HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-07 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2005
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at
5:35 p.m. on March 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at
113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Jerry Bailey.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Bailey, Mauritson, Harrison, Davidson,
Langsner, Marley and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Jumper, Hatfield, Edmonston,
Mihalevich, Whillock, Wright and Audience.
1. Approval of February 7, 2005 Minutes
MOTION:
Marley moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
February 7, 2005 meeting minutes.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Pawlik Holmes voting 'yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
2. America in Bloom Presentation: Lisa Netherland, Park Horticulturist
Having won in the America in Bloom 2004 competition, Fayetteville is not eligible
to compete at the national level in 2005. However, the international program is
open for participation and Fayetteville will compete in the 2005 International
Challenge. Lisa Netherland presented the program and outlined plans that have
been implemented in the past and new plans for 2005.
3. Solar Boat Race Request: Tabled from February 7, 2005 PRAB Meeting.
Dr. Bill Springer, Dr. Alan Mantooth & Dr. Roy McCann, University of
Arkansas Engineering Department.
Before discussion began, Bailey referred the Board to the comprehensive
attachment provided by David Wright.
Mauritson asked if there was still a time pressure issue for the selection
committee's decision on location as was mentioned at the last meeting.
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Dr. Springer stated that the event representative's trip to Fayetteville was
delayed till the weekend of March 12" so that pressure no longer existed.
Pawlik-Holmes asked what the dates of the event will be.
Dr. Springer said the week of June 15, 2006 is desired.
Marley asked if there is any possibility of moving the date to May because late
June is often effected by adverse weather.
Dr. Mantooth stated that the event is often affected by weather and it is never an
issue due to the open scheduling of events during the time period. He also
pointed out that the event needs to be coordinated with college schedules.
Dr. Springer said that June is the traditional month for the event. May is final
test and graduation for most colleges that participate in the event. He pointed
out that slack time in the schedule would allow some shifting within the chosen
time frame.
Harrison stated he was impressed by how well planned the event is and
moved to accept the proposal to offer Lake Fayetteville as a potential
venue for the International Solar Boat Race.
Bailey asked if there was any citizen group input from those in attendance.
Edmonston provided a letter of support for the event from Steven K. Rust,
President of the Fayetteville Economic Development Council. Bailey read the
letter aloud and a copy was given to the Board members.
Wright said the Staff is in support of this as a spectator activity and Edmonston
requested the Board approve moving forward in the process to have Lake
Fayetteville offered as a potential venue for the event. The City Attorney will
draft agreement and provide for Council approval.
The addendum to the motion to approve and move forward made by
Harrison was seconded by Mauritson.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
4. Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks Annual Report: Blair Johanson,
BGSO President
Blair Johanson, BGSO President presented the BGSO Annual Report.
Kathy Bass reported on the garden design competition. She said that volunteers
will be starting the process of installing the gardens now that winners and
designs have been selected.
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Bailey questioned how the park run-off into Lake Fayetteville will be controlled.
Johanson explained that the Mesa Organization is working on ways to recycle
run-off water to be reused in the park.
Davidson asked for an explanation of the construction of the structure being built
in the Botanical Garden.
Johanson explained the construction process of the timber frame structure. He
said work with the installer for the metal roofing is taking place.
Langsner moved the report be accepted and Pawlik-Holmes seconded.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting 'yes' and Hill
absent for the vote.
5. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Dr.
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Lewis and Wedington
Project Design Consultants
MB Holdings
Intersection of Lewis Street and Wedington
NW
17 Single Family
4.2
.41 acres
$9,435
Lewis St. Soccer Complex
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Developer's Comments:
"..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 further study."
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an adequate
neighborhood park and expansion is not feasible.
Jumper presented the Parkland Dedication Proposal for the Lewis and Wedington
development.
Amy Scott asked if there were any questions from the Board or audience.
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Langsner asked how soccer fields, which the parks in that area consist of, qualify
as park area.
Marley stated that this area is getting pressure for parks.
Bailey said the focus might be on purchasing rather than having land dedicated.
Edmonston stated that there is ample green space in/near the area in question.
Bailey said the area deserves a park larger than just a piece of an acre.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-1 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, and Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting 'yes', Langsner
abstaining and Hill absent for the vote.
6. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Gregg St.
Project Design Consultants
SCB Investments
West of Gregg St. between Sycamore and
North Streets
NW
39 Multi Family
1.68
.66 acres
$15,327
Gregory Park and Wilson Park
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Staff Comments: The proposed development is located adjacent to the
proposed Arkansas -Missouri Rail -Trail as identified on the Fayetteville
Alternative Transportation & Trail Master Plan.
Developer's Comments:
"..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 further study."
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
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Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for
an adequate neighborhood park and expansion is not feasible.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Maruitson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Langsner, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes', and Hill
absent for the vote.
7. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Developer's Comments:
"..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 further study."
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Oakbrooke Subdivision
Milholland Company
Paradigm Development
West of Rupple Rd. between Wedington and
Mount Comfort Streets.
NW
78 Single Family
21.75 acres
1.872 Acres
$43,290
Red Oak Park, Bryce Davis Park, Fairfield,
and Clabber Creek
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for an
adequate neighborhood park and Red Oak Park is located within
a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed development. Bryce Davis Park
is in close proximity of this development with a future
development planned in between the park and Oakbrooke.
Tom Jeffcoat was present to answer questions on behalf of Milholland
Langsner questioned how the existing parks can sustain the increased growth in
the area.
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Bailey said the plan is to provide bigger park areas rather than having several
pocket -parks.
Langsner asked if there's an effort underway to look at where these larger parks
will be
Bailey said they're looking into having several developers go together for larger
parks.
Langsner asked when this happens and if it might be too late.
Pawlik-Holmes asked if there's been a look at the area around Wedington/Rupple
for a larger park.
Edmonston said it has been researched.
Pawlik-Holmes said it would be helpful to include where the Staff is looking at
land in these areas and would also be helpful to have the Staff's justification
comments.
Edmonston stated that there are projects that already fall under the Master Plan.
Bailey said getting a landowner willing to sell often doesn't fit with the Parks
schedule.
Mauritson added that working with competitive developers to get cooperation is
needed.
Bailey asked how the process is planned.
Edmonston said Parks Board is the first step.
Bailey asked how many hours does this process take in research.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-1-1 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, and Marley voting 'yes', Langsner abstained, Pawlik-Holmes
voting 'no', and Hill absent for the vote.
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8. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Arapaho Drive Subdivision
H2 Engineering, Inc.
Dr. J.B. Hays
Between Arapaho Drive and Madison Drive,
East of Crossover (S.H. 265) and South of
Mission Blvd (S.H. 45)
SE
18 Single Family
6.32 Acres
.432 Acres
$9,990
Barrington Park and Trammel Park
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Developer's Comments:
"..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 further study."
(Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K)
Justification: The land requirement for this development does not provide for
an adequate neighborhood park and Barrington Park touches the
proposed development to the north. Trammel Park is also located
within a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed development.
Pawlik-Holmes asked to establish where it is located exactly.
Mauritson asked if the residents of Barrington will be able to walk to the park.
H2 representative in attendance presented a map for the Board to see.
Davidson stated that due to the terrain between Barrington and the proposed park area
accessibility is not directly from the neighborhood.
Baily said he believes the area is accessible by walking around the streets where sidewalks
are already available.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-1-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes and Marley voting `yes', Langsner voting 'no',
and Hill absent for the vote.
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9. Lake Recreation Fee Proposal: Connie Edmonston
Edmonston reported that after extensive study on Park's fee-based services the
Ordinance Review Committee has requested an increase in boat stall rental
fees.
Mauritson asked if the increase would make up the deficit of the costs versus
fees.
Edmonston said that Staff's choice would be to have gradual increases over a
few years rather than a large increase at one time.
Bailey said public input should be solicited to determine how they feel.
Davidson stated that the benchmarking that's been done is not on comparable
property because we have city lakes and the only nearby comparison is Beaver
Lake.
Bailey said he had tried to look at other states lakes and there's no comparison
to go by. He suggested focusing on paying the bills due to lack of an average
to compare Fayetteville's costs.
Maruitson suggested discussion be tabled to collect input and asked if a notice
to the public will be posted at both Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah.
Edmonston confirmed that would be the case...a notice would be posted.
Bailey moved to table the proposal for 30 day public input.
Mauritson seconded.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Pawlik-Holmes, Langsner and Marley voting `yes', and Hill
absent for the vote.
10. PRAB Funding Committee: Mike Hill
Bailey stated that the Committee will meet at 4:30 P.M. prior to the next PRAB
meeting. Members are Bailey, Davidson, Mauritson, and Harrison.
Mauritson requested a reminder be sent to the members of the Funding
Committee.
11. Other Business:
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Pawlik-Holmes asked Coles if there are any plans for additional parking at Gulley
Park.
Coles said the overflow parking areas are only open during the concerts and only
when attendants are on duty.
Edmonston said funding is in the works to look at some parking facilities.
Bailey asked if any plans are taking place to monitor over -use of the park at Lake
Fayetteville. He also asked if there are any plans for adding other services at the
lake.
Edmonston said that only the dog -park is in the plans.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Cheryl Whitlock
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