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May 14, 2018 Page 4 A Motion to approve issuance of a solid waste collection permit to Bradley Pennington D/B/A County Trash Service, LLC was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Hughes. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss, receive public comment and act on a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Update. Mr. Godwin said in 20.13, a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan was adopted and typically good for ten years. Mr. Godwin said a five-year update was due, and staff had prepared a draft updated plan, He also said revisions made in Sections 7 and 8 included all changes since the 2013 plan. Mr. Godwin informed Council upon adoption, the plan would be submitted later in the year to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in support of a parks development grant. Mayor Clifford referenced Frisbee Golf, in that the plan had it in Lake Crook and Dragon Park-, Mr. Godwin said that was because the committee members, changed their mind several times. Mayor Clifford mentioned that Rotary might be interested in helping with equipment and maintenance, and then suggested it stay in the current location Or be moved to the Civic Center, Mr. Godwin said the: language could be changed to reflect that disc golf be moved to the appropriate place. Mayor Clifford inquired about the plans for Leon Park. Mr. Godwin said the plan was to replace the existing playground equipment, the trail and some of the sidewalk. Mayor Clifford inquired about Wise Field, Mr. Godwin said staff had put in several soccer fields, which were being greatly used. Mayor Clifford inquired about the water feature referenced at Wade Park, Mr. Godwin said it might be a fountain or a spray park, and that was to be determined later. Council Member Knox inquired about input from neighbors about the parks, Mr. Godwin said staff had gotten input from neighbors and citizens. He asked them to keep in mind that many different people use the parks, not just the neighbors living close to the parks. Council Member Trenado said be would like to see a named parks recreation director, as well as the City host athletic events. He said kids need organized programs in the summer. He also said he would like to see water features in West Paris. Mr. Godwin explained that was being worked on through meetings with VC & C, and that because of lack of funding that had not happened. Council Member Trenado said he wanted to leave disc golf in the current location, because he received an e-mail from a man who plays there. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. Linda Vandiver said she would like to see parking improved for soccer fields at Dragon Park. Ms. Vandiver said there were cars parked along the side of road, which was dangerous. She also said if there wasn't enough parking, then they needed to add parking, Ms. Vandiver said if there was enough parking, they needed to have no parking on the roads. Mr. Godwin said the fields were operated by the Paris Soccer Association, and staff would work with them.. Subject to the revisions stated, a Motion to approve the revised Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Update was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes -- 0 nays.