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Home My WebLink About2026-04-06 - Agendas - Final 113 W Mountain St Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Agenda City Hall Meeting Room 101 / Virtual Meeting via Zoom Monday, April 6, 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 McNiel (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 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board April 6, 2026 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Zoom Information Webinar ID: 884 4804 0140 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1YgugoPoT1ShU57LRVG8gQ Passcode: 575664 Call to Order Roll Call Minutes Approval of the March PNRCAAB Meeting Minutes. New Business Approval to Utilize Parkland Dedication Funds for the Design of Kessler Soccer Improvements: Ted Jack Reports and Presentations Urban Forestry Update: John Scott Park Land Dedication Update: Ted Jack Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis 2025 Parks and Recreation Annual Report: Alison Jumper Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack Park Land Dedication Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board April 6, 2026 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3 Monarch Summers Development Name: Monarch Summers Engineer: Strand (B. Payne) Owner: Goose Creek Addition LLC Location: 6061 W Dot Tipton Rd Parcel ID Number: 765-16202-650 Park Quadrant: SW Development Size: 66 ac Units: 264 single-family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: $287,496 Nearby Existing Parks: Harmony Pointe Park, Owl Creek Park, Woolsey Farmstead, Woolsey Wet Prairie Developer’s Request: Fee-in-lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-in-lieu Justification: Proximity to existing parks PNRCAAB Recommendation: Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events April 6 Fayetteville Youth Baseball Games Begin: Kessler April 12 Outdoor Fayetteville Trail First Aid Response: Fire Department Training Center April 13 Youth 4 and Under T-ball Begins: Gary Hampton April 13 Outdoor Fayetteville Intro to Fishing: Lake Fayetteville Marina April 16 Outdoor Fayetteville Archery Basics: Lake Fayetteville Marina April 18 Tree Giveway at Farmers Market: Fayetteville Square April 20 Amazing Tree Plaque Unveiling: Wilson Park April 20 Talking to the Trees April 21 Three Documentaries with Panel Discussions: Fayetteville Public Library April 22 Earth Day Panel Discussion Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board April 6, 2026 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 4 April 22 Outdoor Fayetteville Beginner Kayaking: Lake Fayetteville Marina April 23 Documentary: Fayetteville Public Library April 23 Spring Semester X-Factor Ends: YRCC April 24 No YRCC Afterschool: YRCC April 24 Arbor Day April 24 Weekend Starts Begin: Upper Ramble April 25 Rumble Pickleball Tournament: Wilson Park April 25 Lake Fayetteville Land & Paddle Cleanup: Lake Fayetteville Marina April 25 YRCC Shoe Giveaway with Samaritan's Feet: YRCC April 27 YRCC Teen Takeover Ends: YRCC May 2 Spring Square 2 Square: Upper Ramble May 2 Tree Anatomy and Function: Jordan Annex Meeting Room May 2 YRCC Basketball Classes End: YRCC Next Meeting Date: May 4, 2026 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. 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 March 2, 2026 Page 1 of 5 113 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 March 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 McNiel (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 A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board was held on March 2, 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 March 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Webinar ID:883 5612 1815 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWXW4t0nRjKsjCJ_AdNalg Call to Order Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Yarri Davis, Sky Caldwell, Elizabeth Cunningham, David McNiel, Dell Hall, Coleman Warren, Doug Walsh, Melissa Zabecki Absent: Josh McGee Minutes . Approval of the February Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs Meeting Minutes. Approval of the March Minutes. Hall to motion for approval, Cunningham to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0 Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video on Demand Archive for a detailed discussion of the item New Business Kessler Mountain Skills Park - OORC Davis to recuse himself from Board duties to act as presenter of the proposed Kessler Mountain Skills Park | OORC adaptive design concept. The park addition will be privately funded by donors, and besides permission to use the existing 15-acre park space, they have also asked for a long-term maintenance support partnership with the City of Fayetteville. Davis to propose site-compatible features, making sure to add adaptive design features as well. Davis to declare that the new skill-building addition would benefit the local NICA community, off-road cyclists, our existing and established recreation brand, and the public. ADEQ requirements will be adhered to, with staff working with OORC to submit a proposal with a professional engineer registered in the state of Arkansas to address all requirements as such. Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 3 of 5 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Caldwell to propose a resolution in support, Zabecki to second the motion for resolution. PNRCAAB Motion: 7-0-0. Reports and Presentations Parks and Recreation Spring Program Overview: Tiffany Hoover Assistant Superintendent Tiffany Hoover to give an overview of spring recreation. Youth and Adult soccer seasons launched at Kessler Soccer Complex in March. Adult and Youth softball began spring seasons at Gary Hampton and Lake Fayetteville. Racket sports also kicked off in March, offering Youth and Adult leagues in pickleball and tennis at Wilson Park. Pickleball Tournament Wilson Park Rumble is planned for the end of April at Wilson Park. The YRCC's after-school program runs daily in the newly expanded facility. A daily Spring Break camp will also be hosted at the Center again this year, along with a home school PE program 2 x's a week for the rest of the school year. More teens have been participating, so YRCC created a Teens-only night. The Little Hoops basketball program is new at the YRCC for K - 2nd grade, and teaches basketball fundamentals. Spring Square 2 Square Bike Ride, offered in both the spring and fall, is in its 11th year collaborating with Bentonville Parks, and will finish in the Upper Ramble. Other events taking place in the Parks: the Pro Cup at Centennial, and Ragnar Trail Race in April. Swim lessons registration opened in March and staff are interviewing for seasonal summer staff as well. Adult Volleyball wraps up on March 17. Fayetteville Youth Baseball season also began at Kessler and White River Baseball Complexes. Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh n/a Botanical Gardens Reports: Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham to report on Botanical Gardens' upcoming events. Encourages BGO membership to receive early entry, discounts and other member benefits. Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren Warren to report that the Arts Council selected Nelson Hackett finalists to present proposals for the next section of mural. CAP application reviews are to occur in April. Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis Josh McGee has been named Chair of Field and Partnership committee. Land has been reviewed, and new members are up to speed before the next meeting. Memorial Bench Program Update Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 4 of 5 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Melissa Evans to report that Parks Planning has updated the Memorial Bench Program, with the program now offering a digital application process and fee structure to have a bench dedicated with a plaque and placed in Parks. Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack Ted Jack to report on construction updates and HMR report details. Walker Park progress continues with courts being poured and field space being sectioned off, with lights also being added for evening recreation capability. Bryce Davis is looking to wrap up by early fall, the dog park is almost complete and more work continues on the playground. Underwood moves along with concrete being poured for pickleball courts. HMR is down 1.6% from last year at this time. Park Land Dedication Next Chapter Neighborhood Development Name: Next Chapter Neighborhood Engineer: Crafton Tull (T. Woessner) Owner: KTB Limited Partnership Location: West Of W Crane Ct And North Of N Raven Ln Parcel ID Number: 765-16658-022, 765-16658-050 Park Quadrant: NW Development Size: 39 Ac Units: 274 Land Dedication Requirement: 6.3 Ac Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: N/A Nearby Existing Parks: Underwood Park, Wilson Springs Preserve, Gary Hamptson Softball Complex, Clabber Creek Trail Corridor Developer’S Request: Land Dedication Staff Recommendation: Land Dedication Justification: Continuation Of An Agreement Involving Underwood Park. Next Chapter neighborhood is adjacent to Underwood Park and staff requests land dedication of 6.3 acres. It's 16.1 acres and is proposed to include 274 single-family homes. Cunningham to motion for approval, Hall to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Announcements Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Upcoming Programs and Events March 4 YRCC All-Stars Basketball Starts- YRCC March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler March 9 Adult Softball Starts: Gary Hampton And Lake Fayetteville March 9 Youth Softball Starts: Gary Hampton March 10 Invasive Plant Class Session 1: Veterans Park March 10 Spring Pickleball Starts: Wilson Park March 11 Spring Tennis Starts: Wilson Park March 14 Invasive Plant Class Session 2: Veterans Park March 21 Clabber Creek Invasive Pull- Clabber Creek March 23- March 27 YRCC Spring Break Camp April 4 Hiking With A Forester- Lake Fayetteville Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2026 Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Cunningham, Warren to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2022 - 2026 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 YTD 2025-2026 YTD 2025-2026 578,827$ 738,524$ 732,325$ 774,520$ 807,055$ 4.2%$32,535 Year to Date Total Comparison $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 $3 8 9 , 2 6 9 $4 7 8 , 1 9 2 $4 5 7 , 9 5 6 $5 2 1 , 5 0 0 $4 6 4 , 7 8 9 $3 9 8 , 6 1 0 $4 0 8 , 4 4 6 $0 $0 $0 $0 $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 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026