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• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY CENTER
4404 BURNS ROAD
MAILING ADDRESS: 10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL
PALM BEACH GARDENS. FL 33410
627 -2558
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
October 6, 1987
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board met in the Conference Room of the Community Center on.
Tuesday, October 6, 1987. Those in attendance: Chairman
Chuck Campbell, Betsey Yerry, Ellen Finnerty, Art Kaminski,
and Kevin Feeney. Absent were Cindy Cody, David Kanter, and
Council representative, Dick Feeney. Also in attendance was
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, Sue Ruskay.
Chairman Chuck Campbell called the
He stated that the City is hiring a
the city and compile overall future
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
and stress the most important items
• growth.
neeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
contract planner to survey
and present needs. The
would like to make a list
to be considered for future
Another item for discussion is the Youth Athletic Association
and the problems this volunteer group is having with its
sports programs.
Under old business, some minor needs at parks in the city
were discussed. Those include:
The water fountain at PGA National Park needs some
steps for pre- school children.
The fields at PGA National Park are locked on week-
ends and holidays and the board would like these to
be open to the public.
The Bahia grass on the soccer fields and softball
out - fields is so high the balls will not roll. The
ground under the grass is spongy and it is hard to
get good footing.
Sue Ruskay stated these items should be brought to the attention
of the Parks and Recreation Director, Doug Hood.
Ellen Finnerty asked about additional tables and grills for the
area around "Playscape" and Sue Ruskay stated these items are
• in the new budget and will be ordered in the near future.
Additional playground equipment will also be ordered, as well
as the remainding lights for the softball fields at Gardens Park.
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Kevin Feeney stated that the basketball courts at Plant
• Drive Park are in poor condition. The surface needs
attention, the rims are bent, and nets'are missing. It
was suggested that metal nets be welded on to try to
alleviate the constant theft of the nylon nets.
Art Kaminiski stated that the lights on the public
tennis courts by Military Trail need replacing. Sue
Ruskay said the shrubs around the membership.tennis
courts are in the process of being replaced.
Chuck Campbell brought up the condition of the soccer
fields at Gardens Park. The grass does not seem to be
maintained and there are numerous weeds and bare spots.
There was a discussion on the problem of overcrowded
programs and the limited enrollment of some of the more
popular pre- school classes at the Community Center.
It comes down to the fact that there is not space for
additional classes and programs.
The use of lights at Gardens Park for soccer practice
at night was discussed. Chuck Campbell said he would
like information on the cost per hour to have the lights
on. Either the teams that want to practice at night
could pay this fee or the registration fees for the
• soccer program could be raised to cover this expense.
Chuck Campbell reported on a recent YAA meeting he attended.
The YAA is having problems obtaining volunteers for all
their open positions. Their programs have grown so that
now the directors of the sports must work constantly to
to have things run smoothly. The question was raised -
should the Parks and Recreation Department play a role
in the organization of some of the YAA's programs?
The YAA wants to direct its own organization; however
they may not have a basketball program without a director.
It was decided the YAA will have to approach the Parks
and Recreation Director, Doug Hood, to request any help
with their programs.
The Advisory Board would like to discuss future recreational
needs with the City Planner. Some facilities and improve-
ments may include:
The purchase of the property behind the Klock Co.
A city golf facility.
A new swimming pool.
Expand the present tennis facilities.
• Additional athletic areas.
A new regional center.
Expansion of the present Community Center.
Ellen Finnerty suggested that the Advisory Board send a
• letter to the City Council recommending a few items
for future consideration instead of a long list. It
was decided that the time dependent item is the
purchase of the property behind the Klock Co. Chair-
man Chuck Campbell stated he would draft a letter to
the Council with this recommendation.
Hopefully, the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
meeting will be with the City planner to discuss the
needs of the department.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Sellers
Secretary
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