HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_05.16.1996CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Amended Minutes
May 16, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Cheryl Mize, Vice Chair
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Mr. Mark Moore
Ms. Debbie McGarry
Mr. Tom Swift
Ms. Joan Sukup
Ms. Sarah O'Brien
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair
Ms. Ronda Seagraves
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation
Carla Benton, Development Services
Amy Anderson, Georgetown Friends of the Library
I. APPROVE MINUTES
Motion was made by Sarah O'Brien to accept the April 11, 1996, minutes. Debbie
McGarry seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. DISCUSSION WITH AMY ANDERSON REGARDING GEORGETOWN FRIENDS
OF THE LIBRARY
Amy Anderson, Chair of Library Board, talked with the board about starting a foundation
for the library. She discussed the steps involved in forming a foundation. She stressed
that the relationship between the board and the foundation is very important. It is also
very important to track all the donors and the donations they give.
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS REDESIGN TEAM UPDATE - CARLA BENTON
Carla Benton from the Development Redesign Team discussed the latest model which is
a combination of three models. The desire of the team is to devise a one stop shop for
the customers. There will be more handouts and brochures available to the public so they
can educate themselves on the process. Eventually there will be a computerized access
terminal for the customer to be able to look up all the information about their property that
they need to know. The simple things can be handled by the development technician.
More complicated matters will be handled by a core team which is made up of different
functions within the City. One person on the core team would be responsible as a contact
person to the applicant from the very beginning of the project through the life of the
project. This keeps the customer from having to go to all the different City offices. Key
specialists will act as consultants to the core team. Project coordinators will report to the
boards as soon as possible on the issues that will effect them. Long range plan is to have
the information available on the Internet.
V. DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FOUNTAINWOOD ESTATES
Three to four years ago Fountainwood Estates was going to give the City of Georgetown
some frontage property on Andice Road. Now they are proposing to give 17.21 acres for
parkland if the City gives back the commercial frontage property. After discussing the
issue, Debbie McGarry made a motion to return the original land deeded to the City and
to accept the 17.21 acres. Sarah O'Brien seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous
vote.
VI. DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KATY CROSSING
When Katy Crossing was oringinally developed, more land than necessary was given.
Now the subdivision is expanding and they would like to use the extra land that was
donated originally to help cover some of the parkland dedication requirements. The
subsivision is going to donate money to make up the differnce. Debbie McGarry made a
motion to accept the land already given and the money for Katy Crossing. Joyce Gadison
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
VII. DISCUSSION OF SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT OF SOUTH TOWN INDUSTRIAL
PARK
Years ago there was land dedicated to the City and now there is a metal building on that
property. The South Town Industrial Park is proposing to switch that land and give
approximately one acre of land that is at 18th Street and Hart Street. The concern of the
board was that the parkland would be split by Hart Street and create a dangerous situation
for a park. Sarah O'Brien made a motion to accept the parkland dedication if they add a
piece adjacent to the .71 acres of dedicated parkland that is equivalent in size to the piece
below the Hart Street right -of -way so that there would be one solid park that would be
equal or larger in size than the proposed dedicated parkland site. Debbie McGarry
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
VIII. DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLD BISHOP PLACE SUBDIVISION
After discussing the situation regarding Old Bishop Place Subdivision and its location
regarding MOKAN, the board thought parkland dedication fee would be the best option.
Debbie McGarry made a motion that we accept money from Old Bishop Subdivision.
Sarah O'Brien seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
IX. DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUN OAKS WEST, PHASE ONE
After discussing the location of the property, Randy Morrow said that Sun Oaks West
wants to give a parkland dedication fee. Debbie McGarry made a motion to accept the
money for Sun Oaks West. Joyce Gadison seconded the motion and it passed by
unanimous vote.
X. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Mark Moore asked if the '/a cent sales tax issue would go to vote again. Randy Morrow
said that it had been discussed and that council was having a retreat and they would discuss
it then. That comment brought about much discussion from all board members.
XI. ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned by Joyce Gadison and seconded by Debbie McGarry and passed
by unanimous vote.