Government
BY DON MUNSCH
Flower Mound considers recreation center bond Flower Mound’s Community Activity Center could get some additions in a few years, but voters would have to approve a bond to fund the project. The details Officials from Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture discussed proposed design plans with the Flower Mound Parks Board on May 2. The project would cost an estimated $66.8 million and bring the total space from 61,000 square feet to 106,500 square feet. A bond would be proposed for May 2025. If approved, the proposed renovations and expansion are estimated to be ready for use in summer 2028. More meetings, including with town staff and Town Council, are planned. Zooming in Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture officials showed illustrations of the renovated space and
Argyle mulls over code of conduct
Proposed bond
Aquatics expansion: $26.2 million
New gymnasium and fitness area: $40.6 million
Total $66.8M
Argyle Town Council took no action concerning drafting a code of conduct for town elected and appointed officials during an April meeting. Council will decide what happens next, Town Administrator Erika McComis said in an email. The matter was previously tabled March 18. Zooming in The agenda memo states it was important to town leaders that feedback was gathered from all boards and commissions and included in the completed document. McComis said adherence to the code of conduct is integral to the fulfillment of members’ responsibilities within and beyond meetings, especially in discussions or dealings pertaining to town affairs.
SOURCES: TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND, BARKER RINKER SEACAT ARCHITECTURE/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
additions, and provided cost estimates. Craig Bouck, principal and strategy planner for Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, said his firm can handle “a really good chunk” of expansion. What they’re saying Parks Board Vice Chair Rick Kenyon praised the presentation. “There’s nothing missing that I thought we needed to see,” he said. Parks Board Chair Teresa Thomason offered sug- gestions for fitness space and additional services for increased user rates.
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