20200609Welcome to the June 9, 2020,
Prosper Town Council Meeting.
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Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and
Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Pledge to the Texas Flag
Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God,
one and indivisible.
Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
Discussion Items.
1. Update from the Prosper Police Department
STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
PROTECTING & SERVING
Doug Kowalski, Chief of Police
Scott M. Brewer, Assistant Chief
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
OVERVIEW
•Introduction
•Texas Police Chief’s Association (TPCA) Best Practices Recognition Program
•Written Directives (Policies & Procedures)
•Code of Conduct
•Bias Based Policing
•Use of Force
•Racial Profiling
•Discussion & Closing Comments
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
PPD LEADERSHIP
•Doug Kowalski, Chief of Police
•Current Board Positions
•Chairman –Training Advisory Board (ILEA)
•Training Advisory Board Member (CCLEA)
•Adjunct Instructor
•Texas Police Chiefs Association
•Internal Affairs
•Use of Force Investigations
•Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA)
•Leadership
•Scott M. Brewer, Assistant Chief
•Adjunct Instructor
•Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA)
•Leadership –Accountability
•TPCA Best Practices Recognition Program, Assessor
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
TPCA BEST PRACTICES RECOGNITION PROGRAM
•The Law Enforcement Recognition Program is a voluntary process where police agenciesinTexasprovetheircompliancewith168TexasLawEnforcementBestPractices-standards.These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcementprofessionalstoassistagenciesintheefficientandeffectivedeliveryofservice,thereductionofriskandtheprotectionofindividual’s rights.
•While similar in nature to the national accreditation program,the Best PracticesRecognitionProgramiseasiertoadminister,lower in cost and is designed specifically forTexasLawEnforcement.The Texas Legislature demands a great deal of professional lawenforcementinTexasandtheBestPracticeswerespecificallydesignedtoaidTexasagenciesinmeetingthosedemandsandprovidingthebestqualityofservicetothepeopleofourState.
•Since its inception in 2006,over 100 Texas Law Enforcement Agencies have beenRecognizedandmanymorearecurrentlyintheprocesstobecomeRecognizedAgencies.While members of the Texas Police Chiefs Association recognizes and supports thenationalaccreditationprogram,The Texas Best Practices Recognition Program has clearlybecomethenewGoldStandardforTexasLawEnforcement!
TRAINING
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
WRITTEN DIRECTIVES (GENERAL ORDER 102.001 –WRITTEN DIRECTIVES SYSTEM)
•Required to be reviewed annually
•Reviews are to ensure the Orders are current with regard to all
applicable legislation, case law, and TPCA Practices/Standards
•Annual reviews are documented and digitally archived
•Available to employees online to include mobile devices
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
CODE OF CONDUCT (COMPRISED OF 12 MAJOR SECTIONS)
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
BIAS BASED POLICING (POLICY 2.2, BIAS BASED POLICING)
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
USE OF FORCE (POLICY 6.1, USE OF FORCE)
•The Policy is reviewed annually as required by General Order 102.001,
Written Directives System
•The Policy requires that all use of force incidents be documented and
reviewed by the chain of command to include the Chief of Police
•Consistent with the Town’s initiative to go paperless, PPD
transitioning to new software for tracking all administrative inquires
•Officers trained on the Policy at least annually during in-service
training
•TPCA Annual Report
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
Since 1957,the Institute for Law Enforcement
Administration (the ILEA)has provided courses,
seminars and workshops for police and sheriff's
agencies both nationally and internationally.From
the eight-week School of Executive Leadership
(formerly the Management College),the four-week
School of Police Supervision to our one-week
courses,the Institute's mission is to provide top
quality,academically based,challenging programs
in a professional educational environment.Our
Center for Law Enforcement Ethics offers a forum to
explore and to discuss ethics-related issues and
offers courses that prepare trainers to provide
ethics-based programs in their own organizations.
Our instructors and facilitators are among the best
experts in the nation their respective fields.
https://www.cailaw.org/institute-for-law-enforcement-administration/index.htmlDirector
Gregory Smith
OUTSIDE REVIEW
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
ANNUAL RACIAL PROFILING REPORT
•Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Article 2.134
•PPD continues to maintain compliance with all required annual
submissions
TOWN OF PROSPER, A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
DISCUSSION & CLOSING COMMENTS
Protest
Heart Fellowship
STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
Consent Agenda
Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered
routine in nature and non-controversial. The Consent
Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may
be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request
of Council Members or staff.
Agenda Item 2.
Consider and act upon the Minutes from the May 23,
2020, Special Called Meeting. (ML)
Agenda Item 3.
Consider and act upon the minutes from the May 26,
2020, Town Council meeting. (ML)
Agenda Item 4.
Receive the April financial report. (BP)
Agenda Item 5.
Consider and act upon approving the purchase and
installation of furniture for the new Police Station and
Dispatch Facility, from Workspace Interiors by Office
Depot, through the Omnia Partners Cooperative; and
authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Proposal
and Terms and Conditions of Purchase for same. (JC)
Agenda Item 6.
Consider and act upon a resolution authorizing the
Town Manager to execute an application to the Collin
County Parks & Open Space Project Funding Assistance
Program for the construction of Hays Park. (DR)
Final Master Plan
Agenda Item 7.
Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager
to execute a Professional Services Agreement between
Dunaway Associates, Inc., and the Town of Prosper,
Texas, related to the Pecan Grove Park Phase II Project
(2015-PK). (DR)
Agenda Item 8.
Consider and act upon approving the purchase of a
Subscription License for total email protection from SHI
Governmental Solutions, Inc., through a Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract
and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
agreement for same. (LJ)
Agenda Item 9.
Consider and act upon approving an Equipment Lease
Agreement and Service Agreement for copier
equipment and managed print services, between
ImageNet Consulting, LLC, and the Town of Prosper,
Texas, through a Texas Department of Information
Resources (DIR) contract; and authorizing the Town
Manager to execute the same. (LJ)
Agenda Item 10.
Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit
a written notice of appeal on behalf of the Town
Council to the Development Services Department,
pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7)
of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, regarding action taken
by the Planning & Zoning Commission on any Site Plan
or Preliminary Site Plan. (AG)
Citizen Comments
The public is invited to address the Council on any
topic. However, the Council is unable to discuss or take
action on any topic not listed on this agenda. Please
complete a “Public Meeting Appearance Card” and
submit it to the Town Secretary prior to the meeting, or
address the Council via videoconference or telephone.
Regular Agenda
Items for Individual Consideration
Agenda Item 11.
Consider and act upon awarding CSP No. 2020-58-B to
Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd., related to construction services
for the Decorative Monument Signs -Prosper Trail at
Coit Road project; and authorizing the Town Manager
to execute a construction agreement for same.
Agenda Item 12.
Consider and act upon awarding CSP No. 2020-57-B to
Accelerated Critical Path, Inc., related to construction
services for the Church Street and Parvin Street
Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Improvements and Old
Town Retention Pond projects; and authorizing the
Town Manager to execute a construction agreement for
same. (PA)
Agenda Item 13.
Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager
to execute a Professional Engineering Services
Agreement between Garver, LLC, and the Town of
Prosper, Texas, related to the design of the First Street
(Dallas North Tollway to Coleman Street) project. (PA)
Agenda Item 13.
Update on the Hike and Bike Trail Master Plan. (DR)
Town Council Update
Hike & Bike Trails Master Plan
June 9,2020
Agenda
Plan Purpose and Process
Key Public Input Results
Needs Assessment
Plan Recommendations
Plan Implementation
Next Steps
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Plan
Purpose &Process
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Inventory existing trails and planned trails
Assess the need for additional trails
Identify opportunities to connect to
adjacent cities, schools, parks, and key
destinations
Provide recommendations for potential trail
corridors and cost estimates
Provide considerations for trail design
standards
Purpose of Plan
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Inventoryexistingconditions
Stakeholder + public visioning Assess opportunities Develop recommendations Review and adopt plan
Planning Process
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Public Input Results
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Steering Committee
Served as a review body to provide direction
through the duration of the planning process
Met two times throughout the planning process
Public Workshop
Held January 9,2020
Approximately 60 attendees
Online Survey
Available from early January to mid-February.
There were a total of 935 responses.
Input Methods
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What one word would you use to describe using trails in Prosper today?
Key Findings PUBLIC WORKSHOP
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2
What one word would you use to describe hoe you envision using trails in Prosper
in the future?
Key Findings PUBLIC WORKSHOP
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3
Overall, how would you rate where you live as a place to walk?
Key Findings ONLINE SURVEY
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Overall, how would you rate where you live as a place to cycle?
Key Findings ONLINE SURVEY
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In what part of Prosper do you typically use trails?
Key Findings ONLINE SURVEY
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What type of bicycle facility would you prefer to use?
Key Findings ONLINE SURVEY
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Needs Assessment
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Existing Hike and Bike Trails**
Facility Width Miles Linear Feet (LF)
6’Path*5.38 28,402.01
8’Trail 27.49 145,168.95
10’Trail 4.36 23,000.88
12’Trail 0.28 1,489.19
Total 37.51 198,061.02
*Does not include 6’ sidewalks along streets.
**Inventory based on built trails as of February 2020.
Trail Inventory
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0 0.5 1 Miles
Existing Trails
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2013-2017 NCTCOG Crash Data
4 Non-Fatal Bicycle Crashes
3 Non-Fatal Pedestrian Crashes 0 0.5 1
Safety
Note: Only includes reported incidents.Miles
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Major Barriers
0 0.5 1 Miles
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Opportunities Map
0 0.5 1 Miles
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P l a n
Recommendations
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1.Create a safe and connected system of trails and bikeways to support active transportation
options.
Obj. 1.1: Increase the trails level of service (LOS) for all residents.
Obj. 1.2: Connect to key destinations such as schools, parks, neighborhoods, and employment centers.
Obj. 1.3: Coordinate with other entities to support regional active transportation mobility.
Obj. 1.4: Implement safety improvements at key intersections.
2.Incorporate accessible trails and bikeways when new development occurs.
Obj. 2.1: Update trail development standards to ensure connectivity to and within new developments.
Obj. 2.2: Incorporate trails and bikeways when planning for new or reconstructed roadways.
3.Design, construct, and maintain trails and bikeways in a sustainable manner.
Obj. 3.1: Seek alternative and innovative funding sources for long-term trail development.
Obj. 3.2: Consider environmental features when developing new trails.
Obj. 3.3: Develop trails in natural areas that are context-sensitive to the surrounding landscape.
4.Increase awareness of the hike and bike trail system.
Obj. 4.1: Increase public awareness of the hike and bike trail system through education campaign.
Obj. 4.2: Develop wayfinding amenities and trailheads along trails.
Goals &Objectives
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Veloweb Trails
Connector Trails
Hierarchy of Facilities
Sidewalks
Bikeways
Trail Hierarchy Opportunities
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Hierarchy of Facilities
Veloweb Trails
Connector Trails
Sidewalks
Bikeways
At least 12’wide
On NCTCOG designated Veloweb
Provide interjurisdictional connections
Support trailheads at major junctions
Users: Cyclists and pedestrians
Trail Hierarchy Opportunities
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At least 10’wide
Primary purpose to connect parks,
neighborhoods, and key destinations
Should connect to Veloweb trails
Along major thoroughfares
Users: Cyclists and pedestriansHierarchy of Facilities
Veloweb Trails
Connector Trails
Sidewalks
Bikeways
Trail Hierarchy Opportunities
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Standard Sidewalks –6’wide
Wide Sidewalks –8’wide
Primary purpose to connect within
neighborhoods
Provide safe routes to school
Along minor thoroughfares
Users:Pedestrians
Hierarchy of Facilities
Veloweb Trails
Connector Trails
Sidewalks
Bikeways
Trail Hierarchy Opportunities
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Potential bikeway accommodations for
appropriate roadways (treatments could be
bike lanes, pavement markings, bicycle
boulevards)
Users:Cyclists
Hierarchy of Facilities
Veloweb Trails
Connector Trails
Sidewalks
Bikeways
Trail Hierarchy Opportunities
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Trail Access
TRAILHEAD
Key entrances to trail system
Typical features include:
Parking
Information kiosks
Bike racks
Benches
Drinking fountains
Lighting
TRAIL ACCESS POINT
Location along an off-street trail where users
can access trails
Typical features include:
Trail marker
Signage
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DraftRecommendations
0 0.5 1 Miles
DRAFT
Total Recommended Trail Mileage: 81.6 mi.
Total Recommended Wide Sidewalks: 16.7 mi.
Build-Out Trail LOS: 1 mile per 553 residents
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Area I Detail
•Connection through Artesia M.U.D.
•Implementation of Regional Veloweb corridor along
greenbelt
•Connections to current and future schools
•Completing trails in Windsong Ranch
•Connection to Preserve at Doe Creek neighborhood
•Connections into Frisco and Celina
•Preserving trail along western portion of Doe Creek
•Trailheads at existing and future parks and along the
Veloweb trail
DRAFT
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•Connection across Dallas North Tollway and BNSF
railroad
•Bikeway opportunities in Old Town Prosper
•Regional Veloweb implementation -railroad and cross-
town corridor
•Increased connections to schools
•Connections into Frisco and Celina
•Rails to Trails opportunity
•Trailheads at existing and future parks in Old Town
Prosper
Area II Detail DRAFT
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Area III Detail
•Connector trails within easement and greenbelt
corridors
•Implementation of Regional Veloweb -utility easement
corridor
•Connections into McKinney and Celina
•Filling in gaps in existing trails/sidewalks
•Widen existing trails along designated Veloweb
•Preserving ROW for trail within southeastern portion of
Town
•Trailheads at existing and future parks and along the
Veloweb trail
DRAFT
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Plan Implementation
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Used to rank proposed trail corridors.
Will result in prioritized segments in the final master plan.
OFF-STREET TRAILS (greenbelts, parkways,etc.)
•Connects to key destinations
•Connects to the existing trail/bikeway network
•Creates an interjurisdictional connection
•Located on the designated Regional Veloweb
•Solves a safety issue or overcomes a barrier
•Fills a gap in the existing system
•Improves an existing trail
•Ease of implementation
•Amount of environmentally-sensitive areas disturbed
•Creates an uninterrupted trail segment longer than 2 miles
Prioritization Criteria
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Prioritization AREA I (West Prosper)DRAFT
Map ID Corridor Length Prioritization
A Cross Town Trail Segment 1 (Doe Creek)5.30 6/10
B Windsong Parkway 0.98 3/10
C Doe Branch –Segment 1 4.96 2/10
D Doe Branch –Segment 2 2.31 2/10
E Future High School Development 0.54 4/10
F Prosper Trail 1.97 3/10
G Future Development 1.76 2/10
H Teel Parkway 1.25 3/10
I Windsong Parkway Extension 0.87 2/10
J Artesia M.U.D.1.61 6/10
K Legacy Drive 5.93 6/10
L Future Denton ISD School Site 1.02 3/10
M Fishtrap Road 0.53 3/10
N Doe Branch –Segment 3 0.55 3/10
O Doe Branch Trail Connection 0.04 5/10
P Prairie Drive 1.41 5/10
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Prioritization AREA II (Central Prosper)DRAFT
Map ID Corridor Length Prioritization
A Cross Town Trail –Segment 2 2.99 6/10
B Cross Town Trail –Segment 3 1.54 6/10
C Button Branch 2.71 2/10
D Cook Lane 0.33 2/10
E BNSF Railroad 3.45 6/10
F Prosper Trail 4.18 6/10
G Shawnee Trail Extension 0.84 3/10
H Frontier Parkway 3.10 5/10
I Future Development (Greenbelt)0.61 3/10
J Coleman Street –Segment 1 0.99 6/10
K Coleman Street –Segment 2 0.96 5/10
L Tanner’s Mill Park 0.83 5/10
M Preston Road 6.44 6/10
N Coleman Street –Segment 3 0.53 3/10
O First Street 0.98 5/10
P Craig Road 0.26 4/10
Q Gates of Prosper Development 3.0 4/10
R Lovers Lane 1.51 3/10
S Prairie Drive Extension 2.60 2/10
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Prioritization AREA III (East Prosper)DRAFT
Map ID Corridor Length Prioritization
A Cross Town Trail –Segment 4 4.93 8/10
B First Street 2.19 4/10
C Future High School Development 0.36 3/10
D Lakewood Drive 1.34 5/10
E TRA Utility Easement 2.70 4/10
F Rutherford Branch Greenbelt 1.83 1/10
G Custer Road 0.49 4/10
H Coit Road 3.97 7/10
I Town Lake Park 2.41 5/10
J Town Lake Park Spur 0.26 3/10
K Equestrian Way 0.30 5/10
L Lakewood Preserve 0.27 6/10
M La Cima Boulevard 0.10 5/10
N Pecan Grove Park 0.35 5/10
O Richland Boulevard 0.35 4/10
P Prosper Lake Trail 0.17 5/10
Q Frontier Parkway 3.10 4/10
R Prosper Trail –Segment 1 2.08 7/10
S Prosper Trail –Segment 2 2.51 5/10
T Patin Park 0.34 4/10 6
Report Outline
Ch 1:Introduction
Background &Purpose
Goals &Objectives
Ch 2: Community Context
Demographic Profile
Review of Relevant Studies
Ch 3: Trail Needs
Needs Assessment
Community Input
Ch 4: Trail Network Recommendations
Recommended Trail Network
Design Standards
Ch 5: Implementation Strategies
Implementation Plan 37
Next Steps
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Next Steps
Finalize implementation priorities
Final master plan report review
Seek Council approval
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Lenny Hughes, PLA
Principal In Charge
lhughes@halff.com
Kendall Howard,AICP
Project Manager
khoward@halff.com
TOWN OF PROSPER
Paul Naughton,RLA
Senior Park Planner
Paul_Naughton@prospertx.gov
HALFF ASSOCIATES
Contact Info
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Executive Session
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas Government
Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate regarding:
Section 551.087 –To discuss and consider economic development incentives.
Section 551.072 –To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551-074 -To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and
related thereto.
The Town Council Meeting will resume after the
Executive Session.
Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action
necessary as a result of the Closed Session.
Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for
discussion at a future meeting.
Adjourn.