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City of Casselberry Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — December 12, 2017 Audience participation: Mr. Neil Landgrebe, 451 Lilac Road, referenced the City's recent property acquisitions and asked if some of those funds could be used for other community requests such as a skate park or skate spots within the existing parks. He commented that the present park renovations and purchases were good but would hope that the requests for items such as a skate park would also be reviewed. City Manager Newlon responded briefly to clarify that the property acquisitions on Quail Pond Circle were funded by Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and those monies are restricted to projects within the designated redevelopment district. Motion made by Member Nordstrom to recommend that the City Commission make it a priority to acquire additional park space when it becomes available, affordable and feasible. Member Icenhower seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 4 - 0. 2. Recommendation to the City Commission to preserve the "Northeast Industrial Park" properties for future park space. Ms. Moore discussed the site location and that preserving the parcel may help meet the level of service for future growth. Member Icenhower briefly discussed a concern about the current zoning in that area that included adult entertainment as a possible use. Randy Newlon responded to her concerns. Also, she said that she was aware that there were gopher tortoises on the site. Mr. Newlon said that if the site were developed, the tortoises would be protected and relocated. Audience Participation: Mr. Neil Landgrebe, 451 Lilac Road voiced his concerns about this area but approved of the property being utilized as a park. Member Nordstrom made a motion that the Board recommend to the City Commission to preserve the "Northeast Industrial Park" property for future park space. Member Icenhower seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 4-0.