HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_04.10.2003Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, April 10, 2003
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , April 10, 2003.
Members Present:
Jeff Gambino, Jean Houck, Doug Blackard, Mike Watson, Mitchell Knauth, Phil Davis
Members Absent:
Lilya Crystal, Mark Ramsey, Ron Doernbach
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett
Others Present:
Paul Linehan
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Jean Houck at 7:05 pm.
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion and possible action on parkland dedication for the conceptual plan of the
McLester Tract
Paul Linehan with Land Strategies spoke to the board regarding parkland dedication on the
McLester Tract. The tract is outside the City Limits, but in the City's ETJ. The developer is
proposing to give the City 15 acres along the South San Gabriel River and 3.8 acres of green
space which follows the Seminole Pipeline. There is also a 62 acre bird habitat and 18.7 acres of
setback on the habitat that could possibly be donated to the City. The developer cannot commit
to the bird habitat just yet. There is a trail shown around the bird habitat in the buffer zone, but
that is not set in stone. Development should star in about 1 year. Public access to the property
along the river was discussed.
Doug Blackard made a motion to accept the parkland shown on the conceptual plan. Jeff
Gambino seconded the motion. Phil asked for an amendment to the motion that considered
public access to the land along the San Gabriel River. Doug accepted the amendment. The
motion passed by unanimous vote.
4. Update on Lake Georgetown Trail and Rivery Park
Randy passed out a colored map of the trails. The map shows current trails and the future trail to
Lake Georgetown. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant extends the trail from Rivery Park to
Lake Georgetown. The contract with TPWD has been delayed due to budget negotions, but will
come in the next few months. The next step will be to solicit a Request for Qualifications and
choose and architect to design the trail.
5. Update on bike lanes on DB Wood Road
Randy spoke with David Hays' Office about getting a map and will have it by the next meeting to
show how the bike lanes on DB Wood Road connect with our trail plan.
6. Approve Minutes from March 13, 2003
Doug Blackard made a motion to approve the minutes from March 13, 2003. Phil Davis
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
7. Future Agenda Items
DB wood road bike lanes
Private venture policy
Set up tour of parks — bring calendars
Future expansion of trials on South San Gabriel River and funding possibilities
8. Adjourn
Phil made a motion to adjourn.