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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
Committee Members Present:
Kimberly Smith, Chair
Soprina Reeves, Vice Chair
Jennifer Downs
Ella Lee
Annie Bunger
Jeff Robinson
Kari Willis
Samad Abdur-Razzaaq
Committee Members Absent:
Andy Franco
Rory Conley
Sean Boardman
Councilmembers Present:
Amy Bartley
Staff Members Present:
Robyn Battle, Executive 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, March 4, 2026
2. Consider and act upon the minutes of the February 4, 2026 Community Engagement
Committee (CEC) meeting.
Kari Willis made a motion to approve and Soprina Reeves seconded. The minutes were
unanimously approved.
3. Comments from the Public.
No members of the public were present at this meeting.
4. Discuss America 250
The committee reviewed proposed initiatives for the Town's America 250 celebration,
organized around five pillars: Celebrate, Honor, Move, Learn, and Serve. Ideas discussed
included downtown engagement activities such as "Stars, Stripes & Prosper Nights" and the
"Paint Prosper Proud" window initiative, patriotic decor throughout Town facilities, and
commemorative merchandise featuring the Prosper America 250 logo.
Additional concepts included recognizing "Hometown Heroes" at Town Council meetings,
participation from Prosper ISD JROTC for flag presentations, updates to historical displays,
and placing mini flags with veterans' names around the Veterans Memorial. Other proposed
initiatives included incorporating a "250 Challenge" into the Mayor's Fitness Challenge,
America 250-themed library programs, and a "40 Days of Service" campaign highlighting
volunteer opportunities leading up to Independence Day.
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Tentative event dates and action items were reviewed, including coordination with downtown
businesses, confirming vendors and volunteers, and identifying logistics for decor and
promotional materials.
5. Discuss and Consider CEC Subcommittee Reports
The Events and Communications subcommittees provided reports outlining their
recommendations for the Town's America 250 initiatives. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
subcommittee provided an update from its previous meeting. Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley also
shared plans to host an author for a special speaking event geared toward youth, in
partnership with the Prosper Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals group.
6. Special Events Updates:
Ms. Stone presents updates for the upcoming events for the Town and asked for
recommendations from the committee. It was recommended by the CEC to keep Celebrate
Prosper more of small town picnic in the park type of event.
a. Upcoming Events
• P-Town Throwdown
This item was not discussed.
V 2026 Christmas Festival
The CEC unanimously decided on a smaller -scale Christmas Festival event to be held
at Prosper Town Hall with extended hours due to ongoing construction. It was also
recommended to get rid of the Kids Christmas Shoppe and open the library during the
festival.
b. Recent Events
• Prosper Fishing Derby
This item was not discussed.
7. Voice of the Town
This item was not discussed.
8. Discuss and consider "CEC Top 3" & Save the Date Items.
This item was not discussed.
9. Requests for future agenda items.
The Committee requested the following for future agenda items:
• Budget for 2026Fiscal Year
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. on March 4, 2026.
These minutes were approved on April 1, 2026-
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