HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 12 17 Parks, Rec and Mobility Special Meeting AgendaPARKS, RECREATION, AND
MOBILITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
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
301. Approval of the Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
2025 11 12 PRMAC Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500. Parks Maps Update
501. Discussion on Parks FY 26-27 Capital Projects
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
2
PUBLIC NOTICE
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 |
DECEMBER 17, 2025 SPECIAL 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
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 301
PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA |
DECEMBER 17, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
TITLE
Approval of the Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility
Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Committee approve the November 12, 2025 Parks, Recreation,
and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Minutes as presented
9
PARKS, RECRREATION, AND MOBILITY
ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
[RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2025]
CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Jason Bryne called the Wednesday, November 12, 2025, of the Parks, Recreation,
and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting to order at 5:40 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, absent
Committee Member Brenda Lambie, absent
Committee Member Jennifer Hankes, absent
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
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant advised that no quorum was present and explained
allowable actions in the absence of a quorum. Brief discussion ensued on options for
rescheduling and next year’s tentative meetings dates.
*THE AGENDA BELOW WAS NOT DISCUSSED DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF A
QUORUM*
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
10
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGUALR MEETING – NOVEMBER 12, 2025
[RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2025]
PAGE 2 of 2
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Parks Maps Update
501) Discussion on Parks FY 26-27 Capital Projects
REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
ADJOURNMNET
Chairperson Byrne adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:47 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_____________________________________
TRISTIN TARRANT
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ________, 2025 Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee Meeting.
11
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500
PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA |
DECEMBER 17, 2025 SPECIAL 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.
12
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 501
PARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA |
DECEMBER 17, 2025 SPECIAL 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.
13