HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_02.11.2021Minutes of the Meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 11, 2021
Regular Session - VIRTUAL Meeting
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
The meeting was called to order by Danelle Houck at 6:00 pm.
B Roll Call - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Danelle Houck, Katherine Kainer, Wayne Beyer, Larry Gambone, Chad Holz, Jolene Melancon, Jack Flatau
C Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation - Danelle Houck, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Danelle Houck stated the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation have given out a few basketball
assistanceships and the Friends Group have not had a meeting recently.
D Project Updates and Staff Report - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Eric Nuner stated the ADA Trail is moving along and the bid opening has been moved to 2/23/2021 due
to the weather. Golden Bear is complete and the adult fitness equipment is in. For Heritage Gardens
there is no update other than going through the planning process and permits being approved.
University Park is part of the capital repair and replacement and is due for playground replacement.
There will be a public input meeting and this will be a summer/fall project. Wolf Crossing Trail; staff has
recently received the 90% construction drawings and moving through the permitting process with the
planning department and TCEQ and will come to the board in March.
E Recognize Outgoing Board Members - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garrett thanked Danelle Houck, Larry Gambone and Wayne Beyer for their service and
acknowledged all the events they were apart of; VFW Park and San Gabriel Park renovation, and the
opening of Garey Park. Wayne Beyer stated he had a good time serving on the board and the Garey
Park opening was spectacular. He thanked staff for their time and their work. Larry Gambone stated
this is the 3rd board he has been on and he enjoyed being on the board. He stated the parks department
is awesome. He thanked staff for their work as well. Danelle Houck stated this is an add to the Larry
and Wayne's comments and she was very appreciative and had a great time on the board. She also
added that if outgoing members wanted continuing helping, they could become members of the Friends
of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation and become a member of their board.
Legislative Regular Agenda
F Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the proposed parkland
dedication for the Lawhon PUD. -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
The Lawhon Planned Unit Development (PUD) is located at the northwest intersection of Patriot Way
and San Houston Avenue. This mixed -use development integrates both residential and nonresidential
uses. In order to connect the residential and commercial areas, strong pedestrian links are proposed.
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Per the draft PUD document, the single family (SF) residential units should not exceed 210 units and the
low density multifamily (MF) residential units should not exceed 175 units. Per the Parkland dedication
code in the UDC, the required parkland dedication for the SF would be a maximum of 2.625 acres.
Typically, MF pays fee in lieu, but in this case the developer plans to join the parkland requirement for
MF which is 1.59 acres with the SF requirement for a total parkland requirement of 4.24 acres. The
developer is proposing to set aside 9.6 acres for parkland. Due to the desire of the developer to have
multiple ponds in the parkland, private parkland credit of 50% was suggested. This option gives the
developer the flexibility to create a park space without the restriction of dedicating land around the
ponds which will be used as wet ponds providing detention and water quality. The park plan includes
9.6 acres of private parkland which will include a strong trails system linking the residential portions of
the project with the non-residential elements. All trails will be a minimum of six feet (6') wide. Other
recreational elements may include, but not be limited to playground equipment, pavilion with picnic
areas and a half -court basketball court. These amenities must be non exclusive and open to the public.
The other 50% of the parkland dedication requirement will be paid in fees. The private parkland will be
maintained by the HOA.
Staff is supportive of this parkland proposal as it is a win -win for both the developer and the City.
Kimberly Garrett explained the project as described above. There was a break in the recording due to
connection issues. There was a question about trail surfacing and Kimberly Garrett noted this and will
clarify in the PUD. Wayne Beyer asked how long the trail would be. Kimberly Garrett stated at this point
it is very conceptual.
Motion made by Katherine Kainer, second by Wayne Beyer to recommend approval of the proposed
parkland dedication for the Lawhon PUD.
Approved 7-0
G Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the first renewal of a Facility Use
Agreement with Georgetown Youth Girls Softball Association — Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director and Robert Gaylor, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
The Georgetown Youth Girls Softball Association (GYGSA) is a youth recreational softball league that
rents the VFW fields annually to conduct their league practices and games. State Constitution and City
Charter require a use agreement for extended use of City property by an outside group. This use
agreement outlines use of the facility including any improvements to the area, fees to be charged and
required insurance.
The term of agreement is for one year beginning January 1, 2020. Upon expiration of the Initial Term,
the Use Agreement may be renewed for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms on the same terms
and conditions. This is the first renewal of the agreement. The agreement must be approved annually
by City Council.
Eric Nuner explained this item as above. Jack Flatau asked if the associations have a chance to discuss
and change anything in the agreement. Eric Nuner stated on these you would renew them as previously
accepted and if there were amendments you would need to amend the agreement. Those would then
come forward to the board and council. Wayne Beyer asked if this started January of 2020. Eric Nuner
stated the original started January of 2020 and this is January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2021.
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Motion made by Wayne Beyer, second by Larry Gambone to recommend approval of the first renewal
of a Facility Use Agreement with Georgetown Youth Girls Softball Association.
Approved 7-0
H Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting - Jill
Kellum, Administrative Supervisor
Motion made by Chad Holz, second by Wayne Beyer to approve minutes from the January 14, 2021
meeting.
Approved 7-0
Adjournment
Adjourn - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Motion made by Larry Gambone, second by Katherine Kainer to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 pm.
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