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Home My WebLink About140-19 RESOLUTIONF FAyErr V '■ ..1'1'R�,1i R kANS PS 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 140-19 File Number: 2019-0305 CENTENNIAL PARK CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE CENTENNIAL PARK AT MILLSAP MOUNTAIN CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN CREATED BY NWA TRAILBLAZERS, CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., AND CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE STAFF WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the City Council accepted a generous 50150 matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation to purchase 288 acres of property west of I-49 on Millsap Mountain to be "used as parkland for mountain biking and hiking trails and accessory uses", to provide connections for residents and visitors to Kessler Mountain Regional Park and other parks and City property, and to preserve the natural scenic beauty of the area; and WHEREAS, staff from the Mayor's Office, Parks and Recreation Department, Engineering Division, Trail Coordination Division, and Transportation Department worked with the NWA Trailblazers and CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. to develop the proposed Conceptual Master Plan of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain, which envisions a cycling -activated park with state of the art cyclo -cross and mountain biking courses; and WHEREAS, the master plan was unanimously approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on May 6, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves and adopts the Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain Conceptual Master Plan created by NWA Trailblazers, CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. and City of Fayetteville staff, a copy of which is attached to this Page 1 Printed on 615119 File Number 2019-0305 Resolution. PASSED and APPROVED on 6/4/2019 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasu��ERK =��\�. • CIT Y •;9�!�� AYE •m. �EVIE:X- .�. y . •��i,L.;rq NSp... �� Page 2 Printed on 615119 City of Fayetteville, r � evArkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Text File File Number: 2019-0305 Agenda Date: 6/4/2019 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: C. 4 CENTENNIAL PARK CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE CENTENNIAL PARK AT MILLSAP MOUNTAIN CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN CREATED BY NWA TRAILBLAZERS, CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., AND CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE STAFF WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the City Council accepted a generous 50/50 matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation to purchase 288 acres of property west of I-49 on Millsap Mountain to be "used as parkland for mountain biking and hiking trails and accessory uses", to provide connections for residents and visitors to Kessler Mountain Regional Park and other parks and City property, and to preserve the natural scenic beauty of the area; and WHEREAS, staff from the Mayor's Office, Parks and Recreation Department, Engineering Division, Trail Coordination Division, and Transportation Department worked with the NWA Trailblazers and CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. to develop the proposed Conceptual Master Plan of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain, which envisions a cycling -activated park with state of the art cyclo -cross and mountain biking courses; and WHEREAS, the master plan was unanimously approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on May 6, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves and adopts the Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain Conceptual Master Plan created by NWA Trailblazers, CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. and City of Fayetteville staff, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Paye 1 Printed on 6/5/2019 Connie Edmosnton Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2019-0305 Legistar File ID 6/4/2019 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 5/16/2019 PARKS & RECREATION (520) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Approval of the Conceptual Master Plan of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ - Funds Obligated $ - Current Balance $ - Does item have a cost? No Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget $ V20180321 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 64-18, #125-18 Change Order Number: Approval Date: 2/20/2018, 6/5/2018 Original Contract Number: Comments: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2019 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: . Don Marr, Chief of Staff CITY COUNCIL MEMO FROM: Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 16, 2019 SUBJECT: Approval of the Conceptual Master Plan of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Conceptual Master Plan of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain. BACKGROUND: On February 20, 2018, the Fayetteville City Council unanimously accepted a generous 50/50 matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation to purchase 288 acres of property west of 1-49 on Millsap Mountain for a total of $3,301,150. The land was purchased to be "used as parkland for mountain biking and hiking trails and accessory uses with efforts to eventually connect these parcels to Kessler Mountain Regional Park and possibly to other city property to both preserve much of the natural scenic beauty of these areas and to create an unsurpassed mountain biking destination and experience." The park was named Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain and placed under the protection of the public domain to preserve the land as greenspace/open space in perpetuity on June 20, 2018 by Resolution 64-18. DISCUSSION: NWA Trailblazers is managing the master plan design of Centennial Park. They are a non-profit organization committed to helping communities to develop multi -use trails for cycling, running, walking and discovering the beauty found across NW Arkansas. NWA Trailblazers have hired CEI Engineers to assist them in preparing the conceptual master plan. A team from the City of Fayetteville consisting of staff from the Mayor's office, Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Trails, and Transportation worked with NWA Trailblazers to develop the conceptual master plan. The newly created Conceptual Master Plan of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain will be a cycling -activated park with state-of-the-art cyclo -cross and mountain biking courses. It is intended to be used primarily for trail -based recreation supporting mountain biking and hiking trails for passive recreation and as a venue for cycling and fitness events with multiple trail surfaces and features that build users' skills. The park will provide support for a variety of local events including National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), Cyclocross, and other trail - based competition facilities that will contribute to economic impact. In February 2019, the City received notification that Fayetteville was selected to host the prestigious 2022 UCI Cyclo -Cross Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, Alt 72701 World Championship. This event will bring visitors and riders from all over the world to enjoy the park and everything that Fayetteville has to offer. While courses at the park are being designed to provide unique biking experiences, training opportunities, and to host the Cyclo-Cross World Championships, the park is also being designed to provide many different activities for all residents and visitors to enjoy. Centennial Park consists of steep, wooded slopes with an open, 30-acre mountaintop plateau. Possible recreational features such as pavilions/gazebos, restrooms, great lawn, hammock areas, climbing rocks, picnic areas, canopy walks, adventure playgrounds, and a primitive camping area will complement the trails. The park will link into the Fayetteville Transportation Trails System by connecting to Kessler Mountain Regional Park, Rupple Trail and Shiloh Trail, as well as other possible trail linkages in the future. Phases for development of the park are shown on the attached concept plans. Phase I will include the amenities necessary to host the Cyclo- Cross World Championship such as the entry road, parking lot, and trail infrastructure. Centennial Park is expected to serve as a major component of Fayetteville's parks system and grow into a regional venue for trails recreation. A Public Meeting was held on April 17, 2019 at Owl Creek Elementary School. Approximately 50 citizens attended the meeting to review the proposed master plan. Centennial Park Conceptual Master Plan was presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on May 6, 2019. PRAB unanimously approved the proposed plan of the park (6-0-0). See attached May Meeting Minutes. Speakup Fayetteville was utilized as an interactive forum for residents to browse the drawings and submit ideas and feedback. There were 119 responses with comments on topics such as the overlooks, trail design, trail usage, restrooms, water fountain, bike wash, and shale barren areas to name a few. Highlights from the survey questions are captured below: • Eighty-two percent of the respondents to the on-line survey said they were likely to utilize the trails for cycling or hiking. (Question 1) • In addition to the cyclo-cross trails, the four most essential amenities needed for the initial phase of the park were bathrooms, water fountains, canopy walk and hammock area. (Question 6) • People preferred adventure and extreme playgrounds as well as a children's discovery area over multi-generational and traditional playgrounds. (Question 9). • Sixty-nine percent of the respondents were interested in having a tree-top rope course or zip line that could be constructed and operated by a vendor. (Question 12) • People stated they would most often utilize Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain for mountain-bike/cyclo cross, to view cycling events, and for exercise/fitness. (Question 19) BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: A cost share agreement for development of the park is being prepared for City Council at an upcoming meeting. Attachments: Master Plan of Centennial Park PRAB May Meeting Minutes CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS Parks and Recreation Advisory Board May 6, 2019 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville AR, 72701 MEETING MINUTES Members: Richie Lamb, Nicole Claesen, Wade Colwell, Will Dockery, Joel Freund, Jennifer Neil, Bill Putman, Dana Smith, Keith Tencleve City Staff: Connie Edmonston, Director; Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent; John Crow, Recreation Superintendent; Ted Jack, Park Planning Superintendent, Ken Eastin, Park Planner, Sonya Morell, Operations Assistant 1. Call to Order: Lamb called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. In Attendance: Lamb, Claesen, Colwell, Dockery, Smith, and Tencleve Absent: Freund, Neill, and Putman Staff: Edmonston, Humphry, Jack, Morell Absent: Crow and Eastin 1. Centennial Park Master Plan Presentation: Erin Rushing, NWA Trailblazers Website Speakup Comments: Ted Jack, Parks Planning Superintendent Rushing provided the background for his organization. He discussed the following: • The Slaughter Pen is an example of project. • Goal is to connect the University of Arkansas to Kessler Mountain. • Another goal is to host bigger cycling event in the future. • He reviewed with the board the Centennial Park at Milsap Mountain Conceptual Maser Plan. • Mountain biking is growing rapidly in Arkansas. • The trail will be marked like ski slopes are rated. Green is easy all the way up to black, as more difficult. • The trails will be a variety of soft surface trails and paved trails. • Cyclocross will be on top of the mountain, with mountain biking trails and hiking trails in other areas. • Cyclocross trail will have rock gardens, stairs and mud pits. • Goal is to have 16 miles of trails, that will be suitable for all ages and abilities. • Working on multiple access points. • The goal is to preserve Ecological areas, shale bearings, wetland areas and natural springs. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www>fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Jack added the following information from Parks and Recreation on what the citizens wanted: • Event Lawn/Event Spaces • Picnic Areas • Hammock Areas • Picnic Shelters (Pavilions or Gazebos) • Canopy Walks • Playgrounds (Children Discovery Areas, Adventure Playgrounds, Rope Courses) • Climbing Rocks The board further discussed the Master Plan. Edmonston stated Parks and Recreation will be responsible for the streets, parking lots and restrooms. Furthermore, Parks is still looking at funding. Lamb is most concerned about the west access point. He believes it is important for this part of town to have a park that is easily accessible. Rushing stated they were working to make a western access point. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed Master Plan of Centennial Park PRAB Motion: Colwell moved to approve the proposed Master Plan of Centennial Park. Tencleve seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0-0 PRAB minutes provides the basic discussions and motions of the PRAB meeting for more information, please refer to the PRAB meeting video provided on the city's website. 2 I i rt MN� w ! i � OVIO II :ice' is a b�S��I' 0 o s ..- o W Zws z� 10 J I gas C( zc �5 V.' 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