HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-17 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Special Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2006
Opening:
The special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at
5:35 P.M. on August 17, 2006 by Parks Director, Connie Edmonston. The meeting was
held at the Parks and Recreation Conference room located at 1455 South Happy Hollow
Road in Fayetteville.
Present:
In attendance were Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Burke, Bailey, Free,
Bitler, Davis, Davidson and Colwell. Also attending were City staff members Jumper,
Curry, Patterson, Humphry, Jones, Edmonston, Coles, Wright and Whillock.
1. Park Land Dedication:
Development Name:
Architect:
Owner:
Location:
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Garland PZD
Architects 226
Mansfield Property Management
East of Garland between Hughes
and Berry Streets
Park District:
SW
Units:
37 Multi family units
Total Acres:
.84 acres
Land Dedication Requirement:
.61 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement:
$25,160
Existing Parks:
Leverett school grounds
Developer's Request:
Money in lieu
Staff Recommendation:
Money in lieu
Justification:
The land requirement for
this infill project does not provide
adequate acreage for a park. This
site contains 5 existing single
family homes on site for which
credit will be given. The
requirement is $20,360 once the
credit is applied.
Representatives for the development presented slides showing
artist's drawings of the proposed project.
Owner, Stephen Mansfield, said there will be 20 - 25 feet of green
space between the sidewalk and the street.
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Bailey said he was pleased with the appearance of the building as
shown on the slides. He said he had heard its appearance was
`cold'.
PRAB Motion:
Davis moved to accept Staff recommendation of money -in -lieu.
Bailey seconded the motion and it passed 6-0-0 with Langsner and
Colwell absent for the vote.
2. Proposed 2006 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Budget
Edmonston began the presentation of the 2006 Proposed Budget for Parks and
Recreation by reviewing the major expenses. A copy of the 2006 Proposed
Budget is attached.
She explained the presentation will be looking mostly at operation money. She
said the amounts remain the same as in the '06 budget except for personnel
costs.
Wright presented the proposed budget for the Parks Administration/Recreation
Programs including the sports programs and Wilson Park Pool. He also
addressed the extra programs such as Gulley Park Concerts, Movies in the Park
and the summer camps.
Coles presented an overview of the Parks Maintenance Program which includes
the development and maintenance of the gardens, park lands, trails, and Lakes
Wilson, Sequoyah and Fayetteville, the Boys & Girls Club and the Urban Forestry
program.
Edmonston concluded by recapping the Parks Development Capital Program 2007
projects.
PRAB Motion:
Bitler moved to approve the 2007 Budget for Parks and Recreation as
presented by Parks Staff. Bailey seconded the motion. The motion was
approved by a vote of 7-0-0 with Langsner absent for the vote.
The special meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
Minutes prepared by Cheryl Whillock
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