HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-05 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff Connie Edmonston, Director Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Alan Spann, Recreation Superintendent Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary aye?ttvt1e Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Steve Meldrum - Chair Terry Lawson Jonathan Leonard Phillip McKnight Richie Lamb Phillip Watson -Vice Chair John M. Paul David Proffitt Chuck Maxwell Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting August 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building Room 111 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR AGENDA: 1. Approval of July 1, 2013 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: 2. Regional Park Donation Presentation by Jim Cherry 3. BGSO Monthly Report: Byron Humphry, Parks Maintenance Superintendent 4. Trail Naming for Clear Creek and Scull Creek Trails: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator Staff Recommendation: To approve the proposed names of trail. According to the City's Facility Naming Policy, the item is tabled until the next PRAB meeting in order to allow for public input. If approved by PRAB, the naming of the trails will be presented to City Council for final approval. PRAB Motion: To table the naming of the trails until the September meeting to allow time for public input according to the Naming Parks and Trails Policy. 5. Special Bond Election: See attached City Council Agenda Item for August 6th meeting. 6. Other Business: 7. Adjournment Upcoming City Council Items & Events: Aug 2 Dive In Movie — Little Giants Aug 6 Aug 8 Approval of a contract with Pick -It Construction for the construction of the Wilson Park Pool Buildings Renovation is on the City Council agenda. Gulley Park Concert — Uncrowned Kings August 5, 2013 PRAB Agenda 1 Attachments: Agenda Items listed below: 1. July 1, 2013 PRAB Meeting Minutes 2. Trail Naming for Clear Creek and Scull Creek Trails 3. Special Bond Election Reports: HMR Monthly Report August 5, 2013 PRAB Agenda a evfle Alt%A H'•M1' FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes for July 1, 2013 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Steve Meldrum at 5:30 p.m. in Room 111 at the City Administration Building at 113 West Mountain Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Leonard, Maxwell, Lamb, Meldrum, Lawson, and Watson and were present. McKnight, Paul, and Proffitt were absent Staff members Edmonston, Humphry, Spann, Gist, and Thomas were in attendance. AGENDA: 1. Welcome to new PRAB member Richie Lamb!! 2. Approval of June 3, 2013 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: Leonard motioned to accept the minutes as written, and Maxwell seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-0 by voice vote. 3. Yvonne Richardson Community Center Presentation: Tenisha Gist, Director Using a PowerPoint presentation, Gist spoke about the many programs the YRCC provides. Some of the programs are Spring Break Camp, Summer Fun4Kids Camp, Fall FUNdango, Kid Crops, X -Factor Homeschool PE, and Pickleball. They also host monthly and annual community events that are free to the public such as: LifeSource Food Basket, Thanksgiving Bingo Dinner, and a Community Christmas Party. The facility can also be rented for very reasonable prices. 1 4. NW AR Horseshoe Pitching Association Presentation: Alan Clark, President Clark said the Association began in 1980, and partnered with the City fourteen years ago. They build the horseshoe pits at Walker Park at that time. There are thirty members, and the Association hosts the state tournament every third year. Sometimes sanctioned tournaments are hosted. The pits are also open to the public. Edmonston commented that the Association maintains their area and build their own courts. The City helps with money when needed. She said one member is a two time world horseshoe champ. Meldrum asked if any tournaments were coming up. Clark replied that there would be one in about two weeks. He added that that the thing he likes about horseshoes is that the people that play are good people. Meldrum asked if there was anything that Parks and Recreation could do to help them. He added that it might not be possible, but he asks the question for every group that makes a presentation to PRAB. Clark replied that a water tap with good potable water would be nice. Meldrum noted that Edmonston was writing down the request. 5. BGSO Status: Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent Humphry said BGSO was still working on updates on their master plan. They received information about the streamside protection plan. They may make the August meeting, but it will probably be September. Lawson wanted to know if PRAB had to accept the master plan as a package deal, or if there were portions they didn't like, would it be ok to tell BGSO that. Edmonston replied that recommendations would be allowed. Maxwell wanted to know who controlled the lease agreement. Edmonston said the City Attorney would write it. 2 Humphry said the master plan needed to be nailed down before anything could be done with the lease. 6. Other Business: Edmonston said HMR is down a little, but it's still ok. It will be better when the kids come back to town. Edmonston introduced Alan Spann, who is the new Recreation Superintendent. He took Chase Gipson's place. Humphry shared a before and after picture of the prairie where the controlled burn was held. It's now full of beautiful flowers. The location is the NW corner of Lake Fayetteville, just off Powell St. Maxwell said that the three scouts working on the bridge have almost finished the work. They need some assistance clearing. Humphrey added that the boardwalk they built looks amazing. Edmonston said she would like to have a ribbon cutting when it's finished. She also said that the Wilson pool looks phenomenal. Spann added that 450 people showed up on the opening day. Meldrum wanted to know how the little tennis courts were coming along. Humphry said they turned out really well. 7. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:18 pm. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas 3 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS a TTe rev ale ENGINEERING DIVISION 1 123 West Mountain i1rV FayetleviRe, ARR 72737911 ARKANSAS Phone 14791444.3443 MEMO: To: Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board From: Fayetteville Active Transportation Advisory Committee Date: July 15, 2013 Subject: Trail Naming Request On July 10th, 2013 the Fayetteville Active Transportation Advisory Committee unanimously approved a motion to forward the following trail name recommendations to the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review and public comment according the park and trail facilities naming policy. Clear Creek Trail This 2.25 mile long trail will extend west from Lake Fayetteville along Clear Creek to Ball Street (see map below). The trail is planned to be completed by late 2013. In the future, this trail will likely extend on west along Clear Creek to the Willow Creek Women's Hospital. The name "Clear Creek Trail" is consistent with the practice of naming trails after the creek which they follow. Scull Creek Trail This 3/4 mile long trail extends north along Scull Creek and Mud Creek to meet Clear Creek Trail near Ball St (see map below). The Active Transportation Advisory Committee agreed that the name "Scull Creek Trail" should be extended north to Clear Creek Trail for continuity even though it will technically follow a section of Mud Creek before the confluence with Clear Creek. The continuation of the "Scull Creek Trail" name was favored to avoid confusion with the current "Mud Creek Trail" which extends east from Scull Creek Trail south of Joyce Blvd. Alan Long Active Advisory Committee Chair Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD14791521-1316 113 West Monntaln- Fayettev;Re AR 72701 Legend Proposed "Scull Creek Trail" Proposed "Clear Creek Trail" Existing Multi -Use Trail Multi -Use Nature Trail ---- Park Trail — Sidewalk Connection Bike Lane __— Bike Lane/Shared Lane __- Shared Lane ▪ t Fayetteville City Limits Proposed "Clear Creek Trail" 2.25 Miles Lake Fayetteville Park & Trail Proposed "Scull Creek Trail" Extension 0.75 Miles A EScull & Clear Creek Trails 3.0 Miles Johnson Clear Creek Trails, Inc. Boulder Construction "111M g 1 PI Sp gd 1 1R 72-62 479 -50 9664 General Contractors dy2. ,V1�C tLevi1e ARKANSAS D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 2 of 8 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE www.accessfayetteville.org CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and City Council Thru: Don Marr,Chief of Staff From: Paul A Becker PA D Date: July 30, 2013 Subject: Ordinance To Call a Special Election for HMR Bonds PROPOSAL: In May, 2013 the Advertising and Promotion Commission passed a resolution requesting the City call a special election to consider an extension of the current HMR Bonds. The payment of bonds would be extended for 25 years at the same total principal and interest payment amount as currently made annually. Therefore, the current amounts paid for debt service would remain the same. To accomplish this, the voters would be asked to approve three questions on the ballot. Question one would request approximately $1,500,000 in new bonds to refund the current outstanding bonds. Question two would request $6,900,000 in new bonds to fund a portion of an expansion to the Walton Arts Center. The final request would be to approve $3,500,000 of new bonds to fund certain improvements to the Regional Park. Specifically baseballsoftball fields, soccer fields and related facilities at the Regional Park would be partially funded. It is important to understand this is not a new tax. It would not cost the taxpayer any more money. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the approval of this ordinance to call for a special election on November 12, 2013 to decide the above questions. $UDGET IMPACT: None D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 3 of 8 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE CALLING AND SETTING A DATE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE QUESTIONS OF THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF (1) NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003, (2) NOT TO EXCEED $6,900,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF WALTON ARTS CENTER, AND (3) NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX AND TOURISM REVENUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED REGIONAL PARK; PLEDGING THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EXISTING ONE PERCENT (1.00%) HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORIGINALLY LEVIED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2310 TO THE PAYMENT OF THE REFUNDING BONDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY WHEREAS, under the authority of Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act") and pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 adopted on March 1, 1977, and as subsequently amended (the "Levying Ordinance"), the City has previously levied a one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption; and D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 4 of B Page 2 Ordinance No. WHEREAS, under the authority of the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 4488 adopted on May 20, 2003, the City has previously issued and there are presently outstanding $1,875,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"), which Series 2003 Bonds are secured by the pledge of and lien upon the City's receipts of the A&P Tax; and WHEREAS, the City's Advertising and Promotion Commission (the "Commission") by resolution adopted on May 13, 2013, has recommended that the City assist in (i) the completion of the proposed Walton Arts Center expansion and renovation (the "Walton Arts Center Improvements") and (ii) the acquisition, construction and equipping of a regional park (the "Park Improvements") through the issuance of its capital improvement bonds; and WHEREAS, the Commission has determined and the City Council concurs that the Walton Arts Center is a cultural arts and (2008 Repl.) §26-75-606 and a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and entertainment facility and its expansion and renovation will constitute a "tourism project" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated (1998 Repl.) §14-170-205 which will secure and develop tourism and thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the City and its people; and WHEREAS, the Commission has further determined and the City Council concurs that the City's proposed regional park will constitute a "public recreation facility" and "city park" within the meaning of Arkansas Code Annotated WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a critical need for a source of revenue to finance the Walton Arts Center Improvements and the Park Improvements, and that the receipts of the A&P Tax could be so utilized, but only upon refunding or redemption of the Series 2003 Bonds; and WHEREAS, if approved by the electors of the City, the City has determined to issue (1) its refunding bonds in principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds") for the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (2) its capital improvement bonds in principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds') for the purpose of financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (3) its capital improvement revenue bonds in principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion of the Park Improvements, which Refunding Bonds, Walton Arts Center D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 5 of 8 Page 3 Ordinance No. Bonds and Park Bonds are to be equally and ratably secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of the A&P Tax; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to call a special election on the issuance by the City of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton Arts Center Bonds and the Park Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas: Section 1: That under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly the Advertising and Promotion Commission Act and Title 14, Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue Bond Act"), and subject to approval by the electors of the City as provided in Section 2 below, there is hereby authorized the issuance of (1) the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds") for the purpose of refunding the Series 2003 Bonds, (2) the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion of the Walton Arts Center Improvements, and (3) the City's Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax and Tourism Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion of the Park Improvements. Any bonds approved by the electors of the City may thereafter be issued in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the respective principal amount(s) approved by the City's electors. Such bonds as are issued by the City will be secured on a parity basis by a pledge of and a lien upon the receipts of the A&P Tax. Section 2: That there be, and there is hereby called, a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at which election there shall be submitted to the electors of the City the questions of the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton Arts Center Bonds and the Park Bonds. Section 3: That the questions shall be placed on the ballot for the special election in substantially the following forms: Ouestion One: There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the question of the issuance of refunding bonds in principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (the "Refunding Bonds"), pursuant to Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act"), for the purpose of refunding the City's outstanding D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 6 of 8 Page 4 Ordinance No. Hotel and Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Series 2003 Bonds"). If the issuance of the Refunding Bonds is approved, the Refunding Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption. Vote on the question by placing an "X" in question, either for or against: FOR the issuance of Refunding Bonds in $1,500,000 AGAINST the issuance of Refunding Bonds $1,500,000 Question Two: one of the squares following the principal amount not to exceed 0 in principal amount not to exceed There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the question of the issuance of capital improvement bonds in principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 (the "Walton Arts Center Bonds"), pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue Bond Act") and Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act"), for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the expansion and renovation of the Walton Arts Center located within Fayetteville, (the "Walton Arts Center Improvements"). If the issuance of the Walton Arts Center Bonds is approved, the Walton Arts Center Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption. D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 7 of 8 Page 5 Ordinance No. Vote on the question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the question, either for or against: FOR the issuance of Walton Arts Center Bonds in principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements 0 AGAINST the issuance of Walton Arts Center Bonds in principal amount not to exceed $6,900,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the Walton Arts Center Improvements 0 Question Three: There is submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the question of the issuance of capital improvement bonds in principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the "Park Bonds"), pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 170, Subchapter 2 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Tourism Revenue Bond Act") and Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 6 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the "Advertising and Promotion Commission Act"), for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a regional park owned by and located within the City of Fayetteville, which may include baseball fields, soccer fields and related facilities (the "Park Project"). If the issuance of the Park Bonds is approved, the Park Bonds shall be secured by a pledge of and lien upon the receipts of an existing one percent (1.00%) tax (the "A&P Tax") levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 2310 upon the gross receipts or gross proceeds (i) derived from renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing hotel or motel accommodations for profit within the boundaries of the City and (ii) of restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry -out restaurants, concession stands, convenience stores, grocery store -restaurants, caterers and similar businesses within the boundaries of the City engaged in the business of selling prepared food for on -premises or off -premises consumption. Vote on the question by placing an "X" in one of the squares following the question, either for or against: FOR the issuance of Park Bonds in principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping the Park Improvements ❑ AGAINST the issuance of Park Bonds in principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping the Park Improvements 0 D. 4 Special Election for HMR Bonds Page 8 of 8 Page 6 Ordinance No. Section 4: That the election shall be held and conducted and the vote canvassed and the results declared under the law and in the manner now provided for Arkansas municipal elections unless otherwise provided in the Advertising and Promotion Commissions Act or the Tourism Revenue Bond Act, and only qualified voters of the City shall have the right to vote at the election. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the special election by one advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, the publication to be not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the election. Section 5: That the results of the special election shall be proclaimed by the Mayor, and his proclamation shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. The proclamation shall advise that the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless attacked in the Circuit Court of Washington County within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of the proclamation. Section 6: That the Mayor and the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City, be, and they hereby are authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to call and hold the special election as herein provided and, if the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the Walton Arts Center Bonds and/or the Park Bonds are approved by the electors, to perform all acts of whatever nature necessary to carry out the authority conferred by this Ordinance. Section 7: That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 8: That it is hereby ascertained and declared that there is a critical need to obtain an additional source of revenue to finance needed capital improvements, including the Walton Arts Center Project and the Park Project, all in order to promote and protect the peace, health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City. It is, therefore, declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety shall be in force and effect immediately from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of August, 2013. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer $300,000 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2009-2013 - $250,000 0.-a T ., - �, cgtt' R.ag _ , :ksn ag$ sg ki I J -b s4 fi ti;;4 '"In spa os ..- �� $`b 1, $� .' r g lY' ' ' 1 ■2009 ❑2010 El 2011 ■ 2012 ■2013 $200,000 $200,000 $150,000 100,000 $$50,00011 I I I I !Re " I I I I I I I I I , $ Q Z Q 7 0 W J 0_ < Q Q 2 } 2 W - z J 0 7 Q W 2 w in W 0 0 W 2 z W 2 Lu Year to Date 2009 2010 Comparison $ 1,266,373 I $ 1,236,147 I $ 1,293,938I $ 1,443,933 I $ 1,498,708 Total 2011 2012 2013 RiFnanclal ServlceMMR Repods42013 HMR RepoM1a102013 HMR Report YTD 2012-2013 3.8% YTD 2012-2013 $54,775