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Tuesday, Mai -ch 24, 2015
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 24,2015 at 3:00 PM at the Council Chambers, at 101
E. 7'J' St., Georgetown, Texas
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Policy Developmment/RevieNvMloi-kshop—Ca&l to ot-dcl-st 3:00 PIN11
A Presentation and discussion on(SamyPark design and operations/maintenance plan—BrianBinkovnski.PLA.
ASLA, Director of Planning for Baker-Alcklen and Associates, Inc. and Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation
Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant CityK8onoger
Mayor called the meeting ioorder sd3:OOPW1.
Garret introduced the item and the people involved inthis project. She said this iaaproject eleven years inthe
making. She said Mr. Garey has saidh will be willing to pledge additional money for this project ifneeded. She
reviewed the calendar for this project and introduced the lead landscape architect, Brian Bukowski, who presented
the schematic design *athe Council. Hereviewed the design 1nfull detail and summarized the opinion of probable
construction costs to implement these ideas. Garrett provided the Council with the estimated revenue and
expense summary.
Eason asked and Garrett said itia possibletocharge more for out mfcity visitors. Garrett spoke about the various
options available for entry fees and other costs. She said the revenue and expenses are very flexible. She spoke
about the capital costs for initial purchases tobemade toget going. Hammerlun asked and Rundell spoke about
the debt i for hka project. Hammerlun saidh d d the commitment to the equestrian
but said that part of the project does not seem to result in the same kind of return from a dollar standpoint. He
asked if that could be phased in later in the project. Garrett said this plan includes doing everything immediately
and not necessarily a phasing plan. Garrett said the house looks like it will generate the most amount of revenue
for the city. She said a phased plan could be possible. Hammerlun thanked Mr. Garey for his generous
commitment to the city. He said it is Council's responsibility to be good stewards of this great asset. He said, given
the fact that an MOU exists, how much further do we intend to go. Garrett said the city can go through
construction documents and continue to have dialogue with the regulatory agencies in order to keep the
documents alive. Gonzalez said this is going to be such a large park and financial commitment that it is important
to look at it as a destination. He said it should be the goal for the city to make the park closer to operating at net
neutral to where the bonds could be the difference. He said he is sure the powers that be can come up with
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resident should beanoticeable difference since the citizens will bebearing the cost. Eason said itieimportant for
the City to be mindful of the original agreement that was made with Mr. Garey. She said it is imperative for Mr.
Ganeyhobainvolved inthis project and communicate his vision for what this will be. She said the quality ofthe
park willjustify why it may be more o1 etu go there. She thanked Mr. Garefor gifting the city such an
incredible property. Jonrowe said she is humbled by the amount of responsibility Mr. Garey has bestowed on the
City. She asked about the maintenance at the park and why some areas have more intense maintenance than
others. Rogers spoke about how the heaviest maintenance will occur around the house where the events will be
held. Mayor said he thinks any design needs to be consistent with the Garey Family's vision for the property. He
thanked the Gareys and said this will be a gift that keeps on giving for the next 200-300 years.
B Discussion onthe proposed amendmenttothe City's Unified Development Code (UDC)relating tothe
development standard, rules and procedures that affect properties located inaHistoric Overlay District and/or
listed on the Historic Resource Survey -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
and AndreinaDavi|a-{%u1nbano'Project Coordinator
With aPoweqpoirdPresentation, Gynatscbkthanked all ofthe staff members who assisted with this project, He
provided ebackground ufthis process.
source, response system for Georgetown. He noted it provides quicker response and it is a single source the
Council can hold accountable for service. He said it offers good financial reimbursement as well. He noted it also
sets the stage for expansion to other fire stations. He thanked the County for their cooperation in this process.
Hesser said he does not know what else he can add and said the presentation speaks for itself. He said he is
looking at the total financial picture and may not necessarily be committed to one particular option. He said he is
not so committed to option three and said itis his personal opinion that option two is the weakest.
of the discussions that were -i• with the County. He said all three options have risks and rewa ds and it is
important to • consider all options.
Meeting recessed to Executive Session •;. Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Local Government
•a — 5:051PM
b"Xecutive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the
items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session.
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the
City Council, including agenda items
-EMS Contract Discussion
- Meet and Confer
Sec, 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Interim City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge:
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
- Review and discussion of City Manager position
- Interim City Manager Compensation
Consideration of the appointment, employment,
Adjournnient — Meet ng returned to Open Session and adjourned at 6:00111N11
Dale Ross, Mayor
City Secr6-faiy