06.12.2025 Parks & Rec MinutespRLOWN OF
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A Place Where Everyone Matters
1. 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
John Metcalf
Valerie Little
Kimberly Shamsy
Kari Castro
Kyle LaFerney
MINUTES
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, June 12, 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
2. Consider and act upon the minutes of the May 8, 2025, Parks and Recreation
Board meeting.
Motion to approve by Benson, seconded by LaFerney. Motion approved 7-0.
3. Comments from the public.
No comments from the public.
4. Consider and act upon Raymond Community Park Sod Installation.
Baker presented on Raymond Community Park sod installtion.
Motion to approve by Benson, seconded by Little. Motion approved 7-0.
5. Consider and act upon an agreement with Prosper Area Soccer Organization for
Raymond Community Park Lighting.
Baker presented on an agreement with Prosper Area Soccer Organization for Raymond
Communtity Park Lighting.
Discussion was held about the lighting proposal.
Motion to approve by Little, seconded by LaFerney. Motion approved 7-0.
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6. Doe Branch Community Park Master Plan Update by Kimley-Horn.
Item postponed to the August 14, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
7. Receive staff updates: Recreation, Park Development, Park Operations, and
Director.
Stone shared updates on special events
Survey Update:
351 total responses. The final results will be brought to the August meeting
Prosper on Tap: Blooms and Bubbly Success
Mother's Day weekend was a lively one in Downtown Prosper as the Town and event
partner SBG Hospitality hosted the inaugural Prosper on Tap: Blooms & Bubbly. Held
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event was a resounding success, with 250 registered
attendees enjoying perfect weather and high praise from both guests and business
owners. The event featured samplings of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty
beverages from local establishments along BroadwayStreet.
Participating merchants and entertainment spots included: A Joyful Mess, Black Hawk
Brewery, Ciao Bella by Catherine, Famous In Oregon, Lily Claire, Prosper Blooms &
Gifts, The Rustic Warehouse, The Tavern on Broadway, and Texas Amps & Axes: Shop
and School of Music. Blooms & Bubbly is the first in a four-part 2025 Prosper on Tap Sip
and Stroll series, designed to create fun, adult -friendly experiences while driving traffic to
Downtown and supporting local businesses. The Town of Prosper looks forward to
continuing this successful partnership with SBG Hospitality.
Memorial Day Ceremony Draws a Crowd
On May 26', approximately 250 community members gathered at the Frontier Park
Pavilion for the Memorial Day Ceremony. The event included remarks by Mayor David
Bristol, Congressman Pat Fallon, and a representative from Senator Ted Cruz's office.
The program featured patriotic tributes and concluded with the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Prosper Veterans Memorial, a project led by the Prosper Rotary Club
to honor U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
Upcoming Events:
Prosper Jam Off — June 15-June 30
Pride in the Sky — July 1
Prosper on Tap: Bourbon Beer & Bubbly — July 19
Christmas in July: Christmas Festival Applications — July 1
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Helton provided updates on recreation
Proposed Cricket Pitch Use:
A proposed flat fee of $70.00 per hour for cricket pitch use was introduced, based on
current turf and grass rental rates. The pitch spans two soccer fields and will be
available for weekend rentals only at this time. Each reservation is limited to two hours
and must be submitted and paid for at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations must be
made electronically through the Recreation Division during Parks and Recreation
business hours. Any violation of park rules will result in loss of use without refund, and
damages will incur fines. Rental opportunities opened in mid -April, with signage now
posted at Lakewood. QR codes are available on -site for field rental requests and to view
the facility schedule. There have been four total paid reservations so far, with no issues
reported.
407 Recreation Center Improvements:
The facility recently received flooring renovations, replacing the carpet that was originally
installed during the 2019 renovation. The updated flooring has improved cleaning
efficiency and supported the expansion of programming offerings. Notably, no programs
were canceled during the renovation process.
Beilharz presented updates on park development:
Raymond Community Park:
Construction progress continues across multiple areas. Work on the restroom and
concession building is moving slowly due to weather delays. Moisture conditioning for
the pickleball and tennis courts has been completed, and shade structures are currently
underway. The installation of fencing for the baseball fields is well underway, and the
concrete work for the baseball backstops and seating is nearing completion.
Doe Branch Trail Connections:
The project has reached 100% plan completion, with the bid process scheduled to begin
next week. Construction is expected to start in late summer 2025 and be completed by
spring 2026. Planned improvements include widened sidewalk connections along Gee
Road and a new trail connection across the floodplain.
New Playground Shade Structures:
New shade structures were installed at Pecan Grove Park, Prairie Park, and Preston
Lakes Park.
Furr presented on park operations updates:
Recent maintenance efforts included mulch installation at Frontier Park and Town Hall,
along with irrigation system maintenance supporting the splash pad. Soccer equipment
was removed, and fertilization was completed for the soccer fields at Frontier Park. Staff
also repaired main line irrigation leaks at both Town Hall and Lakewood Park and
applied fertilizer to median areas throughout the community.
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Baker presented the upcoming calendar:
July Parks and Recreation Board meeting has been canceled. The next meeting will be
held on August 14.
8. Request for future agenda items.
No future agenda item requests.
9. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn by Little, seconded by Benson.
Meeting adjourned.
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