Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, June 07, 2021 at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members present were: Robbie Zamora, Chair Eric Russell, Vice Chair Matthew Fougerat Paul Fushille Eric Henline Matthew Zarbaugh Commission Members absent were: Wade King Amber Ballman Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt Programs & Aquatics Manager Mack Rusick City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Parks Planning Consultant Brent Luck, Luck Designs (via teleconference) 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. Parks & Recreation Commission June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6  No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the May 3, 2021, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to approve the May 3, 2021, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS Via unanimous consent, the Commission consider Business Agenda Item 6 and 7 first. 6. Discuss and consider approval of a request to improve the landscaping in Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to and surrounding the Welcome to Dripping Springs sign pursuant to partial lease of Veterans Memorial Park. Tony Chamnes, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2933 & American Legion Post 290 Kelly Smith presented the item and distributed a letter describing the project to the Commission. The letter is on file. A motion was made by Commissioner Fushille to approve a request to improve the landscaping in Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to and surrounding the Welcome to Dripping Springs sign pursuant to partial lease of Veterans Memorial Park. Commissioner Zarbaugh seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 7. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Amendments to the 2021 Tiger Splash Founders Memorial Pool and Pavilion Use Agreement. Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the amendment. Tiger Splash Board President Michael Lemonds spoke regarding the amendments. A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend approval of the Amendments to the 2021 Tiger Splash Founders Memorial Pool and Pavilion Use Agreement with the following conditions: • That Tiger Splash and the City resolve the current propane invoice with an 80/20 split, with 80% to be paid by Tiger Splash and 20% to be paid by the City; • That future budgets specifically account for propane use in the Parks and Community Services Budget; and • That Section B, Subsection E be stricken from the agreement. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 2. Development Agreement Working Group & Projects Report Parks & Recreation Commission June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6  Laura Mueller gave a presentation on Development Agreement Working Group & Projects which is on file. 1. Cannon-Ashton Woods Planned Development District Draft 2. Wild Ridge Planned Development District Draft 3. Anarene Amended Development Agreement Draft 3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication for Cannon (Ashton Woods), located on the Cannon tract north of 290 and east of RR 12 on an approximately 97 acre tract with 375 residential lots. Peter Verdicchio with SEC Planning gave a presentation on the project which is on file. Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the Parkland Dedication. A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend City Council approval of the Parkland Dedication for Cannon (Ashton Woods), located on the Cannon tract north of 290 and east of RR 12 on an approximately 97 acre tract with 375 residential lots. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried 5 to 1, with Commissioner Zarbaugh opposed. 4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication for Wild Ridge Project, located on the Cynosure tract north of 290 and east of RR 12, north of the Cannon tract, on an approximately 283 acre tract with 960 residential lots. Peter Verdicchio with SEC Planning gave a presentation on the project which is on file. Matthew Scrivner with Meritage Homes also spoke regarding connection to Rathgeber Park. Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the Parkland Dedication. A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to approve the Parkland Dedication for Wild Ridge Project, located on the Cynosure tract north of 290 and east of RR 12, north of the Cannon tract, on an approximately 283 acre tract with 960 residential lots. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication for Anarene Project based on requested update to their Amended Development Agreement, located on the Anarene/Double LL tract in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, north of city limits and east and west of RR 12, north of the Founders Ridge Subdivision and the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, on an approximately 2,066 acre tract with 2,886 residential units. Seth Mearig, PE, BGE Managing Director of Land Development, gave a presentation which is on file. Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the Parkland Dedication. Parks & Recreation Commission June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6  A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend approval of the Parkland Dedication for Anarene Project based on requested update to their Amended Development Agreement, located on the Anarene/Double LL tract in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, north of city limits and east and west of RR 12, north of the Founders Ridge Subdivision and the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, on an approximately 2,066 acre tract with 2,886 residential units, with the following conditions: • Application of a $240,500.00 credit to the parkland fee with a proposed credit for the public use trail; and • The language for payout be designed so that it triggers when the additional lots are platted for the garden/patio homes and multifamily section, or when the number of platted dwelling units goes above 1,710, whichever comes sooner. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 6. Discuss and consider approval of a request to improve the landscaping in Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to and surrounding the Welcome to Dripping Springs sign pursuant to partial lease of Veterans Memorial Park. Tony Chamnes, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2933 & American Legion Post 290 Action was taken on this item earlier in the agenda. 7. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Amendments to the 2021 Tiger Splash Founders Memorial Pool and Pavilion Use Agreement. Action was taken on this item earlier in the agenda. 8. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the rescheduling of the Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting of July 6, 2021, and September 7, 2021, due to conflicts with the City Council & Board of Adjustment regular meeting. Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Via unanimous consent the Commission rescheduled the July 6, 2021, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting to July 1, 2021, and will reschedule the September meeting in August. 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. There were no reports or updates. 9. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat 10. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Wade King and Matthew Zarbaugh Parks & Recreation Commission June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6  11. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Eric Henline and Amber Ballman 12. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Eric Russell and Robbie Zamora 13. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Robbie Zamora 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. Reports are on file and available for review upon request. 14. Parks & Community Services May 2021 Director's Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director 15. Parks & Community Services May 2021 Financial Statement Shawn Cox, City Treasurer 16. Review and discussion regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch Park 2021 Master Plan Update. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e1335762-989a-4d6d- 839e-c674a6328895 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 July 2021 - TBD August 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. September 2021 - TBD City Council Meetings June 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. July 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. July 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Fushille to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6