300 West Walker  
City of League City, TX  
League City TX 77573  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Tuesday, April 23, 2024  
5:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
200 West Walker Street  
The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a work session in Council  
Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 5:00 p.m.  
Mayor:  
Nick Long  
City Council Members:  
Andy Mann  
Tommy Cones  
Tom Crews  
Courtney Chadwell  
Justin Hicks  
Chad Tressler  
Sean Saunders  
City Manager:  
John Baumgartner  
Rick Davis  
Assistant City Manager:  
Assistant City Manger-CFO:  
Interim City Attorney:  
Angie Steelman  
Michelle Villarreal  
Diana M. Stapp  
Cliff Woitena  
Ron Bavarian  
Christopher Sims  
Kimberly Corell  
James Brumm  
Chien Wei  
City Secretary:  
Chief of Police:  
Executive Director of Capital Projects  
Executive Director of Development Services:  
Director of Finance:  
Director of Human Resources/Civil Service:  
Director of Parks & Cultural Services:  
Director of Public Works:  
Jody Hooks  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS  
Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of  
Council were present. Andy Mann arrived at 5:04 p.m.  
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Mayor Nick Long, Mr. Andy Mann, Mr. Tommy Cones, Mr. Tom Crews, Mr.  
Courtney Chadwell, Mr. Justin Hicks, Mr. Chad Tressler and Mr. Sean Saunders  
Present  
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PUBLIC COMMENTS  
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PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PARKS MASTER PLAN  
UPDATE  
Chien Wei, Director of Parks & Cultural Services, gave a presentation.  
Tonight’s Agenda  
Welcome  
Chien Wei – League City Director of Parks and Cultural Services  
Katie Golzarri – Clark Condon  
What is a Parks & Trails Master Plan?  
Goals and Process  
Targets established in the 2017 Plan  
A Look at League City Today  
City Park and Trail Stats  
Projects completed in the last 5 years  
Programming added since 2017  
Projects in Process  
Overall Parks and Trails Maps  
Demographics Update  
Updating the Parks & Trails Master Plan (5 years)  
Public Input  
Project Priorities  
Immediate Needs  
Next Steps  
What is a Parks & Trails Master Plan?  
Goals  
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Develop a comprehensive vision  
Address current and future needs  
Re-evaluate goals  
Assess current condition and level of service  
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Understand costs – construction and maintenance  
Guide future decision making  
Identify priorities and establish phasing plan  
2017 Plan Targets  
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Preserve & Enhance Natural Areas  
Develop “Great Places”  
Increase Recreational Opportunities  
Improve Connectivity  
League City Today  
608.66 Total Park Acres  
21 Park Facilities – 19 City – 2 County  
Acquired Lobit Park  
Paddle Trail – 6.5 Miles  
28 Miles of Trails  
League City Population Projections:  
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2006 – 60,657  
2016 – 97,741  
2036 – 160,620  
2023 Population – 115,000  
Projects Completed Since 2017  
26 Total Projects  
5 Existing Park Improvements  
4 New Facilities  
2 Existing Trail Improvements  
5 New Trail Projects  
8 New Rec Programs  
*See Slide #10 for Project List  
Hike and Bike Trails Wayfinding Signage Phase 1  
Claremont Trail Extesion  
Mountain Bike Trails Chapter  
FM 518 Bypass Hike and Bike Trail  
East Side Dog Park  
League Park – Renovation completed in 2021  
Playground Updates – Renovation completed in 2022  
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Bayridge Park  
Countryside Park  
Newport Park  
Rustic Oaks Park  
Sportsplex  
Bay Colony Park – Master Plan finalized in 2022 – 106 Acre undeveloped park  
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Hometown Heroes Park – Completed in 2022  
5K Loop – Completed in 2022  
East Side Dog Park – Completed in 2022  
New Programming Added Since 2017  
Adult Fitness  
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Power Yoga  
Kickboxing  
Tennis  
High-Lo Fitness  
Tai Chi  
Men’s Basketball  
Men’s Volleyball  
Martial Arts  
Senior Adult Fitness  
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Strength and Conditioning  
Walk with Ease  
Instructional Pickleball  
Pilatai  
Social Dance  
Environmental Education  
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Nature with Kristine  
Astronomy in the Park  
Gardening  
Aquatics  
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Stroke Clinics  
Private Lessons  
Water Aerobics  
Junior Guard  
Projects in Process  
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FM 270 Public Boat Ramp Renovations (Design Phase)  
Mountain Bike Course Phase 2 – Lynn Gripon at Countryside Park (Design Phase)  
Clear Creek Connections Paddle Trail & Kayak Launches  
Wayfinding Signage Phase 2 (Design Phase)  
Bay Colony Park (Design Phase)  
Gilmore Elementary/Claremont Connector Trail Bridge Project (Design Phase)  
2023 Parks and Trails Master Plan  
*See Slide #18 for Plan Drawing  
Updated Population Trends  
+17K More people than previously projected  
Children population projected to decrease slightly  
65+ population projected to increase by 12%  
SW portion of city expecting larges population increase  
*See Slide #19 for Demographic Profiles table and 2023 Projections table  
5 Year Update – Public Input  
Top 10 Preferred Future Projects  
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Preservation of critical wildlife habitat areas  
Large parks dedicated to passive use  
Preservation of historic sites/museums  
Off-street paths for hiking/jogging/biking  
Acquisition of open space lands for preservation/conservation  
Large parks dedicated to both active and passive uses  
Remodel/Expand existing park facilities  
Environmental center  
Acquisition of open space lands for future parks  
Expansion of existing recreational programs  
High Priority Needs  
Outdoor Recreation  
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Community Gardens  
Community Parks  
Neighborhood Parks  
Mountain Bike Trails  
Pickleball Courts  
Indoor Recreation and Programming  
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Adult Fitness and Wellness Programs  
Senior Adult and Fitness Programs  
Indoor Swimming Pool  
Environmental/Nature Education Programs  
City Sponsored Special Events  
Community Theatre  
Medium Priority Needs  
Outdoor Recreation  
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Adventure Facility  
Splash Pad  
Ornamental/Interpretive Gardens  
Disc Golf Course  
Bike Park  
Off-Leash Dog Parks  
Game Tables  
Indoor Recreation and Programming  
Aquatics Programming  
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Culinary Arts  
Multi-purpose Library/Community Center  
Dog Training  
Cultural Arts Programming  
Performing Arts Center  
Programs for Individuals with Disabilities  
Teen Programs  
Adult Sports Programs  
Youth Summer Camp Programs  
Youth Fitness and Wellness Programs  
Before and After School Programs  
Multi-generational Programming  
Inter-generational Programming  
Youth Sports Programs  
Outdoor Skill/Adventure Programs  
5 Year Update - Project Priorities  
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Upgrade Newport Park  
Renovate City Boat Ramp  
Renovate Lobit Park  
Chester L. Davis Field Conversion  
Hometown Heroes Park – East Side Access  
Nature Center Improvements  
Westover Park Community Ctr/Pool  
Develop HCFCD Park  
Develop Bay Colony Park  
Develop Kilgore Tract Phase 1 Trail  
Extend Paddle Trails to Nature Center  
Extend Paddle Trails to Kansas Ave  
Extend Claremont Trail to Gilmore Elementary  
Extend Webster Trail to League City Intermediate School  
Develop Heritage Signature Trail  
Develop Hike & Bike Trail Wayfinding Signage Phase 2  
TxDOT Trail from FM270 to SH146  
TxDOT Trail from Hwy 3 to Walker St  
TxDOT Trail from Ross Elementary to Palimino Road  
Develop Mountain Bike Course at Lynn Gripon Park Phase 2  
Acquisition of 100 Acres  
Acquire Additional Parkland  
5 Year Update – Next Steps  
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Finalize Plan and City Adoption  
Progress Projects in Process Already  
Begin Design on Additional Priority Projects  
Future Development and Improvements > 5 Years  
Complete Plan Update in 5 Year  
4.  
ADJOURNMENT  
At 5:36 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.  
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NICK LONG  
MAYOR  
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DIANA M. STAPP  
CITY SECRETARY  
(SEAL)  
MINUTES APPROVED: May 14, 2024