Parks & Recreation Committee reviews masterplan presentation, approves minutes, and begins Christmas parade float planning
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The Parks & Recreation Committee met August 7, 2025. Members approved May 27 and June 24 minutes (both 7-0), received a presentation from Perez Planning and Design on a Parks & Recreation Masterplan (Phases 1–4), and discussed public engagement, survey timing (August–September), and a November findings brief to the committee and City Council. Funding sources discussed included the Capital Improvement Program, bonds, sales tax, hotel/tourism tax, grants/partnerships, and the Parks Foundation. The committee agreed to begin earlier planning for the Christmas parade float, prepare a base structure in advance, and designate one member as coordinator. Councilwoman Sandy Trammel urged timely submission of committee goals, annual report, and improved tracking of park maintenance issues. Next meeting: August 26, 2025.
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- Approved May 27, 2025 Parks & Recreation minutes (motion Jessica Julian; second Aubrey Santucci; passed 7-0).
- Approved June 24, 2025 Parks & Recreation Workshop minutes (motion Jessica Julian; second Jan McGraw; passed 7-0).
- Received Perez Planning & Design presentation on Parks & Recreation Masterplan; public surveys planned August–September with findings to be shared with the committee in November and then with City Council.
- Noted potential funding sources for implementation: Capital Improvement Program (general fund), bonds, sales tax (including visitor contributions), hotel/tourism tax, grants, partnerships, and sponsorships; Parks Foundation identified as potential nonprofit partner.
- Agreed to begin earlier planning for the Christmas parade float (prepare base structure ahead of theme announcement) and designate one committee member to coordinate planning with staff.
- Set next committee meeting for August 26, 2025.
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Agenda
- 1. CALL TO ORDER
- 2. ATTENDANCE AND INSTRUCTIONS
- 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- A) May 27, 2025 Parks & Recreation Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- B) June 24, 2025 Parks & Recreation Minutesattachments=1Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 4. OLD BUSINESS
- 5. NEW BUSINESS
- A) Perez Planning and Design Masterplan Presentationattachments=1Decision: NEW BUSINESS
- 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- A) Autumn WeidenhamerDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- B) Ali StephensDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- C) Jessica JullianDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- D) Jan McGrawDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- E) Aubrey SantucciDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- F) Matthew SweetserDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- G) Andrea AnsleyDecision: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
- 7. STAFF REPORTS
- 8. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
- 9. NEXT MEETING DATE: TBD
- 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2420,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2451,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://destinfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2419,plainText=false)
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