CC 03/20/2019 Minutes - Joint Workshop with PRAB

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CASSGLBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 20, 2019 — Joint Workshop Page 4 of 8 o Bicycle safety track age 2-5 o Beginner skills & pump track o Restroom o Pavilion o Community garden o Ceremonial lawn o Park maintenance building Perspective renderings Photo examples of proposed amenities Audience Participation: Mr. Herb Dickens, 252 Bay Street, Casselberry, stated he was representing the Florida Freewheelers, the largest bicycle club in Seminole and Orange Counties with over 700 members. He inquired about the number- of parking spaces there would be and whether since the speed limit would be reduced in the area there would be buttons for the bicyclists to push to turn on a light to have traffic stop for them to cross. Dr. Brock and Mr. Suvongse advised there were 155 total parking spaces planned at this time, 65 on the east side and 90 on the west side, but this was a conceptual plan and that number could go up or down. They also advised the speed limit would be 25 mph, there would be buttons to turn on a light to stop traffic similar to what was at the Miracle Trail Crossing, and there would also be raised crosswalks. Mr. Dickens also advised that his organization would like to get involved in the project and he was authorized to offer donations of bicycles or bicycle helmets for some of the children in the area who could not afford those, and that they did this type of thing from time to time for communities. He added that he felt this was a wonderful plan and would be very exciting for the community and he was hopeful the project could be completed in the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Suvongse added that one of the comments that had been received from the public was that some would also like to see a small pro shop in the park selling helmets and knee pads and things of that nature. Mr. Tim Payne, 4001 West Danby Court, Winter Springs, advised he was part of the consulting group but wanted to add a couple of comments. He shared some information about the area having been used years ago for motocross and all sorts of wheeled sports and this site was the perfect place for "Wheel Park" to replace all that. No one else came forward. Discussion: Discussion ensued amongst the City Commissioners, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members, the consultants and staff regarding the various proposed elements of the park, including: challenges and advantages to a long, linear park; elements of both the east and west sides/phases of the park; concerns about park entrance and parking locations and availability; receipt of mostly positive feedback and comments from the public; concerns about cost of maintenance and whether the budget would support this type of park; community garden; design of park for all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities; possibility of using the site for future tournaments and whether the site would support that type of activity; potential for future narrowing of Winter Park Drive and elimination of the multi -directional turn lane to make it an even