The Windcrest Parks and Recreation Commission deferred final decisions on redesigning the Takis Park butterfly garden and discussed options including planting drought-tolerant trees, repurposed play elements and seeking grants to underwrite improvements.

Dusty Dale, director of public works, said crews have removed the garden fence and cleared overgrown vegetation but left remaining beneficial plants in place. "We removed the fence, but we haven't removed any of the plants. We're not gonna be able to replant anything until the weather cools off a little anyway," Dale said, and added staff will preserve any salvageable milkweed plants and prepare a buffer zone to reduce grass seed intrusion.

Commissioners proposed a range of low-cost and longer-term options: an immediate, modest approach of planting three to four drought-tolerant flowering trees (desert willows, olive varieties were suggested) and using rustic, repurposed materials for simple play features; and a longer-term pathway of researching grant opportunities such as municipal or Texas Parks & Wildlife programs to expand the project.

Commissioner Jay Eldridge and other members volunteered to research grants and local examples; staff recommended forming a subcommittee and returning recommendations at the June 18 meeting and targeting a site-prep window in the fall (September–November) for planting when temperatures are cooler. Dale noted that larger or more complex work may involve municipal finance staff to confirm available funding and procurement steps.

No formal vote was taken; the commission agreed to continue planning and to present a more detailed proposal at a future meeting.