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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board approves fundraiser at Old City Park; minutes adopted
Summary
The Wylie Parks and Recreation Board voted to approve the Hope Under the Stars fundraiser at Old City Park on Oct. 11, 2025, and adopted minutes from the April 14 meeting. The event still requires city council approval and written permission from the city manager for alcohol on city property.
The Wylie Parks and Recreation Board on May 12 approved a nonprofit fundraiser — Hope Under the Stars — scheduled for Oct. 11, 2025, at Old City Park and adopted the board’s April 14, 2025, meeting minutes.
Board approval begins the permit sequence for the Hope Gates organization’s event, but organizers and staff said the permit still requires city council approval and a separate written permission from the city manager to allow possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on city property. "Usually in the past, we've gone before city council after this approval, and that's where they approve that part," a staff member said during the meeting.
Board members cast votes on both items. The motion to approve the April 14 minutes carried 5 yes, with 2 members not voting because of absences. The motion to approve the Hope Under the Stars event carried 5 yes, 2 absent. The board’s meeting record shows no additional conditions attached to the event approval; staff said the next steps are city council review and the city manager’s written authorization for alcohol.
Why it matters: The board’s approval is the required step in the parks permitting process, but alcohol on city property requires additional city-level approvals. The decision moves the event forward to council for final consideration and clarifies sequencing for organizers and staff.
Board members and staff noted the event is in its third year in Wylie and praised its relationship with park staff. Organizers described expected entertainment and a multi-course food format; details on final entertainment were described as not settled.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of April 14, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting minutes. Motion: "Approve the 04/14/2025 Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting minutes." Mover: Board member (unnamed). Seconder: Board member (unnamed). Tally: Yes 5; Absent/Not voted 2. Outcome: approved. - Approval of Hope Under the Stars fundraiser at Old City Park, Oct. 11, 2025. Motion: "Approve the Hope Under the Stars fundraiser event at Old City Park on 10/11/2025." Mover: Board member (unnamed). Seconder: Board member (unnamed). Tally: Yes 5; Absent 2. Outcome: approved.
Next steps: Staff will forward the nonprofit park event application to city council for its approval and will request the written permission from the city manager for alcohol on city property, as required by city procedure.
