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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes RAB 102102CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 0 AGENDA October 21, 2002 7:00 PM Council Chambers — City Hall 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Forum Review and Analysis • 4. Parks Division Update 5. Recreation Division Update 6. Comments By The Public 7. Comments By Board Members 8. Adjourn n U PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on October 21, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Tory Buckley, Mary Ann Hedrick, Phil Milton, Bert Premurosa November 11, Wendy Walker, Dave Lill, Michael Axelrod, excused; George Schmidt. The chair was addressed as to whether the Council Liaison was present; and Jack was present. III. FORUM REVIEW AND ANALYSIS Richard Jackson, presentor from Glatting Jackson gave an overview of the Workshop that was held on Saturday, October 19,2002. Oaks Parks does not require capital improvements Focus on new or improve General beautification Restroom upgrade Municipal Pool- to upgrade the facility, have better adult usage such as: showers, and lockers. Lake Catherine —list as a separate item for discussion. Riverside —two issues (1) building, (2) site, a need for a building and a site to Accomdate. Burns Road Community Center —what can this site handle? Is our main concern Amphitheater —how this space can handle large crowd of people District Tennis Courts —need more courts and pro shops Richard Jackson apologized for calling the Tennis Court the District Tennis Court. Gardens Park — beyond the fields a lot of work need to be done from the batting cages and how people move around the fields. Signage and Way Find age is needed. Plant Drive Teen Center —need a building for this site PGA Park — access and operational Sandhill Crane —it's a go Our regular meeting should continue on the Third Monday of each month, so we will be able to meet the City Council Meeting. It was also suggested that our next meeting is scheduled for November 11th, which is Veteran's Day, the date will be changed. IV PARKS DIVISION UPDATE Tree re- located from 1 -95 to Holly Drive and I -95 from Northlake to PGA, survival rate is 15 %. Irrigation of Skate Park The re- location of the trees has allowed us to save "thousands" of dollars. V. RECREATION DIVISION UPDATE Dedication of the first "Art" piece in the lobby, on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. On October 30th, Volunteer Banquet will be held at the City Hall from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. The Recreation Brochure will be available on November 7, 2002 Opening of the Skate Park —late November Will be working with Police Dept. and the PAL Program to help with the teen at the Skate Park Had a Resident Day for Golf and a Reggae Concert( will keep the concert until the winter months. Position Open for a Cultural Art Coordinator Position Open for a Senior Life Guard Golf Court Manager Capital Improvement Program Upgrade Restrooms for Burns Road Center VI. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC None VIII. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS During the Workshop, Jack spoke to (Mike Rosa) from Broward County, he found out this person can help us cut out a lot of red tape; maybe he can give us a presentation. He will be placed on the 18th Agenda. This was agreed. The Chair thanked everyone who played a part in the Workshop. IX. ADJOURN The Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. a w.ww. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 4404 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4659 RECREATION Eric Jablin Mayor TO: Recreation Advisory Board Members Carl Sabatello Vice Mayor David Clark OiV^J Mayor Pro Tem FROM: Cheryl McQuiston Administrative Secretary Joseph Russo Council Member Annie DelGado Council Member DATE: October 14, 2002 RE: Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled -------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- The next meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board has been scheduled for Monday, October 21" at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers - City Hall, at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Please contact the office at 775 -8270 to confirm your attendance or if you have any questions. clm Cc: Jack Doughney Ron Ferris Patty Snider I-] FROM : CITY OF PBG PARKS & REC FAX N0. Michael Martino 320 Balsam Stroet • Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Phone: 622 -5862 or 945 -3158 8/15/02 Mayor /City Council City of Palm Roach Gardens 10500 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Dear Mayor /City Council, Oct. 21 2002 09 :11AM P1 1 would like to take this opportunity to strongly suggest that the City Council begin immediate and agTessNO negotiations to purchase the property located at the northeast cornor ofNorthlake Blvd, and MacArthur Blvd., just south of the Lake Catherine Sports Complex. The benefits to the City and our existing residents in perpetuating our quality of life by purchase of this property far outweigh any cost considerations or negative conversation that can be imagined, Purchase of this property would put the entire eastern length of MacArthur Blvd. korn Riverside Dr. to Notthlake Blvd. in the public domain. It would enhance opportunities to improve the Lake Catherine Sports Complex, as well as, the possibly of joining with the School Board in an interlocal agreement to create a recreational complex that would satisfy both governments' needs. It may even give more credence to the recreational facillties bond referendum that was reported to being considered by the city. Purchase of this property would significantly improve the traffic problems and concerns in our Plat #1 neighborhood by reducing the commercial densities and intensities intended to be developed on this • property. Ingress and egress to this property is very confined and difficult while posing significant traffic problems to Northlake Qlvd., MacArthur Blvd., Lighthouse Dr., and the Plat #1 neighborhood in general. It would provide an opportunity to create a significant entrance feature into one of the original and first areas of the City to be developed, such as, the waterfall, that long graced this property. The property could elso be home to a future mini-Fire Rescue/ Police facility and passive park. The discussion of benefits to the City by purchase of this property go on and on, Funding sources should be of little concern. With all the new development, Impact fees for recreation should be swelling the Recreation Land and Facilities Account. Funds from the recent sale of the Cultural and Recreation lands in the Regional Center could be used. Some of our tax money could be allotted to this endeavor. There may be some grant money available. County Commissioner Marcus could be convinced that her discretionary funds are viable for this purchase. With imagination, creativity, and the will to succeed, purchase of this property for the residents of Palm Beach Gardens should be a "no brafttet ". In conclusion, l would urge the City Council to give the highest priority to this suggestion. There is no need for a committee, or delegation to staff for study. It requires the City Council to make a decision to proceed As a longtime resident and past Mayor and Councilman I would suggest a publicly advertised wofthop ►netting followed by a regular meeting to stake your decision. 'thank you for consideration of this important City matter. ncer y, Mi artitt0 • 0 1l J� u g is !r .S- �al Ynr Former star QB backs parks tax vote By JIM REEDER Patin Beach Post Staff IV ter FORT PIERCE — Bernie Kosar, the former University of Miami quarterback who led the 1983 national championship team, joined local officials Tuesday to urge passage of a park improvement ballot question. "You hear people say, 'keep kids off the streets, "' Kosar said. "But if there are no parks and ballfields, where are they sup- posed to go? "It's up to us to do the best we can and show kids the right expectations." . Kosar has bought 350 acres on Okeecho- bee Road just west of the turnpike and could soon become a St. Lucie County resident. He's considering plans for a 700 -unit resi- dential development on the property. "My wife and I are in deep negotiations about moving up here," Kosar said. "I like it out west but she likes to be near the ocean." Kosar was the main attraction at what county officials called the kick-off of a cam- paign to get voter approval Nov 5 of new tax- es for park improvements. A tax -rate of 25 cents per $1,000 taxable property value will raise about $60 million over the next 20 years, officials said. The owner of a $100,000 house with the home- stead exemption would pay $18.75 per year. The voters' verdict isn't legally binding, but County =; f Commissioner Doug Ander- son said he doesn't expect commissioners to raise taxes unless voters approve Nov 5. St. Lucie sheriff's Chief Kosar Deputy Garry Wilson ech- oed Kosar on the need to give kids a place to go. "It's cheaper to build facilities for young people now than to build jail cells later," Wil- son said. "We need to keep them occupied so they don't get into trouble." "Our growing population has over- whelmed our parks," County Commissioner Cliff Barnes said. "Every day you hear of soccer teams and senior softball leagues that need fields. "On the north end of the county Lake- wood Park has only one field to serve all sports." Win Chesley, a senior softball league player, urged people to write letters to news- papers and urge their friends to vote for the ballot question. p jim_reeder@pbpost.com � 10/15/2002 10:37 5617751090 PBG PARKS DEPT PAGE 02 • 0 40 The City of Palm Beach Gardens The Recreation Advisory Board announce a Park Enhancement Public Forum Saturday, October '19, 2402 Bums Road Community Center 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Schedule of Events 9:00 — Project overview, Public Input opportunity 10:00 — Planning Session Oaks Parks, City Pool, Riverside Community Center, Lake Catherine Sports Complex & surrounding area 12:30 — Planning Session Burns Road Community Center, Municipal Plaza, Gardena Park, Tennis Center 2:00 — Planning Session Plant Drive Park/Teen Center/Dog Park, PGA Park, Sandhill Crane Park r CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 4404 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4659 • RECREATION 0 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 775 -8270. Encl. Cc: Charlotte Presensky Jack Doughney Angela Wong Mike Kelly Ann Shilling Tim Kasher Justin Lucas Christy Wolnewitz Kathy Specker Richard Aurdet Brian Baratte Cindy Unger Christy Murphy TO: Recreation Advisory Board Members Eric Jablin FROM: Cheryl McQuiston / Administrative Secret Mayor Carl Sabatello DATE: September 27, 2002 Vice Mayor David Clark RE: Park Enhancement Public Forum — October 19, 2002 Mayor Pro Tern Joseph Russo As discussed at our September 23rd Recreation Advisory Board meeting, below Council Member is the list of Board Members and Staff Partners for our October 19`h Public Annie Marie Delgado Forum. I have enclosed the business card of your Staff Partner for easy Council Member reference and also the agenda for the day. Ann Shilling/Dave Lill (Oaks Park) Kathy Specker /Charlotte Presensky /George Schnidt (Municipal Pool) Mike Kelly /Tory Buckley (Lake Catherine Sports Complex /Lakeside Park/McArthur Blvd Christy Murphy /Wendy Walker (RCC) Charlotte Presensky /George Schmidt (BRCC) Christy Wolnewitz/Wendy Walker (Municipal Plaza, Amphitheater/Park) Richard Aurdet/MaryAnne Hedrick/Bert Premuroso (Tennis Center) Justin Lucas/Michael Axelrod (Gardens Park) Tim KasherBrian Baratte/Bert Premuroso (Plant Dr. /Teen Center/Dog Park) Cindy Unger/Phil Milton (PGA Park) Angela Wong/Dave Lill (Sandhill Crane Access Park) 0 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 775 -8270. Encl. Cc: Charlotte Presensky Jack Doughney Angela Wong Mike Kelly Ann Shilling Tim Kasher Justin Lucas Christy Wolnewitz Kathy Specker Richard Aurdet Brian Baratte Cindy Unger Christy Murphy Y „FS F 1y: J c <. Y „FS F 1y: J r ,�' ` t • •