HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_06.14.2007Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, June 14, 2007
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , June 14, 2007.
Members Present:
Barbara Owens, Bob Mathis, Kay Cobb, Kent Buikema, Mike Simpson, William Mateja
Members Absent:
Mark Ramsey
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum, Councilmember Bill Sattler
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Kent Buikema at 7:03 pm.
2. Roll call Kent Buikema, Michael Simpson, Bill Mateja, Kay Cobb, Bob Mathis, Barbara Owens,
Kent Buikema acknowledged and welcomed Councilmember Bill Sattler to the meeting.
3. Update on Dog Park — Simpson
Simpson explained he has been working with staff concerning the fencing of the dog park.
There will be a posting in the Williamson County Sun inviting bidders to come to a meeting
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 at 10 am to review the specifications for the fencing and walk the
area. Simpson handed out a proposal of Dog Park rules. Some of these proposed rules came
from the signage at the Harris County dog park, and things added and amended came from the
Georgetown Dog Park Association members. Owens asked about a rule not allowing food for
the dogs at the park. She asked about training treats. Simpson explained that this area is not an
area that is set up for training. Simpson went over each rule and answered questions and
comments. Garrett explained that a new ordinance is being drafted to amend the current
ordinance. Garrett stated that the proposed rules are only for discussion and at the next Parks
Board meeting it will be put on the agenda to take action on the rules. Mateja asked if there
were active dog clubs in the City. Simpson stated there are a lot of people who belong to AKC
and UKC clubs but there are not formal clubs in the City of Georgetown that he is aware of.
Mateja asked if there is a Dog Shows at any City of Georgetown facility. Simpson explained that
there are dog shows in Hutto, Travis County, and Killeen. Mateja asked who would be
enforcing the rules. Garrett and Simpson explained that a lot of dog parks are self enforcing but
as an ordinance the people of Georgetown and the City of Georgetown would be enforcing.
Owens asked about ADA accessibility. Simpson stated that the gates and the water fountains
are ADA compliant and accessible. Garrett stated that they are looking at a July grand opening.
Cobb asked about the drainage issues. Simpson stated there are 2 spots; one by Holly Street
where the culverts come under the street and another area by the far back side that becomes a
ditch. Simpson stated that once the fence is put up, part of the ditch area will be in the fenced
area. Mateja asked if there was an estimated total cost of the dog park. Garrett and Simpson
stated there is a proposed estimated total. The dog park will be a 3 phase project; $85,000 the
first year, $85,000-$90,000 the second year for turf management, possible irrigation, landscaping,
and drainage issues, then the third phase would be to add ponds for the dogs to jump in to. The
proposed total estimate is $350,000.00. There was discussion on how the process works in
passing the ordinance. There was discussion on how the park will be used; public park versus
commercial training facility.
4. Update on Recreation Center Expansion — Garrett
Garrett stated Chasco was chosen as the construction manager at risk. Chasco was chosen
based on their bid of construction services. They have not_given a price for construction. In
August or September they will give an estimated cost of construction. Garrett showed the plans
for the Recreation Center and there was discussion about the high school football field. It was
explained that the existing football stadium will be incorporated in the Parks Master Plan to be
redesigned. Garrett stated that today 9 trees were transplanted that would have been destroyed
when construction began if not moved. They were transplanted along the hike/bike trail by the
soccer fields. Mateja asked about the cost of the building and increasing building materials cost.
Garrett explained that council stated they would cover the overage with a total between 12.5
and 13 million.
5. Approve the minutes from May 10, 2007 meeting
Simpson made a motion to approve the minutes and Mateja seconded the minutes and it passed
by unanimous vote.
6. Future agenda items
7. Adjourn
Mateja made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
App of
ark ' a nsey, Chair Parks
Recreation
Attest:
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