HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.12.2006Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, January 12, 2006
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , January 12, 2006.
Members Present:
Bob Mathis, Kent Buikema, Mark Ramsey, Mark Shepherd, Michael Simpson, Ron Doernbach, Van
Chandler
Members Absent:
Barbara Owens, Kay Cobb
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garret, Jill Kellum
Others present: Tim Bargainer and John Moon
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration and possible action for approval of the Garey Park Master Plan
— Garrett
Morrow stated that the staff met with the Garey's on Tuesday, 01-10-06. Tim Bargainer
and John Moon from Bargainer/Swanke/Moon were present to show the draft of the
Master Plan. They will present this to the council on Feb. 14th. The workshop will be
on the Jan. 23rd at 4:00pm. The first reading will be on the 24th. Morrow stated the
Garey's will be present at the workshop. Tim Bargainer stated that at the 23rd
workshop they will present the final plan. The display boards of the Master Plan will
be presented to the City of Georgetown. Morrow stated that each board member will
get a copy of the Master Plan. Tim Bargainer presented the Garey Park Master Plan
draft to the board and spoke about meeting with the Garey's. He stated that the time
line for starting and completing the park after the land was given to the City would be
about 3 years. Morrow interjected saying the Garey's want the park built as soon as
possible upon giving the land to the City of Georgetown. There was discussion on
different revenue generators to pay for the maintenance of the park such as entry fees,
camping fees, observatory, garden center fees, birthday pavilion, splash pad, special
events, concerts, shows, festivals, the Garey House, equestrian events, and classes. The
revenues would go into the management of the Garey Park. Alternative funding
sources would be grants from LCRA, TWPA, local garden clubs, 4B money -tourism
(hotel/motel), and certificate of obligation bonds. Tim Bargainer will be identifying the
annual estimated maintenance costs of the park. Tim Bargainer closed the presentation
with the cost of the Garey Park Master Plan. Ron Doernbach brought up discussion
about possible traffic flow problem with the park only being accessed through one main
entrance, and no back up space along Leander road. There was discussion on the gate
area and how a large number of people will be able to access the Park especially for a
concert or special event. Tim Bargainer stated that there could be some shuttling from
the active recreation area and there could be a two lane exit. He also stated they would
look into this and research the numbers on this and get an estimate of traffic flow.
Michael Simpson makes a mot -ion that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board accept
the proposed Garey Park Master Plan represented by BWM Group and recommend
approval to the city council. The motion was seconded by Kent Buikema and it passed
by unanimous vote.
4. Update on Community Center renovation — Morrow
Garrett stated there were about 15 contractors that were present at the pre bid meeting
was on Jan 3rd. There were 6 — 7 general contractors that picked up bid packets. They
have 2 weeks to access the community center to see what scope the project will be. The
bid opening is Tuesday the 17th at 2:00pm. They were given a budget of 1.2 million.
11/13 architect was there to answer questions. The parks workers are clearing out the
community center i.e. urinals, stoves, refrigerators, etc. These items will be put in the
City auction. Garrett plans to go to council on the 24th to get the approval, award the
bid, and get a contract with the general contractor. The plan is to start construction
2-1-06 and it will be an eleven month construction project and it will be available for use
01-01-07. There will be an update for the February meeting concerning the construction.
5. Approve minutes from November 10, 2005 meeting
Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes and Shepherd seconded the motion
and it passed by unanimous vote.
6. Future agenda items
- Update on Community Center renovation
- Future Bridge through San Gabriel Park
7. Adjourn
Buikema made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:37pm.
Attest:
Mark ' amsey, Chair Parks Recreation Board Van Chandler, Secre ary Parks Recreation Board