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SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 23, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mark Robertson at 7:35 p.m. at
the Fayetteville Youth Center. Steve Alexander resided as chairman
of the meeting to discuss the chairmanship of Mark Robertson in
reference to the proposed Nature Park issue.
Members Present:
Alexander,
Robertson,
Anderson, Einert, Jenkins, Palmer,
Waite, Waselues
Park Staff Present: Clark, Edmonston
Media Present: Tom Sisson, Ron Wood, Channel 29 News
Guests Present: Dan Coody
Robertson: Was not aware that he would have to address the
City Board of Directors in reference to PRAB's
recommendation of the proposed Nature Park. He was
there for another matter. He did not have the
resolution from PRAB with him and it was his intent
to summarize PRAB's resolution. He did realize
that he forgot to state the park was a "low
priority" of PRAB, but he gave what he thought was
an accurate presentation. He gave nothing
intentional to persuade the City Board.
Before PRAB discusses the matter, there needs to be
a formal remark or motion to Mark.
Alexander:
Waselues:
Robertson:
Palmer:
Einert:
Anderson:
Believed it was PRAB's fault on how the resolution
was structured and how. PRAB recommended it.
Resolution need to be black and white, and either
for or against it.
He thought PRAB recommended purchase of the park.
He did not understand it was a lukewarm motion'.
Thought PRAB agreed hypothetically on the concept
of the park only.
The City Board had the total summary of PRAB's
recommendation.
It is not up to PRAB to approve the purchase of the
land, but the City Board. He believed the City
Board asked PRAB if there was a need for this park.
He did not favor purchase of the park if it
hindered other park projects.
Robertson:
Einert:
Waite:
Palmer:
Anderson:
Palmer:
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He didn't mean to say PRAB approved "unanimously",
but meant to state the majority approved it.
We can't be against parks, motherhood, and apple
pie.
Mark said only the first part and should not have
paraphrased the recommendation. The consensus was
that the City Board would not accept purchase of
the land because it would jeopardize other park
projects.
The problem is that Mark's presentation was his
interpretation of what PRAB intended.
When he left that PRAB meeting, he thought five
were against the park, and two were for the
purchase of the property. PRAB needs to determine
the effects if someone has a conflict of interest
speaking for PRAB. If it is a conflict of
interest, personal feelings get in the way.
Let's take an individual poll of how each member
interpreted the recommendation.
Einert:
Palmer:
Waselues:
Anderson:
Jenkins:
Alexander
Robertson
Against PRAB's whole statement.
Against the park.
Pro -park. Against purchase because we
would not end up getting the park anyway.
Against purchase of the park.
Was in favor of the park if it did not
cost any money.
:Voted for park if it did not affect the
Parks's CIPs.
:Abstained from the vote. Wanted the park
if it did not affect the.
Parks budget.
MOTION: EINERT/WASELUES
To accept Nark's avolovy for his mis-statement on the "unanimous"
vote and that the matter be closed. Notion passed 4-3 (Anderson.
Waite. and Palmer Nay.)
Notion Discussion:
Palmer: Is this adequately
future?
preventing something in
the
Anderson:
Robertson:
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Stated that he spoke to Mark and that Mark stated
that he would be willing in the future when he had
a conflict of interest to have a vice-chairman
speak.
Thought he did not mis-represent PRAB, but made a
mis-statement. He apologized to PRAB for stating
"unanimous" instead of majority and not stating
that the park was a low priority of PRAB to the
City Board of Directors.
Other Business:
Palmer: He requested consideration for use of herbicide or
more manpower and has not heard anything since he
made his request six weeks ago.
Alexander: At the PRAB meeting Monday night that Clark stated
that they had an aversion of workers in the Parks
Department to assist in weedeating, etc.
Palmer: He has not seen any improvements and request that
Don Munsell attend the next PRAB meeting. One man
extra help will not replace what is needed to be
done.
Robertson:
During the summer months, PRAB will meet the first
Monday of each month. There will not be a Parks
Tour on June 3 PRAB meeting so that a meeting with
Don Munsell can be setup
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.