04.08.2021 Parks & Rec Minutes ITOWN
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the
Of Prosper Parks and Recreation Board
PSPER Prosper Town Hall
Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Prosper is a place where everyone April 8, 2021
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order by Rebekah Land, Chair, at 6:00 pm.
Board members present: Rebekah Land, Chair; John Metcalf, Vice Chair; Gina Kern, Secretary; Ty
Bledsoe; Matt Cely; Matt Furay; and Cameron Reeves.
Staff members present: Paul Naughton, Parks Planning Manager; Trevor Helton, Recreation
Supervisor; Matt Furr, Parks Supervisor; and Patty Kendzie, Marketing Coordinator.
Also in attendance: Joh Delin, Ceo, Integrity Group, and Philip Neeley, Senior Discipline Lead, Dunaway
Associates.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Draft Minutes from the March 17, 2021, Special Meeting
of the Parks and Recreation Board.
Motion to approve by Metcalf. Second by Kern. Approved 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of Trail Alignment - Ladera Development.
Naughton described the planned development community on the east side of town, currently under
review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The developer has requested to use park improvement
fees to reroute the hike and bike trail, south of Custer Road, around the development. The proposed trail
will be 10' wide trail. The Board discussed potential impacts.
Motion to approve by Reeves. Second by Furay.Approved 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of Pecan Grove Park Improvements Master Plan.
Naughton showed slides to recap the Pecan Grove Park Public Input meeting held during the March 17,
2021, Parks and Recreation Board meeting. He thanked the residents who provided feedback. Naughton
went through and addressed the comments brought up at the public input meeting, such as parking and
shade around the existing and proposed playground area. Naughton mentioned to the Board that after
the Public Input Meeting, staff was contacted by a few residents from the Lakes of La Cima with
additional feedback, including letters from residents of the neighborhood. The feedback was a concern
associated with the basketball court and its proposed location being too close to the homes and also
concerns relating to noise, vandalism and negative activities. Town staff looked into their concerns.
Naughton presented to the Board information that Park staff had gathered as it related to basketball
courts. He also presented information provided by the Folsom Elementary School Principal, who stated
that within the three years working there, there had not been an incident, to her knowledge.
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Naughton said, based on feedback received from residents, staff will present a third option tonight
(presented as Option #2). This showed the basketball court and pickleball court on the opposite side of
the creek, with an additional parking lot. He reminded residents and the Board that basketball courts
ranked high in priority in the 2015 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and was a specific
program item within the Action Plan for Pecan Grove Park.
After various questions from the Board, the Board allowed the residents in attendance to speak. Some
spoke in person while some spoke via Zoom.
• Several speakers expressed preferences for Option 2.
• Several speakers expressed opposition to inclusion of the sports courts and parking.
Kern suggested the Board look at an option that does not have sports courts. Bledsoe asked for
clarification on the size of the courts. He reminded that the original items of concern at the Public Input
Meeting were parking and that the park was boring. Bledsoe had asked how much the basketball court
and parking lot took up the park. Naughton responded he thought it was about a quarter of an acre, so
not much, but he would look into it.
Land suggested more research be done, as many may not be aware of the Option#2. Reeves said there
may be residents who do want sport courts. This is a large neighborhood and more people utilize the park
than are represented tonight. Cely suggested to engage the HOAs again and ask their help to push out
information to inform residents of the park plans. Naughton said tabling the item will affect the schedule.
Furay said input is needed from Willow Ridge.
Metcalf moved to table the motion, which was seconded by Cely.
5. Discussion of Naming Windsong Neighborhood Park#2.
Naughton described the park characteristics, the naming process and gave ideas to think about. He
asked the Board to email Kendzie with suggestions. An Action Item will be placed on a future Agenda.
6. Discussion of Naming Star Trail Neighborhood Park#2.
Naughton said this situation is similar to Item 5. Metcalf asked what names are currently used. Naughton
suggested the Historical Society as a resource. Kern asked if the Star Trail community had made any
selections. Naughton said Windsong has no preference; he will reach out to Start Trail. Metcalf suggested
taking a drive to look at both parks. All agreed. An Action Item will be placed on a future Agenda.
7. Comments by the Public.
There were no comments by the public.
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8. Informational items
a. Recreation Update
Postcards advertising summer camps have been mailed. Registration is open, with 55 registrations
received so far; last year's total was 199. Camps begin June 7 and will be hosted at The 407 Rec Center,
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rhea's Mill Baptist Church and the Town Hall Community Room. Staff is
looking at offering an online STEM class, as well. Metcalf commended Recreation Services for expanding
options this year.
The Mayor's Coffee next Wednesday will be held virtually. Land asked about senior programs. Helton
said work is being done on a proposal to open up The 407 Rec Center and virtual programs continue
each week. The Mayor's Fitness Challenge ends April 18, with tracking sheets due April 23. 245
registrations were received. Participants who turned in a completed tracking sheet will receive a free t-
shirt and be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit.
b. Park Development Update
Naughton said the large trail project at Whitley Place is being finished and feedback has been positive.
c. Park Operations Update
Furr said sports are going well. College lacrosse will be played on the multi-purpose fields this weekend
(TCU vs Arkansas). Staff is working on procuring replacement plants and there is no insurance for those
lost in the freeze. About 1,500 Indian Hawthorns need to be replaced, yet the total severity of loss is not
yet known. Staff is looking at options for removing vulgar graffiti at Whitley Place.
9. Discussion regarding any miscellaneous business or items to be placed on future Agendas.
Land asked that the Pecan Grove Park Master Plan be placed on an upcoming Agenda.
10. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn by Cely. Second by Reeves. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm. Approved 7-0.
Gina Kern, Secretary
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