HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-25 - Minutes• C) FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. 0. DRAWER F PARKS PRAB October 25, 1983 72702 (501) 621 7700 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Baord came to order at 4:15 pm. MINUTES: Minutes were approved as mailed. BUSINESS: 1. Charles A. Finger Park: Al Einert presented a preliminary Master Plan for Finger Park to PRAB to get feedback from them. The final plan will be ready on December 1. He handed out a Development Program for Finger Park in which he asked PRAB to review and if they see any changes to contact Connie Edmonston. Einert also stated that he would be interested in investigating historical facts of the land in the park. Dale Clark is to get with Sandra Carlisle to pull the abstract to find the original owner of the house that was on the land. (Development Program enclosed) 2. Turkey Trot: Connie Edmonston announced that the Second Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10 am. It is held in conjunction with the Razorback Run (15K). Connie has been working with the Civitan Club in coordinating the run. The Turkey Trot will be a 5K run starting and ending at the Razorback Track. There are seven age divisions for both men and women plus a wheelchair division. Prizes for the run include: 1st Place: TURKEYS donated by Ozark Mountain Smokehouse, Swift, Cargill, IGA, Safeway, Food -4 -Less 2nd Place: DINNERS donated by Huffbrau, Coy's Place, B & B Bargeque, Hush Puppy, Holiday Inn, Farmer's Daughter, L.J.'s, Bonanza 3rd Place: T-SHIRTS donated by Best Sports. ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS are eligible for the drawing of CORNISH HENS donated by Tyson Foods. Connie asked that any PRAB members available that morning to help with registration would be appreciated. Any member interested, please let Connie know. (See enclosed flyer) 3. Children's Theatre: Connie Edmonston reported that attendance was down for this session Children's Theatre They are going to try younger aged classes such as three to five year olds. Board members suggested that we need to tie something into the program such as the Kilodescope and University. • FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. D. DRAWER F Page 2 PRAB October 25, 1983 72702 (501) 5214700 4. Retirement Party for Lin (Buck) Turner: Buck Turner will be retiring on Monday, October 31. He has worked for both the Street and Park Departments for the past thirty one years. A party honoring Buck will be held on Monday, October 31 from 2:30 until 3:30 pm at the Park Maintenance Building in Wilson Park. This will be a drop-in party with refreshments served. Board members are encouraged to attend. 5. Walker Park North: Bill Waite lot agreement between the City has been signed and approved. will meet with Sandra Carlisle 2 pm to make sure the grass is and ballfield in the play area reported. that the parking and the U.S. Naval Reserve Dale Clark stated that he on Monday, October 31 at going to grow on the soccer of Walker Park North. 6 Asbell Gym Renovation Dale Clark reported that Don Hunnicutt will start on the project either Monday or Thursday of next week. It will take four week to complete the project. Connie Edmonston is ordering the scoreboard and portable basketball goals for the gym. 7. Asbell Soccer Fields: Dale Clark reported that the fields at Asbell are looking good and are draining well. He stated that he needs some soccer goals at Happy Hollow. 8. Lake Fayetteville Boatdock Operator: Polly Robbins sent in her letter of resignation for the first of the year. Dale said that he wanted to visit with James Wood at Lake Sequoyah to see if he would like to change lakes. A position will need to be filled. 9. Volunteers in the Parks: Connie Edmonston reported that Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity helped clean out the creek between the castle and the swimming pool last Sunday as a service project. 10. Wilson Park Castle: Dale Clark reported that they replaced the bridge at the castle in Wilson Park. The water is now moving out of the little holding pond and is looking much better. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS F. 0. DRAWER F Page 3 PRAB October 25, 1983 72702 (501) 521.7700 11. Green Space Ordinance: Connie Edmonston reported that Jim McCord informed her that he should hear within two weeks of the outcome of the Green Space Ordinance. It is currently before the Supreme Court. MEETING ADJOURNED at 6 pm *NEXT PRAB MEETING: Tuesday, November 8 at 4pm at the Continuing Education Building. Respectfully submitted, nnie Edmonston Administrative Assistant ATTENDANCE: Dale Clark, Rodney Ryan, Beverly Melton, Bill Waite, George Knight, Al Einert, Connie Edmonston 0 CHARLES A. FINGER PARK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The following recreational facilities could successfully exist in the proposed Charles A. Finger Park in Fayetteville Arkansas.This program explains how each of the proposed facilities should be developed and the approximate quantity and may require. The following paragraphs will detail. 1. Active Recreation Area A. Playfield Area - Sufficient spa allow at least two informal field time. While fields do not have to area for neighborhood play should have been selected as two typical fields. A soccer field would ideal A softball field should have a 200 Within the sites constraints this available, but if carefully sited space. Another recreation activity volleyball. Volleyball is quickly requires very little-space/player. 30'x60'. quality of space which they discuss each facility in ce is desired in this area to sportstobe played at the same be of regulation size adequate be provided. Soccer and softball activities to use in sizing the ly be 330 long and 225' wide. ' radius clear from home plate. quantity of space is not these facilities can share some which should be considered is gaining popularity, and also A volley ball court should be B. Basketball/Parking - The parking lot will have two 10' basketball goals and two 9' goals.. Since the majority of the time the parking lot will not be full, this will allow the hard surface area to be multi -use. The parking lot should be lighted and curb and gutter or other means of keeping vehicles on the paved surfaces should be provided. C. Playground - A pleasant rustic adventure playground should be developed as a part of the park. This playground should be designed to fit into the pleasant rustic character of the site. Such a facility should stimulate the children's imagination, while providing a safe, but challenging atmosphere. Such a playground is also beneficial to both the physical and mental development of the children. Because of the sensitive nature of the site, and considering it's natural beauty we feel that this playground should be specially designed to fit into and work with the site. The playground will require approximately 1/2 acre. C ) 2. Passive Recreation Area A. Picnic Tables - A total of the park. These tables should table should have access to a 20 picnic tables should be placed in be very vandal resistant, and each HBO grill. B. Pavilion - One small rustic pavilion should be installed in the park. This pavilion should be approximately 8O0 sq. ft. and should have a grill/fireplace. Night lighting should be provided for night activities and to reduce vandalism. C. Nature Trails - A nature trail approximately 5 miles long should be placed in the south portion of the site. The trail should pass through as many different ecosystems as possible, and should have interpretive graphics explaining each of those areas. It may be neccessary to provide a hard surface for heavily used portions of the trail, in sensitive areas. Brochures providing more information on the trail could be prepared, and the Public Schools and the University could use the area for classes. D.Camping Area - A small area suitable for rustic camping should be developed. While it may not be desirable to allow public camping, a number of groups like scout troops and church groups could make good use of such an area. Approximately one acre would be required for this purpose. E. Pond/s - A small pond or ponds should be developed along the sites major waterway. A native stone low water bridge allowing pedestrian and service access to more of the park could act as the dam. The addition of this pond will allow fishing and other water related activities F. Wildlife Habitat - Efforts should be made to retain and enhance the sites natural value as wildlife habitat. 6. Scenic Overlook - A small scenic overlook should be provided along the nature trail located so as to view the most beautiful Portion of the site. H. Benches - Benches should be strategically located to provide adequate resting space as well as highlighting the sites features. 3. Service Facilities A. Shap/ Storage - A small shop/storage facility should provide for the Park Departments needs. Perhaps the existing barn can be remodeled to serve this purpose. B. Service Drive - A service drive to assist in the cleaning and maintenance of park facilities should be included in the development. The drive should be 8' wide and should go near all major facilities. This drive could also be used for pedestrian circulation. • fl 0 C. Trash Recepticles - Attractive trash containers should be integrated into the park design. 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