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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-07 - MinutesFAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes May 7, 2007 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Wade Colwell at 5:33 P.M. on May 7, 2007 in Room 326 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Biendara, Hatfield, Davis, Burke, and Bider were present; Davidson and Mauritson were absent. Park Staff Edmonston, Coles, Curry, Jumper, Thomas, Wright; Trail Coordinator Mihalevich and audience were in attendance. 1. Approval of April 2nd, 2007 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: Davis moved to approve as written, and Bider seconded the motion. Motion passed by voice vote of six approvals. 1A. Jim House, State House Representative, was a special attendee. He announced that Act 818 passed. Act 818 prohibits sexual offenders from living within 2000 feet from any City or State owned parks and youth centers. It goes into effect approximately July 31, 2007. 2. Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center Fishing Pier Request: Kevin Bennoch, Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center Science Teacher Fayetteville and Springdale Public Schools are requesting to replace the observation / fishing pier by the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center. The University of Arkansas Landscape Architecture class has consented to design and build the pier. Because this pier is used by the school system, as well as the public, Parks and Recreation Staff is requesting approval for the City of Fayetteville to commit to this project as well. Bennoch says Fayetteville Public Schools wants to get rid of the pier, or replace it, because it is a safety hazard. He took an idea to Edmonston because the public uses it. Bennoch said Springdale and Fayetteville Public School Systems have pledged $7,000 each to help replace the pier. The University of Arkansas will supply the design and construction labor. Bennoch is asking the Parks Recreation Division of the City of Fayetteville to match the $7,000 pledge. December 1, 2007 is the estimated project completion date. Davis asked if the project was not completed by the students, if the City was prepared to complete it. Coles answered that they were prepared to do so. PRAB Motion: Davis moved to approve the pledge. Biendara seconded the motion. Motion passed by voice vote of 6-0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent. Copper Creek Park Master Plan Approval: Kay Curry, Park Planner Copper Creek Park land is located at 4640 North Copper Creek Drive and is adjacent to East Zion Road. Two public meetings were held for the development of this park on October 30, 2006 and April 9, 2007. At the first meeting, Parks and Recreation Staff discussed the neighborhood's desires for the future development of the park. From the information provided at this meeting, a master plan was designed incorporating the requested amenities. A second meeting was hosted on-site to present the plan to the neighborhood. At this meeting the master plan was approved by the neighbors with the following minor modifications: a) Picnic tables to be shifted away from the fence and clustered more to the center of their general location. b) The park bench located near the northern property line moved out from the fence. The Master Plan includes a playground, pavilion, bike rack, benches, walking trail and a sidewalk connecting several of the amenities. The plan also calls for a park sign to be installed and for many trees throughout the park. However, the budget does not allow for all of the requested amenities. Based on priorities provided by the neighbors, Phase 1 will include a playground, pavilion and sidewalks. Other amenities will be installed if funds become available. Neighbors have expressed a desire to utilize private funds and donations for the installation of trees. Scott Hancock, a resident on Copper Creek Drive said that the neighborhood is committed to find funds for trees. He said that he and Curry had discussed the park, and that the Parks staff is a pleasure to work with. He is concerned about the walkway, and would like to move it approximately 100 feet south of the proposed location so it will not block driveways. Colwell was concerned about costs if walkway was moved. Davis was also concerned about cost if there is a change in plans. Curry explained if we moved the sidewalk 100' over, there would be an additional sidewalk cost to commit to. She estimated it would be around $1,500. Hatfield suggested that Curry work with Transportation for a couple of "No Parking" signs. Davis also liked the idea of the "No Parking" signs. Biendara would like Curry to work up another drawing and present again. Hancock said if cost was the issue that he and the neighbors would commit to the $1,500 to move the walkway. Biendara said cost was not the issue, but the location of the walkway was. Davis said he would like the committee to approve, and allow the neighborhood and Staff work out the walkway issue. Biendara said she wanted to vote for the master plan. PRAB Motion: Colwell made a motion to approve the master plan and work on the issue with walkway. Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent. Copper Creek Park Land Naming Recommendation: Please see attached document regarding David Lashley. PRAB Motion: In accordance to the Naming of Park Facilities Policy, Park names are tabled until the next PRAB Meeting allowing for public input. Colwell motioned to table. Davis seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent. 4. Park Land Dedication Funding Request: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director Park Staff is requesting funding in the amount of $67,500 from the Northeast Park District to assist in funding the park in the Copper Creek subdivision. Total cost of Phase I is $197,677. The remaining deficit would be from the Northeast Park District as well as $20,000 from the Forestry, Safety and ADA Project. PRAB Motion: Burke motioned to approve. Davis seconded it. Motion passed 6- 0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent. 5. Park Land Dedication Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Holcomb Heights Ph. II Appian Center for Design Broyles Investments West of Salem Road, North of Salem Park NW 36 single family units 5.77 acres .86 acres Money in Lieu Requirement $ 34,560 Existing Parks: Salem Park (1.84 acres), Clabber Creek park land and trail corridor (38 acres), Gary Hampton Softball Complex (16 acres) Developer's Request: Money in lieu Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu Developer's Comments: Justification: The existing park land located within a half mile of the development will adequately serve the recreational needs of the residents. Additionally, the developer is providing two community green spaces within the development that will be owned and maintained by the P.O.A. PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned to approve. Hatfield seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent; Mr. Broyles from the Woodstock Community Development said 2 acres has been acquired and will be POA green space. 6. Park Land Dedication Development Name: Architect: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Mill at West End Ken Shireman and Associates Milver Investments North of Prairie St, west of Archibald Yell Blvd SW 17 Multi -family units 1.25 acres .29 acres $11,560 Frisco Trail corridor Dedication of approximately .045 acres of park land for the portion of the trail built on developer's property including land for the trail light and remaining $9,760 paid as money in lieu Dedication of approximately .045 acres of park land for the portion of the trail built on developer's property including land for the trail light and remaining $9,760 paid as money in lieu. Justification: Frisco trail provides recreational opportunity and will be a valuable link to additional park land in the area. The dedication of the park land would clear any property ownership confusion. Colwell asked if development of a detention pond is required. Corey Roberts said not at this time, but the road will be recrowned. PRAB Motion: Davis motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Biendara seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent. 7. Park Land Dedication Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Easco Hand Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Kay Curry, Park Planner Candlelight Hills Subdivision Jorgensen and Associates Leonard and Kelley Frances East of City Lake Rd, directly south of Tools, Inc. SE 143 Single family units 44.75 acres 3.43 acres $137,280 None Dedication of approximately 1. 14 acres of park land for a trail corridor and the remaining required dedication as money -in - lieu in the amount of $91,680. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the dedication of approximately 1. 14 acres of park land as a trail corridor and the remaining required dedication as money -in -lieu in the amount of $91,680. The proposed trail corridor will be approximately 40' in width extending from the northern property line to 5' south of the existing gravel road and run the full length of the property east to west along the northern boundary. Comments: Justification: The trail corridor is a needed link and is shown on the Fatt Plan. The proposed subdivision is located in a rural area at the edge of the city limits and the planning area. Therefore, staff is recommending money -in - lieu in order to acquire or develop park land received in dedication that is more centrally located in this quadrant and would potentially serve more citizens. Additionally, Combs Park (80 acres) is located approximately one mile to the northeast of this property. PRAB Motion: Hatfield motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Davis seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0-0. Davidson and Mauritson were absent. Other Business: A. Jerry Ingram with Scout Troop 116 would like to build a three quarter mile trail along Lake Sequoyah to earn an Eagle Scout badge. He would like to start on his project around May 26, 2007. Edmonston said for him to call her ASAP. Davis asked if this trail connected with another trail. Ingram said eventually other scouts could connect to the trail. B. Colwell said that he would like to put together a paddling committee to paddle the West Fork and White River. This would be to look at possible future projects such as new landing sites for paddlers, a surfing hole, and general areas to improve for public access. Announcements: Edmonston announced the Walker Park cell tower will go before the June 5th City Council Meeting. Wright announced that the Clabber Creek trail ribbon cutting would be on May 16, 2007. Also, the swimming pool opens this month. 8. Adjournment Colwell adjourned the meeting at 7:01. Minutes prepared by Melanie Thomas.