HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-02 - 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 Jim Meinecke Steve Hatfield Steve Meldrum Phil Jones Bill Waite, Jr. Craig Mauritson Phillip Watson Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting November 2, 2009 5:30 PM City Administration Building Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR AGENDA: 1. Approval of October 5, 2009 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: 2. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Walt Eilers 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. PRAB Motion: 4. Introduction of the new Trail Trekker Program: Tiffany Gauke and Brad Dutton, Recreation Programs Managers 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. 6. Other Business: 7. Adjournment PRAB Agenda — November 2, 2009 1 Upcoming City Council Items & Events: November 21st — Lights of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville Square Attachments: Agenda Items listed below: 1. PRAB Meeting Minutes: October 5, 2009 2. Senior Adult Center Name Proposal Reports: Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report CIP Report HMR Monthly Report PRAB Agenda — November 2, 2009 2 FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for October 5, 2009 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Wade Colwell at 5:34 p.m. on October 5, 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, Waite, P. Jones, Meldrum, Mauritson, and Watson were present. Hatfield and Meinecke were absent. Parks and Recreation Staff members Edmonston, Humphry, C. Jones, Gipson, and the audience were present. 1. Approval of September 14, 2009 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned to approve the minutes as written, and P. Jones seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 2. 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. Sherri Napier was not able to attend the meeting, so Edmonston spoke on her behalf. Edmonston said that the Adult Center is requesting to change their name from the Walker Park Senior Adult Center to the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center. Edmonston said that if you look at their programs, you will see that many of them are wellness programs. She said that the Parks Staff is recommending the name change, because it is a good proposal. Colwell said that one of the main programs, Meals on Wheels, is very important. It serves many seniors. Edmonston said she is excited about the programs. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends renaming the Senior Adult Center to Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center. According to the Park Naming Policy, names for park facilities are to be tabled for one month in order to allow for public input. 1 PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to accept the Staff recommendation to table the renaming of the Senior Adult Center located at Walker Park to the November 2, 2009 PRAB meeting according to the Park Naming Policy. Watson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 3. Lake Fayetteville Recreation Ordinance Amendment Proposal: Leif Olson, Strategic Planning & Internal Consultant Department Leif Olson has assisted Parks and Recreation on researching swimming in city lakes, as well as developing a special event form and ordinance amendment. Edmonston said that there have been several requests for swimming in the lake. One of the concerns is that septic tanks drain into the lake. She has talked to David Jurgens, the Utilities Department Director, who said that he is considering buying an e -coli tester for testing the water. This way, the City could test once a week. Olsen said that Parks and Recreation would tell them where swimming would be allowed in the lake. Edmonston introduced Bruce Dunn, who is interested in promoting the triathlons. She said there have been two events requested. Olsen said Lake Fayetteville was a good area for triathlons. He said his request has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Edmonston said that any requests would depend on the event and exactly what it would incur. Right now there is no great place for a large amount of people to gather at Lake Fayetteville. Humphry said that while Parks was working on the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Center, the water looked as thick as gumbo. Colwell said that a great example of a swimming beach is at Lake Wedington. He also said a couple of years ago, he saw a beach in Minnesota that was similar to the layout of Lake Fayetteville. He has been thinking about Lake Fayetteville. He says east of the boat dock there is a field on the north side of the lake. There are a lot of trees there for shade for parking. A bank can be sculpted in that area with a sand bottom for a swim beach and be roped off. It's one way to take some pressure off Wilson Pool and provide more recreational activities. Edmonston said that she has talked to David Jurgens. He told her that sand couldn't just be put out there. Some type of container would have to hold the sand in place. Colwell suggested that maybe gravel could be put there first. Humphry said that sand and gravel could be pretty costly. Colwell said it would be less expensive than maintaining a swimming pool. He then asked Olsen if the swimming areas around Fayetteville tested their water. 2 Olsen said he thought they did, but he wasn't sure about West Fork. One item that would be required for a swim beach would be full fledged restrooms. Colwell asked who does the water testing. Olsen said that the City would have to pay for the state to test it. The summer months without rain are the critical months. Colwell asked if there was any way the City could do the testing. Olsen said the state is a real stickler for the test. Watson asked if e -coli was the only thing they tested for, or is there more extensive testing. Olsen said they would primarily do e -coli and bacterial testing, and sometimes other tests. Edmonston said that the Health Department tested the Lake Fayetteville water one time, and it came back fine. Colwell asked Dunn about City liability for any events. Dunn said there are many triathlons in this country. They are sanctioned. The insurance and liability would protect the City. The race promoter is required to get the water test results before the race. Any sanctioned triathlon requires safety boats and lifeguards. The protocol is in place for safety. Lake Fayetteville is a great natural area, but it's not ready for prime time events. Events like mountain biking need to be promoted first, then when the swim area is ready, expand the program. Lots of people will want to come for events. Edmonston said maybe the first events can be fundraisers to help improve the area. Dunn said he would like to aim for an event next year. Edmonston said that one of the concerns is that a scuba diver might be required to look for debris such as old Christmas trees that are put in Lake Fayetteville every year. Dunn said that there was a protocol for lakes with issues. One way that has been used to clear a area in a lake is to take two boats with log chains to sweep the area. Watson asked how many events Dunn foresaw for the future. Dunn said that he would like off road events that can involve families for the first two to three years. He would like to start with one event for Lake Fayetteville next year. 3 Edmonston said that this request would have to go through the Ordinance Review Committee, and then to the City Council. Staff Recommendation: To request City Council approval of the amendment to the Lake Recreation Ordinance that would allow Parks and Recreation to grant Special Use for Events at Lake Fayetteville to include a swimming component as proposed. PRAB Motion: P. Jones motioned to accept the staff recommendation, and Mauritson seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 4. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Walt Eilers Eilers was not able to attend the meeting. Edmonston said they were still looking for an executive director. Two new board members have been elected. The Reading Railroad opened October 3. The Farmer's Market that is held on Sunday has a lot of customers. 5. Other Business: C. Jones said that the 36" water line is being installed across Gulley Park. It starts at Hwy 265. It will come up Township on the north side of the street. It turns on the east side of the church, and then goes across the park. The contractor bored under the creek to install encasement for the water line. There is orange fencing all around the construction area. Biendara said that there are geocaches all over Northwest Arkansas. Edmonston said that she appreciates her putting caches in and also checking them. Meldrum said he's notice there's not a lot of water in the Wilson Castle pond. Humphry told him it was being cleaned and repaired. 6. Adjournment Mauritson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Meldrum seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 4 From: Sherri Napier <fayseniorcenter@sbcglobal.net> To: Connie Edmonston<cedmonston@ci.fayetteville.ar.us> Date: 9/28/2009 3:07 PM Subject: Fw: Attached Image Attachments: Part.002 Connie I have attached some literature from a recent seminar I attended in Harrison presented by Beverly Dunlap, Program Supervisor from the Division of Aging and Adult Services in Little Rock. After the seminar I met with Beverly and discussed my efforts over the past two years to progress our center in Fayetteville in the direction for this certification. Beverly agreed to come to our center on September 16th and after making a two hour examination our center was given the designation of a Wellness Center. As you can see from the attached material we had to meet all six categories of Wellness. Not addressed in the material is future funding. With the onset of baby boomers retiring insurance companies are taking a look at funding senior centers that are designed as wellness centers. Each year the Federal and State Agencies give us less and less funding so we are always looking into ways to keep or increase our funding sources. I understand that our name is Walker Park Senior Adult Center. We would like to change that name to Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center. We are planning to have Beverly Dunlap, State Officials from Little Rock as well as Local Officials for a Wellness Certification presentation with a media release renaming the center upon the city council's approval. We feel that this name change and new certification will make us leaders in the area of senior centers for the State of Arkansas and position our center for future funding sources. Sherri Napier, Director Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center/ Fayetteville Meals on Wheels/ Greenland Senior Activity Center/ Westfork Senior Activity Center/ PH (479)-571-2920 CELL (479)-713-9984 "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." Forwarded Message ---- From: FAY SR CENTER <fayseniorcenter@sbcglobal.net> To: Sherri <fayseniorcenter@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 2:29:54 PM Subject: Attached Image 09/30/2009 WED 13:03 FAX 14795712983 FAY SR CENTER MOVING into WELLNESS The Transition of Senior Centers into Wellness Centers When the concept of transitioning the Arkansas Senior Centers to wellness centers was first discussed in 2003 wellness was defined as "an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence." The mission statement for the project was "to develop a plan that will optimize functional well-being and quality of life by providing wellness education programs for adults 50+." Eight Senior Centers, one in each region, were designated as pilot Wellness Centers. The designated centers were: Region 1- Newton County Senior Center, Region 2 -Salem Senior Center, Region 3 -St. Bernard's Life Center, Region 4 -Sheridan Senior Center, Region 5 -Dunbar Senior Center, Region 6 -Pope County Senior Center, Region 7 -Hope Senior Center, and Region 8 -Fort Smith Activity Center. We have since added five centers: DeWitt Senior Center, Crossett Senior Center, Festinger Memorial Senior Center, Searcy Senior center, and Woodruff County Senior Center. The DAAS (Division of Aging & Adult Services) identified 6 dimensions of wellness; intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, social, and vocational. • The Intellectual Dimension promotes one's mind to create a greater understanding and appreciation of oneself and others. This incorporates activities that stimulate the mind including (but not limited to): mental aerobics, computer classes, writing classes, reading clubs, investment clubs, current event discussions, etc.) • The Spiritual Dimension explores the search for meaning and purpose in life (not necessarily religion) and the development of a strong sense of personal values and ethics. Programs that develop positive attitudes toward aging assist younger generations to move forward in a positive manner, these can include (but are not limited to): intergenerational programs for people of varied ages, meditation, led discussion groups on self -exploration, studies of various philosophies and/or religions etc. • The Emotional Dimension is the awareness of ones feelings, the acceptance of those feelings, and the capacity to manage feelings and behaviors. Programs can include (but are not limited to): journal writing, support groups, self-help groups, music and art therapy, poetry writing, etc. • The Physical Dimension promotes physical activity, proper nutrition, medical screenings, safety, and self care. Programs may include (but are not limited to): tobacco cessation, exercise classes (yoga, PEPPI, PACE, stretch & flex, water aerobics, low impact aerobics, strength building, etc.), walking clubs, nutrition education, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, immunization, blood pressure checks, healthy recipe exchanges, speakers on health & nutrition topics, ETC. • The Social Dimension is the creation and maintenance of healthy relationships. Socialization has a positive effect on physical health and well-being. These [2002/005 09/30/2009 WED 13:03 FAX 14795712983 FAY SR CENTER 0003/005 activities include (but are not limited to): coffee & tea times, Red Hat Society, Road trips, dominos, cards, billiards, bingo, movies, parties, etc. • The Vocational Dimension is preparing for work in which one will gain personal satisfaction and find enrichment in one's life through work. This includes (but is not limited to): skill development & training, continuing education, G.E.D., Peer Leaders, Title V, various types of volunteerism, etc. Many programs can combine elements from more than one dimension of wellness. A garde •. _. g riing'program. can combine the social,physical (both in providing exercise and nutritional food), and spiritual dimensions. Travel can combine the social & intellectual dimensions. The combinations and possibilities are endless. As we have now entered 2006 and the first Baby Boomers are turning 60, we need to do all we can to create wellness circles within our centers. We need to provide for all dimensions of wellness and to draw in the younger and more active members of our older adult population. We need to keep people as healthy and active as possible for as long as possible. 09/30/2009 WED 13:03 FAX 14795712983 FAY SR CENTER Physical Activity and Fitness Quote sta [x]004/005 cc V. "Well ess.s a s �t l Weli*i for hea Charles B. Corbin Robert P. Pangrazi Arizona State University 0 Please Post President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201 (202) 690-9000 • FAX (202) 690-5211 ;term z general mote 09/30/2009 WED 13:04 FAX 14795712983 FAY SR CENTER 01005/005 WELLNESS Definition: The WHO (World Health Organization) states Health is more than the absence of disease. It is a state of optimal well being. Wellness is an interactive process of becoming aware of practicing healthy choices to create a more successful and balanced lifestyle. The key words in the first sentence are process, aware, choices, and success. • Process means that you never arrive at a point where there is no further possibility of improving. • Aware means that you are by nature continuously seeking more information about how you can improve • Choices mean that you have considered a variety of options and selected those that seem to be in your best interest. • Success is determined by you to be your personal collection of accomplishments for your life. Wellness is an alternative to the usual piecemeal way of looking at health. It is an integrated overview, balancing life's major functions. Wellness encompasses 6 dimensions: • Social • Vocational • Spiritual • Physical • Intellectual • Emotional Many wellness experts are now including one more dimension — Environmental Wellness. Trail Trekkers Mission: 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. Goals: • Pass knowledge of trial safety and etiquette to trail users • Decrease the number of incidents/accidents on trails • Increase usage of trails • Improve trail quality by reporting hazards and maintenance needs Description: Trail Trekkers is a volunteer based program guided by Fayetteville Park and Recreation. By foot or by bicycle, Trail Trekker volunteers will provide safety, education, and assistance to all trail users in the City of Fayetteville. This year-round program aims to take all measures possible to ensure that Park and Trail patrons are assisted and protected by positive community members. Who Can Volunteer: All trail users should display respect for the trails and other trails users. They are encouraged to report maintenance needs, vandalism or safety issues to the proper authorities. Those who wish to assume greater responsibility will be required to complete a back ground check, complete all elements of Trail Trekkers training, follow a schedule that they submit, and make reports when necessary. Duties of Trail Trekker Volunteers: Supply directions, maps and information Encourage compliance of trail rules and etiquette Report and/or perform light trail maintenance Assist with first aid needs Assist with minor bicycle repair Cooperate with Fayetteville Police Department if the need arises. Trail Trekkers Volunteers will be supplied with vests for identification purposes, a small first aid kit, supplies for minor bike repairs, emergency and key contact phone numbers, and maps. It is necessary for each Trail Trekkers volunteer to carry a cell phone. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION MEETING: Thursday, November 126, 5:30pm at the Walker Room in Fayetteville Public Library. PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE FUND REPORT PRAB Meeting of November 2009 REPORT BY: TRACIE A. MARTIN 10/28/2009 12:24 NORTHWEST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE Approved Original Amount YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project 85,891.01 2009 1.5 Hoskins/Scull Creek Trail $ 1,244.11 Multiple $ 155,705.00 Salem Meadows (8/1/05, 6/5/06 & 11/6/06) 277,849.14 2010 $ 325,000.00 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 47,545.75 2012 $ 70,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 70,000.00 Davis Expansion TBD Gary Hampton Shade Structures $529,710.69 Total 2009-2012 $435,822.11 Total Approved Expenditures $93,888.58 Total Unencumbered 2009-2012 NORTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE YR TO BE SPENT 2009 897.27 2010 71,506.35 2011 25,810.44 2012 $98,214.06 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 $ 1,534.00 $43,073.08 $ 1,534.00 Gulley BioSwale Total Approved Expenditures $55,140.98 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) 30,556.91 2010 $ 8/6/2007 $ 217,000.00 Wilson Trail 268,577.23 2011 $ 109.85 8/6/2007 $ 30,000.00 Wilson Pool Rock Wall 7,457.82 2012 $ 1,913.51 6/2/2008 $ 70,000.00 Finger Park Pavilion $ - 6/2/2008 $ 52,121.00 Mountain Ranch Trail $ 245,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 245,000.00 Wilson Park Trail Renovations and Lights $306,591.96 Total 2009-2012 $248,487.47 Total Approved Expenditures $58,104.49 Total Unencumbered 2009-2012 SOUTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT 2009 129,542.05 2010 56,185.59 2011 5,493.08 2012 $191,220.72 Total 2009-2012 Banked Land Approved Original Amount Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ 50,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 50,000.00 White River Baseball Field $ 75,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 75,000.00 Mount Sequoyah Pavilion Access $125,000.00 Total Approved Expenditures $66,220.72 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 riM M (v, ((00 CO N M p r n Tr N co N`- n Lo 1'cpO fl CO O(O ON�m C61-0) O (n �C) CONMr (O Orn 00 _O, (O CAOW Ti- ‘-N co (n �MI� �(0 V3 fD CO a,N-, a O� in.. _- ^--6y On fA 0)0es� "O MfA (0 rN - Vim O'r M a�� M coCOnN ^ m� �N� n - a N- 1.-- n NCM nn nOaaO CD $164, 166 $1 ',166 $1' t 1,188 158,65 $167 $154,067 '157,31 9 $1 '17 (�� a»m-- �7 _ ins oo�(O CD m <» (D� va69 _ 159,8 $17 $1 JANUARY FEBRUARY 0 2 J 0 Q Z J U) D D D 0 3 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER ❑ 2006 ■ 2007 ❑ 2008 ❑ 2009