08.05.2026 CEC Minutes■
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MINUTES
TOWN OF Community Engagement Committee
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
RLSPER 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
A Place Where Everyone Matters Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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
Annie Bunger
Samad Abdur-Razzaaq
Andy Franco
Kari Willis
Ella Lee
Jeff Robinson
Rory Conley
Jennifer Downs
Committee Members Absent:
Sean Boardman
Councilmembers Present:
Amy Bartley
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Stephen Tanner, Director of Community Engagement & Experiences
Madison Clark, EDC Executive Director
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
Kaylynn Stone, Special Events Manager
Angela Lewis, Event Specialist
2. Consider and act upon the minutes of the June 3, 2026 Community Engagement
Committee (CEC) meeting.
Andy Franco made a motion to approve and Soprina Reeves seconded. The minutes were
unanimously approved.
3. Comments from the Public.
There were no public comments.
4. Boards & Commissions Overview
Mr. Canizares gave an overview of each of the Boards & Commissions that currently operate
with the Town of Prosper. He also presented information on staff roles, responsibilities and
how boards and staff work together for the Town's initiatives.
5. All -American City Program Update
Mr. Canizares shared the lists of 2026 finalists and past Texas winners for the All -American
City recognition. Also presented were the steps and dates for applications for the accreditation.
Mr. Canizares suggested that should Prosper win, there should be a rebranding to promote
the win. Mr. Robinson commented that some municipalities may have hired consultants to
handle the designation because it is very administratively intensive. The committee suggested
waiting until late 2027 to apply for the 2028 accreditation.
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6. America 250 Art/Essay Competition
Mr. Hernandez proposed a competition for the youth of Prosper to either submit an essay or
art in honor of America 250. The CEC asked logistics questions regarding the competition
including who the judges would be, what age group would be the target audience, and if this
could be done in partnership with the library. Mr. Hernandez shared that the proposal will be
workshopped further and brought back to the committee.
7. Town Recognized Holiday Discussion
Mr. Tanner briefed the group on the current lists of holidays that staff works off of. He shared
the current list of federal and state holidays and asked the group which holidays they suggest
recognition for on social media versus if more should be done. The committee remitted this to
the communications subcommittee to dive deeper into and return with a suggestion for staff.
8. America 250 Debrief
Ms. Stone outlined the facts and figures for the different events held during the Prosper
America 250 celebrations. For the Downtown Block Party, Ms. Willis shared good feedback
regarding the location of the stage but wished for more posters/signage downtown to promote
the event. Ms. Reeves commented on the ticket pricing for the Block Party being lowered. She
also suggested for the Stars, Stripes & Prosper Nights evening, the music and car show should
have been closer together. Ms. Smith commended the library for a well -attended Fourth of July
parade.
9. Prosper on Tap/Downtown Plaza Activation
Ms. Stone updated the committee that due to low interest, they are moving away from the
Prosper on Tap series. She shared that staff is currently working to bring two fall events to
replace Prosper on Tap and have them centered around sports and other fall themes.
10. Voice of the Town
Committee members shared feedback regarding cost of programs including the Active Adult
programs.
11. Discuss and consider "CEC Top 3" & Save the Date Items
The committee decided their CEC Top 3 would be:
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Applications
• Holidays
• Youth Involvement
12. Requests for future agenda items.
The Committee requested the following for future agenda items:
• A joint meeting with the Downtown Advisory Committee to be held September 2
13. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. on August 5, 2026.
These minutes were approved on October 7, 2026.
APPRCWED
Sop" -Reeves, Vice Chair
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Ste n ner, ❑irect r of Community Engagement & Experiences
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