Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held Monday, July 6, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. via videoconference at City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020. The Parks & Recreation Commission respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a member of the Commission. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable your microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission. 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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members present were: Robbie Zamora, Chair Eric Russell, Vice Chair Paul Fushille Eric Henline Wade King Matthew Zarbaugh (left meeting at 6:15 p.m.) Amber Ballman Commission Members absent were: Matthew Fougerat City Staff/Appointed Officials present were: Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director Amanda Padilla, Senior Planner Brent Luck, Parks Planning Consultant Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. III. 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. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. IV. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the June 1, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to approve the June 1, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Board Member Ballman seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 V. BUSINESS A. Public hearing and recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication requirements for the Heritage Development approximately 190.317 acres, situated in the Philip Smith Survey, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas. Applicant: Alex Granados, Kimley- Horn & Associates 1. Presentation Peter Verdicchio with SEC Planning presented the item. 2. Staff Report Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file. 3. Public Hearing Pam Owens, Hannah Dalton and Carolyn Vogel spoke during the Public Hearing and expressed concerns regarding park construction, trails and trail construction, residential buffers, wildlife preservation and drainage and flood control; and the desire to work collaboratively with the developer regarding the parkland dedication property. 4. Heritage Parkland Dedication A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend City Council approval of the Parkland Dedication requirements for the Heritage Development approximately 190.317 acres, situated in the Philip Smith Survey, Abstract No. 415, Hays County, Texas. Board Member Ballman seconded the motion which carried 4-0-1-1, with Board Member King abstaining and Commissioner Henline recusing. B. Public hearing and recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication requirements for Sawyer Ranch Phase 2 Development approximately 6.6989 acres, situated in 290 SAWYER RANCH Subdivision, Lot 2A, ACRES 6.6989. Applicant: Cristina Cordoba and Brian Estes, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1. Presentation Christina Cordoba and Mario Castillo presented the item. 2. Staff Report Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file. 3. Public Hearing No one spoke during the Public Hearing. Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5  4. Parkland Dedication A motion was made by Commission Henline to recommend City Council approval of the Parkland Dedication requirements for Sawyer Ranch Phase 2 Development approximately 6.6989 acres, situated in 290 SAWYER RANCH Subdivision, Lot 2A, ACRES 6.6989. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. C. Presentation and discussion regarding Rathgeber Natural Resource Park and TIRZ project funding submissions to Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission. Keenan Smith presented projects submitted to PSAC for TIRZ Projects, and Kelly Schmidt presented projects submitted for Parks Projects. No action was taken regarding this item. VI. REPORTS The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. No Action to be taken. Reports are on file and available for review upon request. A. Parks & Community Services Monthly Report Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director B. Parks Monthly Revenues & Expenses Report Gina Gillis, City Treasurer VII. PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The following updates relate to the administration of the City's Parks. No action is to be taken. A. Charro Ranch Park Committee – No updates to report. Commissioners Fushille and Fougerat B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee – No updates to report. Commissioners King and Zarbaugh C. Founders Day Memorial Park & Pool Committee Commissioners Henline and Ballman Commissioner Henline requested staff research agreements regarding the placement of containers at the park and see what the Commission can do about removing/relocating the containers. D. Sports & Recreation Park Committee – No updates to report. Chair Zamora and Vice Chair Russell Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5  E. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle Committee – No updates to report. Chair Zamora VIII. 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. The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. IX. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings August 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. September 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. October 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. X. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ballman seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5