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Pueblo Nuevo park remains closed pending ADA parking; board discusses graffiti removal and native-plant list
Summary
The board heard that Pueblo Nuevo park remains closed while ADA parking work is incomplete, reviewed the parks' graffiti-removal process, and discussed a proposed native-plant list and donor coordination to standardize landscaping across city parks.
Board members said Pueblo Nuevo park remains closed while the city awaits completion and inspection of ADA parking required by the park's grant conditions. A parks staff member told the board the project is subject to grant and weather requirements and will remain closed until the ADA parking is finished and passes inspection; "So right now, a person in a wheelchair cannot really access the park at all," the staff member said.
Board members asked about graffiti reports at several parks. Parks staff described the removal process: crews either paint over graffiti with matching paint or sand and repaint surfaces when needed. Staff said graffiti incidents in Alpine have been infrequent and the most recent significant removal was at the skatepark, where crews sanded and repainted equipment.
The board also discussed a proposal to create a native-plant list for city landscaping. The idea is to provide a recommended palette of drought-tolerant, native trees and plants for parks and public-right-of-way projects so landscapers and donors select species that survive local conditions and reduce maintenance. Board members said a curated list would preserve variety and color while avoiding plants that require excessive water or create maintenance headaches. Tom noted local examples: "The railroad park has nice, exotic plants," and staff described a planned landscaping effort for the triangle across from McDonald's tied to a Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Award project.
Members described steps to proceed: staff will reach out to local nurseries and volunteers who have provided trees in the past, invite one or more local growers to present plant options to the board, and prepare a draft recommended list emphasizing drought tolerance and native species. The board discussed making the list available to local retailers so donations and purchases more closely match the recommended palette.
No formal vote took place on the park reopening schedule, the graffiti policy or the plant list. Staff said they will return with proposed plant lists and a timeline for the Pueblo Nuevo parking inspection once contractors schedule the work and the city schedules the inspection.
