City of Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Minutes February 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, February 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room at 321 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Present: Chair Frances Punch, Vice-Chair Kwami Koto, Members Richard Villarreal, and Elinor Lichtenberg Absent: Member Amy Pelzel 1. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC None 2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. PRB25-001: Consider approval of the minutes of December 2, 2024. The item was presented, and discussion followed. Following discussion, Member Villarreal moved to adopt the item with the addition of clarifying information to PRB 24-039; Vice-Chair Koto seconded. Motion carried. AYES (4): Chair Punch, Vice-Chair Koto, Members Vilarreal and Lichtenberg. ABSENT (1): Member Pelzel NAYS (0): None B. PRB25-002: Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff input regarding the Athletics Division operations. The athletics division includes youth and adult sports, adapted and inclusive programming, tennis, and the driving range. The item was presented, and discussion followed. Following discussion, staff was provided the following direction: Consider building a facility instead of renting from UNT or DISD. Look into rules surrounding the donation of a facility. Look into PGA program "First Tee" for funding for youth golf programs. Research private partnership with Golf Technology. Utilize UNT students as volunteers. Work with Chamber of Commerce and visitor bureaus to recruit athletic tourism. Create more opportunities for underprivileged youth. Maintain a focus on sustainability and environmental issues in athletics. Look for environmental grants. Research grants available for solar panels to add to driving range. 3. CONCLUDING ITEMS City ofl Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Minutes January 6, 2025 Page 2 Add educational signage to highlight environmental steps taken by city. Update website with all dates including board meetings. Share important dates with Park Board members. With no further business, themectingwas: adjourned at 7:20pm. A KWAMI KOTO ROBIN HILL VICE-CHAIR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS MINUTES APPROVED ON: 3/