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CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
MINUTES
MONDAY , JUNE 12 , 2023 AT 5 :30 PM
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the City Commission Workshop of Monday, April 10. 2023 to order at 5:01
PM in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor Kevin McCann, present
Deputy Mayor Rob Elliott, present
Commissioner Matt Benton, present (arrived at 5:09 PM)
Commissioner Victoria Colangelo, present
Commissioner Ted Johnson, absent
Commissioner Cade Resnick, present
Interim City Manager Phil Hursh, present
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no changes made to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input
Ms. Sharon Testerman, PO Box 195097, Winter Springs thanked the Commission for their service,
noted she played pickleball and was in favor of more places to play pickleball, spoke about what
she thought the benefits of pickleball were.
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs spoke about the lighting at the pickleball
courts.
Mr. Jim Hull, 237 Morton Lane, Winter Springs noted sending plans to Deputy Mayor Elliott about
uses for the courts, and spoke in favor of lighting.
Mr. Ken Greenberg, 1695 White Dove Drive, Winter Springs thought that the City was building too
many courts, there was a lack of ability for regional tournaments without hotels, and thought the
money could be used better elsewhere.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Discussion on Central Winds Pickleball Plans and Operations
Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks and Recreation Manager, Parks and Recreation Department reviewed
other existing public pickleball facilities near the City and features at these facilities (lights, fees,
instructors, etc.) Mr. Dunigan explained that Staff was looking for consensus and direction from the
Commission to continue moving forward and bringing forward further items.
Discussion followed on the purpose of the courts, resident focus, league interest, costs, and funding
sources.
Ms. Donna Bruno, Interim Director, Finance Department noted available funds in fund balance or
reserves currently from Perk Up Parks and Park Impact Fees.
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Mr. Len Hartman, Director, Parks and Recreation Department provided an update on the
construction of the courts, the St. Johns River water Management District (SJRWMD) permit
process, ongoing work, and lighting considerations. Mr. Hartman emphasized that the plan was to
run and maintain the facility for residents.
Further discussion on electrical availability and lighting, procurement and supply chain
considerations, and the availability of grant funding.
Interim Manager Hursh suggested getting the lobbyist or other interested parties to commit
funding.
Discussion followed on court availability, peak use time, the need for lights, current hours of
operation at Central Winds Park, consideration of neighboring properties, and reservations and fees
at other City parks and facilities.
Mayor McCann opened Public Input related to lighting.
Mr. Jim Hull, 237 Morton Lane, Winter Springs encouraged the Commission to decide on lighting
and thought this would make other decisions easier.
Mr. Andy Toshie, 405 S Moss Road, Winter Springs spoke about wait times at other facilities
mentioned and discussed fees.
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted she thought the Comprehensive Plan
was required to be updated before the City could pursue grant funding. Ms. Shafer also noted she
was in favor of a pro being running the facility.
Mr. William Morrisey, 965 Sequoia Drive, Winter Springs spoke about confusion around the project,
discussions with pickleball officials, and asked that the project be put on hold.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input related to lighting.
Discussion followed on the appropriate timeframe to pursue funding through the lobbyist and the
time to install lights that would be ready for an end of year opening.
Further discussion followed on facility operation, fees, and interested parties.
Mr. Hartman noted that a Request for Proposals (RFP) process could be pursued and presented at a
future meeting to give the Commission more ideas of their options. The Commission agreed that an
RFP process should be pursued.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Kevin McCann opened Public Input.
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about operations and his confidence in Mr.
Dunigan.
Mr. Andy Toshie, 405 South Moss Road, Winter Springs asked about hiring a pro as a City employee.
Mayor Kevin McCann closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 6:17 PM.
RESPECTFU Y MITTED:
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CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR KEVIN MCCANN
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the July 10,2023 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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