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FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes for December 6, 2010
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was
called to order by Craig Mauritson at 5:35 p.m. in Room 111 at the City
Administration Building at 113 West Mountain Street in Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Mauritson, Biendara,
Lindsey, Meinecke, Watson, Waite, and Meldrum were present. Hazelrigs
and Bailey were absent. Staff members Edmonston, Humphry, Jones,
Gipson, Jumper, and Thomas were in attendance.
1. Approval of PRAB November 1, 2010 Meeting Minutes
PRAB Motion: Lindsey motioned to accept the minutes as written,
and Biendara seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
2. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Michael Lindsey, BGSO Board
Lindsey said that as of October, 25,656 people had visited the Botanical
Gardens. The Gardenland Express is there now, with a model train
display, as well as Santa, cookies, and chocolate milk. The hours are
Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, and Sunday, 1 pm to 3 pm. The Botanical
Gardens will be adding educational programs. Some classes planned are:
flower arranging, how to prune trees and shrubs, and a bird walk.
3. Parks and Recreation Area Survey: Byron Humphry, Parks
Recreation Superintendent
Humphry said that a survey was done to compare Fayetteville Parks
services to Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. Fayetteville has the
highest number of parks maintenance employees, parks, acreage, and
miles of nature and paved trails. Fayetteville is the only city with an
urban forester, in-house planners, and a parkland dedication ordinance.
Fayetteville's park budget is also higher. There are 40.5 park acres per
1000 residents, and 115.9 park acres per each park maintenance
employee.
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Mauritson said that Parks does an amazing job.
Biendara said that it is very impressive to see what the employees are
accomplishing.
Lindsey asked if a recreational program survey has been done.
Gipson said a comprehensive survey has not been done.
4. Regional Park Update
Edmonston said the development around the park will go to Council
tomorrow night. She said the promise of a million dollars is being
honored, and it will come in over time. She is very thankful that it will
happen.
5. Other Business
Edmonston handed out a certificate to everyone thanking them for
volunteering for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 2010.
Biendara said that she was appreciative of all the work that has been
done at Red Oak Park. More people are using it.
Jones said that the construction is pretty much finished at Red Oak. The
Transportation Department did a great job with a good attitude. Some of
the areas will be revegetated. A new pavilion has been ordered and will be
here soon.
Mauritson said that he has applied for another term with PRAB. He's not
sure whether he will get it, because he's termed out. He said he's proud
to have been on the board. He's been on a few boards, and PRAB is the
most fun.
Biendara said she is also termed out, and she did not reapply. She really
appreciates everyone. She was proud to see some of the items that came
through the board get passed.
Waite said that the board is stuck with him for another year. He said
that the Parks Department is top notch.
Gipson mentioned that on Saturday, December 11, 2010, the Yvonne
Richardson Center annual fundraiser will be at Applebee's from 8 am to
10 am.
6. Adjournment
Mauritson motioned to adjourn the meeting, and Biendara seconded it.
Meeting adjourned at 5:48 pm.
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