Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Fushille called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members present were: Paul Fushille, Chair Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair Olivia Barnard Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell (arrived @ 6:09 p.m.) Dustin Cloutier Christian Krueger Joe Wright City Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz 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. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. Parks & Recreation Commission July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 5, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to approve the June 5, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Barnard seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. Commissioner Caldwell arrived at 6:09 p.m. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Girl Scout Troop 2369 Silver project by Cyann Baese. Cyann Baese provided a presentation, which is on file, and addressed questions from Commissioners. Staff recommends approval of the project. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve the Girl Scout Troop 2369 Silver project with the stipulation that the troop must receive approval from Andy Binz for location and installation. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0. 3. Public hearing and recommendation regarding a Subdivision Ordinance text amendment to Chapter 28 to amend requirements for Parkland Dedication and Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication for residential developments. a. Staff Report – Michelle Fischer and Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends a text amendment to the parkland dedication ordinance to better reflect the actual cost of dedication and to provide more transparency to applicants. These proposed changes do not affect the parkland development fee. b. Public Hearing – No one spoke during the public hearing. c. Ordinance Recommendation - A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to approve the recommendation for City Council approval regarding a Subdivision Ordinance text amendment to Chapter 28 to amend requirements for Parkland Dedication and Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication for residential developments with an additional amendment to hold a market analysis review at time of budget review on all odd years. Commissioner Caldwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0. 4. Update and discussion regarding the City-Wide Trails Plan. Andy Binz presented an update which is on file. 5. Discuss and consider possible action regarding rescheduling the Monday, September 4, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting. A motion was made by Chair Fushille to reschedule the Monday, September 4, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting to Monday, August 28, 2023. Commissioner Caldwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0. Parks & Recreation Commission July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 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. 6. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director The following Commissioners volunteered to be appointed to DAWGS for: Madelynn Estates: Olivia Barnard and Dustin Cloutier Southern Land: Joe Wright and Kristy Caldwell 7. Aquatics & Athletics Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager 8. Community Events Report Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator 9. Farmers Market Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager 10. 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. No reports provided. 11. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Kristy Caldwell 12. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat 13. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright 14. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Joe Wright 15. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille, and Matthew Fougerat Parks & Recreation Commission July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  16. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine Newly appointed Commissioner Christian Krueger will replace outgoing Commissioner Tara Satine on the Sports & Recreation Park Committee. 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings August 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. September 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. TBD - Rescheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. October 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN Chair Fushille asked newly appointed Commissioner Christian Krueger to introduce himself and thanked him for serving on the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4