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City of Casselberry Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting—June 14, 2022 Board member Buffy Werle requested more information regarding the inclusion of the zip line: park placement, design and cost of inclusion. Board Chair Katy Farmer sought clarification regarding the level of interest for inclusion of the zip line. Linda Moore, Recreation Manager, shared additional information regarding these questions. Board member Nick Santiago spoke in favor of including the zip line in the improvement project. Board member LeAnn Nash expressed the importance of maintaining the least amount of impact on the neighbors in terms of noise and privacy. Board members Nick Santiago and LeAnn Nash raised questions regarding the lighting of the park and the impact on the neighborhood along with the current barrier/buffer in place at the property line. These questions were addressed by Mr. Fathelbab. After Board member discussion, Board Chair Katy Farmer opened the floor for comments from the public. There were no comments made. Mr. Fathekbab requested the Board make a recommendation to the City Commission regarding the Dew Drop Park Improvements 30% Plans. 6. Motion Recommendation of Wirz Park Improvements Board Member Nick Santiago made a motion to provide a favorable recommendation of the Dew Drop Park Improvements — 30% Plans to the City Commission with the provision of recommending the spreading out of the exercise equipment along the walking path, appropriate lighting of the park being taken in account with respect to the neighbors, along with allowing the staff to make adjustments to the plan as necessary based upon budget considerations. Motion was seconded by Board Member LeAnn Nash. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 7. Staff Reports a) Parks Update Linda Moore, Recreation Manager, discussed park improvements regarding Plumosa Oaks Park. Additionally, she shared an update on the improvements to the Recreation Center with the addition of new mirrors on the walls on the west side. Seniors for a Better Community contributed $2000.00 toward their cost. Demolition has begun for the Art House expansion project. Secret Lake Park boardwalk expansion project is about fifty percent complete. The deadline for completion has been moved back to September because of the pavilion delay.