06-09-2025 (Parks & Recreation) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
June 09, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
PR1. Outgoing Board Member Recognition
PR2. Parks and Rec Month Presentation.
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must
fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual,
six minutes for a group. In addition, Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented dur ing
citizen participation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the May 12, 2025, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider and act upon the approval of the Fourth Annual Run for the Fatherless 5K/Fun Run event on
November 22, 2025, at Founders Park.
3. Consider and act upon the approval of the non-profit Back the Future event at Olde City Park on September
20, 2025.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Project Updates.
WS2. Program and Event Updates.
WS3. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Project Recommendations.
WS4. July Meeting Chair/Vice-Chair Election and Tour.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on June 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at Wylie
City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the
public at all times.
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive
meeting or session of the Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then
such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this
notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the
attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including,
but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§ 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
§ 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
1. Consider and act upon approval of the May 12, 2025, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation
Motion to approve Item as presented.
Discussion
The minutes are attached for your consideration.
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2025 – 5:30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Board Vice-Chair Nick Puente called the regular meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Member Gloria Suarez, Board Member Brian Arnold,
Board Member Tarah Harrison, and Board Member Scot Hevel. Board Chair Beaux Dyson and Board
Member C’Ne Turner.
Staff present included: Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers and Supervisor Julie
Pannell.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the April 14, 2025, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Suarez and seconded by Board Chair Harrison to approve the
April 14, 2025, Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed 5-0 with Board Chair Dyson and Board Member Turner absent.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Hope Under the Stars fundraiser event at Olde City
Park on October 11, 2025.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Hevel and seconded by Board Member Suarez to approve the
Hope under the Stars fundraiser event at Olde City Park on October 11, 2025. A vote was taken, and
the motion passed 5-0 with Board Chair Dyson and Board Member Turner absent.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Project Updates.
Assistant Director Stowers provided updates on the department’s current and future projects.
WS2. Program and Event Updates.
Supervisor Pannell provided updates on the department’s recent and upcoming programs and events.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Hevel and seconded by Board Member Arnold to adjourn the
meeting at 6:07 pm. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0 with Board Chair Dyson and Board
Member Turner absent.
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Nick Puente, Board Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Janet Pieper, Administrative Assistant
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Fourth Annual Run for the Fatherless 5K/Fun Run event at Founders Park on
November 22, 2025.
Recommendation
Motion to approve the Item as presented.
Discussion
This is the fourth year for the Connection Point Church to host this non-profit event. Their goal is to raise funds for the Hope
for the Fatherless ministry. This ministry supports care for orphans in Ethiopia. The applicant plans to offer entertainment and
sell registrations, beverages, prepackaged food, and other items from food truck vendors during their event.
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Parks&Recreation Department
300 Country Club Rd, Building 100
Wylie,TX 75098
972-516-6340 1 Parks@wylietexas.gov
Non-Profit Park Event Application
Please note that this application is NOT required in order to reserve a pavilion or gazebo for typical private group
parties,meetings,reunions,or family events.It is also NOT required to reserve an athletic field for practices or
pick up games;instead click on the following link to make a
reservation:https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wylie
Submission of this Non-Profit Park Event Application is required for special public non-profit events, 5K/fun runs,
fundraisers, events with food and/or merchandise vendors, and all events wherein items will be said. This form is reviewed
by staff for approval prior to the requested event and must be submitted a minimum of twelve weeks in advance, and no
sooner than 6 months prior to the event date being requested.
After City staff reviews the application, a Non-Profit Park Event Application may be considered for recommendation of
approval by the Wylie Parks and Recreation Board, with the final review for approval completed by Wylie City Council if
staff finds that:
Priority use is given to City Events and private rentals;
All fees have been paid;
The event does not:
a. Conflict or compete with another approved non-City event, in consideration of event size,location, expected
attendance, etc., as determined by staff;
b. Conflict or compete with City events and programs, as determined by staff(no car shows permitted 30 days
prior to or 14 days after the City-sponsored Bluegrass on Ballard event);
c. Present an unreasonable danger to health or safety;
d. Cause loss or damage to City property;
e. Interfere with or place a burden on Public Safety services;
f. Interrupt the safe and orderly movement of pedestrians and vehicles.
For events including food items, applicant provides documentation from the Collin County Environmental Services
indicating whether or not a Food Service/Health permit is required for the event. This includes all food items:sold,
free, food trucks, catering, homemade,prepackaged, etc.;
a. Please contact the Environmental Services Specialist at 972-548-5528 or 972-548-5585. The Collin County
website is www.collincountytx.gov for further information.
b. If permit is required by Environmental Services,provide staff with a list of all planned food vendors and a
copy of their current Collin County Food Service/Health permit, or intent to receive a Temporary/Short-Term
Event Food Service/Health Permit.
There will be adequate sanitation available in or adjacent to the event, in addition to the City facilities as deemed
necessary, such as port-a-lets, wash stations, and other required health facilities.
The event is not being conducted for unlawful or discriminatory purposes. The event is in adherence to all Parks and
Recreation rules and City Ordinances.
Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-516-6340,prompt 1,if you have any questions pertaining to the
Park Event Application.
Applicant Information
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Name of Organization* Website
Connection Point Church
Please upload 501c3 Documents
Are you a non profit?*
DFW Connection Point Church
1.62MB
Yes No
IRS tax exempt.pdf
Contact Information
Primary Contact Name*
Daniel Montgomery
Event Information
Event Name/Title*
Run for the Fatherless
Event Type*
5k/Walk
Purpose of event*
Fundraising for Hope for the Fatherless
Event Location*
Founders Park 851 Hensley Lane
Proposed Event Date* Alternative Event Date*
11/22/2025 11/22/2025
Start Time* End Time*
08:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
Include Setup Include Cleanup
Do you plan to sell items of any kind?
example:drinks,food items,t-shirts,snow cones,memberships,registrations etc.
Yes No
Please specify all items you plan to sell
Possible coffee trailer and race shirt is included with registration.
Will there be food items provided?
Yes No
Please specify the types of food items to be provided
Store purchased Bottled water and cereal bars
Who is providing the food?
Applicant
Food Vendor
Other
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Anticipated number of Participating Vendors* Anticipated Event Attendance*
2 150
Event Target Audience*
Runners and local community
Event Details*
5k and 1 mile fun run. Money raised will go to Hope for the Fatherless in Ethiopia to help with the orphan crisis in
their country.
Event Announcement and/or Flyers
Signature
Date
e7" 05/23/2025
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06/09/2025 Item 2.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
3. Consider and act upon approval of the Back the Future event at Olde City Park on September 20, 2025.
Recommendation
Motion to approve the Item as presented.
Discussion
The Wylie Independent School District (WISD) Council of PTAs representative is requesting to host their annual event at
Olde City Park. Their goal is to help raise funds for their non-profit organization and to promote unity between the school
district and the city. The organization plans to schedule food vendor trucks and invite vendors to sell miscellaneous items.
The Council and local PTAs will also sell memberships, yard signs, and spirit wear items, as well as provide entertainment.
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Parks&Recreation Department
300 Country Club Rd, Building 100
Wylie,TX 75098
972-516-6340 1 Parks@wylietexas.gov
Non-Profit Park Event Application
Please note that this application is NOT required in order to reserve a pavilion or gazebo for typical private group
parties,meetings,reunions,or family events.It is also NOT required to reserve an athletic field for practices or
pick up games;instead click on the following link to make a
reservation:https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wylie
Submission of this Non-Profit Park Event Application is required for special public non-profit events, 5K/fun runs,
fundraisers, events with food and/or merchandise vendors, and all events wherein items will be said. This form is reviewed
by staff for approval prior to the requested event and must be submitted a minimum of twelve weeks in advance, and no
sooner than 6 months prior to the event date being requested.
After City staff reviews the application, a Non-Profit Park Event Application may be considered for recommendation of
approval by the Wylie Parks and Recreation Board, with the final review for approval completed by Wylie City Council if
staff finds that:
Priority use is given to City Events and private rentals;
All fees have been paid;
The event does not:
a. Conflict or compete with another approved non-City event, in consideration of event size,location, expected
attendance, etc., as determined by staff;
b. Conflict or compete with City events and programs, as determined by staff(no car shows permitted 30 days
prior to or 14 days after the City-sponsored Bluegrass on Ballard event);
c. Present an unreasonable danger to health or safety;
d. Cause loss or damage to City property;
e. Interfere with or place a burden on Public Safety services;
f. Interrupt the safe and orderly movement of pedestrians and vehicles.
For events including food items, applicant provides documentation from the Collin County Environmental Services
indicating whether or not a Food Service/Health permit is required for the event. This includes all food items:sold,
free, food trucks, catering, homemade,prepackaged, etc.;
a. Please contact the Environmental Services Specialist at 972-548-5528 or 972-548-5585. The Collin County
website is www.collincountytx.gov for further information.
b. If permit is required by Environmental Services,provide staff with a list of all planned food vendors and a
copy of their current Collin County Food Service/Health permit, or intent to receive a Temporary/Short-Term
Event Food Service/Health Permit.
There will be adequate sanitation available in or adjacent to the event, in addition to the City facilities as deemed
necessary, such as port-a-lets, wash stations, and other required health facilities.
The event is not being conducted for unlawful or discriminatory purposes. The event is in adherence to all Parks and
Recreation rules and City Ordinances.
Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 972-516-6340,prompt 1,if you have any questions pertaining to the
Park Event Application.
Applicant Information
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Name of Organization* Website
Wylie ISD Council of PTAs
Are you a non profit?*
Please upload 501c3 Documents
Yes No
W-9 Council of PTAs.pdf 78.65KB
Contact Information
Primary Contact Name*
Becky Welch
Event Information
Event Name/Title*
Back the Future
Event Type*If other,please explain*
Other Community Social Event
Purpose of event*
Promote Unity Between our School District and City
Event Location*
Olde City Park 112 S Ballard Avenue
Proposed Event Date* Alternative Event Date*
09/20/2025 09/20/2025
Start Time* End Time*
01:00:00 PM 09:00:00 PM
Include Setup Include Cleanup
Do you plan to sell items of any kind?
example:drinks,food items,t-shirts,snow cones,memberships,registrations etc.
Yes No
Please specify all items you plan to sell
The council and local PTAs will be selling yard signs and spirit wear items.We will also have other vendors
selling apparel, books,candles,food,toys,etc.
Will there be food items provided?
Yes No
Please specify the types of food items to be provided
Kona Ice
In and Out Burger
Possible Taco Truck-Lalos
Who is providing the food?
Applicant
Food Vendor
Other
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Anticipated number of Participating Vendors* Anticipated Event Attendance*
75 1,000
Event Target Audience*
Wylie ISD Families and Wylie Residents
Event Details*
Back the Future is a free fun-filled event that helps unite Wylie ISD and the City of Wylie.This is a welcome back
to the new school year event that includes all of our local PTAs coming together to celebrate the new year and
our pride in our schools. PTAs will be set up with spirit wear and games that are free for the public to enjoy
playing.We will have other for-sale vendors set up along with inflatables and face painting all free to the public
as well. In and Out Burger will be set up and giving out 300 free meals.We will have a pep rally with mascot
dance off competition at 6pm.
Event Announcement and/or Flyers
2025 BTF Save the Date.png 355.39KB
Signature
Date
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06/09/2025 Item 3.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Project Updates.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Discuss the Parks and Recreation Department's ongoing and upcoming projects.
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06/09/2025 Item WS1.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Program and Event Updates.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Discuss the Parks and Recreation Department's recent and upcoming programs and events.
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06/09/2025 Item WS2.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Project Recommendations.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will discuss the recommended upcoming fiscal year 2025/2026 projects.
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06/09/2025 Item WS3.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
July Meeting Chair/Vice-Chair Election and Tour.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will review the July Parks and Recreation Board Meeting agenda, which will include board chair and vice-chair elections
as well as the annual tour.
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