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PRAB MEETING
July 13, 1982
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting came to orde r
at 4:15 pm at City Hall.
MINUTES: Minutes were approved as mailed.
OLD BUSINESS:
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1,. Model Airplane Improvements: Henry from the Ozark Fliers
Model Club submitted a proposal for improvements of the model
airplane course on Highway 265. He said that the improvements
would give Fayetteville a quality flying field and would allow many
more people to enjoy the field both as a spectator or as a participant.
The Ozark Fliers submitted the following proposal: (The list is
in the order of preference/need.)
1. A widening of the North-South runway and a 40' X 400!' asphalt
runway installed (3" asphalt). A 150' diameter control -line
circle. (Currently the runway is all grass in which the club
sowed and maintains)
2. A pavilion to accommodate visitors, spectators and participants.
3. Water and restrooms should be provided in or near the pavilion.
4. .A security fence for spectator safety and to protect the field
from vandals.
5. The driveway into the site should be paved or maintained to the
City's standards. (Approximately 200')
Currently there is no place for interested people to get involved in
model airplanes. There is an average of 50-60 spectators/members
each weekend at the course. The club as 3a members that utilize
the area constantly year-round. Mr. estimated the course
is utilized 18 hours per week. Improvements as such would qualify
the club to host meets. The club currently has $700 and is a
non-profit organization. Membership fees are charged to maintain
the field. There is a $10 initiation fee plus $3 per month for members.
The PRAB discussed that the Parks Department has provided little
assistance to the course. They have fenced the area and provided
picnic tables.
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There is water at the highway and a box. There is not a sewer line
and it would need a septic system.
The PRAB decided that they would like to have a plan of the area
and estimates. They discussed that the area improved needed to
be permanent and away from housing areas as much as possible.
S outh of the Lake and the land west of Hwy 265 were discussed
as possibilities for the course. The Board questioned justification
for building a pavilion for such a small interest group. A course
site by the lake would have trees for shade. Also city land by
Industrial Park was another possibility. Dale Clark said he would
take Mr. Shinall to these other areas to see if there sites would
be feasible. The PRAB concluded that they are receptive to help
the Ozark Fliers Model Club but are skeptical to upgrade that
area when the Club is not real happy with that area.
2. Walker Park Useage : Dale Clark received a letter from
Joseph Katzbeck informing and asking permission for use of Walker
Park on July 25 and August 8 to hold music concerts. Clark was
skeptical in that this group had previously used Wilson Park and
had violated the noise ordinance. According to Mr. McCord, the
Parks Department can not forbid someone to use city Parks and
that the public has the right to as long as they do not charge an
admission. Mr. Katzbeck had also ask for permission to use city
electricity. There is an outlet by the pavilion that is opened to
public use. The Board decided that they would inform the police
of the concerts.
3. City Pool: Total Deposit for May 31 - June 30 = $5690. 80
Total Attendance for May 31 - June 30 = 4787
City Pool Concession for May 31 - June 30 = $2234. 96
4. Developments:
a. Walker Park North Status : Dale Clark and Bill Waite will
visit with Rick Mason as to the status of Walker Park North.
b. Asbell Gym Rennovation: No Action
c. High School Tennis Courts: Dale Clark reported that the courts
will be completed by the end of July.
d. Swimming Pool Filters: Beverly Melton will check to see what
will be done with the city pool filters. The Youth Center would
be interested in salvaging the city pool filters if possible.
e. Wilson Park Parking : The plan for the new city pool parking
needs to be submitted to the city. Beverly Melton reported
that a loud speaker system will be needed for the new pool.
The plans for the new city swimming pool after all is finalized
needs to be in the newspaper. Dale Clark is investigating
housing for park maintenance. He is looking into the
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possibility of the old water towers. Housing is mainly needed
for equipment storeage and also a small office.
f. Washington Mountain Status: Dale Clark reported that the city
does have their offers out. The Board requested to find out
the status so that they can make preliminary plannings for
committees.
5. Maintenance Projects
a. Asbell Soccer fields: The soccer association is already starting
registration for fall soccer. The Board will wait until early
spring to have Washington County do some ground work on the
soccer fields. Dale Clark reported that some dirt has already
been spread on the fields. The Board discussed that some
agreement will have to be made with the Soccer Association
in order to give the grass time to grow if they want to have
a good field.
b. Wilson Lake Tower: Terry's Machine Shop suggested putting forms
and pouring concrete around the wall to seal the tower and to
firm it. Some water is seeping through the tower and is going
out. The dam is holding, but the valves are leaking. The upper
valve is shut and it is working fine. The lower valve is either
leaking or the water is leaking out through the rocks.
Dale Clark suggested sealing the tower up, that the gates are
not really needed and this would seal off the bottom salve.
The PRAB decided that they need to ask the city for money
to close up the bottom valve if that ;is the solution to the seepage
problem. Dale Clark is going to ask the police to scuba dive
and check the gate at the tower.
c. Seabee Schedule: There is nothing much the Seabees can do without
equipment and the Board can not find equipment to be loaned.
d. Off-season Field Upgrade: David Lashley suggested that Parks
needs to decide what needs to be done to the softball fields to
upgrade and get them in shape for next year.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Children's Theatre : Dr. Ryan reported that he is waiting to have a
committee meeting until the members get back into town around the first
of August.
2. Annual Parks Celebration : The PRAB discussed the possibilities
of having an annual parks celebration of some sort. They decided to
discuss possibilities at their long-range planning session/
3. Lake Fayetteville: Dale Clark reported that he has had some calls
that Lake Fayetteville needs to be restocked. Clark said he will speak
with Ralph Fourt about restocking Lake Fayetteville.
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,4. Industrial Park Area: Dale Clark, Bill Waite, and David Lashley
_investigated prospective ball fields out by Industrial Park. They are
considering fields there in the future (5 to 7 year). They will have
Dale Christy to investigate what area would be available.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 6:15 pm
NEXT PRAB MEETING: The next PRAB meeting will be held Tuesday,
July 27 at 4 pm, City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
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Connie Edmonston
Administrative Assistant
In Attendance: Dale Clark, David Lashley, Bill Waite, Beverly Melton,
Rodney Ryan, David McWethy, Henry all, Connie Edmonston
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May 31
June 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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15
May 31
June 1
2,3,4
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FAYETTEVILLE CITY POOL
DAILY DEPOSIT & ATTENDANCE
JUNE 1982
$201.30 42
488.30 155
Closed
Closed
Closed
546.00 225
305.00 205
817.50 4.11
526.50 385
285.50 296
284.95 275
Closed
Closed
105.00 55
269.80 213
Closed
Total for month:
$ 84.57
5.70
97.35
77.75
187.01
172.50
149.80
123.55
Closed
Closed
34.05
106.95
Closed
33.65
Total for month: $2234.96
June 16
17 -
18 -
19 -
20 -
21 -
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
$ 34.50
272.00
129.30
138.70
114.95
43.65
147.50
204.50
105.40
Closed
159.25
37.00
75.50
168.00
230.70
37
225
228
108
169
70
225
301
180
250
63
109
270
290
$5690.80 4787
CITY POOL CONCESSION y9,27.35 5524
June 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
$ 97.10
108.43
51.45
69.29
52.95
99.20
136.90
98.05
Closed
75.80
17.25
65.05
138.75
151.86
la>c Clark
iar'.ks Comissioner
Fayetteville,
Arkansas
Dear •12. Clark;
JOSEPH E. KATZBEIX
25 E. MAIN, Box 184
FARMINGTON, ARKANSAS 72730
July 8, 1982
I wish to inform you and ask permission for the use of 'Walker
Park Sunday July the 25th and for Sunday Au;ust the 9th to hold music
concerts in.
The first date July 25, will be hosted by Lee 'Tam'coulian ani
myself and will hope to feture jazz and classical talent. The second,
August 8, mill be an anti Nuclear peace rall: and concert hosted by a
colition of which I am a part '"eaturing some bands but mostly the
accoustic musicians ending in an open stage of sorts.
For both I am asking.pernission to be able to use city electricity
and forgoe the added noise of a generator. We understand we will comply
with the city ordinences concerning the use of drugs and or alchol and will,
in keeping with good taste style of the music:, try to stay reasonably near
the guidelines set out by the city sound ord`_nence.
Although legal counsel has informed me that no formai permits
are( )cessary for the use of the city parks to hold concerts and events
in,,I still wish to inform you and the city of our intentions of using
Walker Park on the above mentioned dates and also seek permission for
the use of city electricity. We'would need no more than an ordinary
115 volt 15 ampere circuit.
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We thank you for your attention in this matter and hope for
an affirmitive response to the use of city power. Thank you.
Joseph E. Katzbeck for
Lee Tamboulien Symphony Orchestra
Hiroshima/Nagasaki Rally Coalition
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Dale Clark
City Parks Comissioner
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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PROPOSAL:
Improving and Upgrading the City Park for Model Airplanes.
These improvements are for the safety and comfort of the participants
and spectators. These improvements will give Fayetteville a quality flying
field and allow many mote people to enjoy the field both as a spectator or
as a participant. The improvements will bring the flying field up to the
standard of the City of Fayetteville's Park System .
These improvements were recommended by the Ozark Fliers Model
Club who have maintained the site for the past 10 years.
HISTORY:
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In approximately 1971 the City was able to buy the watershed lands
around Lake Fayetteville to protect its water supply.
The City designated these lands to be park areas such as the