HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-07 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff Connie Edmonton, Director Chase Gipson, Recreation Superintendent Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent Alison Jumper, Park Planner Carole Jones, Park Planner Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary L�/+ •� a j ��f+re,,e i �yri1is e f hltn AM'M1'• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Wade Colwell, Chairman Valerie Biendara Steve Hatfield Phil Jones Craig Mauritson Jim Meinecke Steve Meldrum Bill Waite, Jr. Phillip Watson Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting December 7, 2009, 5:30 PM City Administration Building Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR AGENDA: 1. 2. Approval of November 2, 2009 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Walt Eilers 3. 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: Justification: PRAB Motion: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Narrow Escapes Bates and Associates Adam Russell South of North St. between the railroad tracks and Frisco Ave. SW 40 Multi -family 2.15 acres 0.68 acres $27,200 Wilson Park (21.5 acres), Scull Creek Trail Money in lieu Money in lieu Wilson Park and Scull Creek Trail are within a''A mile of the development. Additionally, the site is located adjacent to the railroad and is not conducive to a neighborhood park. PRAB Agenda — December 7, 2009 1 4. Red Oak Park Stream Restoration Update: Carole Jones, Park Planner Parks and Engineering staff began to reconsider the natural stream channel approach previously recommended by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission after the stream restoration project was completed at Gulley Park. The City hosted a public meeting on November 19 to discuss the design for the restoration of the Hamestring Creek tributary through Red Oak Park. Citizens were shown two proposed options for restoring the stream. Option 1 utilizes geotextile fabric and piping through the park. Option 2 utilizes a control structure and check dams through the park with no channel restoration. The item was also discussed at the November 30 Ward 4 meeting. Citizens were given a handout that explained each option with cost estimates and a comment form. City staff requested that the comment forms be returned by December 4. The final design and re -submittal to the Corps will be scheduled after the public comment submittal deadline. 5. 2009 Parks & Recreation Slideshow 6. Other Business: 7. Adjournment 8. Don't forget the Christmas Party Dinner for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will immediately follow the meeting at City Hall, Room 326. Upcoming City Council Items & Events: • Lights of the Ozarks display was turned on November 21. The display consists of over 400,000 lights. If these lights were hooked end to end, they would cover 45 miles to the Arkansas and Missouri State Line. Parks maintenance staff spent over 2,200 hours preparing for this display. The lights are 98 percent LED lights that have energy savings up to 70 percent. The display will be for 41 days from 5 pm until 1 am and will turn off at midnight on December 31, 2009. • Approval of contract to construct the Doc Mashburn Playground — City Council Meeting January 5, 2010 at 6:00 pm; City Hall Room 219 • Approval of a resolution awarding the Lake Fayetteville Boatdock Operator Contract to Dollie Black in the amount of $36,771. • An Ordinance waiving the requirements of formal competitive bidding and approving a contract between the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $205,350 to provide public recreation services and facilities for the youth and citizens of Fayetteville for 2010. • An Ordinance waiving the requirements of formal competitive bidding and approving a contract between the City of Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District in the amount of $53,350 to provide public recreation services for senior citizens of Fayetteville for 2010. PRAB Agenda — December 7, 2009 2 Attachments: Agenda Items listed below: 1. PRAB Meeting Minutes: November 2, 2009 3. Narrow Escapes Development Packet 4. Red Oak Park Public Meeting Handout and Comment Form Reports: Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report CIP Report HMR Monthly Report PRAB Agenda — December 7, 2009 3 FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for November 2, 2009 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Wade Colwell at 5:32 p.m. on November 2, 2009 in Room 326 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Biendara, Hatfield, Waite, P. Jones, Mauritson, and Meinecke were present. Meldrum and Watson were absent. Staff members Edmonston, C. Jones, Jumper, Gipson, Thomas, and the audience were present. 1. Approval of October 5, 2009 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: P. Jones motioned to accept the minutes as written, and Mauritson seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 2. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Walt Eilers The Botanical Gardens has narrowed down the search for an Executive Director. They hope to have someone in place soon. December 5th is the Holiday Farmer's Market. You can buy Christmas craft items and holiday greens there. The Botanical Farmer's Market has contributed approximately 2,000 pounds of fresh produce to the food bank. Colwell commented that the Gardens are doing a great job. 3. Walker Park Senior Adult Center Request: Sherri Napier, Director The Senior Adult Center located at Walker Park is requesting a name change of the center to be called "Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center". Many of their activities, including their "Meals on Wheels" and exercise programs to name a few, involve a wellness component. This will assist the center to obtain a Wellness Certification from the State of Arkansas that would be beneficial in obtaining future funding. This item was tabled on the October 5, 2009 PRAB Meeting in order to allow for public input according to the Park Facility Policy. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends renaming the Senior Adult Center to Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center. Napier said that the center needs to move toward the future. The inspection was 3 hours and grueling, but they passed. They are now a 1 Wellness Center. The insurance companies want to keep people out of nursing homes. Napier said they had a man who had trouble walking. He started exercising and was able to throw away his cane. He even was able to dance. Mauritson said the wellness approach was a good idea. PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to accept the Staff recommendation for the renaming of the Walker Park Senior Adult Center, and Biendara seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 4. Introduction of the new Trail Trekker Program: Tiffany Gaulke and Brad Dutton, Recreation Programs Managers Dutton said that the Trail Trekker's mission is "to improve the quality of life in Fayetteville by providing and modeling proper trail etiquette and safety as well as assisting users in trail navigation". It's a volunteer based program. The informational meeting for the public will be on November 12th at 5:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Public Library in the Walker Room. This meeting will lay out the goal to the volunteers. They need to be properly trained in procedures such as conflict resolution and first aid. Gaulke presented an example of what a Trail Trekker kit will have. A cell phone would need to be provided by the volunteer. The kit will contain a water bottle, a basic first aid kit, a map of the trail, a trail guide brochure, and a flashlight. The scheduling is up to them, and hopefully will not overlap someone else's shift. The Trekkers will have an orange safety vest with "Trail Trekker" on the back. Mauritson asked if the Trekkers would work solo or in a team. Dutton said that it would be up to the volunteer. It could be a family, solo, or whatever they wish to do. They would also be looking for maintenance issues on the trails to report. Gaulke said hopefully some of the Trekkers would know how to repair bike tires. Dutton said that after a shift, the Trail Trekker will do a report online. They would be reporting what part of the trail they monitored, how many people were using the trail, any maintenance issues, etc. Colwell asked if it was possible to put a trail map under plexiglass on the trail. Dutton said that was a great idea. 2 Edmonston said that Parks couldn't keep any maps at Lake Fayetteville. P. Jones asked how many volunteers were expected. Dutton said he would consider the program a success if there were 15 people that volunteered. Colwell suggested that maybe community service workers could be used. Biendara asked if maybe another online report log could be created for "non -Trekkers". This log would be for people like her that only occasionally use the trails, and may see a problem that needs to be reported. Mauritson said that there are organizations that could help get the word out about the program. Gaulke said there are University of Arkansas students that would probably get involved. Biendara suggested church groups. They might be interested. Edmonston said that hopefully some safety issues would be addressed using the Trekkers. Mauritson said the Trail Trekker program is a great idea. Edmonston said that Gaulke and Dutton are doing a great job on this program. Colwell said that the Big Brother/Big Sister program might be interested in getting involved. 5. PRAB Appreciation: Please bring your calendars to schedule a PRAB Appreciation event. There are several ways we could do this, such as breakfast prior to work, lunch or dinner, or snack at the December PRAB meeting or a dinner after PRAB meeting. Edmonston asked how and when they wanted to have this event. Meinecke said he was flexible. He suggested it could be after the meeting in December. Edmonston asked if they wanted snacks or dinner. Meinecke suggested dinner. 3 Edmonston said that would be fine. There will be dinner after the PRAB meeting on December 7th. 6. Other Business: Colwell asked how the HMR was doing. Edmonston said it was nothing to brag about. She said to invite people to Fayetteville, have them stay at a motel, and always take them out to eat. Colwell noted that the Lights of the Ozarks will be officially turned on November 21st Edmonston mentioned that the budget is still being worked on. 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas 4 November 18, 2009 Allison Jumper Parks Department City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Narrow Escapes Condo's Dear Ms. Jumper, The project is located on North Street and adjacent to the east side of the railroad tracks. The project consists of 30 condo units and 10 duplex units for a total of 40 units. The developer would like to request money in lieu of park land dedication. The estimated parks fee at $680 per unit would be $27,200. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, Adam Russell 0 3 r li 3 E m 111111111111111111 11111111111111111 101 SOCIO,GE MQJ)CN m Xlfl to 3 3 R (� fl p 3 t9 Q FN 3— 0 0_0 F fl e r e to <_ 6 D >0 fl l0I4` ,I I;ol EVA Cpl Ir D AVE LEVERETT _� 6 L anv nae 0 z o m i - WHNHAM aAVE v SE:1:41 T UN �1�'®® AVE ditNitair�� FRISCO AVE xx awn, 1 g h.B�iIll it. m ■� iJ::__MOCK •ra L AVE I 1� 1 111 !pa Ir._ !I UNDELL pv- AVE AVE 1 1111'1111 HIGHLAND COLLEGE WASHINGTON m ��,� I 1 1111'11111 I 1 �\ --x1 p01 1' I' "I ibN' AVE \l111LIIhIIl1lh i ,■ II 11111 111111 VIII I'I! 1111.1. 11111 I 1I11 NARROW =SCA°_s Tayellea,le Public Meeting Hamestring Tributary Restoration through Red Oak Park 5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009 FAYETTEVILLE use this sheet to submit your written comments to the Parks and Recreation Department. You are not required to include your name and address, but we have provided a space for you to do so if you would like. Please send your completed form to the address at the bottom of this sheet by December 4, 2009. Thank you for taking time to comment on this important issue. Do you prefer proposed Option 1 which includes channel restoration through Red Oak Park or proposed Option 2 which does not include any channel restoration through Red Oak Park or "Other" option(s)? (Please mark one below) I prefer Option 1. I prefer Option 2. I prefer "Other" option(s). Please write any additional comments below as to these two options or other ideas/options you wish to offer: Name Address Phone E-mail Return to: Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: (479) 444-3471 ext. 471 Fax: (479) 521-7714 Email: parks_and_recreation@ci.fayetteville.ar.us tgje Public Meeting Hamestring Tributary Restoration through Red Oak Park 5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009 Existing Conditions and Explanation of Problem: FAYETTEVILLE Loin • The approximately 100 -acre watershed that is draining through Red Oak Park is comprised mostly of'/ -acre residential lots. Predevelopment land use was undeveloped pasture. Undeveloped pasture 20% to 30% storm water runoff Residential development 60% to 75% storm water runoff • The average storm water velocity within the park area and the downstream property computed by the City Engineering staff in 2004 was approximately 10 feet per second. • The soils (cherty silt loam) are highly susceptible to erosion and the stream will likely continue to erode due to the geology of the adjacent soils, the volume of storm water and the resulting high velocities. However, survey data obtained in 2009 shows minimal changes in the stream channel when compared to the data collected in 2004 which may indicate that the erosion is stabilizing somewhat. • Several mature trees that are in close proximity to the channel are in danger of falling due to the erosion within the root systems. Approximately 15 trees were removed within the park after the January 2009 ice storm. • The railroad ties in the upstream portion of the channel are washing downstream. • Severe erosion has occurred around the gabion structures located in the northern area of the park. The Parks and Recreation staff has removed one gabion structure to alleviate flooding and erosion. • Severe erosion is also occurring on the property downstream from the park. The downstream property owner removed approx. 35 dump truck loads of gravel from a manmade dam area in 2002. The same level of sedimentation returned in less than two years. II. Where Have We Been? 1986 Aerial photographs show the immediate area around what is now Red Oak Park as wooded. The aerial shows the land use from Wedington Drive north to Hamestring Creek and from 51s' Avenue east to Rupple Road was undeveloped. A small subdivision existed just north of Wedington Drive, and a few chicken houses were scattered throughout this area. 2004 A drainage study was performed by the City Engineering staff. Recommendations included 400 feet of 60" diameter storm pipe and 600 feet of creek stabilization using native stone boulders, compacted hillside material and colored concrete on the section south of New Bridge Road. On the section north of New Bridge Road, 275 feet of 66" diameter storm pipe with a small grass - lined swale was recommended. 2007 Mr. Dave Evans, Region 1 Stream Team Coordinator of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), provided another design to attempt to resolve the erosion problems that exist in the stream that bisects the park. A permit for this design was obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Proposed project included: • Removal of the existing concrete, railroad ties and gabion structures; • Significant tree removal (approximately 55 to 70 trees); • Modification of the existing channel to create a larger area to handle runoff events which included shaping one or both banks to increase the total channel area; ♦ Construction of approximately 20 pairs and 14 individual rock plunge pools within the newly shaped channel; and ♦ Tree and shrub planting plan to establish vegetation. Parks and Engineering staff began to reconsider the natural stream channel approach after the stream restoration project was completed at Gulley Park. Public Meeting Handout.11-19-09 Page 1 of 3 tgje Public Meeting Hamestring Tributary Restoration through Red Oak Park 5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009 II. Where Have We Been? (continued) FAYETTEVILLE min 2009 Additional drainage calculations and analyses were performed by the City Engineering staff. Recommendations include two options as shown in the drawings and as described below: Table 1. Comparison of Desion Options * Cost Estimates include construction by outside contractor(s) III. Funding Items: • This project is funded with Sales Tax funds. The cost estimates shown in Table 1 above include construction by outside contractor(s). Cost estimates of materials only for each option are: Option 1 (Materials Only): In Red Oak Park -$166,000; downstream $96,000 Total $262,000 Option 2 (Materials Only): In Red Oak Park -$35,000; downstream $85,000 Total $120,000 • Earlier plan included partnering with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The cost estimate for Materials Only was $99,530. The project was financially viable because of the assistance of AGFC staff (at no cost to the City) and the use of City staff and equipment for tree removal, excavation, placement of stone and revegetation with grass. The use of volunteers for the planting of the shrubs and trees also kept the project cost low. Public Meeting Handout.11-19-09 Page 2 of 3 Description Pros Cons Cost Estimates* Option 1 Debris collection at south end of park; channel restoration thru park; one 24" dia. pipe and one 36" dia. pipe in park; stilling basin on north end of park; two 42" dia. pipes and plunge pool on adjacent property north of park. Design will resolve the erosion problems in the park Will allow for some reclamation of park land near New Bridge Road Significantly less tree removal within park than AGFC design More expensive than Option 2 Will not provide significant infiltration of storm water In Red Oak Park - $320,000 Downstream - $170,000 Total $490,000 Option 2 Control structure with debris collection in park south of New Bridge Road; removal of existing park pavilion; no channel restoration thru park; no pipes in park; stilling basin on north end of park; two 42" dia. pipes and plunge pool on adjacent property north of park. Will allow for some infiltration of storm water in the park south of New Bridge Road Basically no tree removal within park Less expensive than Option 1 allowing for park funds to be utilized at Bryce Davis Park (new Community Park under design) or at the southernmost 2.25 acres of Red Oak Park Design will not resolve the erosion problems in the park Existing park will be reclassified and used only as a natural greenway area In Red Oak Park - $65,000 Downstream - $150,000 Total $215,000 * Cost Estimates include construction by outside contractor(s) III. Funding Items: • This project is funded with Sales Tax funds. The cost estimates shown in Table 1 above include construction by outside contractor(s). Cost estimates of materials only for each option are: Option 1 (Materials Only): In Red Oak Park -$166,000; downstream $96,000 Total $262,000 Option 2 (Materials Only): In Red Oak Park -$35,000; downstream $85,000 Total $120,000 • Earlier plan included partnering with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The cost estimate for Materials Only was $99,530. The project was financially viable because of the assistance of AGFC staff (at no cost to the City) and the use of City staff and equipment for tree removal, excavation, placement of stone and revegetation with grass. The use of volunteers for the planting of the shrubs and trees also kept the project cost low. Public Meeting Handout.11-19-09 Page 2 of 3 tgje IV. Where Are We Going? Public Meeting Hamestring Tributary Restoration through Red Oak Park 5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009 FAYETTEVILLE min • Storm water detention in the upper area of the watershed is most likely not possible due to the development. Engineers from the local USDA offices performed a preliminary assessment of the site to determine the size of detention basin that would be required to contain the flow. Their preliminary assessment concluded that there is not enough area available for detention. Additionally. City Engineering Staff confirmed that detention is not an option without significant tree removal and earthwork (i.e., removal of all trees and several feet of excavation of the entire park area). • The use of rain gardens is not likely feasible due to the fact that the City cannot require residents to install and maintain the gardens on their properties. Additionally, a comprehensive study must be performed to determine the best placement of rain gardens, etc. The bulk of the storm water flow into the channel that runs through Red Oak Park is coming from the streets and underground piping associated with the surrounding subdivisions. In addition, rain gardens are typically designed for two-year or smaller rain events, and larger storm event flows and velocities are not affected by rain gardens. • Any work in the channel requires a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE), and any new or different design will require a new application to the Corps. Proposed Schedule of Events: • Select an option based on public input. • Complete the construction documents for the chosen design and re -submit to the USAGE for approval and permitting. • After approval and permitting by USACE, the project may be advertised for bids. • Construction can begin after a qualified contractor is selected. V. Questions and Comments Public Meeting Handout.11-19-09 Page 3 of 3 PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE FUND REPORT PRAB Meeting of December 2009 REPORT BY: TRACIE A. MARTIN 12/2/2009 14:57 NORTHWEST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE Approved Original Amount YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project 76,924.80 2009 1.5 Hoskins/Scull Creek Trail $ 168.11 Multiple $ 155,705.00 Salem Meadows (8/1/05, 6/5/06 & 11/6/06) 277,849.14 2010 $ 317,109.79 8/6/2007 $ 325,000.00 Davis Park Expansion 118,424.79 2011 $ 39,578.00 N/A $ 39,578.00 Red Oak Park/Gordon Long Funds 50,453.00 2012 $ 70,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 70,000.00 Davis Expansion TBD Gary Hampton Shade Structures 8523,651.73 Total 2009-2012 $426,855.90 Total Approved Expenditures $96,795.83 Total Unencumbered 2009-2012 NORTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE YR TO BE SPENT 2009 (0.00) 2010 71,445.62 2011 25,993.50 2012 $97,439.12 Total 2009-2012 Banked Land Approved Original Amount Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ 24,539.08 8/6/2007 $ 67,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion $ 17,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 17,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion/Restroom Site $ 576.00 $42,115.08 $ 1,534.00 Gulley BioSwale Total Approved Expenditures $55,324.04 Total Unencumbered 2009-2012 SOUTHWEST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE Approved Original Amount YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project 2009 .74 Sowder/Scull Creek Trail $ 1,464.11 Multiple $ 200,000.00 Harmony Pointe Park (10/2/06 & 1/8/07) - 2010 $ 8/6/2007 $ 217,000.00 Wilson Trail 186,625.34 2011 $ 109.85 8/6/2007 $ 30,000.00 Wilson Pool Rock Wall 22,238.76 2012 $ 1,913.51 6/2/2008 $ 70,000.00 Finger Park Pavilion $ - 6/2/2008 $ 52,121.00 Mountain Ranch Trail $ 184,612.20 12/2/2008 $ 245,000.00 Wilson Park Trail Renovations and Lights $208,864.10 Total 2009-2012 $188,099.67 Total Approved Expenditures $20,764.43 Total Unencumbered 2009-2012 SOUTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT 2009 82,596.06 2010 56,185.59 2011 5,849.47 2012 $144,631.12 Total 2009-2012 Banked Land Approved Original Amount Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ 3,054.01 12/2/2008 $ 50,000.00 White River Baseball Field $ 75,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 75,000.00 Mount Sequoyah Pavilion Access $78,054.01 Total Approved Expenditures $66,577.11 Total Unencumbered 2009-2012 Number of Acres approved by PRAB Listed by Subdivision Acres Date to PRAB Quadrant Engineer/ Developer Amberwood Place 3.39 4/6/2009 SW Jorgensen and Associates Campus Crest Postponed until July 09 0 6/1/2009 SW Jorgensen and Associates YTD approved 3.39 Money in Lieu approved by PRAB Amount Date to PRAB Quadrant Engineer/ Developer Listed by Subdivision Campus Sites $ 106,080 5/4/2009 NW Grafton Tull Sparks Campus Crest Postponed until July 09 0 6/1/2009 SW Jorgensen and Associates Park Hill $ 7,680 6/1/2009 SW Jorgensen and Associates Final fees to be determined at Plannin • Commission Approval. YTD approved $ 113,760 Project Description Current Status Skate Park The construction of a new skate park facility located at Walker Park as well as Installation of camera and connective sidewalk. Staff has purchased infrared light and the Information Technology Division will install the camera at Walker Park during the second quarter of 2009. Connecting sidewalks to the Skate Park will be constructed in house in the fourth quarter of 2009. Lights of the Ozarks Lights of the Ozarks is a display of more than 400,000 lights on the downtown square that runs from Mid- November until New Years. Staff removed the 2008 display during the first quarter. The 2009 installation will begin in October and end with the lighting ceremony which is scheduled to be held on November 21. During the third quarter staff will apply for assistance through the A&P Commission and Walmart Foundation which has awarded funding in previous years. Community Park Development Purchase and develop a multi-purpose Community Park according to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Cummings property was selected for the community park site by PRAB and Park Staff. On September 7 2004, a resolution approving the mayor to enter into a contract with SouthPass Development was approved. This included the donation of 200 acres and 1 million dollars for the development of the park. Terracon Consultants, Inc. completed a work plan that described all necessary studies needed to determine the impact of the 33-acre landfill located within the property. Estimated cost of the complete study is $50,000. Staff is working with ADEQ for potential funding of land fill remediation. The City surveyor surveyed the park boundary during the second quarter. A property line adjustment will be submitted to Planning once it is signed by the owners. City staff expects to finalize the deed in the third quarter. Park Beautifications Additional flowerbeds were requested at several of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan public meetings. Additional improvements are Happy Hollow planting and various entry features. Several trees did not survive the late planting and will be replanted in the spring of 2009. Construction of the entry feature at Wilson Park was completed in the second quarter. Neighborhood Park Development Funds are used to develop new neighborhood parks. St. Joseph Park (PD), Salem Park (PLD), Walker Park Lighting (PD) Harmony Pointe Park (PLD), David Lashley Park (PD, PLD, ST), Rodney Ryan (PLD), Davis Park Expansion (PLD), Gary Hampton Pavilion (PLD and Donation), Mountain Ranch Trail (PLD), Finger Park Pavilion (PLD) and Doc Mashburn Park (Grant Match/ PD). Design development for St. Joseph Park will begin in the fourth quarter. Low areas within Salem Park have been topdressed and seeded. Design for the Walker Park East Side Trail Connection is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2009. Construction is tentatively scheduled for fourth quarter 2009. Harmony Pointe Park is complete. Construction of David Lashley Park phase I is complete. Rodney Ryan Park is complete. The Davis Park Expansion masterplan is being designed and will the the 2010 Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Grant project is approved. A restroom for the park is currently out to bid. Gary Hampton Pavilion is complete. Shiloh trail has been constructed within the Mountain Ranch Subdivision and the developer has been reimbursed. Construction of the Finger Park pavilion is complete. Design of Doc Mashburn Park (Fairlane) is complete and approved by City Planning and Engineering. The City was awarded $50,000 from the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation grant program for the project. The project is scheduled to be advertised for bids in third quarter 2009. Project Description Current Status Other Park & Safety Improvements Installation of Wilson Park east bridge and renovations to the Parks and Recreation Office. Gary Hampton Softball Complex scoreboard replacement. Improvements to White River Baseball Field. Wilson Park bridge installation, pool parking lot improvements and trail connection were completed in July 2009. The office renovations began during the fourth quarter of 2007 and will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009. White River renovations began in the third quarter of 2008 and will be completed in the third quarter of 2009. 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. Staff has been working with Dave Evans as a consultant from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on the restoration of the stream in Red Oak Park. Park Staff visited the site with the regional Corps of Engineers project engineer and the City's Engineer and storm water engineer to determine the best course of action for the project. Staff will evaluate whether a combination of piping and natural stream restoration would work and could be permitted by the Corps of Engineers. Playground & Picnic Improvements Replacement of old equipment at playgrounds and picnic areas. Funds are to be used for a partial 50/50 matching Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant. Grant funding in the amount of $100,000 was awarded through the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for playground replacement, toddler playground equipment, and basketball courts for Sweetbriar and Davis Parks. Construction is complete and reimbursement has been received for the Bryce Davis and Sweetbriar Park playgrounds replacement. Remaining funds may be earmarked for future Sweetbriar stream restoration'?'»?? Lake Improvements An ADA accessible restroom will be installed to the Lake Fayetteville Boat dock recreation area. The Lake Sequoyah boat docks are being evaluated for replacement/renovation. $12,000 was approved to replace the bleacher cover at Field # 3, resod ballfield access, concession building renovations, and restripe the parking lot at Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex. The Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Pier is complete. Forestry, Safety, & ADA Compliance Funds are used for the Celebration of Trees give-away, a tree inventory, the Community Tree Planting Initiative program, and grants. Funds will also to be used for unforeseeable emergencies occurring due to inclement weather, vandalism, replacement, or renovation of park amenities to meet ADA Safety standards. The Celebration of Trees was planned to be moved in 2009 to the fall rather than spring as voted during the third quarter of 2008 by the Tree and Landscape Committee. However, due to the Ice Storm in January, staff determined it to be in the best interest of the Citizens to provide trees this spring and fall. The base work for the Mt. Sequoyah ADA access is complete. Paving is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2009. Lake Fayetteville Trails Projects include developing trail maps, mile markers, signs and kiosks. Signs have been designed and ordered and installation began in the sedond quarter. Trail kiosks have been installed in most locations. Staff is working with an Eagle Scout candidate to develop a kiosk and signage for the dog park rules at Lake Wilson. Project Description Current Status Gulley Park Improvements Funds will be used to add a parking area and a pavilion in Gulley Park. Construction of the Gulley Park pavilion was completed in the Second Quarter of 2009. 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 6% annually for five years on the unpaid balance. The City agreed to see 1.89 acres to the United Presbyterian Church for $68,000. The City also agreed to sell a conservation easement for this property to the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association for $179,500. This property has been names the Brooks-Hummel Nature Preserve by Resolution 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 fourth quarter for trail construction. Tree Escrow Funds from this project can be used in a variety of ways such as planting trees, maintaining trees with either a seasonal FTE or 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. This money should first be spent within the development and second within one mile and/or within the appropriate quadrant. A public lands hazard tree assessment and mitigation is in process. Staff is reviewing an option of contracting out some tree plantings for Fall 2009. Wilson Park Improvements Wilson Park is one of our City's oldest and most popular parks. The trail, built in the early 1990's, is now eroding and needs to be repaired. The trail also needs to be lighted for safety reasons and to help deter vandalism. The seven by forty foot rock wall by the swimming pool exit displays a beautiful flowerbed, but is deteriorating and needs repair. The condition of the wall is a safety concern. Design of the trail renovation began in late 2008 and is on-going. The survey and preliminary electrical engineering design are complete. Construction of the new pool wall is complete. $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $- FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION HMR COMPARISON 2006-2009 M a N N °'� M uo co co CD c0.48 N co N ar n n aN NO N 6a�n (+j�WC N N- In di aW0 W O(o N p) c �r0 N O (n 11. C) (1)NMC) N Orn CD��W (f)m WW MMO)(n �Mrpp �(t')V)A CD CO �N�� a �; :—c �I�(n-fA p^ tic; WORN ....:0) nMtfl� -�fA nNn $164, 166 $1 ',166 $1' t 1,188 158,65 $167 $154,067 '157,31 9 $1 '17 L6,-17 v4m -- is 7 $1; 1 fl $160,0 160,5 $1 1 167 1i rs 111 159,8 $17 $1 JANUARY FEBRUARY 0 J 0 >- 2 UJ Z J (1) D D D 3 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER ❑ 2006 ■ 2007 ❑ 2008 ❑ 2009