Place 1 Council Member (Mayor Pro Tem)· 2023-2029
Jim Walker
Coppell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 44
- Total speaking time
- 4:50:07
- Avg per meeting
- 6:36
- Segments
- 6130
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
Community Aquatic Center Partnership
Speakers estimated about $500,000 in annual revenue against roughly $484,000 in operating costs, but total construction cost is unknown; a feasibility study is the ask.
Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvements
Future capital expenditures will be evaluated during upcoming budget retreats if the council decides to pursue expansion.
Park Project Prioritization
Impacts were not specified as no formal budget actions were scheduled.
Library Operations and Community Reports
Routine library operations are managed within the approved city budget.
MacArthur Park Fence Discussion
Potential capital maintenance costs will be discussed.
Youth Sports Programming
None discussed.
Coppell YMCA Annual Program Review
Existing programs are supported within current budgetary allocations.
2026-2027 CRDC Work Program Projects
Determines the allocation of recreation development funds for the upcoming fiscal year.
CORE Operating Hours and Sunshine Room Childcare
Saves approximately $24,000 in salary costs from reduced operating hours and $35,760 from closing the child watch room.
Project Priority List & Operational Changes
Future capital improvements will impact upcoming municipal budgets.
Andrew Brown Park West Soccer Shade Structures
The proposed expenditure is $231,638.43.
The CORE Locker Room Renovations
Expenditure of $443,918.29 from available funds.
Opening of Pooch's Bark Park
Involves additional expenditures of $9,500 and $210,057.69 for dog park reconstruction.
Wagon Wheel Retaining Wall Repairs & MacArthur Park Restrooms
Allocates $70,000 for tennis center wall design and $109,739.27 for park restroom remodeling.
Rolling Oaks Memorial Center Sustainability
Generates additional net revenue of approximately $420,000 in year one to help sustain cemetery operations.
Wagon Wheel Park Trail Lighting Installation
The proposed expenditure is $135,178.18.
Coppell Arts Center Financial Sustainability and Operations
The arts center operates with an ongoing deficit that is subsidized by city funds and hotel occupancy tax revenue.
MacArthur Park Inclusive Playground Funding
An increased funding amount of $223,390.64 was proposed for the project.
2024-2025 Annual Report Review
Details regarding financial impact were not specified in the meeting documents.
Trail Master Plan Project Discussion
Details on the financial impact were not detailed in the available materials.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Walker personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Amended Employment Contract for City Manager Mike Land
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed 3-42026-04-14
close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.
- movedpassed 5-22026-04-14
close the Public Hearing, approve the Item subject to conditions 1-2 and 4-6,with approval to remove the ash tree in question, and waive the tree mitigation fees with the condition…
- movedpassed2026-04-14
close the Public Hearing and approve the Ordinance as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-03-10
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved
- movedpassed2026-01-13
Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved.
- movedpassed2025-12-09
to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions: 1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit and Detail Engineer…
- movedpassed2025-11-11
Consent Agenda Items A through G be approved
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- secondedpassed2025-10-14
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-09-23
Consent Agenda Items A through H be approved.
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
Consider award of RFQ #214 Architectural Services for Fire Station 3; to PGAL Inc. Corporation; including architectural and engineering services related to the design, construction documents and construction administration; in the amount of $687,500.00; funded in the Facilities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
Consent Agenda Items A through R be approved
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
Consider approval of awarding a contract to Next Gen Construction; for the replacement of the low slope roof section and recoat of the metal roof at the Cozby Library; utilizing TIPS #23010402; in the amount of $739,892.00; as budgeted in the Facilities Infrastructure Maintenance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.