HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-07 - 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 January 7, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR AGENDA: 1. Introduction of new PRAB Board Members: 2. Election of PRAB Officers for 2008: Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: PRAB Motion: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director Wade Colwell, Chairman 3. Approval of December 3, 2007 PRAB Meeting Minutes: PRAB Motion: 4. Botanical Garden Report: Walt Eilers, BGO Board Member 5. Walnut Crossing Subdivision Park Naming Kim Hesse, Rausch 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. PRAB Motion: 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 PRAB Motion: 7. Habitat for Humanity project presentation: Aaron Gabriel Habitat for Humanity is purchasing land from the City to develop a low impact development. Staff Recommendation: To approve granting a waiver for the Park Land Dedication Requirements and accepting design services for the adjacent park land. PRAB Motion: 8. 2008 Budget Update: 9. Regional Park Update: 10. PRAB Orientation Date: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director Please bring your calendar so we can select at date for the Annual PRAB Orientation. We need to allow a time frame of approximately 2.5 hours prior to our February 46 PRAB monthly meeting. 11. Other Business: 12. Adjournment: Upcoming City Council Items & Park Events: January 28, 2008 Red Oak Park discussions at Ward 4 Meeting, City Hall Room 111,7:OOPM Attachments: 2008 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board PRAB Meeting Minutes: December 3rd, 2007 Walnut Crossing Subdivision Park Naming Request Concrete Canoe Mailer and Photos Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report CIP Report HMR Monthly Report 2 2008 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Jay Davidson Phil Jones 4054 Caston Drive 1375 River Meadows Drive Fayetteville, AR 72701 Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 571-3258 W) 595-2079 H) 479-531-7896 W) 479-636-5380 jaydavidson(rjbhunt.com phillipJones@nabholz.com Second Term /Replaced Gail Eads First Term/Replaced Bob Davis 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 12/31/07 to 12/31/09 Valerie Biendara Jon Bitler 1129 Fieldstone 476 E Fritz Ct Fayetteville, AR 72704 Fayetteville, AR 72701 C) 530-1157 W) 442-0144 11) 582-2308 W) 986-4646 vnbien(c@cox.net jonbi@yahoo.com First Term/Replaced Stephen Langsner Second Term/Replaced Mike Hill 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 12/31/07 to 12/31/09 Craig T. Mauritson Bill Waite, Jr. 347 Village Dr 241 West Dickson Street Fayetteville AR 72703 Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 521-7168 W) 521-5750 H) 527-6725 W) 443-5432 craigm@nwaemail.com nwaemail.com whwaite@cox.net Third Full Term/Replaced Jerry Bailey First Term/Replaced Milton Burke 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 12/31/07 to 12/31/09 Steve Hatfield Wade Colwell 3707 S Butterfield Trail 501 Forest Fayetteville, AR 72701 Fayetteville, AR 72701 H) 443-3294 W) 387-2159 H) 521-2696 W) 521-2200 shatfieldrla@aol.com wade.colwell@agedwards.com First Term /Replaced Fran Free Fifth Term/Replaced Craig T. Mauritson 12/31/06 to 12/31/08 12/31/07 to 12/31/09 FAYETTEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Wade Colwell at 5:34 p.m. on December 3, 2007 in Room 326 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Present: Park and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Davidson, Burke, Biendara, Mauritson, Bitter, and Hatfield were present; Davis was absent. Park Staff Edmonston, Wright, Thomas, Jones, Trail Coordinator Mihalevich and audience were also in attendance. 1. Approval of November 5th, 2007 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: Davidson motioned to approve the minutes as written. Hatfield seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 2. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Report Walt Eilers, Board Member Colwell asked if the trail continued with the flow of foot and bike traffic around the lake. Eilers said one of the issues was what surface would be. It needed to be environmentally consistent with the Botanical Gardens. Butterfield Trail would be a lateral connection to the lakeside. Mihalevich said the trail was originally closer to Hwy 265, but was moved because of the noise. There will also be a cost effective bridge and a boardwalk. Bitter asked if he had talked to Kevin Bennoch about the new route. Mihalevich said yes, he had walked it with him. There were some compromises made. They want a nice view and a buffer from the lake. There is still lots of work to be done. Edmonston commented that it was a great meeting with the Springdale and Fayetteville science teachers. She's very pleased with the progress of the work. Eilers said the individuals that have been using the trail have been using the Botanical Gardens parking lot. That has been a security issue, because several pieces of construction equipment have been "borrowed". There is now a storage area for the equipment, which satisfies the insurance company. The Botanical Garden might put in a gate with a sign that says "open from sunup to sundown", and is considering putting in a parking lot that connects directly with the trail. This will be discussed with Ron Troutman. Davidson asked how the membership drive is going. Eilers said it was going great. 1800 people are getting a mailing requesting possible membership gifts or maybe an end of the year gift to the Botanical Gardens. Davidson then asked how the reciprocal membership plan was going. Eilers said the Botanical Gardens have agreed to the reciprocal agreement plan with other gardens in the country. They are waiting for the other gardens to get it into their systems so members can visit any of the 118 gardens in the country on one membership. Eilers also said they are inviting different Chambers of Commerce, WalMart, etc. to have their monthly meeting at the Botanical Gardens and get the word out about them. Davidson asked how the Parks board could help the Botanical Gardens. Eilers replied that everyone was welcome to come to events, and then should feel free to give suggestions. The person to contact for suggestions would be Page Mulholland, the executive director. Burke asked how the new plan for the trail would affect the length. Mihalevich said that it would probably make it longer. Bitler wanted to know if the new plan would be brought to the Parks board. Mihalevich said yes. A citizen commented that the poison ivy along the trail was really bad. Colwell replied that when possible we mow or hand trim the edges on the paved trail. The citizen replied that maybe spraying would be better. Edmonston replied that we can't spray within 100'. Burke asked if the trail would follow the contours. Mihalevich replied that the nature trail would stay the same for the most part. It's possible that the nature trail would be put down Butterfield Stagecoach, with a dirt surface, like it was long ago. 3. Walnut Crossing Park Land Master Plan Kim Hesse, Rausch Coleman Land Development Staff Recommendation: Approval of park master plan as submitted Mauritson asked what type of surface the playground would have. Hesse replied it would be soft tile. Colwell commented that it was a pretty large area for soft tile. Hesse said it looked large on the picture, but it is in proportion to the size of the playground equipment. She said the neighborhood chose the playground equipment. Mauritson wanted to know what the dotted line was on the picture, and whether is was a potential for a trail. Hesse said it was the tree preservation line. Colwell wanted to know if there was curbside parking for the people who aren't within walking distance of the park. Hesse replied no, there were no parking spaces. Mihalevich asked if a trail will be built. Hesse replied that they would do this part, as she pointed to an area on the map. She said the part they would build would be an eight foot wide trail. They will excavate and bring in hillside, and then asphalt. It will be a pretty solid trail. PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned to accept staff recommendation to approve the park master plan as submitted. Mauritson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 4. Walnut Crossing Subdivision Park Naming Kim Hesse, Rausch Coleman Land Development Hesse told the history of the parcel of land. After three or four meetings, the neighborhood voted to name the park Holland Park, named for the family that owned the land until the 1970's, when Rausch Coleman bought the land. Hesse said that the neighborhood voted to name the park Holland Park. The other name choices were Kessler, Deer Crossing, and Elmwood Park. Colwell said it would be nice to have the family history on a plaque in the park. Mauritson said he agrees with Colwell about the history plaque. PRAB Motion: According to the Facility naming policy the recommendation is tabled until the next PRAB meeting in order to allow for public input. Mauritson motioned to table. Bitler seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 5. Park Land Dedication Carole Jones, Park Planner Project History: This project was presented to PRAB on 8-7-06 with 26 single family proposed units. PRAB made a recommendation of accepting approximately 0.83 acres of 30' trail corridor and allowing drainage of the future phase of the development to be piped under the trail at the developer's expense. Additionally any damage to the trail must be repaired at developer's expense. The current project proposes 51 single family units. Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Mt. Comfort Place H2 Engineering Bleaux Barnes South of Mt. Comfort Rd., east of Bridgeport NW 51 Single Family, Approximately 10.95 acres 1.22 acres $48,960 Clabber Creek trail corridor, Red Oak Park, Hamestring Creek trail corridor Dedication of approximately 0.83 acres of trail corridor and approximately $15,600 remaining fees in lieu. Additionally, the developer requests to reserve a temporary drainage easement for the trail corridor and requests that the City construct the trail within 2 years of the land dedication. Dedication of approximately 0.83 acres of trail corridor and approximately $15,600 remaining fees in lieu. Additionally, staff recommends allowing a temporary drainage easement for the development and agrees to construct the trail within 2 years of land dedication, depending on approval of Estimated Annual Maintenance: Developer's Comments: Justification: funding by City Council, to construct the trail. The annual maintenance cost and man hours for the proposed trail (1,20010 is anticipated to be $420 and 1.0 hour, respectively. Hamestring Creek is shown on Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master Plan as a trail corridor. Additionally Red Oak Park is located within a''/ mile and will serve the recreational needs of the development. Jones told the Parks board that Jeremy Thompson, H2 Engineering, would like the money in lieu applied toward the trail. Thompson said that the owners wanted to market the trail. They would like to start it, and construct about two thirds of it, or whatever the money would cover. Mauritson asked if the money in lieu had to go toward the quadrant. Edmonston replied yes, it had to go toward the quadrant, but not necessarily toward the particular project. If the contractor can build it cheaper than the City, that might be something to look at. She said she would like to see Matt's cost versus their cost. Bitler asked if Transportation's budget would normally pay for the cost. Edmonston replied yes. Biendara asked if this request would go through the Trails Committee also. Mihalevich replied that they approve where the trails go, and also prioritize them. Mauritson said that his concern was that this discussion was about making a change to the normal process, and then the end result would be that the trail still wouldn't be totally complete. Davidson said he didn't think that PRAB could approve this request, because of the economics. Thompson asked if the board could approve the original proposal tonight, and then let H2 Engineering do a cost estimate in order to bring it back before the board. Mauritson asked if he meant that a proposal would be put together, and then taken to the Trails Committee. Thompson then said that it sounded like it was a tremendous idea, but they would stick to what was originally proposed. Biendara asked what would happen if the trail can't be done in two years. Jones replied that if the City still has the corridor dedicated, we could get it as soon as possible. PRAB Motion: Colwell motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Mauritson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0-0 with voice vote. 6. Park Land Dedication Carole Jones, Park Planner Development Name: The Shoppes and Residences at Forest Hills Engineer: Morrison -Shipley Owner: Forest Hills Development Co., Inc. Location: West of 1-540, south of Wedington Drive Park District: SW Units: 458 multi -family units; 96 single-family units Total Acres: 82.38 acres Land Dedication Requirement: 10.1 acres Money in Lieu Requirement $403,600 Existing Parks: Dale Clark Park Developer's Request: Money in lieu Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu Developer's Comments: Justification: The proximity to Dale Clark Park is the primary reason for the request of money in lieu of land. The developer is also providing small green space areas owned by the POA within the development. Someone asked where the trail was. Mihalevich said it was on the south side of Persimmon now. The City is looking to put a trail on the north side from Owl Creek to Shiloh. Colwell wanted to know about the green space. His concern was that there will be 1100 to 1200 residents. He wants to know where the kids will play. He would like to see more green space. Corey Robertson with Morrison/Shipley Engineers said there are several areas that are developed as parklike areas. It is more naturalized on the south end. Biendara said she saw this map last week, but it was different. Robertson said they got some different info. The area on the south end was decreased a little bit, but the 25% is still maintained. Hatfield asked if there would be any spaces for playgrounds. Robertson said the area around the detention pond would most likely be a playground. Hatfield asked if it would have water. Robertson said yes. Mauritson then asked if there would be barriers around the water. He was concerned about children being around water. Robertson said the water would be tapered. If any barriers are put up, it would be the developer's decision. Colwell asked about a certain area on the map. He was hoping it was green space. Robertson said it was a concrete area, but there are areas in the development that are pocket parks. Mauritson said there were lots of buildings, but no green. Hatfield said that he was looking at the date on the letter. He wanted to know if the project came in on time. Jones said yes, the requirements were met. Edmonston said that because of the pocket parks, Staff felt more comfortable with the recommendation. Mihalevich asked if the trail was six feet wide, and on the north side of Persimmon. Robertson said yes. Mihalevich said it needed to be twelve feet wide, instead of a six foot sidewalk. Ozark Electric's part is twelve feet, so it needs to be continued on the north side of Persimmon. It will hook up with Shiloh Trail. Edmonston said Dale Clark Park is in the area. Jones said Owl Creek School is there also. Hatfield said that his concern was that in two to three years there will be a lot more people living to the south in that development. Some of the ratios will change, and there may be more green space needed than is being planned for. Biendara asked if the condos would have a play area in the center. Robertson said there would be a clubhouse area and small playground area. There has to be those types of areas for it to be marketable. Bitler asked Edmonston if there was any land in the area of Dale Clark Park that could be added to this development. Edmonston said no. Bitler asked Robertson if he anticipated any marketing issues with the density and the low green space. Robertson replied that the City doesn't think it is dense enough. The developer understands the need for green space. This development doesn't fit into City guidelines. Mihalevich commented that the twelve foot wide trail along Persimmon should have a motion. Colwell said he didn't like the density, but liked the trail. Hatfield said the soft surface trails may not be assessable to wheelchairs. It's not an all weather surface. Robertson said there will be sidewalks through Salem Street. Hatfield said that if this plan showed specifically what recreational opportunities would be available, he would feel a whole lot better about supporting the plan. Mauritson said that the plan just doesn't show enough info. He doesn't feel like there is enough green space. He's having a problem envisioning it from the plan drawing. He said he is also very nervous about not having barriers around the water with a playground right next to it, because of personal history. Hatfield said if we don't buy the land now, we won't get the land. Jones said Staff looked at this area and wanted it because of the proximity to Dale Clark Park. Edmonston said we need the trails and tree preservation. The tree preservation is open to the public. There would be no playground equipment -it would be just a public space. Mihalevich said there is recreational verbiage for tree preservation. Colwell asked where the front door of the store was located. Robertson showed him on the map. Colwell said it was facing the back of buildings. It should be on the other side facing the street. Robertson said that's how Neighborhood Market wanted to do it. Bitler asked Edmonston to remind everyone of the appeal process if this request is denied. Edmonston replied that if the Parks board and developer can't come to a mutual understanding, it goes before the Planning Commission for their determination. It's only had to be done once. Robertson said that the south end of the area would be tree preservation and a publicly used area. Edmonston asked Mihalevich if there would be picnic tables and benches. Mihalevich said it could be written in and could be very specific about what would be there, so there would be no misunderstanding. PRAB motion: Davidson motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Mauritson seconded it. Motion passed 4-3-0 by voice vote, with Hatfield, Davidson, and Mauritson casting the dissenting votes. 7. Park Land Dedication Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: Justification: Carole Jones, Park Planner 156 Street Apaitments HGM Engineering CPD Investments South of 15th Street, west of S. School SW 366 multi -family units 17.47 acres 6.22 acres $248,880 Abuts Greathouse Park, Walker Park, World Peace Wetland Prairie and park land at Aspen Ridge and Town Branch Creek trail corridor are within one half mile. Easement and construction of the College Branch trail from the north property line to the south property line and dedicate money in lieu. Easement and construction of the College Branch trail from the north property line to the south property line and dedicate money in lieu, exact trail alignment to be approved by Trails Coordinator. The Town Branch Creek trail and College Branch trail will connect the residents of this development to Greathouse Park, Walker Park, the World Peace Wetland Prairie and park land at Aspen Ridge. Additionally the developer is proposing a POA open area with a basketball court and clubhouse. The existing parks in the area will serve the recreational needs of the development. Edmonston commented that Greathouse Park has been underused. Hatfield asked what the cost of this project is. Mihalevich said they are offering the easement, construction, and money in lieu. They will not construct the bridge. We could maybe use the money in lieu. Bitter asked if that needed to go into the motion. Edmonston said they would do it. Mauritson asked if they could hold them to it. Hatfield then asked if we had anything in writing. Mihalevich said no, and said we can't hold them to it. Mauritson said that he was not comfortable with the drawing. It didn't have enough detail on it. Colwell said that we need to request a trail dedication easement. Mihalevich said he felt good about the new location for the trail since it was close to Van Buren. Mauritson said he didn't see that it would be hard to reconfigure the trail if necessary. Mihalevich responded that they were okay with moving it around. It will still be right by the parking lot. Hatfield said he wanted it to be clarified that the easement and construction of College Branch trail not be out of the park land dedication. PRAB motion: Davidson motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Mauritson seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 8. Park Land Dedication Carole Jones, Park Planner Project History: This project was presented to PRAB on 9-8-03 with 12 single family proposed units. PRAB made a recommendation of accepting money in lieu of land ($6,600). The project was not constructed, and the fees were not paid. The project is currently proposed as seven single-family units and 21 multi -family units as outlined below: Development Name: Stonewood Gardens Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Developer's Comments: Justification: There was no discussion. Jorgensen & Associates Stonewood Gardens, LLC East of Arkansas Highway 265 and south of Albright Road NE 7 single-family units; 21 multi -family units 4.64 acres 0.525 acres $21,000 Lake Fayetteville and the Botanical Gardens are located within %2 -mile radius from the site. Money in lieu Money in lieu The relatively small size and proximity to Lake Fayetteville Park are the two primary reasons for the request of money in lieu of land. The developer is also providing small green space areas owned by the POA within the development. PRAB motion: Mauritson motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Colwell seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 9. Park Land Dedication: Carole Jones, Park Planner Project History: This project was presented to PRAB on November 8th, 2006. PRAB recommended accepting money in lieu, land, and services. as stated below: Dedicate approximately 0.36 acres of land for the trail and construct 856 if of 12' trail. All trail layout, design and construction shall be approved by park staff. Trail shall be constructed per City standard construction details for an asphalt trail. Approximately 500 If of the trail will serve as the sidewalk; therefore, costs for land and construction for this portion will not be counted towards the park land dedication requirement. In addition, approximately 0.86 acres located on the southern edge of the development will be dedicated. This property has the potential to be added to on the south side from the adjoining property. The remaining dedication would be accepted as money in lieu. The following is a breakdown of the previous dedication requirements. $122,100.00 required $28,212.50 (1.22 acres for trail and park) $24,270.69 (construction costs of trail**) $69,616.81 $12,500.00 (amount required for sidewalk construction) $82,116.81 total remaining requirement **The trail construction costs are based on approximately 500 1.f. of 7' trail and 356 if of 12'trail. Typical sidewalk construction costs are included for the 500 If of trail that functions as a sidewalk. Resolution 190-04 regarding the park land dedication requirements for the project was passed and approved December 7th, 2004. Current Status: The trail corridor (0.3532 acres) and park land (0.8581 acres) deeds have been received. A payment of $23,704.06 for remaining fees in lieu has been received. The current proposal includes 288 multi -family units. This is a change from 220 single family units. Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: Park District: Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Estimated Annual Maintenance: Developer's Comments: Justification: 288 MF units = 4.9 acres Aspen Ridge Appian Centre for Design Hank Broyles South of 6`h Street, west of Hwy 71B SW 288 Multi -family 28 acres 4.9 acres, see below $195,840, see below Previously dedicated land for Aspen Ridge and World Peace Wetland Prairie Dedicate approximately 0.8 additional acres, pay remaining fees in lieu. Dedicate approximately 0.8 additional acres, pay remaining fees in lieu. Dedicated land must be free from debris and stockpiles and graded to match adjacent park land. The annual maintenance cost and man hours for the proposed undeveloped park land (0.8 acres) is anticipated to be $165 and 4.4 hours, respectively. 4.9 - 1.32 acres (credit for 55 existing SF homes) = 3.58 acres 3.58 acres - 1.21 (acres previously dedicated) = 2.37 acres 4.9 acres - 2.37 = 2.53 acres owed 2.53 — 0.8 additional acres =1.73 acres owed 1.73 acres x $40,000/acre = $69,200 owed $69,200 - $23,704.26 previously paid = $45,495.74 $45495.74 - $54,163.49 (trail construction costs)= $-8,667.75 $-8,667.75 + $1,338 (land for sidewalk area) + $12,936 (sidewalk construction costs) = $5,606.25 owed The trail has not been fully constructed at this point. Colwell wanted to know how the staff felt about the land. Edmonston said it was a welcoming area. It had a good focal point. Hatfield asked if .88 acres was important to donate. James Gipson, representative for Appian Centre for Design, said it wasn't a good place for a development, but a good place for a park. Burke asked why the trail cost is higher now than previously. Bitler wanted to know if Parks and Recreation was being given credit for the trail. Mauritson wanted to know if we got $54,000 worth of trail. Edmonston said that the trail wasn't finished yet. Bitler commented that he was concerned about grandfathering in the cost, and whether doing so was legal. Edmonston said that Parks and Recreation's way of building trails has changed from the past. Gipson said that they are just following the original plan. Nothing has changed. PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to accept the staff recommendation. Colwell seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 10. Budget Update: Connie Edmonston, P & R Director Edmonston said another budget work session was scheduled on December 17, 2007. She briefly went over the items cut from 2008 Parks and Recreation Budget. 11. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, P & R Director 12. Other Business: The Dale Clark Park Grand Opening is Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 3:30. Everyone is to meet at the Boys and Girls Club for a short ceremony and to dedicate the park. Dale Clark's birthday is also on December 6, 2007. This date has been declared Dale Clark Day. 13. Adjournment: 7:45 p.m. Park Name Request Walnut Crossing Subdivision Five Acre Neighborhood Park November 30, 2007 The residents at Walnut Crossing wish to preserve some of the land's history by naming the park after the family that owned the land for over 130 years. It is at their request that we propose Holland Park to be the name selected for this five acre neighborhood park Beginning in October of this year, the residents of Walnut Crossing have been active in the design and planning for their neighborhood park. In November a meeting to accept the park design and propose names for the park was held. Four names were nominated and a ballot was created and circulated throughout the neighborhood. Holland Park was selected by majority vote. Holland Park was proposed for the historic significance the name has to the land. The Holland family has owned land in the Farmington/ Fayetteville area since 1870 when WD Holland bought 80 acres surrounding the park which is now Walnut Crossing Subdivision. Although the exact year the Holland's bought the land that now hold the park was not researched, by 1921 the Holland Family owned 386 acres including the park. The land stayed in the Holland family until 2003 when the last 110 acres were sold to Rausch Coleman Homes, developer of Walnut Crossing Subdivision. A descendant of the Holland family, Mary Holland Burdette was still living in the brick home Rausch Coleman now uses for their Land Development office. In 2003 a three story barn and a brick silo existed just west of the park property. In 2004 the barn burned to the ground from what was suspected to be a small fire set from the ground floor of the barn. Area children were often found in the barn and homeless persons passing through the area may have taken shelter there. Locals we have spoken with remember that this land was farmed up to the time it was purchased in 2003. The fields were most recently leased to grow and store silage. Remnants of old farm buildings still exist near the home including a large brick chicken mouse. We assume that Holland Street, the street that was extended north through the subdivision and lie just west of the park, was also named after the Holland family. It is the Walnut Crossing Property Owners Association's wish to keep the Holland name connected to the land by way of naming the park Holland Park. 2008 Mid -Continent Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge Conference ♦ The 06-07 Team holding the Spirit Award plaques after the canoe races. The University of Arkansas is proud to be hosting the 2008 Mid -Continent Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge Conference. 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Ld Hosting the 2008 Conference Concrete Canoe $9,000 • Judges • Materials • Location • Meals • Misc Steel Bridge $14,000 • Judges • Materials • Location • Meals • Misc Side Competitions $4000 • Geotechnical • Concrete Bowling • Concrete Disc Golf • K'NEX • Mystery Event Total Conference Costs $32,000 Competing in 2008 Conference Concrete Canoe / Steel Bridge: • Materials $5,000 • Uniforms $600 • Presentations $500 • Supplies $2,000 • Food $1,000 • Registration $500 • Printing Costs $400 Total Competition Costs $10,000 2007 Mid -Continent Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge Conference Lawrence, Kansas The University of Arkansas's ASCE teams fared well at the 2007 Mid -Continent Conference. The team was composed of a diverse group of students ranging from freshmen to seniors. The Steel Bridge team finished fifth overall, and the University won the "Spirit of the Conference" Award. ♦ The 06-07 Canoe Team paddling during the women's endurance race. ♦ The 06-07 Steel Bridge Team building during the timed session. SSOURI - COLUMBIA NORTHWEST PARK DISTRICT Original Approved Amount BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ - 2007 $ 5,255.04 Multiple $ 155,705.00 Salem Meadows (8/1/05,6/5/06811/6/06) $ 85,851.56 2008 $ 25,000.00 8/1/2005 $ 25,000.00 Asbell Pavilion $ 99,050.38 2009 $ 8/1/2005 $ 200,000.00 Clabber Creek Trail and Park 275,954.96 2010 $ 60,000.00 7/10/2006 $ 60,000.00 Davis Park Playground replacement match $460,856.90 Total 2007-2010 NORTHEAST PARK DISTRICT $90,255.04 Total Approved Expenditures Original Approved Amount BALANCE YR TO BE SPENT Remaining: PRAB Date Approved $ - 2007 $ 67,500.00 5/7/2007 $ 67,500.00 $ 1,952.57 2008 $ 65,076.75 2009 $ 77,421.15 2010 $144,450.47 Total 2007-2010 SOUTHWEST PARK DISTRICT Project David Lashley Park $67,500.00 Total Approved Expenditures Original Approved Amount BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ - 2007 $ - 06/30/04 $ 16,190.00 Wilson basketball court resurfacing $ 126,883.60 2008 $ - 8/1/2005 $ 25,000.00 Dale Clark Park Entry Sign $ 155,257.25 2009 $ 69,000.00 6/5/2006 $ 69,000.00 Wilson Park Trail and Walk Bridge $ 43,839.84 2010 $ 8,450.04 Multiple $ 200,000.00 Harmony Pointe Park (10/2/0681/8/07) $ - 3/5/2007 $ 4,100.00 Wilson Landscaping Improvements $325,980.69 Total 2007-2010 SOUTHEAST PARK DISTRICT BALANCE YEAR TO BE SPENT 0.00 2007 90,034.07 2008 6,237.72 2009 132,537.19 2010 $228,808.98 Total 2007-2010 $77,450.04 Total Approved Expenditures Original Approved Amount Remaining: PRAB Date Approved Project $ 10,000.00 6/5/2006 $ 10,000.00 St. Joseph Park $ (29,50000) 01/08/07 $ 10,900.00 Walker Basketball/Tennis Lighting $ 19,500.00 01/23/07 $ 19,500.00 Mt. Sequoyah Woods trail $ 300.00 7/9/2007 $ 300.00 Mt. Sequoyah Woods Trail Signage and posts $300.00 Total Aouroved Expenditures Number of Acres approved by PRAB Listed by Subdivision Acres Date to PRAB Engineer/ Developer Persimmon St Subdivision 3.43 1/8/2007 Jorgensen and Associates The Links at Fayetteville Money and Land Combo 17.32 1/8/2007 Grafton Tull and Associates Leverett Commons 0.19 1/8/2007 H2 Engineering Leverett Commons Repeal 1/8/07 Vote to $ vs. land -0.19 2/5/2007 H2 Engineering Woodstock Community Tabled until 3/15/07 3/5/2007 Appian Center for Design, Inc. Woodstock Community 6.87 3/15/2007 Appian Center for Design, Inc. Stonebridge Meadows Ph VI 0.22 4/2/2007 H2 Engineering Village at Shiloh 4.8 4/2/2007 Grafton Tull and Associates Park West switched dedication location 7.18 4/2/2007 Paradigm Development Mill at West End Money and Land Combo 0.045 5/7/2007 Ken Shireman and Associates Candlelight HMIs Subdivision Money and Land Combo 1.14 5/7/2007 Jorgensen and Associates Sowder Land Dedication for Skull Creek Trail 0.74 10/1/2007 CMN Land and Land Donation 17.88 10/1/2007 McClelland Engineering Quarry Trace Money and Land Combo 3 10/1/2007 Appian Center for Design Mt Comfort Place Money and Land Combo 0.83 12/3/2007 H2 Engineering 15th Street Apartments Easment and Construction of Trail and remainder money in Lieu TBD 12/3/2007 HGM Engineering Aspen Ridge Additional acres and remaining fees in Lieu 0.8 12/3/2007 Appian Center for Design YTD approved 64.255 Money in Lieu approved by PRAB Amount Date to PRAB Listed by Subdivision The Links at Fayetteville Money and Land Combo $ 138,000 1/8/2007 Grafton Tull and Associates Windsor Subdivision $ 55,680 1/8/2007 Jorgensen and Associates Leverett Commons Repeal 1/8/07 Vote to $ vs. land $ 7,480 2/5/2007 H2 Engineering Arbors and Springwoods Repeal 12/5/05 Vote $ vs. land $ 47,946 3/5/2007 Barber Group Holcomb Heights Ph II $ 34,560 5/7/2007 Appian Center for Desgin Mill at West End Money and Land Combo $ 9,760 5/7/2007 Ken Shireman and Associates Candlelight Hills Subdivision Money and Land Combo $ 91,680 5/7/2007 Jorgensen and Associates Walnut Valley $ 186,240 6/4/2007 Rausch Coleman Davidson Subdivision $ 20,160 6/4/2007 H2 Engineering College Avenue Townhomes $ 19,200 6/4/2007 Bates and Associates Lierly Lane PH II $ 14,400 8/6/2007 H2 Engineering Oalbrooke III PZD $ 74,400 8/6/2007 Paradigm Development The Summit $ 204,240 9/10/2007 Appian Center for Desgin Leverett Commons II $ 4,760 9/10/2007 H2 Engineering Midtown Cottages $ 4,800 9/10/2007 H2 Engineering Quarry Trace Money and Land Combo $ 86,400 10/1/2007 Appian Center for Design Biersheune $ 10,200 10/1/2007 H2 Engineering Mt Comfort Place Money and Land Combo $ 15,600 12/3/2007 H2 Engineering The Shoppes and Residences at Forest Hills $ 403,600 12/3/2007 Morrison -Shipley 15th Street Apartments Easment and Construction of Trail and remainder money in Lieu TBD 12/3/2007 HGM Engineering Stonewood Gardens $21,000 12/3/2007 Jorgensen and Associates Aspen Ridge Additional acres and remaining fees in Lieu TBD 12/3/2007 Appian Center for Design YTD approved $ 1,450,106 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 court. At Wilson Park benches/bollards were also added in summer 2006. This project includes resolving retention and drainage issues. Remaining funds are needed to complete the Gulley Park Bio-Swale Parking Lot project that came in over bid and is currently under construction. Walkway construction and drainage issues complete. Project includes resolving retention, drainage issues and walkway connection. Remaining funds will be used for the Gulley Park Bio-Swale. 00006 Skate Park Parks Development The construction of a new skate park facility located at Walker Park. Skate Park berm and trees are complete. A raised trail crossing was installed at Walker Park. Remaining funds were used to stripe all the parking lots,and on-street parking. Staff will) purchase and install an infrared light for the camera at Walker Park during the fourth quarter. Skate Park berm and trees are complete. 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 will begin in October. The lighting ceremony will be held on November 17. Removal will start the first week of January. 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. Bid has been awarded for entry features for Harmony Pointe Park, Salem Park, and David Lashley Park. These entry features will will installed as the parks become developed and rezoned. Ongoing. To be completed along with the development of the new parks in 2007. 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 December 2007. Happy Hollow Intersection trees have been planted and berms formed. The irrigation, stone retaining wall and ornamental plantings to be completed in third quarter. 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 Opening's are scheduled for October 2007. David Lashley Park design and bid documents are near completion and scheduled to Bid October 2007. Dale Clark Park sign is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter. 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 Parkand Harmony Pointe Park is complete and will hold a Grand Opening in October. Dale Clark Park entry sign construction will be completed in December 2007. Walker Park Lighting construction was completed June 2007. David Lashley Park is scheduled to bid in October 2007. 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. Wilson Park landscaping projected complete. Gary Hampton Softball Complex scoreboard replacements are to begin this Fall and completed in early 2008. Wilson Park bridge construction is scheduled to start during December 2007 and be completed in early 2008. Office renovations are scheduled to start during the fourth quarter and be completed in the first quarter 2008. Wilson Park bridge construction is scheduled to start December and to be completed First Quarter 2008. Office renovations are to start 3rd Quarter and completed 1st Quarter 2008. Gary Hampton Softball Complex scoreboard replacements to begin in July and completed by late -Summer. Wilson Park landscaping projected start date was April 2007 with completion June 2007. 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. A presentation was given by Parks Staff and AGFC to the City Council at the Spetember 25 Agenda Session. This item is on the October 2 City Council 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 al 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. Project is to bid in October with a tentative scheduled completion of February 2008. Conceptual designs have been completed for the projects and an RFP is being created. Project is to Bid in October with tentative scheduled completion February 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 U 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. Evaluation of Lake Sequoyah Boat Docks began in March 2005 and will be completed in December 2007. Lake Fayetteville Storage Building was completed in May 2007. 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. Staff will countinue working on these items during the fourth quarter. The 2007 public lands hazard tree assessment and mitigation i5 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 Sweetbrier 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 is complete and the kiosk design will be completed in the fourth quarter. Brochures completed March 30. Kiosks design should be compete Third Quarter 2007. 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: October 2007. 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. Grant deadline for completion is June 2007. Paperwork has been submitted to Arkansas State Parks for final reimbursement. 07027 Brooks -Hummel Land Purchase The City purchased 13.75 acres located north of the Lake Lucille Spillway in 2007 for a principal amount of $495,000 with an interest rate of 6% annually for five years on the unpaid balance. The City agreed to see 1.89 acres to the United Presbyterian Church for $68,000. The City also agreed to sell a conservation easement for this property to the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association for $179,500. This property has been names the Brooks -Hummel Nature Preserve by Resolution 108-07. No update. Payments shall be made as follows: 2008 $78,000 2009 $78,000 2010 $78,000 2011 $78,000 2012 $73,000 $240,000 $220,000 $200,000 $180,000 $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 FAYETTEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION HMR COMPARISON D Z c D ANW1H933 D A n 2 7J r c_ c Z m c_ c r D c O c b39W31d3S 0 0 O W m b38W8AON 1381/0030 ❑ 2006 ■ 2007 egei 0) 0 T 0) t COa N O N CO 0 N N CO N O CO CO CO Q7 O r CD O CO N CO M 00 W O 00 a fCI 0 N M O O Ci cir n LO r ^ LO CSa f9 00 69 av N Hf 9 ea.LO 0 a .B 4i a D Z c D ANW1H933 D A n 2 7J r c_ c Z m c_ c r D c O c b39W31d3S 0 0 O W m b38W8AON 1381/0030 ❑ 2006 ■ 2007