HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-03 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff Connie Edmonston, Director Chase Gipson, Recreation Superintendent Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Carole Jones, Park Planner Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary aye?ttvt1e Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Brian Bailey Jennifer Hazelrigs Michael Lindsey Riley Mason Jim Meinecke - Chair Steve Meldrum Quin Thompson Bill Waite, Jr. Phillip Watson Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting October 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR AGENDA: 1. Approval of September 12, 2011 PRAB Meeting Minutes: PRAB Motion: 2. Sales Tax Renewal Information presented by Mayor Lioneld Jordan 3. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Michael Lindsey 4. Budget: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director PRAB Motion: 5. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director 6. Other Business: 7. Adjournment: Upcoming City Council Items & Events: Oct 4 A resolution awarding Bid #11-55 and approving a contract with All Around Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $66,704.00 from the tree escrow fund for the purchase and planting of trees, and approving a ten percent (10%) project contingency is on the City Council Agenda. Oct 6 Fayetteville First Thursday event on the Downtown Square Oct 15 Celebration of Trees will be held at 7:00 AM at the Town Center on the Downtown Square. Fayetteville Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast 5:00 -11:00 AM at Central Fire Station October 3, 2011 PRAB Agenda 1 Upcoming City Council Items & Events: (continued) Oct 22 Art Walk will be held at Wilson Park (675 Park Avenue) from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Oct 29 Volunteers will be planting along Clabber Creek Trail (4150 Morning Mist Dr.) as part of Make A Difference Day. Nov 3 NWA Wild Wheels vs. City of Fayetteville basketball game at YRCC (240 E. Rock St.) at 6:00 PM. Attachments: Agenda Items listed below: 1. September 12, 2011 PRAB Meeting Minutes 4. Budget Information Reports: Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report CIP Report HMR Monthly Report October 3, 2011 PRAB Agenda 2 a evfle Alt%A H'•M1' FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for September 12, 2011 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Jim Meinecke 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 Bailey, Lindsey, Meinecke, Mason, Hazelrigs, Meldrum, and Watson were present. Absent were Thompson and Waite. Staff members Edmonston, Humphry, Jumper, Jones, and Thomas were in attendance. AGENDA: 1. Approval of August 1, 2011 PRAB Meeting Minutes: PRAB Motion: Watson motioned to approve the minutes as written, and Meldrum seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 2. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Michael Lindsey Lindsey gave the floor to Ron Cox, the director of the Botanical Gardens, for the report included in item 3 below. 3. Botanical Garden ANRC Grant Update: Ron Cox, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Director Cox said that there were ongoing activities and projects. The gardens have 30,000 visitors a year. They are exceeding their budget in revenues and are doing better than projected. They received a matching grant for the stream bank restoration at the gardens. It's a 3 to 5 year project that will hopefully prevent flooding at the gardens. Meinecke wanted to know if the stream had been altered in any way. 1 Cox said that he didn't think so. He added that the next phase in their plans is an educational facility. They are working on another grant with the University of Arkansas for design work of the educational facility. The Chefs in the Garden program will be on Thursday, September 15th, and next Tuesday, September 20, the Butterfly Garden House will open. Meinecke asked how the drought affected the gardens. Cox said the majority of the water comes from the lake. The deer really liked the gardens. They also had a lot of bunnies, and the blue heron ate all the fish. 4. Park Land Dedication: Development Name• Engineer: Owner: Location: Park Quadrant: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: 2 Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Campus Crest Morrison -Shipley Engineers, Inc. Campus Crest Development, LLC 634 S. Government Avenue SW 232 multi -family 12.16 3.94 acres $157,760 Walker Park, Frisco Park and Trail, Gregg Avenue Natural Area, Hill Place Park Land, Tsa La Gi Trail Money in lieu and credit for construction of Frisco Trail south to Walker Park Money in lieu and credit for construction of Frisco Trail south to Walker Park. The trail construction cost is estimated at $37,000; however credit will be given at the actual cost of construction. Remaining fees will be paid as money in lieu. Construction of this portion of trail will be complete in 2012. Justification: Annual Maintenance Cost: Walker Park, Frisco Park and Trail, Gregg Avenue Natural Area, Hill Place Park Land and Tsa La Gi Trail are within a '/z mile of the development. Jumper said this development was the old sale barn property. She said staff recommended money in lieu and a credit for the actual cost of construction of Frisco Trail that will south to Walker Park. Cost of the trail is estimated at $37,000 by the Trails Coordinator. Meinecke asked if the trail will be connected later. Jumper said yes, that is in the plans. Heather Robason, the representative for Morrison/Shipley Engineers, said that the trail to MLK will be complete. Meinecke asked if the $37,000 estimate will vary hugely. Jumper said it probably wouldn't, because it's a very short construction time. Robason said it might, because the $37,000 doesn't include the striping and the electrical work. Mason asked when the project would break ground. Robason said it would begin November 2011, and would open fall 2012. Meinecke wanted to know if the cost for that length of trail looked appropriate. Jumper said yes, it looked good. PRAB Motion: Watson motioned to accept the staff recommendation of accepting money in lieu and credit for the construction of Frisco Trail south of Walker Park, with the credit being the actual cost of construction, and remaining fees being paid as money in lieu. Meldrum seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 5. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director 3 Edmonston said that Jumper is working on a drainage plan, and trying to determine what the developers needs are. Jumper said she wants the drainage to be right prior to building the park. Edmonston said the design has become a little more complicated due to different factors. Meinecke asked if a sign was up by the road yet. Jumper said that the Parks sign was up close to the project area. There is no sign by Highway I 540 because the AR Highway Department will not let a sign go up for future development. Meldrum asked if Parks was at risk of losing any funding due to expiration dates or other factors. Edmonston said there was always that risk. Jumper said the funds in this instance don't have an expiration date. Edmonston said that the City Council and City Administration has always been supportive of Parks and Recreation within our City. 6. Other Business: Riley let everyone know that September 24 is the Wineaux festival in Altus. There will be barbeque and wine available. Togas may be worn if desired. It's $15.00 per ticket. Meinecke said he went to Iams Park and also the Mt. Sequoyah pavilion. He said he had a hard time finding them. He asked if signs could be put up to help people locate them. Jumper said they would have to be located on Highway 16 West, and the AR Highway Department is very particular about any signs going on their highways. Jumper reported there is a sign to Iams Dog Park on Rupple Road. Edmonston said that fall soccer has begun. She said she wanted to brag on Humphry and his crews on the great job they did no building the additional soccer fields. Bailey asked if the crews trimming trees on the square were preparing for the Lights of the Ozarks. 4 Humphry said October 10 is the beginning day for the LOTO installation. Edmonston let everyone know that Greg Howe, the Urban Forester, has left the City for a position in Montana. Alison Jumper will be responsible for the Urban Forester's duties until the position is filled. Jumper said Wednesday is the bid deadline for the planting of approximately 300 trees from the Tree Escrow Account. Meinecke asked that the people that bike on the trails please be careful and watch for other people on the trail. Give a warning that you are coming through the tunnels and while passing. 7. Adjournment: Watson motioned to adjourn the meeting, and Bailey seconded it. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas 5 2012 CIP Proposed Parks, Recreation & Community Spaces 2250 - Parks Development Brooks -Hummel Nature Preserve Land Purchase The City purchased 13.75 acres located north of the Lake Lucille Spillway in 2007 for a principal amount of $495,000 with an interest rate of six percent annually for five years on the unpaid balance. The City agreed to sell 1.89 acres to the United Presbyterian Church for $68,000. The City also agreed to sell a conservation easement for the property to the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association for $179,500. This property has been named the Brooks Hummel Nature Preserve by Resolution Number 108-07. 2012 is the last payment for the purchase of this property. 73,000 Wilson Park Improvements The Wilson Park Swimming Pool is in need of renovation. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed the importance of the presence of a pool at Wilson Park. It was determined not to add a water park at Wilson because of the large parking lot required to accommodate the users. They did not want to build a small water park that would be inferior to other wate parks in our area. The Board determined it would be best to renovate the exiting pool and look at other sites such as the Regional Park for the future to build a large water park. Garver LLC completed a structural analysis including a visual analysis and non-destructive testing of the pool and deck area. Their study concluded the need for a full removal and replacement of the pool plaster coating, the pool deck covering and repairs of the box culvert. An engineering firm would be hired to prepare the bid specifications and supervise the project while under construction. Construction of the project would begin after the pool i5 closed in September to be completed for the pool opening in June of 2013. Staff is also working on the project scope and renovation of the pool office, dressing rooms, pool mechanical building, and concession stand for a projected cost for phase II of the pool renovations. 253,000 Neighborhood Park Development This project consists of the development of an existing neighborhood park. Mt. Sequoyah Gardens park land is located in the southeast quadrant, on Summit Drive. The land was originally the site for two water tanks that supplied water to Fayetteville residents. The tanks were filled in and the greenspace was reclaimed. Additionally, a working greenhouse is located an lanc and is used by city staff to grow plants for public lands. A citizen has donated approximately $2,410 dollars to go towards the development of an overlook for the site. The project would include the construction of an updated entry drive with ADA parking, sidewalk and overlook area. Staff will apply for Arkansas Parks and Tourism Grant for assistance with this project in 2012. 98,000 Regional Park Development The Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommends the development of a Regional Park based upon data from public meetings, citizen survey results, a one day steering committee meeting, and interviews with public officials, staff, and community leaders. Possible facilities include baseball, soccer, and softball complexes, as well as trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, pavilions, picnic tables/grills/benches, disc golf, water park, amphitheater, and multi purpose fields. Park facilities would be developed on a priority basis depending upon public desires. With the request for the Lewis Soccer Complex to be returned to the University of Arkansas by the end of the contract date of lune 30, 2018 creating an urgent need to relocate this facility. 300,000 2250 - Parks Development Total 724,000 2250- Parks Development - Park Land Dedication Neighborhood Park Development (NE Quadrant) The flooding in April and May 2011 caused damage to the Stream Restoration Project on Niokaska Creek in Sweetbrier Park. An area near the water line that crosses the creek in the part was damaged. The flood also damaged rock structures and several soil mattresses. 11,033 2250 - Parks Development Total 11,033 2250 - Parks Development Donations Various donations are contibuted throughout the year from sources such as Rotary Club of Fayetteville, Southeast Fayetteville Community Center Board, park benches and others. This project budgets for these donations. 20,000 2250 - Parks Development Total 20,000 2012 CIP Proposed Parks, Recreation & Community Spaces 4470- Sales Tax Capital Improvements Forestry, Safety & ADA Compliance This project consists of tree care, landscape installation, tree farm, community and school education, tree replacements, annual operating charges for the grinder and chipper, and maintenance and removal of hazardous trees in parks and public lands. The annual fall National Arbor Day tree give away is also included. Funds are requested for a tree farm and turf resource, eventually reducing the need to purchase trees and sod from vendors. Funds for unforeseeable emergencies occurring in parks due to inclement weather and vandalism or replacement and renovations of park amenities to meet ADA/safety standards are budgeted. 28,500 Lights of the Ozarks The Lights of the Ozarks display was initiated in 1993 as a way to increase HMR tax in the slow winter months. The Advertising & Promotion (A&P) Commission has contributed substantially through the years to purchase lights and in recent years to replace the lights with more energy efficient LED lights. The City installs the lights, the University Hospitality Events class organizes the parade, and the A & P Commission coordinates the rest of the events, including camel rides, pony rides, and carriage rides. A & P estimates that approximately 300,000 people attend the event yearly. Over 300,000 Tights are displayed from Thanksgiving until New Years Eve. The City has worked towards purchasing all LED lights to continue beinf sustainable. This has reduced the utility cost and added light life of the display. 23,000 Other Park & Safety Improvements A Prairie Restoration project is ongoing at Lake Fayetteville to convert early succession fields into native prairie and oak savannah habitat. Parks staff is also working in other park locations to reduce mowing and maintenance cost by re-establishing native grasses, trees, and shrubs. Native grasses and wildflowers are also established along newly constructed trails to reduce maintenance cost. This project will include herbicide applications as needed, seed and plant purchase and installation, prescribed burns and other related work to establish native grasses, trees, and shrubs. 10,000 Tree Escrow Funds from this project can be used in a variety of ways such as planting or maintaining trees with either a seasonal FTE or by contract labor, to purchase equipment supporting trees funded by tree escrow. Funds for this project are deposited through the development processes defined in Chapter 167 of the UDC and must be used within seven years or be refunded. 114,096 4470 - Sales Tax Capital Improvements Total 175,596 4470- Sales Tax Capital Improvements Forestry, Safety & ADA Compliance -Unfunded Chapter 167 of the UDC was revised by Ord. 5417 in August 2011. The revision included a requirement to obtain an Urban Forest Analysis with an Urban Forestry Effects Model (UFORE) study by December 31, 2012 and thereafter every 10 years. The study will assess the City's tree canopy, species distribution, age distribution, percentage of impervious surface, monetary value of the urban forest and determine areas of absent, low, medium and high canopy concentrations to locate potential planting areas. The information gathered by the Urban Forest Analysis and UFORE study directly relates to the Tree Preservation Ordinance as it pertains to development.City Attorney determined that Tree Escrow, Park Land Dedication, nor Park Development funds may be used to provide this study since most of the study areas are outside of parks. He determined only sales tax funds may be used. 80,000 4470 - Sales Tax Capital Improvements Total 80,000 PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE FUND REPORT PRAB Meeting of October 2011 REPORT BY: TRACIE A. MARTIN NORTHWEST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE 76,847.21 52,334.61 8,633.00 4,919.39 $142,734.21 YEAR TO BE SPENT 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 2011 - 2014 Approved Original Amount Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project 1.5 Hoskins/Scull Creek Trail $ 168.11 Multiple $ 155.70500 Salem Meadows (8/1/05. 6/5/06 & 11/6/06) $ 29,690.36 N/A $ 39,578.00 Red Oak Park $ 645.91 12/2/2008 $ 70,000.00 Davis Expansion $ 50,000.00 CIP 2010 $ 50.000.00 Davis Expansion $ 55,000.00 CIP 2011 $ 55,00000 Davis Expansion $135,504.38 Total Approved Expenditures $7,229.83 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014 NORTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE Approved Original Amount YR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ 17,235.08 8/6/2007 $ 62,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion $ 449.00 12/2/2008 $ 16,000.00 Gulley Park House Demo Site Prep 24,271.62 2011 $ 10,000.00 CIP 2010 $ 10,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion/Restroom Site 27,521.04 2012 $ 5,000.00 BA $ 5.000.00 Gulley Drainage Improvements 2,611.88 2013 $ 5,976.00 Council 4/5/10 $ 35,295.00 Veterans Memorial Park Improvement 410.33 2014 $ 10,000.00 CIP 2011 $ 10,000.00 Gulley Playground Resurfacing $54,814.87 Total 2011 - 2014 $48,660.08 Total Approved Expenditures $6,154.79 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014 SOUTHWEST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE Approved Original Amount YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project .74 Sowder/Scull Creek Trail $ 1,464.11 Multiple $ 200,000.00 Harmony Pointe Park (10/2/06 & 1/8/07) $ 763.51 6/2/2008 $ 70,00000 Finger Park Pavilion (0.00) 2011 $ 4,404.00 12/2/2008 $ 245,000.00 Wilson Park Trail Renovations and Lights 6,465.62 2012 $ 2,900.00 CIP 2010 $ 2,900.00 Wilson Park Trail Renovations and Lights 6,352.52 2013 $ 395.68 CIP 2011 $ 15,00000 Wilson Park Pool 160.81 2014 $12,978.95 Total 2011 - 2014 $9,927.30 Total Approved Expenditures $3,051.65 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014 SOUTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE 21,046.63 6,377.89 73,457.80 2,715.50 $103,597.82 YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total 2011 - 2014 Approved Original Amount Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ 0.00 12/2/2008 $ 34,39877 Mount Sequoyah Pavilion Access $ 9,921.00 CIP 2010 $ 16,000.00 Walker Park Entry/Kiosk $ 55,798.06 CIP 2011 $ 90,000.00 Lake Sequoyah Boat Docks $ 59477 2010 $ 28,880.00 White River Baseball $66,313.83 Total Aooroved Expenditures $37,283.99 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014 Number of Acres approved by PRAB Listed by Subdivision Acres Date to PRAB Quadrant Engineer/ Developer YTD approved 0 Money in Lieu approved by PRAB Amount Date to PRAB Quadrant Engineer/ Developer Listed by Subdivision Summit Place PZD $ 134,490 2/7/2011 NE Community By Design Eco Modern Flats $ 10,200 8/1/2011 SW Bates 8 Associates Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission Approval. YTD approved $ 144,690 1 Project Title Project Description Project Status Skate Park The construction of a new skate park facility located at Walker Park as well as installation of camera and connecting sidewalk. An infrared camera has been installed to monitor the skate park. Bids for connecting sidewalks to the Skate Park will be obtained in the second quarter of 2011. Construction is anticipated in the third quarter. Lights of the Ozarks The Lights of the Ozarks display was initiated in 1993 by the Chamber of Commerce. The Advertising & Promotion (A&P) Commission gave $40,000 the first year to help establish the event. For the past 16 years, the City has installed the lights and the Chamber of Commerce and the A&P Commission have organized related events. Over 500,000 lights are displayed from Thanksgiving until New Years Eve. The A&P Commission estimates over 200,000 people come to view the display. It is one of the most popular winter festivals in Fayetteville. Staff removed the 2010 display during the first quarter. The 2011 installation will begin in October and end with the lighting ceremony which is scheduled to be held on November 19. During the second quarter staff will apply for assistance through the A&P Commission which has awarded funding in previous years. Regional Park Development The Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommends the development of a Regional Park based upon data from public meetings, citizen survey results, a one day steering committee meeting, and interviews with public officials, staff, and community leaders. Possible facilities include baseball, soccer, and softball complexes, as well as trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, pavilions, picnic tables/grills/benches, disc golf, and multi purpose fields. Park facilities would be developed on a priority basis depending upon public desires. With the request for the Lewis Soccer Complex to be returned to the University of Arkansas, there is an urgent need to relocate this facility. Due to the poor condition of the Walker Park Baseball Complex, it needs to be replaced as soon as possible. The City has received the 200 acre donation. The City surveyor is scheduled to begin marking the north boundary line of the park property in the first quarter. Neighborhood Park Development This project consists of the development/upgrades of City neighborhood parks. Included in this project is the development of over 20 acres of park land distributed across the City. Bryce Davis Park is located in the NW quadrant, north of Wedington Drive and west of Salem Road and has been expanded to a community park. Sidewalks and a pavilion are currently under construction. Additionally, a parking area is planned to be constructed in 2011. These lands are currently in the City's park system and are in need of development. The Davis Park Expansion has begun. A restroom and dog park were completed in 2010. Construction documents for the parking lot are in progress. Installation of the north pavilion and sidewalk began in 2010 and will be completed in 2011. Design development for St. Joseph Park is anticipated to begin in the first quarter. Other Park & Safety Improvements At Lake Fayetteville, there is an 80 acre area adjacent to the old Butterfield Trail that is becoming overgrown with invasive plant species. In order to preserve this area, management will begin to establish native grasses and forbs. This will provide an educational area and will also enhance wildlife habitat. Citizens will be able to enjoy the area as it is bordered on three sides by the Lake Fayetteville trail. It will also provide great educational opportunities for school children through our partnership with the Environmental Study Center. Initial work will include eradication of invasive plants species and a controlled burn. The prairie restoration area has undergone 1 year of management and will continue in 2011 with a prescribed bum and invasive plant removal. The office renovation will include repairs to the canopy structure in front of the park shop. White River field renovations will be completed in the first quarter of 2011. Gordon Long/Red Oak Improvements Trail and drainage improvements are needed at Red Oak and Gordon Long Parks. Water runoff from adjoining subdivisions discharges into the lower valley of Red Oak Park and has created an erosion problem for the park trail, tree root erosion, and various park amenities. Gordon Long Park has two low water bridges that need to be renovated. This project will improve the safety and usability of the bridges over Scull Creek. The trail at Gordon Long also needs improvements. The drainage through Red Oak Park has been improved. Staff will work with the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to replant portions of the banks. A pavilion has been purchased to install on the north side of New Bridge Road. Construction documents are in progress. The project is anticipated to bid in the third quarter with installation in the fourth quarter. Playground & Picnic Improvements Remaining funds will be used for Sweetbriar stream restoration. The bid for Niokaska Stream restoration was opened in January. The project is anticipated to be complete in the second quarter. Lake Improvements The boat dock/fishing pier at Lake Sequoyah is in need of renovations. The south dock has been closed due to deterioration. Lake Fayetteville Northshore Playground replacement and VMP sewer installation. The boat docks have been closed and bids will be received during the 1st quarter to demolish the docks. Plans and construction of a new boat ramp and courtesy dock will take place in 2011 as well. Additionally there are funds to replace the playground at Lake Fayetteville Northshore as well as installation of sewer line at Veterans Memorial Park to replace septic system. Forestry, Safety & ADA Compliance The forestry project consists of tree care, tree/landscape installation, the tree farm, community and school education, annual operating charges for the grinder and chipper, and maintenance and removal of hazardous trees in parks and public lands. The National Arbor Day tree give away is also included. Funds are required to maintain a sustainable tree farm and turf resource, eventually reducing the need to purchase trees and sod from outside vendors. Funds will be used to begin reforesting areas within parks along streams and in areas not used for active recreation to decrease overall maintenance and increase the urban forest resource. Funds for unforeseeable emergencies occurring in parks due to inclement weather and vandalism or replacement and renovations of park amenities to meet ADA/safety standards are budgeted each year. The Celebration of Trees is an annual tree give-away scheduled in the fall. Park areas for reforestation have been identified are anticipated to be planted in the fourth quarter. Lake Fayetteville Trails Projects include developing trail maps, mile markers, signs and kiosks. Standard park entry signs need to be installed in various parks throughout the city. Signs have been designed and ordered and installation began in the quarter. Trail kiosks have been installed in most locations. Park signage has been planned for Veterans Memorial park. Parks and Recreation Donations Throughout the year Parks and Recreation and the Yvonne Richardson Community Center receive donations to assist with programs, special events and/or amenities for our park system. This project receives donations throughout the year. Some donations received include funding for the YRCC Spring Break and Summer programs, Bench and Tree donations, Rotary Club donations as well as Movies in the Park. Gulley Park Improvements Gulley Park is one of the City's most popular and widely used parks. The trail in Gulley Park is showing signs of significant wear and is in need of repair. Renovation of this trail, including the repair of cracks and splits, will decrease the likelihood of accidents. The poured in place playground surfacing is in need of repair. It is cracked and is causing a safety hazard. This surfacing needs to be replaced. In 1991, a parking lot was constructed off Township Street at Gulley Park to accommodate 32 vehicles. This park has seen a tremendous increase in usage, thereby making the existing parking lot inadequate. Additional parking is needed to create safer vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Construction of the Gulley Park pavilion is complete. Staff has received quotes to repair the safety surfacing at the tot-lot. Brooks-Hummel Land Purchase The City purchased 13.75 acres located north of the Lake Lucille Spillway in 2007 for a principal amount of $495,000 with an interest rate of six percent annually for five years on the unpaid balance. The City agreed to sell 1.89 acres to the United Presbyterian Church for $68,000. The City also agreed to sell a conservation easement for the property to the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association for $179,500. This property has been named the Brooks Hummel Nature Preserve by Resolution Number 108-07. Payment will be paid annually through 2012. The trail alignment was marked in the first quarter. Staff will work with FNHA during the second quarter for trail construction. Tree Escrow Funds from this project can be used in a variety of ways such as planting or maintaining trees with either a seasonal FTE or by contract labor or to identify planting spaces using a tree inventory. Funds for this project are deposited through the development processes defined in Chapter 167 of the UDC and must be used within seven years or be refunded. The funds are first spent within the development or within one mile and/or within the appropriate quadrant. A public lands hazard tree assessment and mitigation is in process. All Around Landscape is currently under contract for the planting and maintenance of approximately 240 trees in the rights-of-way. Tree escrow plantings are being planned for 2011. Wilson Park Improvements This project will repair the baby pool and add updated shutoff valves to the showers, along with updating the flooring in the pool house. The circular baby pool was closed for the 2010 pool season due to issues with cracks in the plumbing for the skimmer/filtration system. These significant repairs will require removing the decking around the pool and replacing large sections of the pvc plumbing. The spring-loaded shower valves will be replaced with on/off valves resulting in a huge reduction in the amount of water used in the pool bath house. The flooring in the bath house will be repainted and recoated for the 2011 pool season. Design of the trail renovation began in late 2008 and is on-going. The trail has been replaced. The replacement of entry drives, electrical panels and services and pedestrian lighting are in process. Niokaska Creek Stream Restoration Demonstration Niokaska Creek, a tributary to Mud Creek, flows through Sweetbriar Park. The creek sections are incised and have several banks eroding into the park land and surrounding residential yards which have resulted in vertical cut -banks. These banks contribute excessive sediment to the streams through lateral erosion. Bank erosion presents a safety concern and leads to a lack of riparian canopy. Restoration is necessary to stabilize the creek and prevent further erosion. The project includes construction of a natural stream channel with specified geomorphic features, five major rock vane structures, bankfull benches constructed out of rock and wood materials with soil mattresses, and associated site work. Bids for the construction of the project were received on January 27, 2011. Elk River Construction, Inc. was the low bidder in the amount of $84,825. Construction of the project is expected to begin in March 2011 and be complete in May 2011. Ice Storm Recovery Grant - AR Forestry The City of Fayetteville, Parks and Recreation Department — Urban Forestry Division was awarded a grant in October 2009 valued at approximately $81,000 from the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Twenty thousand will be used to conduct an inventory to assess tree damage in sample neighborhoods and in parks. Approximately $61,000 will be used to plant trees along streets and in parks damaged by the January ice storm. Approximately 230 trees were planted in nine parks including Bryce Davis, Gulley, Wilson, Walker, Harmony Pointe, Red Oak, David Lashley, North Shore and Finger and along Scull and Mud Creek trails. These trees will be maintained by the contractor, All Around Landscaping, Inc. until May 2, 2011. In December 2010 the Urban Forestry Services crew planted approximately 15 replacement trees for trees removed due to ice storm damage around the down square and side streets. About 7 trees remain to be planted by the City. Natural Resources, Inc. of Tallahassee, Alabama was contracted by the State to conduct the tree survey. In June and July 2010 more than 3,200 trees were surveyed and approximately 2,200 planting spaces were identified. Walker Park Improvements The mural at the handball courts has drawn much positive attention to the area. Interpretive signage to expand on the heritage of the South Fayetteville area is needed to complete the project. Staff will be working on interpretive signage for the Mural Project. Lewis This project will add additional fields to the existing Lewis Soccer complex. The Fayetteville Public School system informed us the City lease at Asbell will be terminated in June 2011. In order to maintain the soccer program additional fields at Lewis need to be build to offset the ones lost at Asbell. Two additional full size fields will be constructed to the east of the current fields. Design/Layout will begin in first quarter 2011 and construction will begin in second quarter after Spring Soccer season ends. Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2008-2011 $250,000 r !� N 0 CO co aa CO r rrMd) OCA TpM� r?w�� Nrn_s;� a°' a o o r co M Nrnm� romF» co m up V aGr ar69 100 G or. co Nrnm 03 00 c rah rn;��o bw� 6 0 g v Ni N0 $200,000 $ OVN� VNVN HNmn (A fA Or IOGN NO3OCO. V .1- r C i'oti N00fp° NIrNO r » r- r in0 w -6'y 69 o»a r �� di0 r a fp res r�69 vim f am r69tG to 0 — a V) $174,6 $174,5 $171,56 $150,000 $150,000 ❑ 2008 ■ 2009 ❑ 2010 ❑ 2011 $100,000 — — — — — — — — — — — $50,000 } } = J } OJ } F K K K K > > CO m CO CO D D Q Q -, -, 0 2 0 2 2 D Et 2 D w F w w w 1 a o o w LL W Z 0 co Year to Date Total 2008 2009 2010 2011 Comparison $ 1,611,832 $ 1,610,626 $ 1,601,360 $ 1,669,293 YTD 2010-2011 4.2% YTD 2010-2011 $67,933