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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_08.10.2000CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board August 10, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Ben White, Chair Mr. John Philpott Ms. Tracy Dubcak Ms. Jean Houck Mr. David Rinn Ms. Brenna Nedbalek Mr. Wesley Kidd Mr. Douglas Blackard MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Jim Atencio, Vice Chair OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Manager Ken Knowles, Private Train Venture I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM July 13, 2000 MEETING A motion was made by Jean Houck to accept the minutes from the July 13, 2000, meeting. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. DISCUSSION ON COMMERCIAL TRAIN VENTURE IN SAN GABRIEL PARK Ken Knowles presented information proposing a commercial train venture in San Gabriel Park. He proposed the train follow the current hike/bike trail. The train would have to cross the road three times. This train would be similar to the one operating in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. Mr. Knowles said that San Gabriel Park is an excellent setting for a train. He gave assurances as to protecting the environment, providing high quality materials and III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF TWO BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE TO LOOK AT THE NEEDS/FUNDING ISSUES WITH REGARD TO PARKS, TRANSPORTATION AND LIBRARY - FACILITIES The Mayor is forming a committee to look at the funding needs of parks, transportation, and library facilities. Two members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be recommended to serve on a committee. Each person recommended will be interviewed. David Rinn made a motion to recommending Tracy Dubcak and John Philpott serve on the citizen's committee to look at funding issues. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON UPDATING THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD BY -LAWS Jean Houck met with Kathy Reidel, Assistant City Attorney, to discuss updating the Parks and Recreation Board By -laws. Kathy had several suggestions to make the By -laws meet the current needs of the Board and comply with the Open Meeting Act. Jean presented the proposed changes and will update the current by -laws for action at the September meeting. V. UPDATE ON SAN GABRIEL RIVER PARK III PROJECT Randy Morrow reported that the San Gabriel River III Project is 75% complete. The turf for the softball fields will be installed next week and the lights should be put up next month. The concrete hike/bike trail is 3/4 complete. The ropes course opened on July 15th. The project should be complete in October or November. When the athletic complex is ready the board will get a special tour. VI. UPDATE ON GIRL'S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PROGRAM Randy met with Greg Pfluger about the girl's fastpitch softball program. Greg is willing to help out with the recreational leagues and then get sponsors for a travel team. The City will also work to get better equipment for the program. VII. UPDATE FROM PARKLAND DEDICATION SUBCOMMITTEE The parkland dedication subcommittee is working on a presentation to council of all the information they have gathered thus far. This presentation will compare other Cities and also incorporate the City of Georgetown's proposed new requirements for Parkland Dedication. VIII. ADJOURN Doug Blackard made a motion to adjourn the meeting.