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100 W. Rock St. Suite 246
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Board Agenda
Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
Monday, February 2, 2026
5:30 PM
Members
Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27)
Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27)
Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26)
Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26)
David McNeil (Exp: 12/28)
Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28)
Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27)
Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28)
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
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Zoom Information
Webinar ID:
898 8677 7199
Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ph02cGl6R3yNks05MFlkYg
Call to Order
Roll Call
Minutes
Approval of the January PNRCAAB Meeting Minutes.
New Business
New Committee Formation
Underwood Park Art Donation: Alison Jumper
Reports and Presentations
Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh
Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham
Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren
Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack
Announcements
Upcoming Programs and Events
February 1 Summer Camp Registration Opens
February 1 Adult Sport League Registration Opens
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February 21 Hiking with a Forester: Kessler Regional Park
February 23 Adult Soccer Starts: Kessler Regional Park
March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler Regional Park
Next Meeting Date: March 2,
2026
Adjournment
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Meeting Minutes
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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
January 5, 2026
5:30 PM
Members
Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27)
Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26)
Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27)
Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28)
David McNiel (Exp: 12/28)
Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26)
Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27)
Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28)
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 January 5, 2026 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
January 5, 2026
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Webinar ID: 836 7513 5276
Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3MwrBUN6RsaM_VeLhp6R-w
Call to Order
Director Alison Jumper called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Yarri Davis, Sky Caldwell, Elizabeth Cunningham, Josh McGee, David McNiel,
Dell Hall, Doug Walsh, Coleman Warren, Melissa Zabecki
Minutes
Approval of the December Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.
December 2025 PNRCAAB Minutes
Approval of the December 2025 Minutes motion made by Davis, Cunningham to
second.
PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0.
Link to video archive for further reference: https://reflect-fayetteville-
ar.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/9305?channel=1
New Business
Welcome New Members
Director Jumper to welcome three new board members.
Officer Elections
Sky Caldwell nominated Yarri Davis to Chair the board, Zabecki to second. Davis
accepted the nomination to Chair. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0.
Davis to nominate Sky Caldwell for Vice Chair, Cunningham to second. Caldwell to
accept. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0.
Committee Member Assignments: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Arts
Council and Active Transportation Committee
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Cunningham to give an update on BGSO that they are looking to bring more
members to the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Board, which is fiduciary in nature.
Davis motioned to keep Cunningham serving on PNRCAAB until she moves out of
state later this year.
PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0
Walsh to give a basic rundown of the duties of serving on the Active Transportation
Committee as a current advisory member. Davis to motion for Walsh to continue
serving on this subcommittee as a Parks Board member, Cunningham to second.
PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0
The Arts Council subcommittee seat is vacant. Davis to call for a volunteer from
PNRCAAB to serve in that capacity; Coleman Warren to volunteer. Zabecki to
second. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0
Future Orientation Date
The orientation date for PNRCAAB set for Jan. 26 at 4 p.m.
Reports and Presentations
Active Transportation Advisory Committee Report: Doug Walsh
Walsh to report that the Active Transportation Committee is looking at sidewalks and
trail plans for the coming year. Gordon Long Bridge is still waiting for the green light
but is currently still held up by FEMA. Walsh discussed sidewalks and trails, both
being designed and worked on currently.
Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham
An experienced horticulturist has been hired at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks,
per Cunningham. The director is working on proposals for corporate memberships.
Winter Glow, a December event, was condensed into one evening instead of one
weekend like in previous years. A bridal shower open house is to be hosted in
January to learn about BGSO as a wedding venue. The Arkansas Gardening school
event is also being held in January.
Arts Council Report
N/A
Partnership Committee Report
Partnership Committee duties were outlined by Cunningham and Davis. This
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Committee exists to assist Parks & Rec by reaching out to area schools and other
local partners to build relationships.
HMR and Construction Report: Zach Foster
Staff to present an overview of our Mission, Vision and Values for the department.
Construction Report: Walker Park grading, retaining walls, and storm drains were
recently installed. Underwood has continued work on the structural base and
drainage for the parking lot. Bryce Davis dog park will be open soon. Playground
installation is ongoing. Y.R.C.C. and Buddy Hayes Park sidewalks are lain, the
amphitheater and creek restoration are ongoing. HMR reports numbers are down for
November.
Park Land Dedication
N/A
Announcements
Upcoming Programs and Events
January 6 YRCC Spring Afterschool Starts- YRCC
January 7 Urban Forestry Advisory Board Meeting-
Rock St Public Meeting Room
January 10 Fayetteville Community Forester,
Dendrochronology Class- Rock St Public
Meeting Room
January 24 Frozen Toes Trail Race- Mt. Kessler
Regional Park
January 31 Youth Soccer Registration Closes
Next Meeting Date: February 2, 2026
Adjournment
Davis made a motion to adjourn, Cunningham to second at 6:07 p.m.
PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0.
Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison
2021 - 2025
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD 2024-2025 YTD 2024-2025
4,088,645$ 4,687,799$ 4,995,902$ 5,290,375$ 5,324,711$ 0.6%$34,336
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