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2023-03-06 - Agendas - Final Parks and Recreation Advisory Board March 6, 2023 5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting City Hall Room 111 113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR Members: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SsVh0YgbRayLbV25c1VuXg Join by Telephone: (Toll Free) 888 475 4499) Webinar ID: 865 0019 8875 Members: Will Dockery (Chair) - exp 24, Andrew Brink - exp 23, Julie Chambers - exp 23, Joel Freund - exp 23, Hugh Kincaid - exp 25, Stephen Sheely - exp 22, Yarri Davis - exp 24, Doug Walsh - exp 24, Sarah Downing – exp 25 City Staff: Alison Jumper, Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs Director; Lee Farmer, Recreation Superintendent; Ted Jack, Park Planning Superintendent; Zach Foster, Park Planner 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Parkland Dedication: Zach Foster, Park Planner Development Name: Grand Village Engineer: Crafton Tull Owner: BCG Grand Village, LLC Location: 1998 W Grand Blvd Parcel ID Number: 765-15830-005 Park Quadrant: NW Units: 18 Single-Family and 66 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: $82,434 Nearby Existing Parks: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park, Mud Creek Trail Corridor, Scull Creek Trail Corridor Developer’s Request: Fee-in-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-in-Lieu 2 Justification: Development cannot provide suitable park land PRAB Recommendation: 5. Parkland Dedication: Zach Foster, Park Planner Development Name: The Claude Apartments Engineer: Anderson Engineering Owner: Claude Shiloh Multifamily, LLC Location: 4143 N Shiloh Dr Parcel ID Number: 765-15581-003 Park Quadrant: NW Units: 207 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: $197,064 Nearby Existing Parks: Lake Fayetteville, Veteran’s Park, Mud Creek Trail Corridor, Scull Creek Trail Corridor Developer’s Request: Fee-in-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-in-Lieu Justification: Development cannot provide suitable park land PRAB Recommendation: 6. Urban Forestry Plan Overview – John Scott 7. Subcommittee Discussion: Will Dockery, Steve Sheely 8. Kessler Trail Naming: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent 9. Park Land Acquisition Discussion: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent 10. Wilson Park Courts Proposal Update: Ted Jack, Park Planning Superintendent 11. 2022 Annual Report: Alison Jumper, Director 12. Active Transportation Advisory Committee Update: Yarri Davis 13. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Update: Joel Freund 14. Project Update: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent 15. Review of HMR Report: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent 3 16. Announcements March 7 Park and Recreation System Master Plan at City Council March 7 Fayetteville Youth Baseball Starts – Kessler/ White River March 9 Invasive Removal – Mt. Sequoyah Woods March 11 Walker Park Master Plan Public Meeting – Walker Park March 11 Youth Softball Player Clinic – Fayetteville High School Softball Complex March 12 Lake Sequoyah Cleanup – Lake Sequoyah March 14 Outdoor Fayetteville Fishing – Lake Fayetteville March 15 Arts Council Meeting – City Administration Building March 16 Outdoor Fayetteville Archery – Lake Fayetteville March 18 Razorback Greenway Cleanup – North Street Trailhead March 20 Spring Break Camp – YRCC March 24 Woolsey Invasive Cleanup – Woolsey Homestead March 24-26 Fayetteville Youth Baseball Tournament – Kessler March 27 Adult Softball Spring League Starts – Gary Hampton/ Lake Fayetteville March 27 Youth Softball Spring League Starts – Gary Hampton March 31-April 2 Fayetteville Youth Baseball Tournament – Gary Hampton Next Meeting Date April 3, 2023 17. Adjourn Attachments 1. PRAB March 6th, 2023 Meeting Minutes 2. 2022 Annual Report 3. HMR Report 4. PRAB Workgroup Proposal. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board January 4, 2023 5:30 PM Hybrid Meeting City Hall Room 111 113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR Members: Will Dockery (Chair) - exp 24, Andrew Brink - exp 23, Julie Chambers - exp 23, Joel Freund - exp 23, Hugh Kincaid - exp 25, Stephen Sheely - exp 22, Yarri Davis - exp 24, Doug Walsh - exp 24, Sarah Downing – exp 25 City Staff: Alison Jumper, Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs Director; Lee Farmer, Recreation Superintendent; Ted Jack, Park Planning Superintendent; Zach Foster, Park Planner; Sonya Morell, Operations Assistant 1. Call to Order - Dockery called the meeting to order at 5:34 PM 2. Roll Call - Dockery, Brink, Kincaid, Sheely, Davis, Walsh, Chambers, Freund, Downing 3. In Attendance: Brink, Kincaid, Freund, Downing, Davis, Walsh, Sheely, Brink Absent: Chambers 4. Staff: Jumper, Jack, Foster, Farmer, Morell 5. Election of PRAB Officers: Alison Jumper, Director PRAB Chair Nomination: Davis nominated Dockery. Freund seconded the motion. PRAB Motion: Motion passed 8-0-0. PRAB Vice Chair Nomination: Davis nominated Sheely. Dockery seconded the motion. PRAB Motion: Motion passed 8-0-0. 6. Election of PRAB Members to Committees: New PRAB Chair PRAB is required to have a member on the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozark Board of Directors (BGO). ATAC meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. 2022 PRAB representative was Yarri Davis. PRAB ATAC Nomination: Kincaid nominated Davis. Brink seconded the motion. PRAB Motion: Motion passed 8-0-0. BGO meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm. 2022 PRAB representative was Joel Freund. PRAB Motion: Kincaid nominated Freund. Davis seconded motion. PRAB Motion: Motion passed 8-0-0. 2 7. Approval of Minutes PRAB Motion: Brink moved to approve December’s meeting minutes. Freund seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0-0. 8. PRAB Responsibilities overview: Alison Jumper, Director Jumper discussed the following: • Jumper shared new positions with board. • PRAB Required Responsibilities: o Advise Director, Mayor and City Council on all aspects of parks and recreation activities. o Conduct and be prepared for monthly meetings. o Recommend annual suggested work program and operational budget o Advise Planning Commission & City Council on Park Land Dedication Ordinance o Recommend capital improvements and means for financing o Review new programs and approve park master plans o Recommend names for parks, facilities and transportation trails to be approved by City Council o Submit an annual report to the City Council o Attend at least 70% of meetings per Ordinance 33.111 o Adhere to F.O.I Act and Conflict of Interest A.C.A, 21-8-1001 o Represent the Board on Active Transportation Advisory Committee and Botanical Garden of the Ozarks • Board discussed ways to be more effective for the department: o Attend events, workdays, clean up, be our eyes and ears in the community, advertise what we have to offer, sell our story o Develop other park users and advocates o Relay information you hear from the community back to us o Work on mast plan goals together: Capital improvements plans, public input sessions, funding streams, etc • Areas of Focus in 2023 o Complete the new Park System Master Plan o Complete the new Urban Forestry Management Plan o Begin developing an Arts and Culture Master Plan o Complete Master Plans for Underwood Park and Walker Park o Complete construction documents for the YRCC o Update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance o We will renovate and update: • Lake Fayetteville Softball Fields • Gulley Park Playground • Wilson Park Hub Building and restrooms 3 9. Parkland Dedication Courtyards at Owl Creek Update: Zach Foster, Park Planner Foster discussed the following: • Park Staff seeks PRAB approval to accept a different land dedication area and asks PRAB to amend the project’s previous recommendation to include land dedication and fee-in-lieu of dedication. • History: o January 3, 2022 - 56 – single family units (now 54 SF units); PRAB moved to accept land dedication o June 6, 2022 – Previous land dedication became encumbered by a retention pond and tree preservation easement; PRAB approved relocation of land dedication and trail construction • A new study found that the location of the June 6th land dedication can’t be developed. It is unsuitable for a trail and unsuitable for public park use. • Parks Staff Recommendation: Accept a combination of fees-in-lieu and .4 ac of land dedication between existing park land and the center line of creek for The Courtyards at Owl Creek PRAB Motion: Brink moved to accept staff’s recommendation. Freund seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0-0. 10. Parkland Dedication: Zach Foster, Park Planner Development Name: Cherry Street Habitat for Humanity Engineer: Bates & Associates Owner: Habitat for Humanity Location: 745 W Cherry St Parcel ID Number: 765-10805-000 Park Quadrant: SE Units: 8 Single-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: $8,712 Nearby Existing Parks: Greathouse Park, Cato Springs Trail Corridor Developer’s Request: Fee-in-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-in-Lieu Justification: Development cannot provide suitable park land Foster discussed the following: PRAB Recommendation: Dockery moved to accept staff’s recommendation of fee- in-lieu. Freund seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0-0. 11. Strategic Master Plan & Project Update: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent Jack discussed the following: • Strategic Master Plan final version should be in soon, hopefully staff will be present at the February PRAB meeting. • Underwood Park’s second meeting was on December 10th. Over 500 people have taken the survey. Survey closes January 8th. Construction should begin in 2024. 4 • Wilson Restroom and Hub Building was approved by City Council yesterday. • Rock Fish at Wilson Park are in a temporary location until they go into the stream. • Saddle Up at Kessler Park received a bid and construction should start soon. • The sidewalk at Rodney Ryan connection is complete • Planning Projects o Bryce Davis Community Park Master Plan Update – Staff is getting a proposal for design services which will include an update to the master plan and construction documents. o Underwood Community Park Master Plan- Master Plan should be complete by early spring, going into Construction Documents. o Walker Community Park Master Plan – First round of public meetings first week in March. o YRCC – Staff is working on construction Documents, expecting to bid in the fall. o Gulley – Staff is working on proposals. o Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex – Construction Documents are underway and staff is reviewing. 12. Review of HMR Report: Ted Jack, Planning Superintendent Jack discussed the following: • November was second highest month in 2022. • Averaging $388,069 per month. 13. Announcements: January 10 Winter Adult Volleyball Starts – YRCC January 21 Frozen Toes 5K/15K – Kessler Mountain Regional Park February 6 PRAB Meeting – City Hall, Room 111 14. Active Transportation Advisory Committee Update: Yarri Davis Davis discussed the following: • City of Fayetteville Gold Medal Bike Award • 5-Year Construction Plan is underway 15. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Update: Joel Freund Freund discussed the following: • Board is working on a Master Plan 16. Adjourn: Dockery adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM. 17. Submitted by: Sonya Morell, Operations Assistant PRAB minutes provides the basic discussions and motions of the PRAB meeting. For more information, please refer to the PRAB meeting video provided on the city’s website. 2022 ANNUAL REPORT P A R K S , N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S & C U L T U R A L A F F A I R S Niokaska Creek Director's Statement Dear Fayetteville, 2022 was a year of new programming, planning, foundation building, and tremendous progress. The opening of the Lower Ramble marked the beginning of Arts and Culture programming for the City of Fayetteville. Dozens of activations occurred in this new urban park, offering new opportunities for the public to experience and participate in visual and performing arts. We continued plans for the Yvonne Richardson Community Center expansion, the first since the facility opened in 1996. We began developing a master plan for the newest community park on the west side of town, Underwood Park. We also carried the new Parks and Recreation System Master Plan to the finish line. The first system-wide master plan update since 2002, once approved by City Council, will soon be the guiding document that establishes a new vision for the department to carry us into the future. I also must highlight that amid an extraordinary year of new ideas and plans, staff continued to achieve excellence in programming and events. Thanks to our creative and dedicated team, we had an incredible year for event and program attendance. From soccer to road races, our programs and events continue to improve and grow. The past year prepared us for the work to come, and I am thrilled to work with this incredible staff in 2023 and beyond. Sincerely, Alison Jumper Director of Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs Alison Jumper | Director of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Leadership Staff Leadership | Community Leadership Alison Jumper Director Alan Bearden Financial Coordinator Sonya Morell Operations Assistant Arts Council Abby Hollis Chair Sonia Harvey Chloe Bell Emily Miller Jessica DeBari Lara Hightower Robert Stafford Parks and Recreation Will Dockery Chair Andrew Brink Julie Chambers Sarah Downing Joel Freund Yarri Davis Hugh Kincaid Doug Walsh Stephen Sheely Staff Advisory Boards Urban Forestry Lacey Jennen Chair Samuel Adkisson Jim Parrish Zane Colvin William Chesser John Crow Ken Eastin Lee Farmer Recreation Superintendent Lacie Ballard Tiffany Hoover Josh Lainfiesta Mark Banks-May Jeff Poole Dean Rawlings Ted Jack Planning Superintendent Zach Foster John Scott Joanna Sheehan Bell Arts and Culture Director Frozen Toes 5K/15K Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Parks and Recreation System Master Plan | Background "This new community-led master plan will shape our parks system for the next 10 years, ensuring it continues to serve our growing community." - Mayor Lioneld Jordan 2022 brought the department to the finish line of creating a new Parks and Recreation System Master Plan; a process that began with initial community engagement in 2018. This plan is a long-range tool that evaluates current parks, recreation facilities, and programs to determine service gaps, analyze trends, align actions with community needs and desires, and identify future improvement opportunities. It provides a framework to guide city leadership decisions for public resource allocation but allows for flexibility in changing situations. This plan describes a future of caring for Fayetteville parks and improving recreation offerings and natural areas. An ambitious vision and five guiding principles direct the focus of this plan. Walker Park Skate Park Nature Connection Active and Well Resilient Natural Systems Our outdoor spaces are integrated with our everyday lives to attract people near and far for the health benefits of our natural environment. Our parks are designed to provide gathering spaces and amenities for our community while celebrating our unique culture, the arts and music, the people, and the beauty of the region. Our natural systems and parks help support a city environment that integrates natural and built landscapes and maximizes ecosystem benefits and nature-based recreation for the community. Gathering and Placemaking Stewardship and Maintenance We care for our parks and assets to ensure they meet the needs of current and future generations. Our operations and investments prioritize sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and equity. Opportunities for recreation, health, and wellness are accessible for all through our parks, fitness and sports programs, and trails and benefit our physical and mental health. Parks and Recreation System Master Plan | Guiding Principles 2,535 people provided input critical to the creation of the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. The department reached out to the community through online and in-person surveys, focus groups, community workshops, and four project advisory committee meetings. This feedback led to the creation of five guiding principles and aspirational statements that shape the framework of this plan and our future. 5 Guiding Principles Connecting to Nature Park Projects | Accessibility Centennial Park This premier mountain biking destination won the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association's Outdoor Facility of the Year award. Lake Fayetteville Forest We received a trail grant of $100,000 to assist with the first phase of an accessible trail loop that will include boardwalks and decks to provide lake access and stunning views. Trail Connections The work to connect the Fayetteville Traverse to the Markham Hill Trails broke ground, further cementing our effort to connect our parks systems through our trails. 261,682 288,341 Total park users in 2022 Total trail users in 2022 Centennial Park Lake Fayetteville Fayetteville Traverse At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Ramble, we introduced Fayetteville's first urban park and outdoor event space. The Ramble Nature's connection to the Fayetteville community is a key focus of this department and, based on our Master Plan results, will continue to be top-of-mind for years to come. Real progress was made on this front with our trails, parks, and outdoor spaces over the past year. These efforts will continue 92% Of respondents to our surveys listed "Spend Time in Nature" as a value. Park Projects | Nature Connection with three goals in mind from our Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Increase recreational opportunities in nature, lakes, and streams. Raise awareness about parks, recreation offerings, environmental education, and trails. Increase nature interaction opportunities in parks; focusing on more urbanized areas of Fayetteville. 1. 2. 3. 73%50% Master Plan Feedback Of respondents are interested in more urban camping opportunities. Of respondents stated lack of access to information as a deterrent. Goals for Nature Connection Wilson Park Stewardship and Maintenance Parks and Facilities | Community Assets Kessler Mountain Regional Park We wrapped construction on a new pinwheel of four youth baseball fields. The project includes a new concessions and restroom building as well as turf infields. Underwood Park The master plan process for Fayetteville's newest community park was kicked off with two public input meetings, multiple focus groups, and a public survey. Yvonne Richardson Community Center We received a $1.4M matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation to support the expansion of the YRCC slated to begin in 2023. Volunteering The Fayetteville community gave back to #KeepFayettevilleBeautiful to the tune of 25,408 volunteer hours of cleanups, invasive plant removals, and habitat restorations.Walker Park Skate Park Underwood Park Yvonne Richardson Community Center Kessler Baseball Fields 2022 '18-'21 Avg. January February M arch April M ay June July August Septem ber October Novem ber Decem ber $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 Programs Lakes Miscellaneous Donations Concessions $0 $250,000 $500,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 Revenue Department Revenue Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Tax Revenue Total 2022 Internal Department Revenue, $48K over projections.$854K T O T A L H M R R E V E N U E I N 2 0 2 2 $4.66M I N C R E A S E O V E R 2 0 1 8 -2 1 A V E R A G E 30% Internal Revenue 0 J a n u a r y F e b r u a r y M a r c h A p ril M a y J u n e J u l y A u g u s t S e p t e m b e r O c t o b e r N o v e m b e r D e c e m b e r Fayetteville is a giving community with a long history of caring for the natural beauty with which it is blessed. Our team, as well as our volunteer community, deliver on this front year after year. This work will continue with four goals in mind from our Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. 71% Of respondents desire a focus on improving existing parks and facilities. Park and Facilities | Stewardship and Maintenance Improve the financial sustainability of park operations through increasing and diversifying funding sources and partnerships. Prioritize existing park and facility improvements, horticulture services, and maintenance. Expand opportunities for volunteerism, community contributions, and stewardship actions. Support the use and safety of all in parks, reducing use conflicts and partnering with service providers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 50% Master Plan Feedback Of respondents feel it is essential to improve or build parks in underserved areas of the city. Goals for Stewardship and Maintenance Wilson Park Greenhouse Active and Well Programs and Events | Impact Summer Camps Be Active Summer Camps and the Yvonne Richardson Community Center Summer Fun4Kids Camp reached maximum capacity for all 17 weeks of camp. Trick-or-Treat on the Trail We partnered with Experience Fayetteville and The Rotary Club to offer a free community trick-or-treat and Pumpkin Pageant. Wilson Park Pool Wilson Park Pool achieved the highest visitor and revenue totals in over 20 years. Community Engagement Over 93,00 people participated in park programs or attended events, and 139 external events took place in our parks in 2022. Gulley Park Concert Series YRCC Summer Fun4Kids Pumpkin Pageant Wilson Park Pool The world came to Fayetteville in 2022 for the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships at Centennial Park. 17,500 Attendees 219 Cyclists 21 Nations Centennial Park We pride ourselves on providing people of all backgrounds, interests, ages, and abilities an outlet to recreate and enjoy the resources we revere. We know the impact our work has on Fayetteville, and we will continue to provide it under the direction of the goals set forth by our Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. 84% Of respondents believe it is important to provide places for residents to maintain and improve their health. Programs and Events | Active and Well Provide inclusive program offerings to meet the needs of all. Improve access within and to parks and enhance and broaden the recreational value of our trail corridors to strengthen them as linear parks. Improve existing properties and anticipate the need for undeveloped parks for completion. 1. 2. 3. 82%75% Master Plan Feedback Of respondents believe providing mobility, with trails and paths for exercise and transportation is important. Of respondents believe providing recreation opportunities to underserved residents is important. Goals for Active and Well Lake Fayetteville Arts and Culture | Engagement Artist Opportunities 88 artist opportunities in first year Free community events Nearly 3,000 people attended Rock Fish To be used in further stream restoration work Part of the effort to integrate art into park design Provides discovery opportunities for children Our goal is to ensure local arts and culture have a healthy future by developing policies and strategies to support the arts and cultural sector, incentivizing opportunities for thriving artists and organizations, growing the creative industry ecosystem, and responding to community needs. Fall Fridays 8 weeks of free art programming Included concerts, performances, interactive displays, and instructional sessions. This year we launched the Arts and Culture division to tap into the creativity of local artists that is key to shaping our vibrant city. Gathering and Placemaking The Ramble The Entity Artist: Nat Nicholson Artist: Ben Buonaiutoi Lafayette Bridge Artists: University of Arkansas Advanced Typography Design Class Archibald Yell Artist: Austin Floyd Gregory Park Artist: Jason Jones Three new mural installations from local artists commissioned by the Arts and Culture Division. Establishing the new Arts and Culture Division and successfully installing a new series of programs and events is an exciting new avenue for us to engage and unite the community. We will continue to grow the scope of this division under the vision of these goals from our Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Arts and Culture | Gathering and Placemaking Of respondents would like to see more gathering places 75% Design parks and greenways to celebrate our heritage and communities surrounding landscape and culture. Improve parks to address comfort and the ability to gather for activities. Partner with organizations and provide infrastructure to support programming and events in the parks system, such as theater, music, races, games, food, access, and markets. See opportunities to integrate art into public spaces. 1. 2. 3. 4. Concerts and movies in the park Farmers Market Ping Pong and Bocce in parks Places to meet 1. 2. 3. 4. Top 4 Goals for Gathering and Placemaking Archibald Yell Artist: Jeremy Navarette Trees Planted Trees given away through the Celebration of Trees and Invasive Plant Bounty Programs Consecutive years receiving the honor of Tree City USA Over 500 1,381 27 Conservation | Urban Forestry Resilient Natural Systems Our Urban Forester, John Scott, earned his International Society of Arboriculture Municipal Specialist Certification. In doing so, John became the only ISA Certified Municipal Specialist in the state of Arkansas. Our natural environment and the care this department and community share for it make Fayetteville a beautiful place to call home. Public input indicated a desire for green infrastructure, environmental conservation, and stream bank restoration in parks. We will take the goals instituted in the 87% Of respondents support protecting the natural environment and promoting environmental sustainability. Conservation | Resilient Natural Systems Parks and Recreation System Master Plan and expand upon the already outstanding work we have accomplished. Conserve land and strategically direct acquisitions for conservation to meet environmental and community objectives. Promote green infrastructure and regional systems in support of environmental conservation and preservation. Enhance the ecological performance of existing parks and natural land properties. 1. 2. 3. 61% Master Plan Feedback Of respondents prioritize water quality at Lake Fayetteville as a focus. 56% Of respondents expressed there are not enough designated areas for natural environment preservation and open space. Goals for Resilient Natural Systems Walker Park Master Plan Launch Urban Forestry Master Planning Arts and Culture Master Planning Yvonne Richardson Community Center Design Unveiling Yvonne Richardson Community Center Renovation Groundbreaking Gulley Park Playground Renovation and Splash Pad Addition Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex Renovation Wilson Park Hub Building and Restroom Construction Wilson Park Tennis Courts Renovation Implementation of the Parks System Master Plan Here is a sample of what to expect from our department in 2023: Looking Ahead 2023 promises to be another banner year for the Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs Department. We will continue planning and shaping our future through more master plans, facility expansions, park renovations, and much more. Looking Ahead | 2023 Lake Fayetteville Bryce Davis Park Master Plan and Construction Completion of Yvonne Richardson Center Expansion Combs Park and White River Master Plan Continued evaluation of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance We look forward to beginning work and completing these projects while continuing to add and set more ambitious goals. These projects currently include: Looking Ahead | The Years to Come We already have several projects slated for the coming years from Phase II Bond Projects and previous planning. Gulley Park 1 4 5 5 S H a p p y H o l l o w R o a d F a y e t t e v i l l e , A R 7 2 7 0 1 g o p l a y f a y .c o m Kessler Mountain Regional Park Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2019 - 2023 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 YTD 2022-2023 YTD 2022-2023 275,272$ 293,628$ 263,665$ 353,407$ 381,681$ 8.0%$28,274 Year to Date Total Comparison $2 7 5 , 2 7 2 $2 7 2 , 1 7 1 $2 7 7 , 8 0 0 $3 2 9 , 2 2 7 $3 2 6 , 8 7 7 $3 2 7 , 5 7 4 $3 1 8 , 1 5 5 $2 8 6 , 2 1 9 $3 1 8 , 7 4 5 $3 3 8 , 0 1 5 $3 2 6 , 4 6 6 $3 0 4 , 6 6 6 $2 9 3 , 6 2 8 $2 7 6 , 7 7 5 $2 6 7 , 2 4 8 $2 1 9 , 1 8 6 $1 7 1 , 0 2 9 $2 2 7 , 4 2 3 $2 3 3 , 0 1 5 $2 3 9 , 9 3 2 $2 7 4 , 5 4 2 $2 6 4 , 5 4 2 $2 8 4 , 0 9 8 $2 5 7 , 5 3 1 $2 6 3 , 6 6 5 $2 2 5 , 7 6 6 $2 9 1 , 8 5 2 $3 5 0 , 5 5 5 $3 4 3 , 2 8 9 $3 5 9 , 8 1 3 $3 4 7 , 2 3 5 $3 1 6 , 3 3 8 $3 3 7 , 1 6 9 $3 9 7 , 5 9 0 $3 8 8 , 1 4 8 $3 7 7 , 4 8 3 $3 5 3 , 4 0 7 $2 2 5 , 4 2 0 $3 9 6 , 0 0 4 $3 7 8 , 2 8 9 $4 2 8 , 8 6 7 $4 0 9 , 4 7 8 $3 8 5 , 5 1 3 $3 6 3 , 0 7 2 $4 0 7 , 7 3 1 $4 7 1 , 4 3 6 $4 4 9 , 5 4 2 $3 9 0 , 7 6 6 $3 8 1 , 6 8 1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 JA N U A R Y FE B R U A R Y MA R C H AP R I L MA Y JU N E JU L Y AU G U S T SE P T E M B E R OC T O B E R NO V E M B E R DE C E M B E R 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Workgroups Proposal Submitted by Steve Sheely  March 6, 2023 1. Fundraising: “Friends of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation.” The purpose of this workgroup is to create a separate not-for-profit entity that raises funds and cultivates stakeholders for parks and recreation. (This workgroup is a response to strategic masterplan goals A2.c, A3.a, B1.a, B1.b, B1.c, B3.b, B3.f, E1.b.)  Discuss pertinent issues with the City Attorney’s office and the leadership of Friends of Yvonne Richardson Center regarding a non-profit supporting a city department.  Initiate ways to fund the acquisition of new park land, unbudgeted capital needs and recreation scholarships for all sports and activities.  Develop strategies to increase community involvement, awareness and volunteerism.  Discuss ways to create and develop social-media-based groups around each individual park, networking them with Friends of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation. 2. Communication and Signage. The purpose of this workgroup is to investigate ways to promote the tremendous resources of our parks, trails, cultural assets and historical sites. (This workgroup is a response to strategic masterplan goals A2.a, A2.b, A2.g, C1.g, D1.b.)  Identify ways to promote our parks while relieving the burden of the city’s communication department.  Create a social-media based public-relations strategy to further promote our park assets in the community. Investigate hiring a local PR firm.  Partner with other city organizations, such as Experience Fayetteville, to enhance public awareness, realizing that visitors and locals may know little about our park system.  Work with staff to consider ways to enhance signage in our park system, including utilizing current smartphone technology. 3. Policies and Partnerships. The purpose of this workgroup is to review the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, the city ordinances related to parks and trails and consider the creation of policies to enhance park and recreation partnerships. (This workgroup is a response to strategic masterplan goals A2.f, B1.g, B3.a, B3.c, B3.d, C1.c, C3.b, D3.a, D3.d.)  Facilitate conversations about our Parkland Dedication Ordinance and how it can be improved to meet the future needs of our park system.  Review the City Ordinances that pertain to our park system and make recommendations for revision.  Discuss the possibility of aligning City Wards and park quadrants.  Investigate other city committees and discuss if the PRAB needs its own by-laws.  Review our current partnerships and determine if our partnerships need more formal agreements and review the Park Activity Schedule to identify possible new partners.  Investigate policies for positive responses to park users who are unhoused.