HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_PAREB_04.10.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Administration Office
of the City of Georgetown
April 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM
at 1101 N College, Georgetown, TX 78626
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to order
B Roll Call
C Discussion and possible action to recommend approval of the San Gabriel Park improvements due to the
realignment of FM 971.
D Presentation of Draft 2014/2015 Parks Capital Improvement Plan
E Discussion and possible action to recommend approval of the Georgetown Village PID establishing a dog
park at Chestnut Park in Georgetown Village.
F Staff update on current capital projects
G Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation.
H Discussion and possible action to set time and date for park tour.
I Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the March 13, 2014 meeting.
J Adjourn
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times,
on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72
continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action to recommend approval of the San Gabriel Park improvements due to the
realignment of FM 971.
ITEM SUMMARY:
At the January 9th Parks Board meeting the board recommended approval of the conversion of 3.75 acres
of San Gabriel Park for 57 acres at the Westside Park for the realignment of FM 971. This conversion
resulted in some of the park amenities having to be relocated. These items include trail, a soccer field,
exercise stations, back stop practice areas and trees. In order for the design of the FM 971 project to move
forward, the park elements need to be relocated. Staff has met with engineers from Klotz and Associates
and landscape architects from Coleman and Associates on a preliminary design and schedule. The
preliminary schedule has construction beginning in July which will be after the spring soccer season. Only
one field will be affected for the fall season and games would be temporarily shifted to the old football
field for the fall.
Proposed schedule to start the improvements in July
Present to Parks Board: 04/10
Draft Submission: 04/18
Final Submission: 05/07
Advertise: 05/11 & 05/18
Pre-Bid: 05/20
Bid Opening: 05/27 (Monday is a holiday)
Engineer's Recommendation: 05/30
GTAB: 06/13
Council: 06/24
Construction NTP: 07/07
The board will be presented with the improvements. Staff has met with the representatives and
recommends moving forward with the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to the parks and recreation department.
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
971 Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Presentation of Draft 2014/2015 Parks Capital Improvement Plan
ITEM SUMMARY:
Each year the City adopts a Capital Improvement Plan. This year the Parks and Recreation Board will be
presented a draft plan that will be made available to the public for comment. The board will then approve
the final plan in May that will be presented to the City Council on June 24, 2014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds for the capital improvements come from a variety of sources. The sources will be determined when
the plan is approved in May.
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft CIP Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action to recommend approval of the Georgetown Village PID establishing a dog
park at Chestnut Park in Georgetown Village.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Georgetown Village PID maintains all parks in the Georgetown Village that are under one acre. The
Village PID Board has approached the City about converting Chestnut Park, a current PID park into a dog
park. It is located at 506 Westbury Lane and is 0.379 acres. This park is a city owned park, but managed
by the PID.
Ordinance 12.20.070 details out the criteria for establishing an off leash area. The ordinance is as follows:
A. Any new off-leash dog recreation areas shall be established by the City Council in consultation with
the City's Parks and Recreation Board, and due consideration shall be given to operational and animal
regulation and care issues, including but not limited to:
1. Security measures to assure that the unleashed dogs remain contained within the dog recreation area;
2. Control of noise and other potential nuisances that might affect nearby land uses;
3. Parasite control;
4. Feces control within the dog recreation area and feces runoff from the dog recreation area; and
5. Provisions for dogs that do not participate in compliance with the applicable regulations.
B. Dogs with two or more documented aggressive incidents in the off-leash dog recreation areas shall be
banned from off-leash dog recreation areas. If an owner takes a dog or allows someone else to take a
banned dog to an off-lease recreation area after receiving notice of two or more aggressive incidents, the
owner shall be in violation of this provision.
1. Aggressive incidents are defined as a display of menacing or threatening behavior including but not
limited to a bite causing a wound, pierce or cut of a person or another dog.
If the board recommend approval of establishing this dog park, the item will then go to City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Chestnut Park is currently maintained by the Georgetown Village PID. Costs to build and maintain the
dog park will be the sole responsibility of the Village PID.
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Proposed Chestnut Dog Park Backup Material
CHESTNUT DOG PARK
GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PID #1
Table of Contents
Chestnut Park Map view
Chestnut Park Facts
Chestnut Dog Park amenities
Off-leash criteria requirements and solution
Small Dog Park areas of concern
Alternate solutions
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PROJECT
DATE CLIENT4-4-2014
CHESTNUT DOG PARK
PRE-APPROVAL BRIEF
CHESTNUT DOG
PARK FACTS
506 WESTBURY LANE
GEORGETOWN VILLAGE
SEC 5 PUD, BLOCK B, LOT 9
ACRES 0.379 (PARK)
ZONED RS, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
OWNED BY THE CITY
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY GTV PID
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ADDED
DATE CLIENT4-4-2014
AMENITIES
DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR DOGS AND PEOPLE, BENCHES, ADA ACCESSIBLE, MESSAGE CENTER
Off-leash criteria
City Ordinance 12.20.070
R - Requirement / S - Solution
1R: Security measures to assure that the unleashed dogs remain contained within the dog recreation area
1S: Durable fencing and an entrance gate equivalent to Bark Park will be established.
2R: Control of noise and other potential nuisances that might affect nearby land uses
2S: Hours of operation will be from Dawn to Dusk daily. Dog park will not create additional noise pollution that does not
already exist from the Village Elementary School. Dogs must be in view and within voice control of their owner/handler at
all times
3R: Parasite Control
3S: PID will establish additional maintenance protocols to manage potential increase in parasites. Currently Chestnut Park
is maintained weekly by SunTerra to include landscaping, irrigation, pest control, and garbage removal
4R: Feces control within the dog recreational area and feces runoff from the dog recreation area
4S: Additional trash receptacles and Mutt Mitt dispensers will be installed. Additional garbage removal will be scheduled
R5: Provisions for dogs that do not participate in compliance with the applicable regulations.
S5: All safety precautions implemented at the Bark Park will be present at the Chestnut Dog Park. In addition to the
existing safety protocols, signage, incident forms and ordinances the PID will elect a board member to act as a
community liaison for the dog park to respond to questions or concerns residents or users of the park may have. This
contact information will be provided on a message board along with all applicable numbers and forms at the entrance of
the dog park.
Small Dog Park
Areas of concern
Increased wear and tear of turf
Sun City and Austin both have dog parks at or below 1 Acre. #1 concern expressed was the increased
deterioration of turf and potential dust bowl. The PID will be able to offset this because Chestnut dog park has
irrigation and a weekly landscaping service whereas neither Sun City or Austin do, this will allow for a proactive
maintenance program rather than reactive
Increased risk of aggression/dog bite
Neither Sun City or Austin expressed an increase in dog aggression or incidents due to space. Sun City did note
that it was important to have a dedicated area for smaller dogs under 30lbs. The current plan has a separated
space for small dogs
Capacity
Once built we will establish a capacity that is appropriate for the space however like most parks it will be left to
the owners and users of the park to follow the posted rules and ordinances. With no dedicated parking lot and its
location removed from any major causeway it is expected that the majority of users will be local Village or
Georgetown residents
Cost vs Reward
Projected cost up to $50,000 for a dog park is less than 1 Acre. While the initial cost may seem high the amenity
of a dog park would beneļ¬t the entire village. Dog owners would have a proper off leash area within walking
distance. Less dogs would be let off leash in the adjacent elementary school. A great opportunity for members of
the community to socialize and long overdue improvement within the Village pocket parks
GREENSIDE
PARK
ALTERNATE LOCATION
GREENSIDE LANE
GEORGETOWN VILLAGE
ACRES +1 APPROX. (PARK)
ZONED RS, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY
OWNED BY THE CITY
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY CITY
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff update on current capital projects
ITEM SUMMARY:
Creative Playscape site work approved by City Council on March 25th. Preconstruction meeting with
Smith Contracting on Monday, April 7th.. Project moving forward.
San Gabriel River Trail Expansion trail work is progressing. Most of the trail has been completed.
Continue to work on section of trail along Scenic.
River Ridge Pool renovation is in progress.
Westside Park Master Plan in progress. Public meetings currently being planned.
VFW Park Master Plan and Design is in progress. Public meetings currently being planned.
San Jose Park improvements will begin soon. Staff is meeting with Patin Construction on Thursday for a
Preconstruction meeting.
Chautauqua Park improvements will begin soon. Staff is meeting with Patin Construction on Thursday for
a Preconstruction meeting.
New Village Parks development, construction plans are in progress.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
All projects are funded out of current year budget.
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director