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City of Casselberry Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — December 10, 2019 Linda Moore, Recreation Manager presented information related to the second and final reading of Ordinance 19-1526 related to the park bond referendum. No further action was requested from the Board. 6. Staff Report a. Parks Update Ms. Moore reviewed the updates and improvements of the parks. Lake Concord Park and Promenade at Lake Concord Park, as well as Secret Lake Park were decorated for the holidays. b. Events Update The Santa Run and Tree Lighting Ceremony were recapped by Ms. Moore. She commented on the success and growth of the Tree Lighting Ceremony event. Upcoming events discussed were the Holiday Boutique and Art & Music in the Park and The Food Truck Bazaar event on December 13th and the New Hope for Kids Bicycle Ride on December 14th. Ms. Moore added that New Hope for Kids sponsored the Decorating Contest which would be judged that evening. In arts and culture, the National Arts Program and the annual Rotary Calendar were reviewed. Ms. Moore informed the Board of The Florida Wax Group show in the Art House, the reception was Friday December 13th, during the Art & Music in the Park and The Food Truck Bazaar event. Resident artist Marla E also hosted a children's workshop during the event. 7. Board Member Reports: Board Member Kinsey Lallathin reported positive feedback on the Santa Run, adding that the website and Facebook were very helpful for tracking the route. She also said the lights at Lake Concord Park are a destination and had encouraged many people to come visit. Board Member Katy Farmer echoed Ms. Lallathin's comments about the Santa Run, stating four generations of her family watched together. She added that Tree Lighting was terrific, and she observed lots of families in attendance having a great time. Board Member Courtney Icenhower had additional discussion regarding Tree Lighting and remarked that Lake Concord Park looked phenomenal and "welcomes people to our City" in a unique and beautiful way.