When you hear the name of Napa Pipe, what is the immediate thought that comes to your mind?

According to the letter written by Joe Fischer (“City-county swap on Napa Pipe a bad idea,” Dec. 13), I quote, “I understand that the city and county are in negotiations on what to do with the Napa Pipe property...”

Dear folks, we are not blind to what is going on.

These are only suggestions in my part. I had an opportunity to take a tour of the 152-acre property when the first invitation was organized, and I said to myself what lovely place to house the Napa fairgrounds away from the noise it causes in the present state — a place where we can hold our annual fireworks display.

We’d like to see a new theater in town; why not build the best IMAX theater in the North Bay, which we can all enjoy?

Our teens are clamoring for a skating rink; why not build it here? A rink for all kinds of skating: figure skating, hockey or just fun skating.

When I was director of the Vintage High career center in the ‘70s, I had an opportunity to present to the Napa Valley Unified School District Board the suggestion of converting Lincoln Elementary School into a trade school, but guess what? Twenty years later, New Technology High School came into place.

What I would like to see is a Napa Institute of Technology to grace our town. It could also be built there.

A school that would offer what students want as they pursue their hopes and their dreams, that would prepare that young man and young woman into the world of work, that would mold their ideas and their dreams second to none.

A gym that could house a basketball gym and a volleyball court and host events where they can compete with other schools. Have a community center, where families can come and enjoy its benefits. Have a public Olympic-size swimming pool for all, including tots. Not only that, but a large place that can serve as a public convention center where our graduates can celebrate Grad Night and other school events.

And most of all, a safe and secure place. I’d like to see a family bowling alley added to all these suggestions.

Most of all, a visitors center to Napa Valley where tourists can come and enjoy a taste of what a great valley we have.

This place could also house the Napa Valley train depot, where transportation could play an important role of where we can expand our way of life, either further on south to Vallejo wharf or further north to Calistoga.

Folks, think of the possibilities at hand.

Don’t just sit on your laurels. We need to speak out our concerns. These 152 acres could be the best place to visit in the North Bay.

(Rosado lives in Napa.)