HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-06 - Minutes• • • TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Superintendent DATE: May 1, 2002 RE: PRAB Meeting Monday, May 6, 2002 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Room 326 AGENDA 1. Approval of April 1, 2002 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION 2. Park Land Dedication Development Name: Bristol Park Apartments Engineer: Milholland Company, Tom Jefcoat Owner: Bristol Development Group, L.L.C. Location: North of Joyce, West of NWA Mall Park District: NW Units: 272 multi units Total Acres: 32.6 acres Land Dedication Requirement: 5.44 acres Money in Lieu Requirement: $102,000 Existing Parks: Lake Fayetteville (652 acres), Gordon Long (6.62 acres), Mud Creek Trail (20 acres) Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu of land & wavier of Ordinance "..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 fihrther study." (Unified Development Ordinance No. 1 66.03K) • Justification: This development contains over 100 units and will require a waiver of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. The apartments will be surrounded by commercial development. The subdivision will have a gated entryway. It will have sidewalks leading to the Mud Creek Trail via Steele Boulevard. The development has a conceptual plan to include landscaped courtyards with grills and picnic tables, village green with a fountain, club house with a business center, conference rooms, and a theater or billiards room, swimming pool, gazebo with a large barbeque grill, mail kiosk, carwash, and connecting walks and bike racks. The proposal also states, "There are large open and protected forested areas that remain aesthetically pleasing and park like. The Park Master Plan does note this is an area where a park is needed. However, given the limitations of the apartment complex having a gated entryway in an area surrounded by commercial zoning, and the addition of many park amenities, money in lieu is recommended. PRAB Motion: 3. Park Land Dedication Fund Request Parks and Recreation Staff request $9,600 from the Southeast Park District to furnish 750 feet of electrical line including the addition of circuits and plugs for the Walker Park pavilion, BMX Track, and as well as the future Skate Park. PRAB Motion: 4. Lake Fayetteville Trail Grant Application: Steve Hatfield Parks and Recreation Staff is requesting permission from City Council on May 7, 2002 to apply for $100,000 from Arkansas Recreational Trails Fund to enhance the Lake Fayetteville Trail. This is an 80/20 matching grant. 5. Lake Sequoyah Land Purchase Discussion PRAB Motion: 6. Lake Fayetteville Race Information May 18 Lewis & Clark's Frontier Challenge Run and Duathlon around Lake Fayetteville June 8 Lewis & Clark and Big Brothers Big Sisters Sports for Kids Sake Canoe and bicycle race at Lake Fayetteville July 19-20 Lewis & Clark's Urban Challenge Adventure Race throughout the City of Fayetteville 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment Attachments: PRAB April 1, 2002 Meeting Minutes Special Neighborhood Meeting Minutes — Ridgeway View Park — April 25, 2002 Bristol Development Map and letter C!P Update Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report HMR Monthly Report • • • • • • PRAB Regular Meeting MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD May 6, 2002 A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was held on May 6, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Cook, Mauritson, Hill, Colwell, Marley, and Pawlik-Holmes; City Staff Edmonston, Hatfield, Schuldt, Nelson and Audience. AGENDA I. Approval of PRAB April 1, 2002 meeting minutes. MOTION: Mr. Hill moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 1, 2002 meeting minutes as distributed. Mr. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Cook, Mauritson, Hill, Colwell and Marley voting 'yes' and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. H Park Land Dedication Development: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu: Existing Park Land: Staff Recommendation: Bristol Park Apartments Milholland Company, Tom Jefcoat Bristol Development Group, L.L.C. North of Joyce, West of NWA Mall NW Multi 272 units 32.6 acres 5.44 acres $102,000 Lake Fayetteville (652 acres), Gordon Long (6.62 acres), Mud Creek Trail (20 acres) Money in lieu of land & waiver of Ordinance "...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 May 6, 2002 / 1 • • • PRAB Regular Meeting 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 further study." (Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K) Justification: This development contains over 100 units and will require a waiver of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. The apartments will be surrounded by commercial development. The ' subdivision will have a gated entryway. It will have sidewalks leading to the Mud Creek Trail via Steele Boulevard. The development has a conceptual plan to include landscaped courtyards with grills and picnic tables, village green with a fountain, club house with a business center, conference rooms, and a theatre or billiards room, swimming pool, gazebo with a large barbeque grill, mail kiosk, carwash, and connecting walks and bike racks. The proposal also states, "There are large open and protected forested areas that remain aesthetically pleasing and park like." The Park Master Plan does note this is an area where a park is needed. However, given the limitations of the apartment complex having a gated entryway in an area surrounded by commercial zoning and the addition of many park amenities, money in lieu is recommended. Thomas Jefcoat, Projects Manager for Milholland Company, said additional amenities may include a sand volleyball court and fishing ponds with aeration [fountains]. The fishing ponds would be created from the detention ponds. Mr. Colwell inquired about land bordering this development on the west side. Mr. Jefcoat said the land was zoned single family in the City of Johnson. MOTION: Mr. Cook moved to recommend money in lieu of a land dedication and request a waiver from City Council to satisfy the Park Land Dedication requirements for the proposed Bristol Park at Steele Crossing development. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was approved 5-0-0 with Cook, Mauritson, Hill, Colwell and Marley voting `yes' and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. III. Park Land Dedication Fund Request Parks and Recreation Staff requests $9,600 from the Southeast Park District to famish 750 -feet of electrical line including the addition of circuits and plugs for the Walker Park pavilion, BMX track, and as well as the future Skate Park. Marvin Light said currently a car battery is being used to power everything at the track and a scuba tank is being used for the air gate. The track will host a Race for Life benefit on June 15-16 and 100-150 kids are anticipated to participate. Race for Life events began in 1981 when Todd Kingsbury, a 12 year old BMX racer from Michigan, discovered he had Leukemia. When Todd's friends and the American Bicycle Association learned of his diagnosis, it was decided that an organized effort should be made to help in Todd's "Race for Life". Funds raised are for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Awards are given to top fund raisers which include shirts, jackets May 6, 2002 / 2 • • PRAB Regular Meeting and trips to the ABA Grandnationals of BMX.' Future lighting needs and rider helmet and other safety concerns were discussed. MOTION: Mr. Mauritson moved to expend up to Nine Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($9,600) from the Southeast Park District to furnish 750 -feet of electrical line, circuits and plugs for the Walker Park north pavilion, BMX track and future skate park area. Mr. Marley seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was approved 5-0-0 with Cook, Mauritson, Hill, Colwell and Marley voting 'yes' and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. IV. Lake Fayetteville Trail Grant Application: Steve Hatfield Parks and Recreation Staff requests permission from City Council on May 7, 2002 to apply for $100,000 from Arkansas Recreational Trails Fund to enhance the Lake Fayetteville Trail. This is an 80/20 matching grant. Mr. Hatfield said the project was located on the north side of Lake Fayetteville and will include a loop trail system as well as a short section of boardwalk which will allow accessibility close to the lake. V. Lake Sequoyah Land Purchase Discussion Mr. Colwell said two lots were visited during the May 1, 2002 park tour which would give access on the southeast side of Lake Sequoyah. Ms. Edmonston said both lots combined are about one-half an acre and the current asking price is $18,000 each. An appraisal will be obtained before seeking City Council approval for the purchase. Mr. Colwell recommended fencing the area immediately to prevent dumping. Capital funds from Park Land Acquisitions would be used for the purchase. MOTION: Mr. Colwell moved to recommend Park Staff pursue the purchase of two Tots to improve access to Lake Sequoyah. Mr. Mauritson seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0. VI. Lake Fayetteville Race Information May 18 Lewis & Clark's Frontier Challenge Run and Duathlon around Lake Fayetteville June 8 Lewis & Clark and Big Brothers Big Sisters Sports for Kids Sake Canoe and bicycle race at Lake Fayetteville • 1 http://www.ababmx.com/race_for_life.html May 6, 2002 / 3 • • • July 19-20 Lewis & Clark's Urban Challenge Adventure Race throughout the City of Fayetteville PRAB Regular Meeting VII Other Business: Mr. Hatfield encouraged everyone to ride their bicycles to work on Friday, May 17 in observance of Bike to Work Day. Ms. Edmonston said staff is in the process of putting together a plan for Ridgeway View Park. Ultra Suede will kickoff the Gulley Park Summer Concert Series May 23. The stage extension project is expected to be completed prior to the first concert. Mr. Colwell inquired about the possibility of acquiring the Wyman bridge for use at the Lake Fayetteville spillway. VIII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: JUN 3 2082 MINUTES TAKEN BY: John Nelson May 6, 2002 / 4 Map Output MASTER STREET PLAN in area of BRISTOL PARK at Steele Crossing Page 1of1 City of Fayatter'IR, AR STUBBLEFIEID RD TAALINDA DR — itM1ROLD ST'S/` PLESY RD BUTTERFIELDL:ENT ARYSCHOOL� CYDNEE ST 11 ETON ST& West Mudcreek Trail 1 Mudcreek Trail Legend Schools * ELEMENTARY SCHOOL * HIGH SCHOOL * JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL et MID LE SCHOOL it MIS Study Corridor T • City Limits ,. Streams Lakes MSP Existing Streets •.� COLLECTOR ,./ FREEWAY/EXPRESSWAY 7/ HISTORIC COLLECTOR /A/ MI NOR ARTERIAL // PRI mu PAL ARTERIAL MSP Planned Streets COLLECTOR / FREEWAY/EXPRESSWAY MI NOR ARTERIAL / PRI NCI PAL ARTERIAL Streets E•2 Parks Planning Area • http://www.faygis.org/servlet/comesri.esrimap. Esrimap?ServiceName�verview_FAY&Cli... 4/12/02 • /PP�'/i&0tt ni Company • Gngineerintj &Surveying Melvin L. Milholland, PE, PLS • • REGISTRATIONS: PE: AR, OK, MO PLS: AR, OK April 17, 2002 Project No. E-622 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Attn: Kim Rogers Subject: BRISTOL PARK at Steele Crossing Dear Kim: Attached, please find, are two copies of Conceptual Preliminary Plan, for the referenced proposed development. These are provided, due by April 23'x, for meeting with Parks Staff on April 25th. MCO will provide twelve additional copies with additional supporting materials and revision by April 30th for meeting with Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on May 6, 2002. The submittal packets are provided in accordance with provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance 166.03 (K), and a waiver to accept money in -lieu of park land dedication is requested. Milholland Company, MCO has been retained as Civil Engineering Consultant and Representative for the proposed project development by: Bristol Development Group, LLC 624 Grassmere Park Drive #10 Nashville, Tennessee 37211 Phone (615) 369-9009 Fax (615) 369-9020 Contact Person(s): Rav Ledoux; David Hanchrow, Ashlyn Hines The proposed development is located on a portion of Lot 1, CMN Business Park II, Phase I. A Lot Split Application is submitted to the City Planning Department for processing and approval. Lot 1, CMN Business Park II, Phase I presently contains 35.824 acres or 1,560,500.614 sq.ft. The Lot Split will cause the division of Lot IA containing 32.626 acres or 1,421,193.798 sq.ft and Lot 1B containing 3.198 acres or 139,306.816 sq.ft. Lot IA is the area proposed for development as "Luxury" Apartments. A porting of Lot 1A, 2 46 acres, has been 'Deed Restricted", Instrument No. 2001-53928 (copy of plat enclosed), of which there is "Floodway" Area The proposed development consists of 15 building units, totaling 272 apartments - a density ratio of 9 : acre (considered a major development). There are no future phases in connection with this project. 205 West Center Street; Fayetteville, Arkansas 72101; Phone: (419) 443-4124; Fax: (479) 443-4107; E-mail: MCOengrtaswbell.net • Mitt/and Company Gn jineerin f &T Sus -vowing Melvin L. Milholland, PE, PLS REGISTRATIONS: PE: AR, OK, MO PLS: AR, OK Lot 1, CMN Business Park II, Phase 1 is presently Zoned "C-2", Thoroughfare Commercial. A Re -Zoning Application/Request is submitted to the City Planning Department for processing and approval for Lot 1 to Zoned Use "R-2", Medium Density Residential. Lot 1B, created by Lot Split, will remain as presently Zoned "C-2". The request, proposed project development, is supported by the City's Planning Division. Please note that while the proposed development is for residential use, apartments, amenities include: landscaped courtyards (the largest of which is approximately 7,500 sq. ft.) on which the developer is proposing grills and table; there is a village green (approximately 31,200 sq. ft. of manicured turf area) and fountain (there is discussion of two fountains - one on village green and one on the major east -west roadway axes); a club house with business center, conference rooms and a theater or billiard's room; there will be a pool and bathhouse, a gazebo and large group bar- b-que grill, there will be a mail kiosk, carwash, and extensive connecting walks and bike racks for leisure pedestrian circulation. Some of the sidewalks are proposed as seven foot in width for accommodating trail use. There are large open and protected forested areas that remain aesthetically pleasing and park like. These green spaces are pleasing buffers. And, the view from this area is fantastic. The Conceptual Preliminary Plan, indicates current and proposed property lines and easements, floodway and deed restricted land areas. The addition of public dedicated utility easements will be determined as the proposed developed is designed and is reviewed by City Engineering Staff. Storm Water Drainage will correspond with the drainage sub -basins determined during the development of the infrastructure of CMN Business Park II, Phase I Existing Drainage Easements are shown of the attached Conceptual Preliminary Plan. Generally, drainage will be controlled underground and conveyed to the north to Clear Creek. Detention ponds (release basins) are anticipated to the north side of the site's developed area These will be defined as plans are finalized. The attachments contain, aerial photographs of the site, master street plan, and similar required data for referencing. A list of adjoining property owners is provided and submitted to the Planning Division with the request to re -zone. All adjoining properties in the City of Fayetteville are zoned "C-2". The area north, in the City ofJohnson, is zoned Medium Commercial and Agriculture. The land to the west, in the City ofJohnson, is zoned Low Residential and should considered the proposed development more desire than use as commercial property. All adjoining property owners are shown on the proposed Lot Split Plat. A visit to the site by Park personnel is welcomed. If Parks staff will coordinate their site visit through MCO, Mr. Milholland or another MCO staff, Owner's Representative, will make arrangements to be present to acknowledge your visit and hopefully answer any question that might arise. Unfortunately, a scheduled date of during the week of April 22th conflicts with my • planned vacation and I will not be able to attend. April 25's is also the day that MCO staff will 205 West Center Street; Fayetteville, Arkansas 72101; Phone: (419) 443-4124; Fax: (479) 443-4701; E-mail: MCOener@swbell.net Mt/holland Company • engineering Er Jiu ve ying Melvin L. Milholland, PE, PLS REGISTRATIONS: PE: AR, OK, MO PLS: AR, OK attend the City's Work Shop on Development Process. Your understanding and assistance here are appreciated. According to Park Land Ordinance 159.30 (K)/UDO 166.03K and subsequent updated resolutions, MCO has calculated the in -lieu fee to be 272 units at $375 per unit for a total of $102,000. Cash contribution in -lieu are based upon actual residential density. The use of this money, for park development in the same park quadrant, in the completion of trails along Mud Creek within CMN Business Park II is advocated. A favorable response to this request is anticipated. Should Parks Staff have any questions, do not hesitate in contacting MCO. I look forward to meeting with the PRAB and their prompt, positive acceptance of this request. Respectfu M Thomas M. Jefcoat, ASLA Projects Manager 205 West Center Street; Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701; Phone: (479) 443-4724; Fax: (419) 443-4707; E-mail: MCOengr@swbell.net • • • • To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Subject: April Monthly Report — 2002 Date: May 1, 2002 Part 1: [valuation of April Goals 1. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meetings: April I, 2002 2. Work Order Summary: Trash/Litter Hours: General Maintenance Hours: Landscape Maintenance Hours: Ballfield Maintenance Hours Soccer Field Maintenance Hours: Swimming Pool Maintenance Hours: Turf Maintenance Hours: Mowing Hours: Number of Park Reservations. 3. Revenues: Lake Fayetteville Lake Sequoyah Recreation Leagues: Athletic rentals: Soccer fees: Concert sponsors: 4. Volunteers in the Parks: Date Group 4/06 Envir. Science Club 4/06 Neighborwoods 4/06 Fay. Disc Assoc. 4/07 Beta Alpha Psi 4/16 Pi Phi 4/17 Pi Phi 4/26 Ann Miller 4/28 Tau Beta Sigma 5. Park Gulley White River Greathouse Lake Fayetteville Lewis Walker Wilson 912 permits/ 900 permits/ Park Project Davis Park remove honey suckle vines Walker plant trees Walker plant trees Wilson mulch trees and weeded Wilson weeded Wilson weeded Wilson greenhouse Wilson weeded n. border Hours 216 1,322 423 783 76 56 72 337 44 April 2002 Monthly Report $ 7,441.00 $ 5,896.00 $ 26,600.00 $ 710.00 $ 298.00 $ 750.00 # Volunteers 9 3 4 12 10 20 1 12 71 TOTAL Hours 3 1.5 2 1.25 1 1 2 2 13.75 110.50 Project Completed Continued gazebo terrace expansion Repaired park bench Relocated disc golf baskets Constructed scorer's stand for field #1 Re -seeded playground area Added sand, cleaned and weedeated kayak area Repaired two -rail fence Street Div. installed tennis court drainage Prepared swimming pool for water 1 ■ Library site Mowed new library site • Animal Services Dog Park Mowed Park for Pets and People • • 6. City Council: April 2 April 16 April 16 Approved a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club for 8 16 acres of park land to be used for recreational purposes for the future club. Approved a resolution waiving Ordinance 3793 to accept land and money in lieu as the park land requirement for the Legacy Pointe Development. Approved a resolution waiving Ordinance 3793 to accept land and money in lieu of the park land requirement for the Ellis Development. 7. Recreational Programs: Played 328 Youth Soccer Games, 162 Adult Softball Games and 24 Youth Softball Games. Hosted the Adult Softball Coach's Meeting on April 4, at Gary Hampton Softball Complex. Play began on Monday, April 8, with 113 league teams including 1,695 participants. BMX racing began April 6 at Walker Park with 22 racers. Hosted the Youth Slow Pitch Softball Coach's Meeting on Sunday, April 7. There are 324 girls participating in this program. League Play began on April 23. Completed registration for Youth Fast Pitch Softball on April 10. Eighteen teams from Fayetteville participate in the Interstate 540 League, which is a cooperative effort with Springdale Youth Center and the Bentonville Youth Softball Association. Hosted the Year End Soccer Festival on April 20. Each child who participated in the Youth Soccer Program received a participation medallion. Printed and distributed marketing materials, and began accepting registration for the 2003-03 Soccer Program. Completed and began distributed marketing materials for the 2002 Summer Concert Series. 9. Meetings Held: America In Bloom meeting on April 3, 2002. Park presentation to Leadership Fayetteville on April 11, 2002. CVB meeting on April 11, 2002. Tree and Trail Task Force meeting on April 12, 2002. Animal Concerns Committee meeting on April 18, 2002. Race for Cure on April 20, 2002. Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club Ground Opening Ceremony on April 23, 2002. Ridgeway View Park public meeting on April 25, 2002. 10. Capital Projects: See attached project status. 2 ■ • Part 11: Goals for April 2002 Park Lake Fay Boatdock Greathouse Veterans Memorial Walker N Bundrick Lake Sequoyah Project Install picnic tables Complete playground surface Installation of new playground rockwork and ground surface Install playground equipment Installation of new playground ground surface Install entry sign Install grills and picnic tables Install 12 foot gate and walk-thru gate Recreation Programs Complete the hiring process for Wilson Park Swimming Pool. Host the following tournaments: May 4 — 5 Fayetteville Rotary Club (FayRo) Classic May 11 Arkansas Activities Association Saturday of Champions May 18 — 19 Don Glass Charity National Invitational Tournament Host Wilson Park Pool on-site training on May 20 — 24. Host first show of the Summer Concert Series on May 23. The popular band, Ultra Suede will perform at this concert. Open Wilson Park Swimming Pool on Saturday, May 24. Continue registering participants for the Fall Youth Soccer Program. Safety Training: • Date Subject April 29 Tornado safety • 3 ■ • • • MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 REGULAR PRAB MEETING NAME' (Please Briat), GROUP` RE$RESENTING Thomas Jefcoat Milholland Company Melvin Milholland Milholland Company Marvin Light BMX • • • MINUTES OF A PARK TOUR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MAY 1, 2002 The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board conducted a parks tour on May 1, 2002 at 12:15 p.m. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Mauriston, Eads, Hill, Marley and Cook; City staff Edmonston, Gulley, Hatfield, Schuldt and Evans. 1. White River Baseball Complex Discussed park improvements over the last 3 years including a new concession, asphalted the parking lot and added new ball field fencing/ 2 -rail fencing. This complex is basically a new facility. The old concession stand needs to be removed. The park sign is new and is made from recycled material. Next years CIP funds are scheduled to replace the lights at this complex. 2. Combs Park Park Sites: Pump Station and Model Airplane Discussed a request from Mr. Scott Mashburn for development of equestrian trails. Bob McKee is willing to continue upkeep of the existing trails. The trails used for horses should not be used for hiking and biking. The Model Airplane group is a great example of a special interest group. They mow the runway, clean up, etc. 3. Lake Sequoyah Park Sites: Boat dock (Towers) and 2 Lots Discussed two lots, (Lot 6 & 7) would be a great access to city property. A trail around the entire lake should be included in the park master plan. The only other access area is by 4 wheel drive. The boat dock operator, Mr. Richard Utley, has requested to move out to the lake. When it is raining he stays at the office to raise and lower the boats as needed. Discussed problems with hunting, 4 -wheeling, drinking and night fishing. 4. Bayarri Discussed development of one or two neighborhood parks a year. Parks and Recreation is planning to hold a meeting in August for neighborhood input. Some people go fishing at the creek. 5. Highway 45 property This is one site staff has looked at for a dog park. A dog park needs to have a fenced area, drinking fountain, agility equipment, etc 6. Crossover Park This property is leased until 2004. 7. Braden Park This park area is a real advantage to this neighborhood. Staff was careful removing brush and underbrush, etc. Most was cleared by hand. 8. Gulley Discussed expansion of the gazebo. Parks and Recreation Staff is doing the electricity, fiber lighting, and excavating. Stone work is being done by Caldwell Stone. Discussed citizens being hit by frisbees. Terry Gulley came out last week and moved the problem Frisbee baskets. 9. Mud Creek Trail Discussed the bridge from Sweetser Properties. 10. Veterans Memorial Park Discussed the option of replacing the wall around the volleyball area. Staff is applying for a Grant for $100,000 for trail improvements. Parks and Recreation currently has a grant for $20,000 and is currently waiting to hear if the existing grant can be used for a kiosk and trail signage. 11. Hobby Use (Frisbee) Discussed area for Disc Golf Course. Archery and model airplanes originally used this space. Staff moved archery to Lake Wilson and Model airplane to Combs. 12. Lake Fayetteville North (Dog Park) Discussed this as an area to be evaluated as a potential dog park, boardwalk and short trail loop. Discussed some good aesthetically pleasing fencing for the dog park. 13. Bristol Viewed proposed residential development. 14. Hwy 112 — Land for Sale Parks staff would like to obtain land at R& T Park for a soccer complex and purchase 100 acres to the north to build a community park. The land is flat and in a good location. - 15. B&TPark Discussed development around Clabber Creek. A park in this area would promote the business park. 16. Clabber Creek Discussed the cost of $5,000 per acre. The land totals 40 acres. Tree and Trails Task Force is interested in this property as well. 17. Red Oak Announced playground is complete. A hard surface loop trail is ready to be bid for construction. 18. Bundrick Discussed the playground poured -in-place and sand with a concrete containment. 19. Wilson Discussed plants have been stolen from the park. Mrs. Paschal introduced Giona and Connie. She told PRAB that the greenhouse was built in February 2001 and discussed the cost savings it has created and the improved quality of plants. The tennis court project is on hold due to weather. There is about two weeks of work left before it will be finished if the weather cooperates. Staff is currently working on a decking problem at the Wilson Park Swimming Pool. • • • • • • • (Steve Hatfield and Eric Schuldt left at this time) 20. Train Station Discussed the use of the train station as a site for Parks and Recreation office. Stated that it would be helpful due to the central location, historic preservation, and use as a trail head to Center Prairie Trail. The only drawback to the site is that maintenance staff could not be at this site. 21. Walker (Dog Park) Discussed possible dog park locations. The distance from the parking lot to site and traffic during baseball, BMX and Skate Park would create difficulty during these times. Also discussed the green area next to the parking lot on the east side would also be a great site, close to rest rooms, and parking lot and access would need to be further studied. 22. Huntsville Road (Dog Park) Discussed property and the north area to be used for Sage House. This would be a good location for the dog park. The children at Sage House could watch the dogs play. On Memorial Day weekend Ultimate Frisbee will be using this area for their event. American Legion is using their fields again. Returned to Parks and Recreation Office at 4:10 p.m. MINUTES TAKEN BY: Tracie Evans •