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The board’s recommendation follows a presentation by David Shipp of MHS Planning and Design and a monthslong public outreach process. The plan is a hybrid of three previously shown concepts and is intended to address recreational deficits identified in earlier master-plan work while responding to public input, staff said.

MHS presented the site data and constraints driving the design. The project boundary shown in the presentation sits mostly inside the floodplain: MHS reported about 4.5 acres in the regulatory floodway, roughly 5.5 acres in the 100-year floodplain and about 1 acre in the 500-year floodplain within the project area. Because of those constraints, the plan locates five tennis courts in the area that the consultants and staff modeled to avoid negative downstream impacts, and retains substantial tree canopy in other areas.

Primary features shown in the plan include a multiuse trail loop, an amphitheater-style shelter, a reduced-footprint nature-themed playground sited near the pavilion, interpretive/nature signage, boardwalks and fishing features around the pond, and space allocated for public art. Consultants said they reduced the playground footprint after board and public comments and that spectator seating areas adjacent to the proposed tennis courts could be provided within the available grade and hydraulic constraints.

Public comment at the meeting included three residents who raised concerns and suggestions. Patricia Fager (1765 Meyerwood Lane) said she worried the plan’s tennis complex and associated traffic would affect neighborhood safety and parking along Timber Creek and asked the board to account for the nearby neighborhood’s character. David Youngblood (4720 Hanover Court) questioned whether the town needs five additional tennis courts and suggested evaluating other sports or a larger playground. Ally Foreman (1315 Stapleton Lane), who identified herself as a biologist and former user of the site’s natatorium, urged the board to prioritize natural-area investments, native plantings, and educational elements and to design construction to protect wildlife and reduce erosion; she asked for bird-friendly lighting and interpretive materials where possible.

Board members who spoke praised the consultant for addressing prior input and said the revised plan reflected many public and board suggestions. After closing the public hearing, a motion to recommend the concept plan to Town Council carried unanimously. The transcript records affirmative votes from Doug Graves, Jennifer Marchevsky, Ashish Purry, Ricky Pinion, Holly Royer and Chris Chastain; the board chair called the motion passed unanimously.

Next steps: staff said a Town Council agenda slot is being considered for either May 17 or June 2, depending on council scheduling and any additional refinements requested by the board or staff. Consultants and staff also noted any construction schedule or grant-funded elements would proceed only after council approval and, where applicable, successful grant awards (Texas Parks and Wildlife and other grant applications were discussed elsewhere in staff reports).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Flower Mound - Parks Board Meeting - May 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Flower Mound Parks Board voted unanimously May 1 to recommend a conceptual master plan for Leonard and Helen Johns Park, a 38.11-acre site at 1850 Timber Creek Road, sending the plan to the Town Council for placement on a future agenda.","taxTitle","Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas","taxId",2790,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583589,"Parks board approves April 3 meeting minutes",26,1439000,1465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3176045-3a923b3bc11b4ba407bdd2cb223ce7f6&start=1439&end=1465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3176045-3a923b3bc11b4ba407bdd2cb223ce7f6/thumbnail_1439000.jpg","/articles/6583589/Flower-Mound/Denton-County/Texas/Parks-board-approves-April-3-meeting-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583589-b4d8cf9f305479525427e78f034e4c2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775659901&Signature=ET8wSxht9juuqO-7dTxd74-XqK5krx4t8ZXRa1xVJq2vG2mzXKwH2Vm2vdw2GVo7SiLbHaUrVmb9kIk5ZsBFPm-gvP5p85SzOhw5ItoPA9XnStRoA3r9mjCBdUdP5pQyxAl4l3C1PkQ6HSFmZowDoH10t~rxgpEF6oSGKD~X7HeH3Xv5rwcq0S9xLDhDJwBHu6iHrKbYD4pkGp7Xq049pOK0o7dQnKjpfqQYhc-i0Qu-hrN9-PTJfxA5CQxnlPQxL5QzwdcRiozwwFdqWnDmsR6dTRlPkGdzdfi4nJsIcTTwP4Z2q9AExLu0jYTdSTnhR7WWqUy5PKwufEvY6eif7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flower Mound Parks Board approved the minutes from its April 3 meeting during the May 1 session. A board member moved to approve the minutes and another seconded; the chair called for the vote and the board approved the consent item. The transcript does not record a detailed roll-call tally for this motion.

This item was handled as a routine consent action and no discussion or public comment was recorded for the April 3 minutes approval.

Staff will file the approved minutes with the board records.","The Flower Mound Parks Board approved the minutes of its April 3 meeting by motion during the May 1 meeting; the transcript does not record a roll-call tally for that consent item.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583593,"Parks board approves DFW Pug Rescue's Pug O'Ween for Oct. 26 at Heritage Park",197,3154000,3351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3176045-3a923b3bc11b4ba407bdd2cb223ce7f6&start=3154&end=3351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3176045-3a923b3bc11b4ba407bdd2cb223ce7f6/thumbnail_3154000.jpg","/articles/6583593/Flower-Mound/Denton-County/Texas/Parks-board-approves-DFW-Pug-Rescues-Pug-OWeen-for-Oct-26-at-Heritage-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583593-1643f156cff8613ed1fe31a7995bd579/orig.mp4?Expires=1775659901&Signature=TOTH9jywzETxqMH5VcNCC0wWhNNkpIdIyYdPXJZtjRSqaFrvqbrys9AB9tfwFrJ9bv7tUsVpdp~kgAvpKaniUM6eIYwmgjfuypIh1QtOnop1NBvV4mXUvWEkIlAt2hBQAvl0T3aqGJVp3erEPogRDjh1L3Ya3IGimQdtMI5KC5OHeX1nPLFZ69Ah19M2oz3R~epqHI5sA7tNXAQidm9q6yFUHKMSg94EROfqrh8EX91BXwp0DaE9lLnhKIZ1QDeQfgKToql9Qt5Z2h7vtzlC~m4Upm-6Uh7LKN1ZqKHbAFNlizK018-iAvGIimfl9cLAyXE4gsDTlxG~Xm52WaBxwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flower Mound Parks Board approved a request May 1 from DFW Pug Rescue to hold its annual Pug O'Ween event on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at Heritage Park in Flower Mound. The board’s approval, which permits vendors and fee-based participation, passed by unanimous roll call.

Bertha Sundiano (fund development director, DFW Pug Rescue) told the board the nonprofit is one of the region's largest pug rescues and plans a family-friendly event with sponsors, vendors, photo opportunities, a costume contest and activities such as \"pug painting.\" Sundiano said the rescue typically sells wristbands for participation in activities and expects to secure sponsors; she said the rescue had about 125 pugs in care in March (38 recent intakes; 21 adoptions in the same period) and more than 200 volunteer fosters in the metro area.

Town staff noted that the Parks Board has authority to approve events that charge fees or solicit donations and said organizers must coordinate vendors and site logistics with staff ahead of the event. After a brief presentation and questions from the board, a motion to approve the Pug O'Ween request passed by unanimous vote; the recorded roll-call responses in the transcript include Chris Chastain, Holly Royer, Rick Kenyon, Ashish Purry, Jennifer Marchevsky and Doug Graves voting in the affirmative.

Next steps: organizers should coordinate details with Parks staff (vendors, site plan, insurance and any required permits). The board asked staff to ensure standard event management requirements are met before the event.","The Flower Mound Parks Board approved a permit May 1 allowing DFW Pug Rescue to hold its Pug O'Ween event at Heritage Park on Oct. 26, 2025, including vendor activity, wristband fees and solicitation of donations. The board voted unanimously to approve the request.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583598,"Flower Mound reviews Post Oak Park design updates; plan includes berm playground, concrete trails and stormwater fixes",1941,3355000,5296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3176045-3a923b3bc11b4ba407bdd2cb223ce7f6&start=3355&end=5296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3176045-3a923b3bc11b4ba407bdd2cb223ce7f6/thumbnail_3355000.jpg","/articles/6583598/Flower-Mound/Denton-County/Texas/Flower-Mound-reviews-Post-Oak-Park-design-updates-plan-includes-berm-playground-concrete-trails-and-stormwater-fixes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583598-86463d9a4da70f462b35bfa3133535af/orig.mp4?Expires=1775659901&Signature=gBPU7hx2wP6JYVYDmaQOOcIIMoAmsAsk8Omva2qgoi2EjDEkarY-o-jeaHQXqLldfVZWbTHZkI~3eH3slZQ6cv3KI5TA9IrTe5-WdojB4jDXERrgadFqjOBNI2~jk-1aNw4LypAbhyRamZ0jIbx0Ka9MUOuQiutMOpn3XD6oFDCZ-fYpwmdCBUxG5Xv593kYZQxZR4-qGCsCGFDNlEwqTQNP9VIIOEiogbpIkq7oGVes7zkqFzwugfk4~P8HKTE0tLUNh68VRLLspKRh1-WFxIkWbeuXd7WbsYrKkvJ7KZJ7ngRhipYOGiyxTkW7Q2zkHGOSYkxyrdkjTAaS3sKrkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a May 1 work session the Flower Mound Parks Board reviewed design updates for Post Oak Park, a 19.11-acre park at 4751 Flower Mound Road. The town’s consultant, Park Hill, presented a package of improvements intended to improve accessibility, address drainage and erosion, and refresh playground and trail amenities.

Landon Bell, Park Hill landscape architect and project manager, summarized the design elements: replace existing decomposed-granite trails with 6-foot concrete paths for better long-term access and maintenance; install a prefabricated restroom building near parking and the playground; replace an underperforming stock pond by regrading a berm to improve drainage and revegetating it with native wetland seed mixes; repair erosion at a concrete outfall and extend grouted rip-rap to stabilize the slope; and construct a nature-theme “berm” playground with enclosed engineered surfaces and play mounds.

Bell described the berm playground as two primary mounds with embedded play elements, rope handholds and slides; the mounds are built with engineered cores and a shock-attenuating surface, and were described in the presentation as roughly 3–5 feet tall (renderings and precedent projects were shown). Park Hill said the playground design was intended to be natural in aesthetic and to fit within the existing playground footprint where feasible. Staff noted the design keeps the restroom visible from the playground and that the tot-play area would be tailored for younger children while berm features provide more active play for older children.

Engineering elements discussed include a waters delineation that found the stock pond does not qualify as “waters of the United States,” which Park Hill said simplifies permitting for the proposed grading and drainage work. The consultant said the stock-pond area is often muddy and that proposed grading would open a drainage swale through the existing berm and revegetate with native wetland/seeding mixes to avoid standing water and reduce mosquito habitat. The presentation included an outfall remediation plan: widen and strengthen the concrete outfall, add containments and grouted rip-rap, and install curbs to control flow and reduce undermining of the structure.

Board members and staff asked about maintenance and accessibility. Parks staff said maintenance of berm surfacing is comparable to typical engineered turf systems but stressed correct compaction and shotcrete installation during construction to prevent premature wear. One board member suggested the town should consider additional features to attract teens (bike skills/pump-track style amenities) as the town’s demographic shifts; staff noted budget and footprint constraints in this project and said larger, teen-focused facilities could be addressed in future master planning.

No formal vote was required; the item was a design review and work session. Staff and the consultant will take board feedback into final design steps.

Next steps: Park Hill and staff will refine details and return in future meetings as required for final design and budget appropriation. Construction timing will depend on final approvals and budget allocation.","Park Hill and town staff presented proposed design updates for 19.11-acre Post Oak Park on May 1, showing a berm-style nature playground, replacement of decomposed-granite trails with 6-foot concrete, a new restroom, stock-pond drainage improvements and outfall stabilization.","actionData","errors"]

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