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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.17.2002CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes July 17, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER John Philpott, chair, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. John Philpott, Chair Ms. Jean Houck Mr. Phil Davis Mr. Douglas Blackard Ms. Amy Vick Mr. Ron Doernbach Ms. Dawn Hitt-Wilken Members Absent: Ms. Mary Lee Dobi Ms. Brenna Nedbalek Others Present: Staff Present: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Manager of Administration III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED HIKE/BIKE TRAIL FROM RIVERY PARK TO LAKE GEORGETOWN AS IT PERTAINS TO THE RESOLUTION. Doug said the major concern of the public hearing seemed to be parking. Doug asked about the possibility of providing parking on Country Club. Randy said Van Chandler is going to provide some parking at his property on the corner of Spring Valley and Country Club. There should also be some parking when the Rivery is developed that will tie back down to our parkland. There is also parking at the Stain Basin at the end of Booty's Crossing Road. Phil suggested coordinating with the Corp that the trail at the Corp is the starting point and there is parking there. This may help solve some of the parking concerns on Northcross and River Road. Randy said that the grant would only pay for recreation type items and not parking lots. Doug wanted on record that the Board discussed the parking concerns brought up at the public hearing. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes July 17, 2002 Page 1 of 2 Amy thought there might be areas along the trail that a fence would be needed. She also suggested 911 call boxes along the trail especially since people would be exercising in the area. She also was concerned with the restitution workers that would be picking up trash in the area. Randy said that we use them now and have not had any problems. We use the restitution workers now because the department is short on staff. In the areas on the Corp property where a concrete truck cannot get access to the trail, a granite/mulch trail will be installed. Amy is concerned with keeping in compliance with ADA. Lights will only be installed from Rivery Park to the intersection of Southcross and Spring Valley. There will not be lights in the neighborhood. Doug said he would like to see the Corp area for day use only. Phil suggested stopping the lighting at the low water crossing at the Country Club so people would know that the area beyond the lights is for day use only. Randy said we would like to continue the lighting through Chandler Park and then when the trail goes to a sidewalk, stop the lighting. Amy said if the city limits are well defined, the vandalism may decrease in the area. Phil made a motion that the Parks Board supports the concept of the Lake Georgetown Trail and Rivery Park and also notes the concerns voiced by the public. Ron seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote IV. ADJOURN Doug Blackard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes July 17, 2002 Page 2 of 2