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Council reviews kayak-survey results; staff says 77 responses offer an anecdotal pulse

Punta Gorda City Council · December 2, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a parks survey on a proposed kayak kiosk that received 77 responses; findings showed location-specific interest in kayaks, paddle boards and limited support for jet skis, and staff recommended further data analysis before pursuing vendor partnerships.

City staff summarized results of a parks and recreation survey about a potential kayak kiosk and watercraft services. Rick Lemcool, urban design (first at SEG 441), told council the survey collected 77 responses — a small sample he described as anecdotal — but said results indicate interest in different watercraft in different parks (kayaks in one park, paddleboards in another and limited openness to jet skis in a separate area).

Council members queried apparent inconsistencies in question formats (for example, identical questions presented with different answer scales produced differing responses). Lemcool said staff can analyze the dataset more deeply and that the survey was intentionally concise to encourage participation. "There was only 77 people. It's not optimal, but it is anecdotal," Lemcool said.

Council discussed vendor models, insurance responsibilities and whether the city should partner with private operators; staff said those details would be incumbent upon any vendor and that agreements would specify insurance and operational responsibilities. No decision was taken; staff offered to provide deeper analysis at a follow-up meeting.