Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — Fayetteville, AR
Date: 2025-10-06
Time: 17:30

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, 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



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 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



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 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.




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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, 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



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 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



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 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.




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 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


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  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.


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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.




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  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



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 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




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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

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 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


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  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.



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  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



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  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


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  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



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 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




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