HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-04 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff
Connie Edmonton, Director
David Wright, Recreation Superintendent
Jeff Coles, Maintenance Superintendent
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Carole Jones, Park Planner
Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary
FAYETTEVILLE
PARKS & RECREATION
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Wade Colwell, Chairman
Jay Davidson, Vice Chairman
Valerie Biendara
Jon Bitter
Steve Hatfield
Phil Jones
Craig Mauritson
Bill Waite, Jr.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
February 4th, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building Room 326
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR
AGENDA:
1. Approval of January 7th, 2008 PRAB Meeting Minutes:
PRAB Motion:
2. Botanical Garden Annual Report: Walt Eilers, BGO Board Member
3. Trails Update: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
4. PRAB term limits: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director
Throughout the years, PRAB has discussed the short term limit of 2 years for the board.
Park Staff Recommendation: PRAB to have 3 year terms instead of 2 year.
PRAB Motion:
5. Sidewalk and Trails Committee Representative from PRAB: Connie Edmonston
This committee meets on the second Wednesday of odd numbered months at 5:30 p.m. in
Room 326 of the City Administration Building.
PRAB Motion:
6. BGSO Representative from PRAB: Connie Edmonston
The lease with BGSO states there is to be a representative from PRAB, PRAB Staff
(Gloria McIntosh) and a City Selected position (Walt Eilers). This board meets the 3rd
Tuesday of every month at 6 pm.
PRAB Motion:
7. Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Project History:
This project was presented to PRAB on 04/03/06 with 215 single family units and 50
multi -family units proposed. PRAB made a recommendation of accepting money in lieu
of land.
The current project proposes 169 single family units and 153 multi -family units.
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
The Villas at Stonebridge
Appian Centre for Design
Nock/Broyles Land Development
South of Hwy. 16 East, east of Goff Farm Road
SE
169 single family units, 153 multi -family units
Approximately 53 acres
6.7 acres
$266,280
* Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Estimated Annual Maintenance:
Justification:
PRAB Motion:
8. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
None within a one half mile radius
Money in lieu, trail easement from the west along
the abandoned rail corridor.
The developer is providing over 7 acres in P.O.A.
owned and maintained greenspace for the residents.
Approximately 6 acres of park land is anticipated to
be dedicated with the development of Falling
Waters at Stonebridge, located to the east. This
future park land is located within a half mile of the
Villas at Stonebridge.
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Park Center
H2 Engineering
Zion Properties, LLC
South of Lake Fayetteville on Zion Road
NE
15 multi -family units
Approximately 8 acres
0.26 acres
$10,200
*Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
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Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Estimated Annual Maintenance:
Justification:
Lake Fayetteville, Veteran's Memorial Park
Money in Lieu
Money in Lieu
No additional maintenance is anticipated.
The development is adjacent to existing park
property and trails.
The developer is requesting to exchange the land serving as the existing drive into
Veteran's Memorial Park for land to the east, through the development aligning, with
Vantage Drive to create a safer crossing for pedestrians and trail users. The land
exchange would have to be approved by Water and Sewer, City Council, and the
Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Any City property bought, sold or traded
must be approved by City Council. Lake Fayetteville property is held by the Water and
Sewer Division and is also in a boundary designated by the Arkansas Outdoor Recreation
Grant Program as a requirement of utilizing grant funds for improvements made on the
property.
Additionally, the developer will be directing stormwater runoff from the development
into the lake. Staff has been working with the developers and the Engineering division to
accommodate the drainage. The developer has agreed to install erosion control measures
as determined by Engineering and Park staff and will enter into a maintenance agreement
for the swale carrying the runoff.
PRAB Motion:
9. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director
10. Other Business:
11. Adjournment:
Upcoming City Council
February 5th, 2008
February 116, 2008
February 186, 2008
February 29-21n, 2008
February 23`d, 2008
Attachments:
Items & Park Events:
Eagle Park grant award City Council Meeting at 6 pm
Red Oak Park Stream Bank Improvement Project Public Meeting
at Ozarks Electric Conference Room at 7 p.m.
City Offices closed — Presidents Day
Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association Annual meeting in
Eureka Springs, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
Artie Classic
Spring 2008 Youth Soccer Begins
PRAB Meeting Minutes: January 7th, 2008
Park Land Dedication Letters and Maps (2)
Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Annual Report
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report
CIP Report
HMR Monthly Report
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FAYETTEVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes January 7, 2008
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by
Chairman Wade Colwell at 5:30 p.m. on January 7, 2008 in Room 326 of the City
Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Davidson, Biendara, Jones,
Waite, Mauritson, Hatfield and Bitler were present: Park Staff Edmonston, Coles,
Wright, Thomas, Jumper, and Jones and audience were in attendance.
1. Introduction of new PRAB Board Members: Connie Edmonston, Parks
& Recreation Director
Bill Waite and Phillip Jones were introduced as our new PRAB members, replacing
Bob Davis and Milton Burke.
2. Election of PRAB Officers for 2008: Wade Colwell, Chairman
PRAB motion: Hatfield made the motion to have Colwell and Davidson remain in
their current positions of Chairperson, and Vice Chairperson respectively. Waite
seconded the motion. Motion passed by voice vote 8-0-0.
3. Approval of December 3, 2007 PRAB Meeting Minutes:
PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to accept the minutes as written. Biendara
seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote 8-0-0.
4. Botanical Garden Report: Walt Eilers, BGO Board
Member
Eilers discussed the handout. He said that the membership had increased in December
by thirty seven members, which brought the total for 2007 to 781 members. One of
the items he discussed from the handout was that they bad received a Ball Seed
Company grant to construct a production greenhouse. After discussing more of the
handout, he asked if there were any questions.
Bitler asked when the trail was going to be rerouted.
Edmonston said it would be done when the trail was finalized.
Bitler asked if the trail rerouting would come before the Parks board for approval.
Colwell suggested that the board request that it come to them for approval.
Bitler asked where the other parking lot would be constructed. He also wanted to
know how big it would be.
Eilers said it would be located where the gate is located. It would be a twelve space
lot, with a handicap parking space.
PRAB motion: Bitler motioned that the Botanical Gardens bring the final trail plan
to PRAB for approval. Colwell seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote 8-0-0.
5. Walnut Crossing Subdivision Park Naming
Kim Hesse, Bausch
Coleman Land
Development
This item was tabled at the December 2007 meeting according to our Park
Facility Naming Policy to allow sufficient time for public input. The
neighborhood recommended naming the park Holland Park after the family that
owned the farm until the 1970's.
Hesse said she found out that Mary Holland, the person Rausch Coleman Land
Development bought the land from, was the last original descendant. Hesse has
been trying to find the children, with no success. She wanted to make sure the
family doesn't have a problem having a park named after them.
Mauritson said he really liked the family history aspect.
Edmonston said that Fayetteville Park and Recreation policy says that in order for
a park to be named after a person, the person must have historical history with
Fayetteville, or have made a significant contribution to Fayetteville. The naming
of this park is up to the Park board. If the name Holland Park is wanted, the vote
needs to be tonight. If the board wants to consider another name, it must be tabled
until the February PRAB meeting.
Biendara said she was afraid that the name was going to be overused.
Mauritson suggested the name Deer Crossing.
Bitler asked if more input from the neighborhood was needed.
Hesse said that the only appropriate name was Holland Park if it was going to be
tied to a family.
Mauritson said he liked the name Holland for the history.
Someone asked Hesse what the creek name was that ran through the park.
Hesse replied that it was Goose Creek.
Jumper then suggested the name Goose Park.
Colwell gave an emphatic no to that suggestion, and then asked Hesse to talk to
the neighborhood again.
Hesse said she would try. She said the playground equipment was arriving
tomorrow.
PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned that the park naming be tabled until the
February PRAB meeting. Bitler seconded it. The motion failed 1-0-7 with Bitter
giving the affirmative vote, commenting that he had to say yes, since he seconded
the motion. Mauritson then motioned that the park be named Holland Park. Bitler
seconded the motion. The motion passed 8-0-0 by voice vote.
6. University of Arkansas Concrete Canoe Races: David Wright, Recreation
Superintendent
The University of Arkansas Engineering Department has secured the National
Concrete Canoe Races in Fayetteville for April 2008. They are seeking
permission for use of Lake Fayetteville for the Saturday Races for this event.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the use of Lake Fayetteville for the
concrete canoe races in April 2008
Wright turned the presentation over to Andy Moore, a University of Arkansas
civil engineering student. Moore asked the board for permission to use a portion
of Lake Fayetteville on April 19, 2008 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among the items he
discussed, he said that they would have insurance, and everyone was required to
wear a life jacket. He said 400+ people would be coming in for the races, which
would have a positive economic impact for Fayetteville. There will be twelve
schools entered for the competition. He also discussed the photos in the packet.
Mauritson said these races would tie in with the solar races.
Wright said that these races would only be in one part of the lake, and would not
interfere with the other lake activities.
PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned that the Staff recommendation be accepted.
Mauritson seconded, and the motion passed 8-0-0 by voice vote.
7. Habitat for Humanity project presentation: Aaron Gabriel
Habitat for Humanity is purchasing land from the City to develop a low impact
development.
Aaron Gabriel from Habitat for Humanity gave a power point presentation.
They are requesting a parkland dedication ordinance waiver for the development
of 8.8 acres south of Huntsville Road in the City of Fayetteville. It is a low impact
development. 3+ acres will be dedicated as passive recreation parkland.
Bitler asked how many units would be in the development.
Gabriel said there would be fifty units. He said the area is being planned for
ecological restoration. There will be no gutters, but bioswales, and other
ecological friendly assets.
P. Jones asked how the dedication is waived.
Gabriel said that it is common practice to waive parkland dedication requirements
for Habitat for Humanity projects.
Davidson asked if Habitat would develop everything.
Patsy Brewer said that Habitat would do most of it, but some of it would have to
be contracted.
Staff Recommendation: To approve granting a waiver for the Park Land
Dedication Requirements and accepting design services for the adjacent park
land.
PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned to accept the Staff recommendation.
Mauritson seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote 8-0-0.
8. 2008 Budget Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks &
Recreation Director
Edmonston said this was one of the hardest budgets she's had to do in twenty
years. The City Council voted to put into effect a hiring freeze. The swimming
pool will be closed on Mondays. Yvonne Richardson Community Center will be
closed on Saturdays. There will be no Fourth of July fireworks. The Lights of the
Ozarks will be kept. There will be fewer concerts in the Gulley Park Concert
Series.
Bitler asked if there could be sponsors for the Fourth of July.
Edmonston said that since it would be very costly, there probably would be no
sponsors.
Davidson asked if there would be any reductions in the staff.
Edmonston replied that the hiring freeze would hurt us, but the City Council
realizes that we have to have part time people for lifeguards and counselors.
Bitler asked if there would be changes in the service levels to the parks.
Edmonston replied we will have to prioritize services.
9. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks &
Recreation Director
Edmonton said that the University of Arkansas called to see what the status of the
park was. She said the annexation request was going before the county judge
February 11, 2008. The Southpass PDZ request is on February 19, 2008. The UDC
amendment request is on January 15, 2008.
Mauritson asked if all the water/sewer issues have been resolved.
Edmonston said it was being worked on.
Biendara asked what the status of the soil testing was from the landfill.
Jumper said it was still being tested.
10. PRAB Orientation Date: Connie Edmonston, Parks &
Recreation Director
Orientation will be Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the
Parks and Recreation breakroom.
11. Other Business:
Michael Brown, who will soon be an Eagle Scout, build a red cedar footbridge that
will last a long time.
Colwell will be leading a hike on January 26, 2008 that will be approximately four
miles long. Meet at the boat dock at 9:00 a.m.
12. Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas.
ANNUAL REPORT - BOTANICAL GARDEN
OF THE OZARKS - February 1, 2008
The Botanical Garden finished a busy year, with major construction
on the public areas taking up much of the year. The new entrance
sign is now installed, with appropriate lighting, and an entrance kiosk
was constructed on the West side of the parking lot, in which visitors
will find a volunteer in place to accept their entrance fees and answer
questions. Plans are being developed to have this entrance manned
during The Garden's posted hours of operation.
Sarah King joined the the staff as Director of Community Relations,
and a pilot program called Dragonfly Quest was implemented with the
Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club. This summer gardening program was
offered by the Boys & Girls Club without charge, and served eighty-
five students over a ten -week period.
We formed a partnership with Springdale Future Farmers of America
and the students, led by faculty Chad Burkett and Mitchell Wright,
designed and built a chicken coop and furnished it with poultry raised
specifically for the project.
Volunteers manned our Earth Day event, as well as butterfly
programs and daffodil plantings at area schools, and more than
11,000 school children from Washington and Benton Counties
have been involved with The Garden through these events. Other
adult and children's educational programs are being developed
and scheduled throughout the year.
The horticulture staff now includes Susan Regan and Jackie Jasper,
and they spent the year planning and planting the finished gardens.
The Japanese Garden will be completed this year, and a formal Knot
Garden is planned to the west of the Totemeier Center's terrace.
A number of weddings, corporate meetings and parties were held
at the event center, and Liz Esch has been named Events Coordinator
to oversee these rentals. The wedding calendar for 2008 is almost
100% booked and planning is underway for the 2009 calendar, as
these type of events are scheduled a year out.
Paige Mulhollan, on the Botanical Garden board, has agreed to act
as Volunteer Executive Director as of November 1, 2007. He will
fill the role that Carl Totemeier had in charting the course for the
Board of Directors.
Many grants and gifts were recorded in 2007, and a significant one
came from the Northwest Medical Center of Washington County
Auxiliary, a donor advised fund of the Northwest Arkansas
Community Foundation. We received funding for an engraving
machine, which enables labeling for plant material, and other
signage in a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
This engraving machine is cutting-edge equipment, owned by many
major public gardens in the U.S., and ours is the only one in Arkansas.
An intern program with the University of Arkansas Horticulture
Department was undertaken this year, and Marcie Carter worked
with Sarah King on the Summer Gardening Program with the BGCA
and other projects.
A partnership with The University of Arkansas Music Department
created two new events: Mozart & Beethoven in The Garden, and
Pops in the Garden. A partnership with Theatre Squared resulted
in an exciting project, a Shakespeare Festival which will feature
A Midsummer Nights Dream scheduled for a series of performances
in August, 2008.
Many new events are planned, and local businesses are now being
contacted for sponsorships.
One of the first projects Sarah King undertook was a Docent
Training Program, and in March 2007 the first training took place.
We now have over sixty trained volunteers in place for everything
from group tours to individual visitors. A second round of training
is planned for February, 2008.
Security has been an issue, and over the July 4th holiday a large
piece of rental construction equipment was stolen. Efforts are
ongoing to resolve the matter with the insurance carrier. There
are many instances of minor vandalism, but securing the main
parking lot and moving the trailhead parking to the south
meadow will facilitate efforts to secure The Garden.
The Garden formally opened in September 2007, and more than
1000 visitors were recorded during the opening weeks.
Membership numbers increased in 2007 from 310 to 781.
respectfully submitted,
ACD
PLANNING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
URBAN DESIGN
ENGINEERING
APPIAN CENTRE FOR DESIGN
January 30, 2008
Alison Jumper
City of Fayetteville, Parks and Recreation
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
RE: The City of Fayetteville Park Submittal
Alison,
This letter is concerning the City of Fayetteville park land requirements for The Villas at
Stonebridge. At this time the owner proposes money in lieu of park land dedication for the entire
development.
If you need any more information please feel free to call me
Thank you,
sib
Todd Jac.. s
Director of Design
Appian Centre for Design, Inc.
217 E. Dickson St., Suite 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 442-1444
Fax: 442-1350
Steve Aust
Chief Operating Officer
Nock Investments
217 E. Dickson Street; Suite 204
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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January 18, 2008
City of Fayetteville
Parks and Recreation Board
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: PARK CENTER
Dear Board Members:
Please consider this correspondence as an official request to pay money in lieu of land dedication to the
parks department as it relates to the referenced project. The 8.53 acre property is located on the north side
of Zion Rd, centered on the intersection of Zion Rd. and Vantage Dr. Veterans Park is directly north of
this property and the Veterans Park entrance drive off of Zion Rd. runs down this project's west property
line. We are proposing a PZD for this property, consisting of 100,000 SF of office and retail space with
approximately 15 residential condominium units. At a rate of $960 per lot (or residential unit), the total
money -in -lieu contribution would be $14,400.
One of the main goals of this PZD is to provide a development that is more of an extension of the park
than a development adjacent to a park. In that spirit, we would like to propose a new entrance to the park
which would run through the center of our development. We propose that we place the main entrance
into our development at the intersection of Zion and Vantage. We would then extend that entrance drive
north through our property and connect to Veterans Park. We intend to give this street to the city as a
public street. If we donate the right-of-way and incur the incremental cost for building a new street to city
standards, we request that the Parks Department convey to us the property that they currently use as the
park entrance. We feel that this is a good situation for all parties involved, giving the Parks Department a
better access road to their park, providing a much safer situation for bikers, walkers, and runners trying to
access the park, and giving this development more opportunity to make it feel like it is part of the park.
We are very excited about this project and the potential benefits for both the park and our development as
we work together to enhance the area. Thank you for your consideration in these matters.
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PARK LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE FUND REPORT
PRAB Meeting of February 2008
REPORT BY: TRACIE A. MARTIN
1/30/2008 15:10
NORTHWEST PARK DISTRICT
BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT
$ 85,851.56 2008
$ 99,050.38 2009
$ 277,849.14 2010
$ 2011
$462,751.08 Total 2008-2011
Original
Approved Amount
Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
$ 5,255.04 Multiple $ 155,705.00 Salem Meadows (8/1/05, 6/5/06 & 11/6/06)
$ 60,000.00 7/10/2006 $ 60,000.00 Davis Park Playground replacement match
$ 325,000.00 8/6/2007 $ 325,000.00 Davis Park Expansion
5390,255.04
Total Approved Expenditures
$72,496.04 Total Unencumbered 2008-2011
NORTHEAST PARK DISTRICT
Original
Approved Amount
BALANCE YR TO BE SPENT Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
$ 1,952.57 2008 $ 67,500.00 5/7/2007 $ 67,500.00 David Lashley Park
$ 65,076.75 2009 $ 67,000.00 8/6/2007 $ 67,000.00 Gulley Park Pavilion
$ 78,014.87 2010
$ 27,750.00 2011
$172,794.19 Total 2008-2011
1134,500.00 Total Approved Expenditures
$38,294.19 Total Unencumbered 2008.2011
SOUTHWEST PARK DISTRICT
Original
Approved Amount
BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
$ 126,633.60 2008 $ 69,000.00 6/5/2006 $ 69,000.00 Wilson Park Trail and Walk Bridge
$ 155,257.25 2009 $ 8,700.04 Multiple $ 200,000.00 Harmony Pointe Park (10/2/06 & 1/8/07)
$ 45,178.63 2010 $ 217,000.00 8/6/2007 $ 217,000.00 Wilson Trail Lights
$ - 2011 $ 30,000.00 8/6/2007 $ 30,000.00 Wilson Pool Rock Wall
$327,069.48 Total 2008-2011
$324,700.04 Total Approved Expenditures
$2,369.44 Total Unencumbered 2008-2011
SOUTHEAST PARK DISTRICT
BALANCE
YEAR TO BE SPENT
89,827.54 2008
6,237.72 2009
133,476.79 2010
13,600.00 2011
$243,142.05 Total 2008-2011
Original
Approved Amount
Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project
$ - 01/08/07 $ 40,400.00 Walker Basketball/Tennis Lighting
$ 300.00 7/9/2007 $ 300.00 Mt. Sequoyah Woods Trail Signage and posts
$ 100,000.00 08/06/07 $ 100,000.00 Eagle Park
$100,300.00
Total Approved Expenditures
$142,842.05 Total Unencumbered 2008-2011
Number of Acres approved by PRAB
Listed by Subdivision
Acres
Date to PRAB
Engineer/ Developer
YTD approved
0
Money in Lieu approved by PRAB
Amount
Date to PRAB
Engineer/ Developer
Listed by Subdivision
YTD approved
$ -
PROJECT ACCOUNTING SUMMARY
Project
Number
Project Title
Funding
Source
Project Description
Current Status
Project Start & Completion Dates
00005
Tennis/Basketball Surface Renovation
Parks
Development/
Park Land
Dedication SW
Renovation of Wilson and Walker Park Tennis and
Basketball Courts. The resurfacing of the basketball courts
at Wilson Park are complete. In 2006 staff completed the
walkway from the west parking lot to connect the basketball
Project is complete.
Walkway construction and drainage issues complete. Project includes
resolving retention, drainage issues and walkway connection. Project
Complete
00006
Skate Park
Parks
Development
The construction of a new skate park facility located at
Walker Park.
Staff will) purchase and install an infrared light for the camera at Walker Park during the first quarter of 2008 as
well as connecting sidewalks to the Skate Park.
Skate Park berm and trees are complete. Infrared lighting and sidewalk
connection will be complete First Quarter 2008.
02001
Lights of the Ozarks
Sales Tax
Capital Imp
Lights of the Ozarks is a display of more than 500,000 lights
on the downtown square that runs from Mid-November until
New Years.
The installation began in October. The lighting ceremony was held on November 17. Removal will start the
first week of January 2008.
Lighting Design - September
Lighting Installation - October
Lighting Ceremony - November
Lighting Removal - January
02002
Community Park Development
Sales Tax
Capital Imp/
Parks
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.
Staff continues to meet with SouthPass developers.
Project will begin as soon as the 200 acre park land is donated to the City.
02003
Park Beautifications
Sales Tax
Capital Imp/
Parks
Development
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.
Happy Hollow additional plantings will be ongoing through 2008.
Ongoing. To be completed along with the development of the new parks in
2008. Entry feature for Salem Park, David Lashley Park and Harmony
Pointe Park are scheduled to begin after all parks are rezoned to P-1. This
is anticipated to happen June 2008. Happy Hollow Intersection trees have
been planted and berms formed. The irrigation, stone retaining wall and
ornamental plantings were completed in December 2007. Additional
plantings for Happy Hollow are anticipated through 2008.
02013
Neighborhood Park Development
1) Parks
Development/
Park Land
Dedication NE 2)
Parks
Development
Park Land
Dedication SE 3)
Park Land
Dedication NW
4) Park Land
Dedication NW
5) Park Land
Dedication SW
6) Parks
Development 7)
Park Land
Dedication SW
Funds are used to develop new neighborhood parks. St.
Joseph Park (PLD), Salem Park (PLD), Asbell Pavilion
(PLD), Dale Clark Park (PLD), Walker Park Lighting (PD,
ST & PLD) Harmony Pointe Park (PLD) and David Lashley
Park (PD).
Salem Park and Harmony Pointe Park Grand Openings were in October 2007. Construction of David Lashley
Park was awarded in December 2007. Construction is expected to begin in January 2008. Trees are scheduled
to be planted in January 2008 at Harmony Pointe Park. Dale Clark Park sign was completed in the fourth
quarter of 2007.
Braden Park i5 complete. St. Joseph Park 10 trees were ordered and
planted in April 2006. Project completion date is pending on neighborhood
fund raising. Salem Park and Harmony Pointe Park are complete. Grand
Openings were held in October. Dale Clark Park entry sign construction was
complete in December 2007. Walker Park Lighting construction was
completed June 2007. David Lashley Park is scheduled to begin
construction in January 2008.
02014
Other Park & Safety Improvements
Parks
Development
Improvements to Wilson Park east bridge and renovations
to the Parks and Recreation Office. Gary Hampton Softball
Complex scoreboard replacement and Wilson Park
landscaping.
The Gary Hampton Softball Complex scoreboard replacements are scheduled for delivery in January 2008.
Wilson Park bridge construction is scheduled to start during the first quarter of 2008 with completion in the Fall
of 2008. Office renovations began during the fourth quarter and will be complete in the first quarter 2008.
Wilson Park bridge construction is scheduled to start December and to be
completed Third Quarter 2008. Office renovations are to start 4th Quarter
and completed 1st Quarter 2008. Gary Hampton Softball Complex
scoreboard replacements to begin in January and completed by early -
Spring. Wilson Park landscaping project complete.
02015
Gordon Long/Red Oak Improvements
Sales Tax
Capital Imp /
Grant
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 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.
Arkansas Game and Fish has served as a consultant for the stabilization of Red Oak drainage ditch. Park staff
will excavate the banks to increase the total channel area. Grass, shrubs and small trees will be planted by
volunteers to stabalize banks. The design by AGFC was presented to PRAB and the City Council for approval.
The City Council tabled the project on August 23, 2007. A presentation was given by Parks Staff and AGFC to
the City Council at the Spetember 25 Agenda Session. The City Council tabled the project again on October 2,
2007. Park Staff has requested that discussions regarding the future of Red Oak Park be placed on the
January 28, 2008 Ward 4 meeting agenda.
Red Oak construction date unknown until City Council Approval.
02027
Playground & Picnic Improvements
Sales Tax
Capital Imp /
Parks
Development /
Park Land
Dedication SW /
Grant
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
Sweetbrier and Davis Parks.
A contract was approved in December 2007and construction is scheduled to begin in January 2008.
Bid awarded in December 2007 to RJR Enterprises with tentative scheduled
completion February 2008. Begin contruction January 2008, completion
expected first quarter 2008.
02043
Lake Improvements
Sales Tax
Capital Imp /
Parks
Development
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.
Evaluation of Lake Sequoyah Boat Docks began in March 2005 and will be continued in 2008. Funding for
replacement of the Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center Boat Dock/Study Area is a joint project with
the IJ of A Landscape Architect Department, CEI Engineering, Fayetteville Public Schools, Springdale Public
Schools, and the City of Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville and the schools are each providing $7,000 to fund
the project. The U of A Class is designing and building the dock and CEI will stamp the design and oversee the
project. Project is under construction, piers have been ordered, and layout is complete.
Evaluation of Lake Sequoyah Boat Docks began in March 2005 and will be
continued in 2008. Lake Fayetteville Storage Building was completed in May
2007. Fishing pier construction began December 2007, completion is
expected first quarter 2008.
02045
Forestry, Safety, & ADA Compliance
Sales Tax
Capital Imp
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 2008 public lands hazard tree assessment and mitigation is in process. Mt. Sequoyah ADA access is on
hold until the pavilion is completed. The remaining funds will be used on ADA compliance for the AR Outdoor
Recreation Grant projects al Sweetbriar and Davis parks since only partial grant funding was awarded.
The Celebration of Trees is on the first Saturday of April in conjunction with
Farmers Market season opening. This project is on-going. Mt. Sequoyah
ADA access is scheduled to begin after the pavilion is completed by the
FNHA. ADA AR Parks and Tourism Grant project is to begin construction in
January with the completion in first quarter 2008.
03017
Mount Sequoyah Land Purchase
Sales Tax
Capital Imp
The City of Fayetteville purchased 68 acres on Mt.
Sequoyah in 2003 for $700,000 with 3% interest until paid.
The payment plan extends five years to 2008. This park is
Mt. Sequoyah Woods located at 100 N. Summit Avenue.
The annual payment for 2007 has been made. The final payment will be made in 2008.
Completion in 2008.
03022
Lake Fayetteville Trails
Parks
Development
Projects include developing trail maps, mile markers, signs
and kiosks.
Research i5 complete and the kiosk design will be completed in the second quarter of 2008 with construction
complete by the end of 2008.
Brochures completed March 30. Kiosks design should be compete Fourth
Quarter 2008.
05001
Gulley Park Improvements
Sales Tax
Capital Imp/
Parks
Development
Funds will be used to add a parking area in Gulley Park.
A grant was received through the Arkansas Urban Forestry Commission. Project is under construction.
Start: June 2007.
Completion: January 2008.
06016
Botanical Gardens/Lake Fay. State Grant
Parks
Development
Capital / Grant
A grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism will assist with the construction of Phase 1A of the
Botanical Gardens at Lake Fayetteville. Phase 1A includes
completion of the Administrative Offices, a Great Lawn,
several themed gardens, a trail around the facility, and a
parking lot.
Grant project construction is complete. Final grant paperwork has been submitted to Arkansas State Parks for
reimbursement. Final payment to the BGS was made in September 2007. Project Complete.
Grant deadline for completion is June 2007. Paperwork has been submitted
to Arkansas State Parks for final reimbursement. Project Complete.
07027
Brooks -Hummel Land Purchase
Parks
Development
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 has been made for 2007 and will be paid annually through 2012.
Payments shall be made as follows:
2008 $78,000
2009 $78,000
2010 $78,000
2011 $78,000
2012 $73,000
City Council moved funding from the Sales Tax Fund to Parks
Development.
$240,000
$220,000
$200,000
$180,000
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
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