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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-17 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 PRAB February 17, 1986 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board came to order at 5:10 p.m. MINUTES: Minutes of the February 3, 1986 meeting were approved as mailed. BUSINESS: • I. FAYETTEVILLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION Dale Clark presented a letter, dated February 17, 1986, outlining the need for the Fayetteville Soccer Associa- tion to operate independently from the Youth Center. Attachment 1. Presently the Youth Center and Parks Department are pro- viding support for the soccer program; however, PRAB recommends that the Fayetteville Soccer Association operate independently from the Youth Center, starting after the completion of the spring league. PRAB recom- mended a letter be sent to the Fayetteville Soccer Association outlining these changes. Dale Clark will present the letter to the Youth Center Board for their action. PRAB Personnel and Program Committee will review this request. II. QUAIL CREEK The City Planning Commission recommended that Drake Street be constructed. No recommendation has been made as to the division of street cost. David Lashley will act as liaison to work on this project. He will send a memorandum to the City Board concerning the proposed Park. MOTION: WAITE/LUCAS Recommend the City Board purchase the land at Quail Creek for a City Park. Motion passed unanimously (8-0) FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 February 17, 1986 Dr. Rodney Ryan, Chairman Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Dear Rodney: Over the past several years soccer registrations have been handled at the Youth Center and the soccer program considered a part of the Parks and Recreation total program. Recently the Soccer Association elected to change the reg- ist tion process and have all registration forms to be returned t a box at the post office. The reason stated for this change as that, it will streamline the registration process. This change happened without any communication with myself of staff. It is my opinion that the Soccer Association should be allowed to operate totally independent of the Youth Center/Parks Department. We would let the Soccer Association schedule the fields through the Parks Department staff. We would continue to work with the Soccer Association to meet their needs. The services that have been provided from the Youth Center and Parks include scheduling of officials, paying officials, lining the fields, providing fields, providing most, but not all of the soccer goals & fencing on the goals and handling numerous phone calls. I believe the Parks & Youth Center can continue to work with the Soccer Association,"'���,as an independent hobby_ and int- erest group. Star -,I S �,L ! -4.(2:-,1/4i • J?.c -e .-c J This move would help increase communications, dissolve any and all conflicts between the Youth Center and Soccer Association. Sincerely ale D. Clark, Directo Parks & Recreation January 29, 1986 Parks & Recreation Director 915 California Blvd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: Park on Farmers Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas Dear Sir: Since completion of the park there has been a problem with late night visitors to the recreation area. Upon completion of the park we were told it would be closed and locked each evening at 8:00 p.m. The gates have never been closed or appropriate measures taken. This has led to a problem with people parking late at night, littering, playing loud music and generally causing disturbances. On one occasion the police were called at 9:00 p.m. to check out someone screaming. This was very distrubing not knowing whether it was a necessary cause for alarm. Being the landowners closest to the park, we feel it should be used during the designated hours and not after 8:00 p.m. for late night socializing. We are asking that appropriate measures be taken to see that the rules be followed to conform with park regulations. Please give this your immediate attention. Thank you very much, • Brena Baker yudivlyiv FDL --J21,. eayAloe Roy ox James Baker, V 1 PAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 PRAB MINUTES (cont'd) February 17, 1986 Page Two III. GREEN SPACE - CEDAR CREEK SUBDIVISION Owner: Location: Jerry Sweetser Between Overcrest Winwood Park District: Living Units: Money in Lieu: Land Dedication: Drive NE 15 15 15 Drive and Single Family x $105=$1,575 x .0125= .188 MOTION: LASHLEY/EMERSON PRAB makes the recom- mendation to accept money in lieu Of a land dedication for the Cedar Creek subdivision. Motion passed unanimously (8-0). IV: MASTER PLAN OF LAKE FAYETTEVILLE NORTH PARK Arkansas Extension Service members will meet with PRAB at the Youth Center, Tuesday, February 25, 1986, at 10:00 a.m., concerning the Master Plan of Lake Fayetteville North. V. WILSON PARK HEADQUARTERS RENOVATION $16,811 is budgeted for renovating Wilson Park Headquarters. PRAB set renovation priorities as follows: 1. Drainage 2. Roof Repairs 3. Sandblast Rock Building MOTION: EMERSON/MELTON Renovation be accomplished in phases in accordance with Albert' Skiles 'design. Motion passed unanimously '(8-0). Dr. Waite was excused from the meeting. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P. 0. DRAWER F 72702 (501) 521-7700 PRAB MINUTES (cont'd) February 17, 1986 Page Three VI. PRAB COMMITTEES VII. PRAB Committee Chairmen presented reports from their committees, which will be reviewed at future meetings for final approval. FINGER PARK PRAB asked the Staff to seek neighborhood volunteers at Finger Park to close and reopen the gate. Mr. Clark reported signs will be posted at Finger Park indicating gates will be closed at Sunset. VIII. FAYETTEVILLE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION Chuck Yarbrough, Softball District Commissioner, reported that the National Softball Association has provided one -million dollar insurance coverage. This year there will be a $50 fee to cover the ASA -sanctioned teams during practice, umpires, and possibly spectators, and during sanctioned games. OTHER BUSINESS: Dale Clark will write a letter to the City Person- nel Committee regarding the status of the Assistant Parks Director position request. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:05 p.m. NEXT PRAB MEETING: MEMBERS PRESENT: PRAB STAFF: Monday, March 3, 1986 5:00 p.m., City Hall Respectful' l submitted, Connie Edmonston Administrative Assistant Ryan, Emerson, Lashley, Lucas, Melton, Waite, Yarbrough, York Clark, Edmonston, Speck