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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_03.11.1999CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes March 11, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Ben White, Chair Ms. Joan Sukup, Vice Chair Mr. Jim Atencio Ms. Brenna Nedbalek Mr. Don Brent MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Wesley Kidd Ms. Rochelle Hall- Schwarz Mr. Thurman Holt Mr. John Philpott OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Roberto Garcia, Garcia Design, Inc. I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM February 11, 1999 A motion was made by Don Brent to accept the minutes from the February 11, 1999, meeting. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III UPDATE ON SAN GABRIEL RIVER PROJECT III - GARCIA DESIGN, INC. Randy gave an overview on the San Gabriel River Project III for the new members. The project will include a 4 -plex softball complex, one mile concrete trail, mountain bike trail, nature trail, ropes course, climbing wall, 18 hole disc golf course, roller hockey rink, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, sand volleyball, and horseshoe pits. Roberto Garcia from Garcia Design, Inc. brought the board up to date on the project. He showed updated drawings and sketches on the project. He is 15% complete with the design phase. The drawings mainly focused on the athletic complex because that is where 75 -80% of the City's investment lies. Roberto had a thought for the Parks and Recreation Board concerning the river bank under IH35. He wants to restore it and have a demonstration area for reclaiming part of the river bottom. Roberto also talked about TxDOT's plans to widen Austin Avenue. When TxDOT starts construction, the trail would have to temporarily shut down until the bridges are complete. When the widening project is complete, may look at the possibility of building steps from the trail to the street level. This would provide for easier access to the river and from the hike /bike trail. The ballfield area would be unique. The concession stand is situated in between two ballfields which is accessible to all athletic fields in the complex. Roberto is trying to find a way to make the entrance and walkway to the concession stand wider. The sidewalks in the athletic complex will be 12 feet wide. The space is tight at the athletic complex and it was utilized well to fit in all the components. Roberto wanted the board to think about a policy addressing the restoration of the San Gabriel River bottom. Also to see about establishing an open dialog with TxDOT on the construction of stairs at Austin Avenue Bridge. And also coming up with some rules establishing use of the park. The plans and drawings must still go through P &Z for approval. The board thanked Roberto for giving the presentation. VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR Brenna said she needed 27 packets to pass out at Main Street Baptist's Day Care Center. Jim said he enjoyed the tour of the parks. Don enjoyed the tour and commended Randy and the parks crew for taking such good care of the parks. Randy said he is excited about the new project starting. Ben thanked Randy for the tour and also reminded board members of the appreciation banquet scheduled for March 25" at Sun City. VII. ADJOURN Jim Atencio made a motion to adjourn the meeting.