04.18.2002 Parks & Rec MinutesParks and Recreation Committee Meeting
601 S. Church Street
Prosper First Baptist Church
Thursday, April 18, 2002, 7p.m.
Those Present: Darin Riggs, Karen Williams, Randy Turner, Natalie Hill and Julie Larios.
Cap to order: Chairman Darin Riggs called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Darin Riggs noted that tonight's agenda was discussion and review of administrative issues. He
then opened the floor to any public speakers.
Lisa Frye, the Soccer Commissioner of the Prosper Sports Association was in attendance and was
asked to speak. She emphasized the need for soccer fields for play and practice. At least one
dedicated soccer field is needed for the upcoming fall season that begins in August Discussion of
possible locations like the High School and Elementary school fields were discussed. Soccer field
dimensions were requested.
Close public forum._
Discussion of Master Plan committee. Decided that since no one member of the P & R committee
has the time to attend all the M.P. meetings, a rotating schedule will have a least one P & R
member at all M.P. meetings. Darin will create schedule when required.
Review of Ordinance No. 02-07. Discussion of sections 9 and 10. Various duties were assigned at
this time.
Julie — Forecast and long range planning of future parks and rec. needs.
Darin — Creation of park maintenance log, communication plan, and direction of policy and
procedure.
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Karen and Natalie — Obtain copies of policy and procedure from surrounding cities, grant
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Randy — Budget review and accounting.
Main St. Park discussion. Additions were made to the original requests; Night -lights for security,
breakers on scoreboards, move electrical inside concession stand, raise sprinkler boxes (two areas
only) cover exposed conduit. Darin will speak to Steve Witt concerning a timeline for completion.
Hayes Park — Randy brought up the issue of a Hayes Park renovation. Discussion of the removal
of last remaining playground equipment due to safety issues.
Future park grounds — discussion of acreage near Custer Rd. and CR79 as possible site.
Currently owned by Presbyterian Church.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:25pm
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Darin Riggs, Chairman