HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.16.1997CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
October 16, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Tom Swift, Chair
Ms. Sarah Ruth, Vice Chair
Mr. Thurman Holt
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Ms. Joan Sukup
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Ms. Ronda Seagraves
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Ben White
Ms. Debbie McGarry
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Educational Services Division
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM September 11, 1997
A motion was made by Ronda Seagraves to accept the minutes from the September 11, 1997,
meeting. Joan Sukup seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. DISCUSSION ON NAMING OF PARK FACILITIES
The issue concerning the naming of the athletic fields and the low water bridge and trail to Blue
Hole will be on the October 28, 1997, council meeting agenda. All board members should attend
the council meeting to provide support for the items. Tom Swift and Joyce Gadison will do the
presentation to City Council.
IV. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Randy Morrow discussed the Innwood Circle issue. He said that the owner of the 19 acres is
willing to sell 5 acres to the City for $75,000. City Council wants an appraisal done of the land
before they make any decisions. That piece of property would allow public access to the river.
The bids on the restrooms at Blue Hole Park and San Gabriel Park came in over bid. The project
will be broken up into pieces so the process will take longer. Randy said before making any
decisions on the batting cage issue, he wants the board to look at some pictures of some batting
cages in Colorado. The indoor pool issue has come up again and the Hospital and School are
interested again.
Sara Ruth asked when construction will start on the Don Martin property known as San Gabriel
Village. There has been word as to when construction will start. The land donated by Power
Computing to the City as Parkland will remain with the City. The records have been filed and
the land is in the Parks and Recreation Foundation Trust for matching grant purposes.
Wesley Kidd mentioned that he thought the land where Ventana Glass was would be a great spot
for the Batting Cages. He also asked about the status of the soccer fields on College Street and
wanted to know about use of the fields for the high school.
Thurman Holt said that the Swap Meet was rained out and that Sertoma was going to try again
this weekend ( October 18 & 19).
Joyce Gadison is working with Councilman Davis to get ready to present information on the late
Winfred Bonner. She said there will also be representatives from District 2 at the Council
Meeting.
Tom Swift commended the Parks and Recreation Staff for doing a good job. He also said that
the parks look good.
V. ADJOURN
Thurman Holt made a motion to adjourn the meeting.