HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-15 - MinutesGULLEY PARK PUBLIC MEETING
AUGUST 15, 1991
7 pm, Gulley Park
Discussions and Questions were as follows:
When will the trails be finished? Hopefully by the end of the
year.
What is the projection on the bridge rails? Kids are riding their
bikes over the bridge and we are scared someone will get hurt.
The bridge rails should be completed this fall.
The park is great - we really enjoy it.
What about organized sports' There will be none, only at the
Recreational Center.
If the Recreational Center is built, we will have the "haves" and
the "haves not". There was opposition at the Washington School
Vision Meeting to create this.
Clark: This center would be geared towards more family than just
kids.
Palmer: This park is more nature, than just sports.
What about the entry? There will be no entry along Old Wire Road.
What about for kids, they need a way to enter off of Old Wire Road?
Sidewalks are needed.
What is the projection on the Center and the Swimming Pool? 3 - 5
years.
What is the source of funding? Green Space, Sales Tax (CIP
Program)
We love the trails.
How long will the trails be? 3/4 to 1 mile
Are you going to do anything to the creek to clear it up and make
it more attractive? It's such a focal point of a park. Now it
distracts from the beauty.
Will the pavilion have a cover on it? When will it be? A pavilion
with a cover would be used extensively.
I see this more as a passive park.
The creek needs to be cleaned up so that the kids can enjoy it.
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What about restrooms? It is not in the schedule for next year.
What kind of in-kind services can be used? work, equipment costs,
material costs.
Would it be competing to start a "Friends of Gulley Park"? Maybe
have a work day.
This area has got to be the'"walkinness area" in the city.
Street lights are needed on the south end so that the people feel
safe. The creek and underbrush needs to be cleared.
Park Trust Fund is available for the public to contribute to for
capital park projects.
If the YMCA was built in Fayetteville, would the community have the
support for three centers? NO We do not want to duplicate
services. The decisions on the Gulley Park Recreation Center will
come from the FYC Board of Directors.
Now that the park is being developed, I see no quail. Leave the
park natural.
According to the plan, there is no parking for the volleyball
court, playground areas, etc. The arteries leading to these areas
concern me for parking. Leave some area natural for wild flower
plantings, etc. (Southwest end)
This is essential a walking/jogging park.
I see an overdeveloped plan for this park. I would reposition the
pavilion to be located with parking available.
Leave the amphitheater at the University.
Would prefer a covered pavilion than a amphitheater.
It's nice to have a natural park, but I don't want the chiggers and
the weeds.
The quality so far of the development of the park has been great.
Straighten out the trees and rocks caused from the dozers.
The obvious need is more walking and jogging trails than a swimming
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What are the play fields envisioned as being? A place to play
ball, soccer, etc. No league play or lights.
If there is an amphitheater, who determines
worried about the rock concerts. '
who uses it? I am
Need more small playgrounds. Could a civic club add on to the
existing one?
Those interested in having a work day, please place a check by your
name.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m., Gulley Park.
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