Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — Fayetteville, AR
Date: 2025-09-03
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
 Wednesday, 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
Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board September 3, 2025




Zoom Information

 Webinar ID: 848 5323 1208
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 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
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Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes

 Approval of July & August 2025 PNRCAAB Minutes.


Reports and Presentations

 Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh

 Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham

 Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing

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




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 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:


New Business

 Aquatic Feasibility Study Presentation: Lee Farmer


 Ordinance Amendment 97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville,
 Sequoyah and Wilson: Lee Farmer


 Park Naming Near South Yard Development: Ted Jack


 SE Parkland Dedication Funds at Walker Park: Ted Jack


 Advisory Board Roles/Responsibilities: Alison Jumper


 Partnership Subcomittee: Steve Sheely


 Social Media: Steve Sheely


 Project Construction and HMR Update: Ted Jack


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




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 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
 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


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.


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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
 Wednesday, 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
Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board September 3, 2025




Zoom Information

 Webinar ID: 848 5323 1208
 Passcode: 618335
 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aKohn7KbQXuv52p9PHn-Cg


Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes

 Approval of July & August 2025 PNRCAAB Minutes.


Reports and Presentations

 Active Transportation Advisory Committee: Doug Walsh

 Botanical Gardens Report: Elizabeth Cunningham

 Arts Council Report: Sarah Downing

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




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 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:


New Business

 Aquatic Feasibility Study Presentation: Lee Farmer


 Ordinance Amendment 97.070 Recreational Activities at Lakes Fayetteville,
 Sequoyah and Wilson: Lee Farmer


 Park Naming Near South Yard Development: Ted Jack


 SE Parkland Dedication Funds at Walker Park: Ted Jack


 Advisory Board Roles/Responsibilities: Alison Jumper


 Partnership Subcomittee: Steve Sheely


 Social Media: Steve Sheely


 Project Construction and HMR Update: Ted Jack


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




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 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
 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


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.


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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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 Meeting Minutes
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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
 July 7, 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 July 7, 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.

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Call to Order
Vice Chair Downing called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call
Present: Downing, Cunningham, Hall, Kincaid, Walsh, Zabecki
Absent: Sheely, Davis, Caldwell

  Approval of the June 2, 2025, Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs
  Meeting Minutes.

  Zabecki motioned for *approval, Cunningham to second.

  Approved with an edit, Kincaid was present at the May PNRCAAB
  Meeting. PNRCAAB Motion: 6-0-0.


Park Land Dedication
PNRAAB Recommendation: Walsh to move for approval, Zabecki to second. Motion:
6-0-0.

  Teague's Farm Subdivision
  Development Name: Teague's Farm Subdivision
  Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates
  Owner: Frances Teague
  Location: 3900 W Dinsmore Trail
  Parcel ID Number: 765-22366-800, 765-22366-901
  Park Quadrant: SW
  Development Size: ~60 Acres
  Units: 195 Single-Family And 79 Multi-Family
  Land Dedication Requirement: N/A
  Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $287,563
  Nearby Existing Parks: Centennial Park, Holland Park, Woolsey
 Farmstead, Woolsey Wet Prairie, Owl Creek Trail
 Corridor



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  Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu
  Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu
  Justification Proximity To Nearby Parks
  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

Reports and Presentations
Board members to give subcommittee updates.

  Active Transportation Advisory Committee Report: Doug Walsh

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

  Botanical Garden 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.

New Business

  Park Impact Fee Study: Ted Jack

  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

  Tabled until August meeting.

  Recreation Partner Overview: Lee Farmer

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

  Subcommittee Discussion

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.


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  Project Construction and HMR Update: Ted Jack

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

Announcements
Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
meeting.

  Upcoming Programs and Events
 July 7-11 Outdoor Adventure Camp 4: Lake Fayetteville
 July 7-10 Pickleball Camp 2: Wilson Park
 July 10 Gulley Park Concert, Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion:
 Gulley Park
 July 11 Movies In The Park, Shrek: Walker Park
 July 12 Story Time With Mr. Troy: Ramble
 July 14-18 Outdoor Adventure Camp 5: Lake Fayetteville
 July 14-17 Tennis Camp 2: Wilson Park
 July 15 Community Forester, Tree Anatomy And Function 1:
 Fayetteville Public Library
 July 17 Gulley Park Concert, Dandelion Heart: Gulley Park
 July 18 Dive-In Movie 2, The Minecraft Movie: Wilson Park Pool
 July 19 Community Forester, Tree Anatomy And Function 2:
 Fayetteville Public Library
 July 21-24 Pickleball Camp 3: Wilson Park
 July 21-25 Camp Wilson 1: Wilson Park
 July 24 Gulley Park Concert, King Cabbage Brass Band: Gulley Park
 July 25 Movie In The Park, National Treasure: Lewis Park
 July 25 Last Day Of YRCC Camps: YRCC
 July 26 Dickson Street Mile: Upper Ramble
 July 28- August 1 Camp Wilson 2: Wilson Park
 July 31 Gulley Park Concert, Ultra Suede: Gulley Park

 Next Meeting Date: August 4, 2025

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.


Minutes Submitted by: Elizabeth Milton




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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
 August 4, 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 August 4, 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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Call to Order
Chair Steve Sheely called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call
Present: Sheely, Caldwell, Cunningham, Davis, Downing, Hall, Kincaid, Walsh,
Zabecki

Park Land Dedication: Zach Foster

  Mitchell Street Townhomes
  Mitchell Street Townhomes
  Development Name: Mitchell Street Townhomes
  Engineer: Enigneering Services, Inc (C. Plumlee)
  Owner: NWARECO LLC; Wild Card Ventures LLC
  Location: 1757 W Mitchell St
  Parcel ID Number: 765-07564-000
  Park Quadrant: SW
  Development Size: 0.7 Ac
  Units: 6 Multi-Family
  Land Dedication Requirement: N/A
  Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $5,712.00
  Nearby Existing Parks: Markham Hill Woods, Centennial Park, Hotz Park,
 Finger Park, Tsa-La-Gi Bike Park, World Peace
 Wetland Prairie, Town Branch Trail Corridor
  Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu
  Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu
  Justification Proximity To Existing Parks
  1. Sheely to ask for a show of hands in favor. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0. Please
  refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

  Ashwood Townhomes



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  Ashwood Townhomes
  Development Name: Ashwood Townhomes
  Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates (J. Inman)
  Owner: Ashwood Partners LLC
  Location: W Of S Razorback Rd And S Of Ashwood Ave
  Parcel ID Number: 765-04058-000, 765-15399-000, And 765-03019-
 000
  Park Quadrant: SW
  Development Size: 4.1 Ac
  Units: 140 Multi-Family
  Land Dedication Requirement: N/A
  Fee-In-Lieu Requirement: $133,280.00
  Nearby Existing Parks: Greathouse Park, Tsa-La-Gi Bike Park, Cato
 Springs Trail Corridor, Town Branch Trail Corridor,
 Finger Park
  Developer's Request: Fee-In-Lieu
  Staff Recommendation: Fee-In-Lieu
  Justification Proximity To Existing Parks
  2. Sheely to ask for a show of hands in favor. PNRCAAB Motion: 9-0-0. Please
  refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

Reports and Presentations
Board members to give subcommittee updates.

  Active Transportation Advisory Committee Report: Doug Walsh

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

  Botanical Garden 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.

New Business

  South Yard Park Land Naming



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Discussion was postponed until the September PNRCAAB meeting. Still looking for
name suggestions. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a
detailed discussion of the meeting.

Park Impact Fee
The Parks Board discussed the Park Impact Fee study, findings and implications
recently conducted by Staff. Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for
a detailed discussion of the meeting.

 • Concern about asking for only 30% of the amount of the maximum allowable
 impact fee was expressed and that this would not allow the City to offset the
 impact of population growth. It was expressed that if the fee was assessed at
 this low rate, a large amount of bond funds would need to be devoted to Parks
 to offset the low fee.
 • Concern about being able to update the fee frequently, and as needed, was
 discussed. The construction inflation index was favored, but the idea of having
 a component that adjusted for changes in land values was identified as
 valuable. It was noted that the land value used in the study appears low. Staff
 will search for an efficient method to achieve this.
 • Being able to describe how future impact fees will be used was noted as
 being important for future conversations.
 • Next steps were discussed, which included a great deal of work to prepare for
 adopting the impact fee should council decide to pursue the impact fee. The
 timeline to accomplish that is difficult to access, but staff expect at least 3–4
 months.
 • A discussion on the merits of including commercial and other development in
 the park impact fee structure was identified as a possible future direction. The
 board discussed that many people from surrounding towns come to
 Fayetteville to work, play, to shop, etc., and they use the Parks system, and
 other forms of development could help mediate that impact on the Parks
 system. An example was residents from towns that have splash pads coming
 to Fayetteville.
 • A discussion of zones was held and was favorable to what was proposed
 except for increasing the amount of funds from other zones that could be used
 on special-use facilities from 25% to 30%. Special-use facilities, which are
 unique facilities that have a citywide service radius, will be further defined in
 future work.
 • Discussed that there will be some changes to the work of the Parks board if
 the PIF is adopted. That will need to be explored further.


PNRCAAB Recommendation: 9-0-0

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  meeting.

  PNRCAAB Subcommittee Discussion

  Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
  meeting.

Project Construction and HMR Update
Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
meeting.

  Ted Jack
  HMR updates will be available at next month's PNRCAAB meeting.

Announcements
Please refer to the City of Fayetteville Video Archive for a detailed discussion of the
meeting.

  August PNRCAAB Announcements
 August 4-8 Camp Wilson
 August 9 St. James Backepack Giveaway: YRCC
 August 9 Tree Care: Session 1
 August 11 Wilson Pool - Reduced Hours Begin
 August 12 Tree Care: Session 2
 August 15 Weekend Starts
 August 18 Adult Soccer Begins: Kessler Fields
 August 18 Afterschool Program Behind (Tentative): YRCC
 August 22 Movies In The Park- E.T.: Lewis Fields
 August 23 Youth Soccer Begins: Kessler Fields
 August 25 Adult Softball Begins: Gary Hampton And Lake
 Fayetteville
 August 25 Adult Kickball Begins: Lake Fayetteville
 August 29 Weekend Starts
 September 1 Wilson Pool- Last Day Of Season

 Next Meeting Date: August 4, 2025

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.




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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
$ 2,182,176
 $405,262

 $225,766
 $225,420
 FEBRUARY $356,842
 2022 $349,739
$ 2,576,978 $369,258

 $291,852
 $396,004
 MARCH $414,154
 $401,088
 2023 $387,971

 $350,555
$ 2,876,318
 $378,289
 APRIL $435,355
 $294,466
 $448,150
 Fayetteville Parks and Recreation HMR Comparison

 2024
 $343,289
 $428,867
$ 2,922,497
 MAY $436,973
 2021 $532,459
 $465,579

 $359,813
 2025 2022 $409,478
 JUNE $440,113
 $507,169
$ 3,013,006
 $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
3.1% $0

 $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
$90,508 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
 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
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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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