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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-21 - MinutesPRAB REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Mark Robertson at 5:15 in room 326 of the City Administration Building. Members Present: Alexander, Anderson, Einert, Jenkins, Palmer, Robertson, Waselues Staff Present: Clark, Cox, Edmonston, Franklin City Staff Present: David Cox Media Present: Tom Sissom, Ron Wood BUSINESS: UOTION:ETNFRT/ALRXANDER The minutes from the January 7, 1991 PRAB meeting were approved unanimously 7-0 with the correction in number IV to read both lakes instead of each lake. II. LAKE FAYETTEVILLE SOFTBALL COMPLEX REQUEST Terry Lawson, a local softball player, requested improvements at the Lake Fayetteville softball complex parking lot. He presented ideas such as issuing player cards in which each player pays $5 to use the lot or to ask the sponsors of the softball teams to donate money for the lot. Lawson asked that if possible, could the City match the funds the players might raise? The amount would be from $5,000 to $8,000. The parking lot is too small, and it also has drainage problems that need to be corrected. The PRAB expressed their concern that matching funds might be impossible, especially since there is a chance that ballfield maintenance could be cut. David Cox stated that this project would probably be a Capital Improvement Project and the CIP budget looks better in the future than the general budget. Robertson stated that the PRAB would take this idea under advisement and report back to Lawson. Clark and Franklin will view the parking lot before the next meeting. III. GREEN SPACE Paradise View Apartments Owner/Developer: Jim Lindsey Location: W of 265, S of Joyce Street Park District: NE Number of Units: 132 Land Dedication: 1.32 acres Money in Lieu: $11,220 PRAB Page 2 MOTION:ANDERSQN/EINERT The PRAB recommends to the Planning Commission to take money, $11,220, in lieu of a land dedication for the green space requirement for Paradise View Apartments. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0. IV. LAKE FAYETTEVILLE AND LAKE SEQUOYAH PUBLIC HEARING It will be clarified at the beginning of the meeting that the PRAB does want management at the Lakes to remain. Kevin Crosson will present a brief opening financial statement. David Cox reported that Scott does not want to close the Lakes but wants to balance revenues and expenditures as ordered by the City Board of Directors. Palmer asked if the fee increases get approved, will the Lakes stay open? Cox said,"Absolutely!" Clark stated that the reason Lake Sequoyah boat stall rental is less than Lake Fayetteville is because the demand at Sequoyah is much lower. Clark and Robertson met with Henry Huffman from OMI. Huffman stated that federal regulations had changed and there would be little anticipated need of drawing down the lake unless there are unforeseen emergencies. PRAB discussed raising the annual boating and fishing fee were raised to $15 and then reevaluating it at the end of 1991, as opposed to raising fees to $20, that would probably be sufficient for a few years. Palmer stated we should create scenarios for the fisherman to show them how much they would spend with the new fee increases. Cox inform the City Board that the PRAB is committed to finding a solution if management of the Lakes were to remain. MOTION:ALEXANDER/WASELUES The PRAB recommends to have an alternate fee of $20 for the Lake daily fishing and boating be proposed at the public meeting. THE MOTION APPROVED UNANINDUSLY 7-0. MOTION: EINERT/WASE .0 . The PRAB asked David Cox to inform the City Board of Directors of the public hearing and that the PRAB embraces the concept of the balanced budget and are making efforts in this direction. Furthermore, the PRAB hopes that all Parks budget cuts be referred to them before any line items are cut. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0. Robertson asked Cox what the sales tax percent plateau for the Parks Department is. Cox will find out and report back to the PRAB. PRAB Page 3 V. PURCHASE PROPOSAL LOTION:ALEXANDRR/EINFRT The PRAB recommends to contact Mr. Garrison and inform him of his proposed park area being served by Davis Park which is within one mile. The PRAB does not have funds or planning to pursue this land at this particular time. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0 VI. PRAB COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Facilities: Chairman -Anderson, Einert, Jenkins Program: Chairman -Alexander, Waselues Budget: Will appoint, at a later date fzMe- , W.+4.c,. VII. PARKS MAINTENANCE REPORT Franklin presented the 1991 work program/budget and the labor day distribution. He explained to the PRAB that work is scheduled on a monthly basis. VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. A herbicide public meeting will be set this week. PRAB will be informed of this meeting. B. An orientation packet was distributed. IX. OTHER BUSINESS There will only be one meeting in Feb.ruary due to President's Day. Einert requested that the PRAB meetings be changed from 5:15 to 5:30. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Minutes Approved: cdid