Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

Fayetteville, AR · March 2, 2026

Minutes

Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 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 March 2, 2026 5:30 PM Members Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) David McNiel (Exp: 12/28) Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28) 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 March 2, 2026 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 March 2, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Webinar ID:883 5612 1815 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWXW4t0nRjKsjCJ_AdNalg Call to Order Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Yarri Davis, Sky Caldwell, Elizabeth Cunningham, David McNiel, Dell Hall, Coleman Warren, Doug Walsh, Melissa Zabecki Absent: Josh McGee Minutes . Approval of the February Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs Meeting Minutes. Approval of the March Minutes. Hall to motion for approval, Cunningham to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0 Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video on Demand Archive for a detailed discussion of the item New Business Kessler Mountain Skills Park - OORC Davis to recuse himself from Board duties to act as presenter of the proposed Kessler Mountain Skills Park | OORC adaptive design concept. The park addition will be privately funded by donors, and besides permission to use the existing 15-acre park space, they have also asked for a long-term maintenance support partnership with the City of Fayetteville. Davis to propose site-compatible features, making sure to add adaptive design features as well. Davis to declare that the new skill-building addition would benefit the local NICA community, off-road cyclists, our existing and established recreation brand, and the public. ADEQ requirements will be adhered to, with staff working with OORC to submit a proposal with a professional engineer registered in the state of Arkansas to address all requirements as such. 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Caldwell to propose a resolution in support, Zabecki to second the motion for resolution. PNRCAAB Motion: 7-0-0. Reports and Presentations Parks and Recreation Spring Program Overview: Tiffany Hoover Assistant Superintendent Tiffany Hoover to give an overview of spring recreation. Youth and Adult soccer seasons launched at Kessler Soccer Complex in March. Adult and Youth softball began spring seasons at Gary Hampton and Lake Fayetteville. Racket sports also kicked off in March, offering Youth and Adult leagues in pickleball and tennis at Wilson Park. Pickleball Tournament Wilson Park Rumble is planned for the end of April at Wilson Park. The YRCC's after-school program runs daily in the newly expanded facility. A daily Spring Break camp will also be hosted at the Center again this year, along with a home school PE program 2 x's a week for the rest of the school year. More teens have been participating, so YRCC created a Teens-only night. The Little Hoops basketball program is new at the YRCC for K - 2nd grade, and teaches basketball fundamentals. Spring Square 2 Square Bike Ride, offered in both the spring and fall, is in its 11th year collaborating with Bentonville Parks, and will finish in the Upper Ramble. Other events taking place in the Parks: the Pro Cup at Centennial, and Ragnar Trail Race in April. Swim lessons registration opened in March and staff are interviewing for seasonal summer staff as well. Adult Volleyball wraps up on March 17. Fayetteville Youth Baseball season also began at Kessler and White River Baseball Complexes. Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh n/a Botanical Gardens Reports: Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham to report on Botanical Gardens' upcoming events. Encourages BGO membership to receive early entry, discounts and other member benefits. Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren Warren to report that the Arts Council selected Nelson Hackett finalists to present proposals for the next section of mural. CAP application reviews are to occur in April. Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis Josh McGee has been named Chair of Field and Partnership committee. Land has been reviewed, and new members are up to speed before the next meeting. Memorial Bench Program Update 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Melissa Evans to report that Parks Planning has updated the Memorial Bench Program, with the program now offering a digital application process and fee structure to have a bench dedicated with a plaque and placed in Parks. Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack Ted Jack to report on construction updates and HMR report details. Walker Park progress continues with courts being poured and field space being sectioned off, with lights also being added for evening recreation capability. Bryce Davis is looking to wrap up by early fall, the dog park is almost complete and more work continues on the playground. Underwood moves along with concrete being poured for pickleball courts. HMR is down 1.6% from last year at this time. Park Land Dedication Next Chapter Neighborhood Development Name: Next Chapter Neighborhood Engineer: Crafton Tull (T. Woessner) Owner: KTB Limited Partnership Location: West Of W Crane Ct And North Of N Raven Ln Parcel ID Number: 765-16658-022, 765-16658-050 Park Quadrant: NW Development Size: 39 Ac Units: 274 Land Dedication Requirement: 6.3 Ac Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: N/A Nearby Existing Parks: Underwood Park, Wilson Springs Preserve, Gary Hamptson Softball Complex, Clabber Creek Trail Corridor Developer’S Request: Land Dedication Staff Recommendation: Land Dedication Justification: Continuation Of An Agreement Involving Underwood Park. Next Chapter neighborhood is adjacent to Underwood Park and staff requests land dedication of 6.3 acres. It's 16.1 acres and is proposed to include 274 single-family homes. Cunningham to motion for approval, Hall to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Announcements 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes March 2, 2026 Page 5 of 5 Upcoming Programs and Events March 4 YRCC All-Stars Basketball Starts- YRCC March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler March 9 Adult Softball Starts: Gary Hampton And Lake Fayetteville March 9 Youth Softball Starts: Gary Hampton March 10 Invasive Plant Class Session 1: Veterans Park March 10 Spring Pickleball Starts: Wilson Park March 11 Spring Tennis Starts: Wilson Park March 14 Invasive Plant Class Session 2: Veterans Park March 21 Clabber Creek Invasive Pull- Clabber Creek March 23- March 27 YRCC Spring Break Camp April 4 Hiking With A Forester- Lake Fayetteville Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2026 Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Cunningham, Warren to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov

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100 W. 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, March 2, 2026 5:30 PM Members Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) David McNiel (Exp: 12/28) Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28) 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 March 2, 2026 Zoom Information Webinar ID:883 5612 1815 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWXW4t0nRjKsjCJ_AdNalg Call to Order Roll Call Minutes Approval of the February Parks, Natural Resources & Cultural Affairs Meeting Minutes. New Business Kessler Mountain Skills Park - OORC Reports and Presentations Parks and Recreation Spring Program Overview: Tiffany Hoover Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh Botanical Gardens Reports: Elizabeth Cunningham Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren Field and Partnership Report: Yarri Davis Memorial Bench Program Update Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack Park Land Dedication City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board March 2, 2026 Next Chapter Neighborhood Development Name: Next Chapter Neighborhood Engineer: Crafton Tull (T. Woessner) Owner: KTB Limited Partnership Location: West of W Crane Ct and North of N Raven Ln Parcel ID Number: 765-16658-022, 765-16658-050 Park Quadrant: NW Development Size: 39 ac Units: 274 Land Dedication Requirement: 6.3 ac Fee-in-Lieu Requirement: N/A Nearby Existing Parks: Underwood Park, Wilson Springs Preserve, Gary Hamptson Softball Complex, Clabber Creek Trail Corridor Developer’s Request: Land Dedication Staff Recommendation: Land Dedication Justification: Continuation of an agreement involving Underwood Park. PNRCAAB Recommendation: Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events March 4 YRCC All-Stars Basketball Starts- YRCC March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler March 9 Adult Softball Starts: Gary Hampton and Lake Fayetteville March 9 Youth Softball Starts: Gary Hampton March 10 Invasive Plant Class Session 1: Veterans Park March 10 Spring Pickleball Starts: Wilson Park March 11 Spring Tennis Starts: Wilson Park March 14 Invasive Plant Class Session 2: Veterans Park March 21 Clabber Creek Invasive Pull- Clabber Creek March 23- March 27 YRCC Spring Break Camp April 4 Hiking with a Forester- Lake Fayetteville Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2026 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3 Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board March 2, 2026 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 February 2, 2026 Page 1 of 4 100 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 February 2, 2026 5:30 PM Members Chair Yarri Davis (Exp: 12/27) Vice Chair Sky Caldwell (Exp: 12/27) Elizabeth Cunningham (Exp: 12/26) Dell Hall (Exp: 12/26) David McNiel (Exp: 12/28) Josh McGee (Exp: 12/28) Doug Walsh (Exp: 12/27) Coleman Warren (Exp: 12/28) 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 February 2, 2026 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 February 2, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Webinar ID: 898 8677 7199 Registration Link: https://fayetteville- ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ph02cGl6R3yNks05MFlkYg Call to Order Chair Yarri Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Yarri Davis, Sky Caldwell, Elizabeth Cunningham, Josh McGee, David McNiel, Dell Hall, Coleman Warren, Melissa Zabecki Absent: Doug Walsh Minutes Approval of the January PNRCAAB Meeting Minutes. Approval of the February Minutes. McGee to motion, Cunningham to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video on Demand Archive for a detailed discussion of the item. New Business New Committee Formation Davis to propose Land Acquisition and Field Space committee formation, Cunningham for second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Davis, Caldwell, McGee and Coleman to volunteer as the new committee members. Underwood Park Art Donation: Alison Jumper Two sculptures were proposed by Jumper as donated art from the Underwood family as an addition to Underwood Park, also in an effort to add more art to the west side of Fayetteville. Motion to approve and send to the Arts Council for final approval was made by Cunningham, Zabecki to second. PNRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. Reports and Presentations Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes February 2, 2026 Page 3 of 4 n/a Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham to report that the BGO Greenhouse project is on time. This past year they finished $145,927 in the red, but were in much better standing financially than years previous. The full-time horticulturist position is staffed and is going well. The board to begin receiving presentations from directors within the gardens to achieve a vision and mission targets. Arts Council Report: Coleman Warren Warren to report that an Arts Fair at the Ramble will be taking place on April 19. A mural wall, "I Exist in the Future", is going in on Lafayette Bridge. CAP application deadline is February 10. Nelson Hackett mural wall finalists to be announced in April. Construction and HMR Report: Ted Jack Jack to show rebuilt wetland pavilion at Bryce Davis. Swing set and pavilion installation progress continues at Bryce Davis as well. Continued work on the structural base and drainage at Underwood Park, two pieces of donated art soon to be installed. The Lake Fayetteville grant project has the Accessible Nature Trail currently out to bid; bids will open on Feb. 10. Walker Park has grading, retaining walls and storm drains being installed; lights have been installed for field usage for citizens to recreate longer. YRCC and Buddy Hayes report ongoing sidewalk, amphitheater, and creek restoration work. Stonework at Buddy Hays is lain as well. Sloanbrook Subdivision is hosting tree trimming with Community Foresters on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. Jack to report HMR down again this month, same as last month. Announcements Upcoming Programs and Events February 1 Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1 Adult Sport League Registration Opens February 21 Hiking With A Forester: Kessler Regional Park February 23 Adult Soccer Starts: Kessler Regional Park March 7 Youth Soccer Starts: Kessler Regional Park Next Meeting Date: March 2, 2026 RFP open for a new marina operator at Lake Fayetteville and the search continues. Adjournment 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Meeting Minutes February 2, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Davis to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 p.m. Motion to adjourn was made by Caldwell, Cunningham to second. PRCAAB Motion: 8-0-0. 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 $353,407 2022 $381,681 JANUARY $382,586 353,407 $405,262 $398,610 $ $225,420 $356,842 FEBRUARY $349,739 2023 $369,258 $0 381,681 $396,004 $ $414,154 MARCH $401,088 $387,971 2024 $0 382,586 $378,289 $435,355 $ APRIL $294,466 $448,150 $0 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison 2025 $428,867 405,262 $436,973 MAY $532,459 2022 $465,579 $ $0 $409,478 2026 2023 $440,113 JUNE $507,169 398,610 $487,346 $0 2024 $385,513 $411,199 JULY $454,990 2025 $449,440 2022 - 2026 $0 2026 $363,072 $379,564 AUGUST $394,928 $389,269 $0 -1.6% $407,731 YTD 2025-2026 $405,720 SEPTEMBER $453,844 $478,192 $0 $471,436 $461,660 OCTOBER $476,619 $457,956 $0 $449,542 $440,250 ($6,652) NOVEMBER $546,090 $521,500 $0 YTD 2025-2026 $419,040 $432,391 DECEMBER $496,396 $464,789 $0