Parks commission backs Fulshear Little League RSA terms, supports reduced concession fee and sponsored windscreens

The Fulshear Parks & Recreation Commission on Friday reviewed a draft recreational services agreement (RSA) with Fulshear Little League and gave staff direction to bring a final package to city council that would support league operations while protecting broader park use.

Staff member (Speaker 2) asked the commission whether one field should remain open to the public five nights per week or whether all four fields should be available to league play four nights per week. Commissioners expressed a preference for allowing all four fields to be used for league nights, with Speaker 8 noting that full field availability “seems better for league play” and Speaker 4 saying four fields offer needed flexibility for younger players.

The commission also discussed sponsorship windscreens. Staff said the league has proposed up to 30 windscreens per field, mounted inside the fence to create a uniform look. Commissioner feedback was broadly supportive: Speaker 4 said the windscreens can be made “classy and professional,” and Speaker 6 emphasized their fundraising value for the nonprofit league.

On concessions, staff explained that the city’s standard concession rental is $100 per day; league representatives and commissioners argued that fee would be onerous given weekly field rental costs. The commission directed staff to pursue a reduced concession arrangement for the initial MSA term — suggestions ranged from a modest weekly fee to a very reduced daily rate to be revisited after the first season. As staff summarized, the suggested interim approach was a reduced weekly or per‑day concession fee (not free) with a formal revisit in the spring.

Commissioners framed these recommendations as interim, season‑by‑season accommodations to help the Little League establish itself while preserving the city’s ability to recoup wear‑and‑tear costs and set future precedent. Speaker 6 noted the importance of an agreement that requires the league to repair damages if they occur.

Next steps: staff will draft final RSA language and concession fee options for city council consideration and return to the commission with a formal MSA to approve or amend.