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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2025 PR Agendaa. None ITEM B: Recreation Program Calendar a. Summer Kickoff Concert June 6,2025 6p.m. b. July 4 Parade 8:30 a.m. Registration now open 9) ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA AND DATE: June 23, 2025 10) ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY' S ADA COORDINATOR AT 5 89-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. HOWEVER, THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO CHECK THE CITY WEBSITE FOR UP-TO- DATE INFORMATION ON ANY CHANGES TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AND THE LOCATION. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 Call to Order — Vice Chair Webster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance -- was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present: Ms. Webster Ms. White Ms. Sheldon (alternate) Mr. Halleran (alternate) Not Present: Chair Drumheller -- excused Mr. Renzi — excused Mr. Mauro — excused Also Present: Brian Benton, City Manager Richard Blankenship, Parks and Recreation Director Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary IV. Announcement and Agenda Modifications - None V. Approval of Minutes: A motion to accept the minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting was made by Ms. White and seconded by Mr. Halleran. The motion passed unanimously with a voice vote. VI. Public Input Brent Wolhenberg, 13855 99t' Street, Fellsmere, displayed a tube worm he retrieved from the Indian River Lagoon that creates an acid based chemical reaction that forces shells to grab sand on the shore. Mr. Wolhenberg said the worms could be used to clean water and stabilize the shoreline. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US Hwy 1 /490 US Hwy 1, said there are 24-26 docks at the twin piers and now the City is going to hand them over to law enforcement knowing there are 30,000 people in the City that could use the docks. He suggested using the property by the old fish house which is closer to the inlet for the law enforcement docks. Joseph Richter, 907 Blossom Drive, said the City has rebuilt the docks at the Yacht Club numerous times and asked why floating docks aren't being used that can be removed prior to a storm. He said having more boat ramps is paramount for the community. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 The City Manager explained that the City is required to put back what was approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The open lagoon area receives a lot of east west winds which aren't conducive to floating docks. He noted that staff is looking into potentially expanding the area at the Yacht Club with a floating dock but it would come down to the engineering and design. He said the Main Street Boat Ramp is under design right now that will include dredging all the way out to the intercoastal. He said he realizes there is a need for boat ramps. Damien Lee Gilliams, 490 US Hwy 1, said the docks look completely different than they did two years ago and he gave the City Manager credit. He asked the board not to take away boat slips from the community and look for other options. VI 1. Unfinished Business: Item A: Current Proiect(s) Update a. Riverview Park Planning 1. Review of Conceptual Master Plan The City Manager said at a previous meeting they provided a recommendation to City Council for Concept A which moved the veteran's memorials over to the US 1 area. At a subsequent public workshop, Concept B was presented that received overwhelming support which does not move the memorials. He presented the conceptual plan of Concept B to the board which included: - keeping the veterans memorial is the same place; involving the veteran's community with a new design. - increasing the shade at the veteran's memorial location - have a courtyard area for food trucks or a developing a green space with additional handicapped parking - the volley ball courts would be moved closer to the riverfront - adding additional on -street parking - a larger pavilion will be developed with a focal point - Harrison Street will close at the entrance to the overflow parking lot and will loop back out to Indian River Drive - the entire infrastructure of the splash pad will be replaced and moved next to an interactive/nature playground that will have pour -in -place material - a few more small pavilions will be added - in the stormwater retention area there will be a rain garden area with a raised boardwalk - a permanent stage will be installed with artificial turf that kids can play on - an additional restroom facility is under consideration - staff plans to protect as many trees as possible - maintain the vendor locations - additional handicapped parking is being considered in two more areas - at the front of the park a focal point will be developed so that Riverview Park is identifiable from US Hwy 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 He described how staff has applied for grants, including a federal $1.5M Land and Water Conservation Grant that will be supplemented by Discretionary Sales Tax to fund the improvements. He said the project will be done in phases with the southern portion where the splash pad and delineated boat trailer parking will be Phase 1. He said there will be public meetings with examples for families to provide input on. With regard to the clock, the City Manager said the clock may be moved within the park but it is not set in stone. Public Input In response to Kristi Lenz, 1097 George Street, the City Manager confirmed the kayak launch will still have vehicle access. She noted the delineated boat parking area is not enough. Karen Wynn, 566 Benedictine Terrace, asked that low impact development concepts be incorporated like the ones used in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. She also asked that a native plant garden be installed by the board walk to help educate residents; and, if the oak trees are removed, they will be replaced. Damien Gilliams said the closing of Harrison Street will affect value of his family's premium, commercial property; Florida law provides the right of access to his property. He also said it wasn't right to bring in food trucks from out of town when he has a food truck on his property. Damien Lee Gilliams said it was a great idea to bring in elementary school kids to design a sculpture in the park. He suggested bringing in a professional audio engineer for the amphitheater and provide disability access to the amphitheater. He also suggested playground equipment to help get residents in shape. He asked that another approach to closing Harrison Street be considered. The City Manager said access to the food truck plaza will run to the west of the area behind the shopping plaza. There will be native plantings along board walk and throughout the park. MOTION by Chair Webster and SECOND by Mr. Halleran to move forward with plan as discussed tonight, pending what comes down the road, passed with a unanimous voice vote. b. Main Street Boat Ramp The Parks Director said the dredging is underway for the ramp and the design must be done by September 16. c. Law Enforcement Drvline — Contract to Council Mav 28, 2025 The Parks Director said staff plans to request a contract for the fire suppression system at the May 28 Council meeting. d. Swina and Bench Park The Parks Director said staff was waiting on permits from St. Johns River Water Management District to do the shoreline stabilization. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 Item B: Committee Member Park Updates Ms. White said at the Easy Street Park, the water is low but the park is doing well. There are new baby ducks. Ms. White said there is a whole row of bushes at the Garden Park that need to be watered. She invited the public to see the new landscaping which is really nice. Ms. Sheldon reported that Schuman Park is doing well. Mr. Halleran said Bryant Street Park still has palm fonds that need picked up and George Street Park is looking good. Chair Webster said she hasn't been to visit the baseball fields. Item C: Upcoming Events at Riverview Park a. National Day of Prayer — May 1, 2025 — 1:00pm b. Dedication of 250-Year Anniversary Monument — May 3 — 2:00pm c. Star Gaze — May 3 (Twin Piers) — 7:00pm d. Concert in the Park — May 9 — 5:30pm e. Craft Club — May 10 — 10am f. Memorial Day Celebration (Veterans Memorial) 11 am The Parks Director announced the upcoming events. Ms. White invited the public to the star gazing event which was a lot of fun with the professional telescopes. VIII. New Business: Item A. Chanqe of meeting date July 28 to July 22 for CIP review The Parks Director requested a motion to change the July 28 meeting to July 22 in order to bring the Capital Improvement Plan to them for recommendation to City Council. MOTION by Ms. White and second by Ms. Sheldon to move the July meeting to July 22 passed with a unanimous voice vote. Item B: Recreation Proqram Calendar a. Nutrition Workshop May 2 — Noon, Community Center b. Star Party May 3 — 7pm c. 19 Youth Sports — May 3 — 9am — Barber Street Sports Complex d. Junior Clay Court Tennis Tour — May 16-19 — 8am Friendship Park The Parks Director announced the program events. IX. Items for the Next Aqenda and date: Mav 19, 2025 No agenda items were requested for the next meeting. X. Adiourn There being no further business Vice Chair Webster adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2025 By: Date: Vicki Drumheller, Chair