HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-18 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 621-7700 PRAB February 18, 1985 The Parks and Recreation Board came to order at 4:05 pm. MINUTES: Minutes were approved as mailed with the following correction XI. Northwest Park Land Search. (January 8, 1985 meeting) NEW BUSINESS: I. APPOINTMENT OF PRAB COMMITTEE: II. Personnel And Public Relations (chairpersor9 Beverly Melton, Chuck Yarbrough Program (chairperson) Charlie Sego, Chuck Yarbrough, Beverly Melton Facilities and Development @hairperson) Bill Waite, Bob Emerson, Laison (chairperson) David Lashley Neighborhood Advisory (chairperson) J.O. York MOTION:—Emerson/Sego •PRAB committees"stand"as approved. Passed unanimously (6=0) Chairperson Rodney Ryan will outline each committee. Cc) J.O. York id.laskt y ago b Sn-erso.. cc j4tbro✓SA. GUIDELINES FOR PRAB MEETINGS: Chairperson Rodney Ryan presented some guidelines for PRAB meetings and agendas for the Board's consideration. (See enclosure A) III. PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK: PRAB discussed the possibility of compiling a Park and Recreation Department Handbook to consist of the long range plans, park ordinances, history of the parks, etc. Chairperson Ryan will work on the project. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 621.7700 PRAB PAGE 2 FEBRUARY. 18, 1985 IV. LIFE STYLES GREEN SPACE ORDINANCE WAIVER REQUEST: Carol Hart, Director of Life Styles, was present to request a waiver of the Green Space Ordinance for Life Styles new apartment complex for adults with developmental disabilities. The project receives assistance from HUD for funding. The apartment complex will be located on Porter Road and Sycamore Street. There will be 12 multi -family dwelling units. Ms. Hart explained that only two of the 3.8 acres will be used for building space, with the other 1.8 acres left in green space for residents leisure and rec- reational activities. Green Space land requirement consist of .12 acres or money in lieu $1;020. The area is served by Asbell Park. PRAB explained that included in the Park and Recreation Department's 1985 budget is $50;000 to bring their existing facilities upto handicap standards in order to accommodate special populations, such as Life Styles. The City is required by Revenue Sharing to have all facilities to meet the handicap standards by 1986, so there will also be more projects. to complete in the Park Department's budget of 1986. MOTION: Emerson To Yecommend to the Planning Commission thata Waiver- of the Green Space Ordinance to Lrfe 'S'tyles be 'approved. Motion died due to lack of asecond. PRAB COMMITTEE REPORT: 1. Soccer Report: No work has been performed on soccer fields at Walker Park North due to the 2. Wilson Parking Lot Bid Award: Jerry Sweetser the bid award for building a concrete parking for $33,457.75. Clark reported the lot would completed for summer use. the weather. received lot be FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 PRAB PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 18, 1985 V. PRAB COMMITTEE REPORT (cont.) 3. Youth Theatre Report: Currently there are five preschoolers enrolled; ten in Grades K through 3; and four in Grades 4 through 6. PRAB stated the program needs to be evaluated and requested that either Dr. Roger Gross or Dr. Pat Romanov from the University Theatre Department be invited to discuss the Youth Theatre program at the next PRAB meeting. VI. LAKE FAYETTEVILLE BOATDOCK INCIDENT: Mr. Grimes requested PRAB's recommendation regarding the shooting incident at Lake Fayetteville last summer. MOTION: Yarbrough/Sego PRAB has. compassion for the boy's medical expenses and.they understand the incident. They recommend that the City Manager and City Attorney take up the probiem.And to resolve it In the best interest of both parties. Motion passes unanimously VII. LAISON OFFICER REPORT: David Lashley reported that the Union Pacific Railroad does not have any retired cabooses made available to communities. -Burlington Northern Railroad Company does occasionally donate a caboose. PRAB discussed several possible uses including office space, concession stand, stage. Rodney Ryan will visit with Harrison Chamber of Commerce, who recently received a caboose as to the possibilities and cost involved. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:10 pm. NEXT PRAB MEETING: Monday, March 4 at 4pm, City Hall. Respectfully submitted, onnie Edmonston Administrative Assistant PRESENT: Ryan, Lashley, Melton, Emerson, Yarbrough, Sego, Clark, Edmonston, VISITORS: Carol Hart - Life Styles CE/dk FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F Bob Emerson David Lashley Beverly Melton Rodney Ryan Charlie Sego Bill Waite Charles Yarbrough J.O. York 72702 (501) 521-7700 PRAB DIRECTORY BOARD MEMBERS 1985 Home Phone 443-6598 442-5656 442-6663 442-7009 443-4466 521-2910 443-4860 442-4635 PRAB COMMITTEES FOR 1985 Personnel and Public Relations Beverly Melton (chairperson) Chuck Yarbrough Program Charlie Sego .(chairperson) Chuck Yarbrough, Beverly Melton Facilities and Development Bill Waite (chairperson) Bob Emerson, J.O. York Office Phone 575-3156 442-8731 521-4500 575-2854 521-4943 575-3007 521-9100 575-2354 LAISON David Lashley (chairperson) Neighborhood Advisory J.O. York (chairperson) PAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 knclosure A Guidelines for PRAB Meetings Preparation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agendas is a function of the Administrative Assistant to the Parks and Recreation Director. The general areas of the agendas are: a. Approval of minutes b. Report of officers and for committee chairperson. (Facilities, Personnel, Program, Budget, Laison) c. Old business items. d. New business items. e. Information items. Submission of items by individuals/groups, etc. to the Advisory Board for action should be in writing to the Administrative Assistant of the Parks and Recreation Director. Requests should include: a. Items should be clearly defined. b. Identify requesting party. c. Define specific board action requested. d. Specify request for placement on Board's agenda and if desirable specify which meeting. e. Identify representatives who will appear at meeting, if any. Requests must be received at least seven days prior to the date of meeting to be included on the agenda in the upcoming meeting. The Administrative Assistant will assemble and mail the agendas on the Wednesday proceeding the Monday meeting. Agenda items will be sent to the news- paper for publication. Agendas, are to be distributed to Advisory Board members by the Fridays preceeding the meeting scheduled for the first and third Monday of each month at 4 pm. Public participation in Board meetings is welcomed on any item scheduled on the Board's agenda for consideration and action; however, no unscheduled items, unless of an emergency nature, can be acted upon. • FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521.7700 Special Meetings: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may hold special meeting at the call of the Chairman or other Board members. Notice of these meetings are to be filed with the City Managers office 48 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting Cancellation or Change: Changes to or cancellation of scheduled meeting should be filed in the City Managers office at least 48 hours prior to the implementation of such change. •