Minutes Parks 02/13/2007MINUTES OF A REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13,2007
7:00 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS 5
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Parks & Recreation Board of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on Tuesday,
February 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open
to the public.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Pauline Twomey Chair
Steve Gregory Vice Chair
Steven Kohs Secretary - Arrived at 9:17pm
Dave Glaser Board Member
Matthew Graham Board Member
Wendy Hill Board Member
Bill Matthai Board Member
Chris McCollister Board Member - Arrived at 7:17pm
JD Stotts Board Member
Kathleen Wilson Board Member
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Stephen Skeen Board Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT
Adam Adams Staff LiaisonIParks and Recreation Director
Mindy Herring Recreation Supervisor
A.l Park & Recreation Board Chair Pauline Twomey called the Regular Session to order at 7:13 p.m.
noting a quorum was present.
A.2 Citizen Presentations: this is an opportunity for citizens to address the Park & Recreation Board
on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Board is not permitted to take
action on or discuss any presentations made to the Board at this time concerning an item not
listed on the agenda. The Board will hear presentations on specific agenda items prior to the
Board addressing those items.
No citizen presentations.
A.3 Discuss and take appropriate action on the approval of the January 9, 2007 minutes.
Board Member Matthai made the motion to approve the January 9, 2007 minutes. Board member
Stotts seconded. Motion passes unanimously.
A.4 Discuss and take appropriate action concerning the renaming of Marshall Creek Park.
Board Member Matthai made the motion that the top three names voted on by the Board go
before Town Council. The Top three are Trophy Park at Grapevine Lake, Trophy Park and
Freedom Park. Board member Glaser seconded. Motion passed 8; 1; 0 with Board Member
McCollister voting against.
A.5 Park Board to discuss and make recommendations concerning the proposed PD-27 amendment.
Director Adams stated that a Board member request that this be brought back before the Board
because the concept plan was reopened for a change in PD-27 which altered some of the layout
in regards to the amount of park land and slight alteration in the trail plan. The Board did advise
on the last plan when it was under Horton. The Board can look over the proposed changes and
make recommend/suggest changes.
Board Member Matthai had concerns about the parkland allocation and the proposed pathway
plan. He felt that the trail plan was not a continuous trail system. He was also concerned about
placement of another pool as he felt it is necessary. He also shared some concerns about the
park land being on a flood plan. Board Member Matthai also stated that there is supposed to be
some number of active acreage and questioned how many there should actually be.
Director Adams stated the Ordinance is 1 acre for every 44 based on occupancy per dwelling
unit, the current plan is giving the Town 19 acres that are active and 90.2 acres that are passive.
The credit for the 90.2 is at 3 to 1; the donation of the 49 acres exceeds the minimum
requirements set by the Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
Board Member Wilson stated that the trails previously were all continuous, why were the trails
changed. When she was on the joint use task force, it was discussed that the trails would be
continuous and it was one of the huge selling points with the new high school.
Town Manager Emmons stated that the developer originally wanted to add a second pool at the
Northeast Park but due to operational issues, staff felt that all swim facilities should be located on
one site. Town Manager Emmons also stated that the proposed trails met our current
requirements. He further explained that the loss of connectivity between neighborhoods three and
four was due to the inability to cross the golf course.
Town Manager Emmons explained that if the Town did not accept any passive Parkland donation
the developer would owe an additional 17 acres or money in lieu of.
Board Member Wilson expressed concern with the possibility of Council moving forward on the
PID without the Board being able to exam such items thoroughly. Her primary concern being that
of the residents.
Board Member Graham expressed concern with trail continuity and Town Manager Emmons
proceeded to explain the trail system in greater detail.
Board Member Wilson asked Town Manager Emmons to have the developer represented at the
next Board meeting.
Board Member Graham made the motion not to recommend the proposed PD-27 concept plan to
P&Z. Board Member Skeen seconded. Motion passes unanimously.
A.6 Discuss and make recommendations to Town Council concerning a no-smoking ordinance that
could include public parks and park facilities.
Greg Lamont, 15 Avalon Drive Trophy Club TX 76262 spoke concerning the proposed no-
smoking ordinance.
Director Adams explains that the Town does not currently have a no-smoking ordinance in place.
Board Member Gregory states that he would be against a no-smoking in public policy and instead
would be in favor of creating specific areas in the public for smoking.
Board Member Stotts had concerns with the cost of signage and the difficulty of enforcing such
an Ordinance.
Board Member Hill made the motion to present to Town Council that the Parks and Recreation
Board is not in favor of adopting the no-smoking ordinance that was presented. Board Member
McCollister seconded. Motion passes 8; 2; 0 with Board Member Wilson and Board Member
Graham against.
A.7 Parks and Recreation Staff update and discussion regarding project updates as listed below:
There will be no action taken on any individual project posted under this item and discussion will
be limited. If extensive discussion is required, the item may be placed on a future agenda.
a. Future Recreation Facility Sub-committee
b. Pitch, Hit & Run scheduled for March 24, 2007 at Independence Park from 10-2pm
c. Arbor Day I Soccer Fest scheduled for April 14, 2007 at Harmony Park from 11-3pm
d. Aquatic program schedule
e. Schedule of fees
f. Marshall Creek Park operations
A.8 Items for future agendas:
a. Drainage area adjacent to Lakeview Park
b. lnvestigate use of effluent water on parkland
c. Discuss median design specs for future development
d. lnvestigate sponsorship opportunities with sport associations
e. Long range park planning
f. Community pool addition
g. Grand opening at Marshall Creek Park
h. Explore WI-FI possibilities at park facilities
A.9 Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 7p.m.
A.10 Adjourn.
Board Member Gregory made the motion to adjourn at 9:19pm. Board Member Hill seconded.
Motpn passes unanimously.
Parks and Recreation odd Secretary