06.11.2009 Parks & Rec Minutes1. Call to Order/Roll Call
MINUTES
108 W. Broadway, Prosper, Texas
Town of Prosper Municipal Chambers
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m,
The meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m. by Chairman Rutledge
Gordon. Members present include: Rutledge Gordon, Michael Lamb,
Loren Moulder (arrived at 6:25), Jeff Stang, and Chris Sanchez.
Staff members present include: Wade Harden
2. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the May
14th, 2009 meeting.
Staff requested the item be tabled to the July 9th meeting of the
PARBd.
3. Call to the Public.
No comments.
4. Presentation and discussion with representatives of Halff and
Associates concerning the standardization of Town Park
Signage.
Lenny Hughes with Halff & Associates presented refined conceptual
ideas for park signage along with specific material types to receive
feedback from the PARBd. Following the discussion Mr. Hughes agreed
to further develop the ideas and present further refined designs and
some cost estimates of materials.
S. Consider and possibly act upon a recommendation to the Town
Council regarding the Park Development Fees and Park
Dedication requirements.
Town staff presented materials drafted by the Prosper Developer's
Committee. Following discussions Rutledge Gordon motioned to
approve the Ordinance with an increase to $2,000 fee per residential
unit, a dedication of one acre per thirty-five unit or 5% of gross
acreage, whichever is greater, and to include a recommendation from
the PARBd to the Town Council on any request for credits for private
amenities, seconded by Chris Sanchez. Motion approved by a vote of
5-0.
6. Consider a recommendation to the Town Council regarding the
Collin County Parks & Open Space Grant application.
Jeff Stang motioned to submit the application for additional amenities
to the Town Community Park, seconded by Loren Moulder. Motion
approved by a vote of 5-0.
7. Consider a recommendation to the Town Council regarding the
Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant application.
Jeff Stang motioned to submit the application for additional amenities
to the Town Community Park, seconded by Chris Sanchez. Motion
approved by a vote of 5-0.
S. Discussion concerning the development of sand volleyball
courts.
Little discussion took place on this item, as the sand volleyball courts
were discussed in conjunction with the grant applications.
9. Informational Items.
Staff updated the PARBd on various park projects.
10. Adjourn
Chris Sanchez motioned to adjourn, seconded by Jeff Stang. Motion
was approved by a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:19 P.M.
Park and Recreation Board Secretary
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