HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-14 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for September 14, 2009 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Wade Colwell at 5:34 p.m. on September 14, 2009 in room 111 of the City Administration Building at 113 West Mountain in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Biendara, Hatfield, Waite, P. Jones, and Watson were present. Meldrum, Mauritson, and Meinecke were absent. Staff members Edmonston, Humphry, Jumper, Thomas, and the audience were present. AGENDA: 1. Approval of August 3, 2009 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: Biendara motioned to accept the minutes as written, and P. Jones seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-0 by voice vote. 2. Lake Wilson Kiosk: Cameron Baker, Eagle Scout Cameron is requesting funding in the amount of $115 from the SE Park Land Dedication Fund for materials to construct the kiosk at Lake Wilson. All other materials and labor will be donated. Staff Recommendation: Approve $115 from the SE Park Land Dedication Fund for materials to construct the construction of the kiosk. Baker was unable to attend the meeting, so Jumper spoke about his project. She said that Baker was able to get discounted materials from Lowes for the kiosk at Lake Wilson. It will be an informational kiosk, and will be located at the end of the parking lot. Hatfield asked if we normally kick in money for these types of projects. Edmonston said we did sometimes, if they need help. Colwell said that most of the time he will write out checks when the Scouts need money. He was surprised that Baker didn't ask him to do that. 1 Edmonston asked if Colwell wanted to do this one. Colwell said to go ahead and go through PRAB. PRAB Motion: Hatfield motioned to approve the $115 from the SE Park Land Dedication Fund for materials to construct the construction of the kiosk. Biendara seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-0 by voice vote. 3. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Walt Eilers Eilers was not able to attend the meeting. Colwell mentioned that they have a program called "Chefs in the Garden", which is going well. 4. Other Business: Colwell said he visited a gorgeous arboretum in Minneapolis over the Labor Day holiday. Humphry said that there is a 42" sewer line that is being installed through Greathouse Park. Additionally, there is a 36" water line that is being installed through Gulley Park. The creek boring will be done first, and there will be a large hole with safety fencing around it. The contractor will build a trail using S132 around the construction area. Colwell said there were two or three prairie mounds in the park. If they are taken out, will they be photographed and put back in? Humphry said they will be starting the work at the end of this month digging the hole. Edmonston said that the Greathouse Park swing set is old and had to be brought down. She also said that coed kickball would be starting tomorrow night. It will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Wilson Park. There are twelve teams. On Wednesday nights, four more teams will play for a total of sixteen teams. Also, the annual artwalk at Wilson Park is October 3, 2009. Soccer has started, and is going well. There are over 1,300 players playing. The enrollment is down from last year. Waite said that Fayetteville Public Schools enrollment is down this year Watson asked if there was anything new on Southpass. Edmonston said that everything was still holding. Biendara asked about Red Oak. 01 Edmonston said that the permit was sent off. Colwell said he talked with Cindi about Clabber Creek. If folks don't want the trees, they will find someone who does. Biendara said some people don't want anything. Colwell said that the Tree and Landscape Committee has discussed having a workshop with other committees, in order to help understand how all the committees can work together and not duplicate services. Edmonston said that would be a great idea. Colwell said that each committee's presentation would be short and sweet, so everyone can scratch each other's backs. S. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas 3