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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_PAREB_06.12.2014Minutes of the Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board City of Georgetown, Texas June 12, 014 The Parks and Recreation Board met on Thursday, June 12th, 2014 at 6:00 pro at 1101 N. College Street, Georgetown TX 78626. MEMBERS PRESENT; Robert Johnson, Keith Fruge, Katherine Kamer, Charles Brashear, Chuck Bridges, Jason Shurley MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Paiko STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum, Kendra Kalich, Student Intern Regular Session —To begin uo earlier than 6:00 prm Parks and Recreation Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Robert Johnson for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) A Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 prix by Robert Johnson. B Roll Call C Introduction of .Kendra Kalich, summer intern for the Parks and Recreation Department.. Kimberly Garrett introduced Kendra Kahch. Kendra Kahch spoke about her education history and future plans. Kendra Kalicb stated she is working on the Pirate Party that will be held at the Recreation Center and she is working with Glenn Moss to update the Proragis. System through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and various. other projects. D Discussion: and possible action on a proposedconcent: to Blue Hole Park. Kimberly Garrett introduced Christina Moon with RVI. Kimberly Garrett stated that in the capital improvements plan we have been talking about what we can do with Blue Hole Park to make it more family friendly and aesthetically appealing. Kimberly Garrett stated there was money in the budget to do some conceptual drawings and a cost estimate in anticipation of getting money for design and in the out year doing the actual work. Christina Moon presented a conceptual plan of landscaping for Blue Hale Park to make it signature destination. Kimberly Garrett stated this item was presented to generate ideas for this area. There was no action taken on this item. E Consideration and nossible action to anorove theuarkiand dedication for the Lakeside Preliminary Plat. Kimberly Garrett introduced Brian Birdwell with Lakeside. Lakeside is a proposed residential development on the west side of Georgetown. They are proposing 299 units. One of the parkland parcels has a heritage tree located in it. This allows them to reduce their parkland units by 15, thus giving them 284 units. The proposal is to dedicate two parcels of parkland, a 2.8 acre parcel and a 2.51 acre parcel. This parkland proposal is just under the required amount. The developer is also planning to make improvements to the parkland. This property is inside the city limits of Georgetown. It is a mixed use development that is located on Williams Drive and adjacent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer property surrounding Lake Georgetown. There are 116 acres and 7 acres are allocated for commercial use on Williams Drive. The park facilities are proposed to be public. There is a required allocation from the home builders for entry monumentation, future landscaping and enhancement of the parks totaling $598,000 and $400,000 of total will be allocated to the enhancement of the parkland they are proposing to dedicate. They feel it will be more than that but wanted to present a conservative number. There are additional open spaces that are environmental set back areas and for maintenance purposes those will be dedicated to the homeowner's, association. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stated the development can take direct access from the property to the Corps property and they will allow them to build a trail to tie into their trail system. The trail will be an undeveloped trail. There is a mile of frontage on the Corps property so there will be a variety of opportunities to make those connections. Kimberly Garrett stated that Lot A has a heritage tree on it and they were encouraged to dedicate parkland for the heritage trees and there is 15 unit reduction_ for every heritage tree that is on parkland. They would start construction in September or as soon as closings of land take place. Kimberly Garrett stated the requirement of parkland was S.6 acres and they are recommending 4.8 acres with improvements. Brian Birdwell stated the parkland ordinance does allow dedication of environmentally sensitive areas if there is education material, there. Once the parks are developed then they would be turned over to the city for maintenance of the parks. There was some discussion on whether or not the HOA could take over maintenance of the parks. There was discussion about the improvements and the developer will work with city staff on amenities that will be in the parks. Kimberly Garrett stated they do pay city taxes and there is an expectation that goes with that. Brian Birdwell also stated that if the parks look like private parks they would propose them as private parks and take all the responsibility for it and they might put in different typesof facilities. Motion made. by Keith Fruge, seconded by Chuck. Bridges to approve the parkland dedication for the Lakeside Preliminary Plat with further negotiations to discuss the possibility of the HOA picking up the maintenance of the park as a negotiation topic. Approve 7-0 F Discussion and possible action to adopt corporate membership rate Plan for Parks and Recreation Facilities. Kimberly Garrett introduced Robert Gaylor, Recreation Center Supervisor. She explained the recreation center is starting to get requests for corporate memberships. Robert Gaylor stated we would like to establish some guidelines for corporate rates. He presented options that staff researched and suggests for approval. He also explained some of the benefits that would be offered in addition to the corporate rate. Motion made by Keith Fruge,:seconded by Chuck Bridges to adopt the corporate membership rate plan using the combination of options #1. and .# 3 and includes the benefits package. Approved 7- 0 G Discussion and possible action on the Draft 2014/2015+ Parks Capital Improvement Plan. The Parks and Recreation Board has reviewed the 5 year CIP at the April and May meetings. The board's priorities are as follows; Issuing: CO's I:Williams Drive Pool Renovations 2.Splash Pad on the SE side of Georgetown 3.Renovations to the Village Pool Restroom Building 4.Biue Hole Design Parkland Dedication Funds I.Emerald Springs Park 2.Founders Park 2008 Bond Funds 1:VFW Park Renovations 2:Trail Design The Parks CIP will be presented to City Council at the June 24th workshop. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Parks CIP is funded through a combination of General Obligation Bonds, Certificate of Obligation Bonds, and Parkland Dedication funds. Kimberly Garrett stated this is the same plan that was presented last month. This will go to the GGAF board on the 19th as a package with the downtown information and then on the 24th to the city council workshop:. Motion was made by Charles Brasher, seconded by Jason Shuriey to approve the draft 2014/2019 Parks Capital Improvement Plan as discussed in the last 2 sessions. Approve 7 -0 H Consideration of Parks and Recreation Director's proiectupdate. Kimberly Garrett stated the following information. w Rivery Park Pond Project The disc rgolf courseshould be completed by the end of the month. ® CLG Grant— CMA Cemetery Survey is complete; signs need to be ordered and installed. ® West Side Park Master Plan ($50K) In progress + San Gabriel River Trail Expansion ($1,000K) • Trail is nearly complete; schedule agrand opening in July. • FM 971 realignment project in SG Park • Bids for the park improvements were received and approved by Council on 5/27/14 (transportation project) a Garey Park ($1,5000K) Kick off meeting with Baker Aicklen on 615/14; survey work to start 6116/14 • SG Park Bank Stabilization ($500K) KPA is in design process„ meeting with USFW about salamander e Creative Playscape Phase 2 ($500K) Construction in progress; Plan for Grand Opening week of 6/30 ® Parkland Dedication Ordinance Review First subcommittee meeting 6/12114 a San Jose Park ($245K) Construction has started a New Village Parks ($155K) Construction plans are being finalized • San Gabriel park master plan and design ($1,000K) ® Staff will look to do a mini RFQ in August for this project • Chautauqua Park ($220K) Construction has started ® VFW Park Renovation ($150K) Luck Design is working on the park layout. • Williams Drive Pool Renovation ($75K) Have a signed task order to start design 1 Discussion and possible to appoint a Parks and Recreation Board member as a liaison to the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation. This item will be revisited in August. 3 Approve minutes from the May 8, 2014 meeting Motion made by Katherine Kamer, seconded by Charles Brashear to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2014 meeting. Approved 7-0 K Adjourn Motion made by Katherine Rainer to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.� RobXrtJothusou� Board C Stan (• j d,„„ r * ,✓ w t t' x, ) =G .+ a„ � f f J, t. Katherine Kainer; Secretary Jill Kelj m,Board Liaison /, t