HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.16.2003Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 16, 2003
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 16, 2003.
Members Present:
Amy Vick, Brenna Nedbalek, Doug Blackard, Jean Houck, John Philpott, Phil Davis, Ron Doernbach
Members Absent:
Dawn Hitt-Wilkin, Mark Ramsey
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow
Yvette Rose
Tom Yantis
Others Present:
Arnold Wieder
Lee Weber
David Reid
Bob Pelton
Shawn Breedlove
Ken Knowles
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by John Philpott at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion and possible action on parkland dedication for The Pinnacle
David Reid presented the concept plan of The Pinnacle to the board. The project is located along
the Maple Street extension. The Parks Master Plan shows a trail coming down Maple Street and
the parkland for The Pinnacle would tie into that trail. Mr. Reid is asking for approval of the
concept plan. He is in the early stages of development and would like to get the board's input.
One of the things Mr. Reid is considering is putting a detention pond in the parkland; this is
contingent on board approval. John said that if detention ponds are put in the parkland, then that
reduces the amount of parkland dedicated. Mr. Reid said amenities could make up for some of
the parkland acreage. The board approved the parkland for The Pinnacle concept plan.
4. Discussion and possible action on parkland dedication for Berry Creek Village
Lee Weber presented Berry Creek Village which is 70.32 acres with 244 lots. The required
parkland dedication is 4.88 acres and they are proposing to dedicate 7.51 acres not counting the
detention pond areas and the flood plain. The parkland is located in the heavily treed areas of the
development. Phil asked about the detention ponds holding water and Mr. Weber said that the
ponds are both detention and water quality and should capture the water and then release it at the
same flow. The ponds are designed to be grass and not concrete structures. Doug Blackard
made a motion to accept the parkland for Berry Creek Village as presented. Phil Davis seconded
the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
5. Discussion and possible action on amending the parkland dedication for Windridge
Village
Need to contact the developers of Windridge Village and invite them back to discuss additional
information on their development.
6. Update on Private Train Venture
The board was updated on the history of the private train venture. The Convention and Visitor's
Bureau sent a letter to the Parks and Recreation Board in support of the train venture. At the
present time, the train project cannot go forward until a private venture policy is approved.
Landa Park in New Braunfels has a train and staff is looking at their policy and how they handle
that venture. Staff is working on gathering information for the policy to be presented to the
board. Phil asked about putting a deadline on gathering information on this policy. John said
options should be brought to the March meeting. Phil asked about getting the information for the
February meeting.
7. Update on LCRA Trail Grant
The City received confirmation that they have received a $200,000 grant from LCRA for the
Lake Georgetown Trail Project. It was also noted that Texas Parks and Wildlife staff are
recommending the Lake Georgetown Trail Project for funding. Grant winners will be announced
at the Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters on January 23, 2003.
8. Approve Minutes from November 14, 2002
Doug Blackard made a motion to approve the minutes from November 14, 2002. Ron
Doernbach seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
9. Future Agenda Items
• Update on Rivery Project & Disc Golf Course
• Private Ventures in the Park
• Challenge Course
10. Adjourn
Brenna Nedbalek made a motion to adjourn.
Adjournment