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PRAB
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mark Robertson at 5:00 p.m. in
room 326 of the City Administration Building.
Members Present: Alexander, Anderson, Einert, Robertson, Waite,
Waselues
Staff Present:
Media Present:
BUSINESS:
Clark, Cox, Edmonston
Tom Sissom- NWA Times, M.B. Lohr- Morning News
I. MOTION:EINERTJWAITE
The minutes from the October 7, 1991 PRAB meeting were
approved unanimously 5-0.
II. WALKER PARK LAND
The Walker heirs have expressed an interest in selling
the remainder of the property by Walker Park. Located on
this land is the historical home of Archibald Yell. The
land purchase was submitted as a CIP potential project in
1992. An appraisal needs to be made on the land as soon
as possible.
MOTION: ANDERSON/EINERT
The PRAB recommends to the City Board of Directors to
pursue purchasing the Walker land with an immediate
appraisal. This land would be used for soccer fields,
baseball fields, and a passive recreational area.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY 5-0
III. 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 'GRANT FUNDING REQUEST
Walker Park North Sr. Citizens and Handicapped
Development: $20,000
This is a continuation of the development of the park
area. C.D. funded $25,000 for development in 1991.
Callans and Associates are currently designing the park
area and preparing bid documents for phase I. Additional
funding from C.D. is needed to complete the project.
Finger Park Restrooms and Water Fountain: $35,000
Restrooms and a water fountain are in the master plan of
Finger Park. Many groups have wanted to use Finger Park,
but need access to water and restroom facilities.
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MOTION: ANDERSONJEINERT
The PRAB recommends that the above two requests for 1992
C.D. Grant Funding be pursued.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
IV. PRAB AND CITY BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
City Boafd will contact PRAB for the date.
V. PARK REVENUES
An idea for Parks and Recreation Revenues is to come from
an 1/2 cent increase in the sales tax. That would
generate about $2,000,000 annually. This idea will be
discussed in more detail at a later meeting.
VI. PARK MASTER PLAN
The new Master Plan is being expedited as quickly as
possible. Parks staff has been in touch with the
Northwest Regional Planning Office.
VII. PARK DIVISION EVALUATION
John Merrell resigned and Parks and Recreation is now
under Interim Public Works Director, Don Bunn. Parks
maintenance is under Dale Clark. A recommendation has
been made for Parks to be a city department.
OTHER BUSINESS
The University has expressed an interest in acquiring the
land behind Spot -Not on Razorback Road for parking.
Parks staff would like to investigate if it is feasible
to trade this land for the land on Lewis and Mt. Comfort
Road. This will be discussed at the next meeting.
The Turkey Trot 5 mile run will be Sunday, November 10 at
Lake Fayetteville.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes Approved: