10.25.2007 Parks & Rec Minutesp 0SPER
1.Call to Order/Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:09 p.m.
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Meeting of the Town of Prosper
Parks and Recreation Board
407 E. First Street
Development ServicesBuilding
Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Members present include: Trent Lewis, Jeff Stang, Rutledge Gordon, Thomas Blaney. Member Charity
Gilson present at 7:04 p.m. and member LorenMoulder presentat 7:15 p.m.
Staffmembers present include: Wade Harden.
3.Consider and act on approval of minutes from the September 20, 2007 regular scheduled meeting.
JeffStang motioned to approve the minutes, Trent Lewis seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a
vote of 4-0.
4.Consider and act upon a recommendation to forward to the Town Council regarding a letter of
agreement relating to park improvement fees and requirements with the Villages of Prosper
subdivision.
Bob Finley, representative for the development of Villages of Prosper subdivision presented various trail
enhancements and requested the Town participation in the funding of such improvements. No motion was
made, the PARBd directed Staffto research the item and update the Board at the November PARBd meeting.
5.Discuss and possibly act on a design contract and/or scope of work for Folsom Park.
Trent Lewis motioned to recommend approval of the contract in an amount not to exceed $32,400, JeffStang
seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a vote of 4-0.
6.Update by Town Staff on various park improvement projects (57 acre joint use sports
complex/community park and Boyer Park).
Town Staff updated the PARBd on the meeting with PISD, PBK and Mike Land regarding the 57 acre park
project. Staff also informed the PABRd on the pending appraisal on 4 lots west of Church St. and northof E.
First St. that the Town may consider purchasing for the future Boyer Park project.
2.Consider and act upon a recommendation to Town Council regarding the appointment of a Board
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, and the election of the PARBd Secretary.
Trent Lewis nominated for Chair and Gordon Rutledge nominated for Vice-Chair, both recommended to Town
Council for appointment. Thomas Blaney nominated for Secretary and approved by a vote of 5 with Thomas
Blaney abstaining.
7.Discuss Town Park development standards.
Staffpresented a number of ideas regarding the standardization of certain types of materials, equipment,
furnishings, and designs the PARBd may want to consider standardizing for future projects. Discussion
regarding a standard Park sign developed and the PARBd directed Staffto explore the use of a consultant for
such a design.
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8.Information Items.
Town Staff reported on the status approval of the $390,000 Collin County Grant for Folsom Park, the approval
of the 2007 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan by Council, and noted the idea of letters of
appreciation for former PARBd members.
9.Adjourn.
Attest:
Trent Lewis motioned to adjourn, Loren Moulder seconded the motion. Motion was approved by a vote of 6-0.
The meeting was adjoined at 9:00 p.m.
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