02.02.2026 Downtown Advisory Committee Minutesp
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
Committee Members Present:
Chris Wardlaw, Chair
Melissa Randle, Vice -Chair
Don Perry
Iris Meneley
Charles Cotten
Mike Pettis
Committee Members Absent:
Matt Nohr
Gavin Hernandez
Teague Griffin
MINUTES
Downtown Advisory Committee
Monday, February 2, 2026
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Executive Director
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Todd Rice, Director of Community Engagement & Experiences
2. Consider and act upon the minutes from the January 5, 2026, Downtown
Advisory Committee meeting. (RB)
Melissa Randle made a motion and Don Perry seconded the motion to approve the
minutes from the January 5, 2026, meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. Citizen Comments.
There were no comments from the public.
4. Email Security Discussion and Training. (LJ)
Harold Keith, Assistant Director of Information Technology, provided an overview of
cybersecurity policies. He provided information on preventing cyber-attacks and
protecting Town devices and networks. More information will be provided at the Joint
Work Session on February 10.
5. Update and discussion on Downtown Improvement Projects.
a. Additional Parking at EDC, Broadway, McKinley (CE)
Mr. Ewings informed the Committee that bid award for the project will be
presented to Council for approval on February 10. One more power pole needs
to be relocated, then the sewer relocation can proceed and construction on the
project can begin.
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b. Historical Markers (RB)
Mr. Rice informed the Committee that updates are still being made to the website
and a vendor has been identified to do the installation sometime in February. A
dedication ceremony will be scheduled after the markers are installed.
c. Downtown Monumentation (RB)
Ms. Battle informed the Committee that five vendors submitted proposals for the
project, and they are currently under review. Once the bids are scored, the
winning bid will be presented to Council for approval on either February 10 or
February 24.
6. Project Idea Survey. (RB)
Ms. Battle reminded the Committee about the survey link and encouraged everyone to
submit their ideas. Two projects have been submitted to date. An overall long-term
parking strategy is still a top priority for the Committee.
7. Downtown Events Update. (RB)
Ms. Battle provided an overview of the Downtown Block Party scheduled for May 30,
2026 in Downtown. The Prosper On Tap Series will continue this year as well.
8. America 250
Mr. Rice informed the Committee that the Town is considering a variety of initiatives to
celebrate the 250'" anniversary of our country. The Community Engagement
Committee (CEC) is considering ideas, as well as several Town departments. The
celebration will take place through July 4.
9. Requests for future agenda items.
• Parking Strategies
Wayfinding Signage
• Billboard Signage
Long -Term Plan
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. on February 2, 2026.
These minutes were approved on March 2, 2026.
Chris Wardlaw, Chair Y
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Robyn attle, Executive Director
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