HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.11.2007Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , October 11, 2007.
Members Present:
Kent Buikema, William Mateja, Mike Simpson, Barbara Owens
Members Absent:
Bob Mathis, Kay Cobb, Mark Ramsey
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Jill Kellum
Minutes 1
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Kent Buikema.
2. Roll call
3. Discussion and possible action on parkland dedication for Oaks at San Gabriel
Morrow explained that the parkland required to give was 17 acres but they are giving 18.4 acres.
The development is next to Cimarron Hills. The proposed parkland is along the San Gabriel
River corridor and this will allow trail access in the future. The developer is putting in an amenity
center along with 8 parking spaces. There is a conservation easement next to the property as well.
They have agreed to give river frontage. Future use in the master plan will help with the trails
along the river corridor.
Mateja made a motion to accept the parkland for the Oaks at San Gabriel and Owens seconded the
motion and it pass by unanimous vote.
4. Update on Parks Master Plan
Morrow stated they will have citizen input by January 15th. Mateja stated he spoke to Wolf
Ranch and they are excited about giving a location to show the Parks Master Plan. They will
make a space available to use for the citizen input and the only expenses will be the utility
expense.
5. Update on Dog Park
Simpson showed pictures of the dog park taken today with all the amenities that are ready.
Mateja asked if there has been any feedback from the community or council about concerns of the
dog park. Morrow stated that there has not been any feedback since the beginning of the project.
The grand opening will be October 24, 2007 at 10:00 am. Simpson stated that people will be
asking about new amenities and Mateja asked what other amenities. Simpson stated a sidewalk,
benches, picnic tables, trails, and better parking are other amenities that will be added. Mateja
asked if staff could send flyers to veterinarian clinics. He also suggested putting it on Channel 10.
It was discussed that we do not want to open the park until the official grand opening. Simpson
stated the Dog Park Association's objective is to educate the public on dog park rules and ethics.
6. Approve the minutes from September 13, 2007
Simpson made a motion to approve the minutes and Mateja seconded and it passed by unanimous
vote.
7. Future agenda items
Blue Hole restoration
Parks Master Plan
General Discussion:
There was discussion about the online registration magnets for people to use for registering for
programs, and the Fall/Winter brochure was given out, as well as the new Georgetown Trails
Map. In addition, Morrow showed the new graffiti proof maps that will be placed on the river
trail.
8. Adjourn
Owens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
Approved: Attest:
Mark Ram ey, Chair Parks and Recreatio iiisard
Barbara Owens, Secretary Parks & Recreation