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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-28 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 PRAB February 28, 1984 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board came to order at 4:10 pm. MINUTES: Minutes of the January 24, 1984 meeting were approved as mailed. BUSINESS: 1. Review of Wilson Park Master Plan: PRAB reviewed the Master Plan as devised by Dr. Einert of Wilson Park. The Board and nine people from the public discussed the master plan. The following comments were made: - The flow of the stream was disturbed by the Castle. - The exercise trail and sidewalk be made of gravel instead of concrete or asphalt - Would not like the tennis courts to be placed in the north east end.(In the place of the softball field) Tennis courts are needed elsewhere or in other parks. Suggested tennis courts east of the proposed ampitheater. - Ampitheater, is it needed? One citizen commented that it would be opened and inviting for that kind of activity. There are already two ampitheaters in the City. There needs to be a place for the performing arts such as theatre, community band, etc. Citizens felt that the park is too close to the homes and that the area is too small. If the ampitheater is built, need to have better security for such an activity. - Stabilization of Skull Creek with natural stones and walls of these stones to prevent erosion. - The foliage on the north side of the park needs to be cut back. - Consensus of the group that there is not picnic tables. They like the open green some tables would be nice directly south courts. - Need more control of dogs in the area. The leash law needs to be reinforced. Dogs are a problem with the trash cans. Neighborhood complained that the trash pickup in the park needs to be improved. - Exercise Trail - liked the trails through the park, but question the exercise stations. (Would the public use them?) - Span of Wilson Park includes activities of picnicing, swimming, tennis and jogging. Do not want to make the park too busy. Need to preserve the green open space. on Prospect Street a need for more space. However, of the tennis FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS P. 0. DRAWER F PRAB February 28, 1984 Page 2 72702 (501) 521.700 - Gravel for the sidewalks and parking lots would be too hard to maintain and would have a drainage problem. - Several spoke that they would not like to see an asphalt trail through the park. The Arkansas River Park in Tulsa has nature jogging trails made of white gravel. - Citizens liked the parking on the side and to prevent vehicles from entering the park. - Would like to see creative play equipment which is natural looking around the Castle area. - Liked the single entrances tothe parking lots with "massive" gates to close at night. Hope the parking lots do not interfere with the big Oak trees. - Need .security in the park. Suggestion to place an apartment in the Activity Center for a security guard to live. Need someone in the park during all hours it is opened. Daytime supervision is good and they really need it on weekends. - Activity Center with meeting room. Question if it will be used that much. - Neighborhood does not mind softball facilities as long as the games are before dark. In conclusion, PRAB expressed that traffic and parking need to be addressed immediately. The activity center, tennis courts, and ampitheater will be addressed later. First priority was to cleanup the Maintenance Headquarters in the rock building and to move it. Second was to provide parking and third was to upgrade the picnic facilities. PRAB expressed that they will try to keep the public better informed of the Park's progress and that they appreciate their interest and imput. PRAB discussed that this year in the General Budget they had $30,000 to carryout some of the Master Plan of Wilson Park. The following time table was set:for 1984. 1. Asphalt Parking Lot #1 (on the northeast section of the Park) and to build a gateway. PRAB expressed that the engineering study should consider conserving the trees as much as possible. 2. Design Parking Lot #2 for anticipating finances for 1985. 3. Push for perimeter park sidewalks. 4. Aslphalt Parking Lot #2 in 1985 5. Close off the interior roadways to the park 6. Park sign PRAB's main concern is to get traffic out of the park and to facilitate the problems of parking. Citizens present expressed that they liked the Master Plan and were glad that the Park PRAB February 28, 1984 Page 3 Department took the route of a professional plan for the future of the park. Motion: Melton/Lashley Recommends to the City Board of Directors to cover the building of parking lot #1 in 1984 with the funds available. Motion passed. 2. E.O.A. Request for Summer Youth Recreation Program: Ralph Nesson, Director of E.O.A. attended the PRAB meeting in response to his request of $775 from the City of Fayetteville. In the past, the City has budgeted $500 for the program. Mr. Nesson stated that his request was made upon the number of kids from Fayetteville attending the camp. (Last year there were 31 kids from ages 7 to 9 years old) It was the consensus of PRAB that since the budget for 1984 was already approved with $500 for the E.O.A. Summer Youth Program, that they would recommend to give E.O.A. $500. If more money is needed to pickup the slack for the Fayetteville kids, PRAB said that they would try to help out. () 3. Review of 1984 Budget: C .) 4. Horticulturist Position: Dale Clark stated that he hoped to decide on a horticulturist by March 15th. 5. Industrial Park Master Plan: The budget adjustment for the master plan of Industrial Park will be considered at the next Finance Committee meeting according to Scott Linebaugh. The Finance Department accidentally left this item off the proposed 1984 budget. 6. Naming of "Industrial Park" and "Highway 265 and 45 Park": Motion: Waite/Ryan To recommend to the City Board of Directors to name the Industrial Park area "Combs Park" and the park on Highway 265 and 45 to name it "Vandergriff Park" or "Crossover Park". David. Lashley will present the park names to the City Board of Directors. 7 Status of Charles J. Finger Park and Walker Park North: Dale Clark reported that the parking lots have not been started yet and that the playground equipment and picnic facilities are expected to arrive by April.. 8. Asbell Gym Renovation: Dale Clark stated that the brick work is almost completed at Asbell Gym. Clark is to find out the date of completion so that an opening ceremony can be planned. PRAB February 28, 1984 Page 4 9. Volunteer Park Program: Connie Edmonston reported that fourteen volunteer groups from the University responded to the park work projects. The following are scheduled to work: Feb 25 at Asbell: Sigma Tau Gamma (Completed) Feb 26 at Wilson: Arnold Air Society (Snowed -Rescheduled March 3) March 3 at Walker Park: Alpha Gamma Rho & Sigma Nu Pledges March 10 at Lake Fay Ballfields: Sigma Chi March 10 at Lake Fay Boatdock: FFA March 11 at Wilson Park: Sigma Tau Gamma & Phi Mu March 31 at ?: Futrell Hall Other groups that have not set a work date but want to help are: Intra -fraternity Council, Agri. Mech Club, Alpha Kappa Psi, Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi Omega, Farmhouse Connie has also sent letters to all civic clubs in Fayetteville informing them of the park slide show presentation that is available for their programs. 10. Lake Wilson: Dale Clark reported that nothing has been done about the leakage problem at Lake Wilson. 11. Green Space Status: Connie Edmonston informed PRAB that the Green Space fees is now into effect. Enclosed is a copy of the Ordinance. She also stated that all money received shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account. All the park fee money . and interest shall be expended by December 31, 1990 for the acquisition of park land and park development. If the money has not been expended by the date, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to determine the disposition of the money. 12. Other Business. Dale Clark reported that Connie Edmonston and himself will be attending a HCRS Grant workshop to investigate grant money for Wilson Park. This will be at Harrison on March 6th. MEETING ADJOURNED: 6 pm NEXT PRAB MEETING: Tuesday, March 13 at 4pm, Continuing Education Respectfully submitted, Connie Edm nston, Administrative Assist. IN ATTENDANCE: Dale Clark, David. Lashley, Rodney Ryan, Phil Thompson, Bill Waite, Beverly Melton Citizens: Karen & Bob Brandon, Mrs. Joe Upchurch, Mrs. Jack Budd, Jean Evans, Alan Beauchamp, Jeanie Wyant, Ralph Nesson, Chana Conway Nesson