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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-05 - Minutes• • • MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1998 REGULAR PRAB MEETING GROUP :REPRESENTING ,. NAME (Please rPzint)t: :. . :., TILL k NAWYCiaji /i/e P2trJ/n/g / k -c.. s Donna. Pen tat 805o Cathy .azzezu Jzvuat (.u..L.cafiu,G Shia,' .Von,/t £/VX .made cZra.c,, 9o2g.cnazn G2aaocla_z`2t, TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Conte Edmonston, Parks al Recreation Superintendent DATE: September 25, 1998 )3ELSof1 RE: PRAB Meeting on Monday, October 5, 1998 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall Room 219 AGENDA 1. Approval of PRAB September 14, 1998 meeting minutes 2. Park Video: This week's video series will feature Greathouse, Finger, Gregory, and Bayyari Parks. 3. Lake Fayetteville Botanical Garden Annual Report: Donna Porter, Director See attachment. 4. Junior Civic League Donation Request: Cathy Dicus, Vice President In celebration of the Junior Civic League's 50"' year, club members were searching for a community service project to be completed by September of 1999. The club suggested to donate a gazebo at Wilson Park. A 24 foot hexagon gazebo design was selected by park staff and club members. The Junior Civic League had several community service projects to consider, but unanimously voted to fund the gazebo at Wilson Park. The Junior Civic League will dedicate $22,000. This would fund the purchase of the gazebo. Cost of installation of the gazebo, sidewalks, electrical wiring for lights, and a cement slab/brick floor is estimated at $15,000. There are funds in the Southwest Green Space account to cover the remaining costs. (See Green Space September Report - $96,112 unencumbered funds.) Parks staff recommends PRAB to assist with this project by approving $15,000 to be funded from the Green Space account. The club is investigating selling bricks to current and former club members with their names engraved as the floor of the gazebo. PRAB Motion: 5. BMX Track Presentation: Marvin Light and Steven Faust 6. Mt. Sequoyah Gardens: The Parks and Recreation Landscape Maintenance Specialist, Lisa Paschal, is enrolled in a design class with Dr. Al Einert at the University of Arkansas this fall. As her class project, she will be designing Mt. Sequoyah Gardens Park. To solicit public input into the project, the Parks and Recreation Division is holding a public meeting on Monday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. at the park site. Lisa will conduct the public meeting as part of her class work. Hope 1 you can attend. 7. Green Space Development: Engineer: Owner: Location: Mani Park District: Priority: Total Acres: Total Units: Land Dedication: Money in Lieu - 1990 Needs: 2010 Needs: The Estates at Turtle Creek Jorgensen & Associates Tom Terminella eqs+ Nest of Township and north of Hwy. 265 Northeast None 42 to 48 acres 63 single family units 1.575 acres $23,625 44 - 88 acres 61 - 121 acres (1994 Park Master Plan) (1994 Park Master Plan) Existing Park Acres: 593 acres Crossover Park is adjacent to the south -20 acres Vandergriff School Park Brookbury is adjacent to the east - 5.7 acres Staff Recommendation: Money in Lieu Discussion: Because this development is over 40 acres, Ordinance 3793 regulates parks to accept a land dedication. The ordinance states "...However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or for further study." Park staff visited the site with the engineer. The land is located directly across Township from Crossover Park which contains 20 acres in addition to the facilities in Vandergriff School Park to the south. There are also 5.7 acres of trail land adjoining this piece of property to the east in the Brookbury Addition. Even though the creek continues to the north in the Estates at Turtle Creek, we would have to cross the creek to continue the trail. Crossing the creek and the embankment would be costly to develop. There are so many problems with property owners encroaching onto park land in the Brookbury Addition already. The Estates at Turtle Creek subdivision have over 30 acres of park land adjacent to them to adequately serve their residences. David Jorgensen informed the parks office the developer was willing to contribute money in lieu. PRAB Motion: 8. Other Business: 9. Adjournment 2 • • • • • PRAB REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ackerman at 5:40 p.m. in Room 219 of the City Administration Building. Members Present: Ackerman, Bleidt, Eads, Judy, Luttrell Members Absent: Charboneau, Staggs, Thiel Staff Present: Edmonston, Gulley, Nelson Guests Present: Donna Porter, BGSO; Steven Faust, BMX; Cathy Dicus, Junior Civic League; Dave Jorgensen, Jorgensen & Associates; Lisa Paschal Media Present: Jill Rohrback, Morning News Ms. Edmonston introduced new staff member, Terry Gulley as the Turf & Facility Coordinator. Nancy Dugwyler resigned as Assistant Parks Superintendent. The position has been reorganized as Parks Development Coordinator and will be open to applicants until October 16. 1. Approval of PRAB September 14, 1998 meeting minutes MOTION: BLEIDT/JUDY The minutes from the September 14, 1998 PRAB regular meeting were approved as presented, 5-0-0. 2. Lake Fayetteville Botanical Garden Annual Report: Donna Porter, Director See "Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks, Inc. 1998 Annual Report" attached to this section. Mr. Ackerman suggested Incorporating existing amenities at Veterans Memorial Park (i.e. pavilion, restrooms) into the gardens. Ms Porter said BGSO was attempting to make people aware of where the core gardens were going to be developed which is quite a distance from Veterans Memorial Park. Ms Porter said she was researching architectural styles to ensure consistency of structures throughout the gardens during phases of development. October 5, 1998 / Page 1 itBOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY OF THE OZARKS, Regular Meeting 1998 ANNUAL REPORT - Grant awarded to BGSO by the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust in the amount of $20,000 for 24 hour Director's position. Society's first paid Director, Donna Porter, began position 1-98. - BGSO forms first Advisory Council consisting of the following 13 members: John Lewis, Ann Henry, Olivia Sordo, David Malone, Dan Ferritor, Don Nelms, Bill Rogers, Leta Harrison, Dick Bennett, Sarah Burnside, Cy Sutherland, Jack Dunn, Merlin Augustine Phase One Development progress: - BGSO's "site work" conducted every 3rd Saturday of month 8 months out of the year by BGSO volunteers. Many of the following items are results of this work: - Trail work has continued from the east to west. Must walk trail from the east to appreciate the work that has been completed. Approx. 1/4 of trail completed. - Large fallen limbs along trail removed. - Poison Ivy along trail sprayed in August in compliance with City's pesticide ordinance. - swath approx. 5 feet from trail center cleared on each side of trail for easier accessibility - funding has been obtained from The Ozark Society Foundation to reprint and distribute 2,500 Tree Trail Guides (correspond to labeled trees along trail) to encourage more public use of trail and for educational purposes. - "Future Home of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks" sign constructed and installed on north eastern portion of site along hwy. 265. - First Commemorative tree planted on site in memory of Dr. William Bonner in conjunction with U of A Landscape Architecture Dept. - Plans for planting of 15,000 sq. ft. Wildflower Meadow initiated. BGSO contracted with growers so that established plants will be installed. BGSO's volunteers transplanted 5,000 seedlings into pots. To be transplanted to site October 17. October 5, 1998 / Page 2 • PRAB Regular Meeting - BGSO requested funding for Wildflower Meadow from A & P Commission. A & P suggested BGSO approach Parks Dept. about possible funding assistance. Parks response was that funding already allocated for this year. Request for funding denied by A & P Commission for this project. - BGSO is reviewing responses to our Request for Proposals from Landscape Architectural firms for garden's Master Plan. BGSO has been meeting and visiting site with firm representatives. Funding being sought for master planning. Selection will be made by Nov. 1 and master planning will begin soon after. Projected completion is within 6 - 9 months. - BGSO's Plans & Properties Committee drafting designs for 16' x 30' maintenance building on site. Funding and in-kind materials being sought. Construction planned to begin early 1999. (Will submit construction plans to Parks Board ). - Society researching best possibilities for waterless/composting comfort facilities for site. - BGSO exploring the possibilities of obtaining electricity on site by fall of 1999. - Installation of a natural buffer/screen along south eastern and eastern portion of property planned for 1999. OTHER - BGSO obtained General Liability Insurance, Jan, 1998- copy of this has been provided to Connie Edmonsten - BGSO will make an annual report to City Council in Oct. October 5, 1998 / Page 3 PRAB Regular Meeting 3. Junior Civic League Donation Request: Cathy Dicus, Vice President In celebration of the Junior Civic League's 50th year, club members were searching for a community service project to be completed by September of 1999. The club suggested to donate a gazebo at Wilson Park. A 24 foot hexagon gazebo design was selected by park staff and club members. The Junior Civic League had several community service projects to consider, but unanimously voted to fund the gazebo at Wilson Park. The Junior Civic League will dedicate $22,000. This would fund the purchase of the gazebo. Cost of installation of the gazebo, sidewalks, electrical wiring for lights, and a cement slab/brick floor is estimated at $15,000. There are funds in the Southwest Green Space account to cover the remaining costs. (See Green Space September Report - $96,112 unencumbered funds.) Parks staff recommends PRAB to assist with this project by approving $15,000 to be funded from the Green Space account. The club is investigating selling bricks to current and former club members with their names engraved as the floor of the gazebo. The Junior Civic League was organized in September 1949. To celebrate its 50th anniversary and to honor all the women who have served the Junior Civic League throughout the fifty years, the organization wishes to present a pavilion in Wilson Park as a gift to the community. The Junior Civic League has worked with the Parks Division as to the selection of the pavilion, would purchase the structure, and present the pavilion to the City of Fayetteville for the Parks Division to install in time for their celebration in September 1999. The Junior Civic League requests a plaque be placed on the pavilion designating its gift in honor of the women of the Junior Civic League and its 50th anniversary. The group also plans to place bricks in the interior flooring with the names of Junior Civic League members past and present. Parks staff requests green space funds to aid in the installation of this pavilion and is excited the Junior Civic League chose one of our parks for their project. Site location and pavilion designs are being examined at this time. MOTION: JUDY/EADS Ms. Judy moved to allocate $15,000 of green space funds toward installation costs of a pavilion donated by the Junior Civic League for Wilson Park. The motion carried 5-0-0. 4. BMX Track Presentation: Steven Faust Steven Faust presented a videotape to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board illustrating the concept. Several potential sites have been visited by Parks staff including Combs, Lake Fayetteville North Shore Site, and park land adjacent to the United Way building. Due to floodway development regulations, Combs Park is not the most suitable Ms. Edmonston suggested the Lake Fayetteville North Shore Site area to tie in with the existing pavilion and restrooms. Mr. Ackerman stated concerns of the site's limited access. October 5, 1998 / Page 4 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting Currently there is not a BMX program. Mr. Faust is attempting to start from the ground level. It is important for the group to have a Constitution and Bylaws. This agreement would be similar to the lease agreement with the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks; Parks would supply the land, and they would provide funding for their project. MOTION: LUTTRELLBLEIDT Mr. Luttrell moved for staff to explore the feasibility of a five-year lease with BMX at the Lake Fayetteville North Shore Site in a timely manner. The motion carried 5-0-0. 5. Mt. Sequoyah Gardens: The Parks and Recreation Landscape Maintenance Specialist, Lisa Paschal, is enrolled in a design class with Dr. Al Einert at the University of Arkansas this fall. As her class project, she will be designing Mt. Sequoyah Gardens Park. To solicit public input into the project, the Parks and Recreation Division is holding a public meeting on Monday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. at the park site. Lisa will conduct the public meeting as part of her class work. 6. Green Space Development: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District. Priority: Total Acres: Total Units: Land Dedication: Money in Lieu: 1990 Needs: 2010 Needs: Existing Park Acres: Staff Recommendation: The Estates at Turtle Creek Jorgensen & Associates Tom Terminella North of Township and east of Hwy. 265 Northeast None 42 to 48 acres 63 single family units 1.575 acres $23,625 44 - 88 acres (1994 Park Master Plan) 61 - 121 acres (1994 Park Master Plan) 593 acres Crossover Park is adjacent to the south - 20 acres Vandergriff School Park Brookbury is adjacent to the east - 5.7 acres Money in Lieu Discussion: Because this development is over 40 acres, Ordinance 3793 regulates parks to accept a land dedication. The ordinance states "...However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation October 5, 1998 / Page 5 PRAB Regular Meeting for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or for further study." Park staff visited the site with the engineer. The land is located directly across Township from Crossover Park which contains 20 acres in addition to the facilities in Vandergriff School Park to the south. There are also 5 7 acres of trail land adjoining this piece of property to the east in the Brookbury Addition. Even though the creek continues to the north in the Estates at Turtle Creek, Parks would have to cross the creek to continue the trail. Crossing the creek and the embankment would be costly to develop. There are currently many problems with property owners encroaching onto park land in the Brookbury Addition. The Estates at Turtle Creek subdivision has over 30 acres of park land adjacent to them to adequately serve their residences. David Jorgensen informed the parks office the developer was willing to contribute money in lieu. MOTION: BLEIDT/JUDY The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board moved to accept money in lieu of land dedication and recommend a waiver of Ordinance 3793 from the City Council. The motion carried 5-0-0. 7. Park Video: Greathouse Park: Greathouse Park was a gift to the City of Fayetteville from Jack and Bessie Greathouse in 1954 to be used as a city park. Greathouse's six acres of land is in the floodway of the Town Branch River; therefore, development of this park is limited. It is located south of Highway 62 on Price Avenue north of the Levi Straus plant. In 1971, Levi Straus donated a softball backstop in close proximity to their plant for recreational use by their employees and the community. Many Levi Straus employees utilized the park during their breaks and at lunch time. The park was originally named Oberman Park but was renamed Greathouse Park in 1974 in honor of the donors. Greathouse Park is a neighborhood park with a large open green space area and is equipped with picnic tables and playground apparatus. City staff built a swinging bridge in 1983. It was removed in 1995 due to unsafe conditions. The Corp of Engineers dragged the river bed in 1995 to keep the floodway clear. Plans are currently being made to erect a pedestrian and maintenance vehicular bridge in the fall of 1998. Levi Straus has been a good neighbor in always permitting park mowers to enter the park through their plant entrance. Due to the recent closing of the Levi Straus plant and possible selling of the land, it was determined to build a bridge on the north side to provide park maintenance and pedestrian entry. This will be the only access to the park. CEI was hired as the engineer to design the abutments, meet requirements of the Corp of Engineers and FEMA, coordinate delivery and design with the bridge company and supervise the construction. A hydraulic study was required because of regulations protecting floodways and the base flood elevation It will be approximately 75' long with a width of 10'. The pre- fab steel bridge will be used primarily as a pedestrian bridge with the capability of holding October 5, 1998 / Page 6 • • • • • • PRAB Regular Meeting a load capacity for park maintenance vehicles, tractors, and mowers. A locking bollard is to be installed on the bridge for park maintenance vehicle access only. We are looking forward to completion of the bridge this year. Charles J. Finger Park: In 1983, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was shown a beautiful piece of property off of Highway 62 West on East Farmer's Road by city councilman Frank Sharp and some developers. The tract of land had many park features including a large open area on the lower land adjacent to the street, a small stream, and a large grove of trees leading up the mountain to an overlook on top of a large bed of rocks. The city purchased 19 acres in 1983 with Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $46,003. Dr. Al Einert, a landscape architect from the University of Arkansas, was hired to devise a master plan for development of the park. The park was soon named Charles J. Finger Park in tribute to a local author who wrote from his Fayetteville home. In 1983, a parking lot with basketball goals was built with Community Development funds. During the following years of 1984 and 1985, Community Development funds furnished the park with a playground apparatus, small pavilion, picnic tables and benches in the amount of $54,778. Community Development funds in the amount of $63,000 constructed a restroom for the park in 1994. Trails were blazed at the park site utilizing park staff and local scout troops. Future plans for the park include replacement of the current facilities as needed. Gregory Park• Near the center of our city is 19 acres of beautiful heavily wooded trees in a park called Gregory Park. This park was donated by the U.S. Veterans Affairs in 1964 to the City of Fayetteville for "park purposes". It is located in the Northwest quadrant of our city off Highway 71 on Sycamore Street. It is behind McDonald's restaurant and north of the V.A. Hospital. The community assisted in the initial development of the park. Sequoyah Kiwanis Club cleared the picnic area and the Fayetteville Public Schools assisted with the parking lot. The park was called Veteran's Park until 1978 when it was changed to Gregory Park in honor of James K. Gregory, a pioneer businessman in the community who helped start the airport. Park facilities include a large pavilion that will accommodate 25-30 people, picnic tables, benches and a trail. Hal Brown from the Lake Fayetteville environmental study center helped develop the trail and mark trees along with Boy Scout troops throughout the years. This .6 mile trail is enjoyed by Scout troops, cyclists, Woodland Junior High classes, and picnickers. Future park plans generally include keeping up the current facilities and paving the parking lot. Bavyari Park: This park is located in the Southeast quadrant off of Colonial and Regency Drive in the David Lyle subdivision. Bayyari is a seven acre park. This park land was dedicated through the Green Space Ordinance in 1995. The park lies on the north side of the housing addition in a low, flat open area that has previously been mowed for hay. A grove of trees circles the property on the north, westward, and south sides of the park. This park is situated along river frontage of the West Fork of the White River and adjoins a conservation easement. The developer donated 3.22 more acres than the required green October 5, 1998 / Page 7 PRAB Regular Meeting space. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board consented to name the park Bayyari at their request. Future plans for this park includes the development of a park master plan to best meet the needs of this neighborhood. 8. Other Business: Mr. Ackerman urged everyone to examine possible ways to promote the parks in our community more extensively. 9. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: /1- 2 - 98 MINUTES TAKEN BY: OilLn John Nel on October 5, 1998 / Page 8 • • • • • Kim Rogers BMX SPECIAL MEETING at Lake Fayetteville North OCTOBER 14, 1998 STAFF PRESENT: Edmonston, Gulley, Rogers P.R.A.B. PRESENT: Ackerman, Bleidt, Eads, Judy, Luttrell, Staggs, Thiel GUESTS PRESENT: Marvin Light - BMX, & Jason Alvarado, Mike Hammons - bicycle officers MEDIA PRESENT: Don Carter, Government Channel *******************************************■********************************** Parks Staff and the Board discussed several pros and cons of different locations of the proposed non-profit BMX track. Future plans of Lake Fayetteville North site was discussed along with the proposed lease with Marvin Light and Steve Faust. Several Board members asked if the track would increase in size. Light's reply was that the size would most likely not change Also discussed was the revenues from the track. Light suggested putting the money back into the area by planting trees along Lakeview Drive and buying bleachers or other improvements when possible. Two proposed site locations were finalized at Lake Fayetteville North with shade and drainage being a contributing factor on both locations. The amenities of this park would overall suit this project best since it has an existing parking lot, water, electric, restrooms, and a small pavilion. MOTION.: THIEL/BLEIDT: 7-0 APPROVED: P R A B RECOMMENDS A FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MARVIN LIGHT AND STEVE FAUST FOR A BMX (BICYCLE MOTO CROSS) NON -MOTORIZED TRACK NORTHWEST OF THE PAVILION/RESTROOM A/*ND IF THIS SITE IS NOT APPROPRIATE, THE SECOND CHOICE IS TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE PAVILION/RESTROOM. THIS WILL BE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION REVENUES WILL BE PUT BACK INTO THE BMX TRACK OR TO SURROUNDING IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS; BLEACHERS, TREES, AND LIGHTS. MARVIN LIGHT AND STEVE FAUST ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSURANCE THROUGH THE A B A (AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION) TO EACH PARTICIPANT. THE DRAWING, LAYOUT, AND EXACT LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED TRACK WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE APPROVED BY PARKS STAFF. THE TRACK PLAN MUST ALSO BE APPROVED BY A CERTIFIED ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER, IF APPLICABLE MARVIN LIGHT AND STEVE FAUST WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE PARK LAND TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE UPON LEASE TERMINATION. Minutes "Taken By: 0%1, ,0,4 • September 8, 1998 • • To: Kim Rogers, City of Fayetteville FROM: Marvin Light, Steven Faust RE: BMX Proposal In your letter dated July 24, 1998, some information was requested. Two items requested, Lease Agreement and Constitution and Bylaws, have not been com- pleted at this time. However, the other questions can be answered. In addition, we are including some information which is applicable to the track proposal and may assist you in making a decision. Bicycle motocross (BMX) originated in the 1970's and has grown to the point where more than 1,600,000 individuals participated in BMX races in 1995. Age groups range from an "under five" category to a "45 and over" category. The age distribution is approximately as follows: 13-15 years of age - 58%, 9-12 years of age - 24%, 16-19 years of age - 10%, 8 and under - 3%, and the remainder being 20 years of age and older. As you can see from this distribution, the focus is on kids at a time when they need it the most; from 9-15 years of age. The classification and age grouping depends on the number of participants in a race. However, there are separate races for boys and girls. The age groupings allow only a certain number of years spread to prevent a 7 year old girl from racing a 14 year old. In addition, categories are defined based on ability levels; novice for the beginner. intermediate for the more experienced rider, and expert for the serious rider. With the three methods of separating riders, most riders will be racing against otherswith very similar abilities thus giving all participants opportunity for success. Costs for participants vary with their level of involvement, however it is very reasonable. At the novice level, practically any bicycle with slight modifications can be used: meaning, a bike purchased at your local retail store would be able to be modified for use. A helmet is required and can be purchased for as little as $30.00. A one year membership is $35.00 and allows an individual to race on ABA tracks nationwide. A daily race fee can range from $8.00 upward depending on the level (local, district, state, regional, national) of the race. This fee is only charged for official races. The fee provides three races for an individual to qualify for the main event. In each race, the rider who won the previous race gets transferred to the main event providing a better chance for other riders to experience a win. When practice sessions are held, a nominal fee is charge to offset the costs of operating the track. The track would be open for practicing most daylight hours. Medical insurance is provided for ABA members participating in races or practice activities. This insurance comes with the $35.00 membership fee and is a secondary coverage policy. Liability insurance is provided to the land owner, track operator, etc. through a portion of the race day fees. Coverage is 24 hours a day, even when the track is not in operation. The liability coverage is in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with no deductible. The trach will be operated as a non-profiWorganization. With this in mind, donations will be solicited to defray the cost of construction and operation.' A basic idea of the cost for track construction and operation is listed: Land - Will attempt to secure at no cost - by donation $5000 Dirt - Approximately 2000 yards needed for construction $3000 Equipment - For maintaining track in operational condition $500 Electric - To have electncity to property (generator is another option) $500 Water - To have running water to the location $1000 Starting Gate - Required for start of race $1000 Gate lights - For race starts $500 PA System - To announce the race $150 Port - a - Jon - Monthly charge $50-100/MCMonthly utilities $11500 Total " not counting Monthly charges of $200 - $250 **The Little Rock track was constructed utilizing equipment provided by the city. In addition, the city pays for the electricy and water supplied to the track. For more information, call (501) 835-4814 David Larson (track operator). Future developments $5000 Lumber - To construct concession/registration building and scoring tower. $5000 Track lighting - for night time security and holding night races $3000 Fencing - To construct a barrier between the spectators and track and around to exterior of the track. $3500 Bleachers - To provide seating for spectators $16500 Total The track can be constructed in two ways: the ABA will come in and build it at no cost providing a five year contract is signed, or it may be built by volunteers. Currently, tracks exist in Little Rock, Tulsa, Springfield, and one is being constructed in Neosho, MO. We would like to build this track such that we would be able to host regional or even national level races. These races would bring thousands of dollars into our area businesses. Obviously, our focus with BMX track and our involvement, is for the kids. It will require devoting many hours by ourselves and volunteers, however we feel it is worth the time invested. We believe the track will generate income for the city, the parks department will accomplish their mission, and the children of the area benefit by their involvement. • • • • BMX - Correspondence with City BMX tracks Kim Rogers called several other cities with BMX tracks to gather background information. Attached are her finding for your review. • • Ask other BMX parks • ',Link Rock David Larson 501-835-4814 Home 835-8032 Blue Springs by Kansas City, Harry Diehl 816-229-1389 Springfield within baseball fields, Stan Barns 417-882-7075 Tulsa, Mark or Tonya Hill 918-251-3530 • • Benefits A lot of kids are not active in ball games. This keeps the kids out of trouble. Generates money in restaurants & hotels. The City benefits greatly by the revenue by travelers coming into the town. Problems The building that we use has been broken into several times. We have a lot of sand bars around this track, Drunks would get on their 4 -wheelers and cut donuts in and around it. Provided parking? 10 Acre Field - City mowed everything at park except infield. Fencing - what type? No Fencing. Copy of their lease agreement and bylaws. No copy of lease. Bylaws by ABA. If you had it to do over again, what would you do differently? He took track over in 1992. He made tons of improvements. You have to have lots of volunteers. Left open to the public to use at any time? Yes, at own risk. Insurance concerns on non-members using the track on a non -race day - not supervised day. No insurance except on Race Day. Race Day is covered by ABA membership fees. Who is the Park Ran by? It is a non-profit rganization ran by a group that is elected AAAUM Is this on Park land? Yes. Burns Park. ABA requires long sleeves, pants & helmet or no riding. c: bmx �0)030 Ask other BMX parks Little Rock, David Larson 501-835-4814 Home 835-8032 ,�Ntie Springs by Kansas City, Harry Diehl 816-229-1389 r Springfield within baseball fields, Stan Barns .417-882-7075 Tulsa, Mark or Tonya Hill 918-251-3530 Benefits s Big tremendous benefits. 4,000 people in one weekend - Tremendous amount of money in restaurant & hotels. So many kids don't like softball, basketball, baseball, but they love this. 150 riders every Tuesday night. Ages 3 - 40+. It has got several kids off drugs. Problems None Provided parking? Asphalt paved provided by the City. It is within a large park that already has parking. Fencing - what type? City provided it. Parks & Recreation also gave them bleachers. City has the concession. This is the only track with city run concessions. Copy of their lease agreement and bylaws. Leased every year with the parks board. Not an official lease, just okayed through the board. Bylaws by ABA. They are very strick with the rules. If you had it to do over again, what would you do differently? Nothing would change. We have had extreme success. We follow the ABA rule book 100%. Left open to the public to use at any time? No, Gates are locked & it is patrolled by the police. (4 -wheelers & motorcycles would get in if the gates were not locked and police did not patrol it.) Insurance concerns on non-members using the track on a non -race day - not supervised day. 7777 Who is the Park Ran by? Blue Springs Parks & Recreation and Burnie & Harry Diehl (not employees of parks & rec.) Is this on Park land? Yes • • • • • Ask other BMX parks I iule Rock. David Larson 501-835-481-1 Home 835-8032 Blue Springs by Kansas City, Harry Diehl 816-229-1389 /Springfield within baseball fields, Stan Barns 417-882-7075 Tulsa, Mark or Tonya Hill 918-251-3530 Benefits ABA Sanctioned. Large National and Regional races. Received a National Race last year.. People few in from the East & West Coast! Received a Gold Cup Qualifier. 200 families that weekend. Hotels and Restaurants benefit. 4,000 riders this year. They decided to sponsor "High Risk" juveniles. Gives kids on an individual basis type sport - no^kids like "team sports" afE Problems Provided parking? BMX within a park, so already had parking.. Fencing - what type? Chain Zink fence around the whole park. Copy of their lease agreement and bylaws. No copy, just agreement. Parks mows & weedeats for them, dumps the trash and Parks & Rec. provides electricity & water. ABA bylaws. if you had it to do over again, what would you do differently? I would like it to be indoors. In an old barn or warehouse, so we could race year round. Left open to the public to use at any time? Gates are locked. No trespassing signs posted. Insurance concerns on non-members using the track on a non -race day - not supervised day. 9999 Who is the Park Ran by? Individual - Co. Facilitating. Is this on Park land? Yes. How many years in the program? 10 - 12 years al this location. Ask other BMX parks Little Rock, David Larson 501-835-4814 Home 835-8032 Blue Springs by Kansas City, Harry Diehl 816-229-1389 Springfield within baseball fields, Stan Barns 4/7-882-7075 ✓Tulsa, Mark or Tonya Hill 918-251-3530 . • Benefits Community & kids. Problems With people breaking into the concession stand. Provided parking? Access to a big City park & pool there. 1 Fencing - what type? Fence around entire complex and park. City did not pay for their double fence around just the track. Copy of their lease agreement and bylaws. Yes, 5 year lease. Bylaws by ABA. If you had it to do over again, what would you do differently? 1 wish the City would help more and that we had a longer lease with the City. Left open to the public to use at any time? No, it is not. City and owners wants it closed. Insurance concerns on non-members using the track on a non -race day - not supervised day. 7179 Who is the Park Ran by? Mark & Tonya Hill. Is this on Park land? Yes. •