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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.11.1996CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Amended Minutes July 11, 1996 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair Ms. Joyce Gadison Mr. Tom Swift Ms. Joan Sukup Ms. Sarah O'Brien Ms. Debbie M`Garry Mr. Mark Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Cheryl Mize, Vice Chair Ms. Ronda Seagraves OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Carla Benton, Development Services Don Martin, San Gabriel Villiage I. APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Joyce Gadison to accept the June 13, 1996, minutes as written. Debbie M'Garry seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. H. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. SURVEY ON NAMING CHAUTAUQUA PARK TO EDNA POWELL PARK Randy is working with Councilmember Davis on the survey to rename Chautauqua Park. Mr. Davis wants to be very involved and he suggested that the survey be sent to only his district. Joyce Gadison was interested in knowing how much the survey was going to cost. At this time Randy was unsure but he would be able to get that information for her. The survey will be sent out soon. IV. UPDATE ON REDESIGN TEAM - CARLA BENTON Carla Benton from the redesign team passed out a draft of the current model. The one thing the plan is missing is involvement from parks and recreation. The Parks and Recreation board has shown an interest in being involved in the selection of parkland. The redesign team is asking for a representative from the Parks and Recreation Board or from staff to serve as a liaison between the board and the redesign team. This person would attend regular meetings and bring back information from the meeting. They would have to make desicions regarding parkland dedication. Tom Swift made a motion to endorse the creation of the office of liaison between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Redesign Team. The person who would assume this duty will be determined at a later date. The motion was seconded by Debbie McGarry and passed by unanimous vote. V. REQUEST FOR SOFTBALL COMPLEX - NEIL COCHRAN Neil Cochran was not available for comment, but he has taken the proposal to City Council. Council suggested involving the Parks and Recreation Board and possibly tieing into the next grant. VI. PROPOSAL ON SAN GABRIEL VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT - DON MARTIN Don Martin gave a presentation on proposed parkland dedication for San Gabriel Village, a commercial development along IH35. Being a commercial development, they are not obligated to donate parkland. He is proposing to give the City of Georgetown parkland along the San Gabriel River across from Blue Hole Park. The parkland would serve as a buffer between Blue Hole Park and the commercial properties in order to maintain the beauty of Blue Hole Park. Tom Swift commented that the local residents of Blue Hole felt all anybody ever wanted to do was get a hold of the cliffs, the Blue Hole area, and the park for "themselves". Even though the City denied its intentions with the clean up of the park and making it less accessible to vehicles the people of Blue Hole knew a change was coming. This change being the commercialization of the cliffs of Blue Hole. Mr. Martin spoke to the Parks and Recreation Board to let them know what is being proposed and to gain their support. The development also plans to build a trail along in hopes of eventually tieing into the San Gabriel Hike /Bike Trail. VII. CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON FUNDING OPTIONS Kathryn is still asking for suggestions from board members on funding options. A joint meeting with council should be scheduled soon to get some direction on funding options. VIII. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS Joyce Gadison asked about the trees in Kelly Park. She said they were dying. Randy told her that they would be replaced in the fall when it was cooler. Debbie McGarry asked if a plaque could be placed by the playground equipment that was donated by Union State Bank. Randy said that could be arranged. The playground equipment will go on the new parkland the City obtained. Debbie also commented that the liaison between the redesign team and the board be a staff person due to all the meetings that would be scheduled. Kathryn Stallard commented that a staff person, possibly Andy Hesser, be the liaison between the redesign team and the Parks and Recreation Board. Tom Swift reported that he was unsuccessful in contacting someone from the playscape committee. Randy Morrow said that the concrete portion of the trail is finished except for two remaining bridges, one at VFW and the low water crossing bridge. The parks department will start the granite portion of the trail soon. In response to the liaison between the redesign team and the parks board, Randy said staff is limited, but it should be someone who can make the meetings regularly. The person designated will have decision making responsibility because of the fast turn around needed. VII. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned by Tom Swift and seconded by Sarah O'Brien.