HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.08.2009Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , October 8, 2009.
Members Present:
Bill Mateja, Bob Mathis, Jean Houck, Kent Buikema , Robert Laemel, Shane Morris, Simone Pollard
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Kent Buikema at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll call
3. Discussion and possible action on Lake Georgetown Report from Consultant
Laemel stated the report was good, but he was looking for something more than RV
information. He stated the report only dealt with recreational vehicles and when the
consultant met with staff and board members previously he spoke of kayaking,
rowing, and possible restaurants. Morrow explained that the consultants main goal
was to see if it was worth taking over. Mateja added that the consultant was looking
for the revenue stream and what the possibility was for increasing the revenue from
the rentals and the RV portion. This report will be presented to City Council on
October 27th to move forward. Garrett stated that the consultant would elaborate
more on the report if necessary. Mathis stated he expected the report to indicate
what kind of activities you could do on the lake and what you could expect as a
return on your investment. Houck asked if there was a timeline from the United
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) before they look from someone else.
Morrow stated that have not set a timeline. Buikema stated he wondered if the
consultant did not assume that we knew what could be done on a lake and what
recreation possibilities were there and he was more involved in whether the City of
Georgetown wanted to look at taking over the parks at the lake as is and recreating
what is going on the lake. Buikema stated he was not that impressed with the report
either. Garrett explained the different lease options available with the USACE. It
was recommended that the City of Georgetown meet with the Fort Worth District of
the USACE office to go over all the options. Morrow stated that they would present
to City Council for request for proposals to see what consultants would do at the
lake. Garrett stated she would talk to Brian Schaeffer, the consultant, about adding
information to the report that was discussed at the tour such as adding cabins,
rowing, a marina, kayaking, playgrounds in the camp grounds, WiFi and other
possible opportunities.
4. Discussion and possible action on soliciting funds for a scoreboard for the
Recreation Center fund
Mateja stated there are two companies looking at the possibility of sponsors for the
scoreboard for the Recreation Center. Mateja stated staff had some legal concerns
about soliciting funds and advertising. Staff stated they would like to get more
information from recreation centers in the Dallas area on how they handle soliciting
of funds. A staff member has contacted some recreation centers in the Dallas area
and staff was not able to find a municipality that utilizes sponsors. A couple of the
municipalities contacted stated they had the same reservations we have including
taxpayer reaction because of the bond funding, the selection process, length of the
contract, eyesores, increased workload, and updating and monitoring the contract.
Morrow stated we would not want to commercialize the facility where you see ads
everywhere and you would not want to have one main sponsor where people
thought it was that company's recreation center where taxpayers paid for the
facility. Garrett stated that sponsorship opportunities should be focused on the
special events where they could be better utilized. Mateja will continue to pursue
this item and return with additional information.
5. Discussion of Parks and Recreation September monthly review
There was brief discussion on the monthly review.
6. Approve minutes from September 16, 2009 meeting
Laemel made a motion to approve the minutes and the motion was seconded by
Jean Houck and it passed by unanimous vote.
7. Future agenda items
8. Adjourn
Morris made a motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Approve ,� Attest:
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Buikema,
Chair Parks and Recreation Board ShatiVMorris, Secretary Parks and Recreation Board