HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.13.2005Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, October 13, 2005
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , October 13, 2005.
Members Present:
Barbara Owens, Bob Mathis, Kay Cobb, Kent Buikema, Mark Ramsey, Mark Shepherd, Michael
Simpson, Ron Doernbach, Van Chandler
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Ca11 to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mark Ramsey at 7:01 pm
2. Roll call
3. Discussion and possible action on parkland dedication for Tuscany Villas —
Garrett
Morrow stated there was an acre of parkland and because there were only 58 lots the
builder opted to pay the fees. The area is past Fountainwood. This parkland dedication
issue has resolved.
4. Future bridge through San Gabriel Park — Mark Miller
Morrow stated TXDOT is looking at putting another bridge in San Gabriel Park and
using the low water crossing as a footbridge connected to the trail. The streets
department will meet with Randy on Monday to discuss the issues. Morrow made the
board aware of some things to consider when meeting with TXDOT and the streets
department such as how many trees will be taken out, will we be compensated for the
trees, will people be able to walk underneath it or is it all dirt and how much of the park
will it take. Morrow stated they needed to bring all the plans to the Board and show
every detail. Ramsey asked where the road will go across. Morrow stated it will angle
across and Mathis stated that in the overall transportation plan, this crossing in theory
ties in with the road that goes to Southwestern University then onto Highway 29.
Mathis stated this road would give people on the east side of town easier access to the
park and to points north. Morrow reiterated that the Board should get all the
information on this project from the City of Georgetown and TXDOT. This will be
discussed at a future meeting. Morrow stated he does not want it to destroy the park
and wants to make sure it looks nice, is landscaped and it fits the park.
5. Update on Garey Park Master Plan — Morrow
Morrow stated the charettes were well attended by the focus groups, but the citizens
group was not well attended. Citizen attendance was very low. There was good input
from the focus groups. Doernbach asked what the surveys show. Garrett stated that
Hall/Bargainer is starting to compile the data. There are not any preliminary results.
There were about 250 online surveys and 1000 paper surveys received. The survey
deadline was September 29th. There will be an update in November. There is a
workshop on Oct 24th at 4:00pm for the city council. The workshop is for the council
members to give any input they have with the master plan. Hall/Bargainer will present
the information to the council.
6. Discussion on Westside Park — Morrow
Morrow stated there is land around the Tennis Center that is being looked at for this
park. Garrett stated there are 39 acres with 32 acres being located by the Tennis Center
and a 7 acre tract across Northwest Boulevard at the corner of Northwest and Serenada.
Simpson stated that the property behind the Tennis Center is very terrain intensive.
Garrett added that it would not be suitable for building homes, but the property
between Northwest Boulevard and the Tennis Center is very good, and Morrow added
except for the oak wilt. Garrett stated the area by the airport is being rezoned from
residential to industrial. Simpson stated that the airport master plan was updated in
July 2005 and does not have plans for any improvements for that land. Morrow stated
there is parkland across from Benold Middle School off of Northwest Boulevard.
7. Approve minutes from 09-15-05 meeting
Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes. Buikema seconded the motion and
it passed by unanimous vote.
8. Future agenda items
Discussion on dog park - Simpson
Cemetery space - Ramsey
Update on Garey Park Master Plan - Garrett
Heritage Gardens Update - Simpson
Update on budget items that were approved for this fiscal year - Owens
Future bridge through San Gabriel Park - Morrow
December meeting
8. Adjourn
Simpson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
Approved---__11/
M. Ramsey, Chair Pa
Attest:
Recreation Board Van Chandler, Secretary Parks & Recreation Board