HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.15.1998CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
October 15, 1998
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Tom Swift, Chair
Mr. Ben White, Vice Chair
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Ms. Rochelle Hall
Ms. Joan Sukup
Ms. Joyce Gadison
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Don Brent
Mr. Thurman Holt
Ms. Debbie McGarry
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Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM August 13,1998
A motion was made by Ben White to accept the minutes from the August 13, 1998,
meeting. Joan Sukup seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. 11 ACRE REATA TRAILS PARK DISCUSSION
About a year ago, parks staff met with the neighborhood surrounding Reata Trails and got
input on the 11 acre piece of land that the City purchased. The consensus was to build a
park. Different ideas were discussed and those ideas were incorporated into 3 different
park designs. Randy presented three different options designed by Richardson Verdoorn
for possible park design of the 11 acre Reata Trails Park. Each design featured a trail,
multi - purpose field, play area, benches, BBQ pits, and a parking lot. Option A was
chosen as the most feasible because of the parking lot located off of Wagon Wheel Trail.
This way people who drive to the park will have easy access off of Wagon Wheel Trail.
Also option A allows more trees to be saved. There are no restrooms planned on the park
at the current time. Randy said the next step is to go back to the neighborhood
association for feedback. Ben made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval
of option A for Reata Trails Park. Wesley seconded the motion and it passed by
unanimous vote.
IV. DISCUSS INTERVIEW PROCESS TO SELECT ARCHITECTS FOR SAN
GABRIEL RIVER PARK III PROJECT
The proposals are in from the architects interested in designing the San Gabriel River
Park III project. Staff will choose the three with the best qualifications to interview. On
November 19th, the Parks and Recreation Board will interview the top three candidates
and make a recommendation to the City Council. The interviewing will take place in the
Council Chambers on Main Street. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm and dinner will be
provided.
V. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Joyce Gadison showed the board some pictures she had taken at the Bonner Trail
Dedication.
Ben White asked about a letter he received requesting that he arrange an interview time
with the City Council for the Parks Board. Randy said that is something new this year
and the Council members just want to meet with all the applicants.
Rochelle Hall thanked Joyce for bringing the pictures of the Bonner Dedication since she
was unable to be there.
Wesley Kidd said it felt good to see the signs for McMaster Fields and know that the
Board made it happen.
Joan Sukup took a drive down the new San Gabriel Boulevard and noticed that you can
see Blue Hole from the new road. She also commented that the new restrooms look
good.
Tom Swift commented that the parks look good.
Randy Morrow said the restrooms are almost complete in Blue Hole Park and San
Gabriel Park.
VI. ADJOURN
Joyce Gadison made a motion to adjourn the meeting.