HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_06.10.2004Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, June 10, 2004
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , June 10, 2004.
Members Present:
Kay Cobb, Lilya Crystal, Lindsey Davis Stover, Michael Simpson, Van Chandler, Ron Doernbach
Members Absent:
Russ Peterman, Mike Watson, Mark Shepherd
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll CaII
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3. Discussion and possible action of of the 1/4 cent sales tax left to be dedicated to
beautification and parks — Van Chandler
Chandler is proposing to see if City Council will put an option on the ballot in November for citizens to vote
to have 1/8 of a cent of the remaining sales tax dedicated to beautification of parks.
Stover said it would directly benefit economic development and could generate 800,000 annually.
Simpson said the money should be spent on open space, beautification and park development.
Doernbach said beautification is too open ended and weak and asked about tying it to open space.
Chandler said that he is in agreement with using the term open space. The money could be spent on
open space, city gateways, botanical areas, and park development
Stover asked if this money would have to be used for subdivisions that came to us for park development?
Morrow said probably yes and Stover thought that might not be good. Morrow said that is more money
than we have now.
Morrow thinks it has a better chance of passing if it is tied to economic development.
Chandler made a motion to recommend to City Council that an option be placed on the November ballot to
earmark'/<¢ sales tax to be equally divided between economic development and open space purchases,
city gateways, developing parks, historical markers and botanical areas. Simpson seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
4. Presentation of Dog Park — Mike Simpson
Simpson gave a presentation on what a dog park is since it is a relatively new concept. Dog parks are
areas where dogs are just not permitted but welcomed. About 35% of households have dogs. There are a
lot of guidelines out there on how to start a dog park. The initial cost is between $5,000-$15,000 to
establish a dog park. Simpson showed pictures of different dog parks in Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas.
Dog park associations do fund raisers to help pay for supplies. Simpson has just started a Georgetown
Dog Park Association to get the word out and educate people. Simpson said he felt it was important to
get a strong association before proceeding.
Stover asked about hours, Simpson said daylight hours are usually the times.
Morrow asked about liability, Simpson said that people sign a release of liability.
Simpson asked about a possible location. Morrow said behind the Parks and Recreation Administration
building is one place, and also Berry Springs Park may be an option.
5. Update on Bond Issue and role of Parks and Recreation Board -Randy Morrow
Morrow passed out some preliminary drawings of the recreation center and community center. He
explained the drawings and talked about the additions and changes to the buildings. The bond issue will
be on November ballot. The Bond Committee will go around and talk to different civic groups about the
facts of the renovation and construction.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding review of the Draft Ethics Ordinance to be
adopted on second reading by the City Council on June 22, 2004.
After some discussion, Doernbach questioned the definition of "substantial interest", being that he is
appointed by the school board as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, he has an interest in the
outcome. Stover made a motion to accept the ordinance with clarification of "substantial interest" as it
relates to school board appointees. Cobb seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
7. Update on sports complex venue - Russ Peterman
Peterman did not attend the meeting.
8. Approve Minutes from May 13, 2004
Stover made a motion to approve the minutes from May 13, 2004. Doernbach seconded the motion and it
passed by unanimous vote.
9. Future Agenda Items
rvi — going to do presentation on progress
10. Adjourn
Doernbach made a motion to adjourn