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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen called the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 7,
2024 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen, present
Vice-Chairperson Andrew Zacharias, present
Committee Member Sabrina Parsons, present
Committee Member Jason Maitland, present
Committee Member Desma Underwood, present
Committee Member Jason Byrne, present
Committee Member Paul Diaz, present
Committee Member John Classe, absent
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Also present:
Mr. Michael Krist, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department
A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.
Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs touched on the previously
discussed shade topic for the pickleball court and expressed concern for more
information to be included in the minutes for historic purposes.
City Clerk Gowan briefly touched on the city’s minutes policy for clarification.
Chairperson Van Kleunen closed “Public Input”.
CONSENT AGENDA
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 07, 2024
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300) Approval of the Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Parks and Recreation Regular
Meeting Minutes
Committee Member Maitland noted a scrivener's error. Staff took note of the error.
"MOVE THAT WE PASS THE MINUTES AS READ WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE
ATTENDANCE OF MR. MAITLAND." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DIAZ.
SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PARSONS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BYRNE (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); UNDERWOOD
(AYE); ZACK (AYE); VAN KLEUNEN (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Parks and Recreation Update and Discussion on Trotwood Park
Mr. Krist reviewed the presentation giving updates and numbers on the pickleball
courts and programs for the Committee as requested in previous meetings. Discussion
ensued on the questions regarding the shade structures as well as the cost, revenue
and feedback related to the contracted pro and the pickleball reservation system .
Continuing, Mr. Krist presented a staff suggested change for Trotwood Park’s
Pickleball/Tennis court. The suggestion is to restripe and keep the one tennis court as
such, change the other court to be four (4) permanent pickleball courts, and shift the
placement slightly to give more room for the pickleball courts. With this proposed
change additional updated would be done to the courts themselves, the fencing
around the courts and permanent fencing inside separating the courts would be
added.
Returning to the presentation, Mr. Krist gave an overview of additional Parks items,
Updates and upcoming events/programs happening within the city. Committee
Member Parson asked the parking and being ADA compliance in relation to a pervious
concern brought up. Staff relayed that all our parks are in compliance.
600. REPORTS
Vice-Chairperson Zach expressed concerns for public input comments and asked
about the process for result with a comment, question or concern is given. City Clerk
Gowan further reviewed the minutes policy with the committee and explained further
steps and levels in which someone who gives public input could have their questions
answered or concerns heard. The committee gave consensus to have Ms. Leah
Wiesman come up and address the board again regarding her ADA and safety
concerns.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.