HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-03 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes January 3, 2005 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at 5:34 p.m. on January 3, 2005 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, Mauritson, Bailey, Shoulders, and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Jumper, Hatfield, Edmonston, Coles, Malloy and Audience. 1. Introduction of New Board Members Colwell announced the new board members Jay Davidson, Monroe Harrison, and Steve Langsner. He welcomed the new members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Edmonston conveyed a great appreciation for all the hard work and time Wade Colwell, Gail Eads, and Bob Shoulders have committed to Parks and Recreation. 2. Election of Officers A. Chairperson Colwell moved to nominate Mike Hill for the chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Pawlik Holmes seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting `yes' and Langsner absent for the vote. B. Co -Chairperson Hill moved to nominate Jerry Bailey for the Co -Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Langsner absent for the vote. January 3, 2004 / 1 3. Approval of December 6, 2004 Minutes MOTION: Mauritson moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board December 6, 2004 meeting minutes. Pawlik Holmes seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Langsner absent for the vote. 4. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Parkland Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Jumper presented the proposal. Hancock Estates Project Design Consultants H. Wilson North of Mt. Comfort Rd. between Rupple and Salem Rd. NW 43 Single -Family 14.94 1.03 Acres $23,865* Gary Hampton, Clabber Creek Money in lieu Money in lieu Recreational needs are met by the existing park land in the area. Marley stated the area near Asbell needs another park land in that area considering the news developments. Pawlik Holmes asked how large the development. Jumper replied 900 feet at the widest. Edmonston stated Asbell is the large park in the area. Marley moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. January 3, 2004 / 2 Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Langsner absent for the vote. 5. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Devonshire Manor Project Design Consultants Atlas Construction South of Hwy. 16, west of 54th Street adjacent to the proposed wastewater treatment plant. SW 128 Single -Family 45.85 3.072 Acres $71,040 Legacy Parkland to west 2.03 Acres of park land and $24,096.25* in fees. 2.03 Acres of park land and $24,096.25* in fees. Potential additional parkland to the north of the proposed development may become available. The proposed clubhouse and recreation center are for private use, therefore they are not included as part of the parkland requirement. Mihalevich presented the development proposal. Pawlik Holmes asked if this was to extend park out of Double Springs land. Bailey asked if the Wastewater land is to the SE Hatfield replies yes to both questions. Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money and land 2.03 acres in contingent with a waiver from City Council. January 3, 2004 / 3 Bailey seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting `yes' and Langsner absent for the vote. 6. 2004 Trail Accomplishments Power Point Presentation Steve Hatfield presented a Power Point on Trail Accomplishments in 2004. He reviewed the multiple trail completed, began, and grand openings. It has been a great year in 2004 for trails and 2005 is going to be an even better year. 7. Other Business Edmonston confirmed the PRAB Orientation is set for January 8th at 9:00 a.m. the location is yet to be determined. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Rachel Weber January 3, 2004 / 4