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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
4404 BURNS ROAD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
PHONE (561) 775 -8270 • FAX (561) 775 -8280
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SUSAN MILLER
Director
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 1999
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Tuesday, November
2, 1999 at Riverside Community Center, 10170 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens and was
called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present included: Susie Kendall, Chairperson, Jim Maynor, Co- chair, Mike Simon, Ed
Oliver, Susan Miller, Director /Parks and Recreation, Brian McLaughlin, Assistant Director /Parks
and Recreation, Bette Bates, Alt. and Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado. Not present: Charles Toney,
Pam Didio, Tory Buckley, Chris Holmes, Alt.
I APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
*The minutes from the September 21, 1999 meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board were approved as written.
II DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
TEEN CENTER UPDATE
*At last meeting agenda focused on support for the expansion of teen center at Plant
Drive Park; skate park to be complete by Fall 2000. Storage, concession and restrooms have been
approved. Drainage problems being worked out by Lindahl Browning.
*Expansion would afford space enough for a multi - purpose center with room for T.I.P.S./
PAL office; Sy Fine offered to spearhead a group of local businesses to fund a community
service program for our youth.
*High school baseball program complaining that Plant Drive Park is not enough space for
all the activity areas.
*City Council acknowledged receipt of the letter from our board supporting renovation of
our teen center.
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DISTRICT PARK UPDATE
*North County District Park planning meetings with Commissioner Karen Marcus and
County Parks and Recreation Director Dennis Eschelman continue to be held discussing usage,
maintenance and other municipalities involvement.
*Non - resident rates theoretically could be charged for participants residing outside Palm
Beach County; resident rates would apply to all county residents.
*Adjacent to the 82 -acre property purchased by the county deeded to the City is 33 acres
bought by the City for a community center and additional tennis courts; programs and activities
at the future community center would have applicable resident and non - resident fees as we have
now.
*Suggested park amenities: aqua park, basketball/volleyball areas, amphitheater, open
space passive areas with grills, picnic tables and trails.
*Problem encountered in initial meetings is that local municipalities want their leagues
and associations to use this park for practice and play; the City will be developing, maintaining,
and staffing park. This is an issue that will be worked out.
*Privately franchised roller hockey rinks have been suggested; City will have hear pros
and cons.
*Much growth anticipated in the City and impact fees for recreation will generate
revenue; park will be developed in phases due to cost restraints. A workshop must be held for
City Council and Advisory Board to talk about funding.
*After property is purchased, a conceptual plan will be developed.
*Recommend wording in a letter to City Council from the Board: this park should be less
intense in concept and not include levels of service such as ball fields but for general use of the
public in a passive meeting place atmosphere to encourage relaxation and enjoyment of leisure
time.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE
*Golf Digest funding a park with ballfields.
*City Anniversary 40`h Birthday Celebration may be in conjunction with the Grand
Opening of City Hall; food entertainment, concert band, chorus and other festivities.
*Chairperson presented letter written to Bobbie Herakovich wishing her well.
III ADJOURNMENT:
*The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dee Schneider
Administrative Secretary
NOTE: *The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be
Tuesday, January 11, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at Burns Road Community Center.
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