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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-03 - Agendas - FinalPark & Recreation Staff Connie Edmonston, Director David Wright, Recreation Superintendent Jeff Coles, Maintenance Superintendent Alison Jumper, Park Planner Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Cheryl Whillock, Secretary FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Mike Hill, Chairman Jerry Bailey, Vice -Chairman Jay Davidson Monroe Harrison Kristin Pawlik Holmes Stephen Langsner Trey Marley Craig Mauritson Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting October 3, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building Room 219 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR AGENDA 1. Approval of September 12, 2005 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: 2. Approval of September 27, 2005 Special PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: 3. Trail Program Update: Steve Hatfield, Trails Coordinator 4. Park Land Dedication: Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Old Missouri Road Apartments Jorgensen & Associates Sweetser Properties West side of Old Missouri Rd. between Joyce and Zion. NE 36 Multi Family 2.64 acres .612 acres $14,148 Lake Fayetteville, Mud Creek Trail Money in lieu Money in lieu Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: Justification: PRAB Motion: Lake Fayetteville is within a half mile service area of this development. The size of the park land requirement does not provide adequate acreage for a neighborhood park and expansion is limited due to the surrounding property being developed. 5. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Development Name: The Lofts at Underwood Plaza Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: Justification: PRAB Motion: Robert Sharp Architect, Inc West Dickson Development Co. L.L.C. South Side of Dickson between University and Powerhouse Avenues. SW 77 Multi -Family 1.4 Acres 1.309 Acres $30,261 Wilson Park, Frisco Park and Trail Money in lieu Money in lieu Wilson Park, Frisco Park and the University of Arkansas old main lawn are all located within a half mile service area of this development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. In addition, a pedestrian connection to future Scull Creek trail is planned as part of this development. 6. Park Land Dedication: Alison, Park Planner Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: Justification: PRAB Motion: Hill Avenue Courts Project Design Consultants Anna Mullis South of H Ave. SE 32 Single Family 1.72 .77 Acres $17,760 Frisco Park and trail, and future park land in the Aspen Ridge development. Money in Lieu Money in Lieu 62 between on the east side of Hill Frisco Park and trail and future park land in the Aspen Ridge development are within a half mile service area of this development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. 2 7. Duncan Street Property: Melissa Terry, NWA Conservation Director, Audubon See Attached Proposal 8. Park Land Dedication Fee Update: Alison Jumper, Park Planner 9. Community Park Update: 10. Other Business 11. Adjournment Attachments: PRAB September 12, 2005 Meeting Minutes PRAB September 27, 2005 Meeting Minutes Development Maps and Letters - 3 Duncan Street Proposal — Melissa Terry Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report CIP Report HMR Monthly Report 3 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes September 12, 2005 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Mike Hill at 5:35 P.M. on September 12, 2005 in Room 326 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, Mauritson, and Park Staff Edmonston, Mihalevich, Whillock and Audience were in attendance. Board members Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes were absent. 1. Approval of August 1, 2005 regular meeting Minutes MOTION: Harrison moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board August 1, 2005 meeting minutes. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 2. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: The Heights Critical Path Construction The Heights, LLC South of Mission Blvd., west of Hwy 265 SE 66 Single Family 24.81 1.58 acres $36,630 Ridgeway View Money in lieu Money in lieu Ridgeway View is within a half mile service area of this development. The size of the park land requirement does not provide adequate acreage for a neighborhood park and expansion is limited due to the surrounding property being developed. September 12, 2005 / 1 PRAB Motion: Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Marley seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 3. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Courts at Whitham Engineer: Project Design Consultants Owner: Houses, Inc. Location: Southeast corner of Douglas and Whitham Streets SW 33 Multi -Family 1.68 Acres .561 Acres $12,969 Wilson Park Money in lieu Money in lieu Wilson Park is within a half mile service area of this development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. The size of the park land requirement does not provide adequate acreage for a neighborhood park and expansion is limited due to the surrounding property being developed. Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: PRAB Motion: Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 4. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: September 12, Barnhill Condominiums Project Design Consultants Kevin Curry West of Razorback between Hotz and Walton, across from Razorback Stadium SW 43 Multi -family 1.92 Acres 2005 / 2 Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: .73 Acres $16,899 Hotz Park Money in Lieu Money in Lieu Hotz Park is within a half mile service area of this development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. The size of the park land requirement does not provide adequate acreage for a neighborhood park and expansion is limited due to the surrounding property being developed. PRAB Motion: Marley moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 5. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Paddock Subdivision Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Project Design Consultants Hometown Properties, LLC Intersection of Happy Hollow and Paddock SE 62 Single Family 9.76 Acres 1.49 Acres $34,410 Mount Sequoyah Woods Money in Lieu Money in Lieu Mount Sequoyah Woods is located across the street from development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. PRAB Motion: Marley moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Bailey seconded the motion. September 12, 2005 / 3 The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 6. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Falcon Ridge Subdivision Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates Owner: Sloan Properties, Inc. Location: South of Huntsville Road (Hwy 16), east of Hunt Lane. Park District: SE Units: 63 Single Family Total Acres: 25.61 Acres Land Dedication Requirement: 1.51 Acres Money in Lieu Requirement: $34,965 Existing Parks: Eagle Park Developer's Request: Money in Lieu Staff Recommendation: Money in Lieu Justification: Eagle Park is located within a half mile service area of this proposed development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. The White River west and Goff farm trail link will connect this development to Eagle Park in the future as shown on the FATT plan. PRAB Motion: Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Bailey seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 7. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Benton Development Engineer: H2 Engineering, Inc. Owner: Benton Development, LLC. Location: North of Salem Meadows Subdivision, west of Salem Road between Howard Nickell Road and Mount Comfort. Park District: NW Units: 30 Single Family Total Acres: 10.66 Acres Land Dedication Requirement: .72 Acres Money in Lieu Requirement: $16,650 September 12, 2005 / 4 Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Salem Meadows Park Money in Lieu Money in Lieu Salem Meadows Park is located within a half mile service area of this proposed development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. Additionally, the size of the park land requirement does not provide adequate acreage for a neighborhood park PRAB Motion: Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 8. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Summit Place Subdivision Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates Owner: TMS Development, Inc. Location: South of Township Street just east of College Ave. (71B) and west of Juneway Terrace. Park District: NE Units: 50 Single Family Total Acres: 30.77 Acres Land Dedication Requirement: 1.2 Acres Money in Lieu Requirement: $27,750 Existing Parks: None within 1/2 mile service area Developer's Request: Money in Lieu Staff Recommendation: Money in Lieu Justification: Gulley Park is located about 3/4 of a mile and will serve the recreational needs of this development. Additionally, the size of the park land requirement does not provide adequate acreage for a neighborhood park. PRAB Motion: Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. September 12, 2005 / 5 9. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: Village Apartments Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc. TMS Development, Inc. West of Gregg Avenue, south of Drake Street along Scull Creek. NW 54 Multi Family 5.25 Acres .92 Acres $21,222 Gordon Long Park Money in Lieu Money in Lieu and 30 foot wide trail easement donation Gordon Long Park is located within a half mile service area of this proposed development and will serve the recreational needs of this development. Additionally, Scull Creek trail is proposed within this development and will provide a connection to Gordon Long Park and many other destinations. A 30' wide land donation from the developer will provide a corridor for the future trail. The land donation is to be located along the existing temporary construction easement for the new sewer line. PRAB Motion: Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu plus a 30 foot wide trail easement donation. Marley seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 10. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner Development Name: St. James Park Subdivision Engineer: Clark Consulting September 12, 2005 / 6 Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Dixie Management & Investments, LP Northeast corner of Mount Comfort and Hugh Mount Road. NW 63 Single Family 24.35 Acres 1.51 Acres $34,965 Clabber Creek Park Land Money in Lieu Money in Lieu Clabber Creek Park Land is located within a half mile service area of this proposed development. In the future, when Clabber Creek trail is constructed, this development will also be connected to Gary Hampton Softball Complex. PRAB Motion: Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Marley seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 11. Park Land Dedication: Matt Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement: Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Justification: Mihalevich, Park Planner JDM Investments Shelden Engineering JDM Investments East side of Hwy. 265 north of Candlewood subdivision NE 11 Single Family 6.34 Acres .264 Acres $6,105 Rocky Branch Park Land Money in Lieu Money in Lieu Rocky Branch park land is located within a half mile service area of this proposed development. Additionally, the requirement for this development does not provide for an adequate neighborhood park. An easement exists to the south in the Candlewood September 12, 2005 / 7 development that can provide pedestrian access to Rocky Branch park land. PRAB Motion: Marley moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Marley, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Langsner, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes absent for the vote. 12. PRAB Special 2006 Proposed Budget Meeting: Please check you calendars to set a special meeting for the 2006 Proposed Budget presentation for one of the following days: Monday, September 19 Tuesday, September 20 Monday, September 26 Tuesday, September 27 Wednesday, September 28 The 2006 Budget must be approved by PRAB according to our City Ordinance; therefore, a quorum is required for this meeting. Date and time selected by PRAB members in attendance is Tuesday, September 27 from 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at the Parks and Recreation location at 1455 South Happy Hollow Road in the conference room. Lunch will be served. 13. Other Business: Mauritson commended the Parks and Recreation Staff for providing an outstanding Gulley Park Concert series during 2005. He mentioned that feedback he has received has been very good. Harrison commended the new Movies in the Park program. Edmonston reminded everyone of Art in the Park at Wilson Park on Saturday, September 17. She said the event is in correspondence with the 25th anniversary of the Castle at Wilson Park. There will be a celebration of that anniversary with the original artist, Frank Williams in attendance at 11:00 A.M. with lunch being served. 14. Adjournment: There was no future business so Hill adjourned the meeting at 6:10 P.M. Minutes submitted by Cheryl Whitlock September 12, 2005 / 8 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Special Meeting Minutes September 27, 2005 Opening: The special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board convened at 11:40 A.M. on September 27, 2005 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 Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Mauritson, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes. Also attending were City staff members Mihalevich, Jumper, Edmonston, Coles, Wright and Whillock. 1. 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. 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 at Walker 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 as well as funds allocated to the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club and Council on Aging and the new Urban Forester position. Davidson asked if the Boys and Girls Club receives a fixed amount each year. Edmonston stated that they do. The amount was established early in the joint relationship. When the new personnel proposals were presented Pawlik-Holmes asked what areas would be impacted if the request for a new park planner was denied. Jumper said the Capital Projects are now and would remain secondary for the staff's attention because the developers and their requests take priority. The level of development occurring in Fayetteville has made covering all the necessary projects impossible by the current staff of two planners. A third September 27, 2005 / 1 planner would work strictly with the developers freeing up time by the current planners to work on Capital Projects. Hill and Davidson engaged in a discussion regarding the current value placed on the park land dedication requirements. It was suggested that an increase in the value of land required by a developer to present as park land to the City should be more in line with current land values in the area. Currently, the low value placed on the land in question does not encourage dedication of park land, but does encourage the developer to give money in lieu and develop the entire portion. Mauritson asked if the value could be reviewed by the City more often than is currently the case. Edmonston said it is reviewed every 2 years. First PRAB Motion: Mauritson moved to accept the budget as presented by Staff and Bailey seconded the motion. All present voted 'yes' with Langsner and Marley absent for the vote. Second PRAB Motion: Hill moved to accept the request for addition of new staff as presented in the budget. Mauritson seconded the motion. All present voted 'yes' with Langsner and Marley absent for the vote. The special meeting was adjourned at 12:55 P.M. Minutes prepared and presented by Cheryl Whillock September 27, 2005 / 2 • JORGENSEN & ASSOCIATES CIVIL ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS 124 WEST SUNBRIDGE, SUITE 5 • FAYETTE.VILLE., ARKANSAS 72703 • (479) 442-9127 • FAX (479) 582-4807 DAVID L. JORGENSEN, P.E., P.L.S. CHRISTOPHER B. BRACKETT, P.E. September 22, 2005 City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Division 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Attn: Matt Mihalevich Re: Old Missouri Road Apartments Dear Matt: Enclosed herewith please find two copies of the Old Missouri Road Apartments. Please place this project on the agenda for the Parks Meeting on October 3`d. The owner is requesting the money in lieu of option for the parks' requirement for this development. The following is the developer's name, billing address and phone number. Sweetser Properties 730 North Leverett Avenue Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 (479) 443-4601 Please call concerning any questions you may have. Thank you. Sincerely; ijjk Christopher Brackett, P.E. • STRUCTURAL DESIGN ® LAND DEVELOPMENT • WATER SYSTEMS 0 WASTEWATER SYSTEMS • LAND SURVEYING • U2W JQe . •Q0e1 IJIIOGGI e w � r MEADOW ►' `� �_ , !.. we_ m Ag : ■ 2\•N 5.81061 6 WOWS WADI rabnlat k Mae VICINITY MAP N XeR•EMPAI• •1100.429 IF 54,19WGE MR 471010.2467 rse m�IRON MN a MEMO( MOMc Pala POLESITILILE co ohne• 011370.0 4069 MEM GRAPHIC SCALE MAY 011,0 / 6 Sea 0.12 0044100tlur pp 2 InfrItillarAt ▪ OESCAPTIOM Lon MO 5 Of 1148111/0ff 4001110.10µ PWILIE / Pe Car or FAVEllretinanate MT Ile SAM LIF t 4 DI Sinai 24101.1 M011 v I4)uwv' G.ne Yuut NV nue wvuur e wu rwwa' MnvJur no Is Wren yaUri nag .re. turn re 71!4xr20400 Far r. em ems b%01K304 rm, rat $2 nt':{N 010 my. rm ua. Ca September 23, 2005 City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Park Planning Staff 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE THE LOFTS AT UNDERWOOD PLAZA Park Planning Staff: R EGIS TER ED ROBERT SHARP. ARCHITECT, Inc. 525 SOUTH SCHOOL AVE FAYETTEVILI.E I AR PHONE: 479-112.0229 FAX: 479-111.8721 This letter is in reference to the Lofts at Underwood Plaza located on the southern side of Dickson Street between the blocks of University Avenue and Powerhouse Avenue. We propose a monetary contribution for fulfillment of the ordinance in lieu of land. The project is near the edge of the University of Arkansas Campus at the intersection of Arkansas Avenue and Dickson Street. The site also is in proximity to the Frisco Natural Area as well as the newly completed segment of the Frisco Trail eventually connecting North and South Fayetteville as well as a number of city green spaces. The project consists of 1.4 acres. We are planning to add a net of 77 additional multi -family units. The project also features office and retail space along Dickson Street and Powerhouse Avenue and a 300 stall multi-level parking facility to the south facing onto the electrical sub -station. Currently, there are no trees on the site. The project will include a tree lined Powerhouse Avenue street front with on street parking and a landscaped loggia. In keeping with the Downtown Dickson Street Improvements vision, the project will include shade trees and tree grates along Dickson Street as well as brick paved detailing with sidewalk improvements integrating with the plan. The project will provide amenities such as bike racks as well as Frisco trail access linking to the Powerhouse Avenue loggia. The site itself will provide a network of pedestrian connections through the building, interconnecting Powerhouse Avenue with Dickson Street via an interior block landscaped private courtyard faced at the ground with loggia lined retail space. The project seeks to provide a pleasant street environment through responsible urban design. Utilizing landscaped area to enhance the look and quality of adjacent urban spaces as well as providing for street connections and animated street frontage, the project allows for density while preserving the street presence and character of Dickson street. In conclusion, we request you find in support of our proposal to satisfy the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 442-0229 or e-mail me at Jordan@sharparch.net. Sincerely, Jordan Lemaster, Project Manager Robert Sharp, Architect, Inc. im>•t Ekirader..r�1111 tE1 LI an ar4fODA .e pus 111111i CTIMIft ii _� 111917�1111117 . 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Please feel free to contact me or my representative, Mandy Bunch at (479)444-7769 regarding this project If you have any questions. Best Regards: • Anna Mullis Z d 8961899Z89 'ON/ 1 b: Z l '1S/Zb: 1 9002 EZ d3S (. I d3) A0a3 �rrr.�in111" 1111111111111111 11111111111111 ICI r 3 l0 O X Lon, _� 3 car S = fl o 3 t0 F 3- LE' 01 0 9 9 r a -a r o 0) $N2 0 -1 W 6 D m 0 >0 0 0 aWMPar ! II �i 11, "i ill lI IIIIMEI I , 1111 III p,llh . jVP?,!'VII it 1 1 11 I II III 11 - uu �_ — �__n_LKE M 1 1 II I, a+ � �ai,lam III !U IF I ski—an_ w— :. intswietimpTaimintma wawa% viv-1I r OD G z BUILDING#5: BUILDING46: BUILDING#3: BUILDING44: BUILDING#1: BUILDING42' UNIT SUMMARY: H J ± 26,040 aa o o ± 3,560 ± 3,560 ± 3,780 ± 3,780 ± 2,900 ± 3,460 &5 u A W m 00 Co m m mA p coco w it C N q a A N N A N Z_ Memo Audubon To: Connie Edmonston, Director, City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation From: Melissa Terry, NWA Conservation Director, Audubon Arkansas RE: Duncan Ave. Wetland Prairie Date: September 26, 2005 The subject property on Duncan Ave. was originally approved for the development of 48 apartment units on 2.46 acres of undeveloped land within the Town Branch neighborhood. In light of concerns from the neighborhood association and others, the property owner, James Mathias, offered to sell the property in a conservation buy-out to Audubon for $125,000. Audubon worked with the City of Fayetteville's Tree and Trails Task Force to dedicate $50,000 towards the purchase price, with a challenge to the neighborhood association and Audubon to acquire the remaining funds before City funds could be disbursed. On April 22 of this year, Audubon Arkansas finalized the challenge fund-raising capital campaign by matching the City's funds with the required remaining $75,000. The Audubon conservation package was comprised of funds donated by the Town Branch Neighborhood Association, individual donations, $20,000 from Audubon, $25,000 from Tyson Foods and the remaining $25,000 from the Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology. It is Audubon Arkansas' goal to restore this remnant prairie area by removing invasive species, replanting native plant/grass species, installing education signage and providing neighborhood residents, visitors and students with opportunities to enjoy passive recreational activities like bird -watching, ecological study sites and quiet places to visit within the natural area. Audubon will also study the value of urban wetlands as natural storm water absorption/filter areas by working with the University of Arkansas and other natural resource agencies. To accomplish these goals, Audubon proposes a three-year restoration timeline as follows: 2006: Restoration Planning and removal of non-native flora 2007: Begin implementation of restoration plan and planting native species 2008: Formal construction of paths, boardwalks and educational signage Each phase of the above timeline would be in direct partnership with the Parks board, staff and natural resource agencies. Costs incurred in the restoration process shall be met by Audubon through additional fundraising partnerships, grants and in-kind services. All major improvements to the site shall require permission of the Parks board and will be supplemented by annual progress reports to the Parks board and staff. g)07 1.5(19rN nonv sysN1)1JV ] \ 1,1 4;3 gtl&L ,ACI'MA.,Y)-i V4) nN ‘t -t. ;v; „i! Cyr: • i Li a ;/. argu_ pin', WOr , 4itif t e agfi " 0 _ 7 "• i 7 - 2L2i 1-'9 -I-; T1 4ANV;1_1:11. SIL I, • / ""involn4)-iviei / !------- / N 11 1 _r ( '1 • /- 1 Audubon For Immediate Release Friday, April 22, 2005 Release For more information: Melissa Terry 479.527.0700 mterry@audubon.org Audubon Arkansas Takes Conservation Initiative to the Finish Line Audubon Arkansas brokers acquisition of urban wetland prairie Audubon Arkansas field staff wear many hats — community educators, meeting facilitators and conservation brokers. It took all these skills combined to form a conservation consortium of representatives of the Town Branch Neighborhood Association, the City of Fayetteville, the Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology, Tyson Foods, the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and individuals from the Fayetteville community. As a result of this conservation consortium, Audubon has facilitated the conservation buy-out of 2.46 acres of urban wetland prairie within the heart of Fayetteville, a booming community of Northwest Arkansas. Originally approved for 48 apartment units, this remnant prairie area will instead be restored by removing invasive species, replanting native plant/grass species, installing education signage and providing public rest areas with picnic tables. Additionally, Audubon staff and volunteers will monitor the site for bird population species/numbers with quarterly field visits to the site. Water quality will be monitored by the Town Branch Neighborhood Association. Audubon has worked extensively in the College Branch sub -basin over the past year to restore the natural ecological functions within this tributary of Town Branch and the West Fork of the White River. This wetland prairie is one of 5 restoration sites in the College Branch basin. The ecological value of conserving urban wetland areas is that these wetlands serve the watershed as stormwater retention basins, natural non -point source pollution filters and habitat for a variety of increasingly threatened migratory bird species. This parcel contains a representative remnant of Ozark wetland prairie. Beginning with Fayetteville, city incorporation, the larger wetland area were first fragmented by farming practices and then by increased development. This particular corner of the original farm was never worked or tilled, primarily because of the hydric soils and standing water. Audubon's NWA program is Working at the Water's Edge, focusing on riparian restoration, bottomland hardwood replanting and the conservation of ecologically threatened areas within the urban community. The WF -WR watershed is a 124 square mile sub -watershed of the Beaver Lake Basin and located in the Boston Mountains of Washington County, AR. The main channel of the WF -WR watershed originates near the town of Winslow, AR and flows north. It passes through several cities including Greenland and Fayetteville and forms a confluence with the White River just east of Fayetteville. The WF -WR watershed is approximately 57% forest, 33% agriculture, and 10% urban. The West Fork of the White River counts as its tributaries, Town Branch, Cato Springs, Rock Creek, and many other contributing streams. The West Fork joins the Middle Fork just below Lake Sequoyah, and together, the streams flow for about 13 miles to the upper reaches of Beaver Lake. Beaver Lake is the primary water supply source for the 300,000+ residents of Benton and Washington counties. The West Fork of the White River is within a "Priority Watershed." The Arkansas Unified Watershed Assessment selected the Beaver Lake Basin as the top priority for the implementation of watershed restoration practices. This priority ranking was in part due to the fact that the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) classified the WF -WR as an impaired stream and placed it on the 303(d) list in 1998. The 303(d) list is directed by the EPA and lists all waters within the United States that are impaired by point and/or non -point source pollution. The WF -WR 303(d) listing is primarily due to sediment loading from stream bank erosion and urban construction activities in the watershed. oto of rhe ilrh'r rr(li Waat errse ) fie 41 5 The issues impairing the West Fork of the White River watershed cannot be addressed by technical fixes alone. A dual approach of education and community partnership building are the best long-term measures to resolve some of the critical water quality issues facing the West Fork and its downstream reservoir, Beaver Lake. T�■Anews.com NORTHWEST TIMES Northwest Arkansas' News Source ARKANSAS 1 Mission accomplished BY ADAM WALLWORTH Northwest Arkansas Times Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 URL: http://www.nwanews.com/story/nwat/27363 Members of the Town Branch Neighborhood Association on Friday celebrated raising $125,000 to save 2.46 acres of wetland, which will be named World Peace Wetland Prairie. The wetland was named in honor of the Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology, which donated $25,000 to the group's efforts, said Dick Bennett, the center's founder. Bennett explained that the center raised the money as part of its ongoing effort to establish permanent peaceful places in the hopes of improving society. "We believe that if you establish permanent structures and organizations of peace, our world will be more peaceful," Bennett said. The neighborhood association was charged with raising $75,000 by May 1 to purchase the property after the Fayetteville City Council approved spending $5o,000 to preserve the property. The money from the city came from the Tree and Trail fund, which was created with $450,000 the city agreed to pay in a settlement for violating its own tree preservation ordinance in 2000. James Mathias, who owns the property, had received city approval to develop 36 apartment units on the property but offered to sell it to neighbors, who wanted to preserve the wetland. Mayor Dan Coody had originally recommended the council invest the last $100,000 in the Tree and Trail fund on 2.44 acres near the Fayetteville Public Library to create a downtown park, as included in the Downtown Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation Division had also recommended spending the entire $100,000 to acquire the property near the library, which had been owned by the late renowned architect E. Fay Jones. "That was recommendation at the time, but obviously things worked out better than I had anticipated," Coody said. The neighbors have accomplished a Herculean task and deserve to be recognized for it, Coody said. The result is another example of public/private partnerships that have positive effects on the city, he said. "They have certainly earned my respect, and I'm pleased for their accomplishment," Coody said. The next step will be to present the money to the City Council, said Melissa Terry, a conservation director for Audubon Arkansas. Terry, a member of the disbanded task force, said the wetland will become the property of the city after the transaction is finalized. The group is in the process of selling dove -shaped pins to raise money for the restoration of the wetland, she said. The group received a commitment for the final donation needed while meeting with Coody on Thursday, said Susan Thomas, the city's public information officer and policy advisor. Thomas said she is organizing a celebration to commemorate the closing of the sale, but has not yet set any dates. "It's been kind of a euphoric 24 hours," said Lauren Hawkins, a member of the neighborhood association. Hawkins expressed her disappointment that Coody could not attend Friday, as it would have been nice to talk to him "without arguing." Information on the wetland will be posted on Aubunique. com, Hawkins said. Ward 2 Alderman Don Marr expressed his satisfaction at the purchase of the property, which marks the second time the city has contributed money to help residents preserve environmentally sensitive property, the first being on Mount Sequoyah. Ward 1 aldermen Brenda Thiel and Robert "Swifty" Reynolds were also pleased with the accomplishment. Thiel expressed her excitement about the group's success. "I just knew this would happen," she said. The purchase is an example of what can happen when residents come together for a common goal, Thiel said. Reynolds praised the group and said he would make a few calls to see if he could find someone to remove concrete slabs left on the property from houses that were torn down on the site. Beyond the efforts of the neighbors, Reynolds said, it is important to thank Mathias for his willingness to sell the property and his patience to wait for the group to raise the money. "Jim Mathias is a great guy, he's been really good to work with," Reynolds said. The neighborhood association raised $6,000 on its own, with $3,800 coming from individual donations collected by the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and $2o,00o coming from Audubon Arkansas. The final $25,000 needed to purchase the property came from Tyson Foods, which turned a meeting at the site Friday into an impromptu media event. Kevin Igli, vice president and chief environmental officer for the company, presented a check to the group at the site. Residents interested in donating to the rehabilitation of the wetland can contact neighborhood association co-chairs Jennifer Creel at 587-1344 and Aubrey Shepherd at 444-6072. Copyright © 2001-2004 Arkansas Democrat -Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved. Contact: webmaster@nwanews.com