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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
City Hall - Executive Conference Room
Third Floor - 100 Main Street
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Julie George called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and called the roll.
Present: Chair Julie George, Vice Chair Joe Stout, Board members John Hillebrand,
Chris Carr, and James Poettcker.
Absent: Members Dustan Goodell, Michael Sabbia, and Eric Presson.
Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, Parks and Recreation
Manager Krissy Crocier, and City Secretary Christine Loven.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - July 7, 2025
James Poettcker made a motion to approve the July 7, 2025, Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board Minutes, seconded by John Hillebrand, passed unanimously.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Presentation and overview of the Texas Tree Trail
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo presented the Texas Tree Trail, noting
the presentation was given to the City Council in October 2025, and was well
received. She explained the recommendation of the Texas Tree Trail was a
recommendation of the Tree Board, to add trees to the open space behind the Senior
Center, which is nine acres and has a multi-us trail. Director Escobedo stated
Beautification Supervisor Joe Flynn designed the trail, irrigation, and selected the
trees and plants to be used.
The project will be completed in phases and will take three to five years to complete.
Director Escobedo stated the initial trees will be substantial in species and size and
will be installed first.
There was discussion of the budget, phases, and size of trees.
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3b Overview of the Colleyville Recreation and Senior Centers
Krissy Crosier, Parks and Recreation Manager provided a presentation on the
successes, programs, and activities at both the Recreation Center and Senior
Center. The presentation introduced the staff at each location, highlighted
programs, facility use, and the importance of both facilities for our residents.
There was discussion regarding resident and non-resident rates and bookings at
both facilities.
3c Director's Report
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo reviewed the written report provided
to the Board and answered questions.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chair Julie George
adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
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