May 04, 2026 Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on 2026-05-04 6:00 PM

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Meeting Date:	May 04, 2026
Board:	Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board
Video ID:	384697

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Meeting Summary: Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Date: May 4, 2026 | Time: 6:00 PM | Location: Civic Center Community Room, 321 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX

Key Topics and Discussions - Public comment period for items not listed on the agenda (limited to two speakers, four minutes each). - Review of the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes. - Staff report and discussion on 2025 Denton Halloween event results and preliminary planning for 2026. - Review of a proposed ordinance establishing a one-year pilot program (June 1, 2026–June 1, 2027) for neighborhood block party applications and permitting. - Review of park naming applications submitted by Denton Parks and Recreation. - Staff report and discussion regarding a proposed Texas Historic Commission Subject Marker by Scouting America Troop 65 at Evers Park. - Review of a proposed development agreement with TG Duchess Denton, LLC for the dedication of land for a city park. - Concluding items per Texas Open Meetings Act, including public inquiries, factual information requests, and community reports.

Motions, Votes, and Outcomes - Motion to approve the April 6, 2026 minutes was placed before the Board. - Motion to recommend adoption of the neighborhood block party pilot program ordinance was placed before the Board. - Motion to take action on park naming applications was placed before the Board. - Motion to recommend adoption of the development agreement ordinance with TG Duchess Denton, LLC was placed before the Board. (Note: Specific vote tallies, discussion transcripts, and final vote outcomes are not included in the provided agenda document.)

Decisions Made - The Board received staff reports on 2025 Halloween event results and the proposed historic marker at Evers Park. - The Board reviewed draft ordinances and application materials for the block party pilot program, park namings, and the TG Duchess Denton, LLC land dedication. - The Board was scheduled to provide input and direction on 2026 Halloween preparations and historic marker placement.

Action Items or Next Steps - Staff to incorporate Board input into 2026 Denton Halloween event planning. - Staff to finalize and forward the neighborhood block party pilot program ordinance and park naming ordinances for City Council consideration. - Staff to coordinate placement and approval procedures for the Scouting America Troop 65 historic marker per Board direction. - Staff to finalize the development agreement with TG Duchess Denton, LLC pending Board recommendation and City Council approval. - Board to address public inquiries and schedule future agenda items as requested during concluding items.

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                    City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board
Monday, May 4, 2026 6:00 PM Civic Center Community Room
After determining that a quorum is present, the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board of the City of
Denton, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center
Community Room at 321 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, at which the following items will be considered:
1. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items not
listed on the agenda. This is limited to two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of
four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall have filed a "Blue Card" requesting to speak during this period prior
to the calling of this agenda item.
2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. PRB26-010 Consider approval of the minutes of April 6, 2026.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- April 6, 2026 Minutes
B. PRB26-011 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give input to staff regarding the results of 2025
Denton Halloween and upcoming preparations for 2026.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Presentation
C. PRB26-013 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton temporarily
amending Chapter 25 streets, sidewalks and public places, Article V Special Events,
adding Division 6, neighborhood block parties section 25-252 through 25-256 to create a
one-year pilot program to establish application and permitting processes for the
implementation of a streamlined process for neighborhood block parties commencing June
1, 2026 and expiring June 1, 2027; providing a savings clause; providing a severability
clause; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Presentation
Exhibit 3- Block Party Planning Guide
Exhibit 4- Draft Ordina…
                    
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