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RE: PRAB Meeting Monday, August 7, 2000
5:30 p.m. in City Hall Room 326
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Eric J. Schuldt, Parks Development Coordinator
July 31, 2000
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PARKS a RECREATION
AGENDA
1. Approval of PRAB July 10, 2000 meeting minutes
2. Approval of PRAB July 12, 2000 special meeting minutes
3. Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
Master Plan Priority:
Existing Parks:
Owner's Recommendation:
Staff Recommendation:
Emad Damen Duplex Development
Northstar Engineering
Emad Damen
East of Porter Road and East of Dean Street
NQ/
12 Multi -units (6 duplex buildings)
1.47 acres
0.24 acres
$4,500
None
Asbell (9.9), Lewis (27), Friendship (.378)
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
1. The Emad Damen Duplex Development will require a land dedication of only
0.24 acres of park land.
2. The development is within walking distance to Asbell School Park (9.9 acres),
Lewis Park Soccer Complex (27 acres), and Friendship Park (.378 aces).
4. Park Land Dedication Funding Request
Parks and Recreation staff recommends an expenditure of up to $9,400 of the Park Land
Dedication Fund from the Northwest Park District for placement of a crosswalk and
construction of approximately 320 ft. of new sidewalk along Lewis Avenue. These new
additions will give soccer participants an improved option for walking between the Lewis
Soccer Fields and Asbell Soccer Fields.
5. Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer Program
Update information on the new soccer program, including registration deadlines and
upcoming events.
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6. 2001 Parks and Recreation Budget Discussion
• A discussion on the Parks and Recreation 2001 budget.
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7. Master Plan and Skate Park Update and Discussion
A discussion on upcoming dates for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and an update on
the status of the contract with Purkiss Rose -RSI for the Skate Park.
8. Meeting date for September PRAB meeting
9. Adjournment
Attachments:
PRAB Meeting Minutes - July 10, 2000
PRAB Special Meeting Minutes - July 12, 2000
Emad Damen Duplex Development Location Map
Emad Damen Duplex Development Recommendation Letter
Emad Damen Duplex Development Plat
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
AUGUST 7, 2000
PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Eads Luttrell, Nickell, Shoulders and Thiel;
City staff Edmonton, Gulley, Schuldt, Nelson, Press, and Audience.
AGENDA
I. Approval of PRAB July 10, 2000 meeting minutes.
MOTION:
Mr. Colwell moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board July 10, 2000 meeting
minutes.
Ms. Eads seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0.
H. Approval of PRAB July 12, 2000 Special Meeting Minutes.
Ms. Nickell moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board July 12, 2000 special
meeting minutes.
Mr. Luttrell seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0.
111. Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Emad Damon Duplex Development
Northstar Engineering - Shawki AI-Madhoun and Mike Bender
Emad Damon
East of Porter Road and East of Dean Street
NW
12 Multi -units (6 duplex buildings)
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PRAB Regular Meeting
Total Acres: 1.47 acres
Land Dedication
Requirement: 0.24 acres
Money in Lieu
Requirement: $4,500
Master Plan Priority: None
Existing Parks: Asbell (10), Lewis (27), Friendship (.378)
Owner's Reconunendation: Money in Lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in Lieu
The Emad Damon Duplex Development will require a land dedication of only 0.24 acres
of park land.
The development is within walking distance to Asbell School Park (9.9 acres), Lewis Park
Soccer Complex (27 acres) and Friendship Park (.04 acres).
Mike Bender, representing Northstar Engineering, discussed the proposed development of duplexes near
Deane Street. Due to the small land dedication requirement and with the proposed development being within
walking distance to existing parks, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agreed with the staff
reconmtendation to request money in lieu of a land dedication.
MOTION:
Mr. Luttrell moved to recommend money in lieu of a land dedication to satisfy the Park Land
Dedication Ordinance for the proposed Emad Damen Duplex Development.
Ms. Nickell seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0.
IV. Park Land Dedication Funding Request
Parks and Recreation staff recommends an expenditure of up to $9,400 of the Park Land Dedication Fund
from the Northwest Park District for placement of a crosswalk and construction of approximately 320 (1. of
new sidewalk along Lewis Avenue. These new additions will give soccer participants an improved option for
walking between the Lewis Soccer Fields and Asbell Soccer Fields.
Mr. Schuldt said a reconmtendation for a sidewalk and crosswalk had been received, and the request had been
evaluated and altered by himself, Sidewalk & Trails Coordinator, Chuck Rutherford, and Traffic
Superintendent, Perry Franklin. The proposed project would connect the three existing parking lots. Mr.
Shoulders inquired about signs, and Mr. Schuldt said two Ilourescent signs would be placed on each side of
the crosswalk. Mr. Schuldt said he had discussed the project with Fred Turrentine from Fayetteville Public
Schools. Ms. Edmonton said parking problems would be addressed soon.
MOTION:
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PRAB Regular Meeting
Mr. Colwell mored to accept staff recommendation to expend up to Nine Thousand Four Hundred
Dollars (59,400) from the Northwest Park District Land Dedication Fund for placement of a
crosswalk and construction of approximately 320 ft. of new sidewalk along Lewis Avenue.
Mr. Shoulders seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0.
Evan House has made progress obtaining required permits for the construction ofa hiking/biking bridge over
Clear Creek on the Two Turtles Trail around Lake Fayetteville. He is currently seeking donations for the
project. Ms. Edmonston said the project would cost approximately $3,500. She requested that money be set
aside from the Northeast Park District Land Dedication Fund to assist Mr. House on the project in the event
he failed to obtain enough sponsors.
MOTION:
Mr. Colwell moved to accept staff recommendation to expend up to Three Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($3,500) for materials for the construction of a hiking/hiking bridge over Clear Creek on the
Two Turtles Trail around Lake Fayetteville.
Ms. Nickell seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0.
V. Meeting date for September PRAB meeting
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the regular September PRAB meeting will be held on September 11, 2000 at
5:30 p.nr. at the City Administration Building.
VI. Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer Program
Mr. Schuldt reported the Fayetteville Soccer Association decided to merge into the Fayetteville Parks and
Recreation Soccer Program. Currently 500 players arc registered for the program, and the registration deadline
has been pushed back to August 23 with no late fee involved. Registration packets are available at the Parks
& Recreation office, the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club, and the Fayetteville Athletic Club. A coaching
clinic will be conducted September 5 at the Lewis Soccer Complex. Alan Kirkup, head women's soccer coach
for the University of Arkansas, will conduct an on -field clinic. September 6-8 all children registered with the
program will be provided with three days of fun, instructional soccer clinics. September 9 will be the soccer
kickoff day. Mr. Shoulders announced members of the Youth Recreation Soccer Advisory Board Caren
Fenton, Lisa Crouch, Dave O'Brien, Tom Perry, Duyen Tran, Bill Reagan, Sam Samavati, and Bob
Shoulders. Mr. Shoulders also urged corporate sponsors to get involved with the soccer program.
VII. 2001 Parks and Recreation Budget Discussion
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PRAB Regular Meeting
Noon meeting dates were tentatively set for August 29 or August 30 to discuss the 2001 operating budget
preparation.
VIII. Master Plan and Skate Park Update and Discussion
Mr. Schuldt reported Purkiss Rose -RSI had been selected as the architect for the skate park design by the
skate park selection committee. The selection conmtittee, comprised of a representative from City Council,
two citizen representatives from the Skate Park Sub -Committee, and City staff evaluated thirteen design firms
and determined Purkiss Rose -RSI was the most qualified fine for the project. Purkiss Rose -RSI will be
responsible for providing data collection and analysis, base map/site analysis, two public meeting workshops,
one public meeting presentation, conceptual plans, construction cost estimates, construction plans,
specifications, and documents including drainage/grading plan, skate park layout, storm water management
plan, large scale development, and site amenities plan. Additionally, the ftmn will review bidding and
contracting submittals and make four construction site visits. The contract price is $37,885 and does not
include construction costs. Quality, safety, and user involvement during the planning stages was discussed.
Ms. Ednonston announced scheduled dates for the Parks Master Plan with consultants Lose & Associates.
A project kick-off meeting will be conducted August 21-23 in which interviews with park board members,
staff, allied department heads, elected officials, steering committee members, leagues and other recreation
providers will begin. Other meeting dates will be September 14-15, September 25-27, and October 23-24
in which interviews, workshops, neighborhood public meetings, and conununity-wide public meetings will
be conducted. Ms. Ednnonston urged members of the community interested in being on the steering committee
to submit a letter to the Parks and Recreation Division. Ms. Thiel reconmtended advertising in the newspaper
to get the information to the public.
IX. Other Business:
BMX, Chamber of Commerce Contractor's Committee pavilion construction, Ultimate Frisbee, and 16 -and -
over baseball progress reports were given. O.E. Luttrell announced his resignation from the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board.
X. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED:
SEP 11 2000
MINUTES TAKEN BY: got?
John Nelson
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