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Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Board Members Present:
Daniel Knox, Chair
Bob Benson, Vice Chair
Kimberly Shamsy
Kari Castro
Kyle LaFerney
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Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, March 13, 2025
6:00 PM
Staff Members Present:
Dan Baker, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kurt Beilharz, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt Furr, Parks Superintendent
Kaylynn Stone, Special Events Manager
Trevor Helton, Recreation Manager
Talia Stevenson, Senior Administrative Assistant
Consider and act upon the minutes of the January 29, 2025, Joint Parks and
Recreation Board and Community Engagement Committee Meeting.
Motion to approve by Castro, seconded by Benson. Motion approved 5-0.
Consider and act upon the minutes of the February 13, 2025, Parks and Recreation
Board meeting.
Motion to approve by Castro, seconded by Shamsy. Motion approved 5-0.
Comments from the public.
Resident Kent Elliot spoke regarding changing the name of Parvin Park.
Receive staff updates: Special Events, Recreation, Park Development, Park
Operations, and Director.
Stone presented the 2025 Special Events Calendar and Special Event updates:
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Prosper On Tap!
May 10tn: Blooms and Bubbly.
Fishing Derby Update:
An estimated 300 people braved the cold to attend the Prosper Fishing Derby at the
Frontier Park pond on February 22. The Derby featured a youth fishing competition for
Most Fish Caught and prizes were awarded in several age categories for ages 14 and
under. A special thank you goes to the Prosper High School Bass Fishing Team and to
Title Sponsor PondMedics for their generous support!
Helton provided updates on recreation:
Summer Programs:
Registration is open for Summer Camps and classes that start May 27tn
Mayor's Coffee:
Held on Wednesday, March 12th at Prosper Fire Station #2.
Active Adult Day Trip:
Regstering for the active adult day trip to Jefferson City. The trip will take place on March
261, 7:30AM-7:30PM.
Heroes & Helpers Program:
Prosper Parks & Recreation recognizes the Heroes and Helpers who selflessly serve our
community! In thanks, a 10% discount is extended on classes and activities to all active
military, veterans, first responders and Prosper ISD employees.
Beilharz provided updates on park development:
Raymond Community Park:
Work on the restroom / concession building is approx. 75% complete. Moisture
Conditioning for the pickleball and tennis courts is underway. Irrigation work is more
approx. 75%. The playground equipment is ready for delivery. Playground details are
being worked out.
Frontier Park, Erosion Control:
Construction is completed. The project is scheduled to be complete before the Fishing
Derby. The contractor is working on erosion control improvements to the bridge over Doe
Branch Creek in the Doe Branch Property. Project completion expected by summer 2025.
Doe Branch Community Park Master Plan:
Kimley-Horn is under contract. Staff met with the consultant for a kick-off meeting. A site
walks is scheduled for March 14, tomorrow. Public outreach is a component of the scope
More updates throughout the year as the project proceeds.
Furr presented updates on Park Operations.
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6. Request for future agenda items.
Knox requested an update on field utilization for the May agenda.
7. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn by LaFerney, seconded by Benson.
Meeting adjourned.
��niel Knox, Chair
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