HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.11.2001CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
January 11, 2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
Jim Atencio, vice chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Mr. Jim Atencio, Vice Chair
Ms. Tracy Dubcak
Ms. Jean Houck
Mr. David Rinn
Mr. Douglas Blackard
Mr. John Philpott
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Members Absent:
Mr. Ben White, Chair
Ms. Brenna Nedbalek
Others Present:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Manager
Ken Knowles, Train Venture
Holly Knowles, Train Venture
Bill Forest, Georgetown Soccer Association
III. APPROVE MINUTES FROM November 16, 2000 MEETING
A motion was made by Doug Blackard to accept the minutes from the Novemberl 6, 2000,
meeting. Jean Houck seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES FROM December 9, 2000 MEETING
A motion was made by Tracy Dubcak to accept the minutes from the November16, 2000,
meeting. David Rinn seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
V. DISCUSSION REGARDING GEORGETOWN SOCCER ASSOCIATION BUILDING
PRACTICE FIELDS ON STORM WATER DETENTION POND LOCATED IN
GENEVA PARK IN GEORGIAN PLACE SUBDIVISION - BILL FOREST
Bill Forest showed the board a plat of Georgian Place Subdivision. There was a 10-acre
park dedicated in this subdivision to the City of Georgetown. Currently Georgetown
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Soccer Association has soccer fields adjacent to Annie Purl Elementary, which is in the
same location as this parkland. Mr. Forest is proposing to develop some practice soccer
fields on the dedicated parkland. The area in question is a detention pond and Mr. Forest
has already spoken to the City Engineers regarding the project and they. do not see a
problem with using the detention area. Parking issue came up and Mr. Forest said
parking would be at the elementary school with a walkthrough under Maple Street. The
soccer fields would not be lighted. Randy suggested that Mr. Forest talk to the council
member in that district and make sure soccer fields in that area would be acceptable. Mr.
Forest is welcome to come back to the February meeting with more information.
VI. DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL ACTION REGARDING TRAIN PROJECT - KEN
KNOWLES
Ken Knowles spoke to the council on January 9, 2001, asking them to consider his train
project. One issue is the current litigation over the batting cages in San Gabriel Park,
which is perceived as an interference. Mr. Knowles did not perceive any indication of
any action against the project. The Council indicated that the issue should go back to the
Parks and Recreation Board for their recommendation.
Mr. Knowles came to the board to update them on his project. He has the opportunity to
purchase a brand new train. There are some time factors involved that are critical for Mr.
Knowles. The project needs to be started by July 1st for everything to work out. Mr.
Knowles asked the board to submit a letter to the City Council stating their support for
the train.
The Parks and Recreation Board discussed the project and had a general consensus that
they supported the concept of a train in the park. Ben White, Chair, was to submit a letter
to City Council stating the board's position on the project. There was some discussion
regarding the safety of the citizens during the construction phase. Those details could be
worked out at a later date.
VII. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
BIKE LANES ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED CITY STREETS - DOUG BLACKARD
The board reviewed a letter drafted by Doug Blackard concerning bike lanes on newly
constructed streets. John said we want to plant the seed and let them know transportation
is the key. It was suggested the letter be shortened and then brouPht back to the board in
February for review and approval.
VHI. INFORMATION (MAP) ON FUTURE GYBA PRACTICE FIELDS AT DOVE
SPRINGS - DAVID RINN
David showed the council members a map of Dove Springs, the area where GYBA wants
to build some practice fields. This project is on hold due to other contracts and litigation
in the City.
IX. ADJOURN
David Rinn made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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