HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-21 - MinutesPAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700
PRAB
REGULAR MEETING
April 21, 1986
The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board came
to order at 4:05 p.m.
MINUTES: Approval of the April 7, 1986 PRAB meeting were dispensed
with until the next scheduled meeting.
BUSINESS:
I. COMBS PARK
Connie Edmonston reported that Sandra Carlisle, Community
Development Director, is waiting for drier weather for
engineers to set up equipment to survey for parking lot
and entry road bids. The Combs Park lease was terminated
on April 10; riow ready for the Model Airplane Club to
move its activities from Lake Fayetteville to Combs Park,
as soon as possible. The Model Airplane Club Officers
have been invited to attend the next PRAB Meeting on
May 5.
PRAB instructed Connie Edmonston and Dale Clark to establish
the following restrictions there: Parking, Driving on Land,
Locks and Keys.
II. RENOVATION WILSON PARK
Dale Clark reported that $20,000 had been budgeted for the
roof repair and rock work on the building and that the roof
bid, alone, was considerably higher. The decision has been
made to go ahead with the badly needed sand blasting and
tucking. Roof repairs, therefore, will be done in 1987.
The driveway will be blocked: $1,000 will be used for
tunnelling, since the parking lot has to be redone. Re-
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700
PRAB MINUTES (Cont'd)
REGULAR MEETING
April 21, 1986
Page Two
building bridge foundation, drain tile, new toy; however,
no equipment will be replaced.
III. QUAIL CREEK
Connie Edmonston recounted that numerous attempts to reach
Wade Bishop remained fruitless.
IV.
MOTION: MELTON/YORK PRAB recommends that Quail Creek Park
be submitted as surveyed and that David Lashley send a letter
to the City Board of Directors informing that PRAB feels they
• should go ahead. Unanimously approved.
PRAB then asked Connie Edmonston and Dale Clark to check
with the Planning Commission to see whether or not Jim
Lindsey's proposal had been accepted.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Dale
Clark indicated the Fayetteville Youth Center is
currently
including
training.
such as:
Care, and
May. 24.
attempting early morning lap swims and aerobics,
aerobics for men. Mr. Clark will look into weight
Outdoor Recreational Summer Seminars will be held
Canoeing, Hiking, Snaking, First Aid, CPR, Day
Day Camp. The Swimming Pool is scheduled to open
Mr. Clark reported that Alan Beauchamp would like to reserve
Wilson Park for Team Tennis practice on Saturday morning.
MOTION: PRAB advised Dale Clark to reserve a High School
:Tennis Court On Saturday for the Team Tennis Practice
"Unanimously passed. (7-0) YARBROUGH/LUCAS
F'AYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700
PRAB MINUTES (Cont'd)
REGULAR MEETING
April 21, 1986
Page Three
SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Cont'd)
PRAB commended Mark Paul for the outstanding job he
is doing with the Softball League.
Youth Theater will be performing Dr. Seuss
April 26, at 1:00 p.m., at Dillard's Store.
invited to attend.
There was discussion
project to establish
neighbors to attend,
of interest.
on Saturday,
PRAB is
as to the feasibility of a pilot
a neighborhood council, inviting
relating to their particular area
V. QUARTERLY BUDGET REPORT
Quarterly Budget report was postponed until next
regular meeting.
VI. PARK TOUR, PART II
Park Tour, Part II is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22,
at 7:00 a.m., and will adjourned promptly at 9:00 a.m.
VII.
OTHER BUSINESS
'ARTS CENTER COMMITTEE
Dr Ryan announced that the Arts Center Committee is
looking for a site, possibly 18-20 acres. He asked
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700
PRAB MINUTES (Cont'd)
REGULAR MEETING
_April 21, 1986
Page Four
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ARTS CENTERCOMMITTEE-Cont'd
whether or not PRAB would be interested in developing
a Park if the site should be located in an area where
there is no park.
It was the consensus of PRAB that they will be happy to
look at it when the time comes.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
NEXT MEETING:
5:33 p.m.
Monday, May 5, 1986
4:00 p.m.
Room 326, City Hall
Respectfully submitted,�,,��-IL��
Alfa �
Helen J. Speck
Secretary
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan, Lashley, Lucas, Melton, Waite,
Yarbrough, York
PRAB STAFF: Clark, Edmonston, Speck