HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-07 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2004
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called
to order at 5:39 p.m. on June 7, 2004 in Room 326 of the City
Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas by Chairman Colwell.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Eads, Hill, Marley,
Mauritson, and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Coles, Wright, Malloy, Weber,
Hatfield, Edmonston; and Audience.
1. Approval of May 3, 2004 Minutes
Mauritson clarified his statement in the last PRAB meeting to read:
Mauritson responded that everyone has been eloquent in
corresponding; a great legal presentation had been raised. Peace is a
good thing in its literal terms. The fact is setting a precedent for the
future sign or art work requests.
MOTION:
Eads moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board May 5, 2004 meeting minutes as corrected.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Colwell, Eads, Hill, Marley,
and Mauritson voting `yes' with Bailey, Shoulders and Pawlik
Holmes absent for the vote.
2. Park Land Classification Proposal: Steve Hatfield, Park
Landscape Architect
Parks and Recreation Staff recommend PRAB approval of a Park
Classification system to category lands within the responsibility of the
Parks and Recreation Division as follows:
Park: Pocket, neighborhood, community or Regional Park. This
encompasses all parks whether developed or undeveloped.
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Natural Area: Lands with wildlife value such as wetlands and riparian
areas that are open to the public for hiking, biking, bird watching
and other recreational activities.
Public Lands: All other lands maintained by Parks and Recreation.
Entryway/Street Median: Special areas that are highly visible, planter
beds, etc. which are typically adjacent to a street, right-of-way
or parking lot.
Plazas: Urban pedestrian areas that are typically hard capes in densely
populated settings.
Community Garden: Areas used by the public for growing and
harvesting fruits and vegetables.
Trail Corridor: A linear open space established along either a natural
corridor, such as a stream, or overland along a road. It is any
natural or landscaped course for pedestrian and/or bicycle
passage.
School Park: Land that is leased by the schools to the City through a
partnership that allows public use of school property.
Hatfield explained classifications and the maintenance of these
classifications.
MOTION:
Hill moved to accept the Parks Classification as proposed by
Parks Staff.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 5-0-1 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes'; Shoulders
abstaining ; Pawlik Holmes and Bailey absent for the vote.
3. Gregg Street Park Proposal: Tabled from the May 3, 2004
meeting.
Mill District Neighborhood Association has requested for the Parks and
Recreation Division to review .27 acre parcel of land located on Gregg
Street for a park/green space/garden per attached letter. This
property was originally purchased for street right-of-way needs. It has
been determined that it is no longer needed for future street
improvements. City Administration has requested for a
recommendation from Parks and Recreation Staff and PRAB concerning
the use of this property. The land is located on Gregg Street between
Stone and 6th Streets. It is west of the proposed Center Prairie Trail.
Hill asked if the park will be on a regular maintenance schedule.
Coles replied the maintenance staff will review the property for
hazards but the park will receive minimal maintenance care.
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Hill clarified if the neighborhood fails to maintain the property will
Parks intervene and keep maintenance of the park.
Ms. Lankford stated that her sister, Mary, was the person who began
to maintain the property. She stated her concern was with the
mowing and litter control.
Colwell stated the main concern is that if the neighborhood stops
maintaining this property will Parks staff still maintain the park.
Coles replied the property will be maintained in the event that the
neighborhood fails to maintain the property.
Mauritson asked if the park was going to be classified as a natural area
or community garden.
Hatfield replied the park will be classified as a natural area.
MOTION:
Colwell moved to accept Parks Staff recommendation to
approve the proposal to accept Gregg Street as a new Park
property.
Marley seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Marley, Mauritson, and Shoulders voting "yes" and
Pawlik Holmes and Bailey absent for the vote.
4. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Development
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
Bellwood Subdivision
Chris Brackett, Jorgensen
Mark Foster, Dunnerstock
North of Wedington Drive on Rupple
Road
NW
53 Single Family units
16.64
1.27 acres
$29,415
Bryce Davis and Red Oak Park
Money in Lieu
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S.
Development situated within a
half -mile of two Neighborhood
Parks.
Hatfield discussed the utility easement which would allow for the
construction and trail maintenance.
MOTION:
Hill moved to accept Money in Lieu of a land dedication to
satisfy the Park Land Dedication Ordinance for the proposed
development.
Eads seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Shoulders, Marley, and Mauritson voting `yes' and
Bailey and Pawlik Holmes absent for the vote.
Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
Springwoods Lot 3
Patrick Hargus, EGIS
Haynes Limited
West of 1-540 near intersection of Hwy
112 and 1-540.
NW
36 Single Family Units
25 acres
.864 acres
$19,980
Gary Hampton, Holcomb and
Salem Village
Money in Lieu, utilize proposed
sewer line easement for dual use
as public access and multi -use trail
if located in a suitable area.
This development is in close
proximity to an existing school
park and Clabber Creek Trail
corridor as well as a proposed 4.1
acre park on the Schlegel property
Marley asked how close both developments from each other.
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6.
Hatfield replied it is across the northern border.
Patrick Hargus stated this development will include residential,
commercial, and some natural area.
Mauritson clarified that no trees will be removed.
Marley asked if this is Wilson Springs and if there is a Master Plan.
Hatfield stated this is Wilson Springs and there has not been a Master
Plan submitted for the whole project just as each development comes
through.
Hatfield explained that there are negations for linking other trail
pieces.
Mauritson moved to accept Money in Lieu of a land dedication
to satisfy the Park Land Dedication Ordinance for the proposed
development.
Hill seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Shoulders, Marley, and Mauritson voting `yes' and
Bailey and Pawlik Holmes absent for the vote.
Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Staff Recommendation:
Springwoods Lot 5
Patrick Hargus, EGIS
Haynes Limited
West of 1-540 near intersection of Hwy
112 and 1-540.
NW
47 Single Family Units
30 acres
1.128 acres
$26,085
Gary Hampton, Holcomb and
Salem Village
Money in Lieu, utilize proposed
sewer line easement for dual use
as public access and multi -use trail
if located in a suitable area.
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Justification:
This development is in close
proximity to an existing school
park and Clabber Creek Trail
corridor as well as a proposed 4.1
acre park on the Schlegel property
Shoulders moved to accept Money in Lieu of a land dedication
to satisfy the Park Land Dedication Ordinance for the proposed
development.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6-0-0 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Shoulders, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and
Bailey and Pawlik Holmes absent for the vote.
7. Park Land Dedication Request
Parks and Recreation Staff is requesting approval of Park Land
Dedication funding for the following projects. The attached Park Land
Dedication Fund Report denotes ample funding is available for these
projects.
Southeast Park District: Bayyari Park $1,250
Justification: $6,000 was requested and approved last month to
purchase and install 2 picnic tables, 1 grill, pads and sidewalk. The bid
was more than estimated, therefore requiring an additional $1,250 to
complete the project.
Northwest Park District: Red Oak Park $6,000
Justification: Several neighbors in the Red Oak Park area have
requested a picnic table and park bench. Funds would be used to
purchase and install 1 picnic table, 1 park bench, pads and sidewalk.
Hill moved to accept the Park Land Dedication request from
Parks Staff.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 7-0-0 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Shoulders, Marley, Pawlik Holmes, and Mauritson
voting `yes' and Bailey absent for the vote.
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S. Community Park Update
Edmonston explained the RFP is due June 15, 2004 for The Community
Park. Park Staff will contact ADEQ to verify who will perform additional
studies, engineering, and corrective actions for the landfill.
9. Special Meeting
Lisa Netherland, Park Horticulturist has been working with a request
from School within a School to paint a mural on the outside of the
Walker Park Racquetball Court. Students have interviewed 16 citizens
concerning the history of the Walker Park area. Instructor Jo Ann
Kaminsky, student Caleb Quinn, and local artist Eugene Sergeant
would like to make a presentation to PRAB at a special meeting to be
held either on Monday, June 14 or Tuesday, June 15, 2004.
Parks Board set the Special Meeting for Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:30
a.m. @ Walker Park Pavilion.
Marley suggested that CAT be notified to video tape the progress of
the project.
10. July PRAB Meeting
Due to the July 4th Holiday falling on Sunday, the City is honoring
Monday, July 5 as the holiday. Therefore, the July meeting will be
moved to the following Monday on July 12, 2004.
11. Other Business
Colwell stated in reference to the newspaper article regarding trails
that trails are needed, popular, and utilized in the City of Fayetteville.
Mauritson stated that Overland Park, Kansas is a prime example of a
city that utilizes trails as means of transportation.
12. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement
Schlegel Property
Tom Jefcoat, Milholand
Tracy Hoskins
West of Deane Solomon Road and
Wilson Springs, near Crystal Springs
Subdivision and Gary Hampton Softball
Complex.
NW
171 Single Family Units
72.5 acres
4.10 acres
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Money in Lieu Requirement: $94,905
Existing Parks: None
Staff Recommendation: Land
Justification:
Parks Master Plan shows this area
in need of a neighborhood park.
Park would serve this development
and proposed developments in the
surrounding area.
Hill moved to accept Land to satisfy the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance for the proposed development.
Marley seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the motion was approved 7-0-0 with Colwell,
Eads, Hill, Shoulders, Marley, Pawlik Holmes, and Mauritson
voting `yes' and Bailey absent for the vote.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Rachel Weber
June 7, 2004 / 8
