Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting 08/07/2023 06:00 PM Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Commission Members
Paul Fushille, Chair
Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair
Olivia Barnard
Hope Boatright
Kristy Caldwell
Dustin Cloutier
Christian Krueger
Joe Wright

City Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman
Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
Aquatics and Athletics Manager Mack Rusick

PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS

A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for an open meeting  may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the Commission’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing.  Speakers may not cede or pool time.  Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the Commission.  It is the request of the Commission that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration.  Speakers are encouraged to sign in.  Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary.  By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of the July 17, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes.

• 07.17.23 PRC Minutes_draft.pdf (0.07 MB)

BUSINESS

• 2.Discuss and consider recommendation to approve an Eclipse Display to be installed at Veterans Memorial Park.  Lisa Sullivan, People & Communications Director

• Staff Report Eclipse Glasses Dispay.pdf (0.38 MB)
• Eclipse Glasses Display Drawing and Proposed Location.pdf (0.85 MB)

• 3.Update and possible discussion on the Founders Memorial Park skatepark project.

• Staff Report - Skate Park Update.pdf (0.13 MB)
• FINAL 2023-08-07_Dripping Springs Parks Presentation.pdf (9.98 MB)
• Project Schedule.pdf (0.26 MB)

• 4.Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of a recommendation on the Parks and Facilities Naming Application to name the skatepark at Founders Memorial Park the "Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark."  Applicant, Eric Henline, Dripping Springs Skatepark, Inc. Committee.

  a. Presentation
  b. Staff Report 
  c. Public Hearing
  d. Recommendation

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• Staff Report - Skate Park Naming Request.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Parks & Facilities Naming Policy Ordinance No. 2023-20.pdf (3.24 MB)
• DS Skatepark Naming Application.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Petion Blank Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark.pdf (0.05 MB)

REPORTS

The following reports relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. The commission may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.

• 5.Parks & Community Services Report
  Andrew Binz, PCS Director

• 6.Aquatics & Athletics Report
  Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager

• 7.Community Events Report
  Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator

• 8.Farmers Market Report
  Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager

• 9.Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report
  Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager

PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

The following reports relate to the administration of the City's Parks. The Commission may provide staff direction; however no action may be taken.

• 10.Veterans Memorial Park Committee
  Commissioner Kristy Caldwell

• 11.Charro Ranch Park Committee 
  Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat

• 12.Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
  Commissioner Hope Boatright

• 13.Founders Memorial Park Committee
  Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Joe Wright

• 14.Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee
  Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille, and Matthew Fougerat

• 15.Sports & Recreation Park Committee
  Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Christian Krueger

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073  (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
August 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
October 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Meetings
August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURN

TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING

All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted.  This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated.  In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Commissioner for absence from this meeting. 

I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on Month XX, 202X at XX:XX PM.