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Home My WebLink About2025-09-18 Regular MeetingGRAPEVINE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 - 6:00 PM VINTAGE HALL THE VINE ARTS & EVENTS CENTER 225 WEST WORTH STREET I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Approve the August 21, 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 Renewals o GMcivil o The Rumsey Family o Amy Beyer Realtor o Grapevine Garden Club VI. Presentation and Discussion • Summer Programs Recap VII. Miscellaneous Board Items • Grapevine High School Student Liaison • Colleyville Heritage High School Student Liaison • GCISD Board Report • City Council Update • Parks and Recreation Update – Randy Sell VIII. Adjourn IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL 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 12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025 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 September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Vintage Hall at The Vine Arts & Events Center located at 225 West Worth in Grapevine, Texas with the following members present, to -wit: MEMBERS: ABSENT: Lavon Light Jake Copeland Roy Robertson Martin Guthrie Kelly McDowell Kerri Stephens Robyn Readicker Christian Ross Rob Fenton Brynley Inglis — GHS Student Liaison LIAISONS: Chris Coy — City Council Kathy Spradley— GCISD Board Liaison Addison Gormley — CHHS Student Liaison Constituting a quorum with the following members of City staff: Randy Sell, Assistant Director Parks Operations Jennifer Kashner, Recreation Manager Susan Siske, Recreation Coordinator of Youth Programs Emily Marecle, Aquatics Supervisor Morgan Denny, Lake Parks Manager Katelyn Ashley, Summer Programs Coordinator Taylor Johnson, Lake Parks Supervisor Shannon Paterson, Aquatic Operations Coordinator Megan Holladay, Administrative Manager Lavon Light called the meeting to order at 6:OOPM. A shout out was given to Grapevine Parks and Recreation for good work in DFW Directors Six Pack. An invocation was led by Lavon Light. Approval of Minutes A motion was made to approve the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion: Readicker Second: Fenton Ayes: Light, Robertson, McDowell, Readicker, Fenton Nays: None Abstention: Copeland, Guthrie, Stephens, Ross Approved: 5-0-4 Citizen Comments None New Business The following Adopt -An -Area renewal agreements were reviewed: GMcivil, The Rumsey Family, Amy Beyer Realton, and Grapevine Garden Club. A motion was made to approve all reviewed Adopt -An - Area agreements. Motion: Fenton Second: Readicker Ayes: Light, Robertson, McDowell, Readicker, Fenton Nays: None Abstention: Copeland, Guthrie, Stephens, Ross Approved: 5-0-4 Presentation Randy facilitated the meeting and shared that we have officially been CAPRA reaccredited. Summer Programs Recap Aquatics Recap for 2025 presented by Emily Marecle. There were 64 rescues but nothing was serious or life -threatening. There were 790 participants in the Learn to Swim Program. Both pools had a total of over 41,000 visits. Grapevine Gators is the Swim Team facilitated by the aquatics department and regulated through TAFT. There were roughly 224 on the swim team and a total of 325 swimmers participated in the swim meet at Pleasant Glade Pool on June 215f. Following that, 9 swimmers went to state and Kathy Tony broke her own swim record in the 70-74 age group in the 50 meter. This summer we hosted the World's Largest Swimming Lesson again which is coordinated through the World Waterpark Association. This event is done worldwide, and the goal is to raise water awareness. In years past, the event has been held during the day at Pleasant Glade Pool. This year, they held the event in the evening at Dove Waterpark, and the attendance was much higher. They had a total of 75 participants with over 100 in attendance. Grapevine Fire Department also attended and helped provide instruction. The REC Summer Camp Recap was presented by Jennifer Kashner. Jennifer introduced Susan Siske to the Parks Advisory Board as our new Youth Program Coordinator. The REC Camp with 7-9 year olds had 450 participants and 10-12-year-olds had 300 participants. The REC also offered an Excursion Camp for 10-12-year-olds that was for 3 weeks this summer. It was focused on activities only and it was only offered in the morning. The REC also offered specialty camps this summer and we were able to partner with Grapevine Elementary School to utilize space for these camps. One of the most popular specialty camps offered was Chefsville, which was offered for 3 weeks and had a total of 25 participants each week. The REC offers roughly 1800 programs throughout the year and summer is just a snippet of all that we offer. Lake Parks Recap was presented by Morgan and Taylor. The Meadowmere Adventure Center was completed in May 2025 therefore they were able to have camp out there this summer. The building is 8000 sq feet with 8 glass doors that open up and it is climate controlled. Taylor introduced Katelyn Ashley to the Parks Advisory Board as our new Summer Programs Coordinator. This summer at Meadowmere Adventure Center, they offered 10 weeks of summer camp. 2 They had a total of 914 participants, which was double what they were able to offer before. GCISD Student & Board Liaison Update Brynley was unable to attend the meeting but emailed her updates in advance. Lavon Light shared them on her behalf: • GHS Wrestling had their 6th annual 9111 tribute at Mustang Panther Stadium. This event was to honor the 412 emergency responders who lost their lives that day. Grapevine and Colleyville first responders attended, along with some of Grapevine's softball team and some of the cross country team and simulated the 110 stories of the Twin Towers. • Volleyball had their rivalry game on September 9th. • Grapevine Highschool hosted the Grapevine Classic speech and debate tournament on September 12th through the 14th. • Many students spent the weekend volunteering and helping out at Grapefest. Upcoming- • GHS is hosting an informational meeting for parents and students regarding AI in the classroom on September 24th. • College and Career Night will be held at Grapevine High School on September 25th. This event allows parents and students to connect with different representatives from a variety of institutions. • All of the homecoming festivities with start the week of September 28th with the game and dance being on October 3rd and 4th. Addison was present and shared that: • Tomorrow morning, PTSA is inviting parents are invited to Coffee with Cain — a chance to share breakfast, connect with one another, and hear updates from Principal Cain. • Homecoming Week is September 23-27, starting with the parade on Wednesday, the pep rally and the big game against Argyle on Friday night at Mustang -Panther Stadium, and wrapping up with the semi -formal dance on Saturday. It's always a highlight of the year, bringing together students, families, and the community. • This weekend, September 19-20, CHHS will host the Heart of Texas Girls Golf Tournament, welcoming nearly 200 players for the state's largest all -girls event. • On September 25, students will head to the district -wide College Fair at Grapevine High School, an opportunity to meet with colleges and begin scholarship conversations. • The football team has had ups and downs: a road loss in their opener, a 30-21 win over Richland at home on September 5, and a rained -out game last week. Now they're preparing for the Homecoming game on September 26 with hopes of building momentum. • Volleyball had their Red Rail rivalry against Grapevine earlier this month on September 9, with CHHS taking the sweep. • Finally, the Club Fair on September 16 gave students a chance to explore activities and join new clubs, adding even more energy to campus life this fall. Kathy Spradley, our GCISD Board Liaison, provided an update. Kathy also shared that the GCISD CTE program needs volunteers to assist with mock interviews with students. There are double the students signed up from last year and they need assistance on September 30th and October 1st. Kathy also 3 shared some of the changes that the district is facing in regards to enrollment. They are evaluating those facilities that are below 60% capacity, they are currently in the "discovery phase" and no long term decisions or recommendations have been made. Kathy directed those to the district website and the EMPC which has been recently added. Kathy has made herself available for anyone with further questions regarding the EMPC. Citv Council Chris Coy, our City Council representative, was present and provided an update. During the last city council meeting there were minor revisions to some city ordinances. Chris also shared about new Futsal Fields being installed by Grapevine Mills Blvd. There will be both hard surface and turf fields. All fields will be outdoors. These fields were approved last Tuesday. Parks and Recreation Updates Randy Sell provided the final updates. He shared that we had a successful Maintenance Week. Settlers Park phase 1 B was finished and phase 2 will take place in 2026, which will improve parking and ADA access. There are 3 playgrounds being installed this month, Austin Oaks, Banyan Park, and Pickering Park and there will be 3 more playgrounds installed next year. PumpkinFest is coming back this year for 3 weekends, as well as Sunset Live. Regarding Christmas, there are additional safety measures that are taking place to ensure people are kept safe during the season. A friendly reminder that we will be updating headshots for those interested on Thursday Sept 25t" between 11-12 at the Botanical Gardens. Adiourn Lavon Light adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Fenton Second: Robertson Ayes: Light, Robertson, McDowell, Readicker, Fenton Nays: None Abstention: Copeland, Guthrie, Stephens, Ross Approved: 5-0-4 Recording Secretary — Megan Holladay PASSED AND AP ROVED - Y THE PARKS & RECREATIO 'BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRA IN6 TEXA O T I 16t" DAY OF OCTOBER 2023. Chris Smith Christ!#i� Ross Director of Parks & Recreation Department Chairman of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 4