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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
Valerie Rodriguez
Deb Horan
Kari Castro, Secretary
Kyle LaFerney
MINUTES
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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
Trevor Helton, Recreation Manager
Talia Stevenson, Senior Administrative Assistant
Consider and act upon the minutes of the November 13, 2025, Parks and
Recreation Board Meeting.
Motion to approve the minutes made by Board Member LaFerney, seconded by
Secretary Castro. Motion approved 6-0.
Election of Board Officers.
Daniel Knox nominated himself as Chair; motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Kyle LaFerney nominated Bob Benson for Vice Chair; motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Kyle LaFerney nominated Kari Castro for Secretary; motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Citizens Comments.
There were no citizen comments.
Consider and act upon a park facility agreement for Creekside Park.
Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz presented the park facility agreement for Creekside
Park. Discussion was held regarding the agreement.
Director Dan Baker clarified that sufficient funds are not currently available to fully
develop the area into a park.
Due to the developer's request to name the park Shaddock Park, Board Member
LaFerney inquired about the applicable ordinance regarding park naming.
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Director Dan Baker provided background on the Town ordinance pertaining to park
naming. Clint Richardson was in attendance and available to answer questions.
A motion to approve the park facility agreement for Creekside Park, with the exception
that the park is not named Shaddock Park, was made by Board Member LaFerney and
seconded by Secretary Castro. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
6. Consider and act upon a park facility for Brookhollow Park.
Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz presented the park facility agreement for Brookhollow
Park.
Secretary Castro asked how much trail this will add to and the timeline for the park.
Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz deferred to the developer in attendance.
A motion to approve the park facility agreement for Brookhollow Park was made by
Chairman Knox, seconded by Board Member Rodriguez. Motion passed unanimously
(6-0).
7. Consider and act upon revisions to the Doe Branch Master Plan.
Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz presented the Doe Branch Community Master Plan
Updates.
A motion to approve the Doe Branch Community Master Plan was made by vice chair
Benson, seconded by board member Rodriguez. Motion passed unanimously (6-0).
8. Consider and act upon amendments to Park Programming and Development Fees.
Director Dan Baker presented the current and staff recommended changes to the park
programming and development fees.
Discussion was held.
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The following recommendations were made by the Parks and Recreation Board:
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I PARB Recommendation Ian 702E I
Pavilion Resident:
$5014 hours (1-50 peo pte)
$7514 hours (51-100 people)
$125) 4 hours (100.200 people)
Non Resident:
$ W014 hours (1.200 people)
SynlfwlicTuft FeetdS Resident'
$75 I lit
AeonResident:
52001 Ile
Grass Fields Resident:
$401 hr
!ion Resident.
S1501hr
ioumaments $75 1 team up to two days
$601 team, for each added day
$200 deposer per field
$1500 minimum fee
IHOgato fee
Park Planning
Parkland Dedication,
i ac. hand 130 units or 5% of total acreage
Pack Improvement I$22501 single faintly unit
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A motion was made to approve the Parks Board recommended fees as read made by
Secretary Castro, seconded by Board Member LaFerney. Motion passed unanimously
(6-0).
9. Receive staff updates: Recreation, Park Development, Park Operations, and
Director.
Park Development:
Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz provided an update on the Raymond Community Park
project. The restroom and concession building is approximately 95% complete. The
tennis and pickleball courts are 100% complete, and the playground is 90% complete.
The final concrete pour occurred on December 31, and all concrete work for the park is
now 100% complete. The Hike & Bike Trail is also 100% complete. Overall project
substantial completion is scheduled for mid -February, weather permitting.
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Recreation:
Helton provided updates on recreation programming. Winter programs are scheduled to
begin the week of January 12. Spring programming has been finalized, and preparations
for summer programs are currently underway.
Park Operations:
Furr provided updates on park operations, including tree and bush removal at Raymond
Community Park in preparation for new sod installation.
Director:
Baker provided updates on the upcoming calendar. The Town Council Boards and
Commissions Workshop is scheduled for January 27, 2026, from 5:00-6:15 p.m. in the
Community Room.
The next Parks and Recreation Board meeting is scheduled for February 12 at 6:00 p.m.
The Prosper Fishing Derby will take place on February 21 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the
Frontier Park Pond.
9. Request for future agenda items.
No agenda items requested.
10. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn by Secretary Castro, seconded by Vice Chair Benson.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
DI-Knox, Chair
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