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Home My WebLink About2025 11 12 Parks, Rec and Mobility Regular Meeting AgendaPARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 - 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Changes AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS INFORMATIONAL AGENDA PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Approval of the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes 2025 08 06 PRMAC Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA Pursuant to F.S. § 286.0115, if the mayor or any city commissioner receives and/or sends ex parte communications regarding any application filed with the city, the mayor or any city commissioner must publicly disclose such communications before or during the hearing at which a vote is taken on the quasi-judicial matter, so that persons who have opinions contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communications are given a reasonable opportunity to refute or respond to the communications. REGULAR AGENDA 500. Parks Maps Update 501. Discussion on Parks FY 26-27 Capital Projects REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE 2 This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. "If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | NOVEMBER 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Committee approve the August 6, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Minutes as presented 4 PARKS, RECRREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jason Bryne called the Wednesday, August 6, 2025, of the Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting 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 Jason Byrne, present Vice-Chairperson Leah Weisman, present Committee Member John Hibbs, absent Committee Member Paul Krebs, present Committee Member Brenda Lambie, present Committee Member Jennifer Hankes, present Committee Member Robert Tommy, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also present: Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Administrative Services and Operations 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 Byrne opened “Public Input”. Mr. Rob Schellenberg, 1047 Dear Run Drive, Winter Springs addressed the Committee and relayed his role as overseer of the pickleball and tennis courts. Chairperson Bryne closed “Public Input”. 5 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING – AUGUST 6, 2025 PAGE 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Clariflcation was requested regarding speciflc language use in the last meetings’ minutes. Clerk Tarrant gave clariflcation. No changes were requested. "I MOTION WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES.” MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON WEISMAN. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TOMMY. DISCUSSION. ALL IN FAVOR. NONE OPPOSED. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Parks and Recreation FY25-26 Budget Overview Mr. Dunigan gave a presentation with a high-level overview of the flscal year 2025-2026 Parks Budget and highlighted the main categories the budget is broken into. Mr. Dunigan relayed some of the reductions in the budget such as in personnel due to some restructuring, operating expenses and Capital expenses. Staff highlighted that the city is working to get internal personnel certifled and licensed to be fertilizer and pesticide applicators as well as adding more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based recreational programs. Staff opened the fioor for questions from the Committee. Discussion regarding the fee schedule, differences in the fee amounts for residents and non- residents, and the reduction in the overall budget ensued. Staff relayed that the city utilizes a “zero-base” budgeting method and staff was able to reallocate or save in needs throughout the budget. Questions were asked from Committee about the budget, future discussions and the appropriate timeline to start talking about the next flscal year’s budget. Staff relayed that at the next meeting the Committee will be talking about flscal year 2026/2027 budget, but it is appropriate to talk about it at any time. Committee Member Hankes asked about the timeline, location and process of the lacrosse wall. Staff relayed that a conclusive decision has not been made yet. Discussion transitioned to the cameras throughout the city parks and the current locations. Staff relayed at the current time there are only cameras at the Senior Center/Civic Center, no parks have cameras at this time. Staff want to start with Central Winds due to the amount of foot trafflc. Further questions and comments ensued on the cost of the Lacrosse wall, budget for training personnel, and ADA compliance for amenities. Staff responded in kind to all the committees questions and comments. 6 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING – AUGUST 6, 2025 PAGE 3 of 4 501) Parks and Trails Update Mr. Krist gave a brief presentation and showed visuals of the trails and connectivity through the city as requested by the committee at the last meeting. The committee asked about connecting trails through the highlands and getting to the Cross Seminole Trail. 502) Parks and Recreation Update Mr. Krist transitioned to the “Parks and Recreation August Update”. The presentation reviewed past successful events, park improvements, and updates related to the Tennis/Pickleball courts at Trotwood Park. Brief questions ensued f rom the Committee regarding fiow and separation between the tennis and pickleball courts. Mr. Krist continued with reviewing the current projected projects and upcoming programs the city will be holding in the various parks. Chairperson Bryne asked about the Winding Hollow, Mocking Bird and Alton Road area, getting the pathway paved to make the area more accessible and connected. Staff will take the suggestion into consideration but relayed the area would need to be evaluated and expressed concern about adding more imperious surface due to the fiooding of the area. 503) Discussion on ADA needs in relation to the Park, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee. Chairperson Byrne opened the item and Vice-Chairperson Weisman requested a mapping of the ADA parking and accessibility for the Parks. Staff are looking at creating a GIS interactive map for the city website. Vice-Chairperson Weisman asked for a printout of the parks and to get a better understanding of ADA parking, being able to suggest additional ADA accessibility and the process of making recommendations to the Commission. Staff clarifled the process and relayed that staff has a clear understanding on what the expectation is from the Committee. REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Byrne opened “Public Input”. No one addressed the committee Chairperson Bryne closed “Public Input”. ADJOURNMNET Chairperson Byrne adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:32 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: _____________________________________ TRISTIN TARRANT ASSISTANCE CITY CLERK 7 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING – AUGUST 6, 2025 PAGE 4 of 4 NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ________, 2025 Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. 8 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | NOVEMBER 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Parks Maps Update SUMMARY At the request of the Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee at their last meeting City staff has worked to develop a map tool of the City Parks system. This tool will be available online through the City website. FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending the advisory committee review the information presented and provide any questions and feedback to staff. 9 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 501 PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | NOVEMBER 12, 2025 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Discussion on Parks FY 26-27 Capital Projects SUMMARY At the request of the Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee City staff included this agenda item to provide the committee an opportunity to provide input on potential projects for consideration in the FY26-27 budget for the Parks and Recreation department. FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION City staff is recommending the advisory committee provide input on potential capital projects to be considered by the City Commission for the FY 26-27 budget for the Parks and Recreation Department. 10