Leon Valley Park Commission Meeting Minutes The Park Commission of the City of Leon Valley, Texas met on the 13th day of February 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Conference Center, 6427 Evers Road, Leon Valley, Texas, 78238 for the purpose of the following business, to-wit: 1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Determine if Quorum is Present. Chairman Christensen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., with the following members in attendance: Vice-Chairwoman Danielle Bolton and Commissioners Diana Frazier, Elaine Valdez, and John Hoyt. Absent were Commissioners Ann Sawyer and Joyce Trent. Also present was Staff Melinda Moritz. 2. Review and Consider Approval of the January 9, 2025, Park Commission Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Valdez made a motion to approve the minutes as amended, which was seconded by Vice-Chair Bolton. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Citizens to be Heard. There were no citizens wishing to be heard. The Chairman introduced new Commissioner John Hoyt, and each Commissioner gave a brief biography of themselves. 4. Old Business a. Discussion and Recommendation - Park Master Plan Foreword Staff Liaison Moritz asked the Commissioners if they wished to include both sets of forewords in the Plan. Vice-Chair Bolton made a motion to place both in the Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Frazier and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Moritz then explained that the forewords would be included in the Plan and the Plan would be presented to the City Council at their March 18th City Council meeting. b. Reports - Tree and Swimming Pool Subcommittee Ms. Moritz stated that the City Council was considering the permanent closure of the Leon Valley Community Swimming Pool Facility and repurpose the site for either a pickleball court, dog park, or other recreational opportunity. 1 Leon Valley PC Meeting Minutes 2-13-2025 5. New Business a. Discussion and Recommendation = Park and Trail Connectivity Ms. Moritz explained that this item had been requested by Commissioner Valdez, as Mrs. Valdez wanted the connectivity between the new subdivisions and our existing trails to be noted in the Park Master Plan. Ms. Moritz explained that they were in the Plan and that the Park Commissioners could address what amenities they wished to see in each area at their next meeting. 6. Commissioner's and Staff Comments Commissioner Valdez gave a pamphlet on a Dark Sky initiative for protecting birds during certain times of the yar. She noted that the initiative encourages business owners to turn off the exterior lights during migratory season. Commissioner Frazier stated she was happy to hear about the grant opportunity for the Hike & Bike Trail Segment 3. Commissioner Hoyt stated that he had read the draft Park Master Plan and thought it was very impressive. Chair Christensen stated that an item about potentially holding zoom meetings would be placed on the next agenda, as Mr. Hoyt would not be able to attend some of the park meetings in person. He also asked that Commissioners volunteer to attend to the Park Commission booth at the Earthwise Living Day event. A sign-up sheet was passed around. 7. Adjourn. Chairman Christensen asked for a motion to adjourn. Vice-Chair Bolton made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Commissioner Hoyt. The vote carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. locy VL - - yOA 3-13-15 Roger/Christensen, Chairman Date 2 Leon Valley PC Meeting Minutes 2-13-2025