Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

Fayetteville, AR · October 6, 2025

Minutes

Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Page 1 of 6 100 W. Rock St. Suite 246 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom October 6, 2025 5:30 PM Members Chair Stephen Sheely (Exp: 12/25) Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Sarah Downing (Exp: 12/25) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) Hugh Kincaid (Exp: 12/25) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26) City Staff Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board was held on October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Suite 246 of the City Hall Rock Street Annex Building, located at 100 W. Rock Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas.. Zoom Information 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Page 2 of 6 Webinar ID: 851 5896 8343 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KjFqMpn-TqGtH2VYI-j0lg Call to Order Chair Steve Sheely called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Roll Call Present: Sheely, Downing, Caldwell, Cunningham, Davis, Hall, Kincaid, Walsh, Zabecki Minutes September PNRCAAB Minutes 2025 Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs September PNRCAAB Minutes 2025 Approval of September 2025 PNRCAAB Minutes. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0 Made by Cunningham, Zabecki to second approval. Request by the Board for more information to be included in the Meeting Minutes along with a link to the video archive. Link to video archive for further reference: reflect-fayetteville- ar.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/9171?channel=1 Reports and Presentations Fayetteville Youth Baseball Report: Michael Ferguson Vice President Michael Ferguson to give Fayetteville Youth Baseball highlights and updates from the past year. FYB consists of 21 board members and their mission is to provide a recreational baseball league for the NWA community in fall and spring. The league boasted a record number of players in the spring league at 892, making it their largest season in history so far, and noted that the newer fall league continues to grow yearly. Ferguson made note that more ball fields and batting cages are currently needed to meet demand. In 2025, FYB assisted financially or was responsible for: White River capital improvements by FYB: $56K spent redoing batting cages, replacing sewer line, bull pens, building fences, and safety features. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Page 3 of 6 Mt. Kessler: $20K was spent on a new HVAC system and was installed in K1 and Concession building, including the equipment and electrical rooms. 2026 FYB improvement goals/wishlist for Kessler: Turf replacement in heavily used areas. Grass areas behind bleachers need to be replaced by concrete or turf. Improved trash system. Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh Walsh to relay September brought an uptick in accidents between cars and humans, typically seen when UA students return. Passed a recommendation upgrade that scooters in crosswalks be given the same protections as pedestrians and cyclists. Working on a plan to monitor trail usage on a quarterly basis for data purposes, regarding improvement. Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham to report the Botanical Gardens Twilight Wings Gala is upcoming. A garden designer is needed as current position will be retiring. Looking at bringing advisors to assist in vision and planning moving forward. Winter Glow is currently in planning. Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing Downing reported a donated dog sculpture outside Jammin' Java will be installed in November. The new YRCC mural is complete. Looking for a date for the opening of the City Hall art show. Partnership Committee Report: Sarah Downing HMR and Construction Report: Zach Foster Staff to present construction updates. Demolition and deconstruction has begun at Walker Park. Underwood Park grading permit was issued and dirt will begin moving soon. Bryce Davis' dog park plaza was poured in September, and the Wetland pavilion will be completed soon. Pavilions and playground work are slated for Bryce Davis' near future. South Yard Park is 75% complete. Centennial Park trail head signs and kiosks were installed last month. YRCC new mural is complete. Buddy Hayes stream restoration is complete as work on the rest of the park continues. The Bird Blind at Lake Fayetteville is complete. The Memorial Bench Donation Program is live and active again, now digitized where applications are received online. HMR report delivered noting percentage down again from last month. Park Land Dedication 1020 S School Multi-Family Development 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Page 4 of 6 Development Name: 1020 S School Multi-Family Engineer: DCI (C. Henrichs) Owner: Stevens Properties Fayetteville, LLC Location: NE Of 11Th St And S School Ave Parcel ID Number: 765-05436-000 Park Quadrant: SE Development Size: 3.4 Ac Units: 130 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $123,760 Nearby Existing Parks: Walker Park, Razorback Greenway, South Yard Park, The Ramble, Willow Bend, YRCC, Buddy Hayes Park, Park Meadows, Greathouse Park, World Peace Wetland Prairie, Tsa-La-Gi Bike Park, Town Branch Trail Corridor Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu Justification Proximity To Existing Parks 1020 S. School Multi-Family Development in the Southeast quadrant is proposed by Tanglewood Branch Creek near Walker Park with a fees-in-lieu of land dedication recommended by staff. PNRCAAB Recommendation to accept fee-in-lieu: 9-0-0. Davis to motion, Kincaid to second. New Business Proposed Little Free Library at Red Oak Park: Zach Foster Proposed new Little Free Library at Red Oak Park sponsored by Fayetteville Metro Kiwanis. Staff recommends approval with a request for maintenance to be kept up by Kiwanis. PNRCAAB Recommendation 9-0-0. Kincaid to make the motion, Downing to second. Park Impact Fee Update: Alison Jumper Director Jumper relayed an update on the Park Impact Fee conversation from the July Meeting and feels like proposing more Park Impact Fees is both justifiable and worth considering. The item will be presented at the Nov. 18 City Council meeting. At the July PNRCAAB meeting, staff's fee proposal was based on 30% of the maximum justifiable fee. Staff now recommends a resolution of intent for fees to be based on 40% of the maximum justifiable fee. Land Acquisition Update: Alison Jumper 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Page 5 of 6 Parks wants to show initial interest in local parcels for acquisition and proposed sending letters to landowners. Park Land Dedication Funds Update: Alison Jumper Park Impact Fee Update: NW Quadrant — $694,495.64 NE Quadrant — $147,340.54 SQ Quadrant — $1,994,592.53 SE Quadrant — $16,623.42 Total: $2,853,051.71 Proposed Bond Projects: Alison Jumper 2026 Bond Priorities discussed. Of the $320,100,000 total proposed, if approved, Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs could receive $60,000,000 bond dollars toward an Aquatic Recreation Center, and $19,600,000 for Parks and Recreation. Staff and Board urged community members to show support. Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events Weekend Starts Run Each Friday In The Lower Ramble Or Upper Ramble From 5 To 7 Pm, Through October 17. October 4 Make A Difference Day October 4 Right Tree, Right Location Session 1: Parks, Natural Resources And Cultural Affairs Office October 7 Right Tree, Right Location Session 2: Parks, Natural Resources And Cultural Affairs Office October 7 Archery Basics: Lake Fayetteville October 8 Intro To Fishing: Lake Fayetteville October 9-11 Phantasma In The Upper Ramble: Upper Ramble October 10 YRCC Teen Night: YRCC October 11 Celebration Of Trees: Spring Street Garage October 11 Square 2 Square: Upper Ramble October 14 Fall Coed Volleyball Start: YRCC October 18 Lake Sequoyah Clean-Up: Lake Sequoyah October 24 Spooky Movie In The Ramble: Upper Ramble October 25 Hiking With A Forrester: Kessler Regional Park October 25 YRCC Burls Kids Game: University Of Arkansas October 29 Beginner Kayaking: Lake Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Page 6 of 6 October 30 Intro To Disc Golf: Northshore Disc Golf October 31 Trick Or Treat On The Trail: Lower Ramble Next Meeting Date: November 3, 2025 Adjournment Chair Sheely adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov

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Rock St. Suite 246 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Agenda Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom Monday, October 6, 2025 5:30 PM Members Chair Stephen Sheely (Exp: 12/25) Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Sarah Downing (Exp: 12/25) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) Hugh Kincaid (Exp: 12/25) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26) City Staff Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board October 6, 2025 Zoom Information Webinar ID: 851 5896 8343 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KjFqMpn-TqGtH2VYI-j0lg Call to Order Roll Call Minutes September PNRCAAB Minutes 2025 Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs September PNRCAAB Minutes 2025 Reports and Presentations Fayetteville Youth Baseball Report: Michael Ferguson Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing Partnership Committee Report: Sarah Downing HMR and Construction Report: Zach Foster Park Land Dedication 1020 S School Multi-Family Development Development Name: 1020 S School Multi-Family City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board October 6, 2025 Engineer: DCI (C. Henrichs) Owner: Stevens Properties Fayetteville, LLC Location: NE of 11th St and S School Ave Parcel ID Number: 765-05436-000 Park Quadrant: SE Development Size: 3.4 ac Units: 130 multi-family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: $123,760 Nearby Existing Parks: Walker Park, Razorback Greenway, South Yard Park, The Ramble, Willow Bend, YRCC, Buddy Hayes Park, Park meadows, Greathouse Park, World Peace Wetland Prairie, Tsa-La-Gi Bike Park, Town Branch Trail Corridor Developer's Request: Fee-in-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-in-Lieu Justification Proximity to existing parks PNRCAAB Recommendation: New Business Proposed Little Free Library at Red Oak Park: Zach Foster Park Impact Fee Update: Alison Jumper Land Acquisition Update: Alison Jumper Park Land Dedication Funds Update: Alison Jumper Proposed Bond Projects: Alison Jumper Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events Weekend Starts run each Friday in the Lower Ramble or Upper Ramble from 5 to 7 pm, through October 17. October 4 Make a Difference Day City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board October 6, 2025 October 4 Right Tree, Right Location Session 1: Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Office October 7 Right Tree, Right Location Session 2: Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Office October 7 Archery Basics: Lake Fayetteville October 8 Intro to Fishing: Lake Fayetteville October 9-11 Phantasma in the Upper Ramble: Upper Ramble October 10 YRCC Teen Night: YRCC October 11 Celebration of Trees: Spring Street Garage October 11 Square 2 Square: Upper Ramble October 14 Fall Coed Volleyball Start: YRCC October 18 Lake Sequoyah Clean-up: Lake Sequoyah October 24 Spooky Movie in the Ramble: Upper Ramble October 25 Hiking with a Forrester: Kessler Regional Park October 25 YRCC Burls Kids Game: University of Arkansas October 29 Beginner Kayaking: Lake Fayetteville October 30 Intro to Disc Golf: Northshore Disc Golf October 31 Trick or Treat on the Trail: Lower Ramble Next Meeting Date: November 3, 2025 Adjournment NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board meetings may be attended in- person or virtually. Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a designated time during the meeting. The audience may attend the meeting via telephone by dialing (Toll Free) 888-475-4499. As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 4 Meeting Minutes September 3, 2025 Page 1 of 5 100 W. Rock St. Suite 246 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom September 3, 2025 5:30 PM Members Chair Stephen Sheely (Exp: 12/25) Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Sarah Downing (Exp: 12/25) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) Hugh Kincaid (Exp: 12/25) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Melissa Zabecki (Exp: 12/26) City Staff Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director Alison Jumper Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer Park Planning Superintendent Ted Jack Senior Administration Elizabeth Milton A meeting of the Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board was held on September 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Suite 246 of the City Hall Rock Street Annex Building, located at 100 W. Rock Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas.. Zoom Information 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes September 3, 2025 Page 2 of 5 Webinar ID: 848 5323 1208 Passcode: 618335 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aKohn7KbQXuv52p9PHn-Cg Call to Order Chair Steve Sheely called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Sheely, Downing, Caldwell, Cunningham, Davis, Hall, Kincaid, Walsh, Zabecki Minutes Approval of July & August 2025 PNRCAAB Minutes. Approval of both July & August 2025 Minutes. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0 made by Kincaid, seconded by Cunningham. Reports and Presentations Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Downtown Master Plan: Britin Bostick Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Partnership Subcommittee: Downing, Davis, Cunningham and Hall to sit on the Partnership Committee. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes September 3, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Park Land Dedication Meadow Valley Trail Apartments Development Name: Meadow Valley Trial Apartments Engineer: Crafton Tull (C. Gardner) Owner: Razorback Housing LLC Location: Elm St & Leverett Ave Parcel ID Number: 765-05140-000 Park Quadrant: NW Development Size: 14.4 AC Units: 278 Multi-Family Land Dedication Requirement: N/A Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $264,656.00 Nearby Existing Parks: Lewis Park, Gregory Park, Gordon Long Park, Razorback Greenway Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu Justification Proximity To Existing Parks PNRCAAB Recommendation to accept fee-in-lieu: 9-0-0. New Business Aquatic Feasibility Study Presentation: Lee Farmer Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Ordinance Amendment 97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson: Lee Farmer Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Park Naming Near South Yard Development: Zach Foster Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. SE Parkland Dedication Funds at Walker Park: Ted Jack Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes September 3, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Advisory Board Roles/Responsibilities: Alison Jumper Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Partnership Subcomittee: Steve Sheely Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Social Media: Steve Sheely Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Project Construction and HMR Update: Ted Jack Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the meeting. Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events Weekend Starts Runs Each Friday In The Lower Ramble Or Upper Ramble From 5:30-7:30 Pm, August 15 Through October 17. September 1 Wilson Park Pool Closes For Season September 2 YRCC Fall Afterschool Starts: YRCC September 6 Community Forester, Invasive Plants 1: Mount Sequoyah Woods Pavilion September 8 Outdoor Fayetteville Archery Basics: Lake Fayetteville September 8 Underwood Park Groundbreaking Ceremony September 9 Fall Pickleball / Tennis Starts: Wilson Park September 10 Outdoor Fayetteville, Beginner Kayaking: Lake Fayetteville September 11 Community Forester, Invasive Plants 2: Veterans Park Large Pavilion September 13 Lake Fayetteville Cleanup: Veterans Park/Lake Fayetteville September 15 Outdoor Fayetteville, Intro To Fishing: Lake Fayetteville September 17 Fall X-Factor Starts: YRCC September 20 Invasive Pull: Clabber Creek 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes September 3, 2025 Page 5 of 5 Hiking With A Forester: Ozark Natural Science Center At Lake Fayetteville September 21 Walker Park And Gulley Park Splash Pad Close For Season September 29 Outdoor Fayetteville, Intro To Disc Golf: Walker Park October 1 Outdoor Fayetteville, Beginner Kyaking: Lake Fayetteville October 4 Make A Difference Day: Tsa La Gi Trail October 4 Community Forester, Right Tree, Right Location: Rock Street Public Meeting Room October 7 Community Forester, Right Tree, Right Location: Rock Street Public Meeting Room October 9 -10 Phantasma In The Ramble: Lower Ramble October 11 Phantasma In The Ramble: Upper Ramble Celebration Of Trees: Springs Street Parking Garage And Square Fall Square 2 Square: Upper Ramble Next Meeting Date: October 6, 2025 Adjournment 7:54 p.m. Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Year to Date Total Comparison $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $0 $263,665 2021 $353,407 JANUARY $381,681 $382,586 $ 2,498,514 $405,262 $225,766 $225,420 FEBRUARY $356,842 2022 $349,739 $ 2,940,050 $369,258 $291,852 $396,004 MARCH $414,154 $401,088 2023 $387,971 $350,555 $ 3,255,882 $378,289 APRIL $435,355 $294,466 $448,150 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2024 $343,289 $428,867 $ 3,317,425 MAY $436,973 2021 $532,459 $465,579 $359,813 2025 2022 $409,478 JUNE $440,113 $507,169 $ 3,402,275 $487,346 2023 $347,235 $385,513 JULY $411,199 2024 $454,990 2021 - 2025 $449,440 2025 $316,338 $363,072 AUGUST $379,564 $394,928 2.6% $389,269 $337,169 YTD 2024-2025 $407,731 SEPTEMBER $405,720 $453,844 $0 $397,590 $471,436 OCTOBER $461,660 $476,619 $0 $388,148 $449,542 $84,849 NOVEMBER $440,250 YTD 2024-2025 $546,090 $0 $467,225 $419,040 DECEMBER $432,391 $496,396 $0