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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Public Meeting
Hamestring Tributary Restoration
through Red Oak Park
5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009
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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
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Public Meeting
Hamestring Tributary Restoration
through Red Oak Park
5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009
Existing Conditions and Explanation of Problem:
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• 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
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5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009
II. Where Have We Been? (continued)
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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
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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
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IV. Where Are We Going?
Public Meeting
Hamestring Tributary Restoration
through Red Oak Park
5:30 PM Thursday, November 19, 2009
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• 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
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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.
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