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.