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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-07 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff Connie Edmonston, 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 April 7, 2008 5:00 p.m. Botanical Garden Greenhouse Tour 5:30 p.m. PRAB Monthly Meeting Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Office At Lake Fayetteville Highway 265 Fayetteville, AR AGENDA: 1. Approval of March 3, 2008 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: 2. Botanical Gardens Monthly Report: Walt Eilers, Board of Directors 3. Request from Washington County Juvenile Detention Center Outdoor Adventure Club: Jeff Courtway, Instructor The request is to waive the fees for the Outdoor Adventure Club from the Juvenile Detention Center to boat and fish at Lake Fayetteville and Lake Sequoyah at no charge. This would require an amendment by the City Council to the Code of Ordinance Chapter 97.070, subsection B to allow reduced rates for a non profit and/or government sponsored rehabilitation programs. See attached letter from Jeff Courtway and Article V, Chapter 97.070 — Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson. Staff Recommendation: Approval of Request PRAB Motion: 4. Naming of the newest trail at Lake Sequoyah On Wednesday, March 12, 2008, the Sidewalk and Trails Task Force unanimously supported the naming of the newest trail at Lake Sequoyah as "Rookery Trail". PRAB Motion: According to the Facility Naming Policy, the recommendation is tabled until the next PRAB meeting in order to allow for public input. 5. 2007 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report: Connie Edmonston 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. This report was handed out to PRAB at their last meeting. The Annual Report is included in the attachments. PRAB Staff Recommendation: To approve the 2007 Annual Report PRAB Motion: 6. Dog Obedience Class: David Wright, Recreation Superintendent See Attachment 7. Red Oak Park Streambank Improvement Project Update: Carole Jones, Park Planner 8. Park Land Dedication Fund Requests: Rotary Club Pavilion: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Staff is requesting approval of $35,000 from the NW Park Land Dedication Fund to assist in funding the pavilion at Gary Hampton Softball Complex in the event the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism General Improvement grant funds are not awarded for the project. The Rotary Club is funding $15,000 for the 24 foot pavilion to serve the Hampton Complex, neighborhood, Holcomb School, as well as the trailhead for Clabber Creek Trail. This project is scheduled to be completed by the FayRo Classic Girls Softball Tournament on June 14`h, 2008. PRAB Motion: East Mud Creek Trail Bridge: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator Staff is requesting approval of $35,720 from the NE Park Land Dedication Fund to assist in funding replacement of the Mud Creek Trail bridge. (See attached bridge picture.) Grant funding in the amount of $33,600 was awarded by the Arkansas Highway Recreational Trails Grant Program. Matt Mihalevich had requested $100,000 for this grant. Cost of this project is $69,320. This bridge has been a safety, as well as an ADA concern for a number of years. Cost breakdown is as follows: Bridge - 80 foot long $44,320.00 Installation - $25 000.00 Total $69,320 Grant funds -($33,600) Remaining Funds needed $35,720 PRAB Motion: 9. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Park & Recreation Director 2 10. Other Business: On February 20th, 2008 at the annual Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association meeting, Fayetteville Parks and Recreation was awarded the 2008 Program of the Year for the Outdoor Adventure Camp. See attached picture. 11. Adjournment Upcoming City April 5: April 5: April 7: April 19: April 26: April 28: Council Items & Events: Arbor Day Celebration Tree Giveaway starting at 7 a.m., Town Center Plaza Friends of Youth Softball Tournament Adult Softball Program begins Concrete Canoe Race at Lake Fayetteville Razorfest at the University of Arkansas This event helps raise funds for the Yvonne Richardson Community Center Youth Slow Pitch Softball Program begins Attachments: Agenda item number listed below. 1. PRAB Meeting Minutes: March 3, 2008 3, Hooked on Fishing, not on Drugs Letter 4. Lake Sequoyah Trail Name Proposal — Map 5. 2007 Annual Report 6. Dog Obedience Class Brochure 7. Red Oak Storm Event Pictures — March 18, 2008 8. Rotary Pavilion at Gary Hampton Softball Complex Site Plan 10. AR Parks & Tourism Award Picture Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report CIP Report HMR Monthly Report 3 FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes March 3, 2008 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Parks and Recreation Board member Steve Hatfield at 5:35 p.m. on March 3, 2008 in Room 326 at the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Biendara, Jones, Waite, Mauritson, Hatfield, and Bitter were present. Colwell arrived at 6:10 p.m. Davidson was absent. Park Staff Edmonton, Coles, Wright, Jumper, Jones, Thomas, Trails Coordinator Mihalevich, and the audience were in attendance. 1. Approval of February 4th, 2008 PRAB Meeting Minutes: PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to accept the minutes as written. Biendara seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote 6-0-0. 2. Rotary Club Presentation of $15,000 Donation for Gary Hampton Pavilion: Howard Brill, Rotary Club President The Rotary Club presented the check to Edmonston at their February meeting. Edmonston said the Rotary Club has helped Parks and Recreation many times. One way that they have helped is that they have given us seven scoreboards. 3. Botanical Garden Monthly/Greenhouse Report: Walt Eilers, BGSO Board Member Eilers discussed the monthly Botanical Garden report handout. He said the greenhouse was moving right along, with the ribbing and base up. The greenhouse will virtually reduce the cost of the plants to nothing. They do not spray chemicals; they only use soap and water. If that doesn't work, they throw the plant out. Edmonston commented that we are ready for warmer weather. Eters said that the plants are ready also. 4. Frisco Trail Memorial Sculpture Proposal: Randy Werner, Technology Coordinator for U of A Office of Pre -College Programs Staff Recommendation: Approval of the Hoover Memorial Sculpture Proposal on Frisco Trail. Trail Coordinator, Matt Mihalevich, also approved these 1 proposed sites. This project will be the first proposal sent to the Arts Council for their endorsement. Hatfield commented that it was a wonderful idea. Edmonston said that this was the first project to go to the Arts Council. If it passed the Arts Council, then it would go before the City Council. There will also be a plaque with the sculpture. Werner said the plaque would be in celebration of the Hoovers' lives. Hatfield said that he like the second or third location best. Werner commented that the sculpture would be on a concrete pad. The points on the sculpture would be at least seven feet off the ground for safety reasons. Mauritson said that the sculpture is a great idea and needs to fit in with the environment. Hatfield asked if a possible location would be across from the benches. Mihalevich said that wouldn't be a good location, because the ground drops off really quickly. PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to accept Staff recommendation. Jones seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote 6-0-0. 5. Park Land Dedication Project History: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Villas at Stonebridge Development was tabled at the February 4th PRAB meeting. 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 project had a significant change in the number of units and therefore is required to go back through the system. The current project proposes 169 single family units and 153 multi -family units. Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: The Villas at Stonebridge Appian Centre for Design Nock/Broyles Land Development South of Hwy. 16 East, east of Goff Farm Road 2 Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement 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: 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. Hatfield said that there were questions last month about the trail easement and the retention pond. Mihalevich said that the developer is working on it. He has not heard anything back from them. Hatfield asked Jacobs if there were any changes in the potential alignment of the trail. Todd Jacobs, the representative from Appian Centre for Design, replied that the detention pond is being reworked. There should be no problem putting in a 12' ramp as a safety feature by the trail. Mihalevich showed an area where the trail could possibly continue. He looked at the golf course layout, and said that a potential place would be to continue the trail to Eagle Park. Jacobs pointed out that the park space has been increased to two acres. There will be a clubhouse sitting on a 1.25 area. There will also be about five and one half acres of high quality green space in the development. Bitler asked if playgrounds are being planned. 3 Jacobs replied the area around the clubhouse will be fenced off and controlled, but most of the greenspace will be left open. Hatfield said it would be great if the trailhead came into the park. Jacobs replied that they actually have been trying to move it to that area, but there have been several constraints due to some City requirements Bitler asked about future park land at Falling Waters that was within a half mile radius. He wanted to know if it was dedicated park land, and if we have the deed. Jumper replied no, not yet. They only have a grading permit right now. They have not started construction. Mauritson asked when we would get the deed. Jumper said we would get it when the final plat was filed. Bitler commented that the park area would belong to the POA and would be for the residents only. Maybe the money in lieu could be applied to make it into a public park. Jacobs said they were not opposed to a public park, but it was easier to make it private. It will be a high quality park. Hatfield asked what the projected elevation would be for the houses versus the park. Jacobs replied the houses would be 18" to 36" above the sidewalk. Hatfield asked if there was going to be a sidewalk within the park area. Jacobs said yes, there will be a sidewalk. Mauritson asked if Staff discussed making it a public park. Jumper said yes, and explained that with the other public parks in the area, Staff felt it would be better to let the POA keep this park since it's so small. Biendara asked that if the park was private, would there be a problem with the public using it? Jacobs said there would be no problem. Anyone can use it. PRAB Motion: Bitler motioned to accept Staff recommendation, and Biendara seconded it. The motion passed 6-1-0 by voice vote, with the dissenting vote cast by Mauritson. 6. Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner 4 Proiect History: Park Center Development was tabled at the February 4`" PRAB meeting. Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement 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* 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. This development is adjacent to Veteran's Park and provides an opportunity to create a safer, more accessible entrance with the extension of Vantage Drive. Staff recommends the connection and extension of Vantage Drive as conceptually shown on the drawing. Additionally, the developer requests to use the required money in lieu dedication to improve the new entry and existing drive into Veteran's Park. Park Staff requests to rename Vantage Drive to Veterans Memorial Boulevard if the street is built as a public street to the park. Jumper explained that some of the questions from the last meeting no longer apply because they are now providing a detention pond and are not increasing flow into parkland. Bitter asked if a detention pond would be built. Jumper said yes. Mauritson asked if the old driveway would be removed. Jumper replied no, we will keep the existing Veteran's Drive. Mauritson wanted to know how the north end of the new part of Vantage would tie in. 5 Jumper said it would be a "Y" intersection. There will be a focal point to let people know they are leaving the development and entering the park. Mauritson said he thought it would be a good idea to change the name from Vantage to Veterans Memorial Blvd. He has already spoken to Kyle Cook, who will present it to the Council if necessary. Colwell asked if the top right area on the map was wooded. Jumper said yes, it was wooded. Colwell wanted to know if it would stay wooded. Jeremy Thompson, the representative from H2 Engineering, said it would stay mostly wooded. Between .8 and .9 acres would be dedicated to tree preservation. Colwell wanted to know if the entrance would cause a traffic flow problem. Jumper said she spoke to Sgt. Brown, and he saw it as a positive aspect. Mauritson said that the drainage was resolved. His concern was about the traffic being pulled in. He would like neighborhood access. Colwell asked if Zion was being widened. Jones said yes, it was being widened from Vantage to College. Bitler said that if the entrance was improved, and the traffic flow changed, possibly a traffic light would be installed there at Vantage and Zion. Colwell said that would be good. Mauritson said maybe they could put in an expanded cul-de-sac. Maybe a parking lot could be put in. Mauritson said that the parking lot could be on the north end of Vantage, and people could walk into the park. Edmonston said there would be a lot of usage for the park. A lot of green space would be lost to the parking lot. Jumper asked Thompson if he had any idea of the traffic counts. Thompson said no, a traffic study has not been conducted. 6 Colwell asked how many people would be there working, appointments, living, etc. Thompson said there would be 250 parking spaces for the office building, and fifteen residential units. Edmonston said that this would be a possible place to put speed bumps. Mauritson said he doesn't see the benefit to the park. PRAB Motion: There were two motions. Hitler made the first motion to accept the Staff recommendation, and added that language needed to be sent to Planning so that they would look at the non -park traffic, and develop more defined traffic flows, and also that the Y in the road would be put closer to the development. Colwell seconded it. The first motion passed 5-2-0 by voice vote, with Hatfield and Mauritson casting the dissenting votes. Hitler made the second motion to ask the aldermen at the City Council to rename Vantage to Veterans Memorial Blvd. . Mauritson seconded it. The second motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 7. Park Land Dedication Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Carole Jones, Park Planner Markham Hill Cottages Northstar Engineering Consultants Homestead Homes, LLC North of Maine Street and west of Cross Avenue at the end of Nettleship Street SW 10 multi -family units and 16 single-family units Approximately 2.37 acres 0.55 acres $22,160 * Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval* Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Estimated Annual Maintenance: Justification: Hotz Park is located within a one-half mile radius Money in lieu Money in lieu N/A The relatively small size is the primary reason for the request of money in lieu of land. Site constraints such as topography also restrict the possibility for public park land. Jason Engles was the representative from Northstar Engineering. 7 There was no discussion. PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned to accept the Staff recommendation of money in lieu, and Mauritson seconded it. The motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 8. Oakbrooke Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner Project History: The Oakbrooke development was first reviewed by PRAB on March 7, 2005 with 78 single family units. Additional land and units were added to development and the project was reviewed by PRAB again in April with 102 single family units. Both times PRAB recommended accepting money in lieu of land. At the time of Planning Commission approval, the average cost per unit was $23,125 and land requirement was determined at .024 acres per single dwelling unit. The City and the developer made a transaction in August 2006, leaving the developer approximately 1.51 acres of banked land in the northwest quadrant. At this point in time, the average cost per acre was raised to $40,000 and the land requirement remained at the .024 acres per single family dwelling unit. The land requirement was not changed because the U.S. Census determined that the number of persons living in a single family dwelling was 2.4 people. The City's standard of the number of acres needed per 100 people remained at 10 acres per 1,000 population. The developer is requesting to use the value of the 1.51 acres at $40,000 per acre ($60,400) of banked land to meet the park land dedication requirements for Oakbrooke. "Ch. 166.03 (K) Park land dedication. (1) Subdivision. (f) Dedication ratios. Land shall be dedicated at a ratio of .024 acre of land for each single- family dwelling unit and .017 acre of land for each multi -family dwelling unit. (h) Dedication in excess. If a developer wishes to dedicate park land which exceeds the requirement of this subsection, the developer shall make a written request to the Planning Commission who may grant the developer a credit equivalent to said excess. Said credit shall be applied toward the developer's obligation under this subsection for any subsequent development located in the same park quadrant." The ordinance, as referenced above in subsection (h) allows a developer to dedicate land in excess for credit toward obligations in the same park quadrant. The developer's request to use the value of the land requires a variance from the ordinance with regard to banking land. "Ch. 156.03 Development Certain variances of the development regulations may be applied for as follows: (B) Consideration by the City Council - park land dedication. Any variation in the land dedication ratios or contribution formulas set forth in §166.03(K) shall be considered a variance and requires approval of the City Council. Upon recommendation of the Planning 8 Commission after consultation by the commission with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the City Council, upon determination that enforcement of §166.03(K) would cause unnecessary hardship, or that the problems or merits of the development reflect unique circumstances, may grant a variance of the requirements, provided: (1) Consistent with parks plan. Any dedication of land or contribution in lieu of land or combination thereof shall adequately provide for the park and recreational needs of the proposed development and be consistent with the Fayetteville Parks Plan. (2) Contributions of services, facilities, etc. If the developer proposes to contribute services, facilities, or equipment in lieu of a cash contribution, such a contribution shall not be accepted by the city unless the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been consulted and provides a recommendation as to the appropriateness and safety of such contribution." As outlined above, the developer must submit a variance request to the City Council after consulting with PRAB and Planning Commission. Oakbrooke was broken into two phases for development, Phase I includes 68 single family units; Phase II includes 40 single family units. Oakbrooke Phase II has been filed for final plat utilizing 0.96 acres of the 1.51 acres of banked land. As stated in the developer's letter, Phase I cannot be filed until the remaining requirement for 68 single family units has been met. The developer has 0.55 acres of banked land remaining to be used toward the requirements of a development in the northwest quadrant. Banked land is calculated in acres, not the value of the land, to ensure that adequate acreage is being dedicated to meet the needs of a development. The acreage ratio is directly related population, and is a constant number set in place to adequately serve residents of the community. If a developer was to bank the value of 8 acres of land today, for instance, and requested to use that banked value 10 years from now, the value could be much different, however, the acreage would not, and would still be providing adequate recreational opportunity for the citizens. Staff recommendation: The developer has 0.55 acres of banked land remaining to use toward the requirement of Oakbrooke Phase I. The requirement for Phase I (68 single family units) is 1.63 acres or $37,740. If the 0.55 acres is utilized, 1.08 acres or $24,975 must be dedicated to meet the remaining requirement. 1.63 acres — 0.55 acres = 1.08 acres 1.08 x $23,125 = $24,975 Jumper explained the variance request and that this was the first step in the process for Tracy to process the request. Tracy Hoskins attended the PRAB meeting representing Oakbrooke. He stated that he was not at this meeting to ask for a variance, and not arguing about what was owed for 9 the land. He wanted to talk about the value associated with the trade with the City. The documents from the agreement with the City of Fayetteville say that the trade agreement was based on the values of the land. When he tried to use the value to pay for the Oakbrooke final plat, he was denied the value of the land, because only land can be banked, not the value. Hatfield stated that the ordinance was set up for park land. Only land can be banked. Colwell said the amount of the land is a constant. Hoskins said that they were not told that at the trade. Hatfield said he didn't believe that PRAB has ever banked value of land — just the land itself. Hoskins replied that there should be a provision for the value of land. Maybe the ordinance needs to be revised. Mauritson asked if PRAB was being asked to request a variance. He said he didn't understand what was being talked about. Colwell said that Parks paid market value at the time. That is different than park land value, which is lower. Hoskins said that he doesn't think it's inappropriate to expect $40,000 for the land. Planning told him that he needs a variance. He is asking to get the value for the land. Bitler asked if Hoskins agreed with the Phase 2 calculations. Hoskins replied no. He explained the subdivision was finished in June. They added things to the subdivision to make it better. Now, because of this problem, they are six to eight months behind for the final plat. Bitler asked if Hoskins owes $24,975 for Phase I. Jumper said yes and explained that a portion of the banked land from the trade agreement was used to meet the requirements for Phase II. Bitler asked if there was a variance in the recommendation. Jumper replied no. Edmonston said that Hoskins is looking at the value of the land, not the acreage. Hatfield then said that if PRAB accepts Staff recommendation, then Hoskins can go to Planning. 10 Mauritson then asked Hoskins how long he had been in business. He said that Hoskins should already know all of this, and that ignorance was no excuse. Biendara then asked that if PRAB votes yes, then he can proceed through the channels. Bitler said that if PRAB supports what Staff recommends, then Hoskins can petition the City Council. Hatfield commented that he understands the circumstances, but PRAB has to follow the normal order of things. The Board thinks in terms of land, not dollars. The ordinance is what it is, and has to be followed. Hoskins said that he understood completely. PRAB Motion: Hatfield motioned to accept the Staff recommendation, and Biendara seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote 7-0-0. 8. Square Gardens Improvements Alison Jumper, Park Planner Edmonston said that Jumper has done an awesome job with the Square. It is going to look great. Jumper said the Square project is underway. Basically, the older materials, which are falling apart, are being replaced with newer material. The sidewalks are being replaced with colored concrete. The rotting wooden wall will be replaced with a stone wall, so people can sit on it. There will be new lighting in the gardens. The cherry trees, which were not healthy, will be replaced. 9. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director See attached ADEQ Report. Edmonston said the project is still moving along. Colwell asked if the project will be done in phases. Edmonston said that she would like to get all 200 acres in one block. We need the deed in hand. The park land dedication can come in phases with the development. Bitler said that he thought we had accepted it. Hatfield said that we had accepted the conceptual plan. 9. Other Business: Colwell said that he got a call from "At Risk Youth", which is a court mandated program. The program has had canoes and kayaks donated to them. They wanted to know if the fees to store them at the lake could be waived. 11 Edmonton said that when there is an ordinance, it has to be followed consistently. The program will have to go to the City Council to request a waiver. PRAB can't make exceptions because we don't have the authority. Colwell said that gave him a direction to tell the person associated with the program. Edmonston then told the members that they have been given a copy of the Annual Parks Report. She said to please look at it, and it would be discussed at the April PRAB meeting. Wright told the members that the agenda location has changed on the Access Fayetteville website. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas. 12 Washington County Juvenile Justice Center REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER 885 CLYDESDALE ROAD FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 Jeff Courtway, Physical Education Teacher Phone: (479) 444-1670 ext. 27 Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs, Coordinator Fax: (479) 444-1644 March 7, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Jeff Courtway and I am a teacher for the Fayetteville Public Schools. My position is Physical Education teacher at the Washington County Juvenile Detention Center. We have a program called the Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC), which serves as one of the diversion programs for Washington County. Our OAC is part of the Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs program set up by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to provide our youth with a positive alternative to drug and alcohol use. We have approximately 40 kids ages 13- 17 that we take out on some type of adventure once each month. Some of the activities we do include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, caving, rock climbing, archery, ropes courses and conservation projects. Most of these youth are low level drug and alcohol offenders doing this as part of their probation time. Many of our activities include a community service project as well. We feel if these young people connect with the outdoors and have a healthy respect for themselves and the environment they will in turn make healthier choices. We are trying to add a supplemental fishing and boating element to our program on some of the local lakes. We would like to provide them with canoes and kayaks, which we have, access to due to grant money received by Holt Middle School. Our goal is to have an optional fishing and boating afternoon once/week for those youth interested in spending time on the water. We also would like to provide them with mentors who would like to pass on their fishing skills to others. One of the drawbacks to accomplishing this is the small craft fees at Lakes Fayetteville and Sequoyah. It would cost each kid $6.00 plus tax to do this. We would ask if the City of Fayetteville and the Parks and Recreation to consider waiving the fee for the kids in our program. We feel like this would help us accomplish our goal of getting more kids out on the water and develop their paddling and fishing skills which in turn would give them a healthy alternative to drugs and alcohol. Please make note that we are not a 501 non profit organization since we are a county program. We are asking you to please consider this issue and see if you could help us out and recommend that the city waive the fees. Thank you very much for allowing us to talk this over with you. We would like to come to the Parks Commission meeting on April 7`h. Please contact me at 444-1670 x 27 or email me at jcourtway@co.washington.ar.us. Thank you for your time and consideration, Jeff Courtway OAC/HOFNOD Coordinator Washington County Juvenile Detention FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE IX GENERAL REGULATIONS Cross reference(s)--Penalty, §97.999. 97.068 Camping Prohibited No person in a park shall set up or use tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person bring in or leave in a city park after closing hours any structure or vehicle to be used or that could be used for such purpose, such as house trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon or the like. (Code 1965, §17A-20; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code 1991, §97.068) Cross reference(s)--Penalty, §97.999. 97.069 Horseback Riding No person in a park shall ride a horse except in Combs Park or on designated bridle trails. Where permitted, horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained and ridden with due care, and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended, nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree, or shrub. (Code 1965, §17A-22; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code 1991, §97.069) Cross reference(s)--Penalty, §97.999. 97.070 Recreational Activities At Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah And Wilson (A) Hours. Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, and Lake Wilson shall be open to the general public throughout the year from sunrise to sunset daily and shall be closed each day from sunset to sunrise; provided, each lake shall be closed Thanksgiving Day. The boat docks shall be closed on December 24th and shall remain closed through January 14th. (B) Permits for fishing and boating. (1) Permits: (a) Season boating (65 and older) (b) Season boating (16-64) and fishing permit $40.00 and fishing permit $50.00 (c) Daily boating and fishing permit (65 and older) $5.00 (d) Daily boating and fishing permit (16-64) $6.00 CD97:6 (e) Season fishing/use permit (65 and older) $20.00 (f) (9) Season fishing/use permit (16-64) $30.00 Daily fishing/use permit (65 and older) $2.00 (h) Daily fishing/use permit (16-64) $3.00 Daily fishing/use permit (under 16 with permitted adult) Free (i) (2) Miscellaneous. (a) Each person 16 years of age or older is required to purchase a fishing/use permit for fishing on each lake or any stream within the city owned lake property. (b) A boating permit applies to the boat rather than the occupants thereof; however, all occupants of a boat, 16 years of age or older must purchase a fishing/use permit. Daily permits are valid only for use on the date of purchase. (C) Boat docking. Boat docking shall be permitted at the boat docks at Lake Sequoyah and Lake Fayetteville on a space available basis to season boating and fishing permit holders for the following per boat annual fees: (1) Lake Fayetteville (a) City resident (b) Non-resident $250.00 $325.00 (2) Lake Sequoyah $100.00 (D) Fishing. All fishing shall be done only from the lake bank or boat. No wading, swimming, or belly boats shall be permitted. Arkansas Game and Fish regulations shall control the number and size of fish which may be caught, however, the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Division may provide additional requirements necessary to manage the fish population. All persons should check with the boat dock operator before fishing. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing to use trot lines, set lines, limb lines, cast nets, yo-yo's or jug fishing. FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE IX GENERAL REGULATIONS (E) Boating. A boating permit for each boat must be purchased before its use on the lake. All boats must be docked at the boat landing at lake closing time. No boats except those used by lake employees will be docked at any other location on the lake. (F) Place of entry. All persons are warned to enter the lake for boating or fishing only through the entrance at the lake office. Persons entering the lake property from any other location shall be considered trespassing and subject to prosecution. (G) Use of motors on boats. (1) In the event that motors are used on boats, the boats shall be operated in such a manner that they will not endanger other boats or the occupants thereof and shall not be operated in such a manner as to create heavy waves causing undue erosion of the shoreline. (2) No boats shall be permitted within 500 feet of the spillway of Lake Sequoyah. (3) No houseboats, water skiing, or jet skis allowed. Speeding and boat racing is not permitted and each outboard motor operator is cautioned to operate his motor in a safe and cautious manner. Failure to abide by this requirement will cause loss of boating permit. The dock operator shall revoke the boating permit of any boat which in his judgment is unsafe, overloaded, or operated in a careless manner. (4) All state laws governing boats must be complied with before using a boat on any city lake. Facilities for docking or landing of boats will be provided, however, the city will not be responsible for any damage or theft of boats, motors or equipment left in boats at docks. (H) Picnicking or other recreational activities. Picnicking is permitted on any part of Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, or Lake Wilson or land surrounding said lakes, except within restricted nature areas, which are controlled by the city. Overnight camping is allowed only by special group permit. (1) Committing nuisances. No person shall commit any nuisance while on Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, and Lake Wilson or any of the land surrounding the lakes belonging to the city, nor shall any trash or other materials be thrown into the CD97:7 lakes or left about the shore line or on the premises of any lake. (J) Fishing and boating prohibited near intake tower. No one shall climb upon, enter, or fish from the intake towers of the lakes. (K) Fishing on stream below dam. State laws governing fishing below darns shall be applicable on city property. Fishing permits are required to fish in the stream on city property below the dams. (L) Firearms and hunting. No firearms, hunting or trapping will be permitted on city owned property at any time. (M) Use of motor vehicles. No person at Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, or Lake Wilson shall drive a motor vehicle or ride a motorcycle, ATV or bicycle on other than a paved vehicular road or path designated for that purpose. (N) Revoking permits. The city shall have the right to revoke any permit issued under this section if it is determined that the permittee willfully violated any of the provisions of this section. When a permit is revoked, there will be no refunds. (Code 1965, §13-12; Ord. No. 2274, 9-7-76; Ord. No. 2903, 3-1-83; Ord. No. 3164, 1-21-86; Ord. No. 3203, 8-5-86; Ord. No. 3437, 7-5-89; Ord. No. 3533, 2-19-91; Ord. No. 4168, 6-1-99; Code 1991, §97.070; Ord. 4707, 06-07-05; Ord. No. 4811, 12-20-05) Cross reference(s)--Penalty, §97.999. 97.071-97.079 Reserved ARTICLE VI CONDUCT IN PARKS 97.080 Gambling Prohibited; Recreational Activities To Take Place Only In Suitable Areas No person in a park shall gamble, or participate in, or abet any game of chance. Nor shall any person take part in or abet the playing of other forms of recreation except in areas set apart for or conducive to the particular form of recreation. (Code 1965, §17A-21; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code 1991, §97.080) Cross reference(s)--Penalty, §97.999. 97.081 Intoxicating Beverages (a) No person in a park shall bring into or consume alcoholic beverages within a city s MESA VE. WHITE SUMMER RAIN RD KING FISHER TRAIL 1.9 MILES LAK QUOYAH s QUOYAH DR co w PARKING NEW NATURE TRAIL 1.4 MILES PROPOSED NAME "ROOKERY TRAIL" LAKE SEQUOYAH PARK 1,272 ACRES:. m DANITA . T T HUNTSVILL RD TO FAY TTEVILLE II 111 J BRANDI AV s :'; I BRANDI DR 11.1 LAKE SEQUOYAH TRAILS City of Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION Parks & Recreation 2007 Annual Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members 1 Summary of Accomplishments 2-5 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Guests 6-8 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Motions 9 City Council Agenda Approvals 10 Parks & Recreation Division Employees 11 Park Land Summary 12-13 Park Classification and Service Levels 14 Park Acres, Quadrant, Classification and Service Levels 15-22 Public Areas 23 Work Hours Performed Chart 24 Program Report 25 Five Year Program Participation Comparison 26 Wilson Pool Report 27 Economic Impact Study 28 YRCC Participant Report 29 Special Events Cost Detail 30-32 Park Revenues 33 Annual HMR Tax Revenue Comparison 34 Monthly HMR Comparison Chart 35 Park Land Dedication Report 36 PLDO Acres and Funds 37 Park Land Dedication Charts 38 Volunteer Report 39 2007 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Jay Davidson 1781 N Pointer Ln Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 571-3258 W) 595-2079 jay davidson(aijbhunt.com Second Term /Replaced Gail Eads 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 Valerie Biendara 1129 Fieldstone Fayetteville, AR 72704 C) 530-1157 W) 442-0144 vnbien a cox.net First Term/Replaced Stephen Langsner 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 Craig T. Mauritson 347 Village Dr Fayetteville AR 72703 H) 521-7168 W) 521-5750 craigm (a),nwaemail. c om Third Full Term/Replaced Jerry Bailey 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 Steve Hatfield 3707 S Butterfield Trail Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 443-3294 W) 387-2159 shatfieldrla@aol.com First Term /Replaced Fran Free 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 Bob Davis 1163 N Montview Dr Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 442-5950 W) 521-2233 citybizbdavis@sbcglobal.net First Term/Replaced Trey Marley 12/31/05 to 12/31/07 Jon Hitler 476 E Fritz Ct Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 582-2308 W) 986-4646 jonbi@yahoo.com First Term/Replaced Mike Hill 12/31/05 to 12/31/07 Milton Burke 1532 W Cleveland Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 442-5460 W) 444-3050 mburkc@fayar.nct First Term/Replaced Kristin Pawlik Holmes 12/31/05 to 12/31/07 Wade Colwell 501 Forest Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 521-2696 W) 521-2200 wade.colwell@agedwards.com Forth Term/Replaced Craig T. Mauritson 12/31/05 to 12/31/07 Parks and Recreation 2007 Accomplishments Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation awarded a 50/50 matching grant $100,000 from for improvements to Sweetbriar and Davis Parks. Installed lighting at the Walker Park tennis and basketball courts. The courts were equipped with Musco's new Green Structure Lighting. This new, energy efficient technology uses less energy to provide the same quality of lighting for a designated area. The dramatic improvement of photometric efficiency requires fewer fixtures to achieve desired light levels, thus reducing energy costs. In addition, a series of timed power adjustments with the Smart Lamp operating system increases lamp life from 3,000 to 5,000 hours which is a 66% increase in operating efficiency. For example, prior technology utilized an average of 84 kW, where the new green structure technology uses 50kW. Over a five year period, this will result in a $23,000 utility savings for Parks and Recreation. On April 7, Arbor Day was celebrated with the Annual Celebration of Trees Giveaway. There were 1200 trees and 300 shrubs distributed this year. In May, two rain gardens were installed, one at Gulley Park on May 18 and another at Walker Park on May 25. The Illinois Watershed Partnership, Washington County Extension Service, Beaver Water District and the Arkansas Forestry Commission partnered in this project. The Rotary Club donated a new scoreboard that was installed at Lake Fayetteville Field 3. Parks and Recreation 2007 Accomplishments Approximately 30,000 people enjoyed the Red, White and Boom fireworks show and concerts on July 4 at Baum Stadium. In August, the development of Harmony Pointe Park was completed with the installation of playground equipment and a pavilion The Grand Opening was held on October 18. In September, a Vermeer wood -chipper and a hydraulic dump trailer were purchased for the Urban Forestry program to increase the efficiency of tree management. In 2007, the Arkansas Forestry Commission recorded Lake Fayetteville Park having the largest Arkansas Black Oak tree. A bronze plaque mounted on a boulder marks this prize tree. Salem Park Grand Opening was held on October 8. the park's development included playground equipment, half -court basketball court, and a pavilion. Parks and Recreation 2007 Accomplishments On December 6, the City celebrated the 8 acre Dale Clark Park. Several current and former City Council, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Youth Center Board Members and staff attended this event located adjacent to the Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club. Dale Clark was the City's first Parks and Recreation Director as well as and Youth Center Director for over 30 years. The celebration included refreshments and the unveiling of the park entry sign. During 2007 Urban Forestry Staff planted 150 trees, pruned 2000 and removed approximately 250. The City of Fayetteville spent $637,728 on Urban Forestry services which is equivalent to $9.33 per capita. In 2007, an estimated 69,900 people participated in or attended a Parks and Recreation Program or Special Event. This includes a wide variety of healthy, positive programs for children and adults such as Outdoor Recreation Camps at Lake Fayetteville, Soccer, Softball, and Baseball. Parks and Recreation 2007 Accomplishments More than 20,000 utilized the Wilson Park Swimming Pool. The Yvonne Richardson Center received a $15,000 matching grant in funding from Champions for Kids program in 2007 and was selected to receive another $15,000 matching grant in 2008. With this funding, Staff has started an initiative titled the "Make the Grade" program that assists children with school work. The program focuses on homework help and studying for exams. The program will evolve into not only assisting southeast Fayetteville's youth to further their education beyond High School, but educating the youth about how to become a positive and effective citizen through community service, personal etiquette, financial management and training children to search and interview for jobs. Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association awarded Art in the Park with the Tourism Award. The Southwest Regional of National Recreation and Parks Association awarded Lake Fayetteville Park as the Outstanding Facility Award and Fayetteville Natural Heritage as the Volunteer Group of the Year. 2007 Advisory Board Guests GUEST GROUP LOCATION REQUEST Carmen liernnely 1-12 Engineering 8-Jan-07 .19 acres dedcatian and .015 aces donation far tral Tom liemdly 1-2 Engineering Charlie Sloan Shen Properties Pa sinmon St. Subdivision 3.43 acres dedcation offsite slang OM Creek Jerry Kelso, Km Fugitt, Hugh Janatt Frank Sharp Lindsey Citizen The Links at Fayetteville 5-Feb-07 17.32 acres dedcation & r r u coy-in-lieu $138.033 for 3.45 acres rat prodded for, 6 iron fence between golf course and park area; Existing lake shall refrain with condticns for overflow into 2nd lam & provide a well to be maintained by developer from which water W11 be deposited in exdding lake to maintain agreed upon elevation. Lake to be altered only to the degree necessary to 'nide stun nmeter detention andshelf fn safety. Trish Hdlenbeck Todd Jacobs MA Times Appian Center for Design, Inc. 5-Mar-07 Mbodstcak Commuity Hair Broyles Nock/Rayles Development Mbcdstock Commur ity Dedpte .92 parldand and money-in-lieu d $238,080. David Reynolds Srith Cormunications Walker Pak To place a Dell toner in Wak Park Bryan Cooper Dave Reynolds Barber Snith Comrunications Altus&SprirxgnoodsRyan Cooper 15-Mar-07 Walker Park $47,946nuey-iMieu To place a cell toner in the fam of a One tree in the Eastem pat of Walks Park. Hair Broyles, Lex Broyles,John NodSSteve Aust Nod4Bro 4es Development Woodstock Carrnrrty Dedcaticn of 6.87 acres pork laid offsite along the soli side d Ont Creek to extend the trail corridor. Todd Jacobs Brett Bennett Appian Center for Design, Inc. NM/Arkansas Times V\bcdstock Camuity 2-Apr-07 Dedcaticn of 6.87 acres pork laid offsite along the soli side d Ont Creek to extend the trail corridor. Steven Bean C7afton,Tull,Sparksassociate Village at Shiloh Full landdedcaticnof4.8acres &will build 12trail Song Shiloh Dr. Bob Caulk & Pete Heinzelmann FNHA To accept al anerd from Southnest Regina Canon of Malicia Recreation & Parks Pssodatian Michelle Mantes 1-12 Engineering Stanetxidge Nbadons 6 Land dedication of .22 acres to increase Eagle Pak Cathy Bass Botanical Gadens Resent alma report Scott Starr Botanical Gardens Duane Woltjen FNHA Tracy Hoskins Paradyne Corpanies Park West PZD Re isicn To move trail accessibility out of the wetlands and if a detention pond is necessary W11 not be pat of park donation area. Bobbie Henderson Capps Creek (Resident 7-Ntey-07 Capper Creek BII Henderson Capper Creek (Resident Capper Creek Kevin Bemoch Fayetteville Rt lic Schools Corey Roberts Mlver Investments Decicatien of pox .045 aces of park land for the potion of the trail built an developer's property inducing land for the trail light and remaining $9,760 pad as r r u coy in lieu. Scott Hancock Caper Creek Resident Caper Creek Dustin Tracy WVA Tines Matt Nihalevich Qty of Fayetteville John Cox Hair Broyles Bray's Investments Hdoont Heigrts Phil Money in Lieu Todd Jacobs Appian Center for Design Holcomb Heights Ph I I Matey in Lieu Jerry Ingram BSA Martha Ingram BSA Dai Coody Fayetteville Maya 29 -May -07 Terry Lawson City of Fayetteville Fire Dept Bobby Davis Milton Brie Phillip Watson Barbara Davison Jeff Esu Adam Wallwash RAlexader Hark Broyles Rob Robinson John Node CT Mattson Scott Mashlxm Chris Scott Arkansas Gryphons RFC Pat Morgan 2849 S Shiloh, Fayetteville Zara, Frank Sharp Neig to Connie Venxuyse Olivia Sellers Nary Vavil FNHA Acton liardrran Arkansas Gryphons RFC Ryan Grigsby Fayetteville Visitors Bureau Sera Sharp Neighbor Jarrin Gorholr Citizen Kobel Alice Citizen Patrice A Haxlak LaCuatra Bond Assodaticn Ryan Yu yba Urban Design Associate Phillip Watson Fayetteville DiscAssoaation Joel Brown Fayetteville DiscAssociation Christine Bobbit Fayetteville DiscAssociation Lauer Wllians Fayetteville Disc Association Hitch Cockiil Citizen Any Patak Fayetteville DiscAssociation IGm Hesse Rauch Coleman 4 -Jut -07 Fees in lieu, actrinistratiar ad design of Walnut Crossing pat lad development, and °pollination with Trails Coordinator for easement fabail corridor withinexisting 80'gas easement Tom Hemelly 1-2 Engineering Morey in lieu Tom Costello Visits Phillip Costello Boy Scat Troop 460 X11 Henirg Resident of MMA Boatball Cate Club Request Boatel! Recreational League Matt Mhalevich Marsha Melnichak City Trails Coordinator NMTiires 9,A1-07 Phillip Costello IGpp Hen BSA Troop 460 1-12 Engineering 6 -Aug -07 Money in lieu Tracy Hoskins Paracignlevd°pmart Money in lieu Steve Davis James Gibson ParadgnDeieloprent Pppian Centre for Design 10 -Sep -07 The Snit Money in Iieu Morey in lieu Austin Ramer Appian Centre for Desigi The Snit Money in lieu Wiliam Biotin Boy Scat Troop 116 Eagle Scat Project Nidrael Brovn Boy Socut Troop 116 Eagle Smut Project Dabney Bramon Citizen IGp Hearne 1-12 Engineering Leverett Commons 11 Marey in Iieu Kg Hearne H2 Engineering Mdtonn Cottages Morey in lieu Todd Jacobs Pppian Centre for Design 1-Oct-07 Dedcaticn of approx 3 awes, with reneining requi rra t pad as fees in lieu Stew Aust Node Investments Decicatian of epic( 3 acres, with remaining requirement pad as fees in lieu John Nock Nock Investments Dedcaticn of approx 3 acres, with rem ainirg requirement paid as fees in lieu Genn Soder Sander Properties Dedcaticn of 0.74 aaes to aeate a park land bat Nike Morgan McClelland Donate approx 15.39 was of GvTJ Business Pak Phase II aid 2.49 ares ofLot 5 Kip Hearne Marsha Melnichak 112 Engineering NMAT 5-Nor-07 Maley in lieu Alex Heatherington James Gibson BA Troop 116 Appian Centre for Design 3-Dec-07 Morey in Lien $195,840 Dustin Tray MNATimes Drew Lee BSA Troop 116 David Lag BSA Troop 116 Made Scausk BSA Troop 116 Scott Johnson BSATroop 116 Jonathan Moseley BSA Troop 116 Jacob Moseley BSA Troop 116 lick Scalise BSATroop116 Samuel Scalise BSA Troop 116 Chis Johnson BSA Troop 116 Davptphen Droves BSATroop 116 Matt Davidson BSA Troop 116 Jacob Braes BSA Troop 116 Gende Lee BSATroop 116 Jonathan Main BSA Troop 116 Cay Roberts Forest Hills Maley in Lien $403,600 Matt Mhalevich City of Fayetteville Trails