HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.13.2006Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, July 13, 2006
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , July 13, 2006.
Members Present:
Barbara Owens, Mark Shepherd, Mike Simpson, William Mateja, Kent Buikema
Members Absent:
Bob Mathis, Kay Cobb, Mark Ramsey, Ron Doernbach
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Owens at 7:06 pm.
2. Roll Ca11
3. Introduce new parks advisory board member, William Mateja — Garrett
4. Update on the Games of Texas — Garrett
The Games of Texas begin in 2 weeks. The soccer venue was scheduled for next weekend but it
did not make. The committee is still looking for volunteers.
5. Update on the Dog Park — Mike Simpson
Simpson stated the association has approximately 530 signatures on an informal survey of
support. Simpson stated the funding for the dog park is not a budget item but it is a priority item.
Simpson stated they asked for $85,000 for Phase I of the project. This would qualify in the Dog
Park Association as naming it as a quality dog park. They are asking people to call their
councilmember for support. Garrett stated there is $85,000 allocated in the 2006-2007 budget
but not anything in out years. Garrett stated the budget has not been finalized but it is listed as a
capital improvement project line item. Mateja asked where the dog park might be located and
Simpson gave information on location and early designs of the park. There is a design on the
association website at georgetowndogpark.homestead.com.
6. Update of Eagle Scout Projects — Morrow
Garrett stated there are a couple of Eagle Scout Projects in the works. One scout will be
installing 4 — 6 Purple Martin birdhouses to control the mosquitoes. The other scout will be
installing 14 Mutt Mitts. These will be done in the fall.
7. Update on budget items — Morrow
Owens asked about the recreation center. Garrett stated Council advised them to proceed with
the original plans and then figure out how to fund the project. Garrett stated they have
redesigned some of the plans and the cost difference is under $3 million. Council did not want to
cut one thing from the bond and wants to keep designing with all the features. Garrett stated that
once it is actually bid the cost may be different. The construction could start next June and be
completed in 12 —13 months.
8. Update on Trail Grant for Pickett Trail — Garrett
Garrett stated they applied for a TPWD trail grant for $100,000, which is the greatest amount you
can request. The grant works as an 80/20 match but the city will contribute $50,000 for this
project. The Picket trail extends from Blue Hole to Chautauqua Park which is about 1/2 mile.
The trail is very rustic, follows the river, and has a lot of grade changes. The largest part of the
grant application was funding stairs. The idea is to install prefabricated stairways, as there is no
access for construction equipment. Simpson asked if this would be a spur to the existing trail.
Garrett stated the trail head for Pickett Trail is behind the restrooms at Blue Hole and it could be
accessed as a nature, rustic trail. The area features natural stones, views of the river, and
elevation changes. TPWD will notify us in August if it is granted. Shepherd asked if it would be
considered as part of the hike and bike trail. Garrett stated it could not become a bike trail and
that it is not ADA and not handicap accessible.
9. Update on bids for the trail lights/call boxes for Rivery Park to Southcross —
Morrow
Garrett explained this is the hike and bike trail going through Van Chandler's property and the
lighting from Rivery Park through Southcross. There was a pre bid hearing on Tuesday and the
bid opening will be next Tuesday. There were 2 electricians and 1 general contractor that picked
up bid packets. They are estimating the budget to be approximately $400,000 to do this project.
The electrical portion is approximately $200,000 - $225,000 for the lights and the trail portion
has some bridges and culverts that need to be built which will be expensive. It will tie in to
Chandler's property and will have a fountain, and trail lights at the Country Club entrance. There
will be 6 emergency call boxes installed. Shepherd asked about the lights on the trail and asked
if they are the same. Garrett verified that they will be the same lights and there would be
approximately 43 lights installed.
10. Approve minutes from June15, 2006 meeting
Simpson made a motion to accept the minutes and Buikema seconded the motion and it passed
by unanimous vote.
11. Future agenda items
Buikema recognized Garrett for her knowledge of all items discussed.
12. Adjourn
Buikema made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:39pm.
Approveda �-- Attest:
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Ma&Ramsey, Chair Par nd Recreation Board Kay Cobb, Secretary P rks & Recreation
Board