HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 4693 ORDINANCE NO. 4 6 9 3
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE VARIOUS PROVISIONS
OF §97.070 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAKES
FAYETTEVILLE, SEQUOYAH AND WILSON TO ALLOW
THE SOLAR SPLASH INTERNATIONAL BOATING
COMPETITION TO BE HELD ON LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
IN JUNE 2006
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on March 7, 2005, voted
unanimously to host the Solar Splash Boating Competition on Lake Fayetteville in June
of 2006 and recommended a waiver be passed by the City Council to allow this event to
be held; and
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Staff recommends that
Fayetteville host this international collegiate solar powered boating contest and waive the
normal no "boat racing" and no large wake rules for City lakes in order to conduct this
event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
agrees to host the Solar Splash International Collegiate Boating Competition on Lake
Fayetteville in June of 2006 and hereby waives provisions of §97.070 concerning
permits, wake limits, boat racing and any other provisions necessary to host this event on
Lake Fayetteville in June, 2006.
PASSED and APPROVED this 511' day of April, 2005.
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City Council Meeting of April 5, 2005
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operation `
Connie Edmonston, Director of Parks and Recreation LY
From: David Wright, Recreation Superintendent
Date: March 17, 2005
Subject: An exemption of City Ordinances relating to Recreational Activities at Lake
Fayetteville to host Solar Splash Boating Competition on June of 2006
RECOMMENDATION
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Staff and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
(PRAB) recommends for City Council to approve an exemption of the Lake Recreation
Ordinance that would allow Solar Splash International Boating Competition to be hosted
at Lake Fayetteville in June 2006.
BACKGROUND
The Solar Splash competition is the World Championship of solar/electric boating. It is
an international collegiate boating competition between electrical and mechanical
engineering students working together as a team to overcome design challenges and
create a successful solar/electric boat. Universities from all over the country, design and
build boats that are charged using solar energy during the competition. The competition
consists of seven scoring categories, including four events on the water. Categories
include technical report, visual presentation, workmanship, qualifying event, solar slalom
event, sprint event, and endurance event. The sprint is a 300 meter race that will run
parallel to Lake Fayetteville dam. The endurance element will consist of a rectangular
course that will be in the western part of the lake. The event traditionally attracts
approximately thirty (30) teams to the community.
This item was presented to the PRAB on February 7, 2005 where it was tabled to allow
for public input. During the month, only positive remarks were made to Staff and PRAB.
At the March 7, 2005 meeting, PRAB unanimously voted to host the event and to request
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for City Council to approve an exemption from the City of Fayetteville Lake Ordinances
in order to host this event.
When discussing Solar Splash with the University of Arkansas, Parks and Recreation
Staff expressed a concern about closing Lake Fayetteville during the summer months.
The Lake collects fees from users and closing would certainly cost the City and Boatdock
Contractor daily revenue. The Solar Splash hosts agreed to pay a rental fee for the
facility. PRAB will approve the fee which will be an average of fees collected in 2004
and 2005 during the event's scheduled week in June. This fee is estimated to be
approximately $ 1 ,600. Event organizers are satisfied with the fee and have already
received local support for funding.
The Lake Fayetteville dam offers an exceptional site for the public to view the event.
Event organizers are looking into the possibility to hosting a 5K run in collaboration with
the event.
DISCUSSION
The Solar Splash event will take place in June of 2006. There are two tentative dates for
the event. The preferred option is June 15-19. This week will have the lowest impact on
our recreational softball programs held at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex since it
would be an off-week between spring and summer softball seasons. The second option is
June 22-26. Although softball will be played during that week, games for the evening
will not begin until 6:30 pm. This will be close to the time the competitors begin closing
down for the day. There will be some overlap; however, it will be minimal. The exact
event dates has not been determined at this point.
This event will require the operations of Lake Fayetteville to be closed for fishing or
boating from Thursday through Sunday. Competitors will start setting up for the event
on Wednesday, which will not interfere with the normal boat dock operations. The
competition will begin on the lake on Thursday. Event organizers suggested a couple of
time frames daily would be given where boat stall occupants could access their boats.
Just as in Buffalo, New York, event organizers will be responsible for carrying their own
liability insurance. The City will not be held responsible for their event. A contract will
be created at a later date to include liability insurance coverage, facility regulations, as
well as rental fee for the facility.
Lake Fayetteville was selected as the preferred site for the 2006 Solar Splash Event. This
request is made to City Council at such an early date in order to establish that all City
requirements have been met. Attached is a copy of PRAB Meeting minutes and the
current Lake Ordinances. If you have any questions, please call me at 444-3481 .
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE VARIOUS PROVISIONS
OF §97.070 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAKES
FAYETTEVILLE, SEQUOYAH AND WILSON TO ALLOW
THE SOLAR SPLASH INTERNATIONAL BOATING
COMPETITION TO BE HELD ON LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
IN JUNE 2006
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on March7, 2001 , voted
unanimously to host the Solar Splash Boating Competition on Lake Fayetteville in June
of 2006 and recommended a waiver be passed by the City Council to allow this event to
be held; and
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Parks and recreation Staff recommends that
Fayetteville host this international collegiate solar powered boating contest and waive the
normal no "boat racing" and no large wake rules for City lakes in order to conduct this
event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
agrees to host the Solar Splash International Collegiate Boating Competition on Lake
Fayetteville in June of 2006 and hereby waives provisions of §97.070 concerning
permits, wake limits, boat racing and any other provisions necessary to host this event on
Lake Fayetteville in June, 2006.
PASSED and APPROVED this 5w day of April, 2005.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
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By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE IX GENERAL REGULATIONS
97.068 Camping Prohibited
No person in a park shall set up or use tents, (a) Each person 16 years of age or
shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the older is required to purchase a
purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any fishing permit for fishing on each
person bring in or leave in a city park after lake or any stream within the city
dosing hours any structure or vehicle to be used owned lake property.
or that could be used for such purpose, such as
house trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon or the (b) A boating permit applies to the boat
like. rather than the occupants thereof.
(Code 1965, §17A-20; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code (c) All daily permits are only good
1991, §97.068) during the day of purchase.
Cross reference(s).Penalty, §97.999.
97.069 Horseback Riding (C) Boat docking. Boat docking shall be
g permitted at the boat dodos at Lake
No person in a park shall ride a horse except in Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah on a space
Combs Park or on designated bridle trails. available basis.
Where permitted, horses shall be thoroughly
broken and property restrained and ridden with (1) Fees:
due care, and shall not be allowed to graze or go
unattended, nor shall they be hitched to any rock, Lake Fayetteville:
tree, or shrub.
• Residents per boat, annually
(Code 1965, §17A-22; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code $200.00.
1991 , §97.069) • Nonresidents per boat, annually
Cross referenee(s) -Penatry, §97.999. $260.00.
97.070 Recreational Activities At Lake Sequoyah:
Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah And Per boat, annually $80.00.
Wilson
(D) Fishing. All fishing shall be done only from
(A) Hours. Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, the lake bank or boat. No wading,
and Lake Wilson shall be open to the swimming, or belly boats shall be permitted.
general public throughout the year from Arkansas Game and Fish regulations shall
sunrise to sunset daily and shall be closed control the number and size of fish which
each day from sunset to sunrise; provided, may be caught, however, the Fayetteville
each lake shall be closed Thanksgiving Day. Parks and Recreation Division may provide
The boat docks shall be closed on additional requirements necessary to
December 24th and shall remain closed manage the fish population. All persons
through January 14th. should check with the boat dock operator
before fishing. It shall be unlawful for any
(B) Permits for fishing and boating. person fishing to use trot lines, set lines, limb
lines, cast nets, yo-yo's or jug fishing.
(1) Permits:
(E) Boating. A boating permit for each boat
• Season fishing permit $20.00 per must be purchased before its use on the
individual for both lakes (65 and lake. All boats must be docked at the boat
over $15.00). landing at lake dosing time. No boats
• Season boating permit $20.00 per except those used by lake employees will be
individual for both lakes (65 and docked at any other location on the lake.
over $15.00).
• Daily fishing permits $2.00 per (F) Place of entry. All persons are warned to
individual for each lake (65 and enter the lake for boating or fishing only
over $1 .00). through the entrance at the lake office.
• Daily boating/launching permits Persons entering the lake property from any
$2.00 per individual for each lake other location shall be considered
(65 and over $1 .00). trespassing and subject to prosecution.
(2) Miscellaneous. (G) Use of motors on boats.
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FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE IX GENERAL REGULATIONS
(1 ) In the event that motors are used on property at any time.
boats, the boats shall be operated in (M) Use of motor vehicles. No person at Lake
such a manner that they will not Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, or Lake Wilson
endanger other boats or the occupants shall drive a motor vehicle or ride a
thereof and shall not be operated in motorcycle, ATV or bicycle on other than a
such a manner as to create heavy paved vehicular road or path designated for
waves causing undue erosion of the that purpose.
shoreline.
(N) Revoking permits. The city shall have the
(2) No boats shall be permitted within 500 right to revoke any permit issued under this
feet of the spillway of Lake Sequoyah. section if it is determined that the permittee
willfully violated any of the provisions of this
(3) No houseboats, water skiing, or jet skis section. When a permit is revoked, there will
allowed. Speeding and boat racing is be no refunds.
not permitted and each outboard motor
operator is cautioned to operate his (Code 1965, §13-12; Ord. No. 2274, 9-7-76; Ord. No.
motor in a safe and Cautious manner. 2903, 3.1-83; Ord. No. 3164, 1-21-86; Ord. No. 3203,
Failure to abide by this requirement will 8-5-86; Ord. No. 3437, 7-5-89; Ord. No. 3533, 2-19-91 ;
cause loss of boating permit. The dock Ord. No. 4168, 6-1-99; Code 1991, §97.070)
operator shall revoke the boating permit Cross reference(s)—Penalty, §97.999.
of any boat which in his judgment is
unsafe, overloaded, or operated in a
careless manner. 97,077-97.079 Reserved
(4) All state laws governing boats must be
complied with before using a boat on
any city lake. Facilities for docking or
landing of boats will be provided,
however, the city will not be responsible ARTICLE VI
for any damage or theft of boats, motors
or equipment left in boats at docks. CONDUCT IN PARKS
(H) Picnicking or other recreational activities. 97,080 Gambling Prohibited;
Picnicking is permitted on any part of Lake Recreational Activities To Take Place
Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, or Lake Wilson
or land surrounding said lakes, except within Only In Suitable Areas
restricted nature areas, which are controlled No person in a park shall gamble, or participate
by the city. Overnight camping is allowed in, or abet any game of chance. Nor shall any
only by special group permit. person take part in or abet the playing of other
fortes of recreation except in areas set apart for
(1) Committing nuisances. No person shall or conducive to the particular forth of recreation.
commit any nuisance while on Lake
Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, and Lake (Code 1965, §17A-21; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code
Wilson or any of the land surrounding the 1991, §97.080)
lakes belonging to the city, nor shall any Crosa reference(s)—Penalty, §97.999.
trash or other materials be thrown into the
lakes or left about the shore line or on the 9 es 97,081 Intoxicating Beverages
premises of any lake. 9
No person in a park shall bring into or consume
(J) Fishing and boating prohibited near intake alcoholic beverages within a city park, nor shall
tower. No one shall climb upon, enter, or any person enter a park when under the
fish from the intake towers of the lakes. influence of intoxicating beverages.
(K) Fishing on stream below dam. State laws (Code 1965, §17A-23; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code
governing fishing below dams shall be 1991 , §97.081)
applicable on city property. Fishing permits Cross reference(s)—Penalty, §97.999.
are required to fish in the stream on city
property below the dams.
(L) Firearms and hunting. No firearms, hunting
or trapping will be permitted on city owned
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Agenda Request
FAQ
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), Meetmgs
are held the fust Monday of each month at 5:30
p.m. Request must be sub.Md 'm writing to the Parks and Raxeation Office eight (g) working days prior to
the meeting. Request may be emailed or faxed. This will allow staffume w review the proposal and meet
with the requesror if needed. Failure to provide adequate information may delay request to be placed on the
agenda. PRAB Agendas are posted on the City's Web Site at www accessfavetteville orR Request must be
submitted on the following fonmt:
Date: 2 G DRAB Meeting Date: .
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foformation about organization ueluding Bdstory: (Please attach a fist of officers, uembers,
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Name of Presenter (a) to PRAB: W i% -" ff#
Please attach a memo including the following items:
1. Request (Please be specific.)
L Background of regncst.
3, Esthnate cost of project.
d. Donation to the City if applicable (la w, Materials or Funding)
I Requested cost to the City.
6. Maintenance required.
7. Detailed timellne.
8 Date requested to be complete.
SOLAR SPLASH is the World Championship of Solar/Electric boating and takes place
in mid to late June each year. It is an international intercollegiate competition that takes
place over five days. Technical Inspections are done on the first day, and the remainder
of the time is occupied by five on-the-water competitive events. Points are earned in 7
categories starting with Technical reports that are submitted at the beginning of May. On-
site competitions include Visual Displays and Workmanship. On-the-water events begin
with a Sprint and a Maneuverability qualifier. This is followed by an event called the
Solar Slalom, which is a combination of speed and maneuverability. The final days are
spent in the Sprint and Endurance events.
Over the years, SOLAR SPLASH has taken place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, due to its
central location and proximity to Marquette University, which hosted the event. In 2000
it moved to New Orleans to cater to southern interests, and then it moved to Buffalo, New
York where the competition has been hosted for the past 5 years. The Buffalo site is
excellent and within 500 miles of many of the participating schools. The local community
strongly supports the Splash.
SOLAR SPLASH is a practical educational experience, which helps to develop
teamwork and inter-disciplinary skills. In recent years a few highly qualified High School
teams have joined the Event as a natural educational path from secondary school to
college. The Event combines the fun of competition with education in a way that is not a
major disruption to the student's academic schedule.
If Lake Fayetteville is selected as the host site for SOLAR SPLASH 2006, it is expected
that upwards of 30 teams would compete including entries from both the SEC and Big 12
conferences. Due to Fayetteville's location and the University of Arkansas's
involvement in the SEC it will be possible to generate a great deal of interest from the
universities in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee,
Alabama, and Kentucky as well as the other teams that normally attend this event. In
addition to SOLAR SPLASH, it is hoped that one or more additional events could be
scheduled to coincide with this activity and take place earlier in the week as a way of
introducing the new facilities at Lake Fayetteville to the public. It is also possible that a
successful event in 2006 could make it possible to act as the consecutive host for several
years as has been the case in Buffalo.
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Fayetteville Economic Development Council
DATE: March 7, 2005
TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
RE: "Solar Splash 2006"
Our council would like to encourage you to support having Solar Splash 2006 in
Fayetteville. We believe this event will be fun and educational for the entire
family. From an economic development point of view, Fayetteville will benefit
from the hotel room, food, gas, entertainment, and other expenditures that
normally occur when teams and spectators come to town.
However, the biggest bang for the buck will come from the national news
coverage and the opportunity to highlight our community and University. Our
goal is to be recognized as a research center of excellence and the home of
many science and technology based businesses and jobs.
Solar Splash 2006 will bring a lot of prestige to Fayetteville. Thanks for your
support.
Sincerely,
Steven K. Rust
President
1 W. Mountain, Suite 301 , PO Box 4156, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702 — 479.442.8885 — Fax 479.442.580
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2005
Opening :
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at
5 : 34 p . m . on February 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located
at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Chairman Hill .
Present :
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Hill , Bailey, Mauritson , Harrison ,
Davidson , Langsner, and Pawlik Holmes ; City staff Jumper, Hatfield , Edmonston ,
Mihalevich , Weber, Whillock and Audience .
4. Solar Boat Race request-Dr. Alan Mantooth
Wright introduced Dr. Mantooth and Dr. Springer from the University of Arkansas
Engineering Department,
Dr. Mantooth presented a proposal for a International Solar Boat Race . This
event will host over 300 participants offering a substantial economic impact for
the City of Fayetteville . The event runs for 5 days tentatively scheduled for mid
to late June, 2006 . The race includes sprint racing and endurance racing . The
boats are fueled by solar and battery power only .
Hill stated his only concern was for the no-wake ordinance and hours of
operation for Lake Fayetteville . The ordinance states that the lake will remain
open to the general public which would conflict with the need to close the lake for
a special event during the proposed period .
Wright stated City Attorney Kit Williams suggested presenting an exemption to
the ordinance to City Council for the solar boat race .
Hill stated this event would require closure of the lake during the busy season .
He asked what the deadline is for the application .
Dr. Mantooth replied the event coordinator will conduct a site visit in February .
Pawlik Holmes suggested tabling the proposal until the March meeting to give
fishermen and other user groups the opportunity to respond to the request.
Wright stated a rental fee should be determined according to anticipated revenue
loss . According to a two year revenue comparison for Lake Fayetteville a
possible fee would be $ 1600 if the event is scheduled in late June 2006 .
Mauritson asked if there will be any activities available for the current users of
Lake Fayetteville during the event.
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Dr. Mantooth replied that current users may be able to participate in the event
by assisting with safety certifications, boat checks, and boating safety
instruction .
Davidson asked if tabling the proposal will cause a delay that would result in loss
of consideration for the event to be held in Fayetteville .
Dr. Mantooth replied that other lakes in the area are also under consideration for
the event but that Lake Fayetteville, because of its surrounding amenities, is the
desired location .
Mauritson moved to table the proposal for the March Parks Board
Meeting .
Bailey seconded the motion .
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting `yes' and Marley absent
for the vote.
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2005
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at
5:35 p.m. on March 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at
113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Jerry Bailey.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Bailey, Mauritson, Harrison, Davidson,
Langsner, Marley and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Jumper, Hatfield, Edmonston,
Mihalevich, Whillock, Wright and Audience.
3. Solar Boat Race Request: Tabled from February 7, 2005 PRAB Meeting.
Dr. Bill Springer, Dr. Alan Mantooth & Dr. Roy McCann, University of
Arkansas Engineering Department.
Before discussion began, Bailey referred the Board to the comprehensive
attachment provided by David Wright.
Mauritson asked if there was still a time pressure issue for the selection
committee's decision on location as was mentioned at the last meeting.
Dr. Springer stated that the event representative's trip to Fayetteville was
delayed till the weekend of March 12 so that pressure no longer existed.
Pawlik-Holmes asked what the dates of the event will be.
Dr. Springer said the week of June 15, 2006 is desired.
Marley
asked
if there
is any possibility of moving the date to May because late
June is
often
effected
by adverse
weather.
Dr. Mantooth stated that the event is often affected by weather and it is never an
issue due to the open scheduling of events during the time period. He also
pointed out that the event needs to be coordinated with college schedules.
Dr. Springer said that June is the traditional month for the event. May is final
test and graduation for most colleges that participate in the event. He pointed
out that slack time in the schedule would allow some shifting within the chosen
time frame.
Harrison stated he was impressed by how well planned the event is and
moved to accept the proposal to offer Lake Fayetteville as a potential
venue for the International Solar Boat Race.
February 7, 2005 / 1
Bailey asked if there was any citizen group input from those in attendance.
Edmonston provided a letter of support for the event from Steven K. Rust,
President of the Fayetteville Economic Development Council. Bailey read the
letter aloud and a copy was given to the Board members.
Wright said the Staff is in support of this as a spectator activity and Edmonston
requested the Board approve moving forward in the process to have Lake
Fayetteville offered as a potential venue for the event. The City Attorney will
draft agreement and provide for Council approval.
The addendum to the motion to approve and move forward made by
Harrison was seconded by Mauritson.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting 'yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
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City Council Meeting of April 5, 2005
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO 0o
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To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
Connie Edmonston, Director of Parks and Recreation
From: David Wright, Recreation Superintendent Q
Date: March 17, 2005
Subject: An exemption to Lake Fayetteville's "no wake" ordinance for Solar Splash
Boating Competition to take place in June of 2005.
RECOMMENDATION
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Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Staff recommends the Council approve an exemption
of the "No Wake" ordinance for Lake Fayetteville that would allow Solar Splash
International Boating Competition to be hosted in Fayetteville in June 2006.
BACKGROUND
Solar Splash is an international collegiate boating competition between engineering
students utilizing solar boats. Universities from Canada and the U.S. design and build
boats that are charged using solar energy during the competition. Competitors then drive
the boats earning competitive points. The two elements of the event consist of a sprint
and an endurance race. The sprint is a 300 meter race that will run parallel to the dam.
The endurance element will consist of a rectangular course that will be in the western part
of the lake. The event has traditionally attracted approximately thirty (30) teams to the
community.
This item went to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on the February 7, 2005. At
that meeting, PRAB tabled the item to allow for public input on the matter. During the
month, only positive input was received by Staff and PRAB. At the March 7, 2005
meeting, PRAB unanimously voted to host the event, recommending to Council this
event be exempt from the City of Fayetteville Lake Ordinances pertaining to "motors on
boats".
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When discussing Solar Splash with event organizers, Parks and Recreation Staff
expressed a concern about closing Lake Fayetteville during the summer months. The
Lake collects fees from users and closing would certainly cost the City the daily revenue.
However, the Solar Splash hosts agreed to pay a rental fee for the facility. This fee, as
voted on by PRAB, will be an average of fees collected during the same week in June of
the 2004 and 2005 Fishing seasons. This fee will be approximately $1,600. Event
organizers are happy with that amount and already have local support for funding.
The event
is open to the
public and organizers
are looking into
the possibility to
hosting a
5K run in
collaboration
with the event.
The Solar Splash event will take place in June of 2006. There are two tentative dates for
the event. The preferred option is June 15 — 19. This week will have the lowest impact on
the neighboring recreational softball programs. It is an off week, between spring and
summer seasons. The second option is June 22 — 26. Although softball will be played
during that week, games for the evening do not begin until 6:30pm. This will be close to
the time the competitors begin closing down for the day. There will be some time
overlap, however it will be minimal.
This event will require the operations of Lake Fayetteville be closed from Thursday
through Sunday. Competitors will begin arriving and setting up on a Wednesday, but will
not interfere with any of the normal boat dock operations. The competition will begin on
the lake on Thursday. Event organizers suggested some daily time frames where boat
stall occupants can load or put in boats between the ramp and their stall.
Just as in Buffalo, event
organizers will be
responsible for carrying their own
liability
insurance. The City will
in no way be held
responsible for their event. This is
an outside
organization not acting as a representative
of the city.
Attached you will find minutes and materials from the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board Meetings, as well as the Lake Ordinances. If you have any questions regarding the
Agenda Request, please call me at 444-3481, or email dwriaht(a)ci.fayetteville.ar.us.
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Park & Recreation Staff
Connie Edmonston, Director
Steve Hatfield, Landscape Architect
Jeff Coles, Maintenance Superintendent
David Wright, Program Superintendent
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Rachel Weber, Operations Assistant
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Mike Hill, Chairman
Jerry Bailey, Vice -Chairman
Jay Davidson
Monroe Harrison
Kristin Pawlik Holmes
Stephen Langsner
Trey Marley
Craig Mauritson
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
February 7, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building Room 219
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR
AGENDA
1. Approval of January 3, 2005 PRAB Meeting Minutes
PRAB Motion:
2. Zach Starr — Boys Scout Proposal for Walker Park Fitness Stations: Steve
Hatfield, Parks Landscape Architect
PRAB Motion:
3. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Development Name: The Heights
Engineer: Milholland Company
Owner: P.A.P., LLC
Location: South Hwy. 45 and west of Hwy. 265; near the shopping center
with Eureka Pizza.
Park District: SE
Units: 56 Single Family
Total Acres: 17.22
Land Dedication Requirement: 1.34 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $31,080
Existing Parks: Ridgeway View, Root school park
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide
adequate land for a park. In addition, surrounding development
prohibits the possibility of park expansion.
PRAB Motion:
4. Solar Boat Race Request: David Wright, Recreation Superintendent
See attached request.
Park and Recreation Staff Recommendation: To be presented at the meeting.
PRAB Motion:
5. Park Land Dedication Criteria Proposal: Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Attached is the Park Land Dedication Criteria to be considered for adoption
by PRAB. This document will inform developers of the criteria of land
acceptable in our parks system.
Parks and Recreation Staff Recommendation: To approve the proposed Park
Land Dedication Criteria.
PRAB Motion:
6. Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Board of Directors Representative:
PRAB requested for board members to rotate on the Botanical Gardens of
the Ozarks Board of Directors as required by their lease agreement with
the City. Susan Regan, Park Horticulturists, represents the Parks and
Recreation Division. Their Board meets at 6 pm on the 3`a Tuesday of
each month at the Fayetteville Public Library Conference Room. The next
meeting will be February 15, 2005. A rotation of PRAB needs to be
established.
7. Park Land Dedication Fund Request: Connie Edmonston, Director
Parks and Recreation Staff requests $50,000 to replace the Sweetbriar Park
playground. This playground is very old and needs to be replaced. Some
of the play structures have been removed. A public meeting will be held
to solicit neighborhood requests for the park.
PRAB Motion:
8. Parks & Recreation Annual Report: Connie Edmonston, Director
According to Article II, Chapter 33.018 (B) in the Fayetteville Code of
Ordinances, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to prepare an annual
report to City Council. This report will be e -mailed to you on Friday for
your review.
PRAB Motion:
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment
Attachments:
PRAB January 3, 2005 Meeting Minutes
The Heights Development Map and letter
Solar Boat Race Request
Park Land Dedication Criteria
Parks and Recreation 2004 Annual Report
Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Lease Agreement & Map
CIP Update
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report
HMR Monthly Report
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2005
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at
5:34 p.m. on February 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located
at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Chairman Hill.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Hill, Bailey, Mauritson, Harrison,
Davidson, Langsner, and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Jumper, Hatfield, Edmonston,
Mihalevich, Weber, Whillock and Audience.
1. Approval of January 3, 2005 Minutes
MOTION:
Mauritson moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
January 3, 2005 meeting minutes.
Langsner seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Marley absent
for the vote.
2. Zach Starr- Boy Scout Proposal for Walker Park Fitness Station: Steve
Hatfield, Parks Landscape Architect.
Zach Starr presented a fitness/exercise program for Walker Park to include four to six
exercise stations. The materials will be donated to the non-profit Scout group for the
project.
Bailey asked where these stations will be located.
Starr replied he is currently working with Steve Hatfield to determine the locations.
Harrison asked what type of stations would be installed.
Starr replied these stations will consist of parallel bars, chin bars and pull-up bars as
well as signage.
Mauritson asked what type of materials these stations will be made of.
Starr replied the current plan will use heavy cedar timber and galvanized steel.
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Davidson asked what type of signage is proposed.
Starr replied the signage has not been determined, however it will require minimal
maintenance.
Mauritson moved to accept the proposal for Walker Park fitness stations.
Harrison seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Marley absent
for the vote.
3. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
The Heights
Milholland Company
P.A.P., LLC
South Hwy. 45 and west of Hwy.
265; near the shopping center
with Eureka Pizza.
SE'
56 Single -Family
17.22
1.34 Acres
$31,080
Ridgeway View, Root School
Money in lieu.
Money in lieu
The land requirement for this
development does not provide
adequate land for a park. In
addition, surrounding
development prohibits the
possibility of park expansion.
Jumper presented the Parkland Dedication Proposal for The Heights
development.
Pawlik Holmes asked if the developer was present for comment.
February 7, 2005 / 2
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Jumper replies no.
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Harrison seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting `yes', Langsner abstained and
Marley absent for the vote.
4. Solar Boat Race request -Dr. Alan Mantooth
Wright introduced Dr. Mantooth and Dr. Springer from the University of Arkansas
Engineering Department.
Dr. Mantooth presented a proposal for a International Solar Boat Race. This
event will host over 300 participants offering a substantial economic impact for
the City of Fayetteville. The event runs for 5 days tentatively scheduled for mid
to late June, 2006. The race includes sprint racing and endurance racing. The
boats are fueled by solar and battery power only.
Hill stated his only concern was for the no -wake ordinance and hours of
operation for Lake Fayetteville. The ordinance states that the lake will remain
open to the general public which would conflict with the need to close the lake for
a special event during the proposed period.
Wright stated City Attorney Kit Williams suggested presenting an exemption to
the ordinance to City Council for the solar boat race.
Hill stated this event would require closure of the lake during the busy season.
He asked what the deadline is for the application.
Dr. Mantooth replied the event coordinator will conduct a site visit in February.
Pawlik Holmes suggested tabling the proposal until the March meeting to give
fishermen and other user groups the opportunity to respond to the request.
Wright stated a rental fee should be determined according to anticipated revenue
loss. According to a two year revenue comparison for Lake Fayetteville a
possible fee would be $1600 if the event is scheduled in late June 2006.
Mauritson asked
if there
will
be any activities available for the current users of
Lake
Fayetteville
during
the
event.
Dr. Mantooth replied that current users may be able to participate in the event
by assisting with safety certifications, boat checks, and boating safety
instruction.
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Davidson asked
if tabling the
proposal will
cause a delay that would result in loss
of consideration
for the
event
to be
held
in
Fayetteville.
Dr. Mantooth replied that other lakes in the area are also under consideration for
the event but that Lake Fayetteville, because of its surrounding amenities, is the
desired location.
Mauritson moved to table the proposal for the March Parks Board
Meeting.
Bailey seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting `yes' and Marley absent
for the vote.
5. Parkland Dedication Criteria Proposal — Alison Jumper.
Jumper reviewed the proposed criteria with emphasis on the changes from the
prior year.
Bailey clarified that this change would prevent all the property owners' backyards
from facing the park.
Mauritson addressed the viewers by stating that the preferred parkland be
expandable with adjacent parklands and not create many separate small pocket
parks.
Bailey moved to accept the Parkland Dedication Criteria.
Hill seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Marley absent
for the vote.
6. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Board of Directors representation by
members of Parks Board.
Hill reviewed the Botanical Garden Society Board Member responsibilities. He
stated the level of commitment required of the Society's board members exceeds
Parks Board member's capabilities, creating the need for membership rotation.
He suggested a 6 month participation period by Parks Board members.
Davidson
asked if
this requirement is in
the City's annual lease with Botanical
Gardens
and what
is the
duration of the
lease
agreement.
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Edmonston replied
these requirements
are
included in the
lease
agreement and the
current
lease is
for
25 years with
three
25
year extensions
for a
total
of
100 years.
Bailey volunteered to serve on the Botanical Garden Society Board for the first six-
month rotation.
Hill suggested a substitute be available in the event that the current member is
unable to attend. He volunteered to substitute as necessary. He stated that the
next meeting of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Board of Directors
is February 15th
7. Parks and Recreation 2004 Annual Report
Edmonston presented the report and asked if there were any changes or questions.
Mauritson stated the report looked good and 2004 was a very productive year for
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation.
Hill moved to accept the 2004 Annual Report.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Marley absent
for the vote.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Rachel Weber/Cheryl Whillock
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Park & Recreation Staff
Connie Edmonston, Director
Steve Hatfield, Landscape Architect
David Wright, Program Superintendent
Jeff Coles, Maintenance Superintendent
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Cheryl Whillock, Secretary
AGENDA
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Mike Hill, Chairman
Jerry Bailey, Vice -Chairman
Jay Davidson
Monroe Harrison
Kristin Pawlik Holmes
Stephen Langsner
Trey Marley
Craig Mauritson
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
March 7, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building Room 219
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR
1. Approval of February 7, 2005 PRAB Meeting Minutes
PRAB Motion:
2. America in Bloom Presentation: Lisa Netherland, Park Horticulturist
3. Solar Boat Race Request: Tabled from February 7, 2005 PRAB Meeting. Dr. Bill
Springer, Dr. Alan Mantooth & Dr. Roy McCann, University of Arkansas Engineering
Department.
Last month, Dr. Springer and Dr. Mantooth proposed to host an International Solar Boat
Competition at Lake Fayetteville, in June of 2006. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
decided to table the event to allow for public input. Since our last meeting, public notices
have been posted at Lake Fayetteville. Also Parks and Recreation Staff met twice with the
proposing organization to work on the logistics of this event. Please view these findings
in the attached memo from David Wright.
Staff Recommendation: To move forward on the Ordinance Exemptions that would
allow this event to occur.
PRAB Motion:
4. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Annual Report: Blair Johanson, BGSO
President
The City's lease agreement with BGSO requires an annual report be presented to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. BGSO Board President, Blair Johanson, will
present their annual report and plans for 2005 for approval.
PRAB Motion:
5. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Lewis and Wedington
Project Design Consultants
MB Holdings
Intersection of Lewis Street and Wedington Dr.
NW
Units: 17 Single Family
Total Acres: 4.2
Land Dedication Requirement: .41 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $9,435
Existing Parks: Lewis St. Soccer Complex
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu
Developer's Comments:
...However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is
not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant
to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the
recommendation for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with
instructions orfurther study." (Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an
adequate neighborhood park and expansion is not feasible.
PRAB Motion:
6. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Staff Comments: The proposed development is located adjacent to the proposed
Arkansas -Missouri Rail -Trail as identified on the Fayetteville Alternative
Gregg St.
Project Design Consultants
SCB Investments
West of Gregg St. between Sycamore and North
Streets
NW
39 Multi Family
1.68
.66 acres
$15,327
Gregory Park and Wilson Park
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Transportation & Trail Master Plan.
Developer's Comments:
'...However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is
not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant
to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the
recommendation for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with
instructions orfurther study." (Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an
adequate neighborhood park and expansion is not feasible.
PRAB Motion:
Park Land Dedication
Development Name: Oakbrooke Subdivision
Engineer: Milholland Company
Owner: Paradigm Development
Location: West of Rupple Rd. between Wedington and Mount
C
I
Comfort Streets.
Park District: NW
Units: 78 Single Family
Total Acres: 21.75 acres
Land Dedication Requirement: 1.872 Acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $43,290
Existing Parks: Red Oak Park, Bryce Davis Park, Fairfield, and
Clabber Creek
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu
Developer's Comments
"...However, fthe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is
not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant
to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the
recommendation for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with
instructions orfitrther study." (Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an
adequate neighborhood park and Red Oak Park is located within a
1/2 mile radius of the proposed development. Bryce Davis Park is
in close proximity of this development with a future development
planned in between the park and Oakbrooke.
PRAB Motion:
8. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Developer's Comments
Arapaho Drive Subdivision
H2 Engineering, Inc.
Dr. J.B. Hays
Between Arapaho Drive and Madison Drive, East of
Crossover (S.H. 265) and South of Mission Blvd
(S.H. 45)
SE
18 Single Family
6.32 Acres
.432 Acres
$9,990
Barrington Park and Trammel Park
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
'...However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is
not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant
to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the
recommendation for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with
instructions orfurther study." (Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an
adequate neighborhood park and Barrington Park touches the
proposed development to the north. Trammel Park is also located
within a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed development.
PRAB Motion:
9. Lake Recreation Fee Proposal: Connie Edmonston
On February 23, Parks Staff met with the City Council Ordinance Review Committee to review
Recreation Sports and Lake Recreation fees. Lake Recreation fees were established by
Ordinance 4168 which was updated in August of 1999. See attached ordinance. Also included
in the PRAB attachments are past records of revenues collected at Lake Fayetteville and Lake
Sequoyah and benchmarks of fees/rentals charged at other marinas within Northwest Arkansas.
Fees for recreational sports will be studied this year and results will be presented to PRAB and
the Ordinance Review Committee during the fourth quarter of 2005.
Parks & Recreation Staff Recommendation:
Daily Fishing Permit:
$2
Daily Fishing Permit Sr. Adults:
$1
Daily Boating Permit:
$2
Daily Boating Permit Sr. Adults:
$1
Season Fishing Permit:
$20
Season Fishing Permit Sr. Adults:
$15
Season Boating Permit:
$20
Season Boating Permit Sr. Adult:
$15
Justification: Keep the above fees the same as the current fees. Benchmark
reveals the Corp of Engineers rates are $4 for fishing/boating combination and the
annual fee for boating/fishing combination is $30.
PRAB Motion:
Parks & Recreation Staff Recommendation:
Boat Slip Rental Lake Fayetteville: $400
Boat Slip Rental Lake Fayetteville for Non -Residents: $520
Boat Slip Rental Lake Sequoyah: $160
Justification: This is a 100 percent increase from existing fees. Area lakes
surveyed ranged from $700 to $1,512 per year.
PRAB Motion:
10. PRAB Funding Committee: Mike Hill
At the PRAB Orientation held on January 8, 2005, a Funding Committee was formed consisting
of Jerry Bailey, Jay Davidson, Craig Mauritson, and Monroe Harrison. This committee is to
consider possibly meeting at 4:30 pm at City Hall before the next PRAB meeting on April 4,
2005.
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment
Attachments:
PRAB February 7, 2005 Meeting Minutes
Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Annual Report
Development Maps and Letters (4)
Lake Recreation Ordinance, Revenues, Proposal & Benchmarks
Solar Boat Race Information
CIP Update
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report
HMR Monthly Report
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2005
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at
5:35 p.m. on March 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at
113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Jerry Bailey.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Bailey, Mauritson, Harrison, Davidson,
Langsner, Marley and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Jumper, Hatfield, Edmonston,
Mihalevich, Whillock, Wright and Audience.
1. Approval of February 7, 2005 Minutes
MOTION:
Marley moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
February 7, 2005 meeting minutes.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting `yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
2. America in Bloom Presentation: Lisa Netherland, Park Horticulturist
Having won in the America in Bloom 2004 competition, Fayetteville is not eligible
to compete at the national level in 2005. However, the international program is
open for participation and Fayetteville will compete in the 2005 International
Challenge. Lisa Netherland presented the program and outlined plans that have
been implemented in the past and new plans for 2005.
3. Solar Boat Race Request: Tabled from February 7, 2005 PRAB Meeting.
Dr. Bill Springer, Dr. Alan Mantooth & Dr. Roy McCann, University of
Arkansas Engineering Department.
Before discussion began, Bailey referred the Board to the comprehensive
attachment provided by David Wright.
Mauritson asked if there
was still
a time
pressure issue for
the
selection
committee's decision on
location
as was
mentioned at the
last
meeting.
February 7, 2005 / 1
Dr. Springer stated that the event representative's trip to Fayetteville was
delayed till the weekend of March 12 so that pressure no longer existed.
Pawlik-Holmes asked what the dates of the event will be.
Dr. Springer said the week of June 15, 2006 is desired.
Marley asked if there is any possibility of moving the date to May because late
June is often effected by adverse weather.
Dr. Mantooth stated that the event is often affected by weather and it is never an
issue due to the open scheduling of events during the time period. He also
pointed out that the event needs to be coordinated with college schedules.
Dr. Springer said that June is the traditional month for the event. May is final
test and graduation for most colleges that participate in the event. He pointed
out that slack time in the schedule would allow some shifting within the chosen
time frame.
Harrison stated he was impressed by how well planned the event is and
moved to accept the proposal to offer Lake Fayetteville as a potential
venue for the International Solar Boat Race.
Bailey asked if there was any citizen group input from those in attendance.
Edmonston provided a letter of support for the event from Steven K. Rust,
President of the Fayetteville Economic Development Council. Bailey read the
letter aloud and a copy was given to the Board members.
Wright said the Staff is in support of this as a spectator activity and Edmonston
requested the Board approve moving forward in the process to have Lake
Fayetteville offered as a potential venue for the event. The City Attorney will
draft agreement and provide for Council approval.
The addendum to the motion to approve and move forward made by
Harrison was seconded by Mauritson.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
4. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Annual Report: Blair Johanson,
BGSO President
Blair Johanson, BGSO President presented the BGSO Annual Report.
Kathy Bass reported on the garden design competition. She said that volunteers
will be starting the process of installing the gardens now that winners and
designs have been selected.
February 7, 2005 / 2
Bailey questioned how the park run-off into Lake Fayetteville will be controlled.
Johanson explained that the Mesa Organization is working on ways to recycle
run-off water to be reused in the park.
Davidson asked for an explanation of the construction of the structure being built
in the Botanical Garden.
Johanson explained the construction process of the timber frame structure. He
said work with the installer for the metal roofing is taking place.
Langsner moved the report be accepted and Pawlik-Holmes seconded.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting 'yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
5. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Lewis and Wedington
Engineer:
Project Design Consultants
Owner:
MB Holdings
Location:
Intersection of Lewis Street and Wedington
Dr.
Park District:
NW
Units:
17 Single Family
Total Acres:
4.2
Land Dedication Requirement:
.41 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement:
$9,435
Existing Parks:
Lewis St. Soccer Complex
Developer's Request:
Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation:
Money in lieu
Developer's Comments:
'..However, if the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not
feasible or advisable, it may recommend
to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our
ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation
for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or further study.
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this
development does not provide for an adequate
neighborhood park
and
expansion
is not feasible.
Jumper presented the Parkland Dedication Proposal for the Lewis and Wedington
development.
Amy Scott asked if there were any questions from the Board or audience.
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Langsner asked how soccer fields, which the parks in that area consist of, qualify
as park area.
Marley stated that this area is getting pressure for parks.
Bailey said the focus might be on purchasing rather than having land dedicated.
Edmonston stated that there is ample green space in/near the area in question.
Bailey said the area deserves a park larger than just a piece of an acre.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-1 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, and Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes', Langsner
abstaining and Hill absent for the vote.
6. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Gregg St.
Engineer:
Project Design Consultants
Owner:
SCB Investments
Location:
West of Gregg St. between Sycamore and
North Streets
Park District:
NW
Units:
39 Multi Family
Total Acres:
1.68
Land Dedication Requirement:
.66 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement:
$15,327
Existing Parks:
Gregory Park and Wilson Park
Developer's Request:
Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation:
Money in lieu
Staff Comments: The proposed
development is located adjacent to the
proposed Arkansas -Missouri Rail -Trail as identified on the Fayetteville
Alternative Transportation & Trail Master Plan.
Developer's Comments:
"..However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not
feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our
ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation
for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or further study.
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
February 7, 2005 / 4
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for
an adequate neighborhood park and expansion is not feasible.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Maruitson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Langsner, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes', and Hill
absent for the vote.
7. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Oakbrooke Subdivision
Milholland Company
Paradigm Development
West of Rupple Rd. between Wedington and
Mount Comfort Streets.
NW
78 Single Family
21.75 acres
1.872 Acres
$43,290
Red Oak Park, Bryce Davis Park, Fairfield,
and Clabber Creek
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu
Developer's Comments:
"..However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not
feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our
ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation
for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or further study"
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an
adequate neighborhood park and Red Oak Park is located within
a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed development. Bryce Davis Park
is in close proximity of this development with a future
development planned in between the park and Oakbrooke.
Tom Jeffcoat was present to answer questions on behalf of Milholland
Langsner questioned how the existing parks can sustain the increased growth in
the area.
February 7, 2005 / S
Bailey said the plan is to provide bigger park areas rather than having several
pocket -parks.
Langsner asked if there's an effort underway to look at where these larger parks
will be
Bailey said they're looking into having several developers go together for larger
parks.
Langsner asked when this happens and if it might be too late.
Pawlik-Holmes asked if there's been a look at the area around Wedington/Rupple
for a larger park.
Edmonston said it has been researched.
Pawlik-Holmes said it would be helpful to include where the Staff is looking at
land in these areas and would also be helpful to have the Staff's justification
comments.
Edmonston stated that there are projects that already fall under the Master Plan.
Bailey said getting a landowner willing to sell often doesn't fit with the Parks
schedule.
Mauritson added that working with competitive developers to get cooperation is
needed.
Bailey asked how the process is planned.
Edmonston said Parks Board is the first step.
Bailey asked how many hours does this process take in research.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-1-1 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, and Marley voting 'yes', Langsner abstained, Pawlik-Holmes
voting 'no', and Hill absent for the vote.
February 7, 2005 / 6
8. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Arapaho Drive Subdivision
H2 Engineering, Inc.
Dr. J.B. Hays
Between Arapaho Drive and Madison Drive,
East of Crossover (S.H. 265) and South of
Mission Blvd (S.H. 45)
Park District: SE
Units: 18 Single Family
Total Acres: 6.32 Acres
Land Dedication Requirement: .432 Acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $9,990
Existing Parks: Barrington Park and Trammel Park
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu
Developer's Comments:
"..However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not
feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our
ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation
for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or further study"
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for
an adequate neighborhood park and Barrington Park touches the
proposed development to the north. Trammel Park is also located
within a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed development.
Pawlik-Holmes asked to establish where it is located exactly.
Mauritson asked if the residents of Barrington will be able to walk to the park.
H2 representative in attendance presented a map for the Board to see.
Davidson stated that due to the terrain between Barrington and the proposed park area
accessibility is not directly from the neighborhood.
Baily said he believes the area is accessible by walking around the streets where sidewalks
are already available.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-1-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes', Langsner voting `no',
and Hill absent for the vote.
February 7, 2005 / 7
9. Lake Recreation Fee Proposal: Connie Edmonston
Edmonston reported that after extensive study on Park's fee -based services the
Ordinance Review Committee has requested an increase in boat stall rental
fees.
Mauritson asked if the increase would make up the deficit of the costs versus
fees.
Edmonston said that Staff's choice would be to have gradual increases over a
few years rather than a large increase at one time.
Bailey said public input should be solicited to determine how they feel.
Davidson stated that the benchmarking that's been done is not on comparable
property because we have city lakes and the only nearby comparison is Beaver
Lake.
Bailey said he had tried to look at other states lakes and there's no comparison
to go by. He suggested focusing on paying the bills due to lack of an average
to compare Fayetteville's costs.
Maruitson suggested discussion be
tabled to collect input
and
asked if a notice
to the
public
will
be posted
at
both
Lake
Fayetteville
and
Lake
Sequoyah.
Edmonston confirmed that would be the case...a notice would be posted.
Bailey moved to table the proposal for 30 day public input.
Mauritson seconded.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes, Langsner and Marley voting `yes', and Hill
absent for the vote.
10. PRAB Funding Committee: Mike Hill
Bailey stated that the Committee will meet at 4:30 P.M. prior to the next PRAB
meeting. Members are Bailey, Davidson, Mauritson, and Harrison.
Mauritson requested a reminder be sent to the members of the Funding
Committee.
11. Other Business:
February 7, 2005 / 8
Pawlik-Holmes asked Coles if there are any plans for additional parking at Gulley
Park.
Coles said the overflow parking areas are only open during the concerts and only
when attendants are on duty.
Edmonston said funding is in the works to look at some parking facilities.
Bailey asked if any plans are taking place to monitor over -use of the park at Lake
Fayetteville. He also asked if there are any plans for adding other services at the
lake.
Edmonston said that only the dog -park is in the plans.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Cheryl Whillock
February 7, 2005 / 9
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Wright, David
Subject: Ord. 4693
Attached is a copy of the ordinance passed the City Council April 5, 2005 regarding the waiver of 97.070
of the code book.
Thanks.
Clarice
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