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Home My WebLink About2004-05-14 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Special Meeting Minutes May 14, 2004 Opening: The special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at 7:38 a.m. on May 14, 2004 in the Conference Room of the Parks and Recreation Building located at 1455 Happy Hallow Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Rebecca Ohman. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Hill, Mauritson, and Shoulders, Bailey, Pawlik Holmes, Eads; City staff Edmonston, Hatfield, Ohman, and Weber and Audience. Discussion: Lake Fayetteville Spillway Bridge Hatfield discussed the Lake Fayetteville Spillway Bridge opens May 26 at 2 p.m. A request for $140,000 from the NE Quadrant for a 250 sq ft bridge and 3000 sq ft paved trail to be included in this project. The goal is to tie the amenities at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex and North Shores to Veterans Park with a trail and a bridge. There will be observation decks and benches along the bridge. Hill moved to approve the appropriation of $140,000 from the NE quadrant for the Lake Fayetteville Spillway Bridge project. Bailey seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Bailey, Hill, Marley, Shoulders, and Mauritson voting `yes' with Colwell, Eads, and Pawlik Holmes absent for the vote. Community Park Update Ohman reviewed the site characterization study. The study stated that the contaminants are contained within the landfill. Soil and water studies proved that the contaminants have been contained. The Study recommends grading and recapping the landfill cover and lining a stream that ADEQ will determine the exact corrective actions. The spring might raise a concern near the landfill. Marley discussed if removal of landfill contents was an option. This is a very expensive May 14, 2004 / 1 option staff concluded. Colwell reviewed the possible cost of this recap $50,000-100,000 per acre. Hill questioned what additional studies were needed and if ADEQ would fund them. Ohman confirmed that her understanding is that any recommendation from ADEQ will be funded by ADEQ. Ohman also clarified that ADEQ will administer the remaining activity including the clean-up. Shoulders questioned if ADEQ monitors the severity of the problem when basing their decision. Ohman clarified the standards used were by ADEQ, however certain conditions would require certain actions and she would review that with ADEQ. The board and staff discussed how much land is necessary to meet Park and Recreation needs. It was determined that Parks needs 200 acres for Community Park Land in the Eastern Flat or Rolling portion of the site. Hill moved to approve the delineation of 200 acres for the Community Park on the Cummings Estate. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8-0-0 with Colwell, Bailey, Eads, Hill, Marley, Shoulders, Pawlik Holmes, and Mauritson voting 'yes'. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 a.m. Minutes submitted by: Rachel Weber Approved: May 14, 2004 / 2