HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-04 - Minutes (2)PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes April 4, 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 Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner, Marley,
Davidson, Mauritson, and Park Staff Hatfield, Edmonston, Mihalevich, Coles, Whillock,
Wright and Audience. Scout Troop 116 sponsored by Lake Sequoyah Church was in
attendance as part of a badge requirement to attend a board meeting.
1. Approval of March 7, 2005 Minutes
MOTION:
Langsner moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
March 7, 2005 meeting minutes.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Marley, Davidson, Harrison, and Hill voting `yes' and Pawlik Holmes
absent for the vote.
2. Parks and Recreation Awards: Connie Edmonston
Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Program of the Year: Champs League
Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Volunteer of the Year: Champs
League - Director: Kristi Sixkiller
Tree USA Award: Jeff Coles announced that Fayetteville has received the Tree
USA Award for the 10th year by the National Arbor Day Association.
3. Lake Recreation Fees: Tabled from March 7, 2005 PRAB Meeting
Connie Edmonston said the Lake Recreation Fees issue had been tabled from the
March Board meeting in order to allow for public input. She stated that several
phone calls had been received raising concern about the amount of increase in
the original recommended increase. She said an alternate plan has been
developed by Parks Staff that will provide for smaller fee increases.
Harrison voiced concern about the original recommended increase for seniors.
The increase will cause hardship for seniors on fixed incomes. He suggested the
alternate plan is an acceptable alternative.
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Bailey said he is uncomfortable with the alternative plan due to the shortfall to
cover expenses and pointed out that many cities charge as much as double the
charges currently in place at Fayetteville lakes.
Bob Reynolds, a citizen, stated that most people fishing at Lake Fayetteville are
65 and older and he believes the alternative will serve as a starting point with
increases phased in over time.
Bobby Farrell, a citizen, said he favors the alternative noting that the highest
percentage of users of the lakes are senior citizens on fixed incomes and
therefore would be most heavily impacted by the increase. He said he favors the
alternative plan.
Wendell Johnson, a citizen, said he uses Lake Sequoyah and noted 90% of
fishermen on Lake Sequoyah are 65 or older. He said he's not against an
increase but wanted to point out that the comparison with Beaver Lake may not
be appropriate due to the size of boats on the city's lakes being much smaller
than the boats on Beaver Lake.
Glen Riggins, a citizen, noted that the condition of the facilities at Lake Sequoyah
is poor. He also pointed out that the use of the walking trails has no charge so
questioned the increase of fishing fees.
Bailey suggested 100% increase as proposed in the original plan for non -seniors
and the alternative plan for seniors only.
Mauritson noted that stall rentals are increased by 100% at Lake Sequoyah while
Lake Fayetteville would be increased only 50%. He asked if that increase can be
made equitable.
Edmonston explained that Lake Sequoyah is in need of more repairs and work
than Lake Fayetteville. She also reported that the Ordinance Review Committee
is revisiting all city fees charged. They are reviewing to make sure all fees
recoup 75% of the cost to run the facilities.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of Alternative Revenue
Enhancement plan (shown below).
The motion was seconded by Davidson.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Hill and Marley voting `yes' and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
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Alternative Revenue
2004
Permits
Daily Fishing 6793
Seniors 613
Daily Boating 1810
Seniors 201
Season Fishing 369
Seniors 132
Season Boating 183
Seniors 83
L. Fay. Stall Rental 24
L. Fay. Stall Non -
Residential
L. Seq. Stall
Total
Enhancement
Proposed
Fee
Fee
$2
$1
$2
$1
$20
$15
$20
$15
$200
Revenue
$13,586
$613
$3,620
$201
$7,380
$1,980
$3,660
$1,245
$4,800
20 $260 $5,200
69 $80 $5,520
$47,805
$3
$2
$6
$5
$30
$20
$50
$40
$250
Proposed
Revenue
$20,379
$1,226
$10,860
$1,005
$11,070
$2,640
$9,150
$3,320
$6,000
$325 $6,500
$100 $6,900
$79,050
4. Spring/Summer Program 2005 Report: David Wright, Recreation
Superintendent
Youth Soccer
Youth Slow Pitch Softball
Youth Fast Pitch Softball
Adult Softball
Youth Baseball
1,624 participants
35 teams
12 teams
72 teams
Approximately 800
515 participants
180 participants
1,080 participants
participants
These programs represent more than 1,000 games before June 15th and
participation is up from 440 in 2004.
Upcoming Programs
Nature Hike on April 9th at Lake Wilson
Garden Tour on May 21st at Wilson Park
Gulley Park Concert Series
Saturday Night at the Movies
Summer Camps
3v3 Soccer Tournament
Wilson Park Swimming Pool
Swimming Lessons
Fun First Festival
Begins May 26th
Begins June 4th
Begins June 13th
June 11th _12th
Opens Saturday, May 28th
Tentative - June 6th or 13th
April 9th
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5. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Mathias PZD
Engineer: H2 Engineering
Owner: Mathias Shopping Centers LLC
Location: Hwy. 62 across from Lowe's
Park District: SW
Units: 14 Single Family Units
Total Acres: 7.39
Land Dedication Requirement: .336 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $7,770
Existing Parks: Finger Park
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: 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. There is
potential for a larger park within the Mountain Ranch development that
could be located within the service area of this development.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Harrison seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 7-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Langsner,
Davidson, Harrison, Hill and Marley voting `yes' and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
6. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Vale Duplexes
Engineer: Project Design Consultants
Owner: Shultz Investments and Development,
Inc.
Location: Between Razorback Rd. and Vale,
South of 15th St.
Park District: SW
Units: 16 Multi Family
Total Acres: 1.24
Land Dedication Requirement: .27 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $6,288
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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)
Greathouse Park, The Crowne park land
and trail. This project is also adjacent
to the proposed Arkansas Missouri Rail
with trail.
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Justification: There are existing parks within 1/2 mile service area of
this development. The land requirement for this development does not
provide for an adequate neighborhood park and expansion is not feasible.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Bailey seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Hill and Langsner voting `yes', Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
7. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Rockhaven Subdivision
Engineer: Milholland Company
Owner: GC Development, LLC.
Location: Between Mount Comfort and Howard Nickell
Road along the east side of Salem Road.
Just north of Crystal Springs, Phase I.
Park District: NW
Units: 50 Single Family
Total Acres: 10 acres
Land Dedication Requirement: 1.2 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $27,750
Existing Parks: Salem Meadows and Gary Hampton Softball
Complex.
Developer's Request: Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation: 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
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subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or further study.. (Unified Development Ordinance No.
166.03K)
Justification: Salem Meadows is a neighborhood park located within % mile of the
proposed development. Also, the land requirement for this development will not
provide enough acreage for an adequate neighborhood park and expansion is not
feasible.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Bailey seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Langsner, and Hill voting `yes', and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
8. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
*This item was presented at the March 7, 2005 PRAB meeting. PRAB
Motion was to accept money in Lieu for 78 single family units totaling
$43,290. Due to the increase in units and acreage this development is
being presented again.
Development Name: Oakbrooke Subdivision
Engineer: Milholland Company
Owner: Paradigm Development
Location: West of Rupple Rd. between Wedington and
Mount Comfort Streets.
NW
102 Single Family
32.488 acres
2.448 acres
$56,610
Red Oak Park, Bryce Davis Park, Fairfield,
and Clabber Creek
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
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: Red Oak Park is located within a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed
development. Bryce Davis Park is also located in close proximity to this development.
Just north of this development is Hamstring Creek which has been identified as a
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future trail corridor on the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master
Plan.
Langsner stated that the size of the land being offered, 2.488 acres, could be
considered sufficient for a community park for the development.
Hill stated that by accepting the money in lieu and adding it to other money in lieu that
parcels of land can be purchased that are attached to existing parks in the area to
create larger community parks as opposed to many small, scattered parks that create
a management/maintenance issue. These small areas, however, could be turned
over to the POAs to maintain in their respective neighborhoods.
Langsner suggested that waiting too long to locate and acquire lands attached to
current parks, such as Bryce Davis in the area of the development, could make those
lands unavailable for City purchase.
Hill requested that Staff prepare a recommendation indicating where the optimal areas
for park land requisition would be and suggested an effort to actually locate lands that
may be available.
At Hills request for a determination of what is a good area for a park and what is not a
good area for a park Hatfield said Staff will put together a list of existing parks, their
sizes and amenities and will analyze various aspects of location and needs that would
be incorporated into the decision of park selection.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Harrison seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-1-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, and Hill voting `yes', Langsner voting 'no', Pawlik-Holmes and
Marley absent for the vote.
9. Funding Committee Meeting Report: Mike Hill, PRAB Chairman
Recommendations regarding the Community Park will be presented at the May
PRAB meeting.
10. Update Park Land Dedication Fee Study: Matt Mihalevich, Park
Planner
Data from Washington County for open land acquired in the last 2 years is
being analyzed for preliminary costs and will be ready for the May PRAB
meeting.
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11. Hays Estates: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
(Formerly Arapaho Drive Subdivision)
*This item was presented at the March 7, 2005 PRAB meeting. PRAB
Motion was to accept money in Lieu for 18 single family units totaling
$9,990. Due to connectivity recommendations from Planning Staff and
Subdivision Committee, this project is being presented for an access
easement across park land.
Background:
Planning Staff and Subdivision Committee members have recommended
vehicular connectivity from this proposed subdivision to Madison Drive to
the north through Madison Street Natural Area. They are requesting
approval to dedicate a 40 foot wide by 150 foot long access easement
across park land to make the connection. The City asked the developer to
request the easement across the park land.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends allowing the proposed
easement on park land.
Tom Henley representing H2 Engineering stated that the developer's
position in requesting right-of-way across City park land would provide
accessibility to the park area by the residents of the new development.
Because of the benefit provided by this access the developers do not feel
they should be required to pay a compensation to the city.
Tom Henley stated that the Boards approval of the proposed extension is
necessary in order to have a chance at getting the project approved by
Planning. He suggested that the city small section of parks land to the
south of Madison could offer the city the potential to generate revenue in
the future if the City were to sell those lots for building sites.
Davidson added that the city could sell those lots without the street
going through.
Hill stated there needs to be reassurance that there would be no expense
required to Parks for the extension. Parks will grant easement to the
developer in exchange for the developer bearing the expense of building
the street.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to approve the easement for the extension over City park
land requiring no compensation for use of the land from the developer
and the City incurring no cost for the road. The developer is to pay for
the construction of the extension.
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Langsner seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Mauritson, Bailey, Davidson,
Harrison, Langsner and Hill voting `yes', Pawlik-Holmes and Marley
absent for the vote.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Cheryl Whitlock
April 4, 2005 / 9
