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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 02 04 Parks, Rec and Mobility Regular Meeting MinutesPARKS, RECREATION, AND MOBILITY O _. ADVISORY COMMITTEE tJ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ffi tnaosved 199 FEBRUARY4, 2026 1 � 0013 F-1 CITY HALL —COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Committee Member Jason Bryne called the Wednesday, February 4, 2026, of the Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting to order at posted 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: Committee Member Jason Byrne, present Committee Member Leah Weisman, present Committee Member John Hibbs, absent Committee Member Paul Krebs, absent Committee Member Brenda Lambie, present Committee Member Jennifer Hankes, present Committee Member Robert Tommy, absent Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also present: Mr. Michael Krist, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Department of Operations and Administrative Service A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. REGULAR AGENDA - PART 1 500) Election for Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026 COMMITTEE MEMBER BRYNE OPENED THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON. COMMITTEE MEMBER WIESMAN NOMINATED COMMITTEE MEMBER BYRNE. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LAMBIE. THE NOMINATION WAS ACCEPETED. NO OBJECTION TO THE NOMINATION WAS GIVEN. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE GIVEN. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. JASON BYRNE WAS ELECTED THE CHAIRPERSON 501) Election for Vice -Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026 COMMITTEE MEMBER BRYNE OPENED THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VICE -CHAIRPERSON. COMMITTEE MEMBER HANKES NOMINATED COMMITTEE MEMBER WIESMAN. SECONDED BY CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING - FEBRUARY 4, 2026 PAGE 2 of 3 COMMITTEE MEMBER LAMBIE. THE NOMINATION WAS ACCEPETED. NO OBJECTION TO THE NOMINATION WAS GIVEN. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE GIVEN. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. LEAH WEISMAN WAS ELECTED THE VICE -CHAIRPERSON AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100) Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Not Used .s M. Chairperson Byrne opened "Public Input". No one addressed the committee Chairperson Bryne closed "Public Input". CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes. "I MOTION WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES:' MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON BRYNE. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HANKES. DISCUSSION. ALL IN FAVOR. NONE OPPOSED. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Not Used REGULAR AGENDA — PART 11 502) Parks Update Mr. Krist opened and presented the "Parks update" presentation relaying the recent City events, a Veteran Banner Program update, Parks maintenance and accessibility updates and upcoming items, events and programs for the parks. Questions regarding the age bracket allowed to participate for the "Fish Winter Springs" and the father -daughter dance were asked. Suggestions were made to add a mother -son dance to the list of events, a sidewalk extension and inclusions or to include wheelchair areas for the seating areas. Mr. Dunigan responded that this add is within the master plan and is something that has been identified just some logistical consideration regarding the stormwater infrastructure need to be investigated. Questions ensued regarding potential grants for the Central Winds boardwalk project and Mr. Dunigan responded that the city re-engaged in conversation with a grant writer. Relaying it would be a CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING - FEBRUARY 4, 2026 PAGE 3 of 3 reimbursement grant and the city would have to budget for it. Committee Member Weisman additionally suggested considering a dock near the amphitheater, with seating at the existing lakeside dock. Discussion continued with the lower practice field lighting at Central Winds, Staff responded there was a discussion, but a more formal procurement approach would be needed if the city wanted to pursue a more "turnkey" result. The city is also looking at other options as well. The committee formally requested that staff provide a forward -looking quarterly outlook at future meetings in addition to the completed -items update, to allow the committee to provide proactive input, particularly on accessibility matters, before projects are finalized. Mr. Dunigan agreed to incorporate a look -ahead section into future presentations. Deputy City Clerk Tarrant confirmed the next meeting was scheduled for May 6th. REPORTS Chairperson Byrne gave an update on meeting with Jessie Phillips for Metro Plan Orlando and the City of Casselberry. The Chairperson highlighted the Seminole County Master Trail System plan and Casselberry Mobility Vision plan for trail connectivity. He noted that county progress but expressed hope that Winter Springs would actively support the effort. A concern was raised that the trail's proposed route near the city's water treatment facility on Casselberry Lane had previously generated some hesitation from the city, which the Chairperson encouraged resolving. Additional connectivity gaps were discussed, including the challenging intersection of Hicks Avenue, State Road 434, the Cross Seminole Trail, and the dog park entrance, where Mr. Dunigan confirmed staff had already taken steps to raise tree lines for improved visibility and was working with Duke Energy on adding a streetlight. The Chairperson also noted the potential for a trail connection along SR 434 in front of Winter Springs Elementary to improve access to the Cross Seminole Trail from the eastern portions of the city. 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 6:25 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: �1 TRISTIN TARRANT DEPUTY CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Parks, Recreation and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.