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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 8, 2016 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 12 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS EMS A. Future Agenda Items Commissioner Aramendia suggested exploring dedicated millage for parks and recreation. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the process, logistics and timing for bringing a proposal for dedicated millage to the voters as a ballot question; duration and amount of any proposed dedicated millage; citizens' and the Commission's vision for future recreational amenities in the City; options for funding sources; and the process for the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan which is currently being proposed. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Newlon advised that although originally staff had sought to piggyback on a Seminole County Schools contract for a consultant to prepare the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, it had been discovered that the scope was not broad enough for the City's needs and a bid would now need to go out for the consultant services. He further advised that the bid process would take approximately 60 days, after which the consultant would need several months to prepare the Plan. He noted that preparation of the City of Maitland's Parks Master Plan had taken approximately one year. Each of the Commissioners agreed that preparation of the Plan should not be lashed. After additional brief discussion, the Commission agreed by consensus to proceed with the process needed to engage a consultant and get a Parks and Recreation Master Plan completed, after which there could be more discussion about prioritizing of projects and funding options, including outreach to the City's citizens to get feedback about the types of amenities they would like to see, and what was most important to them. B. Municipal Advisory Committee (Metroplan) Report Mayor Glancy reported that the Committee had met on February 4, 2016 and most of the action items on the agenda were housekeeping -type items; however, she did advise that a new process will now be used for prioritizing of projects utilizing an on -line application process. She also commended and thanked Assistant Public Works Director /City Engineer Dr. Kelly Brock for his long -time service on the Technical Advisory Committee and for always giving the City a voice in the decisions being made about which projects are to be advanced. C. Leadership Seminole Board Report No report. D. Mayors/Managers Group Report No report.