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01.07.26 CEC Minutes■ r OF pRISPER A Place Where Everyone Matters Call to Order / Roll Call. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. Committee Members Present: Kimberly Smith, Chair Soprina Reeves, Vice Chair Annie Bunger Sean Boardman Jennifer Downs Jeff Robinson Andy Franco Kari Willis Samad Abdur-Razzaaq Committee Members Absent: Ella Lee Rory Conley Councilmembers Present: Jeff Hodges Amy Bartley Staff Members Present: Todd Rice, Communications Director Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator Kaylynn Stone, Special Events Manager Angela Lewis, Event Specialist MINUTES Community Engagement Committee Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2. Consider and act upon the minutes of the December 3, 2025 Community Engagement Committee (CEC) meeting. Andy Franco made a motion to approve and Jeff Robinson seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved. 3. Comments from the Public. There were no comments from the public. 4. Restate Your Why for CEC Members Ms. Smith gave an overview of a new format for CEC meetings going into 2026 with the goals of improving efficiency at meetings and letting members own more of the work. The committee then went around the room to share their "why" behind why they joined the CEC. Members commented that they enjoyed events with the Town, valued the sense of community, and wanted to be a part of keeping that community feel while making an impact. 5. CEC Subcommittee Formations Councilmember Bartley gave a brief history of the creation of the Community Engagement Committee. She then gave an overview of the proposed working groups for the committee. The proposed working groups consisted of a Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) group, a Communications group, and an Events & Life in Prosper group. The committee decided Page 1 of 2 amongst themselves for who would join each group based on their strengths and interests. The MYAC subcommittee group will consist of: Ella Lee, Samad Abdur-Razzaaq and Kimberly Smith. The Communications subcommittee group will consist of: Soprina Reeves, Kari Willis and Annie Bunger. The Events & Life in Prosper subcommittee group will consist of: Rory Conley, Andy Franco, Sean Boardman, Jeff Robinson and Jennifer Downs. The groups will pick a point person and meet before the scheduled CEC meeting. 6. Discussion on Town Events a. Recent Events • Prosper Christmas Festival Mr. Franco commented that the festival was very well attended. Councilmember Hodges mentioned that he thought this year's festival had the feeling of being able to spend all day at it rather than just coming at night for the tree lighting. Councilmember Bartley liked the stage set up where it was still in view as attendees shopped with vendors. 7. Voice of the Town Ms. Smith introduced the new agenda item as an opportunity for committee members to share what they are hearing around town that could potentially guide future engagement opportunities. Ms. Willis spoke of a recent a -bike accident that injured a minor resident and gave praise to the efforts being set forth by the Prosper Police Department for registrations. Councilmember Bartley shared some of the recent feedback from the a -bike registration events and that a standout note is parents not knowing the differences between a -bikes and e-motorcycles. It was also shared with the committee the opening of the Raymond Park pickleball courts. 8. Discuss and consider "CEC Top 3" & Save the Date Items. The Committee recommended the following for the CEC Top 3 this month: • Boards & Commissions Work Session • Prosper Citizens Academy • Prosper Fishing Derby 9. Requests for future agenda items. The Committee requested the following for future agenda items: • Town Manager to present on All American City Designation • Subcommittee Updates to be early on the agenda • Budget Overview 10. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. on January 7, 2026. These minutes were approved on February 4, 2026. A P D D Kimberly m h, Chair ATTES EI/M R---, . D s. odd ce, Communications Director Page 2 of 2