REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/ZsmfrhxRqL or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 25, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Parkland Acquisition team for their work toward ensuring that residents of Austin live within a 5 to 10-minute walk from a park and enjoy a robust network of trails that connects all parts of the city. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Park Access for All, Urban Public Spaces). Presenter(s): Randy Scott, Parkland Use and Acquisition Manager; Robynne Heymans, Planner Principal; Scott Grantham, Planner Principal, and; Paul Books, Planner Principal, Austin Parks and Recreation. Discussion and approve a recommendation to City Council regarding improving access to public ball fields. (Sponsors: Becker, Bazan) Discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve revisions to Austin Parks and Recreation’s policies and procedures for concessions in City’s Parks Systems to include Legacy Concessions. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) Page 1 of 2 5. 6. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to City Council to approve the temporary use of 4,756 sq. ft. of parking lot on parkland located at 1108 W. Riverside Dr. for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on August 25, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Pedro Villalobos (arrived at 6:08 p.m.). Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil (arrived at 6:18 p.m.), Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: Luai Abou-Emara, Shelby Orme. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carol Baxter and Joe Derrick - Austin Rowing Club Mary Fero – Beverly Sheffield NW District Park drainage pond Sarah Coles - Texas Children and Nature Network Phillip Thomas - Expressing thanks to the Parks Board Members Chris Flores - Movies at Deep Eddy Pool APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 28, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 28, 2025 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Orme absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Therapeutic Recreation Services team providing safe, accessible, fun and supportive recreation environments for all persons no matter their abilities, including both adaptive and inclusive programs. Malorie Solus, Recreation Program Supervisor and Emmanuel Turner, Recreation Program Coordinator, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the number of unduplicated youth that get to participate, programming changes in 2026, areas for growth and expansion, budget, data on participant waitlists and programming past 5:00 PM, 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2025 The motion to approve letters of support for the PARD Therapeutic Recreation Services team providing safe, accessible, fun and supportive recreation environments for all persons no matter their abilities, including both adaptive and inclusive programs was approved on Vice Chair Flowers motion, Board Member Eubanks second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou- Emara and Orme absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to City Council to approve a permanent change of use of 138,136 sq. ft. and a temporary change of use of 11,997 sq. ft. of parkland for a period not to exceed 120 calendar …
West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main Parks and Recreation Board Oystein Moen Austin Water Monday, September 29, 2025 Agenda Project Summary Background Route Evaluation Chapter 26 Minimize Impacts Timeline 2 Project Summary The project consists of 2,800 linear feet of reclaimed water main Approximately 2,150 linear feet of 24-in Ductile Iron (DI) pipe installed using conventional open trench Approximately 650 linear feet of 30-in High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) pipe installed using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Project drivers: • increase redundancy and reliability • extend service area • offset drinking water use Project alignment 3 Horizontal Directional Drill Background Completing the Core • 5 projects to connect SAR and Walnut Creek WWTPs Connect north and south systems Provide redundancy and reliability Expand the reclaimed water system 4 Background Allows more users and developments to use reclaimed water in the future, which will reduce potable water usage Allows nearby parks to irrigate with reclaimed water 5 Route Evaluation Best route and method based on the following constraints and considerations: Not allowed to attach pipe to bridge Existing reclaimed line near S Lamar Blvd Existing reclaimed line across Lady Bird Lake Limit impacts to traffic in area 6 Route Evaluation Best route and method based on the following constraints and considerations: Not allowed to attach pipe to bridge Existing reclaimed line near S Lamar Blvd Existing reclaimed line across Lady Bird Lake Limit impacts to traffic in area 7 Chapter 26 State Law PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE CHAPTER 26. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LANDS Sec. 26.001. PROTECTED LAND; NOTICE OF TAKING. (a) A department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality of this state may not approve any program or project that requires the use or taking of any public land designated and used prior to the arrangement of the program or project as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, unless the department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality, acting through its duly authorized governing body or officer, determines that: (1) there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use or taking of such land; (2) the program or project includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land, as a park, recreation area, scientific area, wildlife refuge, or historic site, …
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G TO: Shay Ralls Roalson, P. E. M.O.U. # PARD 25-001 Director, Austin Water FROM: Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main FDU: 3990 2107 4152; Project I.D.: 5267.097 DATE: September xx, 2025 Austin Water is allowed to use the parking lot located at 1108 W. Riverside Dr. for staging and as a “string out area” for horizonal directional drilling as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated on Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland requested is for temporary use. The requested area is: Temporary Use: 4,756 sq.ft. = $74,313 Total Parkland Mitigation Amount Due = $74,313 Austin Water is in agreement to provide the following mitigation ($74,313) in return for the temporary use of the parking lot after Parks and Recreation Board has recommended approval of this request. The estimated temporary duration of the parkland use is 150 Calendar Days. Immediately following the vacation of the parking lot, Austin Water will repave and restripe the parking lot at no additional cost to Austin Parks and Recreation. It is the responsibility of the Austin Capital Delivery Services Project Manager and the Austin Water Engineer to notify Austin Parks and Recreation at least two weeks in advance of the Notice to Proceed and when mobilization starts that it will close the parking lot at 1108 W. Riverside Dr. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from Austin Parks and Recreation. If construction exceeds 150 calendar days by up to 30 calendar days, Austin Parks and Recreation will apply the daily temporary use rate shown on Attachment A to calculate the additional mitigation. Further delays in the construction schedule that impact the use of the parking lot by the public would require Council approval. Execution of this MOU and transfer of funds in the amount of $74,313 shall take place within 60 Calendar Days following a recommendation for approval of this request by the Parks and Recreation Board. Austin Water Point of Contact: Oystein Moen Phone Number: 512-412-1150 Austin Capital Delivery Services Point of Contact: James Mendez Phone Number: 512-974-3662 Austin Parks and Recreation Point of Contact: Paul Books Phone Number: 512-978-1315 and Chapter26@austintexas.gov 1 of 2 Parks & Recreation Board: 9/29/2025 ____________________________________________________________ …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Temporary Use - Staging and Storage Calculated Fee $74,313 Project: AW-W. Riverside Reclaimed Water Line-1108 W. Riverside Dr. 5267.097 MOU 25-001 TOTAL = $74,313 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Temporary Use TCAD Land Value of Parkland ($): $17,424,000 Project: AW-W. Riverside Reclaimed Water Line-1108 W. Riverside Dr. 5267.097 MOU 25-001 Average Lot Size (sq. ft.): 69,696 Average for Selected Lot Value per Square Ft. ($): $250 Average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 4,756 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Annual Value of Requested Area ($) $1,189,000 Area requested multiplied by Value per Square Ft. Adjusted Annual Value of Requested Area ($) $178,350 (15% Rate of Return) Monthly Value of Requested Area ($) $14,863 Adjusted Annual Value divided by 12 Daily Temporary Use Rate ($): $495 Monthly Value divided by 30 (Average number of days in a month) Days Requested: 150 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Temporary Use Rate ($): $74,313 Daily Temporary Use Fee multiplied by Days Requested Prop ID Avg Sq Ft Land Value 104345 69,696 $17,424,000 104345 69,696 $17,424,000 Totals
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Golf Courses Conditional Use Permit Presenters: Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, PMP, Park Development Division Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager September 29, 2025 WHO WHAT AND WHY WHO, WHAT AND WHY WHO is involved: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Golf Division manages the golf courses. Vendors Stag & Finch Scottish Alehouse operate at Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer golf course and Fairways Cantina operates at Morris Williams golf course. Compliance with City Code to permit consumption of alcohol in designated areas at Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Golf Courses WHY are we here: To request support for new zoning in alignment with City of WHAT is the purpose: Austin Land Development Code for the sale of alcohol on premises. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND WHO WHAT AND WHY Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer Golf Course • Opened in 1974, renovations 2007, 2025. Roy Kizer added to complex in 1994 creating a 36 hole public complex. • Stag and & Finch Scottish Alehouse received a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) permit and began the sale of wine and beer in October 2016. Morris Williams Golf Course • Opened in 1964 – as Austin’s 3rd public course. Named after Morris Williams Jr. one of the best golfers ever developed in Austin. • Fairways Café is the current vendor and received a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) permit for the sale of wine and beer in December 2021. The CUP does not apply to special events. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND cont. WHO WHAT AND WHY Conditional Use Permit (CUP) • CUP is required by Austin City Code of Ordinances for the sale of alcohol, Section 25-2-625(4) • CUP changes the zoning of the property from “PUBLIC” to “PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES (P-SPECIAL)” which will permit the sale of alcohol on parkland The CUP does not apply to special events. Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams Conditional User Permit Presentation TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) • State commission governing the sale of wine and beer on- premises and in designated areas. • TABC license issued for a 2-year duration permitting the sale of wine and beer (not liquor) and is renewable. • Austin Police Department …
Austin Parks and Recreation Parkland Acquisition Program September 29, 2025 Agenda • Acquisitions since 1998 • Long-Term Goal Progress • Impacts of HB1526 • Land Banking Benefits and Maintenance • Goals for the 2026 Bond Land Acquisitions since 1998 • Over 3,300 acres acquired through bond or PLD • 197 new parks or park expansions • $20 million in PLD fees expended on land acquisition • $96 million in bond funds expended on land acquisition Parkland Acquistion Heat Map Completed Land Acquisitions since 1998 Concentration of acres purchased High New or Expanded Park Low 3 Long-Term Goal Progress 18.47 Acres of Parkland per 1,000 People 70% of Austinites within a five to ten- Minute Walk of a Park 30% 70% Within 5 to 10 minute walk Longer than 5 to 10 minute walk Impacts of HB1526 – Level of Service • City-wide park service goal of 24 acres set in APR Long-Range Plan, current level of service is 18.47 acres per 1,000 residents • 2016 Parkland Dedication Ordinance supported 40% of meeting that park service goal with a 9.4 Acres/1,000 residents level of service • New ordinance supports less than 12% of that park service goal with 0.075 - 3 acres / 1,000 residents level of service • Remaining park service gap will fall on existing residents through Bonds and other funding Impacts of HB1526 – Annual Fees Effective Fiscal Year • Under the previous ordinance every dollar of bond funding spent on acquisition was matched by 33 cents from PLD • Previous ordinance appropriated up to $26 million annually for park land and development investment • HB 1526 delays payment an average of 5 years after a permit issued • Resulting short-term funding gap of roughly $15-20 million/year for up to 5 years • Delayed delivery of parkland to new residents Land Banking Benefits • Land banking allows APR to purchase land today with available funding from willing sellers and ensures critical park connections are not lost to development pressure. • Land banking saves money by acquiring land today at a lower cost than in the future. Land banking serves as an investment and as land prices increase in Austin, that investment pays dividends of $1.4 to 20+ million per park over 10 years in the form of savings to the community. • During the time between acquisition and development, the new parkland may be maintained as a natural …
PARKS AND RECREATOION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250929-3 Date: Subject: Improving Public Access to City of Austin Baseball, Softball, and Soccer Fields Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) manages multiple baseball, softball, and soccer fields through contracts with 25 organizations across 28 active agreements; WHEREAS, these contracts were developed over many years to address specific localized needs and maintenance challenges, but have inadvertently created barriers to public access to public recreational baseball, softball, and soccer facilities; WHEREAS, community members have expressed concern with inconsistent and unclear processes for accessing city-owned baseball, softball, and soccer fields, including difficulty determining which fields are available for public use, when these fields are available, who to contact to reserve or otherwise access these fields, and what constitutes guaranteed public access; WHEREAS, the Office of the City Auditor’s Special Report on Ball and Soccer Field Contracts [1] found that contract language specifying public access requirements is often vague, with little guidance on how public access should be managed or what it means in practice; WHEREAS, there is currently no centralized system for the public to easily determine field availability, contact information, or reservation procedures across the various contracted facilities; WHEREAS, maintaining quality baseball, softball, and soccer fields requires significant time, labor, and financial resources, necessitating partnerships with organizations willing to provide such maintenance; WHEREAS, the City’s commitment to equitable access to public recreational facilities requires balancing the guarantees embedded in these maintenance partnerships with a commitment to ongoing public access; WHEREAS, improving public access to these facilities aligns with the City’s broader efforts to make public services more accessible and user-friendly; and WHEREAS, PARD staff have acknowledged these recreational field access challenges and are actively working to address them; 1 of 3 THEREFORE, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) recommends: 1. A Centralized Information Source. The City of Austin and PARD should centralize and publicize information about public access to all baseball, softball, and soccer fields, including contracted fields. Information should be available in an easily discoverable online format, posted adjacent to relevant public fields, and in any other appropriate environments. This should include: a. Contact information for field reservations; b. Available time slots for public use; c. Clear procedures for accessing fields; and d. Standardized definitions of “public access.” 2. A Robust Online Scheduling Platform. PARD should develop a technology solution to simplify access …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250929-4 Date: Subject: Legacy Concessions Policy Change Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve revisions to Austin Parks and Recreation’s policies and procedures for concessions in City’s Parks Systems to include Legacy Concessions. Rationale: WHEREAS, the purpose of this policy it to provide a policy for concessions in City of Austin parks; and WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code Title 8, the Austin Parks and Recreation Director has the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in City of Austin parks in accordance with City policies and best practices; and WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approved the current Policies and Procedures for Concessions in the City’s Parks System on March 12, 1998; and WHEREAS, a goal of this policy is to develop and maintain concession facilities and services that contribute to high quality experiences for park visitors; and WHEREAS, a goal of this policy is to ensure that concessions maintain the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Parks System, provide a financial return to the City, and provide a public benefit to the citizens of Austins; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve revisions to Austin Parks and Recreation’s policies and procedures for concessions in City’s Parks Systems to include Legacy Concessions. Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sign]
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250929-3 Date: September 29, 2025 Subject: Improving Public Access to City of Austin Baseball, Softball, and Soccer Fields Motioned By: Lane Becker Seconded By: Pedro Villalobos Recommendation WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) manages multiple baseball, softball, and soccer fields through contracts with 25 organizations across 28 active agreements; WHEREAS, these contracts were developed over many years to address specific localized needs and maintenance challenges, but have inadvertently created barriers to public access to public recreational baseball, softball, and soccer facilities; WHEREAS, community members have expressed concern with inconsistent and unclear processes for accessing city-owned baseball, softball, and soccer fields, including difficulty determining which fields are available for public use, when these fields are available, who to contact to reserve or otherwise access these fields, and what constitutes guaranteed public access; WHEREAS, the Office of the City Auditor’s Special Report on Ball and Soccer Field Contracts [1] found that contract language specifying public access requirements is often vague, with little guidance on how public access should be managed or what it means in practice; WHEREAS, there is currently no centralized system for the public to easily determine field availability, contact information, or reservation procedures across the various contracted facilities; WHEREAS, maintaining quality baseball, softball, and soccer fields requires significant time, labor, and financial resources, necessitating partnerships with organizations willing to provide such maintenance; WHEREAS, the City’s commitment to equitable access to public recreational facilities requires balancing the guarantees embedded in these maintenance partnerships with a commitment to ongoing public access; WHEREAS, improving public access to these facilities aligns with the City’s broader efforts to make public services more accessible and user-friendly; and WHEREAS, PARD staff have acknowledged these recreational field access challenges and are actively working to address them; 1 of 3 THEREFORE, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) recommends: 1. A Centralized Information Source. The City of Austin and PARD should centralize and publicize information about public access to all baseball, softball, and soccer fields, including contracted fields. Information should be available in an easily discoverable online format, posted adjacent to relevant public fields, and in any other appropriate environments. This should include: a. Contact information for field reservations; b. Available time slots for public use; c. Clear procedures for accessing fields; and d. Standardized definitions of “public access.” 2. A Robust Online Scheduling Platform. PARD should …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE September 2025 Park Planning Scenic Brook Pocket Park Phase I Improvements complete and open to the public! • Planned, designed and constructed in partnership with the Scenic Brook Neighborhood Association and Austin Parks Foundation. • Features include an accessible ramp entry, multi-level playground area, shaded picnic area and irrigated open play field. • Funding for planning and design provided by Austin Parks Foundation. Funding for construction provided by Parkland Dedication fees and City of Austin Urban Forestry funds. • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on September 23. Drone footage of improvements at Scenic Brook Pocket Park Park Planning Heritage Oaks Nature Play New playground opened September 22 • Largest nature play installation to date • Community Activated Park Project • Designed with accessibility in mind, featuring ramps and multiple access points. • APR partnered with Austin Parks Foundation to hold a community celebration on September 27 Park Development 2025 Preservation Austin Merit Award Winners Three APR projects were awarded Preservation Austin Merit Awards. • The award was established in 1960, and “celebrates the hard work and visionary approaches of those preserving Austin’s heritage. • The 10 winning projects will be celebrated at an award ceremony on November 18. Haskell House and the Story of Clarksville: Special Recognition Award for Education • Documentary sponsored by APR’s Historic Preservation and Tourism program, which plays for visitors to the Haskell House. • The 1870s-era house in Clarksville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWE42dozBAw Park Development 2025 Preservation Austin Merit Award Winners Buford Tower Repairs: Award for Rehabilitation • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2016 • Damaged by fire in 2021, the repairs to the structure were completed in Fall 2023 Henry G. Madison Cabin: Award for Restoration • Both a recorded Texas Landmark and City of Austin Landmark • Built in the 1860s, belonged to Austin civic leader Henry Green Madison, Austin’s first African-American Council Member. • Scope included window/door restoration, roof replacement, lighting, landscape and accessibility improvements Recreation Services City Olympics Participants and spectators enjoyed a wide variety of events on September 27th, from softball, kickball, sand volleyball, disc golf, cycling, and the always-popular fun run. Beyond the athletic competitions, the brisket cooking and salsa contest added an extra layer of excitement and flavor. The energy, teamwork, and spirit of friendly competition made this year’s City Olympics …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250929-4 Date: September 29, 2025 Subject: Legacy Concessions Policy Change Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve revisions to Austin Parks and Recreation’s policies and procedures for concessions in City’s Parks Systems to include Legacy Concessions, and to consider how MBEs and WBEs may fit into possible revisions. Rationale: WHEREAS, the purpose of this policy it to provide a policy for concessions in City of Austin parks; and WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code Title 8, the Austin Parks and Recreation Director has the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in City of Austin parks in accordance with City policies and best practices; and WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approved the current Policies and Procedures for Concessions in the City’s Parks System on March 12, 1998; and WHEREAS, a goal of this policy is to develop and maintain concession facilities and services that contribute to high quality experiences for park visitors; and WHEREAS, a goal of this policy is to ensure that concessions maintain the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Parks System, provide a financial return to the City, and provide a public benefit to the citizens of Austins; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve revisions to Austin Parks and Recreation’s policies and procedures for concessions in City’s Parks Systems to include Legacy Concessions, and to consider how MBEs and WBEs may fit into possible revisions. Page 1 of 2 Vote: The motion to approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve revisions to Austin Parks and Recreation’s policies and procedures for concessions in City’s Parks Systems to include Legacy Concessions, and to consider how MBEs and WBEs may fit into possible revisions was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 9-0 vote. Board Member Kearns-Osterweil abstaining. Board Member Taylor absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Kathryn Flowers, Luai Abou-Emara, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: Diana Kearns-Osterweil. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250929-5 Date: September 29, 2025 Subject: Temporary Use of Parkland on Riverside Drive Motioned By: Stephanie Bazan Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to City Council to approve the temporary use of 4,756 sq. ft. of parking lot on parkland located at 1108 W. Riverside Dr. for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to exceed 150 calendar days with the consideration that staff ensure replacement of ADA accessible parking spaces lost during the temporary use of the parking lot, as well as appropriate signage and notification to the public about alternative parking options. Total Mitigation is $74,313. Vote: The motion to approve the recommendation to City Council to approve the temporary use of 4,756 sq. ft. of parking lot on parkland located at 1108 W. Riverside Dr. for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to exceed 150 calendar days with the consideration that staff ensure replacement of ADA accessible parking spaces lost during the temporary use of the parking lot, as well as appropriate signage and notification to the public about alternative parking options, Total Mitigation is $74,313 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Kathryn Flowers, Luai Abou-Emara, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250929-6 Date: September 29, 2025 Subject: Conditional Use Permits for Golf Courses Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to City Council to approve Conditional Use Permits for the sale of alcohol at Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams golf courses. Vote: The motion to approve a recommendation to City Council to approve Conditional Use Permits for the sale of alcohol at Jimmy Clay – Roy Kizer and Morris Williams golf courses was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 7-2 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Bazan, Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Becker, Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Merritt and Villalobos. Those voting nay were Board Members Eubanks and Orme. Those abstaining were Board Member Abou- Emara. Board Member Taylor absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Kathryn Flowers, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Pedro Villalobos. Against: Ted Eubanks, Shelby Orme. Abstain: Luai Abou-Emara. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
