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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-21 - MinutesPRAB REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Rodney Ryan at 5:00 p.m. in 326 in the City Administration Building. Members present: Staff present: Guests present: BUSINESS: Alexander, Robertson, Anderson, Colwell, Kimbrough, Ryan, Waselues, White Clark, Cox, Edmonston room Dorothy Maguire, Shay Lastra, Gary Absher, Jeff and Lonell Ward, Max McCann, Joyce McCann Ed Hogan, Lisa Colwell, David Cox ALEXANDER/ROBERTSON I. The minutes from the May 7, 1990 minutes were approved with the following correction from item II: The Sweetser property item was tabled until the Gulley Park facilities committee meets on May 14, concerning the waterline. II. LEVERETT PTO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PARK LAND This item was tabled until City Board makes a decision on the rezoning of the property joining Leverett School. III. SWEETSER PROPERTY Many homeowner's in the area between Gulley Park and Sweetbriar Park presented their reason's for the City not to make the trail, running from Gulley Park to Magnolia Street, a public park. Joyce McAnn asked what stage the Parks Department is at with this property. Ryan assured her that the PRAB has not made any decisions but have only viewed the area. McAnn continued with reasons why this should not be a public park trail: 1. The flood problem would be the City's problem. 2. This area would be an ideal spot for possible vandalism. Shay Lastra commented on how severe the erosion is and presented pictures. She stated that this could be a very dangerous place for children to play. Dorothy Maguire presented additional pictures. Max McCann stated that he and his neighbors are totally against a park. They have maintained the land for years. Jeff Ward commented that he likes the idea of Gulley Park but cannot see a reason for a trail connecting Gulley and Sweetbriar. It would bring the value of the surrounding property down. Clark thanked everyone for coming and stated that they would be informed before a decision is made. PRAB Page 2 V. FEE REVIEW David Cox, Transportation Manager, requested that the PRAB review user fee's for the Parks Department. The boatdocks are consuming $30,000 a year and Cox recommended that the closing of Lake Sequoyah be considered. Ryan stated the committee will review these fee's. Robertson commented that if prices are raised too high at the pool, it will cut some lower income children. White inquired to compare Fayetteville's pool prices to other cities. Edmonston stated that the Arkansas Extension service completed a survey in 1989 and Fayetteville lies within the median of the admission prices for a pool. She also stated that the prices for this year have already been publicized. Ryan stated that the recreation is for the people not the money. Clark stated that he was not against self-sufficient programs but he does not want to shut any kids out. KTMBROUGH/ALEXANDER The budget committee will review all fees and make recommendations by August 1, 1990 MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.' 8-d VI. BOND DISCUSSION Clark explained bond numbers 5 and 9 were for the Youth Center pool and the Parks Department. He stated that the Youth Center Board is distributing fliers informing people of the issues. VII. GULLEY PARK The facilities committee met with the Assistant City Engineer Sid Norbash at Gulley Park to discuss the price of a water line. The item was tabled pending upon gathering more information. VIII. GREEN SPACE ORDINANCE The new ordinance was reviewed by the PRAB. Edmonston reported that after a recent survey of other city's green space fees ours are considerably lower. The PRAB budget committee will review Park fees. Anderson requested that the Green Space projects be discussed at the next PRAB meeting. IX. BRYCE DAVIS PARK A public meeting will be scheduled for the citizen's ideas on what should be developed in Bryce Davis Park. PRAB PAGE 3 OTHER BUSINESS: Alexander reported that the Walker Park parking area was. reviewed. The Ozark Volleyp§11 Club recommends that speed bumps be installed aC tlalkor Park and Lake Fayetteville Sou to slow traffic down exA ci (" re&&mrnesed 4h -100-1- Spee) b.inpns3 cJ h e � lczj 001 - Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. G)4fl'cr 1-112K, Minutes approved: Secretary