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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
FROM: DALE D. CLARK, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 27, 1996
SUBJECT: PRAB MEETING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1997 AT 5:30 PM IN
ROOM 219 OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
I. Approval of PRAB Minutes - December 2, 1996 - Regular Meeting
II. Introduction of the new Parks Board Members - Clark
*Aaron Bleidt
*Bruce King
*Rodney Staggs
*Brenda Thiel
III. Nomination of Committees and Chairman & Vice Chairman - Clark
IV. Recognition of Nancy Dugwyler's Certification of Playground
Safety Inspector - Clark
V. Parks Department Retroaction Report to the Leverett Upgrade
Proposal - Clark
VI. Zoological Society detailed report - Cynthia Hasseloff
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January 7, 1997
VII. GREENSPACE
Development:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Priority:
Total Acres:
Units:
Land Dedication
Money in Lieu:
1990 Needs:
2010 Needs:
Existing:
Proposed Trail
Kirkwood
Northwest Engineers
Custom Building Products, Inc.
West of Lewis, North of Washington Plaza
Northwest
None
3.93 acres
32 Single Family
Requirement: .80 acre
$9,600
41-82 acres
52-104 acres
55 acres
None
Plans:
Staff Recommendations: Money in Lieu
VIII.OTHER BUSINESS
Attachments:
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Green Space Report
HMR Report
Happy Hollow - information on fall safe
Leverett - Parks Department Retroaction
Leverett Upgrade Proposal report
Reply letter from the Hazens on the Rupple
property
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PRAB
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 6, 1997
The meeting was called to order by interim Chairperson Waite at
5:30 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building.
Members Present: Waite, James, Bleidt, King, McCutcheon,
Ackerman, Thiel
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Guests Present:
Rodney Staggs - Other Commitment
Clark, Dugwyler, Orzek, Nelson
Julie Johnson - Leverett; Jacki Tighe - Happy
Hollow; Cynthia Haseloff, Karen Inlow -
Northwest Arkansas Zoological Society, Inc.
Media Present: Jennifer Pinkerton, The Morning News
General information about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
and introductions was given prior to regular business.
BUSINESS:
I. MOTION: JAMES/McCUTCHEON
The Minutes from the December 2, 1996 PRAB regular meeting
were approved unanimously 7-0.
II. Introduction of the new Parks Board Members - Clark
*Aaron Bleidt
*Bruce King
*Rodney Staggs
*Brenda Thiel
III. Nomination of Committees and Chairman & Vice Chairman - Clark
Waite: Normally when there is a definite change -over we
configure the board, elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman,
and then proceed to formulate our committees. Unless there is
some objection, I will chair the meeting today. I would like
to appoint a committee of basically the returning members,
that does not mean to neglect the new members, to come up with
a proposed slate to vote on at our next meeting. I would like
Ackerman, McCutcheon, and James to get together and come up
with nominations. Ackerman will chair the nominating
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committee. Next meeting we will discuss any proposed changes
to formulation of the board and vote on positions.
Ackerman: My suggestion is that the three of us meet and
canvas the new members by telephone regarding committee
activities and assignments. We will coordinate to get everyone
involved.
James: This past year Waite established a primary and
secondary committee. Those appointed to the primary committee
were expected to try their best to attend those meetings.
Clark: The Parks office is available to answer questions at
any time in regards to history, budget, or any other matters.
We've distributed quite a bit of material to work with, but
please feel free to ask questions. We encourage you to do
that.
IV. Recognition of Nancy Dugwyler's Certification of Playground
Safety Inspector - Clark
Clark: We want to recognize Dugwyler's efforts in becoming a
Certified Playground Safety Inspector. In our business
playgrounds are a big part of what we do, and it seems each
year most accidents occur on playground equipment. It's very
important to keep them up to date and safe. Dugwyler recently
demonstrated professional competency by successfully
completing the Certified Playground Safety Inspection
examination administered by the National Recreation and Parks
Association (NRPA) at the NRPA Conference held in Kansas City.
Through this certification Dugwyler has demonstrated a
thorough knowledge of playground safety inspection.
V. Parks Department Retroaction Report to the Leverett Upgrade
Proposal - Clark
Clark. We did not take any action when we last met with
representatives from Leverett and Happy Hollow. This wask
because we were unsure of what the school administration
wanted to do. My recommendation, after meeting with Fred
Turrentine, is that on the playground equipment at Happy
Hollow, we recommend the poured -in-place fall safe material
underneath the structure. We would bid this at the same time
as the playground equipment, so that it would be together. The
price includes fall safe material; Fred Turrentine and the
school district will pour the concrete on which this material
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covers. The other agreement with Turrentine and the school
district is that we would agree to give this a trial run over
the course of the next two or three playground structures
which are installed. Orzek called several places where this
surface was installed. The schools favor the poured -in-place
surface because it does not bring sand or chips into the
school facilities. It's cleaner, however, we are uncertain of
how long it will last. The places we checked have had this
surface an average of two years, and they are pleased. It's a
new product, and we think it is worth trying. Turrentine said
the school would pour the concrete under the structures, the
school would do that, and the PTO would pay 1/4, the school
district would pay 1/4, and the Parks would pay 1/2. That is
my recommendation. At the same time, Turrentine and I
discussed what we could do at the Leverett playground. What we
basically decided was the Parks could do the soccer goals and
nets, basketball goals, backboards, poles, and the picnic
tables. We could utilize West Campus for the soccer goals
because they have done some in the past. We recommend that the
expenditure of $6,025 for Leverett be approved. Prior to this
meeting funds were approved for the purchase of new playground
equipment at Happy Hollow. We recommend that, in addition to
the $8,835, the expenditure of $6,126.50 for the poured -in-
place surface be approved as well.
MOTION: ACKERMAN/MCCUTCHEON
The matching expenditures of $8,835 for playground structure
and $6,126.50 for poured -in-place surface underneath same
playground ($14,961.50 total greenspace cost) was approved for
Happy Hollow Elementary School and participation on Leverett
Elementary School playground at an estimated matching
greenspace expenditure of $6,025 was approved. Motion approved
unanimously 7-0.
VI. Zoological Society detailed report - Cynthia Haseloff
Haseloff read a letter which she had submitted to the PRAB.
[See attachment following page].
Waite said the problem with locating the Lake Fayetteville
trail lies with the spillway area; an engineering study would
determine where the bridge would cross the spillway. Haseloff
said the Zoological Society would be flexible in making their
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project work with the trail location if it (the trail) needed
to be lowered from the dam The new PRAB members'
unfamiliarity with this proposal prompted the PRAB to take
this issue under advisement. A case statement outlining what
Zoological Society intends to do will be distributed to new
PRAB members. Waite questioned the need of a formal lease
agreement and, in terms of planning, doubted the availability
of land at Lake Fayetteville in the future. Ackerman
questioned whether the PRAB had the authority or permission to
do anything with this property because the dam itself is
regulated by state and federal regulations. Research into this
matter to investigate restrictions and regulations and another
possible on-site visit to the property was suggested.
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Hillborn Children's Heritage Farm
Northwest Arkansas Zoological Society, Inc.
F. O. Box o 10 Johnson, AR 72741
4612 N. College Fayetteville, AR
501443-2444
The Parks and Recreation Board
City of Fayetteville Administration Building
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
January 6, 1997
Dear Board:
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 6, 1997
After our walk about with your representatives on November 19, 1996, the Board of Trustees of
the Zoological Society felt that the land belonging to Fayetteville adjoining our property ideally
suited our purposes to benefit the people of NWA and preserve a unique natural heritage. We hope
that you concur with us that this area should be gently and gracefully used, and that we are the
ones with the vision and ability to care for it.
Therefore, the Northwest Arkansas Zoological Society requests an agreement with the City of
Fayetteville for use of land owned by the City for twenty-five years with an option for twenty-five
more. The site requested is bounded approximately on the east by the dam, on the south by the
northern edge of the Legion-Pavilien-Palk articularly in the spillway, falls, and springs area, on
the north by the existing baseball fields, and on the west by Hog Heaven, Inc. We understand that
the City will locate its proposed hiking trail along the perimeter of this land and will continue to
provide for the structural integrity of the dam. The Society will maintain the proposed area with
minimal intrusion, except for safety needs, a limited number of raised walkways and viewing
platforms, and identification signage, as a protected wild area for educational and recreational
purposes in conjunction with Hillborn Children's Heritage Farm The Society will also insure
the property.
We do not seek funding from the City. We may, from time to time, solicit your technical advice
and expertise. If perimeter fencing of the area is eventually needed, we would accept some joint
financial arrangement with the City. Someday, perhaps, several years down the road, as our pilot
project is tested and proved, the Society may want to discuss additional acreage somewhere around
Lake Fayetteville Park for the development of a full scale zoological facility for Northwest
Arkansas. We hope you will keep us in mind as you coque to plan this recreational area
Warmest Regards,
Cynthia Haselof
Society President
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Member. American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
Member. American Zoos and Aquariums Association
Member. American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
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VII GREENSPACE
Development:
Engineer:
Owner:
Park District:
Priority:
Total Acres:
Units:
Land Dedication
Money in Lieu:
1990 Needs:
2010 Needs:
Existing:
Proposed Trail Plans:
Staff Recommendations:
Kirkwood
Northwest Engineers
Custom Building Products,
Northwest
None
3.93 acres
32 Single Family
Requirement: .80 acres
$9,600
41-82 acres
52-104 acres
55 acres
None
Money in Lieu
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Kirkwood is located adjacent to Asbell Elementary School
softball fields and north of Washington Plaza. The acceptance
of .80 acre would not tie in very well. Apartments around the
perimeter prevents connection with Asbell.
MOTION: MCCUTCHEON/JAMES
The PRAB moved to accept money, $9,600, in lieu of the green
space dedication requirement for the Kirkwood development.
Motion approved unanimously 7-0.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Clark informed the group that completion on the first phase of
the girls softball complex has been completed. Engineers have
been selected for projects this year. The second phase of the
girls softball complex will begin, two additional soccer
fields at Lewis Avenue will be implemented, and the roadway
and new restroom construction at Veterans Memorial Park will
also get underway. There is a gap on Zion Road where there is
no sewer, so we will probably have to get the engineers to
design a septic system on the south side of Lake Fayetteville.
We are also working on a new maintenance facility in 1997.
Clark urged the PRAB members to visit the site proposed for
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use by the Zoological Society. If Zoological Society can
develop something there in which the public could use, Clark
said it would be well and good.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED:
MINUTES TAKEN BY
John Nel on
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GREEN SPACE RECOMMENDATION
1997
SOURCE: KIM!. ROGERS
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(lormMly Sang Simi Apts.
Fayetteville Sr. GUMApt. SE 055591 MN Engineers/owner Tom Embath
(CEDAR LAKE APTS - NEW NAME)
MWpeeldSweeter/SqM 05/96/98 Jodi Swope- daughter of Jerry Sweetser-bade $ In leu for this la
(Ashb.,W Hills bade)
Orchard Park Estes N 06/02/91 MiWYard Enor/Jim Nail. Owner
Sumrefed SUWiv. N 07/07/97 Jorgensen Erode/Pacesetter Prop -Owner
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O8/0497 Development Consultants. L.L.C. / Summit Development
09/08197 Development Consultants, L.L.C. / Somme DevebpneM
7-0 Florey in ISo 59,600
7-0 Money in Lieu. $28.800
appal by CCiunal 497
50 Money in Lieu. 523,760
110.200- 34 lots
59.300- 3110Y390 02)2617
02/0511
526,8806112 units ]fll 77
97 Unit • 523,280 1126/98
60 Traded money in leu from Asedook Hilt
for this land b be'in the trail- previously 1994
6-0 Money in Lieu. 58.700
tabled PRAB requested them to come back with an atlemae plan
stewing park land outside of the Mansion IMM
6-0 Money in Leu.529,700get bill of assurance that general MOTION RETRACTED LMS
public and paha staff can access lard and the standing TAKING LAND NOW SPECIAL MEETING
bees will remain in the greenspae area & wetland area. SEE MINUTES
Prestige Propenes will be responsible for maintaining all land
7-0 Land dedication recommended b City Council to not take tte
regL4rerrlem of 3.75 acres on the aie. CN t0 lake IM and proposed
in Parcel A 014 acres and an extra donation of 5 acres on Parcel B
access the sneer (Salem Rd) rear Holcomb School and next ID the
GW Softball Complex b add to the acreage we /law there
691 CO Owned approved +19 acres plus lLW (posedy Ld 898)
7-0 PRAB accepted money in lieu to ask a variance from City Council cMnOed from 203 units to 10/27197 NO
546.720 / 203 units 132 unit • 131.680
INFO - City Council approved the variance to lake money in lou
instead M land.
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