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FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes for July 1, 2013
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was
called to order by Steve Meldrum at 5:30 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 Leonard, Maxwell, Lamb,
Meldrum, Lawson, and Watson and were present. McKnight, Paul, and
Proffitt were absent. Staff members Edmonston, Humphry, Spann, Gist,
and Thomas were in attendance.
AGENDA:
1. Welcome to new PRAB member Richie LambH
2. Approval of June 3, 2013 PRAB Meeting Minutes
PRAB Motion: Leonard motioned to accept the minutes as written,
and Maxwell seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-0 by voice vote.
3. Yvonne Richardson Community Center Presentation: Tenisha
Gist, Director
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Gist spoke about the many
programs the YRCC provides. Some of the programs are Spring
Break Camp, Summer Fun4Kids Camp, Fall FUNdango, Kid Crops,
X -Factor Homeschool PE, and Pickleball. They also host monthly
and annual community events that are free to the public such as:
LifeSource Food Basket, Thanksgiving Bingo Dinner, and a
Community Christmas Party. The facility can also be rented for
very reasonable prices.
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4. NW AR Horseshoe Pitching Association Presentation: Alan
Clark, President
Clark said the Association began in 1980, and partnered with the
City fourteen years ago. They build the horseshoe pits at Walker
Park at that time. There are thirty members, and the Association
hosts the state tournament every third year. Sometimes sanctioned
tournaments are hosted. The pits are also open to the public.
Edmonston commented that the Association maintains their area
and build their own courts. The City helps with money when
needed. She said one member is a two time world horseshoe
champ.
Meldrum asked if any tournaments were coming up.
Clark replied that there would be one in about two weeks. He
added that that the thing he likes about horseshoes is that the
people that play are good people.
Meldrum asked if there was anything that Parks and Recreation
could do to help them. He added that it might not be possible, but
he asks the question for every group that makes a presentation to
PRAB.
Clark replied that a water tap with good potable water would be
nice.
Meldrum noted that Edmonston was writing down the request.
5. BGSO Status: Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent
Humphry said BGSO was still working on updates on their master
plan. They received information about the streamside protection
plan. They may make the August meeting, but it will probably be
September.
Lawson wanted to know if PRAB had to accept the master plan as
a package deal, or if there were portions they didn't like, would it
be ok to tell BGSO that.
Edmonston replied that recommendations would be allowed.
Maxwell wanted to know who controlled the lease agreement.
Edmonston said the City Attorney would write it.
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Humphry said the master plan needed to be nailed down before
anything could be done with the lease.
6. Other Business:
Edmonston said HMR is down a little, but it's still ok. It will be
better when the kids come back to town.
Edmonston introduced Alan Spann, who is the new Recreation
Superintendent. He took Chase Gipson's place.
Humphry shared a before and after picture of the prairie where the
controlled burn was held. It's now full of beautiful flowers. The
location is the NW corner of Lake Fayetteville, just off Powell St.
Maxwell said that the three scouts working on the bridge have
almost finished the work. They need some assistance clearing.
Humphrey added that the boardwalk they built looks amazing.
Edmonston said she would like to have a ribbon cutting when it's
finished. She also said that the Wilson pool looks phenomenal.
Spann added that 450 people showed up on the opening day.
Meldrum wanted to know how the little tennis courts were coming
along.
Humphry said they turned out really well.
7. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 6:18 pm.
Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas
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