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CASSCLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 28, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 14 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Wirz Park Improvements 30% Design Plan Presentation Staff Presentation: Healthy Community Manager Dean Fathelbab (with input from Brook Sherrard, principal architect with CPH, Inc.) presented a summary of the 30% design plans for the Wirz Park Improvements project (PW 2019) completed by CPH, Inc., which included an overview of the plans, cost estimates, comments from the public participation workshops, key staff recommendations, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation. Discussion: Discussion ensued during the presentation which included: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendations; multi-purpose field vs. regulation baseball field; need for a landscape buffer to the north of the property and sidewalk and trail connections; need for additional shade throughout the site; potential adjustment to location of playgrounds and pavilions; safety issues; reduction of impervious surfaces for pool deck, rear patio and parking lot by utilizing use of alternate materials and landscaping; potential increase in parking area; impact to wetlands to the south of the property; stormwater requirements; potential of combining the pool and splash pad; construction of a backstop as the baseball element for the multi -use field; keeping the pool open year-round and potential cost to citizens for use of the pool and splash pad; and the need to continue to value engineer the various park elements to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget at this time. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director are requesting guidance from the City Commission regarding the 30% design plans to help develop the next iteration of plans. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address this item: 1. Mariusz Barczuk, 86 Mark David Court, spoke in favor of the proposed multi-purpose field and the playground, but felt rubber mulch should not be used in the playground area. He also expressed some concerns about the proposed parking and the pool element. 2. Mario Alvarado (did not give address), stated lie represented the Greater Orlando Soccer Academy (GOSA) and spoke in favor of a multi-purpose field in Wirz Park as his players are currently utilizing Sunnytown Park but need additional areas for play. 3. Robby Freedman, Henson Court, Oviedo, stated that his child plays with GOSA at Sunnytown Park in Casselberry and spoke in favor of a multi-purpose field in Wirz park. No one else came forward to address this item. CONSNSUS: The City Commission agreed by consensus to approve the 30% Wirz Park plans with the following recommendations, as presented: - Add landscape buffer from residential properties to the north. - Add sidewalk and trail connections. - Add more shade. - Remove car drop-off from the fi-ont of the building.