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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-27 - Minutes) FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS F. 0. DRAWER F 72701 (601 621.7700 PRAB MEETING Minutes October 27, 1982 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board came to order at 4:00 pm at the Chamber of Commerce. MINUTES: Minutes were approved. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Al Einert: Al Einert discussed the future needs of the parks in regards to landscaping. The following park needs were discussed: a. City Horticulturist: The Board emphasized the need for a position of city horticulturist to be respon- sible for beatifying and helping make things grow. Einert said he would help define the position and responsibilities. b. Islands on Dickson Street: Einert said the islands were orginally setup for businessmen to take care of. This is the State Highway Department's property. These islands need low maintenance plants. Einert stated that there are two alternatives, either the merchants care enough to help maintain them or if not to asphalt them. Einert will investigate the possibilities as to what kind of low maintenance plants would be feasible. c. Park_Entrance_Signs: Einert said he will try to design some sort of park entrance to help beautify and parks. d. Wilson Park: Einert will look at the creek, the area above the existing pool, landscaping around if a new pool, a jogging trail. e. Types of plants for quick growning hedges. f. Sequoyah South Platt Land: Development into a park. Washington Mountain: Development of the play/picnic area. h. No -name Park: i. Area of Industrial Park: j. Gregory Park; g• k. Placement of the Tree Memorial Grove to be donated by the Noon Kiwanians. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. D. DRAWER F Page 2 PRAB MINUTES October 27, 1982 72701 (601 J 521.7700 Einert said that he would like a budget for the projects. He will present his ideas at the November 23rd meeting. 2. Lake Wilson Hunting: Mr. Grimes reported that he has had several calls about hunting at Lake Wilson. In the past they have permitted it, but the new tenant at Lake Wilson is not permitting hunting at the park. The area is City property, but is not inside city limits and it is a_remote area. The Board discussed the possibility of permitting hunting with shot guns (no rifles) in the back area of the park. The: City Board would have to make a Resolution to the Park Ordinances that states there is no hunting in the parks. The Board anticipates more useage of the public park and they do not want to take a chance for the safety of fishers.. and people enjoying the park. There is no: area division for hunting in the back area and this would be permitting people to have a gun in a open park. The Board also expressed that they feel obligated to the nature in keeping it in it's own natural habitat and not running it out. Also individuals have the right to wander in a public park. The Board discussed that people have been misusing the pavillion and water tower by making them a target practice area. The Board also looked into the possibility of opening the area for squirrel hunting with a shotgun for a couple of years until the park is developed. After a great deal of discussion,:. the following motion was passed unaniously: Melton/Waite To adhere to the Park Ordinance in that hunting is not permitted in a park for the safety of individuals. The park is desirable now for only those that know about it. If it was opened to hunting and the public was aware of it, it could become hazardous. The abuses people have already done to the park outwgy the merit of opening it up to hunters. Bob Faubus, the tenant, already has posted No Hunting signs. 3. 1982 Budget: The Budget is due by November 5th. The Finance Committee consisting of David Lashley, Beverly Melton, and George Knight will meet with Clark and Edmonston to review the budget on Wednesday, November 3 at 4 pm at the Youth Center, PAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. 0. DRAWER F Page 3 PRAB MINUTES October 27, 1982 72701 laotl 021•n00 4. Sales Tax Revenues: The paper stated that there is approximately $83,000 over what was predicted for the Parks Department. The Parks Board would like to meet with the Finance Committee to express their view and suggestions in utilizing the sales tax money and on the funding situation. Also they would varify the priorities for capital projects. The Board also expressed that they would like to meet annually with the City Board of Directors for a status report and an overall picture of the PRAB goals and projects. 5. Capital Improvements: Board Members are to review the following list of capital improvements made by the Board members present. This list will be considered for the budget. Any additions or comments should be given to Connie Edmonston before Wednesday, November 3rd. -Asbell Renovation - Boat Docks at Lake Fayetteville & Lake Sequoyah - Upgrading the Lake Fayetteville ballfields and concession stand. -Wilson Park necessities - landscaping, parking, traffic control, etc. -Model Airplane Course - Soccer fields *-Headquarters for the Parks Maintenance *-Pavilion at Lake Fayetteville - $1,000 additional -Addition to the Youth Center -Gymnastics/Handball Courts OLD BUSINESS: 1. CD Report: Dale Clark reported the following information obtained from Sandra Carlisle. Walker Park: The engineering survey is completed and the area is staked. CD is waiting now for the City Administration for the contracting procedures. Washington Mountain: In the condemnation stages. 2. Greathouse Park: Dale Clark reported that the bridge is completed. The City Board of Directors approved for the Parks Department to apply for a Levi Strauss Grant. The Grant is asking for funds for the bridge, a fence, basketball asphalt court, volleyball court, and a playground climber. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. 0. DRAWER P Page 4 PRAB MINUTES October 27, 1982 mol 11013 521.7700 3. Lake Fayetteville Pavilion: Dale Clark reported that the Sequoyah Kiwanians are interested in donating a pavilion at Lake Fayetteville. However, they do not have enough money to build a hexagon pavilion. The Board concurred to provide the additional funds of approximately $1,000 as a capital project. 4. Ad -Hoc Swimming Pool Report: Chairperson, Beverly Melton reported that the Ad -Hoc Committee for the swimming pool decided to investigate estimates for the following to be presented to the City Board of Directors:. 1.Renovation, 2.Design-build, and 3. Negotiations. 5. American Legion Fields: David Lashley visited with American Legion representative Tom Lavender and Karldean Strange about the following items: 1. To sell the American Legion Field to the Parks. 2. To make a long-term lease with the Parks. 3. Estimates for lighting of the field The Board discussed the possibility of a neighborhood park in the front area of the field. 6. Turkey Trot: The Turkey Trot will be held on Saturday, November 6 at 10 am, Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. MEETING ADJOURNED at 6:55 pm NEXT PRAB MEETING: Tuesday, November 9 at 4 pm at the Continuing Education Building. Room will be posted at the entrance bulletin board. Respectfully submitted, 4 `onnie Edmonston 7AP- Administrative Assistant ATTENDANCE: Dale Clark, David Lashley, Rodney Ryan, Bill Waite, Beverly Melton, Romey Thomason, Don Grimes, Connie Edmonston