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TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FROM: Connie Edmonston, Parks 8i Recreation Superintendent
DATE: April 26, 2000
RE: PRAB Meeting Monday, May 1, 2000
6:00 p.m. meet at Gary Hampton Park
6:30 p.m. meet at Holcomb Gym
AGENDA
1. Grand Opening of Gary Hampton Softball Complex
Meet at the concession stand at 5:50 p.m.
2. Tour of Softball Complex
3. Resume to Holcomb Gym for 6:30 p.m. PRAB meeting.
4. Approval of PRAB April 3, 2000 meeting minutes.
4pprooai ofPRAB Apr:l 11, woo Soccer Pubi.'c
5. Discussion of Gary Hampton Softball Complex:
6. Park Land Dedication Ordinance:
Development Name.
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Zoned:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Recommendation:
Staff Recommendation:
PRAB Recommendation:
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Sycamore Street P.U.D.
Craft, Tull, and Associates, Chris Parton
Dan Ferguson, Atlas Construction
On Sycamore between Gregg and North College
NW
R-1.5
5 Single Family Units
0.95 Acres
0.125 Acres
$2,350
Gregory Park - 19 acres, Wilson Park - 17 acres,
Leverett - 2 acres
Money in lieu
Money in lieu due to the close proximity of Gregory
Park and the acreage dedication requirement is minimal.
This is a P.U.D. development in which 30 percent of
the land must be in green space.
7. Recommendation to Name City Park located in the Covington Subdivision:
Last month, Park staff presented the naming of the park in the Covington subdivision to
PRAB. According to the newly adopted park naming policy, the issue is left on the table until
the next scheduled PRAB meeting to allow time for public comment on the proposed names.
Park staff has three recommendations to name the 2.25 acre park in the Covington
Subdivision. The park is located east of Crossover Park and north of Township. The three
names submitted include Braden Park, Braden Isle, and Braden Island. The park boundaries
form a tear drop shape with sidewalk and streets around the perimeter. Historical Significance:
The original Braden Community School house was located at the corner of Highway 45 and
265 near the current site of Mcllroy Bank. The school was established prior to 1884 as
Washington County School District #9 serving the area in which the park is located. Naming
this park Braden would acknowledge a community which existed throughout the 1800's until
about 1970 and recognize the region's past heritage for generations to come.
PRAB Motion:
8. Park Land Dedication Fund Request: 40' �p
Park Staff recommends approval to purchase andinstall a water fountain for the BMX and
Skate Park areas located in Walker Park North from the park land dedication fund in the
southeast park district. There is ample funding for this project and a water fountain is needed
to serve the participants. The funds would include cost of water tap, waterline installation,
handicap water fountain ($1,800) and a cement slab.
PRAB Motion:
9. Informational Item:
Lisa Paschal, Park Horticulturist, is working with Chaim Goodman-Strauss's in his request to
donate his labor to carve the oak that died near the northwest corner of Wilson Park. His
work can be seen in his front yard on the corner of Prospect and Gregg Streets.
10. Other Business:
• 11. Adjournment:
Attachments:
PRAB Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2000
PRAB Soccer Public Meeting Minutes - April 11, 2000
Sycamore Street P.U.D. Platt
Sycamore Street P.U.D. Location Map
Sycamore Street P.U.D. Letter
Letter from Chaim Goodman -Strauss
CIP Update
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report
HMR Monthly Report
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MINUTES OF A MEETING
OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MAY 1, 2000
A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was held on May 1, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at Gary
Hampton Softball Complex located at 2790 N. Salem Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Ackerman, Colwell, Eads, Luttrell, Nickell, and Thiel;
Staff, Press, and Audience.
AGENDA
I. Grand Opening of Gary Hampton Softball Complex
II. Tour of Softball Complex
III. Resume to Holcomb Gym for 6:30 p.m. PRAB meeting.
• IV. Approval of PRAB April 3, 2000 Meeting Minutes.
MOTION:
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Ms. Nickell moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 3, 2000 meeting
minutes.
Mr. Ackerman seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0.
V. Approval of PRAB April 11, 2000 Soccer Public Meeting Minutes.
MOTION:
Mr. Ackerman moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 11, 2000 soccer
public meeting minutes.
Ms. Eads seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0.
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VI. Discussion of Gary Hampton Softball Complex:
Staff informed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members of parking problems at the Gary Hampton
Softball Complex. Currently 245 parking spots exist including those for Holcomb Elementary School. Mr.
Schuldt stated research of similar facilities reveal an average of 115 parking spots per field are desirable. Ms.
Edmonston proposed adding additional parking around the northeast perimeter of the fields on land which
would be leased from the school district. The additional land would provide approximately 184 additional
parking spots. Ms. Edmonston recommended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ask City Council to
reallocate $200,000 originally appropriated for a new gymnasium at Washington Elementary school.
MOTION:
Mr. Luttrell moved that staff explore obtaining a land lease from the Fayetteville school district for
additional parking at Gary Hampton Softball Complex and request from City Council the
reallocation of funds originally appropriated for the Washington School gymnasium. In addition,
final costs and parking plans should be submitted to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for
approval.
Mr. Ackerman seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0.
VII Park Land Dedication Ordinance:
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District
Zoned:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Recommendation:
Staff Recommendation:
Sycamore Street P.U.D.
Crafton, Tull& Associates, Chris Parton
Dan Ferguson, Atlas Construction
On Sycamore between Gregg and North College
NW
R-1.5
5 Single Family Units
0.95 Acres
0.125 Acres
$2,350
Gregory Park - 19 acres Wilson Park - 17 acres: Leverett - 2 acres
Money in lieu
Money in lieu due to the close proximity of Gregory Park and the acreage
dedication requirement is minimal. This is a P.U.D. development in
which 30 percent of the land must be in green space.
Chris Parton, representing Crafton, Tull & Associates, requested on behalf of the owners of the proposed
development a contribution of money in lieu of a park land dedication.
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PRAB Regular Meeting
MOTION:
Ms. Nickell moved to accept money in lieu of park land to satisfy the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance for the proposed Sycamore Street P.U.D.
Mr. Ackerman seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0.
VIII. Recommendation to Name City Park located in the Covington Subdivision:
Park staff presented naming the park in the Covington subdivision to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board at the April 3, 2000 regular meeting. According to the newly adopted park naming policy, the issue
is left on the table until the next scheduled PRAB meeting to allow time for public comment on the proposed
names.
Park staff has three recommendations to name the 2.25 acre park in the Covington Subdivision. The park is
located east of Crossover Park and north of Township. The three names submitted include Braden Park,
Braden Isle, and Braden Island. The park boundaries form a tear drop shape with sidewalk and streets around
the perimeter. Historical Significance: The original Braden Community School house was located at the
comer of Highway 45 and 265 near the current site of Mcllroy Bank. The school was established prior to
1884 as Washington County School District #9 serving the area in which the park is located. Naming this
park Braden would acknowledge a community which existed throughout the 1800s until about 1970 and
recognize the region's past heritage for generations to come.
MOTION:
Mr. Ackerman moved to name the city park located in the Covington Subdivision Braden Park.
Mr. Luttrell seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously 6-0-0.
IX. Park Land Dedication Request:
Park Staff recommends approval to purchase and install a water fountain for the BMX and Skate Park areas
located in Walker Park North from the park land dedication fund in the southeast park district. There is ample
funding for this project and a water fountain is needed to serve the participants. The $3,000 funds would
include cost of water tap, water line installation, handicap water fountain, and a cement slab.
MOTION:
Ms. Eads moved to accept staff recommendation to expend up to Three Thousand Dollars (S3,000)
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from the Southeast Park District Park Land Dedication Fund for a water tap, water line installation,
handicap water fountain, and cement slab for the BMX and Skate Park areas located at Walker Park
North.
Ms. Nickell seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0.
X. Informational Bern:
Lisa Paschal, Park Horticulturist, is working with Chaim Goodman -Strauss in his request to donate his labor
to carve the oak that died near the northwest corner of Wilson Park. His work can be seen in his front yard
on the comer of Prospect and Gregg Streets. Minimal costs would be involved, and the tree will have to age
some before work can be completed. Mr. Gulley said a dead maple tree located near the castle would be used
as practice.
XI Other Business:
Mr. Luttrell reported that the Chamber of Commerce Contractor's Committee had begun work on the pavilion
for Walker Park North. The project has generated interest and volunteers.
Ms. Thiel suggested holding a concert at Walker Park. She stated she had received several requests from
south Fayetteville residents. Mr. Wright presented an idea for a festival -type event which included food
vendors, arts and crafts, and musicians. Scheduling, competition, staffing, and volunteers were discussed. Ms.
Thiel requested the topic be added to the June agenda to allow public comment.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members discussed conducting a spring tour of park facilities to review
projects and improvements. A meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
XII. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED: JLcnL S 200o
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
John Ne son
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