Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:30 PM Community Room Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2020 Committee (1) CALL TO ORDER Member Rutledge called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. (2) ROLL CALL Present: 5- Member Rutledge, Member Siegel, Member Kuhn, Member Shagott and Member Conner Absent: 2- Vice-Chair Richards and Chair Portu (3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Member Rutledge. (4) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOTION by Member Kuhn, seconded by Member Siegel, that the Agenda be Approved. Yes: 5- Member Rutledge, Member Siegel, Member Kuhn, Member Shagott and Member Conner (5) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ID 20-868 PRAC Draft Minutes May 19, 2020 MOTION by Member Siegel, seconded by Member Shagott, that the Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2020 be Approved. Yes: 5- Member Rutledge, Member Siegel, Member Kuhn, Member Shagott and Member Conner (6) STAFF COMMUNICATIONS a. June 2020 PRAC Report ID 20-884 June 2020 PRAC Report Member Shaggot questioned the status of opening the Racquet Center office and restrooms. Samantha Malloy, Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture responded the building is closed during the week for summer camp activities and open to the public on the weekends. The current operating hours are for the safety of the children in summer camp and the safety of the public. Also, Mrs. Malloy stated city staff is in the process of having the Racquet Center Stadium Court resurfaced. Member Shaggot raised awareness regarding scratches on the court surfaces at the Racquet Center. Member Kuhn stated the scratches were from dragging the nets across the courts. Member Shaggot requested instructions be fastened to the nets for proper future use. Member Kuhn gave praise to Jane Hitler Park for the new mulch and cleaning of the moss. City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2020 Committee Member Rutledge reported the surface of the walking path at Mackle Park contained cracks and tripping hazards. Mrs. Malloy explained the cracks were present before the walking path was resealed and will diminish with continued use. Mrs. Malloy also clarified trip hazards were corrected before the resealing of the walking path and City Staff will investigate additional areas of concern. Member Shaggot described wet areas in the upper courts at the Racquet Center and questioned the possibility of leveling those specific courts as they are the last courts to dry. b. Veterans' Community Park Samantha Malloy, Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture informed the committee an update on Veterans’ Community Park will be available in the July meeting with Tim Pinter, Public Works Director. (7) PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Rowles, W. Elkcam Cir., came forward to question if the community concert, discussed at the previous PRAC meeting, was approved. Ms. Rowles requested information on the future features at Veterans' Community Park. Pat Berry, Bluebird Ave, expressed concern with stalled auditions for the children and requested obtaining an answer soon. (8) PRESENTATIONS Member Connor announced City Council approved three separate shade structures. A shade structure over the tot lot swings, large swings, and majority of the tot lot playsets. Mrs. Malloy stated the next step in the process goes into effect on October 1st, 2020. (9) OLD BUSINESS a. Shade Structures- Member Connor Member Rutledge noted a discussion of Shade Structures under Presentations. b. PRAC Foundation 501(c)(3) Member Rutledge, noting Chair Portu's involvement, stated the PRAC Foundation 501(c) (3) agenda topic be carried forward to the next meeting. c. Additional Park Locations Member Kuhn relayed she wrote a letter to Mr. Davidson at 328 N. Collier Blvd to consider donating his land to develop an additional City park. (10) NEW BUSINESS Member Shaggott questioned if the PRAC request for a full-time attendant at the Racquet Center was approved. Mrs. Malloy stated the request is withdrawn due to the need to communicate a price increase with the members of the Racquet Center. Member Connor questioned if additional assistance could be given to Ms.Rowles and Ms. Berry in public comment, of which Mrs. Malloy responded she will collaborate with the individuals. City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2020 Committee Member Kuhn inquired on the status of summer camp. Mrs. Malloy stated the children are having a wonderful time. (11) COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS Member Kuhn requested information to call-in for a committee meeting be resent to all members for future use. (12) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m. PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Heather Reed, Administrative Assistant City of Marco Island Florida Page 3