May 04, 2015 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 4, 2015
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the Natatorium Classroom at WaterWorks Park, 2400
Long Road, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Hawkins,
Council Member Roden, and Council Member Ryan
ABSENT: Council Member Johnson; Mayor Watts
A. ID 15 -372 Receive an update, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Emerson Vorel, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that various Division Managers for
Parks would be presenting an overview of their departments.
D'Lee Covey, Parks Program Area Manager, reviewed the five Parks and Recreation Centers
and their functions. She noted the activities that the various Centers provided and the special
events hosted by Parks.
Kathy Avery, Aquatics Manager, stated that the City had three water facilities — WaterWorks
Park, the Natatorium and the Civic Center Pool. She reviewed the programs associated with
each facility including the joint use agreement with the DISD. She also provided updates on
proposed new facilities.
Kathy Schaeffer, Program Manager for Youth Athletics, provided information on programs
available for youth and adult programs. Another function of her division was the After School
Care /Summer Care Programs. She presented information on the impact of athletic tournaments
held in the City.
Jim Mays, Superintendent of Planning and Construction, reviewed park maintenance activities
including the maintenance of the grounds, trails and related ADA safety.
John Schubert, Parks Superintendent, reviewed the properties that were maintained by his
division. Their duties included mowing, trash pickup, tree trimming, landscape planting and
maintaining the Downtown area. Special projects for his division included the renovation of the
golf driving range, the concession stand at the WaterWorks Park and the batting cages at Evers
Park.
Vorel reviewed recent grants, gifts and donations the Parks Department had received. He also
presented information on new awards received by the Department this year.
Council Member Gregory asked if HOT funds were used to help the Parks sponsored events.
Vorel stated that the Department received some funds with the cleaning of the Square area. They
also received funds to help with advertising outside the City for the WaterWorks Park and Civic
Center Pool.
Council Member Roden asked if the Department had any Pre -K programming,
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Covey provided information on the types of Pre -K programs and the hours.
Council Member Roden asked about a map of the trail system.
Mays stated that they were in the process of redoing the map and also were working on Google
maps.
Council Member Hawkins commented on the summer food program and the fact that it was so
beneficial for children.
B. ID 15 -368 Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries
from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy,
or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under
Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of
community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of
thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an
honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a
reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body;
information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by
an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a
member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the
municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Council did not have any items to present.
Council and staff participated in a tour of the facilities.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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