HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_04.11.2005Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, April 11, 2005
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , April 11, 2005.
Members Present:
Barbara Owens, Kay Cobb, Lilya Crystal, Mark Ramsey, Michael Simpson, Van Chandler
Members Absent:
Mark Shepherd, Ron Doernbach, Russ Peterman
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. CaII to order
Mark Ramsey called the meeting to order at 4:47PM
2. Roll call
3. Heritage Gardens & Park report -Simpson
Simpson reported that the Heritage Garden Committee now has a non-profit (501 C3)
classification to oversee Heritage Garden. The Committee now has full membership as
far as board of directors so that they can apply for grants. At the last meeting the
Committee had a tour at the Gardens which includes a trail from Annie Purl Elementary
over to the Gardens. Simpson stated Heritage Gardens is City of Georgetown property
and Morrow stated the property is mowed by the Parks department and the City of
Georgetown supplies and pays for the water. There are a few larger plots still available.
4. Hike/Bike Trail Construction Status -Morrow
Morrow reported there is now 1 mile of concrete poured. The contractors have started
the river crossings and have been coordinating with the Corps of Engineers at Lake
Georgetown to close off the dam. The Parks department is working on the granite trail.
Morrow stated they want to keep this area as natural as possible. There have been
some delays due to rain but the anticipated date for the ribbon cutting will be in June.
In the circle area of the Trail is where the picnic shelter and the playground will be
installed.
5. Garey Park Master Plan Update -Morrow
Morrow stated the mayor signed the contract with Hall/Bargainer to be the architect for
the Master Plan for Garey Park. Bargainer is preparing a time line on how to proceed.
The first step will be to meet with the Garey's to get their input, and then there will be
charettes to get public input.
6. Approve minutes from March 3, 2005 meeting
Chandler made motion to approve the minutes. Cobb seconded and it was
passed by unanimous vote.
7. Future agenda items
- It was discussed to tour the Hike/Bike Trail Construction for the May meeting.
- There was a brief discussion about consideration of a dog park. It was decided that
this item will be put on the agenda at a later date.
- Garey Park Master Plan
- Hike and Bike Trail
- Maps of the parks in town on website / print
8. Adjourn
Chandler made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 5:06 pm.
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Approve• Attest:
Mark amsey, hai Parks d ecreation Board Van Chandler, Secretary Parks & Recreation $oar-d