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REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mark Robertson at 5:30 p.m. in
room 326 of the City Administration Building.
Members Present: Alexander, Anderson, Einert, Jenkins, Palmer,
Robertson, Waselues
Staff Present:
Guests Present:
BUSINESS:
Clark, Cox, Edmonston, Franklin
Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Dr. King
NOTION: ALEXANDER/EINERT
I. The minutes were approved unanimously 7-0.
II. LEVERETT PROPERTY
The Parsons offered the City three options in which to
purchase their property beside Leverett School. The
deadline is May 19, 1991. The options were presented as
follows: To purchase the land for $60,000 a year for
five year ($300,000), to lease the land for $25,000 a
year for five years with an option to buy ($325,000), or
to lease the land for $20,000 a year for seven years with
an option to buy ($350,000). The bidding will be opened
to the public after May 19.
MOTION:JENEINS/PALMER
The PRAB expresses their appreciation to the Parsons for
bringing this information to the PRAB but recommends to
table any more discussion until after the City Board
reviews the proposal.
NOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0_
III. LAKE PUBLIC MEETING FOLLOWUP
Clark reported that all agenda items for the fee increase
and contract renewal for Lake Sequoyah were submitted and
will appear on the second City Board meeting in February.
IV. GREEN SPACE REPORT
Robertson updated the new PRAB members on the green space
ordinance amendment.
V. YMCA REPORT
Waselues reported that Longer would like to meet with the
PRAB in March after the YMCA's February Board meeting.
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VI. HERBICIDE TASK FORCE MEETING
Einert stated that growth retardants are not herbicides
and should not be treated as one. Anderson expressed his
concern for safety on athletic fields if unwanted and
clumpy vegetation were not controlled with the use of
herbicides. Dr. King was present to voice his opinions
on herbicide use. He stated the athletic fields need a
good maintenance program, which includes herbicides, to
ensure the safety of the participants. It was stated
that herbicides are needed for health, welfare, and
safety. Palmer stated that the use of herbicides is the
most economical and reliable method for controlling
unwanted vegetation, especially at a time when efforts
are being made to reduce costs.
MOTTON:AT.RXANDER/EINERT
The PRAB recommends to support the concept of a long term
vegetation management program to ensure proper
maintenance of safe parks and recreational areas in a
most cost effective manner. At this time, the program
can only be accomplished with an integrated program which
includes appropriate herbicide application. There are
portions of the proposed herbicide policy that are
excessively cumbersome and restrictive to this goal. It
is further recommended to forward this statement to the
Herbicide Task Force.
APPROVED ONANINOUSLY 6-0 (Jenkins Absent)
VI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex extended outfield
fences bid opening will be Friday, February 15.
The Softball Association voted to raise the softball
entry fee to $500 per team. This raise in entry fee will
supersede charging each player a $5 fee.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
!IOTTON: RTNRRT/WASRI URR
The PRAB recommends that the City Board of Directors
consider presenting Rodney Ryan a plaque for twenty-three
years of volunteer service on the PRAB.
APPROVED ONANINOUSLY 6-0
Park Evaluations were distributed to all members to be
returned at the March meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40.
Minutes Approved:
Secretary
