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City of Colleyville
Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board
MINUTES
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Monday, April 10, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Colleyville Center
5301 Riverwalk Drive
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eric Presson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and called the roll.
Present: Chair Eric Presson, Vice Chair John Hillebrand, Board members Amy
Ackermann, Dustan Goodell, James Poettcker, and Joe Stout.
Absent: Board members Jerome Davis and Julie George.
Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo and City Secretary
Christine Loven. City Council Liaison Councilmember Callie Rigney arrived at 6:15
p.m.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
New board member Julie George was unable to be in attendance.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - January 9, 2023
Board member James Potettcker made a motion to approve the minutes of
January 9, 2023 meeting, seconded by Vice Chair John Hillebrand, passed 6-0.
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
4a Parks and Recreation Director Update
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo reviewed the written report provided
in the agenda packets and answered questions of the Board.
Following Director Escobedo’s report there was discussion of the Webb House
porch, Kimzey Park, and July being Parks and Recreation month.
4b Presentation of the City Council direction regarding Pickleball Courts
Director Escobedo stated at the January 17, 2023 City Council Meeting, the City
Council considered the recommendation of the Board to temporarily line tennis
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court #6 with pickleball lines. Following discussion, the City Council directed staff
to seek quotes and proposals from contractors to convert one basketball court at
City Park to four pickleball courts. The City Council also stated for the record,
there would be no lights on the pickleball courts, and tennis court #6 will not be
temporarily striped.
There was general discussion regarding the requests of the pickleballers for
additional considerations for them which included a reservation system and use of
tennis court #6. Director Escobedo advised City Council had clearly advised no use
of the tennis court will be considered and there will be no change in the
reservation process.
4c Presentation and discussion of the Rec Center timeline and Board
discussion of amenities
Director Lisa Escobedo presented this item and gave an overview of the Recreation
Center timelines. She noted there will be Phase I which will include repair of the
roof, and small interior renovations. During this phase staff will also begin
formulating staffing needs and levels, create policies and procedures, and draft
programming.
Phase II involves the Parks and Recreation Advisory as directed by the City
Council. Director Escobedo stated City Council has asked the board to review and
recommend to Council the amenities that should be included in the facility, the
priority for amenities, and funding estimates for the amenities.
Director Escobedo asked the board to visit other recreation centers and at the July
10th board meeting be prepared to discuss amenities which should be found in the
Colleyville Recreation Center. She then anticipates conducting a citizen survey to
receive community input.
The board was provided a list of local recreation centers which they may wish to
visit.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Before adjourning Chair Eric Presson asked Director Escobedo if a trails update
could be added to the July agenda and if the sports associations could address the
board in October. Chair Eric Presson adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
APPROVED ON THIS THE 10TH DAY OF JULY 2023.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary