HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-07 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff
Connie Edmonston, Director
Chase Gipson, Recreation Superintendent
Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent
Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent
Carole Jones, Park Planner
Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Brian Bailey Steve Meldrum
Jennifer Hazelrigs
Michael Lindsey
Riley Mason
Jim Meinecke - Chair
Quin Thompson
Bill Waite, Jr.
Phillip Watson
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
March 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building Room 111
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR
AGENDA:
1. Approval of February 7, 2011 PRAB Meeting Minutes:
PRAB Motion:
2. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Michael Lindsey
3. Recreation Programs Report: Chase Gipson, Recreation Superintendent
4. Native Grass Program Report: Byron Humphry, Park Maintenance
Superintendent
5. Other Business:
6. Adjournment:
Upcoming City Council Items & Events:
March 5 and 19
March 12
March 25
April 4
The Ozark Off -Road Cyclists are hosting the Lake Fayetteville Trail
Enhancement Initiative (see attached flyer).
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) is hosting the annual
Riparian Project. Volunteers will be planting trees in Gulley Park as well as
other cities in northwest Arkansas.
Last day of registration for Adult Spring Softball
Adult Spring Softball season begins.
Attachments: Agenda Items listed below:
1. February 7, 2011 PRAB Meeting Minutes
Lake Fayetteville Trail Enhancement Initiative
Reports:
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report
CIP Report
HMR Monthly Report
March 7, 2011 PRAB Agenda 1
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FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes for February 7, 2011
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was
called to order by Byron Humphry at 5:40 p.m. in Room 111 at the City
Administration Building at 113 West Mountain Street in Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Bailey, Hazelrigs,
Meinecke, Watson, Thompson, Waite, and Meldrum were present. Mason
and Lindsey were absent. Staff members Humphry, Gipson, Jumper, and
Thomas were in attendance.
1. Election of 2011 Officers: Chairman and Vice -Chair
PRAB Motion: Waite motioned to elect Meinecke Chairman, and
Meldrum Vice -Chair. Watson seconded the motion. Motion passed
7-0-0 by voice vote.
2. Appointment of PRAB Member to the following designated
committees:
Active Transportation Advisory Committee:
Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Board of Directors:
Michael Lindsey
PRAB Motion for the Active Transportation PRAB member:
Bailey motioned to appoint Thompson to the committee, and
Meldrum seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
PRAB Motion for the Botanical Garden PRAB member:
Meinecke motioned to keep Lindsey on the committee, and Waite
seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
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3. Approval of January 3, 2011 PRAB Meeting Minutes:
PRAB Motion: Meinecke motioned to accept the minutes as
written, and Meldrum seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice
vote.
4. Rowing Club of Northwest Arkansas Presentation: Chris
Christoffel and Kim Stauss
Staff Recommendation: Approve Staff to draft an agreement with
the Rowing Club of Northwest Arkansas to utilize Lake Fayetteville
for their activities and storage of boats. The Club will be
responsible for constructing and securing the boat racks according
to the specs approved by Parks Staff. Club will be responsible for
maintaining the grounds according to park standards around their
facility. Members will be responsible for paying the Non -Motorized
Boating Fee. The club will utilize a rescue boat that will be docked
at the marina and will be responsible for the stall rental and
annual boating fee.
Allyn Lord, a participant of the Rowing Club of Northwest
Arkansas, said that there were 40+ individuals in the club. She
said there were benefits to the club, such as promoting a healthier
lifestyle, promoting teamwork, and raising awareness of Lake
Fayetteville. The Rowing Club is both recreational and competitive.
In Fall 2009 the club was formed. In Spring 2010, the boats were
purchased. Lord said that one of their goals was to conduct
fundraisers. They are requesting boats slips, access to water and
electricity, and a space to build boat racks.
Michele James, another Rowing Club member, said that the model
sitting on the table represents the type of boat rack they would
build. The club won't tear up the site any more than necessary.
The racks would use 6 x 6 cedar posts with pipe.
Thompson asked if the boats would be covered.
James said yes, they would be, eventually.
Humphry said that the Parks staff thinks the Rowing Club would
be good for Lake Fayetteville. They will pay a user fee, will pay a
rental fee for the slip, and would have a safety boat.
Meldrum said that it would be a good use of resources.
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Thompson said that he thought it would increase the usage of the
lake.
Meinecke asked how often the safety boat would go out.
Lord replied that every time the boats went out, the safety boat
would go out.
Thompson wanted to know if there would be a contract, and how it
would be handled.
Humphry said that there would be a contract, and the Parks staff
would have to approve it.
Hazelrigs asked what type of goal the club would have. She wanted
to know if it would be practice or competition.
James said there would be no competition for awhile. Right now
it's just recreation. The club would be there on weekends.
Kim Stuass, another member of the Rowing Club, said that the
goal is to eventually compete.
Lord said that when they saw the boats, they will want to try it.
Meldrum said that maybe the rules could be tweaked for the right
of way.
Meinecke asked if each person had to buy a permit, or was the
permit sold by the boat.
Humphry said for anything non -motorized, such as a kayak, a
permit has to be bought for each person.
Watson wanted to know how many people fish at Lake Fayetteville,
as well as kayak.
Humphry said that he couldn't remember the numbers, but it was
in the 2010 annual report.
Watson asked how much noise the club would make on the water.
Lord said the only noise would be the person that yelled "Row!"
Waite asked if PRAB could approve it for one season, and then
revisit it.
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Humphry said that all contracts are annual, so it would be
revisited.
Meinecke said that the fishermen may be blocked in some areas
from fishing.
Lord said that the club prefers the middle of the lake.
PRAB Motion: Watson motioned to accept the Staff
recommendation for the Rowing Club of Northwest Arkansas, and
Thompson seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
5. Botanical Garden Monthly Report: Michael Lindsey
Lindsey was not able to attend the meeting, so Meinecke orally read
the report. The Garden has been certified by the Arkansas
Department of Education as a Teacher Education Certification Center.
It has also been certified as a Monarch Butterfly Way Station, as well
as a National Wildlife Federation Wildlife Habitat. The Garden is
offering free admission through February. The end of the year
fundraising campaign brought in $52,000. On February 28, the
Botanical Garden volunteers will be honored. Three new features for
the Gardens are: demonstration gardens, the opening of the Butterfly
House, and a gift shop.
6. Parkland Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planning
Superintendent
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park Quadrant:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
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Summit Place PZD
Community by Design
TMS Development, Inc.
Approximately 1/4 -mile east of
College Avenue on the south
side of Township Street
NE
169 single family
30.77 acres
2.86 acres
$162,240
Gulley Park (28 acres), Craft
Park (5.6 acres), Brooks -
Hummel Nature Preserve
(13.8 acres) and Gordon Long
Park (6.6 acres)
Money in lieu. The previous
development paid $27,750 for
50 single family units in 2008
Staff Recommendation:
based on PRAB's
recommendation to accept
money in lieu on September
12, 2005.
Money in lieu for additional
119 units
Calculation: 169 single family
units proposed
X $960/per unit = $162,240
-$27,750 previously paid
= $134,490 (balance)
Developer's Comments:
Justification: Gulley Park, Craft Park, Brooks -
Hummel Nature Preserve and
Gordon Long Park are located within
one mile of the development.
Annual Maintenance Cost: None
Jumper said that Summit Place is located east of College and south of
Township.
Meldrum asked if it was in the NE quadrant.
Jumper said yes.
Meldrum wanted to know if there was anywhere that any trails would
connect to Summit Place.
Jumper said a trail was planned to connect on the south property
line. Also, a trail will connect at the cul-de-sac and will go through the
project.
Brian Teague, one of the developers, said that the development project
is being made more marketable. They are looking at ways to get rid of
driveways and garage doors facing the greenspace. They want the
front porch to face the greenspace, and have a back corridor for cars.
PRAB Motion: Meldrum motioned to accept the Staff
recommendation, and Thompson seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by
voice vote.
7. 2010 Annual Parks & Recreation Report: Connie Edmonston,
Parks & Recreation Director
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According to Article II, Chapter 33.018 (B) in the Fayetteville Code
of Ordinances, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to prepare
an annual report to City Council. Once approved by PRAB, this
document will be forwarded to the City Council.
Humphry said that PRAB must approve the annual Parks and
Recreation report before it can go before the City Council.
Waite said Parks did a great job on the report.
Meinecke agreed, and said that it was an amazing report, with lots
of information.
Meldrum commented that the revenue is coming back.
Meinecke said that the bad weather probably helped the revenue,
with the people stranded in Fayetteville staying in motels.
PRAB Staff Recommendation: To approve the 2010 Annual
Report to be presented to City Council.
PRAB Motion: Waite motioned to accept the Parks and Recreation
2010 Annual Report and Meinecke seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-
0 by voice vote.
8. Regional Park Update:
Jumper said there was no update.
9. Other Business:
Meldrum asked about the issue brought up at January's meeting
about the Wilson Park construction by a guest. Meldrum said when
he went to look at the problem, he couldn't find the complaint area.
Watson said that he found an area where the grass hasn't grown back
Jumper said that was the area that had some gravel overflow on the
sidewalk.
Meinecke read to the group the upcoming events.
Meldrum asked if PRAB will have any issues with the Streamside
Ordinance. He wanted to know what the impact would be.
Humphry said that concerns have been expressed to the group. There
are some allowances for removing invasive plants. Existing areas will
be grandfathered in, but future projects will be affected.
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Jumper said that the ordinance has allowances, and also has
information to explain what is and is not allowed, for both private
citizens and municipalities.
Meldrum said that it will be more expensive.
Hazelrigs asked if the ordinance would affect lighting and benches.
Humphry said it didn't talk about lighting, but would probably affect
the trails. Parks is concerned about existing structures.
Hazelrigs said the ballfields could be built, but possibly not the
facilities.
Humphry said there will be a limitation on ballfields, and that will
have to be carefully considered in the future. There are different types
of restrictions.
Watson wanted to know if Regional Park has been looked at.
Jumper said everything affected is manageable.
10. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas
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PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE FUND REPORT
PRAB Meeting of March 2011
REPORT BY: TRACIE A. MARTIN
NORTHWEST PARK DISTRICT
BALANCE
117,991.42
52,334.61
8,633.00
141.36
$179,100.39
YEAR TO BE SPENT
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total 2011 - 2014
Approved Original Amount
Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
1.5 Hoskins/Scull Creek Trail $ 168.11 Multiple $ 155.70500 Salem Meadows (8/1/05. 6/5/06 & 11/6/06)
$ 29,690.36 N/A $ 39,578.00 Red Oak Park
$ 41,790.12 12/2/2008 $ 70,000.00 Davis Expansion
$ 50,000.00 CIP 2010 $ 50,000.00 Davis Expansion
$ 55,000.00 CIP 2011 $ 55,000.00 Davis Expansion
$176,648.59
Total Approved Expenditures
$2,451.80 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014
NORTHEAST PARK DISTRICT
BALANCE
Approved Original Amount
YR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
$ 17,235.08 8/6/2007 $ 62,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion
$ 16,000.00 12/2/2008 $ 16,000.00 Gulley Park House Demo Site Prep
39,822.62 2011 $ 10,000.00 CIP 2010 $ 10,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion/Restroom Site
27,521.04 2012 $ 5,000.00 BA $ 5,000.00 Gulley Drainage Improvements
2,611.88 2013 $ 5,976.00 Council 4/5/10 $ 35,295.00 Veterans Memorial Park Improvement
55.26 2014 $ 10,000.00 CIP 2011 $ 10,000.00 Gulley Playground Resurfacing
$70,010.80
Total 2011 - 2014
$64,211.08
Total Approved Expenditures
$5,799.72 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014
SOUTHWEST PARK DISTRICT
BALANCE
Approved Original Amount
YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
.74 Sowder/Scull Creek Trail $ 1,464.11 Multiple $ 200,000.00 Harmony Pointe Park (10/2/06 & 1/8/07)
$ 763.51 6/2/2008 $ 70.00000 Finger Park Pavilion
(0.00) 2011 $ 4,404.00 12/2/2008 $ 245,000.00 Wilson Park Trail Renovations and Lights
21,069.94 2012 $ 2,900.00 CIP 2010 $ 2,900.00 Wilson Park Trail Renovations and Lights
6,352.52 2013 $ 15,000.00 CIP 2011 $ 15.000.00 Wilson Park Pool
21.66 2014
$27,444.12 Total 2011 - 2014
$24,531.62
Total Approved Expenditures
$2,912.50 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014
SOUTHEAST PARK DISTRICT
BALANCE
55,248.57
6,377.89
73,457.80
106.71
$135,190.97
YEAR TO BE SPENT Banked Land
2011
2012
2013
2014
Total 2011 - 2014
Approved Original Amount
Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
$ 0.00 12/2/2008 $ 34.398,77 Mount Sequoyah Pavilion Access
$ 9,921.00 CIP 2010 $ 16,000.00 Walker Park Entry/Kiosk
$ 90,000.00 CIP 2011 $ 90,000.00 Lake Sequoyah Boat Docks
$ 594.77 2010 $ 28.880.00 White River Baseball
$100,515.77
Total Aooroved Expenditures
$34,675.20 Total Unencumbered 2011-2014
Number of Acres approved by PRAB
Listed by Subdivision
Acres
Date to PRAB
Quadrant
Engineer/ Developer
YTD approved
0
Money in Lieu approved by PRAB
Amount
Date to PRAB
Quadrant
Engineer/ Developer
Listed by Subdivision
Summit Place PZD
$ 134,490
2/7/2011
NE
Community By Design
Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission Approval.
YTD approved
$ 134,490 1
Project Title
Project Description
Project Status
Skate Park
The construction of a new skate park facility located at Walker Park
as well as installation of camera and connecting sidewalk.
An infrared camera has been installed to monitor the skate park. Bids
for connecting sidewalks to the Skate Park will be obtained in the
second quarter of 2011. Construction is anticipated in the third
quarter.
Lights of the Ozarks
The Lights of the Ozarks display was initiated in 1993 by the
Chamber of Commerce. The Advertising & Promotion (A&P)
Commission gave $40,000 the first year to help establish the event.
For the past 16 years, the City has installed the lights and the
Chamber of Commerce and the A&P Commission have organized
related events. Over 500,000 lights are displayed from
Thanksgiving until New Years Eve. The A&P Commission
estimates over 200,000 people come to view the display. It is one of
the most popular winter festivals in Fayetteville.
Staff removed the 2010 display during the first quarter. The 2011
installation will begin in October and end with the lighting ceremony
which is scheduled to be held on November 19. During the second
quarter staff will apply for assistance through the A&P Commission
which has awarded funding in previous years.
Regional Park Development
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommends the
development of a Regional Park based upon data from public
meetings, citizen survey results, a one day steering committee
meeting, and interviews with public officials, staff, and community
leaders. Possible facilities include baseball, soccer, and softball
complexes, as well as trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts,
pavilions, picnic tables/grills/benches, disc golf, and multi purpose
fields. Park facilities would be developed on a priority basis
depending upon public desires. With the request for the Lewis
Soccer Complex to be returned to the University of Arkansas, there
is an urgent need to relocate this facility. Due to the poor condition
of the Walker Park Baseball Complex, it needs to be replaced as
soon as possible.
The City has received the 200 acre donation. The City surveyor is
scheduled to begin marking the north boundary line of the park
property in the first quarter.
Neighborhood Park Development
This project consists of the development/upgrades of City
neighborhood parks. Included in this project is the development of
over 20 acres of park land distributed across the City. Bryce Davis
Park is located in the NW quadrant, north of Wedington Drive and
west of Salem Road and has been expanded to a community park.
Sidewalks and a pavilion are currently under construction.
Additionally, a parking area is planned to be constructed in 2011.
These lands are currently in the City's park system and are in need
of development.
The Davis Park Expansion has begun. A restroom and dog park were
completed in 2010. Construction documents for the parking lot are in
progress. Installation of the north pavilion and sidewalk began in
2010 and will be completed in 2011. Design development for St.
Joseph Park is anticipated to begin in the first quarter.
Other Park & Safety Improvements
At Lake Fayetteville, there is an 80 acre area adjacent to the old
Butterfield Trail that is becoming overgrown with invasive plant
species. In order to preserve this area, management will begin to
establish native grasses and forbs. This will provide an educational
area and will also enhance wildlife habitat. Citizens will be able to
enjoy the area as it is bordered on three sides by the Lake
Fayetteville trail. It will also provide great educational opportunities
for school children through our partnership with the Environmental
Study Center. Initial work will include eradication of invasive plants
species and a controlled burn.
The prairie restoration area has undergone 1 year of management
and will continue in 2011 with a prescribed bum and invasive plant
removal. The office renovation will include repairs to the canopy
structure in front of the park shop. White River field renovations will
be completed in the first quarter of 2011.
Gordon Long/Red Oak Improvements
Trail and drainage improvements are needed at Red Oak and
Gordon Long Parks. Water runoff from adjoining subdivisions
discharges into the lower valley of Red Oak Park and has created
an erosion problem for the park trail, tree root erosion, and various
park amenities. Gordon Long Park has two low water bridges that
need to be renovated. This project will improve the safety and
usability of the bridges over Scull Creek. The trail at Gordon Long
also needs improvements.
The drainage through Red Oak Park has been improved. Staff will
work with the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to replant portions
of the banks. A pavilion has been purchased to install on the north
side of New Bridge Road. Construction documents are in progress.
The project is anticipated to bid in the third quarter with installation in
the fourth quarter.
Playground & Picnic Improvements
Remaining funds will be used for Sweetbriar stream restoration.
The bid for Niokaska Stream restoration was opened in January. The
project is anticipated to be complete in the second quarter.
Lake Improvements
The boat dock/fishing pier at Lake Sequoyah is in need of
renovations. The south dock has been closed due to deterioration.
Lake Fayetteville Northshore Playground replacement and VMP
sewer installation.
The boat docks have been closed and bids will be received during
the 1st quarter to demolish the docks. Plans and construction of a
new boat ramp and courtesy dock will take place in 2011 as well.
Additionally there are funds to replace the playground at Lake
Fayetteville Northshore as well as installation of sewer line at
Veterans Memorial Park to replace septic system.
Forestry, Safety & ADA Compliance
The forestry project consists of tree care, tree/landscape installation,
the tree farm, community and school education, annual operating
charges for the grinder and chipper, and maintenance and removal
of hazardous trees in parks and public lands. The National Arbor
Day tree give away is also included. Funds are required to maintain
a sustainable tree farm and turf resource, eventually reducing the
need to purchase trees and sod from outside vendors. Funds will
be used to begin reforesting areas within parks along streams and in
areas not used for active recreation to decrease overall
maintenance and increase the urban forest resource. Funds for
unforeseeable emergencies occurring in parks due to inclement
weather and vandalism or replacement and renovations of park
amenities to meet ADA/safety standards are budgeted each year.
The Celebration of Trees is an annual tree give-away scheduled in
the fall. Park areas for reforestation have been identified are
anticipated to be planted in the fourth quarter.
Lake Fayetteville Trails
Projects include developing trail maps, mile markers, signs and
kiosks. Standard park entry signs need to be installed in various
parks throughout the city.
Signs have been designed and ordered and installation began in the
quarter. Trail kiosks have been installed in most locations. Park
signage has been planned for Veterans Memorial park.
Parks and Recreation Donations
Throughout the year Parks and Recreation and the Yvonne
Richardson Community Center receive donations to assist with
programs, special events and/or amenities for our park system.
This project receives donations throughout the year. Some donations
received include funding for the YRCC Spring Break and Summer
programs, Bench and Tree donations, Rotary Club donations as well
as Movies in the Park.
Gulley Park Improvements
Gulley Park is one of the City's most popular and widely used parks.
The trail in Gulley Park is showing signs of significant wear and is in
need of repair. Renovation of this trail, including the repair of cracks
and splits, will decrease the likelihood of accidents. The poured in
place playground surfacing is in need of repair. It is cracked and is
causing a safety hazard. This surfacing needs to be replaced. In
1991, a parking lot was constructed off Township Street at Gulley
Park to accommodate 32 vehicles. This park has seen a
tremendous increase in usage, thereby making the existing parking
lot inadequate. Additional parking is needed to create safer
vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
Construction of the Gulley Park pavilion is complete. Staff has
received quotes to repair the safety surfacing at the tot-lot.
Brooks-Hummel Land Purchase
The City purchased 13.75 acres located north of the Lake Lucille
Spillway in 2007 for a principal amount of $495,000 with an interest
rate of six percent annually for five years on the unpaid balance.
The City agreed to sell 1.89 acres to the United Presbyterian Church
for $68,000. The City also agreed to sell a conservation easement
for the property to the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association for
$179,500. This property has been named the Brooks Hummel
Nature Preserve by Resolution Number 108-07.
Payment will be paid annually through 2012. The trail alignment was
marked in the first quarter. Staff will work with FNHA during the
second quarter for trail construction.
Tree Escrow
Funds from this project can be used in a variety of ways such as
planting or maintaining trees with either a seasonal FTE or by
contract labor or to identify planting spaces using a tree inventory.
Funds for this project are deposited through the development
processes defined in Chapter 167 of the UDC and must be used
within seven years or be refunded. The funds are first spent within
the development or within one mile and/or within the appropriate
quadrant.
A public lands hazard tree assessment and mitigation is in process.
All Around Landscape is currently under contract for the planting and
maintenance of approximately 240 trees in the rights-of-way. Tree
escrow plantings are being planned for 2011.
Wilson Park Improvements
This project will repair the baby pool and add updated shutoff valves
to the showers, along with updating the flooring in the pool house.
The circular baby pool was closed for the 2010 pool season due to
issues with cracks in the plumbing for the skimmer/filtration system.
These significant repairs will require removing the decking around
the pool and replacing large sections of the pvc plumbing. The
spring-loaded shower valves will be replaced with on/off valves
resulting in a huge reduction in the amount of water used in the pool
bath house. The flooring in the bath house will be repainted and
recoated for the 2011 pool season.
Design of the trail renovation began in late 2008 and is on-going.
The trail has been replaced. The replacement of entry drives,
electrical panels and services and pedestrian lighting are in process.
Niokaska Creek Stream Restoration Demonstration
Niokaska Creek, a tributary to Mud Creek, flows through Sweetbriar
Park. The creek sections are incised and have several banks
eroding into the park land and surrounding residential yards which
have resulted in vertical cut -banks. These banks contribute
excessive sediment to the streams through lateral erosion. Bank
erosion presents a safety concern and leads to a lack of riparian
canopy. Restoration is necessary to stabilize the creek and prevent
further erosion. The project includes construction of a natural stream
channel with specified geomorphic features, five major rock vane
structures, bankfull benches constructed out of rock and wood
materials with soil mattresses, and associated site work.
Bids for the construction of the project were received on January 27,
2011. Elk River Construction, Inc. was the low bidder in the amount
of $84,825. Construction of the project is expected to begin in March
2011 and be complete in May 2011.
Ice Storm Recovery Grant - AR Forestry
The City of Fayetteville, Parks and Recreation Department — Urban
Forestry Division was awarded a grant in October 2009 valued at
approximately $81,000 from the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
Twenty thousand will be used to conduct an inventory to assess tree
damage in sample neighborhoods and in parks. Approximately
$61,000 will be used to plant trees along streets and in parks
damaged by the January ice storm.
Approximately 230 trees were planted in nine parks including Bryce
Davis, Gulley, Wilson, Walker, Harmony Pointe, Red Oak, David
Lashley, North Shore and Finger and along Scull and Mud Creek
trails. These trees will be maintained by the contractor, All Around
Landscaping, Inc. until May 2, 2011. In December 2010 the Urban
Forestry Services crew planted approximately 15 replacement trees
for trees removed due to ice storm damage around the down square
and side streets. About 7 trees remain to be planted by the City.
Natural Resources, Inc. of Tallahassee, Alabama was contracted by
the State to conduct the tree survey. In June and July 2010 more
than 3,200 trees were surveyed and approximately 2,200 planting
spaces were identified.
Walker Park Improvements
The mural at the handball courts has drawn much positive attention
to the area. Interpretive signage to expand on the heritage of the
South Fayetteville area is needed to complete the project.
Staff will be working on interpretive signage for the Mural Project.
Lewis
This project will add additional fields to the existing Lewis Soccer
complex. The Fayetteville Public School system informed us the
City lease at Asbell will be terminated in June 2011. In order to
maintain the soccer program additional fields at Lewis need to be
build to offset the ones lost at Asbell. Two additional full size fields
will be constructed to the east of the current fields.
Design/Layout will begin in first quarter 2011 and construction will
begin in second quarter after Spring Soccer season ends.
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison
2008-2011
$250,000
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