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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-27 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS F. D. DRAWER F PRAB MEETING July 27, 1982 12701 (801) 521.7700 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting came to order at 4:10 pm at City Hall. MINUTES: Minutes were approved as mailed with the correction of the spelling of Henry Chenalt OLD BUSINESS: 1. Lake Fayetteville Highway 265 Model Airplane Course: David Lashely and Henry Chenalt investigated the other possible sites as recommended by the Board. Neither the north side of the lake nor south side would be feasible for the club . The north side is in flight pattern of the Springdale Airport, and the south site has trees and power lines in the way. Mr. Chenalt said the club would be happy to stay where they are on highway 265. They have yet to investigate a site atfindustrial Park. The Board recommended that the Ozark Fliers Model Club make a detailed plan of the improvements for the Model Airplane Course. 2. Sales Tax Revenues: David Lashley reported that any surplus in the estimated sales tax will be tacked on to the budget estimated for next year. 3. Children's Theatre: Dale Clark wrote a memo recommending to the Qty Board from the PRAB to support and help fund a graduate assistantship from the University who would be responsible for developing a Children's Theatre Program. The graduate assistantship would cost $1600 for this fall and $1600 for 1983 spring semester (vilL be included in 1983 budget request). A fee would be charged to participants in the program to help cover operating cost. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Wilson Pool Closing Date: Dale Clark asked the Board their opinion of keeping the pool opened longer this season. He has had request to extend the season and said that he thought it would be a good idea to see if it would work. Motion: Ryan/Melton To extend the season for Wilson Pool providing good publicity of the extension FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. 0. DRAWER F Page 2 PRAB July 27, 1982 72701 15011521.7700 with Dale Clark's descression as to the actual closing day. The pool would be opened for three additional weeks. Closing date would be at least until Labor Day weekend. The PRAB discussed promoting parties for the schools, fraternities and sororities. 2. Softball: Dale Clark reported that the softball regular season is completed. with tournaments now taking place at Lake Fayetteville. There will be money left in the softball and concession account that will be used to upgrade the softball complex. Dale Clark reported there will be approximately $5., 000 to $6, 000 left. This money will be used for scorekeepers box, bleechers, to upgrade the picnic/play ground area, and possibly parking. Fayetteville will be hosting the Men's State B Slowpitch tournament on August 6, 7, and 8; and the Women's State E and EE Slowpitch tournament on August 20, 21, and 22. The Board recommended that Connie Edmonston take a survey of the teams participating in these tournaments so that a report of the revenues and such that softball brings in to Fayetteville can be given to the City Board and newspapers. The survey should include such items as where the teams stay;, how many are in their party; how many miles they traveled to attend; how many nights they stayed; and how many meals they ate out at Fayetteville. 3. Lake Fayetteville Development: Dale Clark said that in the future the land down from the dam needs to be utilized. There is approx- imately five to six acres lusting there. He also discussed the possibility of developing an overnight camping area east of the boat dock. These willtediscussed at the long range planning session. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Late Wilson: Dale Clark reported that the Police Department will inspect the tower. Lashley said the Board needs to find out what date the tower- was built in order to determine what kind of valve it has The dam is still loosing some water. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS F. 0. DRAWER F Page 3 PRAB July 27, 1982 72701 (501)1121-7100 2. New Wilson Swimming Pool Progress: Beverly Melton reported that there will be no advertising for the bids until the city has the approval from the Health Department. The pool will be close to construction on September 1. 3. Washington Mountain Acquisition: Bill Waite reported that the offers have been made, but there has been no response from the land owners. Walker Park North Development: Bill Waite reported that Walker Park North is fifth on the priority list and that nothing has been done yet. It was the common consent of the Board to petition to the City Board to add to their concept of Walker Park North. The PRAB recommends adding to the one softball and soccer field: the addition of picnic and playground facilities, and basketball courts which could also be used for parking. Bill Waite will be in charge of preparing the plan and to get it on the City Board agenda. David Lashley reported that Mr. Grimes had spoken to John Reed and that Mr. Reed seemed very receptive to donating the strip of land on the park side of Tin Cup Creek. Ed Connell is looking into the deed. 5. American Legion Field: David Lashley expressed his concern for upgrading the American Legion Program. The Board expressed that they are interested in helping but could not upgrade the facility if the. City does not own or have a lease on the land. Lashley is going to speak with the American Legion to express his concern and to see if they have any suggestions. The Board will discuss this issue further at their long range planning session. The Board feels that they need to be concerned with all phases of recreation within the City. 6. Long Range Planning Session: The long range planning session has been set for Monday, August 30 at 4pm, City Hall. It will run into the evening hours with a short break for dinner. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:45 pm In Attendance: Dale Clark, David Lashley, Bill Waite, Beverly Melton Rodney Ryan, Romey Thomason, Connie Edmonston Respectfully submitted, Sc2-"L Connie Edmonston, Administrative Ast.