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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-02 - MinutesCITY OF Tay e ARKAANNSAS Parks and Recreation Advisory Board June 2, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building, Room 111 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 MINUTES Members: Phillip Watson—Chair, John M. Paul- Vice -Chair, Wade Colwell, Richie Lamb, Terry Lawson, Chuck Maxwell, Phillip McKnight, David Priest, David Proffitt City Staff: Connie Edmonston, Director; Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent; Alison Jumper, Parks Planning Superintendent; Alan Spann, Recreation Superintendent; Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Watson at 5:32 pm. 2. Roll Call Watson, Priest, Maxwell, Lamb, Colwell, Lawson and McKnight were present. Proffitt arrived later. Paul was absent. 3. Approval of May 5. 2014 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to accept the minutes as written, and Lamb seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 4. BGSO Report: Richie Lamb, PRAB Representative and Byron Humphry. Parks Maintenance Superintendent Lamb reported that the Botanical Gardens will present the lease agreement and master plan at the July 7 PRAB meeting. 5. Gulley Park Expansion Project Report: Wade Colwell Colwell handed out an informational sheet about Gulley Park. He said that Gulley Park is the most used park. He's had lots of conversations with people about buying the property, and one said that one big donor needed to step forward to provide the tipping point, and aldermen would follow suit. A Facebook page called "Friends of Gulley Park" has been started. Flyers have been handed out. There is a meeting at Apple Blossom at 6:30 pm on Wednesday to discuss strategy. One plan is to send out a postcard to the surrounding neighborhoods by Gulley Park. He said that $25,000 from the Gregory Trust is left from a project awhile back. He thinks that money can be used to kickstart the Gulley Park project. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 He said some ideas have been bounced around, such as a tour of the land, or an ice cream social. Priest asked what it appraises for. Colwell said there are two houses. He believes one appraises for around $150,000, and the other around $130,000. He said the area that is being looked at is about 9 acres. There is also a really nice shop building. Edmonston said that an outside appraisal would have to be done. Lamb wanted to know the latest asking price. Colwell said he believes an offer of one million dollars would be accepted if it was turned into a park. He added that he knows the Dunn's would accept a partial payment. A possibility would be to sell the two houses. Lamb wanted to know how the value of donated land was determined. Edmonston said the estimated raw land price was looked at. Right now that price is $40,000 per acre. Colwell commented that the Cow Paddy Run is a 501(c)3. They have a paid employee, and give much of their race proceeds to education. Watson said that it sounds like the aldermen and the City Council are needed. Colwell said that he would welcome any ideas. 6. Wilson Park Swimmina Pool Report: Alan Soann. Recreation Superintendent Spann said that the pool season is here. The pool will open Friday, June 6, 2014 at 4 pm The ribbon cutting for the renovated pool building will be at 5 pm, and the Dive -In movie, "Monster's University", will begin at dark. He said that between last year's renovation of the pool, and this year's renovation of the pool building, the pool area is essentially new. There are 5 different levels for the swimming lessons, from parent -tot to adult. There are also 4 free dive -in movies. The cash registers are new and will take credit cards. Colwell asked what it cost to swim. Spann said that youth cost $2, and adults cost $3. He added season passes are available from $45 to $105. Colwell said that Bentonville had a half-price sale for their season passes, and brought in a lot of money. He said that was a possible idea for Fayetteville. McKnight said it would be easier for people if they were able to buy passes online Watson asked what the maximum capacity for the pool was. Spann said 400 to 600 people. Colwell asked if there was a snack bar. Spann said yes, and the concession stand can also accept credit cards. Colwell asked if the concession stand profits are shared. Spann said Parks gets 10% of the profits. Edmonston commented that the whale that used to be at the pool fell apart. She said it was built in the 1980's. 7. Regional Park Update: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Jumper said a temporary trailhead is there now, and a trail from the trail at Mt. Kessler to the trailhead is being blazed. She added that the construction documents are moving along. The rezoning application is in Planning now. Maxwell asked if all the trash debris had been removed. Jumper said she wasn't sure, but it probably had. Lamb asked how many cars would fit in the parking lot. Jumper replied that around 30 cars would fit. 8. Announcements Edmonston said the HMR is up and is doing well. Lamb wanted to know what the Parks department involvement was for the Arts Trail Mix. Edmonston said they filled out a special event form for us, and it was approved. Priest said if food vendors could be notified about events like this, they could sell their items. He said that would help the HMR numbers even more. Lamb said he would like Mihalevich to come to PRAB to give an update on the trails June 1 Trail Mix Concert Tour 5 pm - 7 pm Frisco Trail June 6 Wilson Pool opens — Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 pm June 6 Monsters University Dive -In movie June 6-8 Pitch for the Cure June 9 Summer camps begin June 12 Mt. Sequoyah Gardens' Overlook Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 June 12 Waylon Pierce concert at Gulley Park June 14-15 FayRo Youth Softball Tournament June 18-19 American in Bloom Judges in Town June 20 A Bug's Life Dive -In movie June 23 Adult Summer Softball season begins June 26 GUTA concert at Gulley Park 9. Adjourn McKnight motioned and Maxwell seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 pm. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas Attachments 1. May 5, 2014 PRAB Meeting Minutes 2. HMR Report