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Home My WebLink About2000-01-03 - Minutes• • • TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM. Connie Edmonston, Parks 8I Recreation Superintendent DATE: December 29, 1999 RE: PRAB Meeting Monday, January 3, 2000 5.30 p.m - PRAB Meeting City Hall, Room 326 FAYETTEVI I 1 .F PARKS & RECREATION I. Welcome to new PRAB member: Judie Nickell Welcome back Bill Ackerman, O.E. Luttrell, and Tom Stockland II. Approval of PRAB Meeting Minutes December 6, 1999. III. Election of Officers & PRAB Committees: O.E. Luttrell, Nominating Committee Chairman IV. 2000 CLP Schedule of Projects: Connie Edmonston V. Skate Board Park Update: Eric Schuldt VI. Soccer 2000: David Wright Discussion of soccer programming needs for the year 2000. VII. Other Business: VIII. Adjournment: Attachments: PRAB Meeting Minutes - December 6, 1999 CIP Update Green Space Monthly Report HMR Monthly Report Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center Grant - Informational Item Only 1 • PRAB REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2000 The meeting was called to order by Ms. Thiel at 5:30 p.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building. Members Present: Stall Present: Guests Present: Media Present: Ackerman, Colwell, Eads, Luttrell, Nickell, Shoulders, Stockland, Thiel Edmonston, Gulley, Nelson, Schuldt, Wright Samir and Laurie Haj, Comets Soccer Club; John Plummer, FSA coach; Rick Couvillion Matt Wagner, NWA Times Charlie Alison, The Morning News Angela Pressley, KLY 104 I. Welcome to new PRAB member: Judie Nickell Welcome back Bill Ackerman, O.E. Luttrell, and Tom Stockland • Ms. Thiel welcomed new Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member Judie Nickell and returning members Bill Ackerman, O.E. Luttrell, and Tom Stockland. • II. Approval of PRAB Meeting Minutes December 6, 1999. MOTION: Mr. Ackerman moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board December 6, 1999 meeting minutes. Ms. Eads seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8-0-0. III. Election of Officers & PRAB Committees: O.E. Luttrell, Nominating Committee Chairman The Nominating Committee Chairman proposed the following slate of officers for 2000: Chairperson: Brenda Thiel January 3, 2000 / Page 1 • • • Vice Chairperson: Facilities Committee Chairperson: Program/PR Committee Chairperson: Budget Committee Chairperson: Wade Colwell Bill Ackerman Gail Eads Bob Shoulders PRAB Regular Meeting MOTION: Mr. Luttrell moved the nominations cease and the slate of officers be elected by acclamation. Mr. Stockland seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was approved unanimously 8-0-0. IV. 2000 CIP Schedule of Projects: Connie Edmonston Ms. Edmonston presented a schedule for 2000 Capital Improvement Program projects with the months each project is projected to begin. Many projects scheduled for January are time sensitive with programs start dates such as improvements to Wilson Park swimming pool and Babe Ruth Park. Mr. Colwell asked if all Lake Sequoyah property would be surveyed. Ms. Edmonston said initially the Parks and Recreation Division wanted to do that, but it would take some time. Certain problem areas needed to be addressed first along with adding proper signage and fencing. Mr. Ackerman said facilities at Lake Sequoyah needed to be evaluated. The boat docks and a number of other facilities are in need of repair. Mr. Ackerman said improvements have been made at Lake Fayetteville over the past five years, and it is time to look at improvements to Lake Sequoyah. He suggested evaluating the situation with staff before making recommendations to the Advisory Board. V. Skate Board Park Update: Eric Schuldt Parks Development Coordinator, Eric Schuldt, introduced plans to form a subcommittee to help determine site selection, operating procedures, and design of a skate park. The subcommittee will assist with public input and design meetings. The subcommittee will consist of two staff members, two Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members, two citizens, and Alderman Kyle Russell. Some research and obtaining of information has been done. Information has been received from other cities with skate parks and from Morty and Hamsa Newmark. The Newmarks are citizens of Fayetteville with children who are avid skateboarders and have visited parks throughout the United States, met with city officials, and talked with skate park designers. January 3, 2000 / Page 2 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting Mr. Schuldt asked for two Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members to volunteer for the subcommittee. It will be an interesting project and subcommittee members will have several responsibilities including a substantial time commitment. Ms. Thiel and Ms. Eads volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. VI. Soccer 2000: David Wright Program Coordinator, David Wright, said the Parks and Recreation Division and the Fayetteville Youth Center have received complaints about soccer for several years. The complaints have ranged from a lack of organization within the Fayetteville Soccer Association to a lack of opportunity for classic soccer teams to register. Other complaints include a lack of customer service, not guaranteeing a participant a space on a soccer team regardless of whether this child registered during the publicized registration period, and poor playing conditions. During the past year, the Parks and Recreation Division began an improvement process. A soccer advisory board was created to bring all the soccer groups together allowing staff to utilize field space and discuss the needs of each organization. The advisory board consists of two Fayetteville Soccer Association members, two Arkansas Comets Soccer Club members, one member from the Woodland Soccer Association, Bob Shoulders of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and three Parks Division staff members (David Wright, Terry Gulley, and Eric Schuldt). This advisory board made recommendations for facility improvements, and the Parks and Recreation Division renovated the Lewis and Asbell complex. Several full size soccer fields were designed to accommodate each age group and skill level, new goals and nets for each field were installed, and signage was added. The Parks and Recreation Division staffed and operated the concession stands and ensured restrooms were open to participants. Field and turf improvements were made and additional improvements are scheduled for the spring of 2000. In the past, field maintenance has been shared with soccer groups. The Parks and Recreation Division now assumes all field maintenance and utilities for the soccer fields. Despite these improvements, the complaints have continued. The result of this has led to different youth or soccer associations proposing to offer new recreational programs. During the past couple of weeks, the Parks Division has met with the Fayetteville Soccer Association to address many of the complaints received FSA responded with a list of goals they have established to improve their programs. In an effort to assist FSA, the Parks Division has made several recommendations in conjunction with the goals. Mr. Wright emphasized several goals of which the Park Division considers most important. Improve soccer administration and offer accessibility to FSA • Develop a responsive communication process for participants • Develop innovative preseason clinics for officials and coaches • Provide an established and equitable process for developing teams • Assure participation for all individuals who sign up before registration deadline • Develop increased opportunities for participant registration January 3, 2000 / Page 3 PRAB Regular Meeting • Create an established game make-up policy and communicate this information to participants • Make uniforms available prior to first scheduled game Improve communication and responsiveness to FSA members and greater soccer community • Utilize the Fayetteville Youth Center and the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Division to distribute marketing materials, registration information, and program information • Cultivate relationships with all Sport Associations offering soccer, baseball, softball, and basketball to minimize problems associated with overlapping schedules • Communicate meeting dates/times to all members. Encourage input from all members. There are other problems with soccer. Fayetteville does not offer an adult soccer program There is a recreational soccer program for ages 12 and under and a classic (top notch level of competition) for several age groups, but there is not a lot in between. There are several teams that are put together, but they have to travel to find games. There is no outlet for a classic team (besides the Comets) to register and play its home games in Fayetteville. Participants from Fayetteville are having to drive to other towns to play its games. Mr. Wright said a comprehensive soccer program would be developed that meets the needs of the entire soccer community. This will be achieved by evaluating the current soccer programs and investigating if new programs are really needed. Questionnaires will be distributed to encourage feedback from the soccer community. Mr. Wright said the soccer community of Fayetteville deserves a program that is comprehensive and meets their needs. If the current associations do not meet the needs of the citizens, a new program will be offered at the Parks and Recreation facilities. Mr. Wright urged the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to encourage citizens/participants to speak up about what they want for the future of soccer in Fayetteville and encouraged citizens to provide feedback. Survey results will be presented in April. Mr. Shoulders suggested distributing questionnaires through area schools and obtaining a past database of participants from the Fayetteville Soccer Association due to a number of people no longer participating in the program as a result of past problems. Mr. Ackerman said past problems have occurred with scheduling and should be organized and coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Division. The growth of the program has resulted in much planning and the breakdown of communications between the groups has resulted in many problems. Mr. Ackerman said he did not think the program would ever function at peak efficiency and serve the community until the Parks Division assumed control of organizational aspects of the soccer program. He said due to the growth of the program and the community, Parks staff needed to play a major role in administering the soccer program in years to come. John Plummer, a Fayetteville Soccer Association coach and former board member, complimented Mr. January 3, 2000 / Page 4 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting Wright and staff on initiating improvements to field conditions and the soccer program. Mr. Shoulders encouraged continuing development and ongoing training for coaches. VII. Other Business: The Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center is submitting a proposal to the Community Care Foundation on January 31, 2000. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board viewed a park video. Hotz Park: Hotz Park was donated to the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Division by Henry G. and Stella P. Hotz in 1955. The .5 acre neighborhood park soon became known as Hotz Park. Facilities include picnic tables and playground equipment. In 1998, the University Heights Neighborhood Association requested the playground be replaced in memory of neighborhood resident Elizabeth "Liz" Coleman. The new playground equipment, installed in 1999, consists of swings, a slide, and a teeter totter at a total cost of $19,712.33. Hotz Park is a wonderful example of a neighborhood park. Leverett School Park: Leverett School Park contains two acres and is located on Cleveland and Garland Streets north of the University of Arkansas. The Parks and Recreation Division has assisted the School Maintenance Division and Leverett PTO in purchasing picnic tables, benches, a sandbox, a playground apparatus, four soccer goals, and three outdoor basketball goals. Wilson Park: As early as 1929, Wilson Park was known as Trent Pond and considered the city's swimming hole. Wilson Park is the first and oldest city park located in the center of the city with Louise, Wilson, Prospect, and Park Streets bordering its 21.50 acres of land. Wilson is a very versatile park with a swimming pool, picnic sites, playground equipment, tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a softball field, a gazebo, castle area, open play areas, restroom facility, a concession stand during summer months, and an asphalt perimeter trail around the park. A unique feature includes Hamstring Creek flowing through the castle area, underneath the swimming pool, and to the west boundary of the park. The first portion of Wilson Park was purchased in 1944 from Dr. N.F. Drake for $16,000. The remaining 16 acres were purchased and donated from Charles Marrow Wilson in 1946 for $15,000. The swimming pool was built by Works Progress Administration in 1929. Two tennis courts were constructed in 1973; currently there are six courts. In 2000, plans to resurface the original two tennis courts and the basketball court are proposed. The Exchange Club volunteered to build the first playground area in 1976. The castle was constructed in 1980 by the Arkansas Arts Council, CETA Workers, and the City of Fayetteville. The faces on the castle represent the four seasons. The man facing south is summer, the baby facing east is spring, the woman facing west is autumn, and the old man facing north is winter. The columns with curved openings represent dogwood blossoms. In 1983, the swimming pool was renovated utilizing sales tax funds in the amount of $370,000. The round kiddie January 3, 2000 / Page 5 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting pool was added in 1985. The pool granite surface was removed, re -plastered, and repainted in 1997 for $115,175. In 1999, additional pool renovations were made to the bathhouse and filter pump replacements for approximately $135,000. A master plan of the development of Wilson Park was made by Albert Einart in 1985. The Rotary Club donated a bridge in 1985. The softball field was created in 1985 for use of the expanding girls softball program. Ballfield lights were installed in 1987. The girls softball program utilizes the field from April until July each year. In 1987, precast concrete restrooms were built in the center of the park. These facilities were retrofitted for year-round usage in 1998. The tot playground apparatus was built in 1987. This apparatus was replaced in the fall of 1999. The gravel underneath the large playground apparatus was replaced with a rubberized poured -in-place surface to maximize safety and minimize maintenance in 1999. In 1996, the popular .9 mile asphalt trail was installed around the perimeter of the park. It attracts walkers, Joggers, skaters, and bicyclists of all ages. The Junior Civic League donated the 24 -foot hexagon gazebo for $12,000 in 1999 in celebration of their bicentennial year. The Civic League sold engraved club member bricks that are installed on the floor of the gazebo. A plaque is installed in the center of the gazebo recognizing the donation Green space funds were utilized to install the gazebo and sidewalk. Proposed capital improvement renovations for Wilson Park in 2000 include swimming pool structure corrections, addition of a pool slide, replacement of kiddie pool filter and plumbing, decking replacement, rod iron fencing, paving the pool service drive, replacement of diving boards and stands, replacement of underwater lighting, additional pool furniture, and painting budgeted at $192,000. Other proposed developments include resurfacing the tennis and basketball courts, refencing the softball and tennis court, renovating picnic sites, and constructing a green house budgeted at $177,000. Proposed plans in the year 2002 are to light the trail. Mr. Colwell recognized scout Corey Willis for completing trail work at Happy Hollow School Park. VIII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: ,2 - 7- 00 MINUTES TAKEN BY: (70.4./!7-) / r Jo Nelson January 3, 2000 / Page 6 • • • MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2000 REGULAR PRAB MEETING NAME (Please .Print):k. GROUP REPRESENTING c5acYl�cu.cl �� %�1 CDmeis Soccer CwL Soe(cA $,f4(-4 Coo-�l cS/9 GREEN SPACE RECOMMENDATION 2000 MOTIONS SOURCE: KIM J. ROGERS Quail Creek Subdivision III Indian Springs Phase II- PUD Sycamore Street PUD Atlas Construction Comerstone Apartments Mill District - Commercial and Residential Complex Emad Damen Duplex Developmt Lewis Street Townhomes Mill District - Commercial and Residential Complex Bridgeport Phase IV, V, VI (again) Park Apartments (formerly Lakeshore Apts. 1988) Park Apartments (formerly Lakeshore Apts. 1988) 01/02/01 NW 03/06/00 SE 04/03/00 NW 05/01/00 SE 07/13/00 Barnes, Bleaux Mathias, Sam Engineer: Jorgenson Sweetser Prop. Engineer: Jorgenson Crafton, Tull Chris Parton Jorgenson Tom Hennelly SW 07/13/00 Jorgenson Tom Bordeaux Rob Sharp Laura Kelly NW 08/07/00 Northstar Engr Shawki AI-Madhoun and Mike Bender NW 09/11/00 WBR Engineering Bill Rudasill Owner: Dale Schultz SW 09/20/00 Jorgenson Tom Bordeaux Rob Sharp Laura Kelly NW 10/02/00 EDA - Mike Marie Bill Helmer - Representative NE 11/6/00 Grafton, Tull & Associate by Chris Parton Jim Lindsey - Developer NE 11/17/00 Crafton, Tull & Associate by Chris Parton Jim Lindsey - Developer 7-0 6-0 6-0 Money in Lieu $6,110.00 Money in Lieu $6,750.00 Money in Lieu $2,350 5-0 Money in Lieu $45,000 City Council waiver requested 5-0 .26 acres for the city wide trail to be maintained by Side Walk & Trails Division Money in Lieu $6,362.00 6-0 5-0 Money in Lieu $4,500 Money in Lieu $9,000 6-0 .22 acres satisfies the land dedication ordinance for 11 units (was 30 units). No money since the number of units changed 5-0 Money and Land (0.705 was banked from Phase 1,11,111) 0.67 acres with 10' then 20' access off Trillium Drive to finish connecting the park 8-0 Money and Land Combination depending on Lindsey able to give trail access to Joyce 8-0 .246 trail corridor and money contribution. Lindsey can't give us the connection at this time to Joyce Street. Developer is to work with Parks on providing a bridge access • • TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Connie Edmonston, Parks 8i Recreation DATE: December 29, 1999 RE: PRAB Meeting Monday, January 3, 2000 5.30 p.m - PRAB Meeting City Hall, Room 326 Heather Woodruff City Clerk Superintendent 'T 7.i ,6 9It's I�JVMlzL 47416• <Itir ;.. ;; `i�lt�fl1:: FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION I. Welcome to new PRAB member: Judie Nickell Welcome back Bill Ackerman, O.E. Luttrell, and Tom Stockland II. Approval of PRAB Meeting Minutes December 6, 1999. III. Election of Officers & PRAB Committees: O.E. Luttrell, Nominating Committee Chairman IV. 2000 CIP Schedule of Projects: Connie Edmonston V. Skate Board Park Update: Eric Schuldt VI. Soccer 2000: David Wright Discussion of soccer programming needs for the year 2000. VII. Other Business: VIII. Adjournment: Attachments: PRAB Meeting Minutes - December 6, 1999 CIP Update Green Space Monthly Report HMR Monthly Report Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center Grant - Informational Item Only 1 • • Parks & Recreation Division 2000 CIP Project Schedule January Babe Ruth Parking Lot Resurfacing (Street Division) $ Master Plan Skate Park Wilson Park Swimming Pool Service Parking Lot Paved (Street Division) Wilson Park Swimming Pool Structure Corrections Veterans Memorial Park Flag Pole Installation (donation) Wilson Park Swimming Pool Concrete Decking Wilson Park Swimming Pool Backflow Drain Wilson Park Swimming Pool Filter & Plumbing Wilson Park Swimming Pool Underwater Light System Wilson Park Greenhouse Gary Hampton Large Scale Development Lake Improvement - Lake Sequoyah Survey Babe Ruth Fencing & Signage Babe Ruth Bleachers & Pads Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex Netting Fields 2 & 3 (Park Land Ord.) Wilson Park Swimming Pool Furniture Wilson Park Softball/Tennis Fencing Wilson Park Swimming Pool Diving Board/Guard Stands Wilson Park Swimming Pool Slide February Lake Wilson House Removal Sweetbnar Park Picnic Improvements (Park Land Ord.) Wilson Park Pavilion Sidewalk South to the Bridge Walker Park Sidewalks Veterans Memorial park Volleyball Lights March Walker Park North Pavilion - Chamber of Commerce Wilson Park Swimming Pool Building - Paint Exterior Wilson Park Swimming Pool Rod Iron Fence April Walker/Wilson Park Tennis/Basketball Surface Renovation Wilson Park Swimming Pool Wood Decking 55,000 100,000 75,000 17,000 50,000 48,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 20,000 95,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 5,000 27,000 26,000 13,000 2,800 13,000 3,500 5,000 3,000 260,000 15,000 • June Gordon Long Bridge Corrections (City Engineers) Lake Fayetteville Bate Shop Extension July Red Oak Playground and Picnic Sites Red Oak Entryway (Willow Springs) August Walker Park Restroom - Horseshoe Pit Site (Park Land Ord.) September Gulley Park Tot Playground Babe Ruth Sprinkler System ISTEA Grant (Matching Grant) October Wilson Park Picnic Sites Lake Improvements - Lake Sequoyah Handicap Ramp 45,000 50,000 3,000 20,000 5,000 Ongoing Projects Babe Ruth Concession and Sidewalk 79,000 Greathouse Bridge 134,000 Land Acquisition, Park Surveys, 2 -Rail Fencing, 53,000 & Willow Springs Entryway 16 and Up Baseball Stadium at Highway 265 Clear Creek Bridge - Boy Scout Project Veterans Memorial Trail Renovation - Boy Scout Project Lake Development & Repair Red Oak Drainage BMX Construction Gary Hampton •Phase 11 & III Hotz Park Bridge (University Heights Neighborhood Association) Lake Fayetteville Trail • lb • LAKE FAYETTEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CENTER 511 Lakeview Drive Springdale, Arkansas 72764 Fayettevilleearksran Recreations Attention:: Connie Ed piston 113 West4Mountaut Fayetteville 3A1 7270 December • 2010^ dt;gtves .` conditioning' to all,',who I hope looktar„vorably support ore submitting to the Community Care Foundationon January 31, E0 wellasbuilding improvements. Included in this is air tis'the.intention of the staff to offer all programs of the summer free tion for you and those in the decision-making realm for City Paries to W1 t:Ihe processsis done, will you please advise me with a letter of support; so we can modify and adjust. Hal Brown Director for Fayetteville Public Schools 501-751-1840 Floyd Watson Floyd Watson Director for Springdale Public Schools • • • On April 17, 1973, the Fayetteville City Board of directors passed a resolution setting aside the eastern portion of Lake Fayetteville to serve as a nature study area for at least 50 years. Any structures or improvements installed by the Fayetteville and Springdale Public Schools were to be preserved and allowed to remain on the property for 50 years. On the 20t" of June, 1995, Ordinance Number 3898 was passed, setting aside the area kr another 50 years, adding a significant number to the original resolution so that now the expiration date on the property is June 20, 2045 (see enclosed copies of the original resolution and 1995 ordinance). 1974 was the first year of operation for the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study center. The Study Center staff has developed curricula for kindergarten, fifth grade, eighth grade, tenth grade and Biology II students. The University of Arkansas is also using the Center. All students attending K-12 in the Fayetteville and Springdale School Districts visit the study Center four or five times before they graduate. Many of their parents visit as well. Over 8,000 students work through the program each year. The Center serves as a meeting place for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society, Sierra Club, astronomy clubs, science clubs, spelunking clubs, local citizen groups such as Friends of Lake Fayetteville, and many more. On February 19, 1988, the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center was added to the Natural Heritage Registry, valued for the fact that "it is the most thoroughly studied landscape in the whole state" (see enclosed document). The Study Center has reached a critical point with the population increases of Northwest Arkansas and our student load. h has always been our opinion that the Study Center concept is underutilized and that with a little financing it could provide many invaluable services. There are a large number of proven programs ideally suited for the Study Center that serve at -risk students and prevent students from becoming at risk. With an increase in staff and facilities much can be done to address these student populations. This proposal is a request for funds to make possible an expansion of the building facilities, an increase in staff, and the addition of a clerical position. From the funds the Study Center staff is projecting the following benefits: A. Expansion of the existing Study Center programming during the school year. This would allow services for a larger student population than is now served and the development of new curriculum. B. Summer school for students at risk as dropouts, giving them hands-on outdoor classes in biology or math, as retake for classes unsuccessfully taken. C. Summer programs for students in environmental concems and outdoor recreation. D. A nerve center for Govemor Huckabee's `Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs" program. A motivational year-round club which requires students to sign pledge cards pledging to abstain from drugs, alcohol and tobacco for the privilege of fishing in club tournaments and participating in club activities (see enclosed document, "Hooked on Fishing"). • • • E. A mobile lab and classroom van to assist classes with stream studies, lake studies, and other environmental studies of ecosystems outside the Study Center borders. F. Club meetings and outdoor recreation for teenagers at risk, which would strive to refocus them on risk-free environmental activities such as spelunking, hiking, float trips, etc G. Staff development and the creation of new interdisciplinary learning models to teach students through hands-on critical thinking activities. To handle the increase in projected student population and programs aimed toward at -risk students, it is essential that one laboratory classroom, two multi -stalled restrooms and an office increase the Study Center plant. The current Study Center staff must be given 12 -month contracts. A new, qualified staff member and a secretary must be hired. Summer utilization will be increased with the hiring of college students. To participate in sununer programs all students and their parents will be required to sign pledge cards. Students will state they will remain drug, alcohol and tobacco free. Parents will state that they will make every effort to support their child's pledge and will attend student and parent activity days. PROJECTED FIVE-YEAR BUDGET Construction of lab room, restrooms and Equipment for new lab Van Subtotal One-time Cost Year 2000-01 office space, 1440 sq. ft $123,840.00 12,000.00 16.000.00 $151,840.00 Year 2000-01 Staff Increases (Salary includes matching funds) Hal Brown from 9 months to 12 -month contract, increase by Floyd Watson from 9 months to 12 -month contract New staff member with Master's Degree Secretary contract Summer program salaries — college students Subtotal Total for Year 2000-01 Total for Year 2001-02 Total for Year 2002-03 Total for Year 2003-04 Total for Year 2004-05 Cost to run program for five years $ 23,968.00 21,997.00 55,000.00 26,000.00 12,000.00 $138,965.00 $290,805.00 143,134.00 147,428.00 151,851.00 156.407.00 $889,625.00 (Salaries have been figured with a 3% cost of living increase per year, in the event that school salary schedules reflect the increase.) • ORDINANCE NO. 3898 MICROFILMED AN ORDINANCE RESERVING AND MAINTAINING THE EASTERN PORTION OF LAKE FAYETTEVILLE IN ITS NATURAL STATE, AND PRESERVING AND ALLOWING CERTAIN CURRENTLY INSTALLED STRUCTURES TO REMAIN ON THE PROPERTY FOR NATURE STUDY PURPOSES. WHEREAS, it is the expressed intent of the Fayetteville City Council to maintain Lake Fayetteville and the surrounding city property as a public use area; and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the people of Fayetteville to reserve and maintain the eastern portion of the lake property as a nature study area; and, WHEREAS, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission has placed the study center on its Registry of Natural Areas; and, WHEREAS, The Fayetteville and Springdale school districts have constructed a nature study center on the eastern portion of the lake property and have committed to a sustaining investment in facilities and faculty; and, WHEREAS, the Nature Study Center provides an opportunity to increase the 4111 educational program for students for environmental concerns and increases the environmental awareness of the general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the eastern portion of the Lake Fayetteville property, shown in Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof, is reserved and is to be maintained in its natural state. Section 2. Be it further ordained that any structures or other improvements currently Installed by the school districts on this property will be preserved and allowed to remain on the property for nature study purposes for a period of at least fifty years from the date of enactment of this ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED this an4A day of June , 1995. APPROV • By: By: Fred Hanna, Mayor .5ft • RESOLUTION WHEREAS, It is the expressed intent of the Fayetteville City Board of Directors to develop Lake Fayetteville and the surround- ing City property as a public use area, and WHEREAS, it is intended that the eastern portion of the Lake property be reserved and developed as a nature study area, and WHEREAS, the Fayetteville and Springdale school districts wish to construct a nature study center on the eastern portion of the Lake property; • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fayetteville City Board of Directors hereby gives assurance to the school districts that the eastern portion of the Lake property as shown on Lake Fayetteville Development Map. extending to Crossover Road will be reserved in its natural state as a nature study area for a period of at least fifty years, and any structures or other improvements installed by the school districts on this property will be pre- • served and allowed to remain on the property for nature study purposes for a period of at least fifty years from the date hereof. RESOLVED THIS 1%,q DAY OF.. 0/�h, P , 1973.= Ure 2023 ATTEST: gift 'APPROVED: Uric CIJ7\J !'2 MAYOR Harold K. Grimmett Director • Areas. In 1987 Fayetteville Mayor Marilyn Johnson had asked the Commission to ARKANSAS NATURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION THE HERITAGE CENTER SUITE 200 225 EAST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Phone: (501) 371-1706 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 1988 Bill Clinton Governor LAKE FAYETTEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CENTER ADDED TO NATURAL HERITAGE REGISTRY The State Natural Heritage Commission met February 12 in Little Rock and put the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center on its Registry of Natural • investigate the approximately 360 acres of city -owned land on which the Center is located and to assess its suitability for inclusion on the Commission's Registry. At the February 12 meeting Kenneth Lee Smith of the Commission staff presented a site report and recommended registration. He described the tract as a mixture of wet and dry habitats, forests and old fields, that supports a wide variety of native plants and animals. While the land involved might not have met Commission criteria for registration at the time when the educational facility was first developed, Smith's report emphasized subsequent investments in natural values for the site. Many trees have been planted, and nest boxes for bluebirds and wood ducks have been erected on the property. -MORE- An Agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage • An Equal Opportunity Employer • • • • Also pertinent to the tract's significance is the amount of information collected there. "For 12 years students ranging from kindergartners to graduate students have studied variousaspects of the site's natural features. The resulting body of information," explained Smith, "attaches a value to the land that it did not have before the Center was built. In fact, Lake Fayetteville may have the most thoroughly studied landscape in the whole state." The nine -member Natural Heritage Commission, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, was established through legislation enacted in 1973 and has responsibility for preserving lands that support significant elements of Arkansas' natural diversity. It holds title and lesser interests in almost 40 natural areas distributed around the state. The Commision's Registry recognizes the importance of other natural areas protected by their owners, but the Commission has no authority over Registry areas. In August of 1987 the Commission registered a similar study site maintained by Arkadelphia High School. At that time Commission members noted their statutory responsibility for recognizing sites of significant educational interest. • -30- FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bill Shepherd 371-1706 11111 Fayetteville Public schools CELEBRATING THE PAST WHILE EMBRACING THE FUTURE December 15, 1999 Suzanne Ward, Executive Director Community Care Foundation, Inc: PO Box 207 Springdale, AR 72765 Dear Ms. Ward: I wholeheartedly support the grant application being made by the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center to your organization. The Study Center has been a tremen- dous addition to the curriculum of the Fayetteville School District throughout every grade level, and were well aware of how fortunate we are to have such a facility at our disposal The Study Center is a great example of cooperation between two communities, and I hope your organization will see fit to grant their request for funds. Sincerely, bby C. N uperintend: t BCN/aw 1000 WEST STONE STREET PO Box 849 FAVETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72702 (501) 444-3000 PRAB REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1999 Prior to the meeting, Ms. Edmonston presented a slide show of major accomplishments for 1999. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Thiel at 5:45 p.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building. Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests Present: Media Present: Ackerman, Eads, Luttrell, Shoulders, Stockland, Thiel Alexander, Colwell Edmonton, Nelson, Schuldt Tim de Noble, Wilson Park Neighborhood Association Matt Wagner, NWA Times Angela Pressley, KIX 104 I. Approval of PRAB Meeting Minutes November 1, 1999. MOTION: • Mr. Luttrell moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board November 1,1999 meeting minutes. Ms. Eads seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0-0. Approval of Special PRAB Meeting Minutes December 1, 1999. Mr. Stockland moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board December 1,1999 special meeting minutes. Mr. Ackerman seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0-0. 11. Wilson Park Castle Bench Proposal: The benches at the Wilson Park castle area are in need of replacement. Park staff proposes to continue the theme of the castle renovation with two ornate benches designed by Eugene Sargent. The benches would cost $2,300. Staff recommends to utilize Green Space funds in the southwest park district for these benches. The manner in which the benches would be anchored is to be determined. December 6, 1999 / Page 1 PRAB Regular Meeting Ms. Thiel inquired as to other possible, more critical needs for the park. She suggested preventative maintenance of bridges as an alternative. Ms. Edmonston said due to the magnitude of a bridge project. the undertaking would most likely be funded through the Capital Improvement Program. It is unlikely green space funds would be used for such a project unless it were to exceed budget and additional monies were needed. Tim de Noble, a resident and member of the Wilson Park Neighborhood Association, said the castle was an incredible artifact which deserved to be surrounded by items of quality as opposed to off-the-shelf items. Mr. Noble cited the timber frame pavilion at Davis Park as an example of contrast. He referred to the picnic table as a mundane object which deducts from the quality of the structure it is complementing. Mr. de Noble expressed interest in the Wilson Park Neighborhood Association volunteering services at Wilson Park on various improvement projects. Ms. Edmonton said she was skeptical when Lisa Paschal first presented the idea for omate benches primarily due to cost. However, after looking at the enjoyment, usage, and improvements to the castle she felt efforts should continue to make it a first class amenity. MOTION: Mr. Luttrell moved to appropriate Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300) from the Southwest Park District Green Space Fund for two ornate benches and installation at the Wilson Park castle. Mr. Shoulders seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was approved unanimously, 6-0-0. III. Development: Engineer: Owner/Developer: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money In Lieu: Existing Parks: Staff Recommendation: No name. (Shiloh Drive) Sand Creek Summit Development South of Highway 16 on Shiloh Drive to the west Southwest 108 Multi -Units 9.28 acres 2.16 acres $40,500 Ozark View (3.2 acres); Davis (9); Finger (19) Money in Lieu. This will require a waiver to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance since it contains over 100 units. It is in close proximity of Ozark View Park, which was selected as the site for the future Youth Center. The development has included a swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court, recreation building, picnic tables and grills, and an open park area. December 6, 1999 / Page 2 • • • • • L• Development: Engineer: Owner/Developer: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money In Lieu: Existing Parks: Staff Reconunendation: Appleby Estates Jorgensen & Associates Bleaux Bames & Sam Mathias South of Appleby Road and east of Gregg Street Northwest 17 Single Family 8.08 acres .425 acres $7,990 Gordon Long (6.62 acres); Gregory (19.3) Money in Lieu. It is located close to Gordon Long Park and the land dedication is only .425 acres. The development is not linked to the park and contains the creek which is in the flood way. • PRAB Regular Meeting Ms. Thiel reported that two developments were addressed at a special Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on December 1, 1999. Reasons cited for recommending money in lieu of land dedication (which will require a waiver of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance) for the proposed development south of Highway 16 on Shiloh Drive included the existing parks in the area, particularly the close proximity to Ozark View Park, restricted public access, and planned amenities provided by the developer. Additionally, money in lieu funds could be used to develop an existing trail right of way. The development is near Interstate 540. The waiver will be considered by City Council at its December 21, 1999 meeting. Money in lieu of land dedication was recommended for the Appleby Estates development located south of Appleby Road and east of Gregg Street. The development is close to Gordon Long Park but is not linked to it. The land also contains a creek which is in the flood way. IV. Park Reports: Gordon Long Bridge: Mr. Schuldt reported that staff has visited the bridges with the Public Works Director to see what can be done to improve the situation. The problem with the low-water bridges is the pipes are not large enough and fill with debris and leaves which restrict water flow and cause the water to run over them. Moss collects on the surface and presents a crossing hazard. Warning signs have been posted. Staff considered the possibility of applying a grant from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department toward improvements. However, Mr. Venable recommended utilizing in-house engineers to attempt to add bigger drainage pipes and leave the low water bridges. Staff is still considering other projects for the grant. Red Oak Park: Mr. Schuldt presented an update on the parkland dedication and easement situation at the Bridgeport Subdivision. After meeting with Richard Doyle, staff believes it is in the best interest of all parties if the city takes a ten -feet easement on the east side of the park for public walkway access. Mr. Doyle would give money to the city in lieu of a twenty -feet easement. He will also remove cement on the ten -feet park easement. If the twenty -feet easement were taken, the majority of it would not be used because of the close proximity to the driveway of the adjoining house. Mr. Doyle did offer a ten -feet or twenty -feet easement on the west side of the park, but Terry Gulley felt this was not needed. Efforts are continuing to ease the drainage problems occurring at the park. December 6, 1999 / Page 3 PRAB Regular Meeting Routh Park: Ms. Edmonston reported that Lisa Paschal suggested making Routh Park a native habitat wildflower garden. Few people can use the park because parking is not provided. Ms. Thiel said a sign would be needed informing the public of the designation. Ms. Edmonston said this concept would not interfere if the park was later designated a trail head. Existing picnic tables would be removed V. Other Business: Mr. Schuldt has been preparing information and putting together Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the Master Plan. Information has been gathered from staff, other Park Departments who have done Master Plans, samples from planners and Landscape Architects who have been involved in Park Master Plans, the Internet, and utilizing the Library Master Plan as an outline. Mr. Schuldt submitted the SOQ to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members for review. The Purchasing Division will put the project out to bid, and a selection committee consisting of PRAB members, City Aldermen, and City Staff will choose and award the bid. Mr. Schuldt said a key issue of evaluating the parks system is to involve citizens and utilize their input. Master planning could begin in February. • VI. 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B. meeting 1999 January's Revenue: $83,203.39 February's Revenue: $82,234.95 Mardi's Revenue: $88,157.05 April's Revenue: $94,216.46 May's Revenue: $95,947.15 June's Revenue: $102,296.93 July's Revenue: $101,733.45 August's Revenue: $102,438.67 September's Revenue: $96,527.44 October's Revenue: $95,833.13 November's Revenue: $109,560.49 December's Revenue: $73,395.05 Total Revenue for Fiscal 1999 is $1,125,544.16 * ***************************************************************************** 1999 Collected by January 2r for December '98 Collected by February 2011.for January 699 Collected by March 20"' for February '99 Collected by April 20"' for March '99 Collected by May 20"' for April '99 Collected by June 20i6 for May '99 Collected by July 20" for June '99 Collected by August 20"' for July '99 Collected by September 20`" for August '99 Collected by October 20`" for September'99 Collected by November 20`h for October '99 Collected by December 20"' for November '99 ▪ ***************************************************************************** • 99 Revenue collected: $21,382.25 After January 20th, 1999 deadline - Prior year Account The Accounting Division's Revenue for the 1999 Fiscal Year from the Actual Money Collected in 1999 is $1,125,544.16 Total Revenue for 1999 (including Revenue collected after the January 20'h deadline for December 1999 from the Prior Year Account)is $1,125,544.16+521,382.25=51,146,926.41 ******************************************************************************************** 1998 ******************************************************************************************** 98 Revenue collected: $32,207.56 After the January 2d", 1998 deadline - Prior Year Account The Accounting Division's Revenue for the 1998 Fiscal Year from the Actual Money Collected in 1998 is $1,063,807.24 Total Revenue for 1998 (including Revenue collected after the January 2001 deadline for December 1998 from the Prior Year Account) is 51,063,807.24 + $32,207.56 =51,096,014.80 ******************************************************************************************** 1997 ******************************************************************************************** 97 Revenue collected: $16,299.78 After the Jan. 201", 1997 deadline - Prior Year Account The Accounting Division's Revenue for the 1997 Fiscal Year from the Actual Money Collected in 1997 is S976,593.29 • Total Revenue for 1997 (including Revenue collected after January 20th deadline for December 1997 from the Prior Year Account) is $976,539.29 + 516,299.78 = $992,839.07 • • s • 2000 PRAB MEMBERS Bill Ackerman/Bootsie PO Box 1544 Fayetteville AR 72702-1544 Home number - 582-5050 Work number - 582-5000 Fax - 582-5500 Occupation/Employer: Tax Planning/Tax Concepts, Inc. Bob Shoulders/Katherine 1109 Heath Dr Fayetteville AR 72701-4430 Home Number - 582-1876 Work number - 587-0500 Fax - 587-0335 Occupation/Employer: Fayetteville Athletic Club Brenda Thiel/Karl 172 E Willoughby Rd Fayetteville AR 72701-7510 Home number - 442-3095 Work number - 442-3095 Fax - 575-0071 Occupation/Employer: Self-employed Wade Colwell/Shaune 501 N Forest Ave Fayetteville AR 72701-3417 Home number - 521-2696 Work number - 521-2200 Fax - 521-0855 Occupation/Employer: Assoc. V.P.-Investments/A.G. Edwards & Sons Tom Stockland/Pam 1989 E Bois De Arc Ln Fayetteville AR 72703-4102 Home number - 444-8865 Work number - 521-7130 Fax - 521-3608 Occupation/Employer: Stockland & Trantham PA O.E. Luttrell/Kay 4480 Luttrell Ln. Fayetteville AR 72704-7507 Home number - 443-5952 Work number - 521-2900 Fax - 444-0943 Occupation/Employer: Ozarks Electric Gail Eads/Vol 2668 N Ashbrook Dr Fayetteville AR 72703-4309 Home number - 443-9532 Work number - 973-6001 Fax - 973-6079 Occupation/Employer: Branch Mgr./Staffmark Judie Nickell/Jack 2059 E Country Way Fayetteville AR 72703-4212 Home number - 442-9100 Work number - 521-0220 Fax - 444-7546 Occupation/Employer: Realtor/Self Employed