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Home My WebLink About1987-10-05 - MinutesPAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 PR AB REGULAR MEETING October. 5, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., 326 City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Colwell, Lucas, Melton, Ryan, Waite, Yarbrough STAFF PRESENT: Clark, Edmonston Minutes: PRAB approved the minutes of the September 21, 1987 Regular PRAB meeting. BUSINESS: I. GREEN SPACE - WRINGFOOT II. Owner/Developer: Park District: Location: Single -Family Units: Green Space Land Requirement Green Space Money in Lieu James and Kathleen Webster N.E. .85 Miles North of Arkansas Highway 45 on Arkansas Highway 156 3 .0375 Acres $315 MOTION:' LUCAS/MELTON PRAB makes the recommendation to accept money in lieu of a land dedication for the' Green Space requirement at Wring£oot. Motion passed unanimously. (6-0) GREEN SPACE FEES COLLECTED TO DATE NOTE: Interest is NOT included for July, August, North East North West South East South West $14,663.35 $15,733.97 $ 2,967.92 $ 5,849.01 and September. PAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 PRAB - REGULAR MEETING October 5, 1987 Page Two III. PERSONNEL AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE - LUCAS, CHAIRMAN The Personnel and Programs Committee, in their quest for informa- tion pertaining to community needs will review the following: Design a survey questionnaire (next 3-5 years) Encourage people to approach PRAB Neighborhood meetings PTO Agendas - PRAB be available for questions, etc. T.V. Spots Newspaper community meetings Flyers to churches, civic clubs Newspaper survey, mail outs How to survey • IV. FIVE-YEAR PARK PLAN REVIEW PRAB reviewed and revised the 5 -Year Plan and Goals and Objectives. Chairman Waite requested that PRAB review the remaining 5 -Year Budget for 1989 1992. (Attached Addendum A) C.D. FUNDING PRAB recommended that C.D. funding for the following be applied for: 1. Jefferson Playground Equipment $12,000 2. Walker Park Playground Equipment $14,000 3. Walker Park Handicapped Fountain $ 2,000 MEETING ADJOURNED: //////��8:40 p.m. / //7 MINUTES APPROVED: ad /If,/7 rl C Connie E monston Assistant Parks Director NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 19, 1987 5:00 p.m., 326 City Hall PARKS AND RECREATION LONG-RANGE .PLANNING 5 -YEAR PLAN GOALS AND 'OBJECTIVES October 5, 1987 Update GOALS ADDENDUM "A" October. 5, 1987 To provide facilities and programs that meet the recreational needs of all the community. OBJECTIVE 1. Maintain present facilities at highest possible level. 2. Assess community needs for programs and facilities. 3. Study the need for additional recreation centers. 4. Continue to increase awareness and community pride in the Fayetteville parks system. 5. Provide well-trained and supervised staff for all Parks programs. 6. Use Green Space money to improve Park facilities. GOALS To provide a safe and pleasant environment for outdoor play and picnicking. OBJECTIVE 1. Beautify Park grounds and facilities. 2. Improve safety of the Parks and facilities. 3. Plant more trees and flowers. 4. Install new and rebuild old picnic tables, grills, and fireplaces. GOALS To obtain and develop additional Parks acreage according to Master Plan. OBJECTIVE 1. Utilize. Green Space moneys for acreage and facilities. 2. Pursue donations of land and money to be used to acquire acreage and facilities. • P ARKS AND RECREATION - LONG-RANGE PLANNING - 5 -YEAR PLAN - 10-5-87 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES G OALS To provide a recreational and instructional aquatic program for citizens of Fayetteville. OBJECTIVE 1. Provide safe, attractive, and well -supervised programs and facilities. 2. Provide programs and facilities that meet the interests and n eeds of the community. 3. Provide a well-trained and supervised staff. GOALS To serve as a secondary source of funding and support to agencies t hat receive primary sources of funding from United Fund and contributions. OBJECTIVE 1. Provide support to the Youth Center, Adult Center, and Fayetteville Down Town, Unlimited, so that they may continue t heir present level of operation. GOALS To develop and improve safe athletic fields and facilities. OBJECTIVE 1. Improve athletic fields in the areas of turf, drainage, and irrigation, where it is feasible. P rovide seating for spectators. 3 Construct new fields. GOALS To provide a wide Variety of recreational opportunities at City lakes and properties. OBJECTIVE 1. Increase the present level of services at the three lakes. 2. Continue and extend cooperation and support to hobby groups.. PARKS AND RECREATION - LONG-RANGE PLANNING - 5 -YEAR PLAN - 10-5-87 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES GOALS To provide training for Parks staff and volunteers. OBJECTIVE 1. Attend training sessions. 2. Join state, regional, and national professional parks organizations. 3. Conduct training sessions for coaches, volunteers, and participatns in various activities. GOALS To provide support to agencies and organizations that are involved in providing recreational activities in the City of Fayetteville. OBJECTIVE 1. Provide organizational/technical skills and planning. 2. Provide facilities. 3. Provide assistance in funding. PARKS AND RECREATION LONG-RANGE PLANNING 5 -YEAR PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 10-5-87 1987 $582,706 1988 $611,841 5%_Increase 1989 $642,433 5% Increase 1990 $693,828 8% Increase 1991 $735,458 6% Increase 1992 $779,585 6% Increase PAYETTEITILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 (501) 521-7700 1 9 8 6 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROVIDING A YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM ARE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS PARKS DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Mow and line soccer fields. 2. Perform general field maintenance according to the field program as set by the Park Horticulturist, to include planting, mowing, fertilizing, and aeriating. 3. Continue to develop and improve the soccer fields, based upon the needs as determined by the Parks Department, after consultation with the Soccer Association. 4. Permit the Soccer Association to use the Asbell Concession Stand. The Soccer Association usage of the Asbell Conces- sion Stand is under the supervision of. the Park Concession Manager. YOUTH CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Fund and hire a part-time Soccer Coordinator to perform the duties as outlined in the job description. 2. Register Youth for Soccer. 3. Serve as a Soccer Information Service. FAYETTEVILLE SOCCER ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide the Youth Center with all registration forms and information needed to inform and update participants about the Program. All information must be presented, in writing, to the Youth Center at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled event. 2. All committee meetings must be held at the Youth Center. The Soccer Coordinator will be present at all Soccer Committee Meetings. 3. Recruit, train, and assign soccer coaches. 4. Provide game balls, practice equipment, and team uniforms. 5. Responsible for providing the Soccer Coordinator with all the necessary information for the Youth Center. Such information will include team rosters, coaches phone numbers, game schedules, practice schedules, etc. b' 0-6 Ca,' %jssociehS referees. ### • FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 113 W. MOUNTAIN 72701 - (501) 521-7700 1 9 8 6 Park Staff feels strongly that the Soccer Coordinator hired by the Fayetteville Youth Center is the key to an effective working relationship with the Soccer Association, both recreational and competitive league. SOCCER COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION .The Soccer Coordinator: 1. Is directly responsible to the Fayetteville Youth Center Director. 2. Is responsible for communication between the Youth Center/Parks/Department/Soccer Association. The Coordinator has final authority for scheduling and use of all facilities. 3. Must attend all of the Soccer Association meetings and present a meeting report to the Youth Center Director the following day. 4. Will work directly with the Registration Committee of the Soccer Association, in order to keep the Youth Center informed of all registration pro- cedures and policies. 5. Will schedule games, rainouts, make -ups, fields, and tournaments. 6. Will schedule team practice fields with the Soccer Coaches. 7. Will submit a game schedule, including all rain - out make -up -games, to the Youth Center and the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. 8 Will work with the Team Assignment Committee of the Soccer Association to provide current, up-to- date information to the Youth Center. Such infor- mation will include team rosters, coaches phone numbers, game schedules, practice schedules, etc. 9. Will recruit, train, and schedule umpires for all soccer games. • ###