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Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - October 3, 2023

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THE LEDGER — City of Fate

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Date: October 3, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

  • Chairman Tiffany King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • A quorum was confirmed.

Board Members Present:

  • Tiffany King (Chairman)
  • Virginia Harris
  • Michelle Dominique
  • Mayowa Ijagbemi
  • Shawna Shultz
  • Barry Brafman
  • Lyndsay Sine

Board Members Absent:

  • None

City of Fate Staff Present:

  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Ashley Martin, Community Services Coordinator
  • Samantha Harris, Deputy City Secretary

2. Citizen Comments

  • No citizens were present wishing to speak.

3. Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2023 Meeting

  • Motion to approve made by Board Member Barry Brafman.
  • Seconded by Board Member Shawna Shultz.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Harris, Dominique, Ijagbemi, Shultz, Brafman, Sine
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

4. Fate Station Park Update

Consideration of an update presented by Steve Gilbert.

Presentation Topics:

  • Play structure approximately 90% complete
  • Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
  • Bathroom completion pending

Discussion Topics:

  • Walkway location
  • Parking capacity (94 spaces)
  • Golf cart parking
  • Walkability south of Highway 30
  • Covered walkway plans (TxDOT identified as responsible)
  • Shared sidewalks for bikers and walkers
  • Bike rack placement
  • Ribbon cutting status (completed)
  • Potential rental scooters

5. Joe Burger Park Amenities

Consideration of amenities presented by Steve Gilbert.

Presentation Topics:

  • Adding an additional phase
  • Request from Mayor and Council for a priority list as funds become available
  • Shade structures ($30,000)
  • Trail (5,000 feet, estimated $200,000)
  • Water fountain and pond pier
  • Amphitheater

Additional Discussion Topics:

  • Use of pergolas and vine planting for shade
  • Purpose of amphitheater
  • Water fountain purpose to prevent stagnation and provide aeration
  • Completion of irrigation for sod
  • Alternative water aeration options

Board Member Priority Preferences:

  • Tiffany King: Trail, pond, shade
  • Barry Brafman: Shade, splash pad, pond
  • Virginia Harris: Splash pad, amphitheater
  • Mayowa Ijagbemi: Shade, garden, trails
  • Lyndsay Sine: Trails, splash pad, dog park
  • Michelle Dominique: Pond/recirculating system, shade, trail
  • Shawna Shultz: Shade, trail, amphitheater

Action:

  • Motion by Board Member Brafman to recommend shade, trail, splash pad, and amphitheater to City Council as funds become available.
  • Seconded by Board Member Shultz.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Harris, Dominique, Ijagbemi, Shultz, Brafman, Sine
    • Nays: None
  • Motion carried unanimously.

6. Celebrate Fate Recap

Presentation by Ashley Martin.

Reported Items:

  • Eight food trucks, all sold out
  • Pickleball tournament
  • Estimated attendance of approximately 5,000 people
  • Approximately 50 attendees remained for the movie
  • Fireworks well received
  • Walking performers received positively
  • Volunteer shortages at some stations
  • Consideration of vendor surveys
  • Adequate spacing reported
  • No shuttle complaints
  • Small and medium shirts depleted quickly

7. Christmas Tree Lighting Planning Update

Presentation by Ashley Martin.

Planning Topics:

  • Food trucks
  • Road closure for event
  • Rides and train
  • Children’s caroling
  • Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • Event start time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Potential for two trains
  • Police presence
  • Hayride with carolers
  • Performers to encourage caroling
  • Drum line entertainment
  • Christmas-themed performers
  • Blood drive
  • S’mores
  • Cocoa bar
  • Cookies
  • Fudge stripe cookies for s’mores
  • Gluten-free cookie option
  • Letters to Santa
  • Reindeer

8. Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn made by Board Member Brafman.
  • Seconded by Board Member Shultz.
  • Vote:
    • Ayes: King, Harris, Dominique, Ijagbemi, Shultz, Brafman, Sine
    • Nays: None
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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