City of Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Minutes March 3, 2025 After determining that a quorum of the City of Denton, Texas, Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board was present, the Board convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room at 321 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Present: Vice-Chair Kwami Koto, Members Amy Pelzel, Elinor Lichtenberg, Keri Caruthers, Richard Villarreal, Kady Finley Absent: None 1. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Nicholas Stevens spoke in support ofitem D. PRB25-008. 2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. PRB25-003: Consider approval of the minutes of] February 3, 2025. The item was presented, and discussion followed. Following discussion, Member Villarreal moved to adopt the item as presented; Member Lichtenberg seconded. Motion carried. AYES (6): Vice-Chair Koto, Members Pelzel, Lichtenberg, Finley, Caruthers, Villarreal. ABSENT (0): None NAYS (0): None B. PRB25-004: Receive nominations and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board. The item was presented, and discussion followed. Following discussion, Member Lichtenberg nominated Vice-Chair Koto as Chair; Member Pelzel seconded. Motion carried. AYES (6): Vice-Chair Koto, Members Pelzel, Lichtenberg, Finley, Caruthers, Villarreal. ABSENT (0): None NAYS (0): None Following discussion, Member Pelzel nominated Member Lichtenberg as Vice-Chair; Chair Koto seconded. Motion carried. AYES (6): Vice-Chair Koto, Members Pelzel, Lichtenberg, Finley, Caruthers, Villarreal. ABSENT (0): None NAYS (0): None C. PRB25-006: Hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the May 5, 2025, Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board meeting and scheduled tour. City of Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Minutes March 3, 2025 Page 2 Following discussion, Member Caruthers moved to change the tour meeting date to May 12, 2025; Vice-Chair Lichtenberg seconded. Motion carried. AYES (6): Vice-Chair Koto, Members Pelzel, Lichtenberg, Finley, Caruthers, Villarreal. ABSENT (0): None NAYS (0): None D. PRB25-008: Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a project that the Junior Girl Scouts Troop 2302 are proposing for Avondale Park. Following discussion, staff was provided the following direction. Have Girl Scouts return with a comprehensive maintenance plan with details on how to prevent Bermuda grass and Johnsongrass from taking over. Have Girl Scouts plan for signage and barrier to prevent accidental mowing. Work with Girl Scout troop to find a wildflower plan that is mutually beneficial for both the Girl Scout troop and Parks staff. Board invited the Girl Scout Troop to return to the April Meeting for the Parks wildflower presentation. Member Villarreal moved to table the item until the April Park Board meeting; Member Caruthers seconded. Motion carried. AYES (6): Vice-Chair Koto, Members Pelzel, Lichtenberg, Finley, Caruthers, Villarreal. ABSENT (0): None NAYS (0): None 3. CONCLUDING ITEMS None With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12pm. KWAMI KOTO ROBIN HILL CHAIR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS MINUTES APPROVED ON: 417195