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Staff asked committee members and community members to recruit volunteers and businesses for parade participation and noted that volunteers help make the event a community kickoff to the season. Committee members who have volunteered in prior years were identified and the organizer asked for additional help because some regular volunteers will be out of town.

The committee did not take formal action; the update was informational and staff indicated they will continue outreach to recruit volunteers and finalize logistics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Padre Island - PARKS & KEEP SPI BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE","oneSentenceSummary","Committee received an update: the South Padre Christmas street parade will follow last year’s route on Dec. 5; the lighting of the tree is Dec. 4, followed by a boat parade Saturday and breakfast with Santa on Sunday; volunteers were solicited.","taxTitle","South Padre , Cameron County, Texas","taxId",57359,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6471151,"Committee approves minutes, excuses member absence and selects Yard Landscape winners",834,442000,1276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778402-05f5890056fb90c2b72e943d2b3be814&start=442&end=1276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778402-05f5890056fb90c2b72e943d2b3be814/thumbnail_442000.jpg","/articles/6471151/Texas/Committee-approves-minutes-excuses-member-absence-and-selects-Yard-Landscape-winners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471151-6767cbbaf29d77b346cb1d7d501718b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770555403&Signature=Eq1LeB1XbwEAQDFNrx~u9debEsCPyLjfyF2yWDd30WBRdmAQ2cLZyM7inSbDLAjRHCIV~QSibR5sNfWlhSejNF0bpJxQC3fz3xwOpey4jJu1MDEglTM8J4g8VgcEtb2cRBR5aHZVU8AM0rLsCbow1FLW4hIqBnAT6jPFwmeT6FERwAi9~HM3oa0C~SKuk66g2sFQfe0K9kEXmInMAI1kZPt-mtt7oWKUtZVtTPhK4O5LhcgQ~zTBXcUtzENv8TnR0K~eswZPkbRaXbsRPRvCEvt1vNXdQJMeYYBbbpQUOfsqLiYrbdxh0bYXPwHzG1i9uAjqeddl1hHWnjHmh9HG9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Padre Island Parks Committee approved three routine items by voice vote during the meeting: the minutes from the Aug. 20, 2025 regular meeting; an excused absence for park committee member Travid Kazer for that Aug. 20 meeting; and the Yard Landscape of the Month winners for September.

On agenda item 4.1, the committee moved to approve the 08/20/2025 regular meeting minutes. A motion to approve was seconded, and the chair called a voice vote: “All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion passes.” No roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.

On agenda item 4.2, the committee approved the absence request for park committee member Travid Kazer for the Aug. 20, 2025 meeting. The transcript records a motion to approve, a second, and a subsequent voice vote with the chair saying the motion passes.

On agenda item 4.4 (award), the committee reviewed nominations for Yard Landscape of the Month and approved the winners: Lighthouse Inn (business) and 207 West Ratama (residence). Committee members moved, seconded, and approved the selection by voice vote.

Each action was recorded as passing by voice vote; the transcript does not list a roll-call or individual vote tallies.","The committee approved the minutes of 08/20/2025, excused the absence of park committee member Travid Kazer for that meeting, and selected winners for Yard Landscape of the Month; each motion passed by voice vote during the meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6471157,"Committee reviews park maintenance, new musical play equipment at Butterfly Park; staff cites donor and $7,100 cost",585,500000,1085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778402-05f5890056fb90c2b72e943d2b3be814&start=500&end=1085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778402-05f5890056fb90c2b72e943d2b3be814/thumbnail_500000.jpg","/articles/6471157/Texas/Committee-reviews-park-maintenance-new-musical-play-equipment-at-Butterfly-Park-staff-cites-donor-and-7100-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471157-bb36f1ffe6ef11f7edc771acf247bbe8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770555403&Signature=g3rhFlZpR7AVwW52Ya6SnIUgMptZv~QR9kP12U4tVRS~YBJuU0VTEF8MKDZ66hfco7NfrlvvXkKsL2yo88UlsS~lv1tp~Vqw5sUg3YRGK~uUVbBAi016LMGhD063mrgcs~AYM-AOlvq2XiNX5csFT2uCsOcxcQKdHnJdg8UXFDqbjkYd4XimY~RJuXn-8Jp2ZDI9EIU0dgATcH08d7z80oZNBNELLqpq-NFajLDwqnuNovJXnrSv8l3~1Gy~i7ygp6c1IU4e3gx688BJHXpPrnTL2AMN~SM~tL08jjQI7PdGl38~tBrhg3YtFPPxtWGaVbhjPXcE2l-LjHvxNtLDYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff updated the South Padre Island Parks Committee on recent maintenance and new installations at city parks, including musical play equipment at Butterfly Park, ongoing mowing challenges after heavy rain, and a replacement basketball hoop at Water Tower Park.

The staff presentation said a set of musical play pieces — including a xylophone-like instrument and colorful butterfly-themed fixtures — were installed in Butterfly Park. The staff member thanked donor Lynn Tate for a generous contribution that paid for the equipment and said the purchase and installation cost was about $7,100. The equipment is powder-coated steel with a warranty; staff said city crews built concrete bases and used rebar to secure the pieces.

Staff described community reaction to the installation as positive and said the pieces are designed to be durable and to invite play without creating excessive noise for neighbors. The committee discussed the possibility of installing similar features at Turtle Park and other playgrounds and noted the xylophone instrument accounted for a larger portion of the cost.

On maintenance, staff reported heavy recent rains have increased mowing and general maintenance needs. Staff said crews were prioritizing sites and that Turtle Park and pickleball areas had recently been mowed when weather allowed. At Water Tower Park, staff said a rusted basketball goal was removed and a new hoop had been ordered; crews were determining how to attach the replacement due to corroded bolts.

Staff also said lights for the skate park have been purchased and a newly hired maintenance employee may assist with installation; staff will coordinate with the police department on safety and park hours as lights are installed.

Staff reminded attendees to use the city’s maintenance email, mypwcares@myspi.org, with photos to report park concerns for faster response.","Parks staff updated the committee on maintenance, new musical play equipment installed at Butterfly Park paid in part by donor Lynn Tate with an approximate cost of $7,100; staff also reported rust-related replacement of a basketball hoop at Water Tower Park, mowing delays from heavy rain, and planned lighting for the skate park.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6471162,"Resident proposes 3D-printed monarch totem pole for park; asks committee to place item on future agenda",247,139000,386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778402-05f5890056fb90c2b72e943d2b3be814&start=139&end=386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778402-05f5890056fb90c2b72e943d2b3be814/thumbnail_139000.jpg","/articles/6471162/Texas/Resident-proposes-3D-printed-monarch-totem-pole-for-park-asks-committee-to-place-item-on-future-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471162-8e00a6095a10af4720f82572a6f8acd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770555403&Signature=UZ3tKp9SLWfoLYdUZBxdKUzF8hN43DBgFICtJwitEybtPhEJH8Aq0kkvxSgX705p8oRe-Yevz4shH7Ya-ibe~qYthoBnxaMX1BijDo3O9J0BJL~cIcmI6WG3KMPTB4-SrfhOf44epiirIAxbfUrXr0n81V~Oj9DBfWYH8tORjyHoL1iaR2HvwqbovNCtfqZFtH2ddYLV9V6midAp8MB7w3IIrKneXXrM4PNTi49KdA5BUWc4TQDmC~asIZHnBlsLKUURXEqtbnZcsPQAlrc3EpnM7i4P8lAZG8FxAE63cEjKYnHDfqwJ1lepzimSAywjIhnDEf66fFfsKoPkVCdFfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident urged the South Padre Island Parks Committee to consider a 3D-printed version of a monarch butterfly life-cycle totem pole for placement in a city park and asked that the item be placed on a future committee agenda.

The commenter, who identified herself as a former teacher and a Master Gardener, described the origin and design of the original totem pole, said the city of Granbury had designated October as “Monarch Month,” and said she planned to 3D-scan the original and donate a printed replica to the park. She said the replica would make it easier to reproduce the artwork and could be used as an educational piece in parks and at children’s events.

Committee members responded during the public-comment period that the suggestion could be brought forward as a formal agenda item. A committee member noted the meeting’s public-comment rules and said staff would take note of the request for follow-up.

The commenter said the work could include a curriculum component and that she would like to pursue the project formally if the committee agreed to place it on a future agenda. The committee did not take any formal action on the suggestion during the meeting.

The request originated in public comment and will require a formal agenda entry for committee discussion and any possible approval or acceptance of donated artwork.","A public commenter described a monarch butterfly totem pole and said she will 3D-scan and print a version to donate to a South Padre park; she asked the committee to place the item on a future agenda for formal consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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Christmas street parade set for Dec. 5; tree lighting, boat parade and breakfast with Santa also scheduled

Committee approves minutes, excuses member absence and selects Yard Landscape winners

Committee reviews park maintenance, new musical play equipment at Butterfly Park; staff cites donor and $7,100 cost

Resident proposes 3D-printed monarch totem pole for park; asks committee to place item on future agenda