, c�ncm !O •.cd d m d. o mp ICF ._ cmamw a,ca o•� o.:.� .3 ma�z m o cm c 'Q- d.aGiU mEaa„�icAWd E`NEw 'CD b d l`1 0�1GGj • d• d �aO,pO N G N N'�AOAC AL004 (a IL Sa�EF° fwEAW + • • • t_ y l • West Palm Faces Tough Sell Over Money For Parks BYLINE: Michael Van Sickler, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer DATE: 02 -13 -2000 PUBLICATION: The Palm Beach Post EDITION: SECTION: Newspapers_ &_Newswires PAGE: 1B The inscription on the backstop of Phipps Park's Coach "Mel" Obradovich Field makes a bold promise: "You can, and you will be the best." Looking at the well- tended baseball diamonds at Phipps Park, it's easy believing that. Lush green grass frames the rich clay of the baseball diamond. Long dugouts with pine benches hug the field. A refreshment stand, clubhouse and five more diamonds are staggered throughout the park. But drive a.mife.•and. z• ialf south to Mary Brandon Park- good luck finding it, there's no sign - and' it's a different experience. A Gilbey's vodka bottle, a Budweiser can, broken glass, cigar butts and other debris sprinkle the park like dust. The field is more sand than grass and is striped with tire tracks. Two swing sets stand next to another set with its • swings snipped off. The metal rim of a basket dangles precariously from a basketball backboard. Welcome to the West Palm Beach parks, a motley system of more than 370 acres of green space with a serious Jekyll and Hyde complex. It's a system so troubled that even the officials who run it use'words such as "horrendous" to describe. City officials have until March 14 to persuade residents that the mess can be fixed and that the city can run a good parks system - as long as homeowners are willing to pick up the tab. Voters will decide whether to approve $20 million in parks improvements from a bond issue that will require a property tax increase. The bonds would cost the owner of a $125,000 house with a homestead exemption an extra $39 a year for the next 20 years. Almost every night until March 14, commissioners or city officials will meet with neighborhood groups to promote the plan and explain where the money will go. But as they go about the city stumping for the bond issue, commissioners expect to hear one question again and again: What happened to the $14 million you promised to spend on the same parks two years ago? • The answer: It's still there. Well, most of it anyway. The city has now begun to spend the money but only about $2 million has been spent so far. ./ display .cgi ?id= 3d32d7f13f3c3MpgawebI P 11013 &doc= printdoc. html &url= http %3a %2fD/o2i7/15/2002 1 Before parks officials started spending the money, they met several times with • neighbors of 17 parks to get feedback and design it to their needs. "It took us a year just to come up with a plan for these parks," said Laura Schuppert, the city's recreation director. "But things will take off in the next three months. By this summer, the city will be in a construction zone." Already, Schuppert is beefing up her maintenance staff to keep the parks clean and looking not quite so ratty. But even after that's done and the $14 million set aside in 1998 is gone, city officials say the $20 million bond issue will be needed because many parks went without money for 10 to 15 years. Consultant urged spending The drive to clean up the parks began in earnest several years ago and picked up stean; after a 1997 - study by the Orlando consulting firm Glatting,'Jaekson, Kercher Iric. The firm concluded the parks were. poorly maintained and said many were developed in a haphazard manner. Its antidote: spend more than $10 million on the most pressing needs in various parks and community centers, then find additional money for a long list of other badly needed improvements. The commission set aside the $10 million and anted up an additional $4 million • for other park improvements and the Northwood Community Center, which was added after heavy lobbying by former City Commissioner Howard Warshauer and Northwood residents. But that will just get things started, city officials say. Schuppert said the city will need the extra $20 million to finish lifting the parks system from shabby to shiny, finishing off projects that parks staff had failed to get money for in previous years and the other projects recommended in the 1997 consultant's report. But for many residents, it's a tough sell. "I'm kind of thinking we should take care of what we have instead of making new stuff," said Sue Weeg, an activist with the Old Northwest Neighborhood. AAA /r- �,-nrt rif ran't take rare of what wP have now." And commissioners must convince the city's western communities that already have their own recreational facilities that there's something in it for them. "We don't need tennis courts, racquetball courts and most of the other things they're offering us," said Ron Wise, director of operations for the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, which includes 6,000 homes. "They haven't convinced me • yet." Even residents in the city's southern neighborhoods, seen by many as important allies of the measure, seem reluctant to have their taxes increased. ./ display. cgi? id =3 d32d7fl3f3c3Mpgaweb1P11013& doc= printdoc.html &url= http %3a %2f%2 7/15/2002 r .- • Kathy Willis visits South Olive Park every day with her 16- month -old son Trent. The park stands to get $2.4 million in renovations if voters approve the bond issue, but Willis said she's happy with her park the way it is. "Our taxes are high enough," Willis said. Commissioners are spending $28,000 on "educating" voters on the parks issue. Richard Giorgio, a political consultant with Patriot Games, is managing the city's campaign. A video is being produced that will be aired on Comcast and local TV stations, and brochures and an information flier stuffed into this month's water utility bill have already been published. City courts neighborhoods But the most vital part of the campaign is the wooing of neighborhood groups, which can control voting blocs of support for the bond issue. "Yeah, getting the neighborhoods on board'.is going to make this thing work," ' said Commission President Jeff Koons, who has helped raise about $11,000 through a political action committee to drum up support for the parks. "And we have most neighborhoods on board. "It's the city's time to get its house in order," Koons said. "If we don't get • this approved, the parks will stay the same and, to put it bluntly, people won't invest any more of their private dollars in West Palm Beach." Flamingo Park's neighborhood leadership was impressed. "We took a vote on Tuesday to support the referendum and we're going to take a fairly active role in getting this measure passed," said Linda Cullen, president of the Flamingo Park Association, which represents 425 homes. "There's not a lot of emotion about it, so our support can go far." As can any organized opposition. "The western communities are dead set against it," said Jerry Greenfield, who is on the Ibis Golf & Country Club advisory board and whose newsletter reaches 700 homes. "There's other things we should be paying for, like roads and storm I II.J jj LA. C%J &.ill. lu * michael_van_sickler @pbpost.com Seeing green West Palm Beach voters will decide March 14 if they want a property tax increase to pay for $20 million in park improvements. It would be the second phase of • a campaign begun in 19R8 with more than $14 million nabbed from the sale of the city auditorium and the refinancing of the city's pension fund. Here's how much of the $14 million commissioners want to spend on each park, how much has ... / display. cgi? id= 3d32d7f13f3c3Mpgaweb1P 110 1 3&doc=printdoc.html&url=http%3a%2P/o2 7/15/2002 22 Loxahatchee Nature Center 0 0 $500,000 $500,000 • 23 Riverwalk 0 0 $300,000 $300,000 24 Northwood Community Center $2,000,000 $468,517 $3,500,000 $5,500,000 • • Other* $216,417 $65,606 $2,450,000 $2,666,417 TOTALS $14,151,641 $2,517,856 $20,000,000 $34,151,641 1),,, , r , c *Includes $216,417 in interior renovations of community centers at Gaines, Howard, Pleasant City and Vedado parks and $2.45 million for land purchases, including 50 acres on north side of Riverwalk property; 7 -9 acres next to Dreher Park; and 4 acres along Lake Worth Lagoon. 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Aaronson wanted to combine both issues into one ballot ques. tion but couldn't do it. That's be- cause all county taxpayers would pay for the arts and parks bonds, but only some would pay for county libraries. Some cities have sioncr l' Tony Masilotti men- tioned putting r..' the measures +: on a special t election ballot va in March. Aside from giving the issue time to Aaronson gain popularity, it would ensure that a higher percentage of ener- gized supporters showed up at the polls. To garner support, commis- sioners plan to divvy up the $50 million arts and parks bond equally among the seven county commission districts. That way, no commissioner would walk away short-changed. In cities like West Palm Beach, -where voters have approved a parks bond issue, all the new bond money could be spent on ails centers. And in districts such as Aaronson c, where there are no cities, the bonds could help cre- ate new parks. County Parks Director Den- nis Eshleman said hell start ask- ing commissioners what parks and recreation centers they !night want. Will Ray, executive director of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, will do the same. The council has winnowed a list of 60 arts organizations building new centers clown to 22. '11te money from the proposed bdnds would supplement some of those construc- tion projects. Ray said the commissioners' dccis(on to put ' the referendum on the ballot was as signiG- cant as its 1982 decision to Masilotti spend hotel tax money on cul- tural programs. ' °111is is a blueprint. for the fu- lum," Ile said. 'ilc cultural council began its campaign for cash in late June, when it told county commission- ers that its main source of money, hotel bed taxes, wasn't cutting it Fewer tourists stayed in county hotels after Sept. 11, reducing bed -tax collections countywide by about $2 million. Ray said it's time to add new money sources to the cultural community because the size and sophistication of Palm Beach County is growing. That argument mirrors the li. brary systems need to expand. Me population is growing at such a rate that we can't keep up," said Kathy Boyes, county library community relations manager. "People have been unhappy be- cause we don't have enough space While population in Palm Beach County grew 37 percent from 1990 to 2000, library circu- lation grew 74 percent. Last year, county libraries circulated 5.3 million items and hn,13 511,01;,1 visits. Building room? A survey by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council came up with 22 cultural f,. county organizations was conducted this • l/ u • 12A THE PALM BEACH POST FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2002 s c Facilities should grow with county, leaders sr y BONDS From L4 The challenges weren't lost on commissioners. Aaronson wanted to combine both issues into one ballot ques. tion but couldn't do it. That's be- cause all county taxpayers would pay for the arts and parks bonds, but only some would pay for county libraries. Some cities have sioncr l' Tony Masilotti men- tioned putting r..' the measures +: on a special t election ballot va in March. Aside from giving the issue time to Aaronson gain popularity, it would ensure that a higher percentage of ener- gized supporters showed up at the polls. To garner support, commis- sioners plan to divvy up the $50 million arts and parks bond equally among the seven county commission districts. That way, no commissioner would walk away short-changed. In cities like West Palm Beach, -where voters have approved a parks bond issue, all the new bond money could be spent on ails centers. And in districts such as Aaronson c, where there are no cities, the bonds could help cre- ate new parks. County Parks Director Den- nis Eshleman said hell start ask- ing commissioners what parks and recreation centers they !night want. Will Ray, executive director of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, will do the same. The council has winnowed a list of 60 arts organizations building new centers clown to 22. '11te money from the proposed bdnds would supplement some of those construc- tion projects. Ray said the commissioners' dccis(on to put ' the referendum on the ballot was as signiG- cant as its 1982 decision to Masilotti spend hotel tax money on cul- tural programs. ' °111is is a blueprint. for the fu- lum," Ile said. 'ilc cultural council began its campaign for cash in late June, when it told county commission- ers that its main source of money, hotel bed taxes, wasn't cutting it Fewer tourists stayed in county hotels after Sept. 11, reducing bed -tax collections countywide by about $2 million. Ray said it's time to add new money sources to the cultural community because the size and sophistication of Palm Beach County is growing. That argument mirrors the li. brary systems need to expand. Me population is growing at such a rate that we can't keep up," said Kathy Boyes, county library community relations manager. "People have been unhappy be- cause we don't have enough space While population in Palm Beach County grew 37 percent from 1990 to 2000, library circu- lation grew 74 percent. Last year, county libraries circulated 5.3 million items and hn,13 511,01;,1 visits. Building room? A survey by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council came up with 22 cultural projects planned or under way, with a price tag of $270 million. A survey of 60 county organizations was conducted this week and is not complete. The county commission has contributed about $10 million to some projects. Flagier Museum Boca Raton Historical Society Project Beaux Arts Railway Pavilion, an Project: Restore two 1947 passenger train R, 10(-s, re -trot oaV"on to hou<n Henry cars and build „vili„s, lunuunt needed: Not uVailawe Amount rai "u: X31 J,uuu Amount raised: $1.5 million South Florida Science Museum Jupiter Theatre Project: Construct learning center (96,000 Project To renovate the hall, build a lobby square feet) on donated county land. and add a black -box theater. Amount needed: $40 million Amount needed: $10 million Amount raised: $11.2 million Amount raised: $3.2 million Children's Museum, Boca Raton Loxahatchee River Historical Society 'Project:- Construct education, exhibition and Projects: Renovate the Jupiter pioneer home, television production facility. Tindall House, and DuBois pioneer home. Amount needed: $2.2 million Amount needed: $100,000 for Tindall House; Caldwell Theatre Company $250,000 for DuBois home Amount raised: $80,000 Project Construct a theater (30,000 square feet). Marinelife Center of Juno Beach - Amount needed: $7 million Amount $3 million Project: Construct exhibition,' education and raised: research facility (12,000 square feet) on Boca Ballet Theatre Company county land. Amount needed:, $6 million Project Build an Arts Park (includes three th ater buildings and an open -air plaza) on lane Armory Art Center leased from Boca Raton. amount needed: $20 million Project Construct Young Artist Studio facility (11,000 square feet), renovate existing build- Contra for the Arts at Ml nor Park Ing (10,000 square feet). Project: Construct an amphitheater. Amount needed: $5 million Amount needed: $6 million Amount raised: $1.5 million Amount raised: $6.5 million Norton Museum of Art Old School Square Project New exhibition and education wing Project Create museum (24,000 square fee' (35,000 square feet). and 300-space parking garage. Amount needed: $25 million amount needed: $15 million Amount raised: $15 million Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belie Glade Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park Project* Construct service facility for perform- Project Redevelop existing property and con- . Project: ing arts hall. facility. new exhibition facili Amount needed: $200,000 Amount needed: $50 million Amount raised: $90,000 Amount raised: $30 million Grassy Waters Preserve Pine JotMorida Atlantic University Project Construct two education buildings al Project Replacement facility for College of Ed- Loxahatchee Slough /River. ucation (20.000 square feet). Amount needed: $4.2 million • Amount needed: $9.2 million Amount raised: $100,000 Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Community Resource Center of Coleman Park Project Construct office and education build- Project: Construct community center with ing with parking garage. classrooms and apartments. Amount needed: $31 million Amount needed: $800,000 Amount raised: $16 million Storm of '28 Memorial Park West Palm Beach Library Foundation Project Construct memorial park with monu- Project Construct library and civic center ment and educational facility; lease 7.2 acre (100,000 square feet). from West Palm Beach. Amount needed: $30 million Amount needed: $6 million Amount raised: $615,000 Amount raised: $25,000 The $55 million library bond would pay to build two new libraries, expand five existing libraries, expand central support services and update several existing libraries by 2010: O Acreage/Loxahatchee: New 15,000- square- foot library. ■ West of Lantana: New 29,000 - square -foot li- brary. MMain Library, 3650 Summit Blvd.: Expan -. lion from 15,000 to 30,000 square feet. ■ Southwest County Branch, 2070195th Ave. S.: Expansion from 24,000 to 44,000 square feet. ■ Wellington Branch, 1951 Royal Fern Drive: Expansion from 8,000 to 30,000 square feet. The entire library expansion plan would cost $71.5 million. library impact fees on new construction would provide $16.5 million. The remaining $55 million would come from the bond refer - endurn. all Royal Palm Beach Branch, 500 Civic Center Way: Expansion from 8,000 to 20,000 square feet. ■ West Atlantic Branch, 7777 W. Atlantic Ave Expansion from 16,500 to 34,000 square feet. ■ Support services: Expansion from 63,000 t 92,000 square feet ■ Existing branches: Refurbish Tequesta, Okeechobee Blvd., Greenacres, West Boynt- on, Pahokee, Belle Glade and South Bay. in 1986; county voters ap- proved a library expansion refer. endum levying a property tali for two years. That money built 10 new buildings and expanded two H- braries. Fince then, impact fees charged to new housing •re opments have helped e: in other libraries. But not enough, said Br ::s "We just need b• qe libraries" r• marc_ceputo®pbpost.com I cNis hain!ffipbmsteom 11, ; 7 . V. � City of Palms Beach Gardens Parks & Recr'eation Survey The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is requesting your assistance with the following survey to assess present and future needs of our parks and recreational facilities. Your input, through completion of this survey, will assist the Board in a decision making process thai fully represents residents of Pairn Beach Gardens. Thank you in advance for your time and comments. 1. What is your age group? Under 18 18 -24 25 -34 35 -44 45 -54 55 -64 65+ 2. Are you a resident of the City of Palm Beach Gardens? Yes No 3. Do you have children who use the City Parks/Facilities? No—Yes— Ages 4. Which City Parks/Facilities do you use most often? Burns Road Golf Course Lake Catherine Oaks Park Plant Drive _ PGA National Riverside CC Tennis Center 5. Do you feel the existing City Parks /Facilities adequately meet all your needs? Yes No Comments: 6. Do you feel the existing City Parks/Facilities are in need of upgrading or expansion? Yes No Comments: 7. Should the City of Palm Beach Gardens consider building more Parks and Recreation facilities? Yes No Ir �...- nip—. f F- I7)! f�rnnrp on e?ch new aU11111U11A{ Idl;lliiy 1151CU Ul+l0��': �L — L.n�itii�t�, ..��u, t�l Moderate Need, L – Low Need) Aquatic Center/Water Park Ball Fields (Baseball, Softball) Adult Youth _ Band Shell _ Open Spaces Community Center Park Gymnasium Nature Trails Playgrounds Picnic Areas Senior Center Soccer Center Teen Center _ Other 9. How often do you use the City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation facilities? Please indicate each selection by placing a "D" for Daily, "W" for Weekly, "M" for Monthly, or " "N" for Never, in the appropriate space. For example, if you have a family member who is participating in the youth baseball program, please indicate a "D" in the space for Baseball Fields at the Burns Road Sports Complex. Burns Road Complex Oaks Park _ Community Center _ Playground _ Playground _ Pavilions Jogging Trail �_ _ Tennis Courts Racquetball Courts — Jogging Trail Municipal Pool _ Roller Hockey Rinks PGA Park Plant Drive Park _ Playground _ Teen Center Pavilions _ Playground _ _ Tennis Courts —Basketball Courts _ Basketball Courts —Baseball Field _ Softball Fields _ Roller Hockey Rinks Soccer/Football Fields Burns Road Sports Complex PBG Golf Course — Fields _Baseball Soccer Fields Tennis Center Lake Catherine Passive Park/Lake Catherine Sports Complex _ Jogging Trail _ Boat Ramp Softball Fields Riverside Community Center Please return this survey by May 15, 2002 to any of the following locations: Burns Road Community Center, Riverside Community Center, Tennis Center, or City Hall. You may also mail the survey to City Hall, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, attention Parks & Recreation. Thank you! • • • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board The City is currently seeking volunteers for membership on'the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. This Board makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the visioning and strategic planning of the development of parks and recreation facilities in the City. The term of office of each member of the Board is three years. Any resident seeking appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board should contact the City Clerk's Office at 799 -4122 for an application. Make a difference! Contribute to your community by volunteering! -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - Parks & Recreation Department PBG Parks & Recreation Staff Administrative Office 775 -8270 Aquatic Coordinator Kathy Specker Parks Office 775 -8261 Athletic Coordinator Justin Lucas Burns Road Community Center 775 -8270 Program Coordinator Christy Murphy Fax: 775 -8280 Special Events Coordinator Christy Wolnewitz Riverside Community Center 775 -8206 Specialized Program Coordinator Tim Kasher Fax: 775 -1002. Specialized Program Supervisor Brian Baratte Teen Center 775 -1029 Athletic Supervisor Brian Marx Municipal Pool 775 -8272 Administrative Secretary Cheryl McQuiston Sports Office 775 -8278 Registration Specialist Yvonne Sitahal Sports Hotline 775 -8256 Registration Specialist Barbara Kolb GardensArt Information 775 -8206 Senior Specialist Faith Kaminski Golf Course 626 -7888 GardensArt Coordinator Amy Stepper (PUTT) Tennis Pro Brenda Engle Tennis Shop 775 -8277 Tennis Pro Shop /Office Manager Sherrill Wallace Fax: 776 -1085 Golf Manager Jeff Hershey Parks Director Michael Kelly Facilities Director Brian McLauaghlin -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you support a Bond Issue to pay for upgrading existing Parks /Facilities and for potential new facilities which you rated in the Parks & Recreation Survey? Yes No if yes, and you would like to participate on a Resident Task Force Group to assist in the process, please complete the information listed below. Name Address Phone Numbers (Work) (Home) Additional Comments: MAP • Total Surveys: 361 R II Broken down by age: Under 18: 9 (6 orange, 2 yellow, 1 black/white copy) 18 — 24: 2 (2 pink) , 25 — 34: 35 (9 pink, 5 orange, 13 yellow, 7 blue /white, 1 black/white copy) 35-44 96 (13 pink, 34 orange, 21 yellow, 21 blue /white, 7 black/white copy) 45-54 74 (5 pink, 33 orange, 10 yellow, 23 blue /white, 3 black/white copy) 55-64 54 (4 pink, 12 orange, 12 yellow, 19 blue /white, 7 black/white copy) 65+ 86 (31 pink, 5 orange, 15 yellow, 19 blue /white, 16 black/white copy) Age Unknown 5 (1 pink, 1 orange, 3 blue /white) 2. yes — 280 (78 %) no — 80 (22 %) no answer — 1 3. no — 199 (55 %) yes —154 (43 %) yes (grandchildren) — 6 (1 %) no answer — 2 (1 %) 4. Burns Road — 212 Golf Course — 25 Lake Catherine — 25 Oaks Park — 29 Riverside — 35 Plant Drive — 12 PGA National — 79 Tennis Center — 116 5. yes —175 (48 %) no —165 (46 1/6) no answer — 21 (6 %) 6. yes — 234 (65 %) no —100 (28 %) no answer — 27 (7 %) • 7. yes — 244 (68 %) no — (84 (23 %) no answer — 33 (9 %) 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park: E-34 M - 45 L-25 X - 21 Ball Fields (Adult): E-9 M - 27 L-48 X — 10 Ball Fields (Youth): E— 15 M - 26 L-41 X - 3 Band Shell: E -9 M -36 L -4l X -21 Open Spaces: E-38 M - 39 L-20 X - 22 Community Center: E-25 M - 44 L-25 X - 16 Dog Park: E-46 M - 26 L-40 X - 27 Gymnasium: E-24 M - 30 L-26 X - 17 Nature Trails: E — 51 M-46 L — 12 X-30 Playground: E-33 M — 41 L —14 X - 8 Picnic Areas: E-34 M - 40 L— 19 X - 17 Senior Center: E — 13 M-30 L - 32 X - 26 Soccer Center: E— 12 M-26 L - 33 X — 8 Teen Center: E-36 M - 34 L — 11 X - 10 Other: E -14 M -2 L -2 X -9 9. BURNS ROAD COMPLEX Community Center D - 18 W-99 M - 41 N-40 X - 9 Playground D - 8 W-43 M - 44 N - 56 X - 5 Jogging Trail D- 19 W-46 M - 33 N - 67 X - 7 . Racquetball Courts D - 0 W-5 M - 14 N - 114 X - 1 Municipal Pool D - 11 W-24 M - 34 N-79 X - 2 • OAKS PARK Playground D D- 3 W W --14,,, M M-40 N N- 81 X X- I Pavilions D D -2 W W -4 M M -29 N N -93 X X -2 Tennis Courts D D - 8 W W - 20 M M - 17 N N - 103 X X-8 J Jogging Trail D D-9 W W - 16 M M - 16 N N-95 X X - 3 PGA PARK Playground D D -3 W W -21 M M -34 N N -80 X X -4 Pavilions D D-1 W W-5 M M-26 N N-94 X X-6 Tennis Courts D D -6 W W -20 M M -26 N N -93 X X -9 Basketball Courts D D-3 W W-7 M M- 21 N N- 100 X X-2 Softball Fields D D-5 W W-9 M M-8 N N- 115 X X-8 Soccer/Football Fields D D-1 W W-8 M M- 19 N N- 104 X X-2 PLANT DRIVE PARK Teen Center D D -0 W W -2 M M -5 N N -121 X X -2 Playground D D-0 W W-1 M M- 14 N N-114 X X-2 Basketball Courts D D-4 W W-3 M M- 12 N N-114 X X- 3 Baseball Field D D-3 W W-1 M M-6 N N- 119 X X-1 Roller Hockey Rinks D D-3 W W - 3 M M - 10 N N - 116 X X - 3 BURNS ROAD SPORTS C COMPLEX Baseball Fields D D-19 W W = 12 M M- 19 N N - 96 X X-3 S Soccer Fields D D-9 W W - 13 M M- 12 N N - 96 X X-1 P PBG GOLF COURSE D D -2 W W -6 M M -36 N N -93 X X -5 TENNIS CENTER D D-33 W W - 60 M M - 12 N N.- 83 X X-9 L LAKE CATHERINE PASSIVE P PARK/LAKE CATHERINE SPORTS COMPLEX Jogging Trail D D-1 W W - 11 M M- 17 N N - 104 X X-6 Bond Issue: yes — 117 (32 %) no — 61 (17 %) no answer — 183 (51 %) N • Under 18: 2. 7 yes, 2no i 3. 4 no, 5 yes Ages: 7, 8 14 4. Burns - 4, Golf - 1, Lake Catherine, Oaks, Riverside and Plant Dr. - 0, PGA - 2, Tennis - 5 5. 5 yes, 4 no Comments: More tennis courts, swings, shade 6. 7 yes, 1 no, 1 no answer Comments: Swings, shade, bathrooms, more tennis courts 7. 7 yes, 1 no, 1 no answer 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park - 2E, 3M, 1 L; Ball Fields - Adult -1 E, OM, 5L; Ball Fields - Youth - 1 E, 1 M, 4L; Band Shell - OE, OM, 3L; Open Spaces - OE, 4M, OL; Community Center - 4E, 1 M, 21,; Dog Park ; l E, IM, 21,; Gymnasium - l E, 3M, OL; Nature Trails - l E, 2M, 1 L; Playgrounds - 3E, IM, OL; Picnic Areas - 3E, OM, OL; Senior Center - OE, IM, 21,; Soccer Center - I E, IM, 2L; Teen Center - 4E, OM, 1 L; Other - more tennis courts 9. Burns Road - Community Center - D - 0, W - 3, M - 4, N - 0 Playground- D - 0, W -1, M - 4, N - 1 Jogging Trail -D-0, W - 2, M-2, N - 1 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 3, N - 2 Municipal Pool -D-0, W - 0, M-2, N - 3 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 3, N - 2 Pavilions - D - O, W -0, M -2,N -2 Tennis Courts-D-0, W- 0,M -2,N -3 Jogging Trail -D-0, W- 1,M -O,N -4 PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 3, N - 2 Pavilions - D - O, W- 0,M -3,N- 1 Tennis Courts-D-0, W-2, M - 3, N - 0 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W -1, M - 2, N - 1 Softball Fields -D - 02 W - 0, M - 0, N - 4 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M -1, N - 3 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 2. N - 2 Playground - D - 0, W - 0, M - 2, N - 2 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M -1, N - 3 Baseball Field-D-0, W-0, M -1, N - 3 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - 0, W - 0, M -1, N - 3 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 0, W - 2, M - 0, N - 3 Soccer Fields - D - 0, W - 2, M -1, N - 3 PBG Golf Course -D -O, W- 0,M -0,N -4 Tennis Center - D - 1, W-3, M - 0, N - 1 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W -1, M - 0, N - 4 Softball Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 5 Boat Ramp-D-0, W- 0,M -0,N -5 Riverside Community Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 4 Bond Issue: 3 yes, 4 no, 2 no answer • Ages 18 - 24: 2. 1 yes, 1 no ; 3. 2 no, 0 yes Ages: 4. Burns -1, Golf, Lake Catherine, Oaks, Riversoe, PGA and Tennis - 0, Plant Dr. -1, 5. 0 yes, 2 no Comments: The lights in the gym scoreboard flicker. Better bathrooms at Plant Drive. 6. 0 yes, 2 no, 0 no answer Comments: They seem outdated; We need a skate park! 7. 2 yes, 0 no, 0 no answer 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park -1 E, OM, OL; Ball Fields - Adult - OE, 1 M, OL; Ball Fields - Youth - OE, OM, 1 L; Bind Shell - OE, OM, IL; Open Spaces - OE, OM, 1 L; Community Certter - OE, IM, OL; Dog Park - IE, OM, OL; Gymnasium - IE, OM, OL, 1X; Nature Trails - OE, 1M, OL; Playgrounds -1 E, OM, OL; Picnic Areas -1 E, OM, OL; Senior Center - OE, OM, 1L; Soccer Center - OE, OM, 1 L; Teen Center - OE, OM, 1 L, 1 X; Other - 9. Burns Road - Community Center- D- 1, W - 0, M - 0, N - 0, X - 1 Playground- D -1 W - 0, M - 0, N - 0, X - 1 Jogging Trail - D - O, W- 0,M -0,N- I Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Municipal Pool-D-0, W-0, M -1, N - 0, X - 1 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Pavilions - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Tennis Courts-D-0, W-0, M - 0, N - 1 . Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 1 Pavilions - D - O, W- 0,M -0,N- 1 Tennis Courts-D-0, W-0, M - 0, N - 1 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Softball Fields -D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - I Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 1 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0. N -1, X - 1 Playground - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 1 Baseball Field-D-0, W- 12 M - 0, N - 0 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - O, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 1 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Soccer Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 PBG Golf Course - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Tennis Center-D-0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Softball Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Boat Ramp -D -O, W- 0,M -0,N- 1 Riverside Community Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1 Bond Issue: 0 yes, 1 no, 1 no answer • Ages 25 - 34: 2. 24 yes, I 1 no ; 3. 9 no, 26 yes Ages: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,12 4. Bums - 27, Golf - 2, Lake Catherine - 1, Oaks,;.- 5, Riverside -11, PGA - 7, Tennis - 4, Plant Dr. - I 5. 18 yes, 16 no, 1 no answer Comments: see attached 6. 26 yes, 7 no, 2 no answer Comments: see attached 7. 30 yes, 3 no, 2 no answer Comments: I'm happy with the current amount of facilities, but I would never say no to adding more! 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park - 9E, l OM, 2L, 4X; Ball Fields - Adult - OE, 7M, 91,; Ball Fields - Youth - 3E, 6M, 7L; Band Shell - IE, 10M, 4L, 1X; Open Spaces - 3E, I OM, 41,; Community Center - 6E, 8M, 4L; Dog Park - 5E, 7M, 81,; Gymnasium - 4E, l OM, 4L, 1 X; Nature Trails - 9E, 8M, 2L, 1X; Playgrounds - 7E, 8M, 2L, 1X; Picnic Areas - 9E, 9M, 3L, 2X; Senior Center - IE, 8M, 61,; Soccer Center - 2E, 8M, 51,; Teen Center - 6E, 8M, 3L, 1 X; Other - OE, 1 M, OL - fitness center, bike lanes, user friendly roads; Maybe expand one park for this (dog park) 9. Burns Road - Community Center- D-4, W -10, M-6, N - 8, X - 1 Playground- D - 0, W -13, M -10, N -1, X - 0 Jogging Trail-D-3, W- 6, M - 9, N - 11 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W -1, M -1, N - 19 Municipal Pool-D- 1, W-4, M - 7, N -14, X -0 Oaks Park - Playground D - 0, W - 4, M - 14, N - 8 Pavilions - D - O, W- 0,M -8,N- 15 Tennis Courts - D -1, W-0, M - 2, N -20 • Jogging Trail - D - 1, W-3, M - 3, N- 16 PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 5, M - 8, N - 9, X - 0 Pavilions - D - 0, W - 1, M - 5, N - 15 Tennis Courts -D -0, W -2, M -1,N- 17 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W -1, M - 2, N - 18 Softball Fields -D - O, W - 0, M - 1, N - 19, X - 0 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W - 2, M - 0, N -19, X - 0 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W -1, M - 1. N - 21, X - 0 Playground - D - 0, W - 0, M - 2, N - 20 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W -1, M - 2, N - 20, X - 1 Baseball Field - D - O, W- 0,M- 1,N -21 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - 0, W - 0, M - 3, N - 20, X - 0 Bums Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 2, W -1, M - 2, N - 19 Soccer Fields - D - 0, W - 2, M - 1, N - 21 PBG Golf Course -D -O, W- 0,M -5,N- 17 Tennis Center-D-0, W-6, M - 3, N - 16 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W -1, M - 2, N - 23 Softball Fields - D - 0, W - 5, M -1, N - 20 Boat Ramp-D-0, W- 1, M -2, N -21 Riverside Community Center - D - 8, W - 4, M - 3, N - 12 Bond Issue: 13 yes, 4 no, 18 no answer Additional Comments: • Taxes are high enough; with all the growth going on their should be money coming in without another bond. • We've been here two years and didn't know some of these existed. _ • Ages 25 — 34 #5 comments: • Step Aerobics classes in the AM, more classes during the summer • Cleaner building, work -art room • Sand - lighted - volleyball courts • More step classes in morning • Need more children's programs • Not enoughtoddler's games /facilities • Oaks Park needs more shade • PGA park playground is dirty and old equipment unsafe (swings were broken, slide old) • Need more tennis courts • More shade in toddler playground near Police Dept. needed • Would like to see a fitness center • Need upgrading • A dog park is needed! Bike friendly roads are needed! Bike friendly signs are needed. Share the roads before PGA Blvd. Becomes Okeechobee Blvd. • Some more sidewalks for winding trails that aren't blazing down heat soaked, maybe around existing parks • I wish one park could be for all dogs • • I think the Tennis needs more women's leagues at night #6 comments: • Building too small at Burns and Riverside, facilities are dirty • Sand - lighted- volleyball courts • More step classes in morning • The pool needs lots of work • Playground at PGA National and pavilions need work! I live a' /, mile away and won't go there. My daughter got filthy last time we went. • Bathroom facilities are needed • Summer classes for under 3 years old • Burns Road need renovation • More tennis courts • Tennis courts • Fitness center • Burns Road facility — lots of cracksiholes in tubes • I think the City of PBG has done a pretty pool job with Parks and Rec. areas • You do a great job keeping up the fields and Lake Catherine • More outdoor exercise options... stretching bars, etc. Other comments: • Taxes are high enough, with all the growth going on their should be money coming in • without another.bond. • We've been here two years and didn't know some of these existed. 0 Ages 35 - 44: 2. 83 yes, 13 no ; 3. 22 no, 73 yes, 1 no answer Ages: 1(1), 2(3), 3(14), 4(8), 5(14), 6(12), 7(7), 8(9),10(11),11(8), 12(10), 13(6), 14(5), 15(3), 16(3), 18(1), 19(1).• 4. Burns - 70, Golf - 8, Lake Catherine - 13, Oaks - 12, Riverside - 15, PGA -19, Tennis - 40, Plant Dr. - 4 5. 47 yes, 47 no, 2 no answer Comments: see attached 6. 71 yes, 22 no, 3 n answer Comments: see attached 7. 75 yes, 13 no, 14o answer Comments: Keep up on existing parks; More tennis courts; More tennis - love the Gardens. ' 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park -13E, 16M, 7L, 8X; Ball Fields - Adult - 4E, 6M, 15L, 2X; Ball Fields - Youth - 5E, 7M, 14L, 2X; Band Shell - 3E, 7M, 16L, 5X; Open Spaces - I IE, 12M, 8L, 8X; Community Center - 6E, 16M, 6L, 3X; Dog Park -11 E, 7M, 17L, 9X; Gymnasium - I 1 E, 7M, 9L, 5X; Nature Trails -15E, 17M, 5L, 10X; Playgrounds -14E, 13M, 5L, 5X; Picnic Areas -12E, 11 M, 9L, 6X; Senior Center - 2E, 9M,10L, 2X; Soccer Center - 6E, 7M, 11 L, 5X; Teen Center - 10E, 13M, 1 L, 5X; Other - skateboard park (3), tennis ( 8), yoga & pilates room, indoor playground, standard paved oval track for track & field, ice skating rink, racquetball courts, youth soccer fields, enclosed & covered roller hockey rinks 9. Burns Road - Community Center - D - 9, W - 32, M -14, N - 6, X - 2 Playground- D - 6, W - 24, M - 22, N - 5, X - 2 Jogging Trail - D - 4, W - 17, M - 12, N - 18 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 2, M - 4, N - 36, X - 1 Municipal Pool-D-6, W- 7, M- 16,N -18, X - 0 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 3, W - 9, M - 15, N - 19 Pavilions - D - 2, W - 4, M -12, N - 23 Tennis Courts -D -3, W - 8, M - 6, N - 3 1, X - 1 Jogging Trail -D -5, W- 9,M- 6,N -25 PGA Park- Playground - D- 3,W- 10,M- 14,N- 21,X -1 Pavilions - D- 1,W- 2,M- 11,N- 26,X -1 Tennis Courts -D -3, W- 5,M- 9,N- 31,X -3 Basketball Courts - D - 2, W - 3, M - 9, N - 29 Softball Fields -D -O, W- 1,M- 5,N- 36,X -0 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 1, W - 5, M -12, N - 27, X - 0 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 2. N - 39, X - 0 Playground -D -0, W -0, M -5,N- 36 Basketball Courts - D - 1, W - 1, M - 6, N - 34, X - 0 Baseball Field - D -1, W - 0, M - 4, N - 36 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - 2, W - 1, M - 5, N - 36, X - 0 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 14, W - 3, M - 4, N - 25 Soccer Fields - D - 9, W - 7, M - 7, N - 19 PBG Golf Course - D- 0,W- 1,M- 1.7,N- 27,X -1 Tennis Center-D- 10, W-24, M - 4, N-24, X - 3 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 1, W - 4, M - 6, N - 29, X - 2 Softball Fields - D -4, W-4, M - 3, N-29, X - 1 • Boat Ramp-D-0, W- 0,M- 4,N -35 Riverside Community Center - D - 13, W - 7, M - 6, N - 23 Bond Issue: 41 yes, 8 no, 47 no answer 7 ® Age 35 — 44 95 comments: 4 Need more clay tennis courts as planned • Not enough basketball courts indoors • More tennis courts • Skateboard park • Need more courts 0 Would like more tennis courts • Dog park and water park needed 0 We love the tennis center • More tennis courts • More tennis courts • Not enough tennis courts • Need more tennis courts • More practice boards for tennis • Tennis courts getting too crowded • Needs more tennis courts • Need more courts • Will probably need more courts soon with all the growth in North County • There isn't anywhere in PBG where you can exercise pr play with your dog • 1. Public bathrooms 2. shaded areas /canopies • Need more open park areas • Not enough space /times available to rent for additional activities and new programs • Roller hockey rinks need to be enclosed or at least have a covering over rink area • Not enough baseball/softball fields for the number or participants • We need more areas for dogs to walk — dog park • Need access to water (drinking); more Heart Health courses • Would like a quiet yoga room and more yoga classes; would also like mat pilates • All playgrounds should be restrooms • A lot of children's camps, etc. fill quickly • Need swings on Burns Road park • Could have more classes — expand art and other for ages 8 —12 • I believe there are enough parks but I feel that there is land in each area that can be better utilized. • We need a father -son night! More swim classes. Water park • Roller hockey should have covered rinks 0 Maybe add in indoor playground for warm months • Classes are too limited — summer, arts • Dance classes need more space, stage is inadequate for most events • More programs need to be offered to youth and adults • PBG should have a large park such as John Prince Park. Many small parks serve the community so some degree, but a large park should be developed to serve all needs and give a sense of true escape from the dens and over - development of our great city. • Our community is growing rapidly. We need more space to accommodate the increase. Currently we stop all programs during thg summer due to lack of space. We should have enough facilities to continue. • We would use more playgrounds #6 comments (age 35 — 44): • Soccer parking is a mess and inadequate • More tennis courts We need more tennis courts • More tennis courts • More selections of tennis classes in the day • Skate park, more clay tennis courts • Dog park and water park needed • More tennis courts and 2 walls to hit against • Upgrade pool to be more like Jupiter Aquatic Center; more tennis courts, backboard • Tennis • More parking at Burns Road baseball and soccer • Tennis courts • Need more courts • More tennis courts • Need more practice boards for tennis and courts • More tennis courts • More tennis courts an PB Gardens • Tennis courts • Need more courts • Will probably need more courts soon with all the growth in North County • More tennis courts • Yoga and pilates room • Parks could use swings at Burns Road, and the Oaks Park • The Riverside Community Center playground • Offer all day field trips for all ages • Bathrooms are in very poor conditions at PGA National and Burns Road Community Center. More basketball (indoor) courts are needed. • Soccer fields need some shade areas — trees would be great! Upgrade PGA playground. • Better maintenance of the bathrooms. They are never clean or well - maintained • It would be amazing if the schools programs could include more non - residents, and camp, too. • Oaks Park pond area needs to be cleaned and grated • Parking • A dog park • Roller hockey should have covered rinks • Classes are too limited • Playground equipment and walking tracks need improvement, upgrades. Need kiddie pools, too 7 • • Bathrooms at both centers need work badly • Upgrading — not all equipment is safe for toddlers — especially Burns Road • 1. Track for track and field. 2. Golf course tees and greens need grass and water • A dog park would be great — so many cities-have one — we are behind the times • Because they are showing wear and new residents moving in • Girls softball fields • Expansion — not enough space /times available to rent for additional activities and new programs • Burns Road. — expand play area, some new equipment — that park is used so much... • Roller hockey rinks need improvement to be enclosed and covered • Upgrade /repair baseball and softball batting cages. Baseball fields need to be watered! • Burns Road playground needs to be upgraded • Lake Catherine softball field — make it equal as the boys baseball fields on Bums Road Other comments (age 35 — 44): • Need more pleasant person working at tennis center. • Extreme need for skateboard park • All playgrounds have ant problems • (Burns Road playground) needs swings • Great job for community — Thanks • • (Oaks Park) needs a bathroom immediately • (PGA Park playground) dirty — needs upgrading • (Would participate) to help plan a dog park • As our open spaces disappear, PBG must preserve ample green space, recreation, and natural areas before the area loses its ability to claim the areas. Thank you for all your efforts and hard work. • I would help out with creating a dog park. • (Picnic areas) — leave trees — it's hot here! (Oaks Park) needs shade trees! No baby or child can take that sun. The person who designed it must not have children. • .j • Ages 45 - 54: 2. 58 yes, 16 no 3. 38 no, 36 yes,4-cr Ages: 1(0), 2(0), 3(0), 4(2), 5(2), 6(0), 7(1), 8(3), 9(2), 10(1), 11(5), 12(5), 13(8), 14(5), 15(3), 16(1), 17(2),„18(1), 19(1), 20(1), 21(2) 4. Burns - 39, Golf - 6, Lake Catherine - 8, Oaks - 7, Riverside - 3, PGA -14, Tennis - 41, Plant Dr. - 3 5. 26 yes, 44 no, 4 no answer Comments: see attached 6. 52 yes, 16 no, 6 no answer Comments: see attached 7. 60 yes, 7 no, 7 -no answer 8. Aquatic Centet/Water Park - 7E, I OM, 6L, 3X; Ball Fields - Adult - 3E, 3M, 12L,10X; Ball Fields - Youth - 3E, 5M, 9L, 1 X; Band Shell - 4E, 7M, 13L, 4X; Open Spaces -12E, 11 M, 4L, 7X; Community Center - 8E, 5M, 7L, 4X; Dog Park -15E, 8M, 8L, 8X; Gymnasium - 5E, 9M, 6L, 7X; Nature Trails -18E, 11 M, 3L, 9X; Playgrounds - 6E, 12M, 3L, 2X; Picnic Areas - 7E, 12M, 3L, 2X; Senior Center - 4E, 8M, 7L, 1 X; Soccer Center - 3E, 8M, 8L, OX; Teen Center - 9E, 8M, 4L, 1 X; Other - 8E, 1 M, 1 L, 6X: tennis (13), yoga (2), horseback riding 9. Burns Road - Community Center - D - 2, W -17, M - 8, N - 8, X - 2 Playground- D- 1, W -4, M - 4, N -18,X- 0 Jogging Trail -D -7, W- 14, M- 6,N -10, X -0 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 2, M - 5, N - 22, X - 0 Municipal Pool - D - 3, W - 8, M -6, N -12, X - 0 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 0, W -1, M - 5, N - 21, X - 0 Pavilions - D - 0, W - 0, M - 4, N - 23, X - 0 • Tennis Courts -D -3, W- 7,M- 3,N- 21,X -3 Jogging Trail - D - 2, W - 2, M - 5, N - 22, X -1 PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W -1, M - 7, N -18, X - 0 Pavilions - D - O, W -1, M- 4,N -22, X- 1 Tennis Courts -D -2, W -3, M- 7,N- 16,X -4 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 1, M - 5, N - 20, X - 0 Softball Fields -D - 0, W - 1, M - 2, N - 23, X - 0 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W -1, M - 4, N - 22, X - I Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W -1, M - 0. N - 25, X - 0 Playground - D - O, W -O, M- 4,N- 22,X -0 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W -1, M - 3, N - 22, X - 0 Baseball Field - D - 0, W -.0, M - 0, N - 25, X - 0 Roller Hockey Rinks -D -1, W - 0, M - 1, N - 24, X - 0 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 2, W - 4, M - 2, N -18, X - 1 Soccer Fields - D - 0, W - 2, M - 3, N - 20, X - I PBGGolfCourse - D - O, W- 1,M -9,N- 17,X- 1 Tennis Center- D - 13, W -19, M - 2, N - 16, X - 4 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 3, M - 8, N -16, X - 0 Softball Fields - D - 2, W - 1, M.- 3, N - 21, X - 1 Boat Ramp- D- 0,W- 0,M- 1,N- 23,X -0 Riverside Community Center - D - 4, W - 2, M - 6, N -15, X - 0 • Bond Issue: 30 yes, 10 no, 34 no answer . j 0 Age 45 -54: 1 #5 comments: • Yoga rooms — noisy — not conducive to goad practice • There should be more women's evening groups Iike the weekend round robins. • But would like a full -time yoga facility • Tennis park is great! • They need bathrooms and some remodeling in existing bathrooms • Washrooms'— Lake Catherine are appalling. • Need dog park. • I would like a park to walk my dog in. • Need more courts or limit practice time and leagues. • We need more courts • Could use more tennis courts. • Need more tennis courts • More court time • Need more clay courts • We need more tennis courts • More clay courts! • Spraying for bugs . • • More tennis courts at the Tennis Center Need more tennis courts • Need more courts • More tennis courts • Tennis courts are too crowded • Need more tennis courts • More tennis courts at tennis club • Tennis courts are not always available (at prime times) • Would like to see additional courts • More tennis courts are needed, clay courts at tennis center • We need a dog park • Add more racquetball courts (4 -wall preferable) and more tennis courts • I need more green space • Need a tennis backboard — more pool hours for lap swimming for adults • Too few tennis courts • Except would like a dog park! • Horseback riding is not adequate • More basketball gyms and parking at Lake Catherine makes all the sense • The jogging trails are kept in wonderful shape! • Would like to see dog park • 1 would like a locker room or at least a stall to change clothes; not the restroom • • Public pools hours are very limited. #6 comments (age 45 — 54): • A special yoga area with good colors— sound proof — lighting • A room geared for yoga • Yoga facility would be great s' • Getting old • They need bathrooms, and some remodeling in existing bathrooms. Also might be nice to have park near City Hall — tree area in front of building • Better art gallery like Coral Springs • . Washrooms — Lake Catherine are appalling • Roller rink can be upgraded with a roof over them. Kids cannot use when it is wet. I understand a cover is being built for Martin County roller rinks. • Always improve • Youth center needs a lot. Stinks — needs new carpet in media -game room. • Build practice courts so we do not have to limit our play because 3 or 4 courts are for practice • Need more tennis courts • There is always a need for more safe and clean recreational facilities. • Raise number of courts (tennis) backboard, etc • More tennis courts, racquetball courts • More tennis courts at the tennis center • More tennis courts • Tennis Center • More courts • Need more tennis courts • Need more courts • We need more parks and green space • More tennis facilities • Tennis • What happened to the stadium court and added courts talked about when Tennis Center was opened? • Tennis • Tennis courts • Not enough courts /too many courts reserved for lessons and league play • More courts (tennis) are badly needed AT the tennis center — not another facility • Expand for a dog park • Community Center needs remodeling. More gyms needed • Add more racquetball courts (4 -wall preferable) and more tennis courts • More tennis courts are needed. There were 8 courts in 1979 and there are still only 8. • Shade is needed (trees) in a circle around children's playground. It gets very hot. • Jogging courses, nature or open spaces • Dog Park • I'd rather see new one (facility) added to existing. • • Oaks Park could use a restroom and water fountain. I see kids using the ground by the canal as a bathroom. • • Locker room for changing clothes after work for exercise • Pool is inadequate for City's needs; gym at community center needs upgrade Other Comments (age 45 — 54): • Expansion of Art Center • I do not support anything that will add taxes!! • We pay enough in taxes to support this already! • I live in PBG and pays my membership (tennis) and that reason is in order that I do not have to worry about playing when I want to play, not having to be told a league is playing at a sudden time or so many courts are for practice. I want to play when I call and play until I want to stop. "Very upset" • Tennis courts needed. • More tennis courts @ tennis center are necessary • With all of the new developments in the area we will definitely need more recreational facilities. • However, aren't taxes high enough. How about making developers set aside more parks! • We need to expand the Tennis Center. • (Burns Road jogging trail) should be a mile, though. • We need a dog park. A lot of us here in the Gardens have dogs, yet at every park there is a sign — No Dogs. We take great pride in cleaning up after them and would love to throw a ball to them off leash. We pay taxes, too. Won't you consider a space designated for us? Thank you. • Could a water -fed source be installed for dogs? • Would love a dog park near "E" (on map). • Thank you for our beautiful city! • (Community Center) on Northlake at canal across from Pep Boys with parking for Lake Catherine and bathroom facilities for both. • Children all grown up now — don't use park anymore. • .j • Ages 55 - 64: 2. 38 yes, 15 no, 1 no answer 3. 46 no, 5 yes, 3 grandchildren Ages: 1(1), 5(2), 7(1), 12(5), 4. Burns - 23, Golf - 4, Lake Catherine - 1, Oak.4, 2, Riverside - 2, PGA -16, Tennis -15, Plant Dr. - 0 5. 29 yes, 20 no, 5 no answer Comments: see attached 6. 33 yes, 16 no, 5 no answer Comments: see attached 7. 31 yes, 19 no, 4 no answer Comments: Buy more land; reduce density 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park -1 E, 2M, 6L, 3X; Ball Fields - Adult -1 E, 5M, 3L, 3X; Ball Fields - Youth - 2E, 2M, 5L, OX; Band Shell - IE, 5M, 3L, 7X; Open Spaces - 9E, 1M, 1L; 3X; Community Center - 1 E, 5M, 4L, 4X; Dog Park - 5E, 2M, 4L, 5X; Gymnasium -1 E, 1 M, 6L, 2X; Nature Trails - 3E, 4M, IL, 5X; Playgrounds - OE, 4M, 3L, OX; Picnic Areas - IE, 3M, 3L, 4X; Senior Center - 2E, IM, 5L, 5X; Soccer Center - OE, 2M, 5L, 2X; Teen Center - 4E, 4M, IL, IX; Other - 5E, OM, 1 L, 1 X: tennis (3), art complex, shooting range, (community center) west of turnpike 9. Burns Road - Community Center ` D - 0, W - 11, M - 7, N -10, X - 2 Playground- D- 0, W-1, M - 3, N -17, X -2 Jogging Trail - D - 2, W - 5, M - 4, N -14, X - 1 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 21, X - 0 Municipal Pool - D -1, W - 2, M -1, N -18, X - 1 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 2, N -15, X - 1 Pavilions - D - O, W -O, M- 1,N- 15, X- 1 • Tennis Courts-D- 1, W-4, M- 1,N- 14,X-2 Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 0, M - 1, N - 14, X - 2 PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 4, M - 2, N -13, X - 2 Pavilions - D - 0, W - 1, M - 3, N - 13, X - 2 Tennis Courts -D -1, W- 4,M- 3,N- 15,X -0 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 1, M - 3, N -15, X - 0 Softball Fields -D - 2, W - 0, M - 0, N - 16, X - 3 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 2, N -16, X - 0 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 17, X - 1 Playground - D - 0, W - 1, M - 0, N -16, X - 2 Basketball Courts - D -1, W - 0, M - 0, N -17, X - 0 Baseball Field-D-0, W- 0,M- 0,N- 17,X -0 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - 0, W - 1, M - 0, N -16, X - 0 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 0, W - 1, M - 0, N -16, X - 1 Soccer Fields - D - O, W - 0, M = 0, N - 17, X - 0 PBG Golf Course-D- 1,W-2,M-2,N- 13, X - 0 Tennis Center-D-5, W-5, M - 2, N - 13, X - 1 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 1, M - 1, N - 15, X - 1 Softball Fields- D- 0,W- 0,M- 3,N- 17,X -0 Boat Ramp -D -O, W- 0,M -0,N- 17,X -0 Riverside Community Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 3, N - 15, X - 1 Bond Issue: 13 yes, 13 no, 28 no answer Age 55— 64 #5 comments: • Do you have any location for free tennis betides PGA National? • There should be a facility specifically for art • Need additional arts /crafts space • More Senior softball fields • Need more tennis courts • Need additional tennis courts at Tennis Center • Just need more green space. More tennis courts ' • Need more courts (tennis) • Need more tennis courts • Need more tennis courts • We need a public shooting range • I use the park when my granddaughter visits • Need bathroom facilities available earlier, later and on weekends at Burns Road • Walking trail is always a mess (torn up and water puddles from sprinklers) • I would like to see more daytime classes in the recreation facilities. Many of us who are older like daytime classes instead of night. • Would like baby swing in more parks; bathroom in Oaks Park and playground at tennis • • courts Lake Catherine water full of debris and weeds. #6 comments: • Do you have any location for free tennis besides PGA National? • Better arts & crafts facility • There should be a facility specifically for art • Would like a more updated and larger art class facility • Need additional arts /crafts space • Have not really evaluated existing facilities • Modernization • Need more tennis courts • Need additional tennis courts at Tennis Center • Green space • Tennis • Need more tennis courts • More tennis courts • They are not used most of the time • Dog Park • The trail need to be at least one mile • Upgrade walking trail at Burns Road • • • I haven't used them Pool needs reliable phone system — recording stating if pool open that day to avoid trip for nothing j • Other comments (age 55 — 64): ; • PBG's high tax rate should be sufficient to build a few new tennis courts • I don't want any more housing developments. I don't want any more traffic. I don't want my taxes raised. Traffic on these roads (PGA Blvd. And Northlake Blvd.) are sickening. • My 2 children used your facilities (all or them) for years — now 18 and moving on — always excellent facilities. • Need to keep pace with the growth for the children now and in the future • Why don't you stop trying to find ways to spend. ' • Not enough green space • Riverside sidewalk to Burns — daily • *Lake Catherine — R.C. sailboats • n U • Ages 65 +: 2. 65 yes, 21 no 3. 75 no, 7 yes, 3 grandchildren, 1 no answer Ages: 6,7,8,10, 14, 15, 20 4. Burris - 47, Golf - 4, Lake Catherine - 2, Oaks;,- 3, Riverside - 4, PGA - 21, Tennis - 9, Plant Dr. -1 5. 48 yes, 30 no, 8 no answer Comments: see attached 6. 43 yes, 35 no, 8 no answer Comments: see attached 7. 38 yes, 38 no, 10 no answer Comments: see attached 8. Aquatic Center/Water Park - OE, 4M, 3L, 3X; Ball Fields - Adult -- OE, 5M, 4L, 5X; Ball Fields - Youth - 1 E, 5M, 1 L, OX; Band Shell - OE, 7M, 1 L, 4X; Open Spaces - 3E, 1 M, 2L, 4X; Community Center - OE, 8M, 2L, 5X; Dog Park - 7E, 1 M, 1 L, 5X; Gymnasium -1 E, OM, 1 L, 1'X; Nature Trails - 5E, 3M, OL, 5X; Playgrounds - 2E, 3M, 1L, OX; Picnic Areas - 1 E, 5M, 1L, 3X; Senior Center - 4E, 3M, 1 L, 18X; Soccer Center - OE, 1 M, 1 L, 1 X; Teen Center - 3E, 1 M, OL, 1 X; Other -1 E, OM, OL, 2X: tennis courts, art studio 9. Burns Road - Community Center - D - 2, W - 25, M - 2, N - 8, X - 1 Playground- D - 0; W -0, M- 1,N- 13, X - 0 Jogging Trail - D - 3, W - 1, M - 0, N - 11, X - 6 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M -1, N - 12, X - 0 Municipal Pool - D - 0, W - 3, M -1, N -13, X - 0 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 1, N -14, X - 0 Pavilions - D - O, W -0,M- 1,N- 14,X- 1 Tennis Courts - D - 0, W - 1, M - 3, N - 13, X - 2 Jogging Trail - D - 1, W - 1, M - 1, N - 12, X - 0 • PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 1, M - 0, N -15, X - 0 Pavilions - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 15, X - 2 Tennis Courts-D-0, W-4, M - 2, N- 13, X - 1 Basketball Courts - D -1, W - 0, M - 0, N -15, X - 2 Softball Fields -D - 3, W - 7, M - 0, N -15, X - 4 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 15, X - 0 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -16, X - 0 Playground - D - O, W -0, M -1, N -16, X- 0 Basketball Courts - D - 2, W - 0, M - 0, N - 16, X - 1 Baseball Field- D- 2,W- 0,M -0,N -16,X- 1 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -16, X - 1 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D -1, W - 1, M - 1, N -13, X - 1 Soccer Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 14,X-0 PBG Golf Course-D- 1, W- 2,M- 3,N- 13,X -2 Tennis Center - D - 4, W - 3, M -1, N -12, X - 1 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W -1, M - 0, N - 15, X - 3 Softball Fields-D-0, W-0, M - 1,N- 14, X- 1 Boat Ramp - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 14, X - 2 Riverside Community Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 6, N - 10, X - 1 Bond Issue: 17 yes, 19 no, 0 no answer • 11 • Age 65+ #5 comments: • Need Seniors Center,. • Need Senior Meeting Place • Summer place needed for Bingo and cards • We are a growing community — we need to expand our facilities for our growth • There is need for a seniors center • Where is the shuffleboard court? No summer activity. • Can't use S.C. in summer for Seniors • We need a Senior Hall or our own to play cards and other activity daily and at summer, too • Watercolor meets in Auditorium which does not have any natural light. • The playground needs updating such as swings, etc. • Great staff at Tennis Center • Need more courts • Need more tennis courts • A dog park would be a great addition (we don't own a dog) • Would like a place to let dog run • Golf course inadequate • We need Senior Center • More shade #6 comments: • Need Senior Center • Need summer place to meet • We are a growing community — we need to expand our facilities for our growth. • Add clay to Burns Road trail • A Senior Center • Restroom — Burns • We need people to keep them clean • More Seniors space • Need a room for Seniors use during summer • Better arts & crafts facility • Art studios • Art Center • A new art center for students • I have no experience re: the Burns Road complex • More tennis courts • Shuffleboard courts • They are well- maintained and number is adequate • Would like a place to let dog run • • Golf course • Seniors facilities and reasonable activity cost -wise • • Senior Center • Don't really know #7 comments (age 65 +): N. • A senior center • Need Senior Center • Need summer place to meet • Only shuffleboard • Senior Center • Yes, a place for Seniors ? • Only Senior Center • Or expanding • As the population increases — in the new developments • Remodel church for Seniors • Perhaps later as City grows (land should be available for such use) Other comments: • Where do the Seniors go in Summer? • Shuffleboard courts • • Seniors need a community center of their own to be open year round and could be used every day for different interests — a van to take group on lunch or day trips. • Senior Center promised for years, Extreme need. • A nurse to take blood pressure weekly at Center. Need a van to transport Seniors to "Lunch Bunch ". • I'm employed by the Parks & Recreation of P.B. Gardens. • Most interested in expanding Tennis Center. • Thanks! But I'll pay more taxes to make PBG great! • Activities are too expensive for families. Let's give all children a chance. • Age Unknown: 2. 4 yes, 1 no 3. 3 no, 2 yes Ages: 12, 14, 14, 16 4. Burns -1, Golf - 0, Lake Catherine - 0, Oaks ,,0, Riverside - 0, PGA - 0, Tennis - 2, Plant Dr. - 2 5. 2 yes, 2 no, 1 no answer Comments: Need more courts; Roller Hockey rink needs covers like Martin County's new rink. 6. 2 yes, 1 no, 2 no answer Comments: Need more courts; Cover rinks 7. 1 yes, 3 no, 1 no answer 8. Dog Park - IE; no other answers 9. Burns Road - ' Community Center - D - 0, W -1, M - 0, N - 0, X - 0 ' Playground - D - 03 W -0, M - 0, N -1, X• - 0 Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 1, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Racquetball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Municipal Pool- D- 0,W- 0,M- 0,N -1,X -0 Oaks Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Pavilions -D -0, W - 0, M - 1, N - 0, X - 0 Tennis Courts -D -0, W- 0,M- 0,N -0,X -0 Jogging Trail -D -0, W- 0,M -0,N- 1,X -0 PGA Park - Playground -D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Pavilions -D -0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Tennis Courts-D-0, W-0, M -1,N-0, X - 0 . Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Softball Fields -D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Soccer/Football Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Plant Drive Park -Teen Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Playground -D -0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Basketball Courts - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Baseball Field -D -0, W- 0,M -0,N- 1,X -0 Roller Hockey Rinks - D - 0, W - 1, M - 0, N - 0, X - 1 Burns Rd. Sports - Baseball Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Soccer Fields - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 PBG Golf Course- D- O,W- 0,M- 0,N -1,X -1 Tennis Center- D -0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 0, X - 0 Lake Catherine - Jogging Trail - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N -1, X - 0 Softball Fields-D-0, W- 0,M- 0,N -1,X -0 Boat Ramp - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Riverside Community Center - D - 0, W - 0, M - 0, N - 1, X - 0 Bond Issue: 0 yes, 2 no, 3 no answer • %Im Bwc _GhGpri, *p CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 4404 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4659 X RECREATION DIVISION Eric Jablin TO: Recreation Advisory Board Members Mayor Carl Sabatello FROM: Cheryl McQuistonb`� Vice Mayor Administrative Secretary David Clark Mayor Pro Tem DATE: July 22, 2002 Joseph Russo Council Member RE: Recreation Advisory Board Meetings Annie Marie Delgado Council Member The Special Recreation Advisory Board meeting that was planned for Monday, August 5th has been rescheduled due to a conflict in meeting location. It is now it Hall, for Monday, August 12th, 7:00pm in the Council Chambers — City Hall, located at 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. The Regular Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Monday, August 19`h has remained the same. It too will be held at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers — City Hall. Please contact this office at 775 -8270 by Thursday, August 8th to confirm your attendance. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me. clm CC: Annie Marie Delgado Ron Ferris Jack Doughney Patty Snider :7