HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-20 Regular Meeting GRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2025 - 6:00 PM
THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER
225 W WORTH STREET
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Approval of the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
IV. Citizen Comments
Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a
Citizen Appearance Request form with the staff. A member of the public may address the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board regarding an item on the agenda either before or
during the Board's consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Chairman or
upon the consent of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board in accordance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is restricted in discussing or
taking action during Citizen Comments.
V. New Business
• Adopt-An-Area Renewal
• Mad Duck Cyclery
• Jean Titus
• Belfort Homeowners Association
• Allen Family
• JCH Williams Properties, LLC
• Grapevine Young Professionals
• Grapevine AMBUCS
VI. Presentation and Discussion
• 2024 Christmas Capitol of Texas
• Economic Development- Steven Jones
• Parks and Recreation- Erin Rodriguez and Randy Sell
VI I. Miscellaneous Board Items
• Grapevine High School Student Liaison
• Colleyville Heritage High School Student Liaison
• GCISD Board Report
• City Council Update
• Parks and Recreation Update
VIII. Adjourn
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ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT(817)410-3122
AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE,
THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA,WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS 14`h DAY MARCH 2O25 AT 5:00 P.M.
Chris Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
COUNTY OF TARRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
The City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met March 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at The Vine Arts &
Events Center located at 225 W Worth in Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to-wit:
MEMBERS: ABSENT:
Christian Ross Kelly McDowell
Roy Robertson Amond Cowans
Kerri Stephens
Rob Fenton
Renee Townsend
Robyn Readicker
ARRIVED LATE:
Lavon Light
LIAISONS:
Paul Slechta— City Council
Kathy Spradley—GCISD Board Liaison (Absent)
Avery Gaudett—GHS Student Liaison (Absent)
Audrey Torres—CHHS Student Liaison (Absent)
Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff:
Chris Smith, Director
Trent Kelley, Deputy Director
Randy Sell, Assistant Director Park Operations
Erin Rodriguez, Events Manager
Natasha Gale, Administrative Manager
Megan Holladay, Administrative Coordinator Assistant
Christian Ross called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. A moment of silence was observed followed by the
invocation led by Christian.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes.
Motion: Robertson
Second: Readicker
Ayes: Ross, Robertson, Stephens, Readicker, Fenton, Townsend
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 6-0
Citizen Comments
None
New Business
The following Adopt-An-Area renewal agreements were reviewed: Mad Duck Cyclery, Jean Titus, Belfort
Homeowners Association, Allen Family, JCH Williams Properties, LLC, Grapevine Young Professionals, and
Grapevine AMBUCS.
A motion was made to approve the renewed Adopt-An-Area for Mad Duck Cyclery, Jean Titus, Belfort
Homeowners Association, Allen Family, JCH Williams Properties, LLC, Grapevine Young Professionals, and
Grapevine AMBUCS.
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Motion: Robertson
Second: Stephens
Ayes: Ross, Robertson, Stephens, Readicker, Fenton, Townsend
Nays: None
Absent: None
Approved: 6-0
Presentation
Staff from Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department presented a Christmas Capital of Texas recap of 2024.
Erin Rodriguez presented data analytics for the entire Christmas season as well as visitor data for events put
together by the City of Grapevine's Economic Development Department. Assistant Director Park Operations,
Randy Sell, provided the board with a recap of key highlights and future planning regarding street closures and
maintenance to ensure safety at the event.
GCISD Student Liaison Update
Avery Gaudett, student liaison from Grapevine High School was absent and the following highlights were shared
by Christian Ross. Baseball and softball are both currently performing well with winning records. The Fillies
dance team just got back from New York and got to take some amazing classes. GHS's special Olympics track
meet was last week and that was so much fun and went great! The girls' Soccer team plays in their playoff game
Friday night against Brewer at 5 at Eagle Mountain High School. The boys Soccer team also plays Friday night
at Eagle Mountain Highschool against Saginaw at 7. Prom is Saturday, April 12 at the Fort Worth Zoo.
No update from CHHS.
No update from GCISD Board Liaison.
City Council
Paul Slechta reported that at the most recent City Council meeting new fitness equipment and other minor
purchases were approved for The REC.
Parks and Recreation Updates
Trent Kelley gave a report regarding the meeting with BRS for the process and timeline of Phase I I of The REC.
The City Council approved new fitness equipment and the purchase of new blinds for the front of The REC
building. Grapevine Baseball and Softball Opening Day is next Saturday, March 29.
Chris Smith reported that the process with selecting an RFQ for the Master Plan is in process and the committee
will pick a design professional by tomorrow, March 21. Settlers Park closed on 7 acres of land for future
development and the survey analysis has been completed. Chris gave a report on staffing updates.
Adiourn
Christian Ross made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Recording Secretary— Natasha Gale
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PARKS & RECREATI D OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
ON T IS 17th DV OF APRIL 2025.
Chri mith Christian Ross
Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman of Board
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