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Rock St. Suite 246 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Agenda Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom Wednesday, September 3, 2025 5:30 PM Members Chair Stephen Sheely (Exp: 12/25) Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Sarah Downing (Exp: 12/25) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) Hugh Kincaid (Exp: 12/25) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26) City Staff Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board September 3, 2025 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Zoom Information Webinar ID: 848 5323 1208 Passcode: 618335 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aKohn7KbQXuv52p9PHn-Cg Call to Order Roll Call Minutes Approval of July & August 2025 PNRCAAB Minutes. Reports and Presentations Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing Park Land Dedication Meadow Valley Trail Apartments Development Name: Meadow Valley Trial Apartments Engineer: Crafton Tull (C. Gardner) Owner: Razorback Housing LLC Location: Elm St & Leverett Ave Parcel ID Number: 765-05140-000 Park Quadrant: NW Development Size: 14.4 AC Units: 278 multi-family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: $264,656.00 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board September 3, 2025 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3 Nearby Existing Parks: Lewis Park, Gregory Park, Gordon Long Park, Razorback Greenway Developer's Request: Fee-in-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-in-Lieu Justification Proximity to Existing Parks PNRCAAB Recommendation: New Business Aquatic Feasibility Study Presentation: Lee Farmer Ordinance Amendment 97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson: Lee Farmer Park Naming Near South Yard Development: Ted Jack SE Parkland Dedication Funds at Walker Park: Ted Jack Advisory Board Roles/Responsibilities: Alison Jumper Partnership Subcomittee: Steve Sheely Social Media: Steve Sheely Project Construction and HMR Update: Ted Jack Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events Weekend Starts runs each Friday in the Lower Ramble or Upper Ramble from 5:30- 7:30 pm, August 15 through October 17. September 1 Wilson Park Pool Closes for Season September 2 YRCC Fall Afterschool Starts: YRCC Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board September 3, 2025 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 4 September 6 Community Forester, Invasive Plants 1: Mount Sequoyah Woods Pavilion September 8 Outdoor Fayetteville Archery Basics: Lake Fayetteville September 8 Underwood Park Groundbreaking Ceremony September 9 Fall Pickleball / Tennis Starts: Wilson Park September 10 Outdoor Fayetteville, Beginner Kayaking: Lake Fayetteville September 11 Community Forester, Invasive Plants 2: Veterans Park Large Pavilion September 13 Lake Fayetteville Cleanup: Veterans Park/Lake Fayetteville September 15 Outdoor Fayetteville, Intro to Fishing: Lake Fayetteville September 17 Fall X-Factor Starts: YRCC September 20 Invasive Pull: Clabber Creek Hiking with a Forester: Ozark Natural Science Center at Lake Fayetteville September 21 Walker Park and Gulley Park Splash Pad Close for Season September 29 Outdoor Fayetteville, Intro to Disc Golf: Walker Park October 1 Outdoor Fayetteville, Beginner Kyaking: Lake Fayetteville October 4 Make A Difference Day: Tsa La Gi Trail October 4 Community Forester, Right Tree, Right Location: Rock Street Public Meeting Room October 7 Community Forester, Right Tree, Right Location: Rock Street Public Meeting Room October 9 -10 Phantasma in the Ramble: Lower Ramble October 11 Phantasma in the Ramble: Upper Ramble Celebration of Trees: Springs Street Parking Garage and Square Fall Square 2 Square: Upper Ramble Next Meeting Date: October 6, 2025 Adjournment NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board meetings may be attended in- person or virtually. Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a designated time during the meeting. Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board September 3, 2025 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 5 The audience may attend the meeting via telephone by dialing (Toll Free) 888-475-4499. As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers. Meeting Minutes July 7, 2025 Page 1 of 4 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 100 W. Rock St. Suite 246 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom July 7, 2025 5:30 PM Members Chair Stephen Sheely (Exp: 12/25) Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Sarah Downing (Exp: 12/25) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) Hugh Kincaid (Exp: 12/25) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26) City Staff Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board was held on July 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Suite 246 of the City Hall Rock Street Annex Building, located at 100 W. Rock Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Zoom Information Meeting Minutes July 7, 2025 Page 2 of 4 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G_TdbkSoST27lVO1qU7L3A Join by Telephone: (Toll Free) 888-475-4499 Webinar ID: 837 4080 8721 Passcode: 148447 Call to Order Vice Chair Downing called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Downing, Cunningham, Hall, Kincaid, Walsh, Zabecki Absent: Sheely, Davis, Caldwell Approval of the June 2, 2025, Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Meeting Minutes. Zabecki motioned for *approval, Cunningham to second. Approved with an edit, Kincaid was present at the May PNRCAAB Meeting. PNRCAAB Motion: 6-0-0. Park Land Dedication PNRAAB Recommendation: Walsh to move for approval, Zabecki to second. Motion: 6-0-0. Teague's Farm Subdivision Development Name: Teague's Farm Subdivision Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates Owner: Frances Teague Location: 3900 W Dinsmore Trail Parcel ID Number: 765-22366-800, 765-22366-901 Park Quadrant: SW Development Size: ~60 Acres Units: 195 Single-Family And 79 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $287,563 Nearby Existing Parks: Centennial Park, Holland Park, Woolsey Farmstead, Woolsey Wet Prairie, Owl Creek Trail Corridor Meeting Minutes July 7, 2025 Page 3 of 4 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu Justification Proximity To Nearby Parks Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Reports and Presentations Board members to give subcommittee updates. Active Transportation Advisory Committee Report: Doug Walsh Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Botanical Garden Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. New Business Park Impact Fee Study: Ted Jack Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Ordinance Amendment 97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson: Lee Farmer Tabled until August meeting. Recreation Partner Overview: Lee Farmer Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Subcommittee Discussion Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Meeting Minutes July 7, 2025 Page 4 of 4 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Project Construction and HMR Update: Ted Jack Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Announcements Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Upcoming Programs and Events July 7-11 Outdoor Adventure Camp 4: Lake Fayetteville July 7-10 Pickleball Camp 2: Wilson Park July 10 Gulley Park Concert, Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion: Gulley Park July 11 Movies In The Park, Shrek: Walker Park July 12 Story Time With Mr. Troy: Ramble July 14-18 Outdoor Adventure Camp 5: Lake Fayetteville July 14-17 Tennis Camp 2: Wilson Park July 15 Community Forester, Tree Anatomy And Function 1: Fayetteville Public Library July 17 Gulley Park Concert, Dandelion Heart: Gulley Park July 18 Dive-In Movie 2, The Minecraft Movie: Wilson Park Pool July 19 Community Forester, Tree Anatomy And Function 2: Fayetteville Public Library July 21-24 Pickleball Camp 3: Wilson Park July 21-25 Camp Wilson 1: Wilson Park July 24 Gulley Park Concert, King Cabbage Brass Band: Gulley Park July 25 Movie In The Park, National Treasure: Lewis Park July 25 Last Day Of YRCC Camps: YRCC July 26 Dickson Street Mile: Upper Ramble July 28- August 1 Camp Wilson 2: Wilson Park July 31 Gulley Park Concert, Ultra Suede: Gulley Park Next Meeting Date: August 4, 2025 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 Page 1 of 6 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov 100 W. Rock St. Suite 246 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom August 4, 2025 5:30 PM Members Chair Stephen Sheely (Exp: 12/25) Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Sarah Downing (Exp: 12/25) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) Hugh Kincaid (Exp: 12/25) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26) City Staff Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board was held on August 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Suite 246 of the City Hall Rock Street Annex Building, located at 100 W. Rock Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas.. Zoom Information Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 Page 2 of 6 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RV9iurPkR6ChrvWhCJWqwg Join by Telephone: (Toll Free) 888-475-4499 Webinar ID: 865 2613 9913 Passcode: 618335 Call to Order Chair Steve Sheely called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Sheely, Caldwell, Cunningham, Davis, Downing, Hall, Kincaid, Walsh, Zabecki Park Land Dedication: Zach Foster Mitchell Street Townhomes Mitchell Street Townhomes Development Name: Mitchell Street Townhomes Engineer: Enigneering Services, Inc (C. Plumlee) Owner: NWARECO LLC; Wild Card Ventures LLC Location: 1757 W Mitchell St Parcel ID Number: 765-07564-000 Park Quadrant: SW Development Size: 0.7 Ac Units: 6 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $5,712.00 Nearby Existing Parks: Markham Hill Woods, Centennial Park, Hotz Park, Finger Park, Tsa-La-Gi Bike Park, World Peace Wetland Prairie, Town Branch Trail Corridor Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu Justification Proximity To Existing Parks 1. Sheely to ask for a show of hands in favor. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Ashwood Townhomes Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 Page 3 of 6 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Ashwood Townhomes Development Name: Ashwood Townhomes Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates (J. Inman) Owner: Ashwood Partners LLC Location: W Of S Razorback Rd And S Of Ashwood Ave Parcel ID Number: 765-04058-000, 765-15399-000, And 765-03019- 000 Park Quadrant: SW Development Size: 4.1 Ac Units: 140 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $133,280.00 Nearby Existing Parks: Greathouse Park, Tsa-La-Gi Bike Park, Cato Springs Trail Corridor, Town Branch Trail Corridor, Finger Park Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu Justification Proximity To Existing Parks 2. Sheely to ask for a show of hands in favor. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Reports and Presentations Board members to give subcommittee updates. Active Transportation Advisory Committee Report: Doug Walsh Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Botanical Garden Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. New Business South Yard Park Land Naming Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 Page 4 of 6 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Discussion was postponed until the September PNRCAAB meeting. Still looking for name suggestions. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Park Impact Fee The Parks Board discussed the Park Impact Fee study, findings and implications recently conducted by Staff. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. • Concern about asking for only 30% of the amount of the maximum allowable impact fee was expressed and that this would not allow the City to offset the impact of population growth. It was expressed that if the fee was assessed at this low rate, a large amount of bond funds would need to be devoted to Parks to offset the low fee. • Concern about being able to update the fee frequently, and as needed, was discussed. The construction inflation index was favored, but the idea of having a component that adjusted for changes in land values was identified as valuable. It was noted that the land value used in the study appears low. Staff will search for an efficient method to achieve this. • Being able to describe how future impact fees will be used was noted as being important for future conversations. • Next steps were discussed, which included a great deal of work to prepare for adopting the impact fee should council decide to pursue the impact fee. The timeline to accomplish that is difficult to access, but staff expect at least 3–4 months. • A discussion on the merits of including commercial and other development in the park impact fee structure was identified as a possible future direction. The board discussed that many people from surrounding towns come to Fayetteville to work, play, to shop, etc., and they use the Parks system, and other forms of development could help mediate that impact on the Parks system. An example was residents from towns that have splash pads coming to Fayetteville. • A discussion of zones was held and was favorable to what was proposed except for increasing the amount of funds from other zones that could be used on special-use facilities from 25% to 30%. Special-use facilities, which are unique facilities that have a citywide service radius, will be further defined in future work. • Discussed that there will be some changes to the work of the Parks board if the PIF is adopted. That will need to be explored further. PNRCAAB Recommendation: 9-0-0 Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 Page 5 of 6 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov meeting. PNRCAAB Subcommittee Discussion Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Project Construction and HMR Update Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Ted Jack HMR updates will be available at next month's PNRCAAB meeting. Announcements Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. August PNRCAAB Announcements August 4-8 Camp Wilson August 9 St. James Backepack Giveaway: YRCC August 9 Tree Care: Session 1 August 11 Wilson Pool - Reduced Hours Begin August 12 Tree Care: Session 2 August 15 Weekend Starts August 18 Adult Soccer Begins: Kessler Fields August 18 Afterschool Program Behind (Tentative): YRCC August 22 Movies In The Park- E.T.: Lewis Fields August 23 Youth Soccer Begins: Kessler Fields August 25 Adult Softball Begins: Gary Hampton And Lake Fayetteville August 25 Adult Kickball Begins: Lake Fayetteville August 29 Weekend Starts September 1 Wilson Pool- Last Day Of Season Next Meeting Date: August 4, 2025 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Meeting Minutes August 4, 2025 Page 6 of 6 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2021 - 2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD 2024-2025 YTD 2024-2025 2,182,176$ 2,576,978$ 2,876,318$ 2,922,497$ 3,013,006$ 3.1%$90,508 Year to Date Total Comparison $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 $4 6 7 , 2 2 5 $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 $4 1 9 , 0 4 0 $3 8 1 , 6 8 1 $3 5 6 , 8 4 2 $4 1 4 , 1 5 4 $4 3 5 , 3 5 5 $4 3 6 , 9 7 3 $4 4 0 , 1 1 3 $4 1 1 , 1 9 9 $3 7 9 , 5 6 4 $4 0 5 , 7 2 0 $4 6 1 , 6 6 0 $4 4 0 , 2 5 0 $4 3 2 , 3 9 1 $3 8 2 , 5 8 6 $3 4 9 , 7 3 9 $4 0 1 , 0 8 8 $2 9 4 , 4 6 6 $5 3 2 , 4 5 9 $5 0 7 , 1 6 9 $4 5 4 , 9 9 0 $3 9 4 , 9 2 8 $4 5 3 , 8 4 4 $4 7 6 , 6 1 9 $5 4 6 , 0 9 0 $4 9 6 , 3 9 6 $4 0 5 , 2 6 2 $3 6 9 , 2 5 8 $3 8 7 , 9 7 1 $4 4 8 , 1 5 0 $4 6 5 , 5 7 9 $4 8 7 , 3 4 6 $4 4 9 , 4 4 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 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 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025