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Home My WebLink About2000-03-06 - Minutes• TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Connie Edmonston, Parks 8t Recreation Superintendent DATE: March 1, 2000 RE: PRAB Meeting Monday, March 6, 2000 5:30 p.m. meet at City Hall Room 326 AGENDA 1. Approval of PRAB February 7, 2000 meeting minutes. FAYETTEVILLE PARKS 8 RECREATION 2. John Jablonski: John Jablonski lives by Gulley Park and he is interested in presenting ideas for the control of vandalism in our city parks. He raised $250 in his neighborhood to assist with the reward for the Gulley Park vandals. Enclosed is an editorial he wrote in the Morning News on February 21, 2000. 3. Renaming of Babe Ruth Park: Tabled from February 7, 2000 PRAB Meeting This year, the Fayetteville Baseball Association Board for ages 13 to 16 voted to not align itself with a baseball organization. In the past, the association has been sanctioned with Babe Ruth. PRAB tabled the renaming of Babe Ruth Park from the February meeting to seek more possibilities. We again requested the Fayetteville Baseball Association Board for their recommendation. They recommended the name - White River Baseball Complex. The rationale for the renaming is: a. The White River is a land mark in the City. b. The name is catchy. c. There have been too many people within our city that has donated time and money to baseball to name it after just one person. The fields themselves have been named after Strange and Gibson who helped start the program and fields. d. Name the complex Wlute River Baseball Complex until someone donates substantial funding for the fields and program. Other names have been submitted by the pubhc include Strange or Gibson Baseball Complex, Combs Baseball Complex, and Sherman Lollar Baseball Complex. Mike Hawkins recommended Sherman Lollar Baseball Complex and would like to make a presentation to PRAB PRAB Motion: 4. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks, Inc. Board Member: According to the City's lease agreement with the Botanical Garden, 25 percent of the members must be appointed by the City Council. At least one must be a current member of PRAB Lisa Paschal, Park Horticulturists will represent the Parks Division and Yolanda Fields, Internal Auditor will represent City administration. PRAB needs one member to volunteer to serve on the Botanical Garden Board Enclosed is a description of the responsibilities of the Botanical Garden Society Board Members. PRAB Appointment to the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Board: • • 5. Park Land Dedication Ordinance: Development: Engineer: Owner/Developer: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu: Existing Parks: Developer's Recommendation: StaffRecommendation: Quail Creek Subdivision Phase 111 Jorgensen & Associates Bleaux Barnes & Sam Mathias South of Appleby Road and East of Gregg Street South of the Appleby Estates visited at special meeting held on December 1, 1999. Northwest 13 Single Family Units 6.7 acres .325 acres $6,110 Gordon Long (6.62 acres) Money in lieu. Money in lieu. The land dedication is only .325 acres. The park is located across the deep creek and a bridge would be expensive to build in this floodway area. The extension of Drake Street in the future will provide pedestrian access to the park. PRAB Motion: 6. Special Reports: Special Thanks to the following Park Donations: • Ozarks Electric dug holes for the Hampton Softball Complex scoreboard. Thank you OE • Woodsmen of the World donated 3 flags and flag poles in a flag raising ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on February 24. Thanks to Judie, Gail and 0 E for attending. • Wade Colwell for organizing and directing the Gulley Park Cow Paddy Run on Saturday, February 26. Wade also did some newspaper and Government Channel publicity on Gulley Park vandalism and dogs on leashes/cleaning up after pets in parks. Thank you Wade. • Gulley Park Cow Paddy Run Report: • Arctic Classic Softball Tournament Report: • Park Master Plan Update: • Gulley Park Tot Playground Update: • Skate Park Update: 7. Other Business: 8. Adjournment: Attachments: PRABMeeting Minutes -February 7. 2000 Morning Nowa Editorial Botanical Garden Society of the Ozark, Inc. Responsibilities of Board Members Quail Creek Phase III Plat CFP Update Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report HMR Monthly Report 2 PRAB REGULAR MEETING MARCH 6, 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: Ackerman, Colwell, Eads, Luttrell, Nickell, Shoulders, Thiel Members Absent: Stockland Staff Present: Edmonston, Nelson, Schuldt, Guests Present: Michael Hawkins; Ken Nanney, Fayetteville Baseball Association; Donna Porter, Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Media Present: Matt Wagner, NWA Times Charlie Alison, Morning News Laura Kellams, AR Democrat -Gazette Angela Pressley, KIX 104 I. Approval of PRAB February 7, 2000 Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Mr. Ackerman moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board February 7, 2000 meeting minutes. Ms. Nickell seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0-0 (Ms. Eads arrived later). II. Renaming of Babe Ruth Park: Tabled from February 7, 2000 PRAB Meeting This year, the Fayetteville Baseball Association Board for ages 13 to 16 voted to not align itself with a baseball organization. In the past, the association has been sanctioned with Babe Ruth. PRAB tabled the renaming of Babe Ruth Park from the February meeting to seek more possibilities. We again requested the Fayetteville Baseball Association Board for their recommendation. They recommended the name - White River Baseball Complex. The rationale for the renaming is: a. The White River is a landmark in the City. b. The name is catchy. c. There have been too many people within our city that have donated time and money to baseball to name it after just one person. The fields themselves have been named after Strange and Gibson who March 6, 2000 / Page 1 PRAB Regular Meeting helped start the program and fields. d. Name the complex White River Baseball Complex until someone should like to donate substantial funding for the fields and program. Other names submitted by the public include Strange or Gibson Baseball Complex, Combs Baseball Complex, and Sherman Lollar Baseball Complex. Mr. Ken Nanney said an extensive listing of individuals having donated money and time over the years had been compiled and discussed by the Fayetteville Baseball Association Board. The board determined by naming the complex White River Baseball Complex there would be no slighting of anyone deserving the facilities being named after him. This would also leave the option for future benefactors. Ms. Edmonston informed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board the two playing fields were currently named after individuals who had contributed to the sport — Strange and Gibson fields. Mr. Mike Hawkins nominated the complex be named after his uncle John Sherman Lollar, II. Mr. Lollar was bom in Durham, Arkansas in 1924, played for the local American Legion Post No. 27, and began his professional career with the Baltimore Orioles of the International League in 1943 where he led the league with a .364 batting average. He stepped up to the major leagues in 1946 playing for the Cleveland Indians. Mr. Lollar also played with the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns before becoming catcher for the Chicago White Sox. During his 18 year Major League career, he was a 6 -time Major League All Star, 3 -time Golden Glove winner for being the best defensive catcher in the Major Leagues. He played in two World Series and helped lead the White Sox to the American League Pennant. Following his playing days, Mr. Lollar was the pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles and later managed the Oakland Athletics AAA Farm Club before retiring from the game. He was inducted into the Arkansas Hall of Fame in 1973, the Southwest Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1990, and the Chicago Hall of Fame in 1993. Mr. Hawkins reminded the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board the local Little League was called the Sherman Lollar Little League for a number of years before being changed due to a national affiliation agreement. Ms. Edmonston said the fields at Walker Park were currently not named. She suggested the possibility of naming the tournament field (#8) after Mr. Lollar. Mr. Hawkins said he wasn't in a position to say yes or no. He said he was against individuals buying their names for facilities, and he looked at what people did during their lives. Mr. Colwell suggested erecting a plague detailing the history of the individual. MOTION: Mr. Luttrell moved to rename Babe Ruth Park White River Baseball Complex and pursue using the name Sherman Lollar with the history as an attachment to either a field or other appropriate facility within the City of Fayetteville parks system. March 6, 2000 / Page 2 • • PRAB Regular Meeting Mr. Ackerman seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0. III. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks, Inc. Board Member: According to the City's lease agreement with the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks, Inc., 25 percent of the members must be appointed by the City Council. At least one member must be a current member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Lisa Paschal, Park Horticulturist, will represent the Parks Division and Yolanda Fields, Internal Auditor, will represent City administration. PRAB needs one member to volunteer to serve on the Botanical Garden Board which meets the second Tuesday of each month at Razorback Pizza The meetings are approximately two hours. Ms. Donna Porter said the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks would like to see an individual who would be active and involved. She said one good member is better than four members who do not have the time or interest. Mr. Colwell volunteered to serve on the board. MOTION: Mr. Luttrell moved to appoint Wade Colwell to the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Board. Ms. Nickell seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0. IV. Park Land Dedication Ordinance: Development: Quail Creek Subdivision Phase III Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates Owner/Developer: Bleaux Barnes & Sam Mathias Location: South of Appleby Road and East of Gregg Street South of the Appleby Estates visited at special meeting held on December 1, 1999. Park District: Northwest Units: 13 Single Family Units Total Acres: 6.7 acres Land Dedication Requirement: .325 acres Money in Lieu: $6,110 Existing Parks: Gordon Long (6.62 acres) Developer's Recommendation: Money in Lieu. Staff Recommendation: Money in Lieu. The land dedication is only .325 acres. The park is March 6, 2000 / Page 3 PRAB Regular Meeting located across the deep creek and a bridge would be expensive to build in this floodway area. The extension of Drake Street in the future will provide pedestrian access to the park. Ms. Edmonston said the land dedication was located on the west side of the proposed development. A deep creek bed would require a substantial bridge for access. Drake Street is also proposed to be extended in the future. Mr. Schuldt said Sidewalk & Trails was interested in providing a trail along Gregg Street which would tie into Gordon Long Park toward the center of the city, but they are looking at the other side of the creek due to the topography and accessibility. Mr. Ackerman said substantial park acreage existed in the northwest quadrant to sustain park needs. Development expenditures will be great; money in lieu for this particular small development could be better utilized developing existing parks in the quadrant. MOTION: Mr. Ackerman moved to recommend money in lieu of land dedication to satisfy the Park Land Dedication Ordinance for the proposed Quail Creek Subdivision Phase III development. Ms. Eads seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0. V. John Jablonski: Mr. Jablonski wrote an editorial which appeared in the February 21, 2000 Moming News and raised $250 in his neighborhood to assist with the reward for Gulley Park vandalism. Mr. Jablonski was scheduled to present ideas for the control of vandalism in city parks. He may appear at a later date. Mr. Colwell said an anonymous caller pledged $250 to increase the reward to $1000. Mr. Colwell also recorded Public Service Announcements on Gulley Park vandalism and dogs on leashes/cleaning up after pets in parks. The Board discussed the positive effects of the milk jugs containing plastic bags for cleaning up after pets. Mr. Colwell said the Eagle Scouts could use leftover redwood to construct boxes for holding plastic bags for this purpose. Ms. Thiel also favored adequate signage. VI. Special Reports: Special Thanks to the following Park Donations: • Ozarks Electric dug eight holes for the Hampton Softball Complex scoreboard. • Woodsmen of the World donated three flags and flag poles in a flag raising ceremony at Veterans March 6, 2000 / Page 4 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting Memorial Park on February 24. Ms. Nickell, Ms. Eads, and Mr. Luttrell attended the ceremony. • Wade Colwell for organizing and directing the Gulley Park Cow Paddy Run on Saturday, February 26. Mr. Colwell also did newspaper and Government Channel publicity on Gulley Park vandalism and dogs on leashes/cleaning up after pets in parks. Gulley Park Cow Paddy Run Report: Mr. Colwell reported a total of 373 runners participated in the event. Of the 226 children, 35 were fifth and sixth graders; 51 were third and fourth graders; 72 were first and second graders; and 65 were preschoolers. Mr. Colwell suggested a younger category with shorter course next year. One hundred forty-seven people participated in the 4K run. Root School had 44 participants and received a check for $100. St. Joseph was second with 33 participants. The event raised $2,956 distributed as follows: $300 Fayetteville Tri Sport Club; $100 Root School (most participants); $100 Linsey Tolleson (t -shirt design); $100 Butterfield Art Teacher, Julie Feinstein; $2156 Boy Scouts; and $200 to replace the Gulley Park weather vane. Arctic Classic Softball Tournament Report: Mr. Schuldt reported 49 teams participated in the 4th Annual Arctic Classic Softball Toumament held February 26 and 27 at Gary Hampton Softball Complex and Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. The event brought teams from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Parking is an issue which will need to be addressed in the future for the Hampton Softball Complex. Park Master Plan Update: Mr. Schuldt said the Selection Committee met March 1 to review the twelve submitted Request for Qualifications. The entries were narrowed to five firms which will submit Request for Proposals which will be reviewed. Gulley Park Tot Playground Update: Ms. Nickell presented the design selected for the Gulley Park tot playground which will accommodate several children at once. Ms. Edmonston said specifications are sent to vendors with a maximum budget, and the vendor prepares proposals for review. The Parks Division would like to complete this project before the Summer Concert Series begins at Gulley Park. Skate Park Update: Mr. Schuldt said the subcommittee would meet within the next couple of weeks and hopefully recommend a site to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in April. Ms. Thiel encouraged public input. Ms. Nickell said several mothers had expressed their concems of the park not meeting needs for skateboarders. VII. Other Business: Mr. Shoulders mentioned the recent death of Robyn Benedict and proposed fording viable altematives keeping motorists and exercisers from mixing. Kevin Mitchell hosted an awareness run Sunday morning. March 6, 2000 / Page 5 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting Mr. Shoulders suggested cooperating with Mr. Mitchell on his awareness program to post signs in high traffic areas warning of pedestrians. Mr. Schuldt reported that the Trails Committee would meet Wednesday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended park maps be distributed to new residents as a directory for reference. Park brochures are currently distributed at the Chamber of Commerce and City Hall. Mr. Colwell suggested a drivers' education program to raise awareness for young drivers could also help prevent motorist/pedestrian accidents. Mr. Luttrell said the Fayetteville Youth Center had selected a new director. A grant presentation to the Reynolds Foundation is forthcoming. VIII Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: APR 3 all MINUTES TAKEN BY: John Nelson March 6, 2000 / Page 6 MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2000 REGULAR PRAB MEETING NAME (Please Print) GROUP REPRESENTING ANNELf rrbbKE 1-1AwtAIMS FAj/ET'i is4-E BASEBALL ASSoCIRT ,& DOrrPs "Poa1ER BrnSQ