Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 16, 2021 3:30 PM Community Room Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair: Carlos Portu Vice-Chair: Allyson Richards Members: Adrian Conner, Doug Kelly, Dawn Kuhn, David Shagott, Dolores Siegel City Staff: Daniel Smith, Samantha Malloy, Heather Reed Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Committee (1) CALL TO ORDER Chair Portu called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. (2) ROLL CALL Present: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu ALSO PRESENT Samantha Malloy, Manager of Parks, Culture & Recreation Daniel J. Smith, Community Affairs Director Jared Grifoni, Chair of the Marco Island City Council Richard Blonna, Councilor of the Marco Island City Council (arriving during item 10a.) Mike Mcnees, City Manager (arriving during item 10b.) (3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Chair Portu. (4) INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRAC MEMBER DOUG KELLY City Council Chairman Jared Grifoni came forward to welcome the new Committee Members and reiterate City Council expections. Chair Grifoni reassured all Committee Members that they can reach out to him with questions. Chair Portu introduced and welcomed new Committee Member Doug Kelly. (5) ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR MOTION by Member Siegel, seconded by Vice-Chair Richards, nominating Chair Portu to continue as Committee Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu ELECTION OF COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR MOTION by Member Siegel, seconded by Member Kuhn, nominating Vice-Chair Richards to continue as Committee Vice-Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu (6) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOTION by Member Siegel, seconded by Member Shagott, that the Agenda be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Committee Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu (7) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. ID 21-1374 PRAC Draft Minutes January 19, 2021 MOTION by Vice-Chair Richards, seconded by Member Siegel, that the Minutes of January 19, 2021 be Approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu (8) STAFF COMMUNICATIONS a. February 2021 Staff Report ID 21-1373 February 2021 Staff Report Manager of Parks, Culture & Recreation Samantha Malloy briefly highlighted the March 13th Island Rocks Concert, citing the special event is the last concert till the renovations at Veterans’ Community Park are complete. Mrs. Malloy informed the Committee about the recent vandalism at Mackle Park and stated staff is discussing additional security cameras. Mrs. Malloy continued to address the Committees questions and concerns regarding the financials and operation of the Racquet Center and the relocation of the Farmers Market to Mackle Park. (9) PUBLIC COMMENT None. (10) PRESENTATIONS a. San Marco Senior Living Facility Green Space Donation ID 21-1382 San Marco Senior Living Facility Rendering Community Affairs Director Daniel Smith introduced the San Marco Senior Living Facility applicant and the City staff recommendation for the rezoning request. The request includes 1.87 acres of open space to be offered as a donation to the City of Marco Island as a public park. Mr. Smith relayed City Council’s request for PRAC to analyze the open space donation. Mr. Chancey, a Senior Managing Partner of Chancey Design of Tampa, Florida, was accompanied by Attorney Craig Woodward of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., and Mr. Patrick Vanasse, AICP and Director of Planning / Project Manager with RWA Engineering of Naples, Florida. Mr. Chancey described the site location and the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) request. The Park Parcel Agreement was presented to the Committee which City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Committee includes the purchasing of the land, deeding the parkland to the City, developer park improvements up to $462,500, and developer maintenance for thirty years. Member Kuhn questioned the sidewalk width, the availability of the helicopter pad, site aesthetics, requested benches, and fitness circuit equipment. Chair Portu expressed his dissatisfaction regarding the specific park location on the property, the community’s accessibility, and the original acquisition of the land. Member Connor stated the need for a restroom facility on the proposed parkland and questioned the opportunity to fish recreationally. Mr. Chancey, Attorney Craig Woodward, and Mr. Vanasse addressed additional questions and concerns raised by multiple Committee Members. Chair Portu then called for Public Comment. Mr. Richard Blonna (City Councilman and resident at San Marco Rd.), speaking as a City Councilman, stated City Council was requesting guidance from PRAC regarding the look and design of the proposed park. Mr. Blonna, then speaking as a private citizen, expressed his support for the proposed park. The Committee Members came to a consensus to move forward regarding the design of the park. The additional areas discussed were: 1) Minimum two individual stall standalone restroom facility 2) Fitness circuit amenities 3) A wide path at a minimum of 8ft allowing access from Bald Eagle Dr. down to the waterfront 4) Picnic area addition with tables 5) Off-street signage from San Marco Rd. and Bald Eagle Dr. 6) Bike Rack Mr. Smith reassured the Committee that more costly items or modifications can be given to City Council with their recommendation. Motion by Member Kuhn, seconded by Member Siegel, that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Accepts the Presented Park Parcel from the San Marco Senior Living Facility Located at 40 South Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 with a Minimum of Two Individual Stall Standalone Restroom Facility, Fitness Amenities, a Wide Access Path at a Minimum of 8ft from Bald Eagle Dr. Down to the Waterfront, a Picnic Area with Tables, Off Street Signage from San Marco Rd. to Bald Eagle Dr., and a Bike Rack, be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu Motion to Extend the Meeting MOTION by Vice-Chair Richards, seconded by Member Kelly, to extend the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting to conclude no later than 5:20 P.M. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: City of Marco Island Florida Page 3 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Committee Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu b. Veterans' Community Park Update with Kimley-Horn Community Affairs Director Daniel Smith introduced Mr. James Pankonin, Lead Landscape Architect / Urban Designer with Kimley-Horn & Associates. Mr. Pankonin presented the final rendering for Veterans' Community Park, explaining the main changes from the Master Plan. The changes consisted of a new geometrical layout surrounding the multigenerational play area, a defined shape around the bandshell, access and sidewalk adjustments nearby the restroom, and minor changes around the boardwalk. Member Kuhn questioned the necessity of the multigenerational playground. Chair Portu answered the play area is artistic and functional for all ages. The bandshell square footage and amenities were thoroughly discussed with Committee Members inquiring on the changes due to price. Member Kelly questioned the number of people that can be allowed within the vicinity of the bandshell. Mr. Pankonin stated the answer is ambiguous as it depends on the amount of assigned square footage per person. Continuing with the presentation, Mr. Pankonin noted the artificial turf surface surrounding the restroom, the landscape design at the Veterans Memorial, and the details of the waterfront boardwalk. Mr. Pankonin answered Committee questions regarding electrical and water hook up noting infrastructure will be in place for additional hookups. Mr. Pankonin also answered Committee questions regarding kayak access, shade structures over the play area, hurricane impact on hanging apparatuses, diverse artistic functional play equipment, landscape design, and distinct signage for the park entrance. Motion by Vice Chair Richards, seconded by Member Siegel, that the Site Development Plan for Veterans’ Community Park as presented by Kimley-Horn & Associates be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Member Conner, Member Kelly, Member Kuhn, Vice-Chair Richards, Member Shagott, Member Siegel and Chair Portu (11) OLD BUSINESS No Old Business was discussed at this meeting. a. PRAC Foundation 501(c)(3) b. Master Plan Calusa Park - To Be Continued in March (12) NEW BUSINESS No New Business was discussed at this meeting. (13) COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS No Committee Communications was discussed at this meeting. (14) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. City of Marco Island Florida Page 4 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Committee PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Heather Reed, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation City of Marco Island Florida Page 5