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. The time schedule for Phase I "A" is
Sept. - Oct. 2002 Nov. - Dec. 2002 Jan. - Feb. 2003 Mar. - Apr. 2003 May - July 2003 August 2003
Permitting & Design Bid and A ward Clearing. grubbing Sodding and Irrigation, Maintain and Play on
and levelinl!:. Comnletion of Proiect Prenare for use fields
. The time schedule for Phase I "B" is
Jul 2003 - Dec. 2003
Construction
FUNDING:
Phase I "A" budgeted $ 250,000 remaining bond funding.
Phase I "B" budgeted $ 300,000 I-Cent sales tax funds.
RECOMMENDA TION: None Required.
IMPLEMENT A TION SCHEDULE:
. The time schedule for Phase I "A" is
Sept. - Oct. 2002 Nov. - Dec. 2002 Jan. - Feb. 2003 Mar. - Apr. 2003 May - July 2003 August 2003
Permitting & Design Bid and Award Clearing. grubbing Sodding and Irrigation, Maintain and Play on
and leveling. ComDletion of Proiect Pre Dare for use fields
. The time schedule for Phase I "B" is
Jul 2003 - Dec. 2003
Construction
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment # 3
Minutes of March 11, 2002, City Commission Meeting Regular B,
Central Winds Park Expansion.
Minutes of City Commission Workshop on Central Winds Park
Expansion.
Report and Recommendations of the City of Winter Springs
Central Winds Park Expansion AD Hoc Advisory Committee.
Phase I Site Plan.
Attachment # 1
Attachment # 2
Attachment # 4
COMMISSION ACTION:
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ATTACHMENT 111
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11.2002
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Mr. Moti Khemlani, 605 Morgan Street, Winter Springs, Florida: representing the
Tuscawilla Homeowner's Association, he spoke of his community and asked that the
proposed cellular tower Ordinance amendment be voted down.
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEM WAS
DISCUSSED NEXT. .:..:.
VI. REGULAR
REGULAR
B. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Accept The Central Winds Park Expansion
Report And Concept Plan From The Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee.
Mr. Pula introduced this Agenda Item.
Tape lISide B
Ms. Paula Davoli addressed the City Commission on behalf of the Central WInds Park
Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and gave an overview of the Committee's
report. Also on behalf of the Committee, Ms. Davoli suggested that the Commission
consider purchasing the adjoining parcels, "Particularly the Wincey properties and the
Springs Land tracts - our fear is some commercial development that would not be
conducive to the uses of Central Winds Park." Ms. Davoli further stated, "We encourage
you to do whatever would be possible to obtain those properties for future expansion and
to maintain the integrity of the Central Winds Park."
Mayor Partyka complimented the Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee and stated, "I think what is in order, and 1 am sure this Commission will agree
is Certificates of Recognition - and we'll present that at some future time."
Manager McLemore stated, ''There is a real threshold issue involved with that - relative to
the acquisition of additional properties which would include the Wincey properties and
the other property up front on 434." Discussion ensued on possibly holding a Workshop
to discuss "A very preliminary level conceptual review of those other two (2) parcels"
and the main access road. Discussion
As discussion continued about holding a Workshop to further explore this matter,
Manager McLemore also suggested that the Commission could "Just authorize me to go
ahead with that next level of study - and we could have that for your Workshop."
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Mr. Forest Michael, Michael Design Associates, 130 North Center Street, Suite 1, Winter
Park, Florida: briefly discussed issues related to traffic circulation, parking and the
primary entrance.
Regarding whether a Workshop should be held, Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell said, "I
suggest that we let the City Manager and Forest Michael with that Committee iron out the
possible transportation alternatives." Mayor Partyka said to Commissioner Blake,
"Should we as a group here agree to give the direction to the City Manager to do the
preliminary investigation with Forest Michael?" Commissioner Blake responded, "No."
In regards to the same question, Commissioner Robert S. Miller stated, "You definitely
need to have a Workshop." Commissioner Miller added, "We need to sit down and agree
among ourselves what it is that we want to do here and let's press on."
With discussion, the Commission agreed on a Workshop date of April 15th - 6:30 p.m.
even though Commissioner Blake would not be able to attend the April 15th Workshop.
Deputy Mayor Gennell added, "In the meantime, whatever information the City Manager
is able to develop, he'll bring to us."
Mr. Michael added that they would postpone his presentation to the Workshop scheduled
for April 15lh.
Additionally, Mayor Partyka suggested "That anything that you could pass to us, hand-
outs, anything ahead of time so we're not seeing it for the first time would be great!"
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ARE
NOT DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER THAT THEY WERE DISCUSSED.
.:. .:.
III. CONSENT
CONSENT
A. Police Department
Requesting 'The Commission To Give Approval To Donate $1,000.00 From The
Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund To Winter Springs High School To Use For
The Alcohol And Drug Free Grad Night Program.
CONSENT .'
B. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Accept The Best Bid That Meets The Needs Of
The City And Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The
Approved Bidder For A Fireworks Display On July 4, 2002.
ATTACHMENT 112
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WORKSHOP
APRIL 15, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Workshop of Monday, April 15, 2002 of the City Commission was called to order by
Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:32 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal
Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present
Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present
Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present
Commissioner David W. McLeod, present
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, absent
A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. AGENDA
A-I. Parks And Recreation Department
Proposed Central Winds Park Expansion Concept Plan In Power Point By Forrest
Michael Of Michael Design Associates.
Mr. Forrest Michael, Michael Design Associates, 130 North Center Street, Suite 1,
Winter Park, Florida,' introduced his plans for the Central Winds Park expansion and
stated, "Since the last plan was finalized we have modified that - we're looking at sliding
the ball fields south a little bit so that we can extend this access and create a larger - this
blue area is actually the area where the public can gather in fairly large scale events. This
plan as we drew it last, we have since changed it, but as we drew it, it took over the entire
gathering spot up above the amphitheater. And so this blue area in this plan is about
double the size as you currently have for your public events."
Mr. Michael further spoke on the organization of the site and stated, "We're looking at
circulation - we don't want to impact your current facility but we want to blend it into the
new Parker tract."
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In regards to vehicular circulation and the proposed addition of a west entrance, Mr.
Michael stated, "In the potential for the Wincey tract we are looking at the opportunities
for a new entrance over there; so we need cohesive circulation. That's the big key to get
people in and out. That's the most important thing - all these fields, a lot of new traffic."
Mr. Michael also elaborated on service walks; grade changes; viewpoints; and the
potential development of the Wincey property if acquisition takes place.
Commissioner Michael S. Blake asked the City Manager, "Do we have an inventory that
would be a temporary inventory that would show us - since you've been here - six (6)
years when we've added how many acres of park land? And whether it's developed or
undeveloped, or what we've done with it?" City Manager Ronald W. McLemore
answered, "I think we can develop that." Commissioner Blake then inquired, "And have
we looked at, are there some standards that exist out there - a range of recommended
standards for how much park land and how many facilities you need for a given
population? And obviously we need to look towards build-out, whatever build-out might
be defined as."
Further, Commissioner Blake said, "I think it would be a good exercise to take a look at
what we've done over the past - six (6) or ten (10) years, and what we've spent and what
we're still on the hook for. And to begin thinking as well, as we go through these
exercises, how we might pay for this or each of these individual types of amenities as we
go on."
Manager McLemore said in regards to satisfying future needs, "I think - we basically
agree that to build-out this puts us in very good shape relative to the basics and ball
fields. The question, once you start adding on to that and you start adding pools and
community centers and then you, where is the end of the list. To answer that question, I
think we're in pretty good shape relative to our basics, ball fields and those 19nd of
things. What was intriguing to me about looking out at the second step was if you had
the Wincey property, and to be able to create this circulation pattern around it - would
dramatically improve the park. So in terms of looking at thresholds we can see there that
at least that next acquisition offers a lot in terms of the management of that facility. Even
if you didn't build that community building, if you are able to get a complete circulation
pattern in there with the volume of people that we put in there would be a tremendous
asset - even if we never looked at the Leerdam property. That's an important thing to
keep in mind there, that's a real benefit for us. And obviously as far as I'm concerned, if
we had to choose between, the next ladder - would be to try and acquire the Wincey
property to put that circulation pattern in place." Manager McLemore added, "That's one
of the things I wanted to see"was if we could in fact improve our pedestrian traffic and
vehicle traffic if we got some more land."
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Commissioner Robert S. Miller questioned where parking would be located and said, "I
think we're probably going to need three (3) to four (4) times the parking space that we
have right now. So as long as you factor that in there some place, I don't have any
critique."
Commissioner Blake asked, "Can you park on the large multi-purpose soccer fields for
special events?" Mr. Michael answered, "Yes. That was a priority."
Commissioner David W. McLeod spoke of an attachment document at a previous
Meeting and advised, "If there is a copy of this Ron [Manager McLemore] I'd definitely
like to be able to get one." Manager McLemore responded, "Sure."
Tape lISide B
As discussion ensued regarding the future of the park expansion area, Commissioner
McLeod stated, "It almost seems to me it needs to have some layering going on to show -
what's a five (5) year window, a ten (10) year window, a fifteen (15), and a twenty (20)
because I think when you present this as a whole package the problem is all of a sudden,
it's just a dollar sign." Commissioner McLeod also stated, "I'd like to try to get some
numbers and what's the - color shade - from a standpoint that things in yellow, or red, or
pink - is the first five (5) year plan, and for your first five (5) year plan is an 'x' number
of dollar target. The next five (5) year plan is something else entirely. I mean that would
Ron [McLemore] make some more sense to me than what I'm looking at. I think the plan
looks great."
Commissioner McLeod asked Mr. Michael, "Are you telling me on this particular plan
here you really could not get circulation on this particular plan?" Mr. Michael responded,
"Actually no, not without loosing ball fields." Manager McLemore added, "Clearly
Phase I is set. And that's for us to go in and clear - the property, layout the ball fields
and plant the grass, and probably improve the surfaces for parking a little bit, so that that
park is ready for use next year. And that's minimum dollar end kind of stuff. Now
beyond that is whatever people want to do. But I think the first thing we have to do is do
what we said we were going to do and that's get this property laid out for practice areas
and parking. Ideally, if we had that circulation pattern it would be a tremendous help to
the use of the property. And to me it becomes probably priority number two (2) if we
were going to do anything else - would be to try and acquire that property and build that
roadway all around, even before any buildings are built."
Regarding the acquisition of the Wincey property for more cohesive traffic circulation,
Commissioner McLeod spoke of altering the boulevard and stated, "I wonder wh.at the
price of that pipe would be for the distance to get out past where your track is, from the
track to the road, versus what it's going to be to buy the adjoining property."
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Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell said, "I agree with the Commissioners that I would like to
see one of those, like clear overlay pages of where you have the base plan that we went to
the Referendum with - the assumption of practice fields - and then you layover the stages
assuming these additional properties. We can work that out here whether we want to
make that assumption or not. But if you want to make the assumption of assuming one
(1) or both properties, that the clear overlays add, each page you put down adds another
time frame, another element to it with or without a time frame, because at some point I
think the citizens, the reason that Central Winds was bought to start with was because of
a swell of public demand for those facilities."
Next, Deputy Mayor Gennell inquired, "What's on the eight (8) acres right now Ron
[McLemore]." Manager McLemore stated, "Nothing - it has not been put up for sale but
I am sure that he's willing to sell for the right number." Deputy Mayor Gennell added,
"Well I like it. I think the public would like it. In a staged format I think the public
would find it very acceptable and I would support it. Beginning with where we went
with the Referendum and being that as you say, if that eight (8) acres became feasible in
the near future, your plan as you have it for the circulation would really be very
advantageous. "
Discussion ensued regarding the trail system and Deputy Mayor Gennell asked, "I
suppose that the park itself the way you have it envisioned would accommodate different
trail uses all through it?" Mr. Michael answered, "Yes, yes it would."
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. spoke of skateboard parks and stated, "I would like
to see something along the lines of a skateboard park here - I'd don't think we should be
lying to kids - if we have a possibility of placing one there, we should. It's a growing
sport, it is very well liked by young people. Every young person doesn't play ball,
football, baseball, softball, basketball, they engage in other activities. This is a very
growing activity throughout our community but they have to go elsewhere, we don't have
a facility. So I would like to see something like that in there, somewhere in your next
presen tati on. "
Commissioner McLeod asked, "Where was the ranking of a skateboard park in the
overall look? That would be how I think some of this stuff should be perceived as the
ranking levels and I don't remember that all of the Commissioners up here said we're
going to put a skateboard park in. I think we said we'd look into that." Discussion
followed on recent suggestions made by the Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee. Mr. Michael stated, "Well, they didn't actually rank all the
different recreational activities that they listed, but'they did list them. They stated that
the skateboard park should be looked at for another site versus Central Winds Park and
that Staff could look for other sites because it wasn't conducive to this portion of the
site." Discussion.
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Manager McLemore recommended to "Go to the next step just like we said. Put some
numbers to these things, lay them out in some logical sequence, and move to that next
level of intelligence, and then there is going to be a point out there, right away in my
opinion, where you're going to be faced with a Referendum. And that Referendum issue
is going to be just in trying to preserve the land. You're going to have to go to some next
level of getting the community involved in this overall plan."
Commissioner Miller said, "I don't have any objection personally, I think it's a fantastic
plan." Further, Commissioner Miller stated, "I think tonight our requirement is to agree
whether we want to go forward with the area on the Parker Property the way it is
currently depicted. My response is I don't have any problem at all with it. I don't have
any recommendations - could be approved. I would like to congratulate you and
everyone who worked on this. I think it's a very nice plan. I think you make very useful
use of all the land that's there, so that's my input. I think we need to move on with
whether this is what we want to go ahead with as far as development."
Commissioner McLeod questioned the proposal for a fifty (50) meter pool and discussion
followed on the merits and proposed design of a swimming pool.
Commissioner McLeod stated, "I would still urge our Director of the facilities and our
City Manager to work closely with the School Board because a couple of members I
spoke to on the School Board gave an indication that they would be interested in a joint
pool effort in Winter Springs - and that would seem to me to make a whole lot of sense
rather than this City spending all this money. And, at that time the School Board even
talked about possibly the County - the School Board, and the City to jointly work toward
a pool. That would seem to me something that would come to this City much quicker
than us trying to do it on our own."
Manager McLemore said, "Well that's certainly possible. They've made it very clear
they want a fifty (50) meter pool for the schools. That's where a lot of this has come
from. There's a big interest group out there who became very involved in the process
with the pool and a lot of it was built upon the desire for a program in the schools. So the
fifty (50) meters just didn't fall out of the air, there was a reason for it." Commissioner
McLeod added, "I would only say it should be a fifty (50) meter competition pool based
on if it was a joint effort by the School Board and the City. Other than that, it's not joint
venture"
Discussion.
Commissioner Blake added,- "I don't think this process should hold up what .we've
already set out to do."
Manager McLemore stated, "Level one decision is - do you agree with the basic layout of
the twenty-seven (27) acres. That's the first question. And the second question is what
do you want to do about the future planning?"
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Next, Commissioner Blake questioned the need and financing for a "Walk of Fame",
acquisition of the Wincey property; a boulevard through the park; and stated, "If the
question is the $250,000.00 dollars then yes I think we need to go forward and put in the
fields that we have money available to do that job - in that mix, that's fine. But I don't
wish to be placed on the record as saying 'Yes, I'm approving that plan from my seat' -
because I am not taking that position." Discussion.
In summary, Mayor Partyka stated, "All I am canvassing right now is what people want
to do. Four (4) Commissioners basically said let's go on, spend the $250,000.00 and let's
go on, and then I'll say what the step two (2) is as soon as I get Commissioner Gennell's
comments here."
Deputy Mayor Gennell spoke of Lake Brantley High School's swimming pool and that it
was funded by three (3) different entities - and added, "That's not a bad deal if we can get
a three (3) way split."
Tape 21Side A
Deputy Mayor Gennell suggested "To go forward with what we already did with the
Referendum and do what has to be done, and bring us back the information regarding
these other things."
Mayor Partyka summarized, ''The consensus has been number one, finish what the
Referendum has started and that is let's go on with these fields, this layout of this initial
concept and do that kind of thing. I think the second part of this Workshop now is to
listen to the report from the Committee in terms of potential future kinds of issues and
what we saw here was the future. Now, one suggestion was made by Commissioner
McLeod which makes a whole lot of practical sense is - what does this all cost us. And
now what Commissioner Blake was also saying, if you want a pool, is that going to cost
five (5) million dollars, three (3) million, one (1) million - and you can't make those kind
of comments until you get the analysis done. Let's hear how we got to that point from
our Chairperson and then we'll take it from there. But at least Phase I is done."
Ms. Paula Davoli, 1644 Eagle Nest Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: as a member of the
Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, Ms. Davoli spoke on her
personal concerns and preferences regarding the City's park expansion efforts.
With discussion, Commissioner Martinez stated, "This is very futuristic and you have to
come back sometime down the road telling us how much everything here, or if you want
to choose one (1) item at a.time, is going to cost the City of Winter Springs (\l}d the
taxpayers." Commissioner Martinez further stated, "I think we ought to think this
through an,d actually get you to come back, if you need engineering - whatever you said
before you needed, get people to give you facts and figures as to how much this project
will cost the City of Winter Springs. To see how much money we have or as said, if the
people are willing to foot the bill to go ahead."
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Commissioner Miller said, "I would like to see this depiction changed and not appear
again the way it does unless it's shown as the Parker property, which is what we're
working on." Mr. Michael said, "That's what this sheet is, that's what we started...."
Commissioner Miller then stated, "...1 understand."
Furthermore, Commissioner Miller stated, "On the issue of Phase II and Phase ill, or
however many phases you want to look at, that I would definitely encourage the City
Manager to bring this issue back to us either as an Agenda Item or even as a Workshop.
I'd be perfectly willing to sit down and discuss what if anything the City should do once
he's got some of this information available on potential costs and the total because
you've just eluded to it here. And as I've said right at the beginning of this commentary
here, I would like to see it very clear in any future depictions that come out that this is
what we're talking about. But if the citizens of Winter Springs are interested, the City
Commission may be looking at some dream sheet type of arrangement where additional
land acquisitions may be made at such a time." Commissioner Miller also said, "I would
encourage City Manager, Staff, if you want to bring it back I would support a Workshop
on this. Not that we're going to go out and buy property tomorrow but I think it's
something we may want to start talking to people in the City about and see what they
say."
Commissioner McLeod explained, "What I would like to see is Staff come back - and
say, Commission, field one (1) here out of the four (4) baseball fields, we're going to put
in one (1) of the fields, two (2) of the fields, three (3) of the fields by next fall, or four (4)
of the fields of the baseball and one (1) soccer field. That kind of information is what we
are immediately going to be able to drop on this property once we have leveled it, once
we have seeded it, once we have got the irrigation in place - what fields are we going to
immediately be able to put there. I don't believe you plan to put them all there, and that
is what I would be interested in seeing on an upcoming Agenda Item. I don't think it has
to be a Workshop, I think it can be an Informational Item. And it may be something that
needs to go back at least one more round perhaps with the Committee and with your Staff
and say here is what we see is the immediate number one (1), and two (2), and three (3),
listings of priorities on this thing."
Manager McLemore advised the Commission that, "The fields will get laid out. The next
level will be to try to get the basic movement of people in cars, make sure that's okay.
And that's probably about as far as we want to go right now."
Mayor Partyka summarized, "It seems like we've handled Phase I, that's to get these
fields ready the way Ron [McLemore] has been talking, follow the plan that's already
been voted on. Phase II, and I've taken kind of an ongoing vote from everybody, and that
is the suggestion has been made to come back at some point in time in the future with
some kind of cost basis on various pieces and time schedules, etceteras and then this
Commission can make a better decision. More in depth information, so some good
educated decisions can be made in terms of what the future could potentially hold for us.
And that is something that the City Manager can take the lead on and come back."
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSNION
AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PRESENTED TO
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MAYORAND COMMISSION
MARCH 11, 2002
Committee Member Jacqueline Adams
Committee Member Paula Davoli
Committee Member Sally McGinnis
Committee Member Vernon Rozelle, Jr.
Committee Member Ron Zarbaugh
Committee Member George Barcus
Committee Member Tim Johnson
Committee Member Rodney Owens
Committee Member Kelly Thompson .
INTRODUCTION
On October 22,2001 the Winter Springs City Commission approved Resolution 2001-44
establishing the nine member Central Winter Park Expansion AD HOC Advisory
Committee.
The purpose of this committee as defined in the Resolution was to assist the City staff,
City Consultant, and City Commission in formulating a Master Plan of Development for
the twenty-seven (27) acre expansion of Central Winds Park to include football fields,
baseball fields, soft ball fields, soccer fields, a swimming pool, and other recreational
facilities, rest rooms and other related and necessary support facilities.
The recommendations of the Committee were to be consistent with scope of facilities
approved in the September 4, 2001 Public Referendum authorizing the levy of one-
quarter (Y4) mills to acquire and develop the twenty-seven (27) acres of property located
immediately adjacent to Central Winds Park.
The Committee held its first meeting on December 20, 2001, which was dedicated to
organizational matters.
All together the Committee has had eight meeting. All meetings were held in accordance
with the Florida Sunshine Act requirements and public input was encouraged at all
meetings.
The final recommendations of the Committee represent the Committees best efforts to
comply with its charge of responsibilities provided in Resolution 2001-44 in
consideration of the ideas and input provided by the Public, the City Staff, City
Consultant, and members of the Committee.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
March II, 2002
Mayor and Commission:
The members of the Central Winds Park Expansion Advisory Committee are pleased to
present to you our recommendations for the expansion of Central Winds Park.
We believe that the recommendations contained in our report are consistent with the
change of responsibilities provided by the City Commission in Resolution 2001-44. In
addition we made general recommendations related to activities that cannot be
accommodated at Central Winds Park.
In arriving at our recommendation we considered with great interest all the input
provided by interested citizens, the city consultants, city staff and members of the
committee.
We believe that implementation of our recommendations will result in the highest and
best use of the twenty-seven (27) acres of property and will result in a first class facility
that will carry on the tradition of excellence for which Central Winds Park is known.
In performance of our responsibilities it didn't take long to realize that there were far
more expressed needs than could be accommodated on the twenty-seven (27) acre tract,
and that our challenge would be to prioritize those needs based upon those that were most
clearly conformed to the intent and purpose of the September 4,2201 referendum.
We would like to acknowledge that the successful completion of our responsibilities
could not have been provided without the excellent assistance of the City Consultant,
Forest Michael of Michael & Associates, Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Director
Chuck Pula, and other city staff and citizens who took time to come forward and present
their ideas and thoughts.
In closing we would like to thank the Mayor and City Commission for giving us this
opportunity to serve our community through our participation on the Advisory
Committee and inclusion in this most important and worthy community project. We look
forward to seeing the vision and dreams of the community, the city, and the members of
the Advisory Committee become a reality in the near future. We stand ready to assist the
City in accomplishing that goal in any way the Commission might deem appropriate.
Committee Member Jacqueline Adams
Committee Member Paula Davoli
Committee Member Sally McGinnis
Committee Member Vernon Rozelle, Jr.
Committee Member Ron Zarbaugh
Committee Member George Barcus
Committee Member Tim Johnson
Committee Member Rodney Owens
Committee Member Kelly Thompson
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Commission adopt the Park Plan as illustrated by Michael Design Associates to
include the following:
1. Four (4) regulation practice fields designed for the purposes outlined below:
~ One (1) football/multi-use field including capabilities for track and field events
~ One (1) football/regulations lacrosse field
~ Two (2) soccer fields
~ One lacrosse/multi-use practice wall, if practical from an alignment standpoint
~ Bleachers and team benches
~ Accessibility to potable water via fountains and spigots
The committee is aware of the growing demand of various groups to provide athletic
opportunities to the youth of our community. We feel this allocation and alignment of fields
affords a maximum utilization of space constraints.
2. Two (2) Softball and two (2) Baseball 200' regulation Little League fields with a ten-foot (10-
foot) easement on the baseball field for future accommodation of any change in standards;
including backstop, dugout and bleachers. Additionally, we call for the construction of four
(4) batting cages. The committee recognizes the necessity for expanding the number of
practice and game fields for use by organizations such as Little League and others for
practice, game and tournament opportunities.
3. Park Pavilion/Multi Usage Center. We envision this two (2) story structure to contain
concessions and restrooms, provide an overview of the playing fields, and offer a staging
area for concerts and other events. Additionally, we foresee the construction of "Tot-Lot"
play areas in one or more locations to provide safe play for younger children who must
accompany athletes to practices. We are confident that the fullest consideration will be
given to handicapped accessibility and safety precautions such as fencing. Where
necessary, we recommend that such fencing be in a manner that will not detract from the
natural surroundings, and advise the use of vinyl-coated chain link where necessary, and
natural planted buffers to camouflage fencing where possible.
4. Parking Recommendations. Following the guidelines established by the parking analysis
conducted by Michael Design Associates, we concur with the recommendations presented
to staff for review. We recommend a minimum of four hundred (400) spaces for the
Expansion Area to accommodate the playing fields areas and eighty (80) places for the
Recreational Center. There is an area identified for overflow parking that is not a preferred
area, in close proximity to the Children's Memorial and Passive Park area. We hope that all
sensitivity be used in identifying and moving the Children's Memorial Area if ever necessary.
We recommend shade trees to define parking areas for respite from the sun. Buffers of
existing trees are encouraged.
5. Horse Trails and Trailhead. Envisioned by the committee as a continuation of the Seminole
Trail, with a scenic overlook on Lake Jesup. We encourage the establishment of one or
more partnerships with various users' groups to provide a way to keep the trails in a sanitary
condition.
6. Other considerations recommended by this committee.
~ Drop-off Only areas around fields to facilitate transportation of practice equipment.
~ Jogging/Bike Trails outside and concurrent with the scenic drive circling the fields.
~ Handicapped accessibility and utilization /convertibility wherever available.
~ Shaded parking areas and tree buffer areas.
~ Preparation of infrastructure for the lighting of the fields for expansion of practice hours.
~ The construction of a system of paved walkways to channel pedestrian traffic and
maintenance equipment and prevent that traffic from deteriorating the grassy areas.
~ Design and install heavy-duty irrigation system and Bermuda grass to accommodate
heavy traffic from maximum use.
~ A Park Maintenance Support building for equipment and maintenance storage.
7. Pool and Multi-Use Recreation Building: The committee recommends the building of a fifty
(50) meter competitive pool and splash pad that will be utilized for the athletic, recreational,
and health and safety needs of the Winter Springs Community. Water Safety education
must be accessible to all residents. We see the pool as a social and recreational benefit to
the City, inviting the possibility of various aquatic programs and competitive events for all
ages and abilities. We envision the Multi-Use Recreation Building as a center for indoor
activities and classes including basketball, aerobics, community events and meetings. An
outdoor basketball court is placed at this location as well. We recommend that the city
construct both the Pool and the Recreation Building in a manner for maximum utility and
convertibility for persons of all abilities.
8. While beyond the original scope and intent of this committee, we would be remiss if we did
not offer theses recommendations for other uses, which we were able to accommodate
within the confines of the Central Winds/Parker Parcel boundaries. Therefore, we urge the
City Commission to consider allocation of other properties for the following uses:
~ A "Paws-Park" facility
~ A Skateboard/ln-Line Skate Park facility
~ Additional Tennis Courts (with lighting)
~ Additional Basketball Courts (with lighting)
9. In addition, the committee strongly recommends that every effort be make for the City of
Winter Springs to obtain the privately owned Springs Land tract for expansion of Central
Winds Park. We understand that this parcel is zoned for commercial use, which we
consider incompatible with our vision of Central Winds Park.
10. This committee also encourages the acquisitions of the Wincey Property for future
expansion. We feel that we have addressed the immediate needs of the community but are
aware that as Winter Springs grows, those needs will as well.
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