HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_08.12.2021Minutes of the Meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 12, 2021
(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 - Katherine Kainer, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Katherine Kainer called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
B Roll Call - Katherine Kainer, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Katherine Kainer, Chad Holz, Jolene Melancon, Peter Bahrs, Brazos Fielder, Jack Flatau, Lindsay
Cooper
Staff present: Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum
C Parks and Recreation staff member introduction and presentation - Eric Nuner,
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Eric Nuner introduced Jill Kellum, Administrative Supervisor, and she gave a brief introduction
of herself and job duties.
D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation - Peter Bahrs, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Boardmember Liaison
Peter Bahrs stated there was a call that he and Kimberly Garrett and Jean Houck were on. The
call was concerning the family dance in October and if they still wanted to have it.
E Capital Project Updates - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
• Eric Nuner stated the ADA Trail Construction is moving along well. There are areas
around Chandler Park that are complete.
• There is approval from planning and the state for the Heritage Gardens. Staff will start
demolition late August, then construction will begin in September and the goal is to be
open by January 2022. Eric Nuner stated there will be a restroom. There will be in
ground and raised beds available with some being ADA accessible. Lindsay Cooper
asked how large the Heritage Garden area is. Eric Nuner stated it is about 17 acres and
the garden area will be gated.
• Eric Nuner stated there have been some delays at University Park. Staff is working with
the playground vendor and are working through some designs with them. The
renderings will be presented to the neighborhood in September. Construction will start
in late winter or early 2022.
• ADA Modifications are complete. Eric Nuner stated they are evaluating round two and
will start those in the next budget year.
• For the Wolf Crossing Trail, staff has received approval through TCEQ. Staff is in the
process with planning and zoning. The biggest delay is the easement with the property
owner to allow the trail to go through a private area. There is progress being made.
• Eric Nuner stated the final survey was completed the end of July for the Parks and
Recreation Open Space Master Plan and the public input meeting will be at City Hall on
August 251h at 6 pm.
• Chad Holz asked when the board would start seeing the CIP budget items for next year.
Eric Nuner stated that will be after October. He stated what they have for next year is
some trail work where they will fill in some areas to make connections. There needs to
be tie in from trails to sidewalks and the other item will be land acquisition for the
southeast community regional park.
F Director Report - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Eric Nuner reviewed the report. Chad Holz asked if there has been a decrease in programming
and recreation center usage the last couple of weeks. Eric Nuner feels there has been a little
more hesitation on the indoor programming side but not on the membership side. Peter Bahrs
asked if the childcare will be coming back at the recreation center. Eric Nuner stated staff is
looking at this and are wanting to bring it back. They are looking at hours, staff pay and what
the fees would be.
Legislative Regular Agenda
G Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the parkland dedication
proposal for the Heights at San Gabriel - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
This proposed subdivision is located on Hwy 29 west of IH35. The property was recently
annexed into the City Limits. The subdivision has 267 proposed residential units which equates
to 3.3 acres of parkland (267 units / 80 unit per acre = 3.3). The park plan includes a 7.1 acre
private park. To receive private park credit, the private park must be at least 2 acres and have
at least 4 nonexclusive amenities which are open to the public. The park development
requirement is $267,000 (267 units x $1,000 per unit) of improvements of which credit will be
given for 50% for developer amenities. The developer's proposed park development plan
includes improved open space, picnic areas, a trail, a sport court and a playground and swings.
The developer is requesting 50% private park credit for both the land and the development fees.
Staff is supportive of this request as the private park satisfies the requirements in Section 13.08
of the UDC.
Eric Nuner had the presenters introduce themselves, Mark Baker SEC Planning, Chris with
Blackwell Homes, and Rachel with the development team. Eric Nuner explained the proposal.
Peter Bahrs asked what the hours would be for the park. Eric Nuner stated if they set hours for
the private park, they could set the hours it is open to the public, but he said generally the city
park hours are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mark Baker stated this a long linear piece of property that
is in between 2 subdivisions that has constraints but open space and amenity opportunity.
Lindsay Cooper asked since the pool is private would it be gated and have controlled access.
Mark Baker confirmed that it would be. Lindsay Cooper asked what the challenges are with the
karst area. Eric Nuner stated karst areas are not areas the city wants to be responsible for. The
challenges with what can be done in and around the buffer zones you cannot do maintenance
within them and then it looks unkept and neighbors then call saying it needs to be mowed. We
then must educate them that we cannot do that. It's a repetitive education process and we deal
with one of these in the Village neighborhood often. He stated there are no development
opportunities or anything that can be done from a maintenance standpoint. That is a significant
piece of this property. It put limitations on how the lot can be utilized as well. The compromise
was to make it private. Peter Bahrs asked if the picnic tables and courts would be first come
first serve. Mark Baker stated there would not be a reservation system. Eric Nuner stated that
typically in a neighborhood park it is first come first serve. Peter Bahrs asked if the
neighborhood is gated, and it was confirmed that it is not. Lindsay Cooper asked if it was
mixed use or single family. Mark Baker stated it is single family with 4 different lot sizes.
Jolene Melancon asked if this would eventually tie into the regional trail development. Eric
Nuner stated the trail development is unrelated to the parkland dedication; it's separate in the
UDC. Peter Bahrs asked how many houses were in the neighborhood. Mark Baker stated there
are 267 homes. Peter Bahrs also asked how many parking spaces are at the park and Mark
Baker stated there are 20 parking spaces. Peter Bahrs asked to explain the financial aspect of the
parkland dedication. Eric Nuner explained the fees and the parkland dedication.
Motion made by Jolene Melancon, second by Lindsay Cooper to recommend approval of the
parkland dedication proposal for the Heights at San Gabriel. Approved 7 - 0
H Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting -
Jill Kellum, Administrative Supervisor
Motion made by Katherine Kainer, second by Chad Holz to approve minutes from the July 8,
2021 meeting. Approved 7 - 0
Adjournment
Adjourn - Katherine Kainer, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Motion made by Katherine Kainer, second by Jack Flatau to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Katherine Kainer, Board Chair
Lindsay doper, Secretary
Jill !aItim, Board Liaison