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Home My WebLink About1986-07-07 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 PRAB REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 1986 The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board came to order at 4:00 p.m. MINUTES: Minutes of the June 16, 1986 meeting were approved as mailed. BUSINESS: I. QUAIL CREEK PROPOSED PARK The City Planning Commission approved the of establishing a park in Subdivisions at their June Board of Directors tabled the park at their July 1, MOTION: York/Emerson PRAB recommends to the City Board of Directors to concept the Quail Creek/Appleby Road 23, 1986 meeting. The City PRAB's request to acquire 1986 meeting. withdraw the proposal of time. Motion passed. (5-1) II. GREEN SPACE AMENDMENT Quail Creek Park at this The City Planning Commission (June 23, 1986 Meeting) tabled the Green Space Ammendment proposal until City Attorney, Jim McCord could be present. MOTION:Waite/Lucas PRAB recommends to the Planning Commission and the City Board of Directors that the proposed am:tendment to the Green Space Ordinance include that a subdivider may dedicate park land which exceeds the Green Space Requirement • FSrETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 PRAB MINUTES (Cont'd) REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1986 Page 2 for any subsequent development located in the same park quadrant. PRAB further recommends that the original drafted am:.endment omit that credit may be applied towards a Green Spate 'Requirement in 'a different park quadrant. Motion passed unanimously. (5-0) (Melton absent) The proposed Green Space Ammendment will be presented to the City Planning Commission July 28, 1986 Meeting. III. PAUL LEWIS PLAQUE Chairman Rodney Ryan presented a letter from John Cole representing Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited, Inc. The letter request permission to install a plaque in the park area of the Downtown Square. PRAB recommended for the plaque to be attached to or next to the old Lewis Building. Ryan will return the recommendation of PRAB to City Manager, Don Grimes and Mr. John Cole. IV. BRIGHAM PROPOSED PARK - Timothy Klinger Timothy Klinger is representing Harley and Ruby Brigham Estate. The Brigham Estate is proposing seven and one half acres of their land for sale to the City of Fayetteville for its perpetual use and care as an arboretum or nature park. The value of the land would be established by professional appraisal with the sale price to be represented by two-thirds of the appraised value. The proceeds of the sale would be deposited in a park trust fund to which the FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 PRAB MINUTES (Cont'd) REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1986. Page 3 V. VI. VII. VIII. Brigham's would contribute up to an additional $50,000. PRAB discussed the commitment" of the PRAB will tour the on Friday, July 18 problems of making a "long term land in its natural state. proposed land on Fox Hunter Road at 7:30 a.m. OUTDOOR SUMMER RECREATION SEMINARS The Youth Center and Parks and Recreation are hosting seven free Outdoor Recreation Seminars held in Wilson Park from June 24 through August 1. Seminars include Snakes; Nature Awareness of Plants and Trees; First Aid; Outdoor Survival; Fishing (Casting and Fly Tying); Camping; and Canoeing. YOUTH THEATRE REPORT Nine students were enrolled in the first Youth Theatre classes. Session Two will July 14 and run through August 15. CITY SWIMMING POOL REPORT session of start on Connie Edmonston presented PRAB with a Summary of the Swimming Pool for the months of May and June. The pool has exceeded last years highest daily attendance in July with a total of 680 patrons. There is a very high demand for swimming lessons this year. COMBS PARK REPORT Mr. Combs is mowing and baling so that the Model Airplane can site for the runway. The bids parking lot will be awarded at meeting. the hay at Combs Park stake and prepare the for the entry road and the July 15 City Board • PRAB TES (Cont'd) REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1986 Page 4 FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 IX. WILSON PARK HEADQUARTERS RENOVATION Bids have been received to sandblast the rock buildings at Wilson Park. Low bidder was Vernon Bascom Company from Vinton, Iowa for the lump sum of $15,650. X. OTHER BUSINESS A. Bob Emerson informed the Parks Board that he will be leaving Fayetteville and resigning from PRAB on August 1. B. Southwest •;Regional Parks and Recreation Convention: Andy Lucas has visited with Continuing Education and The Hilton as to services they would provide in hosting the Park Regional Meeting in Fayetteville. Ryan, Lucas, Clark and Edmonston will investiage the information and present PRAB with a recommendation concerning hosting such a convention. C. The National Parks and Recreation Association presented Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Deparment an "Award of Merit" Certificate for their programs. MEETING ADJOURNED: 5:50 p.m.. NEXT PRAB MEETING: Monday, July 21 at'Spm, City Hall. MEMBER PRESENT: Ryan, Emerson, Lucas, Waite, York, Melton PARK STAFF PRESENT: Clark, Speck, Edmonston GUEST: Timothy Klinger Respectftli ysubmitted, onnie Edmons on Assistant Parks Director KLINGER & MARTIN ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.O. BOX 1064 301 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 72702 15011 521-3779 -soTNY C. KLINGER ONO' A. MARTIN Mr. Jim McCord City Attorney City of Fayetteville P. 0. Drawer F Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702 RE: proposed sale of property Dear Jim: 18.10 ATTACHMENT "A" PRAB AGENDA 7-7-86 13 May 1986 One of my clients has come to me with what I think is a wonderful idea that will serve to make our community a better place to live for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. Harley and Ruby Brigham own three tracts of land that front along Fox Hunter Road just off of Highway 45. The combined tracts contain approximately 74 acres. Harley and Ruby have lived there for several years and have steadily made improvements to the land which focus on its natural character and on the preservation of the ecological variability of the landscape and the pla:Its and animals which it in turn supports. While living on the property, Harley and Ruby have made a true commitment to creating and maintaining a sort of natural arboretum complete with the care of the old and the planting of the new. Trails and shelters have also been constructed with a sensitivity to the natural setting. The Brigham's offer the property for sale to the City of Fayetteville for its perpetual use and care as an arboretum or nature park. The value of the land would be established by professional appraisal with the sale price to be represented by two-thirds of the appraised value. The proceeds of the sale would be deposited in a park trust fund to which the Brigham's would contribute up to an additional $50,000.00. There are, of course, many details that would have to be worked out but Harley and Ruby would need to retain a life estate in the property and would also need to receive the income generated from the trust during their lifetime. Mr. Jim McCord City Attorney City of Fayetteville 13 May 1986 page 2 Our goal is to see this natural spot preserved for the enjoyment of future generations as well as our. own. But the Brigham's cannot achieve that by themselves. We hope this proposal will spark some interest on behalf of the City and we look forward to further discussions. Please give me a call if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, 1r imothy . Klinger FAYETTEVILLE CITY SWIMMING POOL TOTAL ATTENDANCE AVERAGE DAY ATTENDANCE AVERAGE SATURDAY AVERAGE SUNDAY AVERAGE WEEKEND HIGHEST POOL OFFICE REVENUES CONCESSION REVENUES STAFF HOURS MONTHLY SUMMARY FOR MONTH OF MAY 1984 1985 1986 515 86 Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable DAILY ATTENDANCEUnavailable $ 2,386.60 $ $ 194 Unavailable USER PERCENTAGES MOM TOT PRESCHOOL GRADE SCHOOL ADULT CHILD PASSES ADULT PASSES HOURS CLOSED EARLY TOTAL HOURS OPEN STAFF HOURS PER HOURS OPEN 1,073 153.3 188 302 490 344 4,882.45 $ Unavailable$ 1,090.25 3% 6% 30% 13% 35% 13% 1,013 126.6 175.5 7 154.3 351 3,176.95 552.25 768.25 29 87--- 8.6% 54--- 5.3% 538---53% 96--- 9.5% 189---18.6% 49--- 4.8% 10.75 45 37.6 17.1' FAYETTEVILLE CITY SWIMMING POOL MONTHLY SUMMARY FOR MONTH OF JUNE TOTAL ATTENDANCE AVERAGE DAY ATTENDANCE FULL DAYS CLOSED AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE HIGHEST SATURDAY SUNDAY WEEKEND 1984 13,562 452 Unavailable 461 386 428 1985 1986 10,533 10,491 351.1 403.5 -0- 4 410.2 509.6 505.6 445.6 459 477.6 DAILY ATTENDANCE 824 639 POOL OFFICE REVENUES CONCESSION REVENUES STAFF HOURS USER PRECENTAGES MOM TOT PRESCHOOL GRADE SCHOOL ADULT CHILD PASSES ADULT PASSES 660 (Th.June 14)(Wed.June 28) (Tue.June 17) $ 14,890.22 $ 15,484.15 $ 16,028.55 $ 4,444.70 Unavailable $ 4,017.51 Unavailable 2,710.0 1,927.0 3% 5% 37% 13% 10% 31% TOTAL HOURS OPEN 194 1,136---10.8% 470--- 4.5% 3,871---36.9%% 1,034--- 9.8% 2,820---26.8% 1,200---11.4% 173 STAFF HOURS PER HOURS OPEN 13.9 FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER P. D. DRAWER F June 11, 1986 Mr. Rodney Ryan, Chairman Parks and Recreation Board 2317 Juneway Terrace Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Rodney, • 72702 (501) 521.7700 Enclosed you will find letters from the present president of Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited, Virginia Stratton and past- president, John Cole, by which they are requesting permission to install a plaque in the park area of the Downtown Square. It will be appreciated if you will present this to the Parks Board and perhaps meet with Virginia or John .to _agree -on the location. guess we should then get City Board approval. Paul Lewis really did work hard for the revitalization of the Square. Thank you. Sincerely, Donald L. Grimes City Manager DLG:jef cc: _Virginia Stratton Enclosures-- -------- ""--- • FIRST NATIONAL BANK June 4, 1986 Mr. Don Grimes --City of Fayetteville P. 0. Drawer F Fayetteville, AR 72702 • Dear Mr. Grimes,• • ; t‘ Jt\. ,1 ,o I have attached a copy of a letter written to you by past Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited President John. W. Cole concerning the Paul Lewis plaque. With your approval, we would like to go ahead with the --- - installation. Please contact me at your earliest con- venience as to whether or"not DFU can proceed as planned. Thank you. i&LJc)n Virginia K. Stratton • President Downtown Fayetteville Unlimited VKS/dd Attachment • ne Center Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 • 501/575-7000 L1vJwIIlVY11I1rf9Xi=.a IL`vALLL UNLIMITED, INC. Fayetteville City Manager P.O. Drawer F Fayetteyille, AR 72702 Dear Sir: P.O. Box 1583 ' Fayetteville. Arkansas 72701 501/521-8420 January 21, 1986 RE: Memorial Plaque The Board of Directors of DFU has authorized the purchase of_a permanent bronze plaque, of approximately 18" by 24", to be mounted in a low pedestal on the city .square to memorialize Paul Lewis and his efforts for the square. The memorial -would need no maintenance, and the expenses of installation would be fully paid by Downtown .Fayetteville Unlimited,__Inc._ _ • Because those grounds are under the jurisdiction of the city, your permission and cooperation is requested to install such a memorial and to determine the appropriate location for it. The plaque will read as follows: • IN MEMORY OF PAUL LEWIS (date of birth - date of death) Whose single-minded dedication to the vitality of the Fayetteville City Square typified and rallied the substantial efforts .of many to preserve and revitalize the square as the heart of :this town. - s Dedicated by Downtown - Fayetteville Unlimited, Inc., 1986. Thank you for your consideration and.re'sponse on this matter. We would like to have.this plaque installed, if possible, -during the sesquicentennial year. Sincerely, John W. Cole, President