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