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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 10.24.2017 CC-WMinutes of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, October 24, 2017 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 4:30 PM at the Council Chambers, at 101 E. 71' St., Georgetown, Texas The city of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 81 Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Mayor Pro Tem, Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1 called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4 and Mayor Dale Ross. Anna Eby, District 1, Valerie Nicholson, District 2, John Hesser, District 3, Ty Gipson, District 5, Rachael Jonrowe, District 6, and Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 were in attendance. Policy Development/Review Workshop — Call to order at 4:30 PM A. Parks CIP Update -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a Parks Capital Improvement Project Update for the City Council. The Capital Project Updates included ■ Garey Park • San Gabriel Park Phase 1 • San Gabriel Park Phase 2 • Hike and Bike Trail Expansion • Founder's Park Garrett spoke on Garey Park. She noted that the ground breaking took place on March 31, 2017 and the estimated completion is April 2018. Garrett explained that the project is within budget. She provided multiple images of the Garey Park construction, including the construction of pavilions, the gate house, event space and accessible walkways. Garrett spoke on some additional expense that has been realized. • Garey House Expense o Fire Suppression System o $152,116.72 • Garey Park Site/Civil Expense o Decel Lane & Additional Grading o $125,663.66 Garrett described the Project Budget • Beginning Budget $13,500,000.00 • Total Expenses to Date $12,724,530.00 • Ritter-Botkin Prime Company CO#3 $ 125,663.00 • Convergint— Fire Suppression System $ 152,116.00 • Balance Remaining $ 497,691.00 Garret spoke next on the San Gabriel Park Phase I. She explained that the ground breaking had taken place on March 24, 2017, the estimated completion is February 2018 and the project is within budget. She provided images of the construction including a large play-scape, stream and rock landscaping scenes, restroom and plumbing construction and pavilion construction. Garrett described interpretive areas and explained that, when designed correctly, the salamanders would return. Garrett spoke next on the San Gabriel Park Phase II & Trail Expansion • Council approval for design on April 25, 2017 • Includes the remaining area along the river toward the College Street Bridge • Trail expansion from SG Park to Katy Crossing Subdivision • Detail Design plans nearly complete • Bid the project in early Spring 2018 Garrett described the Trail Expansion and provided pictures. Garrett described the construction at Founders Park and provided pictures. She showed a new seating wall and told of a mule shoe that had been discovered at one of the public meetings which has been preserved and will be utilized in the landscaping. Garrett provided pictures of the sidewalks, stone and brick. She described the signage and explained the significance of the placement of the plaque depicting when Georgetown was founded. Councilmember Gipson thanked Garrett for the presentation. He asked about the Garey Park turning lane COMing eastbound. Garrett said they are concentrating on the decel lane and have been working with TXDDT. Gipson said this is a bigger challenge than the west bound lane. He noted the need to get it right and to keep a focus on this. Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager, said that TXDOT is working on the project from Leander to the River Ridge subdivision, which is in the bond for Leander Road. He explained that TXDOT is working with the City of Leander for what will happen on the west side and will then need to get the commission to authorize it. Briggs explained that discussions with Leander have caused a delay. Briggs said once this is done, they can move forward. Councilmember Hesser asked who's "to do" list is this on. Briggs said the Public Works Department and Transportation are working on it with TXDOT. He said this is in the TXDOT plan and they just need to get the authorization. Hesser asked if Founders Park would be finished by Christmas. Garrett confirmed that, all though not completely finished, it will be cleaned up prior to the Christmas Lighting Event and Christmas Stroll. Councilmember Nicholson asked about updates on programming at Garey Park. Garrett said there is not an update scheduled, but it will be coming in the future. Nicholson suggested a promotional period for Garey Park, such as that done with GoGeo. B. Airport Master Plan Study -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Octavio A. Garza, P.E, C.P.M., Public Works Director Russ Volk, Airport Manager, spoke on the Airport Master Plan Study. He described the purpose of the master plan study. Purpose of Master Plan Study • Visioning plan for future development ■ Address local and national changes in aviation industry • 20 year prioritized list of capital projects • Identify appropriate on -airport land uses consistent with City Land Use Plan • FAA approval of the updated Airport Layout Plan ■ Increase stakeholder and public awareness • Maintain project discussions with FAA and stakeholders • Accomplish review and approval of plan o City o TXDOT Aviation o FAA Volk described the Master Plan Project Work Flow and Public Involvement IPAC it W@2 6.4 tw in V9 PYK fl PW is 0 W s4 11111B911111 FIN •! 7GEC�RGET6;A' 1 I X. -k1 �G4CAf1>< f�CIT R�.{7.�/IT1 1� RQA T A.11'i tAlAT1V R t 1119COMYEk010 ALASTFA ►L AN CONCIPT/ IMY0floftW4 TAL 11tV! W ... _ .�, w.+.�r •+rte /IIIAMCIAL PLAXICA/1TAL 11W*OViAMNT) AI PMI LAVOLR ►LAMILAM NSt CDWWMM"V Public Involvement • Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) - 7 members selected by City Council - Review draft chapters and provide feedback • Public Information Workshops - 3 scheduled - Ask questions of project team - Provide written feedback • Project Website renrgelov;n alrportstudy corn - Public access all draft documents - Provide written feedback (.i1C1a�Ri UWN Volk said there had been two Public Information Workshops February 2, 2017 0 30-35 participants 0 2 written comments June 6, 2017 0 35-40 participant 0 3 written comments 0 6 email comments Volk spoke on Capital Improvement Projects. He noted a 20 year eligible list of possible projects and explained that project must be listed to be considered. He said that Council must approve participation when offered a grant. Volk provided the Preliminary Considerations • Plan for future aviation use development o Around Fire Station o Northwest Quadrant o Redevelop North of Terminal • Plan for compatible non -aviation uses in SW quadrant • Runway length modification (to increase takeoff distance only) ■ Increase length of leases to more than current 30 years ■ Plan for onsite restaurant/concession options • Consider renaming airport Volk spoke on FAA Design Criteria for the Airport Volk explained that as one of 256 Reliever Airports, Georgetown has a national responsibility. He said this has been inexistence for 20 years, with no intention to change. Volk said it is designed to be a C2 Airport. Volk spoke on Runway Length and described the Development Concept. What about Runway Length? 5.500-7,600 feet is recommended for a typical Georgetown Municipal situation • Existing land use constraints limit runway length at Georgetown to 6:000': of which 5,500' would be available for takeoff and current 5.000 feet for landing • Recommendation is based upon aircraft currently utilizing Georgetown Airport. Prior Council direction to not lengthen runway is noted No plan to add larger aircraft capability �UiAS Development Concept Volk had provided a Development Concept Map as a handout to the Council. He said this would be coming back to them for consideration. He spoke on future aeronautical uses and non -aeronautical uses. Volk spoke next on Upcoming Events • November 16, 2017 o Final Planning Advisory Committee Meeting • January 12, 2018 o Presentation of Draft Airport Master Plan to Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) ■ February/March 2018 o Presentation of Draft Airport Master Plan to Council Councilmember Gonzalez asked for confirmation that 500 feet of additional runway does not increase the capacity for the type of aircraft. Volk confirmed and said it is added as a safety measure for take -off and landings. Councilmember Jonrowe asked if there is a difference in yellow and yellow/orange on the map provided. Volk said the color represents future building sites. He explained that prime locations for commercial hangers are up against the runways. Jonrowe asked if there is a mathematical calculation for what might increase activity at the airport. Russ said the maximum number of allowed take offs is slightly above 200,000 per year. He said the focus will be the southwest quadrant as a revenue -supporting area to the airport. Volk said current operations are 100,000 per year, or 50% of the maximum allowed. Jonrowe asked about the economic impact. Volk said this specific calculation has not been analyzed. He noted that all sales tax at the airport stays in the general fund, while business or property tax would be revenue to the airport, which would be a significant economic boost. Jonrowe asked about the cost of buildings. Russ said this would be private development. He explained that the Airport would provide the infrastructure that would generate private development. Councilmember Hesser asked about people's perception of a longer runway to mean larger aircraft. He asked if the number of flights per day would increase. Volk said the extension of the runways would not cause an increase. He said the extension will give pilots the ability for more weight of fuel. He explained that, currently, they must take less weight. Volk said there is also more space available, should a pilot experience mechanical problems. He said it is important to improve safety standards. Hesser said he would be concerned if the City reaches 200,000 take offs per year and this is not what the City is looking for. He explained that he likes the safety piece and is in support of additional structures being built, but not for the purpose of more take off and landings. Councilmember Gonzalez said, even without extended runways, there will be more flights because of growth. He said extended runways provide the safety. Volk confirmed and said Georgetown is seeing around a 10 to 20% increase per year in take offs and landings. He said this is a public airport which gets traffic from those not necessarily from this area. Councilmember Gipson said the information provided on the website is helpful and the City needs to continue to get correct information to the public so that there is less misinformation. C. Transportation and Utility Capital Improvement Plan Update -- Octavio Garza, Public Works Director, Glenn Dishong, Utilities Director, and Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director, began the presentation for the transportation and utilities capital improvement plan. He noted that with Eric Johnson, City CIP Manager, and Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director, the City has approximately 200 to 250 million dollars in capital improvement projects. Wright spoke on the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Elevated Storage Tanks, the Berry Creek Interceptor, the Rivery Blvd. Extension, the Northwest Blvd. Bridge, FM 971, Airport Road, the Flood Study, FM 1460, the Mays Street Extension, the Westinghouse Regional Lift Station, the South Lake Water Treatment Plant, the extensive Sidewalk Project, the Southwest Bypass and the Buckthorn Solar Farm. Wright described each project and provided images of each. Mayor Pro Tem Eby recessed the meeting to Executive Session under Section 551.071, Section 551.074 and Section 551.087 at 5:15 PM. Executive 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. D. 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 Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal Sec. 551:087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations Project Cat - Project Coin Adjournment Mayor Dale Ross and Mayor Pro Tem Eby adjourned the meeting to begin the Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 PM. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on l Date Dale oss, Mayor