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May to December of 1988The City RedutiU Comr The City Beautiful Commission met on Monday, December 19, 1988 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center for a pre -agenda meeting on the First United Methodist Church Child Care Facility Parking Lot on 9th Street. The Public Hearing was called to order at 9:30 a.m., and the regular meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Jim vonTungeln, chairman, presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln A. J. Almand Bob Callans Jane Rogers Joe Franklin Also Present: Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec. Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Bob Price, First United Methodist Church 1. Pre -agenda meeting. Bob Brown explained the variance request to members of the Commission, and asked Mr. Bob Price for his comments. The commission members discussed the proposals and various options. The pre -agenda meeting was adjourned. 2. Chairman Jim vonTungeln called the Public Hearing to order for the purpose of hearing CBC-535, First United Methodist Church, 314 West 9th Street. (See Attached). A quorum was found (6 of 8 present) . Jane Rogers moved that the First United Methodist Church be granted the variance according to staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Joe Frankin. Motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and no noes. Chairman vonTungeln called the public hearing closed at 9:35 a.m. I Minutes of December, 1988 Meeting Page 2 3. At 10:00 a.m. Chairman Jim vonTungeln called the regular meeting of the City Beautiful Commission to order for the purpose of the Landscape Awards Program. Jim introduced special guests Mayor Lottie Shackelford, Asst. Mayor Buddy villines, and City Director Sharon Priest. Plaques were presented to the following entities. Metropolitan MotorBank, Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company, Rivercliff Apartments, Federal Aviation Administration Building, Shoney's Restaurant on Geyer Springs Rd., McDonald's Restaurant on Geyer Springs Rd., Quality Foods, Inc., The City of Little Rock - McArthur Park, Parham Place, and the Little Rock Corporate Center. 4. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. and a reception followed. City of Little Hock tngineoring u+v+sion Department of 701 West Markham Public Works Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 371.4800 December 19, 1988 ITEM NO. 1 - CBC - 535 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: Bob Price For First United Methodist Church Location: 314 West 9th Street Description: The East 46' of Lots 5 and 6, Block 91, Original City of Little Rock Ordinance Requirement: Must provide a three (3) foot peripheral landscaping strip along the west and north property line of proposed parking lot with a shrub every ten (10) feet and a tree every forty (40) feet. Variance Request: Deletion of west and north property line peripheral landscaping strips. Findings: This property currently has an abandoned liquor store on it which applicant plans to remove and provide parking for employees of the First United Methodist Church Child Development Center. -The parking lot is approximately 250 feet south of the Child Care Center. The lot is immediately abutted on the west and north by buildings with zero (0) setbacks. Staff Recommendation: Since this lot is abutted by buildings to the west and north with zero (0) setbacks making plant survival difficult because of the reflection factor in hot weather and, because of the extra street landscaping the applicant is providing, which is much more visible, staff recommends the peripheral delection be granted. December 19, 1988 BOARD ACTION: The applicant was represented by Mr. Bob Price. There were no objectors present. After a discussion, a motion was made by Jane Rogers that the variance be granted to First United Methodist Church as per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Joe Franklin. The motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and no noes. There being no further business before the board for land- scape variances or related matters, the public hearing was adjourned. 5citle: IR =10, EXISTING BU►LD►NO 0 Z_ 0 _J s a) cs L ;c W P,-,)POSCD LANDSCAPING G B C CASE 535 88 �'— t' & r% I to MwKAt_ 51PK EXISTING SIDEWALK WEST 9TH .ST O O The City Beautiful Commission December 14, 1988 Mr. Bob Lane, Director Public Works Department City of Little Rock 701 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Bob: I sincerely appreciate the work that Bob Brown has been doing with the Landscape ordinance and the City Beautiful Commission. Bob has proved to be very cooperative and conscientious in both his dealing with the ordinance and the members of the Commission. I very much appreciate Bob's attitude and his willingness to go the extra mile to make Little Rock a more livable place. It would be most fortunate for the City if there were more like him. Sincerely, james'G. vonTungeln Chairman City Beautiful Commission CC: Jim Hathcock Bob Brown The City PedutiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission will meeton Monday, December 19, 1988 at 9:00 a.m. in the Riverfrcnt Park Activity Center for a pre -agenda meeting on the First United Methodist Church Child. Care Facility Parking Lot on 9th St, public hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m.. regular meeting to start at 10:00 a.m. AGENDA 1. pre agenda meeting. See Attached. 2. Public Hearing 3. Roll Call 4. Adjourn public hearing 5. Call regular meeting to order. O. Landscape Awards 7. Adjourn meeting 8. Reception Cit of Little Rock Engineering Division Department of 701 West Markham Public Works Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 371-4800 December 19, 1988 ITEM NO. 1 - CBC - 535 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: Bob Price For First United Methodist Church Location: 314 West 9th Street Description: The East 46' of Lots 5 and 6, Block 91, Original City of Little Rock Ordinance Requirement: Must provide a three (3) foot peripheral landscaping strip along the west and north property line of proposed parking lot with a shrub every ten (10) feet and a tree every forty (40) feet. Variance Request: Deletion of west and north property line peripheral landscaping strips. Findings: This property currently has an abandoned liquor store on it which applicant plans to remove and provide parking for employees of the First United Methodist Church Child Development Center. The parking lot is approximately 250 feet south of the Child Care Center. The lot is immediately abutted on the west and north by buildings with zero (0) setbacks. Staff Recommendation: Since this lot is abutted by buildings to the west and north with zero (0) setbacks making plant survival difficult because of the reflection factor in hot weather and, because of the extra street landscaping the applicant is providing, which is much more visible, staff recommends the peripheral delection be granted. 5clkle s 1.'4 = I0' • . �1 V-; � p 6r tu tu . ,4 Z W O O �d-S-X wI[°�� V �>1 Q www� , rL ���lttCl�li P�oaseD LANDSCAPI C B C CASES 535 BB !,k d, d0►4dRYTF DRAMWAY EXiSTING SIDEWALK WEST 3TM ST 00 The City Beautiful Commission The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Monday, November 21, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in the River - park Activity Center. Jim vonTungeln, Chairman, presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Ken Bernard Also Present: Julius Breckling, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Richard Wood, Comprehensive Planning Ellen Yeary, Leadership Institute Intern Mrs. Ruth Bell, League of Women Voters . Roll Call: 7 of 8 present. 2. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of October meeting approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids - Bert Parker moved that the Commission sponsor the City Beautiful Kids Program again in 1989, motion was seconded and the vote was unanimous. Bert Parker said that we need to find another volunteer to work with Rip Rowan. B. Litter Ordinance - It was noted that a letter had been sent to the new police chief requesting that litter ordinances be enforced. Joe Franklin requested that the committee on litter legislation meet prior to the next meeting. Minutes of November, 1988 Meeting Page 2 C. Capitol Avenue - Bob Callans reported that the Capitol Avenue Task Force had met with Robert McNulty of Partners for Livable Places when he was in Little Rock in October. They felt they had a very successful meeting. The task force is going to try to hire Mr. McNulty to do a proposal for strategy development. This will probably cost up to $20,000, but will be paid for with private donations. 4. Nomination of 1989 Officers. Jim vonTungeln reported that he had forgotten to appoint the nominating committee at the October meeting, but had appointed it later by phone. The members of the committee are A. J. Almand, Ken Bernard, and Bert Parker. Bert reported the recom- mendations of the committeelas follows: Chairman - Jim vonTungeln Vice Chairmah Bert -Parker Treasurer - Jane Rogers Bob Callans moved that the report of the nominating com- mittee be accepted and the nominees be elected by acclamation. Ken Bernard seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. 5. The following were nominated for 1988 Landscape Awards: Metropolitan MotorBank - 10th & Broadway Parham Place - 300 Rodney Parham Road Rivercliff Apartments Federal Aviation Administration MacArthur Park Shoney's Restaurant - Geyer Springs Road McDonald's Restaurant - Geyer Springs Road Little Rock Corporate Center Quality Foods, Inc. - Asher Avenue Bert Parker moved that the list be accepted in its entirety, Ken Bernard seconded the motion, vote was unanimous. Jim vonTungeln asked Gayle to notify the winners. Jim asked for a motion to appropriate money to buy plaques and to pay for refreshments for the reception. Tim deNoble moved that no more than $500 be spent for plaques and refreshments, Bob Callans seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. Minutes of November, 1988 Meeting Page 3 6. Glad Bag-A-thon - After a discussion, it was decided by Commission members that the Commission has to much to do in 1989 to take on another project. 7. January and February Meeting Dates. Jim told the_ commission members that due to the January and February meetings falling on city observed holidays that we would need to change our meetings. The January and February meetings will be held on the second Monday (January 9 and February 13) in lieu of the third Monday. 8. Miscellaneous. A. Bob Callans distributed a copy of an ordinance from the City of Keene, New Hampshire relating to the Keene Memorial Tree Fund. Members of the Commission were asked to look it over to see if it were something that we might -be interested in. B. Landscape Ordinance - Jim recognized Richard Wood who then introduced Mrs. Ruth Bell of the League of Women Voters. Jim told the Commission members that the Board of Directors had instructed the Commission to look at the a proposed ordinance by the Planning Commission for the City Beautiful Commission's input. Jim said that he and Bert Parker had met with Richard Wood regarding the Planning Ordinance. C. Bob Callans said he would be meeting with Don McChesney the next day at noon on the Landscape Ordinance. Mrs. Bell said that the League would like to be in on the revision of the Landscape Ordinance. D. Jim welcomed Ellen Yeary, who is an intern from the Leadership Institute and will be attending the City Beautiful Commission meetings. E. Members asked Bob Brown for updates on various land- scaping projects around town. 1. Mems landscaping 2. Ralph Coppess Motors on Cantrell 3. Second & Main Parking Lot 4 Zoning of Rock Creek Parkway to C-4 F. Ken Bernard stated that there will be a pilot recycling program at Otter Creek. Minutes of November, 1988 Meeting Page 4 G. Since we will probably have a Landscape Ordinance Variance Request in December, the pre agenda meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. on December 19, 1988, public hearing to begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Landscape Awards Program will begin at 10:00 a.m. with reception at the end of the program. 9. Meeting Adjourned at 11:45 a.m. J The City Redutid Commission MEETING NOTICE The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting, Vionday, November 21, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. AGENDA 1. Roll Call s. Approval of Minutes of October Meeting 3. Reports of Committees Tea City Beautiful Kids B. Capitol Avenue Improvement Project C. Litter Ordinance 4. Report of Nominating Committee and Election of 1989 Officers, 5, Landscape Awards Nominations 6.. Glad Bag-A-Thon 7. January and February, 1989 Meeting Dates 8. Miscellaneous 9_ Adjournment The City Redu4d Commission The City Beautiful Commission met at 9:30 a.m. on October 17, 1988 for a pre agenda meeting. A public nearing was called to order_ at 10:00 a.m., and the regular meeting was called to order at the close of the public hearing. Jim vonTungeln, chairman, presided. Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln A. J. Almand Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Also Present: George Toombs for Arkansas Freightways Wingfield Martin Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec. Bob Brown, Environmental Codes 1. Pre Agenda Meeting. Bob Brown explained the variance request to members of the Commission., and asked Mr. George Toombs for his comments. The commission members discussed the proposals and various options. The pre agenda meeting was adjourned. 2. Chairman Jim vonTungeln called the Public Hearing to order for the purpose hearing CBC-534, Arkansas Freight - ways, 5701 Lindsey Road. (See Attached). A quorum was .found. Bob Callans moved that a Variance be granted on condition that the east side be excluded and tree sizes are no less than 1 1/2" and 2" in caliper spaced every 30 feet as per staff recommendation. Motion was seconded by A. J. Almand. The vote was 7 ayes and no noes. Chairman vonTungeln called the Public Hearing closed. Minutes - October 1988 Meeting Page 2 3. The regular meeting of the City Beautiful Commission was called to order by the chairman, Jim von Tungeln. 4. Roll Call: 7 of 8 present, 1 vacant position. 5. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the September meeting were approved as mailed. 6. Reports of Committees: A. Capitol Avenue Improvement Project. Bob Callans reported that Mr. Robert McNulty of Partners with Livable Places would be in Little Rock and had reserved time for the Capitol Avenue Committee. He reported that the committee was looking into having a study performed on the Capitol Avenue Project. B. Litter Legislation - Joe Franklin reported that a copy of the model litter ordinance and the Little Rock litter ordinances were being reviewed by the City Attorney's office. Bert Parker again asked about a letter being sent to the Police Department requesting enforcement of the litter laws that we do have. Gayle told him that we were waiting for the new police chief to come in and the letter would be sent soon after his arrival. C. Tulip Project. Members of the commission remarked on the tulip project, and said there seemed to be more publicity this year. D. Irish Spring Development Judging. Gayle reported that Ken Bernard had gone out and judged the Irish Spring Development and that he had awarded a tie. 7. Jim vonTungeln told the members that Commissioner Connie Whitfield had been named to the Planning Commission, therefore we have a vacancy on the Commission. 8. Glad- Bag-A-Thon. A letter had been received asking Little Rock to participate in the Glad Bag-A-Thon. The members asked that this item be deferred until the November meeting. Minutes - October, 1988 Meeting Page 3 9. Landscape Awards. Jim vonTungeln reminded members that nominations for landscape awards are due and members should be prepared to make them during the November meeting. It was mentioned that Park Plaza had done an excellent job and they should receive an award. Members were reminded that the criteria calls for the landscaping to be in for one year. It was decided that a letter would be sent to Park Plaza commending them on their excellent landscaping. 10. Miscellaneous: A. A. J. Almand asked about the landscaping on the new parking lot at 2nd and Main Streets. Bob Brown said that there is a landscape plan and that the work be started within the next couple of weeks. It had been determined that it would be easier to pave the lot and then cut the paving out where the landscaping was to go. B. A. J. recommended that we explore the possibility of lighting the Broadway Bridge similar to the way the Mississippi River Bridge is lit in Memphis. Members felt this was a good idea. Jane Rogers state that there were many people interested in this project. 11. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. kM Oepariment of 7 01 West Markham Public Works Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 October.. 17, 1988 ITEM NO. 1 - cBC{ 5:'4 - NEW M TTERS Applicant: George Toombs for Arkansas Freightway Location: 5701 Lindsey Road Description: Long legal ordinance Requirements: 1. Peripheral sides must provide 4 feet screening. 2. Must provide a shrub every 10 feet in the peripheral landscaping strip if applicant provides a non -living I screen. i Variance Request: 1. Waiver of screening requirement. 2. Deletion of shrub every to feet along west, south and east sides. 1 Findings: Property is being developed as a truck terminal and is generally located between the Airport and Riverport area. Immediately adjacent property is zoned residential and is vacant. There are embankments north, and part of west and south of project. Applicants is also applying to Board of Adjustment and requesting waiver of screening required by Zoning Ordinance. Planning staff has recommended approval based on surrounding property expected to be rezoned for industrial use. STAFF RE OMMENDA. TION: Since the surrounding property does not appear to be suitable for residential use the staff recommends a waiver of the screening requirement be granted. Because of the magnitude of the site the staff feels 'trees would be more effective than shrubs and recommends planting pine trees at least b feet in height every 20 feet or 8 feet in height every 30 feet in lieu of the shrubs. October 17, 1988 BOARD ACTION: The applicant was represented by Mr. George Toombs, representatives of Mr. Ike Carter were also present. There were no objectors. After a discussion a motion was made by Bob Callans that the variance be granted on condition that the east side be excluded and tree sizes are no less than 1 1/2" and 2" in caliper spaced every 30 feet as per staff recommendation. This motion was seconded by A. J. Almand and passed. The vote was 7 ayes; 0 noes. There being no further business before the board for landscape variances or related matters, the public hearing was adjourned. I — d+At CV I r EAST BELT EMBANK►v'ENT EMBANKMENT~~---�. P OPPINANC" REQUIREMENT: ALL VEHICULAR u5E AREAS ABUTTING PROPERTY USED OR ZOIT=D RESIDENTIAL MUST QE SCREENED f REEWAy C QC CASE 534 w x The City Pedutfd Commission October 26, 1988 Chief Lou Caudell Little Rock Police Department 700 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Chief Caudell: Congratulations on being selected as Little Rock's new police chief. I am sure from what I have read that the Civil Service Commission made an excellent choice. I am sure that you have found Little Rock to be a quality city with one or two exceptions: there is far too much litter, too much dumping on private and public property, and too much debris being scattered by uncovered trucks. The Board has adopted ordinances against these acts that mar this city's beauty, but enforcement has not always received a high priority. The members of the City Beautiful Commission join with me in urging that the enforcement of these laws be given the same attention as any other law. Best wishes on your new appointment. S'ncerely, James G. vonTungeln Chairman JGvT:go City of Little Flock Police Department 700 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 November 1, 1988 James G. vonTungeln, Chairman City Beautiful Commission Little Rock City Hall Markham & Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. vonTungeln: Thank you so much for your letter welcoming me to Little Rock. I must say that citizens like you reinforce my decision to come to a city that is not only beautiful but has such friendly people. I can assure you that I am committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens of our community. I will pass a copy of your letter along to the Patrol Division for increased enforcement. Again, thank you, and I look forward to our mutual association. Sincerely, 4'-� 0 04�a Louie C. Caudell Chief of Police LCC:ags cc: Capt. Randy Reed, Patrol - Downtown Capt. C. R. Watters, Patrol - Southwest The City PedutiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The Little ��i$�c City Beautiful Commission will meet on Monday, r 17, 1988 at 9:30 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center for a pre -agenda meeting on the Freight - ways Public Hearing. The public hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the regular meeting will start immediately following the public hearing. AGENDA 1. Pre Agenda Meeting 2. Adjourn for Public Hearing 3. Call to Public Hearing to Order 4. Roll Call 5 Adjourn public hearing 6. Call Regular Meeting to Order 7. Approval of Minutes for September Meeting 8. Reports of Committees A. Capitol Avenue B. Litter Legislation - Joe Franklin C. Irish Spring Development Judging - Ken Bernard D. Tulip Bulb Distribution 9. Miscellaneous 10. Adjournment September 1988 Minutes Page 2 B. Tulip Bulbs - Jim asked Gayle to report on the tulip bulb project. Gayle said that 15,000 bulbs had been ordered and were scheduled for delivery that week. The bulbs will again be distributed through the Pulaski Heights Merchants and Professional Assoc. sometime in October. The Heights Merchants Assoc. will be responsible for promotion and distribution. C. Flag Competition - Jim reported that we had received approximately 24 letters of intent to enter. The competition will end October 7, and we will need to judge the entries during the week of October 10. A special meeting was scheduled for October 12 at 5:30 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. D. Litter Legislation - The members were not ready to discuss the model ordinance that had been distributed. Julius told them that a copy had been sent to the City Attorney for comparison to what we now have. 4. Irish Spring Development - The Commission had been asked to send someone out to judge a competition that was sponsored by the developers to encourage property owners to landscape their property. Ken Bernard, Connie Whitfield and Bob Callans volunteered to go out and judge. 5. Membership - Members whose terms expire in October are Tim deNoble, Jim vonTungeln, and A. J. Almand. Gayle said that A. J. had expressed a desire to remain on the commission. Tim deNoble and Jim vonTungeln also expressed a desire to remain on the Commission. Gayle said she would send a memo to the board requesting that these members be reappointed. 6. Landscape Ordinance - Bob Brown of Environmental Codes told the members of the Commission that consideration was being given to lowering the $100 fee for landscape ordinance variance requests. Members of the commission expressed their view regarding this. Bob also told the commission that he had received a request for a public hearing for the next City Beautiful Commission meeting. Bob told the members that this request is quite complicated since it involves a 26 acre tract. The request is from Freightways. September, 1988 Minutes Page 3 Bob also discussed the cutting of trees on Rodney Parham Road in front of the Market Place Center. He had been requested by a member of the Commission to look into this action. It was found that when trees are taken out of the street right-of-way, a permit is required. In this case Market Place had not obtained a permit. Their reason for cutting the trees were that they created a traffic hazard. The Traffic Department recommended that the trees not be replaced. 7. Miscellaneous. A. Jim vonTungeln reminded the members that nominations for Landscape Awards are due soon and they should start making notes for their nominations. 8. Meeting Adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Cit,Of Little Rock Engineering Division Department o1 701 West Markham Public Works Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 371-4800 October 17, 1958 ITEM NO. 1 - C BC---574 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: George Toombs for Arkansas Freightway Location: 5701 Lindsey Road Description: Long legal Ordinance Requirements: 1. Peripheral sides must provide 4 feet screening. 2. `Must provide a shrub every 10 feet in the peripheral landscaping strip if applicant provides a non -living screen. Variance Request: 1. Waiver of screening requirement. 2. Deletion of shrub every its feet along west, south and east sides. Findings. Property is being developed as a truck terminal and is generally located between the Airport and Riverport area. Immediately adjacent property is zoned residential and is vacant. There are embankments north, and part of west and south of project. Applicant is also applying to Board of Adjustment and requesting waiver of screening regUired by Zoning Ordinance. Planning staff has recommended approval based on surrounding property expected to be rezoned for industrial use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since the surrounding property does not appear to be suitable for residential use the staff recommends a waiver of the screening requirement be granted. Because of the magnitude of the site the staff feels -trees would be more , effective than shrubs and recommends planting pine trees at least b feet in height every 20 feet or 8 feet in height every 30 feet in lieu of the shrutrs. I - It •'r I.i it EASr BELT 2� --�-- E M B A N K M E N T D�v \ PI II I� I J��a_ EMBANKMENT -~----- A ORDNANCE REQUIREMENT: ALL VEHICULAR USE AREAS ABUTTING PROPERTY USED OR ZONED RESIDENTIAL MUST BE SCREENED FREEWAY C BC CASE 534 SOUTH 1�'i&_LTV -SOUTHEAST VIEW NORTHEAST V I E�IV EAST VIEW' C 5 C CASE 5 3 4- - T�e City B�uuful Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting, Monday, September 19, 1988 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center, Jim vonTungeln, chairman, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Connie Whitfield Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Ken Bernard ALSO PRESENT: Julius Breckli.ng, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec, Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Marie Crawford, Arkansas Democrat 1. Roll Call - 8 of 9 present 2. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of August meeting approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees: A. Capitol Avenue - Bob Callans reported that the Task Force had met on September 14, 1938 at the Legacy Hotel. A committee was formed at that meeting to contact property owners along Capitol Avenue, members of the committee are: Jim Summerlin, Sue Bryant, Steve Stephens, Ron Newman, and Bob Callans. Bob reported that Ken Bernard of Arkansas Waste, Inc had sponsored half of the luncheon and that Virginia Bailey had sponsored half. Bob said that there were some small bills and asked that the Commission pay these. Gayle reminded the members that there was money in the Special Account for Capitol Avenue. Ken Bernard moved that Bob's expenses be paid, motion was seconded by Tim deNoble, motion carried by a unanimous vote. The City Be�utiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission will meet on Monday, September 17, 1988 at 9:30 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center_ for a pre -agenda meeting on the Freight - ways Public Hearing. The public heari'rig will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the regular meeting will start immediately following the public hearing. AGENDA 1. Pre Agenda Meeting 2. Adjourn for Public Hearing 3. Call to Public Hearing to Order 4. Roll Call 5 Adjourn public hearing 6. Call Regular Meeting to Order 7. Approval of Minutes for September Meeting 8. Reports of Committees A. Capitol Avenue B. Litter Legislation - Joe Franklin C. Irish Spring Development Judging - Ken Bernard D. Tulip Bulb Distribution 9. Miscellaneous 10. Adjournment The City Beautiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting, Monday, September 19, 1988 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center, Jim vonTungeln, chairman, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Connie Whitfield Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln Bob Callans Joe Franklin Jane Rogers Tim deNoble Ken Bernard ALSO PRESENT: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec, Parks & Recreation Bob Brown, Environmental Codes Marie Crawford, Arkansas Democrat 1. Roll Call - 8 of 9 present 2. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of August meeting approved as mailed. 3. Reports of Committees: A. Capitol Avenue - Bob Callans reported that the Task Force had met on September 14, 1988 at the Legacy Hotel. A committee was formed at that meeting to contact property owners along Capitol Avenue, members of the committee are: Jim Summerlin, Sue Bryant, Steve Stephens, Ron Newman, and Bob Callans. Bob reported that Ken Bernard of Arkansas Waste, Inc had sponsored half of the luncheon and that Virginia Bailey had sponsored half. Bob said that there were some small bills and asked that the Commission pay these. Gayle reminded the members that there was money in the Special Account for Capitol Avenue. Ken Bernard moved that Bob's expenses be paid, motion was seconded by Tim deNoble, motion carried by a unanimous vote. September 1988 Minutes Page 2 B. Tulip Bulbs - Jim asked Gayle to report on the tulip bulb project. Gayle said that 15,000 bulbs had been ordered and were scheduled for delivery that week. The bulbs will again be distributed through the Pulaski Heights Merchants and Professional Assoc. sometime in October. The Heights Merchants Assoc. will be responsible for promotion and distribution. C. Flag Competition - Jim reported that we had received approximately 24 letters of intent to enter. The competition will end October 7, and we will need to judge the entries during the week of October 10. A special meeting was scheduled for October 12 at 5:30 in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. D. Litter Legislation - The members were not ready to discuss the mpdel ordinance that had been distributed. Julius told them that a copy had been sent to the City Attorney for comparison to what we now have. 4. Irish Spring Development - The Commission had been asked to send someone out to judge a competition that was sponsored by the developers to encourage property owners to landscape their property. Ken Bernard, Connie Whitfield and Bob Callans volunteered to go out and judge. 5. Membership - Members whose terms expire in October are Tim deNoble, Jim vonTungeln, and A. J. Almand. Gayle said that A. J. had expressed a desire to remain on the commission. Tim deNoble and Jim vonTungeln also expressed a desire to remain on the Commission. Gayle said she would send a memo to the board requesting that these members be reappointed. 6. Landscape Ordinance - Bob Brown of Environmental Codes told the members of the Commission that consideration was being given to lowering the $100 fee for landscape ordinance variance requests. Members of the commission expressed their view regarding this. Bob also told the commission that he had received a request for a public hearing for the next City Beautiful Commission meeting. Bob -told the members that this request is quite complicated since it involves a 26 acre tract. The request is from Freightways. September, 1988 Minutes Page 3 Bob also discussed the cutting of trees on Rodney Parham Road in front of the Market Place Center. He had been requested by a member of the Commission to look into this action. It was found that when trees are taken out of the street right-of-way, a permit is required. In this case Market Place had not obtained a permit. Their reason for cutting the trees were that they created a traffic hazard. The Traffic Department recommended that the trees not be replaced. 7. Miscellaneous. A. Jim vonTungeln reminded the members that nominations for Landscape Awards are due soon and they should start making notes for their nominations. 8. Meeting Adjourned at 11:45 a.m. The City Pedutiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting, Monday, September 19, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the August 15, 1988 meeting. 3. Reports of Committees A. Capitol Avenue Improvement District - Bob Callans B. City Beautiful acids Wrap Up C. Flag Competition D. Tulip Bulbs E. Litter Legislation 4. Irish Springs Development 5. Membership 6. Landscape Ordinance - Bob Brown, Environmental Codes 7. Miscellaneous 8. Adjournment The City RedutiU Commission The Little Rock City .Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting August 15, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center, Connie Whitfield, vice chairman presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bert Parker Connie Whitfield Tim deNoble Jane Rogers Bob Callans Ken Bernard ALSO PRESENT: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec. Bob Brown, Environmental Codes 1. Roll Call - 6 of 9 present. 2. 3. Approval of Minutes of July, 1988 meeting: Minutes approved as distributed. Reports of Committee: A, City Beautiful Kids. Connie reported that the CBK program would end on .August 19. There will be an awards program held at the Robinson Centre at 11:00 a.m., and KSSN is sponsoring a fish fry for 1--he CBK at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverfront Parr Activity Center. The City Beautiful Kids picked up 120 tons of trash and litter, and cleaned approximately 130 miles of streets. They worked in parks and also cleaned numerous alleys. B. Flag Competition. Flag Competition rules were handed to the commission. Bob Callans moved that the document be accepted, Bert Parker seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. A discussion was held as to how to get the word out, It was suggested that the competition rules be sent to the school district, and to the press. Minutes of August 1988 Meeting Page 2 C. Capitol Avenue Improvement Project. Bob Callans reported that he had been working on the luncheon for the Capitol Avenue Improvement Task Force. Luncheon is to be held Wednesday, September 14 at the Raddison Legacy Hotel. Bob read the list of Task Force members. D. Litter Legislation. Copies of current city litter ordinance and a model litter ordinance were handed to members of the commission. Members were asked to look over this material for discussion at the next meeting. 4. Miscellaneous A. Bob Brown the Environmental Review Coordinator in the Environmental Codes Division of Public Works Department was introduced. He will be working with the Landscape Ordinance in the future. Bob said he looks forward to working with the Commission and the members of the Landscape review committee. Bert Parker said that the members of the Landscape Review Committee is himself, Tim deNoble and Jim vonTungeln. B. Bert Parker discussed the new trash containers that the city is using and said he did not like them. He thought they were unsightly, especially when they were left out on the street. He said many people were not removing them after the Sanitation Dept. picked up the trash. C. Bert Parker asked that the minutes of this meeting reflect a break down of attendance by Commissioners. (See attached) D. Ken Bernard requested that a copy of the letter to Senator Pryor be sent to Charlene Hardcastle. 5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. f The City PedutiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at the Piverfront Park Activity Center, Monday, August 15, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. AGENDA 1. Roll Cali. i. Approval of Minutes of the July meeting. 3. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids B. Flag Competition C. Capitol Avenue 4. Litter Legislation (See Attachment) 5. Miscellaneous 6. Adjournment The City RedutiU Commission The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission held it regular meeting, Monday, July 18, 198E at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park Activity Center. Jim vonTungeln, chairman, presided. Members Present: Jim vonTungeln Tire deNoble A. J. Almand Bert Barker Bob Callans Ken Bernald Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Larks & Rec. Gayle Owens, Exec. ,Secretary, Parks & Rec. 1. Roll Call: 6 0f 9 present 2. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the May, 1988 meeting approved as submitted. 3. Reports of Committees: A. City Beautiful Kids. Gayle reported that the Kids program is in full swing. She said that a Media Event, Operation Criss Cross, is being planned for July 27 & 28 in the Central Ii.igh area. She also reported that KSSN is going to sponsor a fish fry for the Kids and the Sponsors. This will. be on August 19. More details will follow. B. Capitol Avenue Improvement Project. Bob Callans reported that he had been in contact with State Rep Bill Foster who is highly interested in the project. It has been suggested that a Task Committee be set zap and that the initial meeting be a luncheon. Bob said he possibly had a partial sponsor for the luncheon. Ken Bernard offered to sponsor either in part or whole the luncheon. Bob requested that Gayle send out the invitations. Minutes of July, 1988 Meeting Page 2 4e Jim vonTungeln noted that we have had correspondence from the Sierra Club requesting that the Commission write a letter to Senator David Pryor supporting clean air legis- lation coming up this year. The Commission discussed this and it was the members' thoughts that they did not want to sign the proposed letter, but would draft one of their own. Ken Bernard said he would draft the letter get it to Gayle for typing. 5. Miscellaneous: A. Ken Bernard asked if there is a possibility of asking the mayoral candidates to come to a commission meeting to discuss their views on items of interest to the Commission. It was agreed that the candidates would be invited prior to the election. B. Bob Callans discussed the condition of the parks. A. J. Almand said that the commission should express appreciation and thank you to Julius Breckling for all that he has done and ask the city to support a stronger maintenance program. C. Bob Callans brought up attendance of members and said that those who were not coming to the meetings should be notified and reminded of the attendance policy of the City. 6. Adjournment: 11:45 a.m. The City Pedutiful Commission August 16, 1988 The Honorable David Pryor United States Senator 264 Russell Building Washington, D . C. 20510 Dear Senator Pryor: The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission is writing you to express our interest in the upcoming legislation regarding the Clean Air Act. We are extremely proud of our city, our state and our country and wish to go on record in support of quality programs that will ensure maximum personal and environmental protection. As our senator in Washington,. D . C., we ask that you take an as active role as possible in the upcoming legislation in the Senate regarding the Clean, Air Act with the belief and conviction that we all deserve the cleanest air possible. Feasible solutions to the many current and future problems involving air quality must be dealt with now. We as a country and a world must have the leadership you can provide in this important issue of public health legislation. incerely,, v� ,lames vonTungeln Chairman Jvt:go Arkansas Waste Disposal 2900 West 68th P.O. Box 9661 Little Rock, Arkansas 72219 501-565-0191 �r ROUGH DRAFT August 15, 1988 The Honorable David Pryor U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Pryor: /Q A Waste Management Company N4V The CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION OF LITTLE ROCK is writing you to express our interest in the upcoming legislation regarding the Clean Air Act. We are extremely proud of our city, our state and our country and wish to go on record in support of quality programs that will ensure maximum personal and environmental protection. As our Senator in Washington, D.C. we ask that you take an active role as possible in the upcoming legislation in the Senate regarding the Clean Air Act with the belief and conviction that we all deserve the cleanest air possible. Feasible solutions to the many current and future problems involy- ing air quality must be dealt with now. We as a country and a world must have the leadership you can provide in this important issue of public health legislation. Sincerely, A Division of SCA Services of Arkansas, Inc. Auguust 2, 1988 The Honorable David Pryor U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Pryor: We are writing to you to seek your assistance in ending the congressional stalemate over legislation to clean up our nation's air pollution problems. On November 20, 1987, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reported legislation to strenthen the Clean Air Act. But the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Robert Byrd, has refused to schedule this critical public health legislation. Further delay will subject Americans to unnecessary lung disease, birth defects, and cancer. This legislation will not move forward unless Senators such as yourself speak out for it. We urge you to call publicly for the U.S. Senate to act NOW to consider this legislation. Specifically we urge you to support the Environment Committee's bill, S.1894, which offers feasible solutions to our nation's air problems. This legislation is urgently needed because even though Arkansas is a relatively small contributor to the problem, we share equally in suffering it's adverse effects. Arkansans will benefit moreso from the protection this bill provides us from heavy polluting industries in other states than any costs we would incurr in keeping our industries clean. Acid Rain falls in Arkansas. In April 1988, Little Rock had rainfall with a pH level of 4.6, which is 10 times more acidic than normal rain. Sherwood had a pH level of 5.1 and Roland had a pH level of 4.9 which is approx. 5 to 7 times more acidic than unpolluted rain. If this acid rain continues for an extended period of time, or worsens as it has in other parts of the country, Arkansas will face an economic and environmental threat coming from outside its own borders. Why not legislate and enforce strict national clean air standards so that Arkansas will not have to absorb the pollution caused by industries outside our borders. CLEANUP IS POSSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE The Senate Environment Committee bill S.1894 can solve these problems. It contains provisions to clean up urban smog, stop acid rain and curb toxic air pollution. It includes a new program to accelerate the identification and control of toxic air pollutants from routine and accidental releases. And it includes a 50% reduction in the pollution which causes acid rain. This kind of cleanup program is the only way to stop acid rain pollution from blowing into our state from other parts of the country. The costs of these programs are affordable. The estimated costs of the new controls on automobiles to clean up urban smog in other parts of the country are $55-100 -- about the price of a hubcap. The program to control toxic pollution is expected to cost polluter's less than $1 billion a year. Because Arkansas is a clean state, the acid rain control program will cost each citizen about $.20 a week. We are extremely disappointed that Arkansas Power and Light has exaggerated the costs of the acid rain provisions of the bill. The installation of scrubbers would not be necessary for our state to come into compliance. Historically, we have either intermittenly met or have been close to meeting the standards set out in S.1894. We compliment AP&L in their past and present efforts. However we can do better by meeting these standards consistently. We are anticipating the results of the test burn on Arkansas lignite presently being conducted. Since it takes more of the fuel to produce the same amount of energy as coal, we will be watchful as to what burning more of this fuel will do to our air. Once again we urge you to reject the arguments of Arkansas Power & Light and understand that Americans require a Clean Air Bill of Rights. These rights can be guaranteed by enactment of S.1894. We hope that you will co-sponsor this much needed public health legislation. This issue is a mainstream issue that affects all Americans and the quality of our lives. Our hope is you will consider it as such. Sincerely, Charlene Hardcastle, Congr. Co-ord. Arkansas Chapter, Sierra Club M The City RedutiU Commission A M E E T I N G N 0 `I' I C E The City Beautiful Commission will bold its regular meeting Monday, ,Tune 20, 1988 in the Board of Director Conference Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall A G E N D A 1. Roll Call 2 a Approval. of the Minutes of the May -meeting. 3. Reports of Committees An City Beautiful Yids Be Capitol Avenue Improvement Project Ca Litter Legislation D. City of Little Rock Flag 4. Miscellaneous The City Redutiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission held May 16, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. in Center, Jim vonTungeln, chairman, Members Present: Jim vonTungeln Joe Franklin Connie Whitfield Bert Parker its regular meeting, Monday, the Riverfr.ont Park Activity presided. Jane Rogers Tim deNuble Ken Bernard Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Recreation Ron Newman, Quapaw Quarter Association Rip Rowan, City Beautiful Kids 1. Roll Call. 7 of 9 present. 2. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the April meeting approved as presented. 3. Reports of Committees: A. Arkansas Conference on Beautification. Jim vonTungeln reported the conference was a huge success and that we did make some money on it. We do not have an accurate count at this time. We had approximately 75 people there and 24 cities represented. B. City Beautiful Kids. Connie Whitfield reported that 120 youth have been hired. We currently have 15 sponsors and Rip is looking for five more. She asked Rip if he had anything to report. Rip said that we have six committed, and still need six. We are hoping that the City will come through with some of what we need. Rip told the Commission that he had hoped that the program could be expanded this year, but we still have only 1.20 kids. He told the Commission of the warm reception that he received from the local businessmen that he has called on and that everyone is very proud of the City Beautiful Kids Program. Minutes of the May, 1988 Meeting Page 2 C. Litter Legislation. Joe Franklin reported that letters had been sent to about 25 states requesting information on their litter legislation. Answers are beginning to come back. Joe and Ken will study these legislative acts and then make recommendations. D. Capitol Avenue Improvement Project. No report, Bob was leaving town due to a death in his family. The Commission expressed its sympathy. E. Riverfest Display. Tim deNoble reported that Riverfest will definitely be using the Belvedere as a meeting place for volunteers. The," Commission decided that it would be best not to use the Belvedere for a display. 4. Miscellaneous: A. Jim von Tungeln told the Commission members that they had been requested to hold a design competition for the selection of a City of Little Rock Flag. Members agreed sponsor the competition. More details will be available at the June meeting. B. It was reported that landscaping is being done at 6th and Broadway. C. Due to the City Beautiful Kids program starting on June 20, 1988, the next meeting will be held in the 2nd floor conference room at City Hall. 5. Adjournment: 11:30 a.m.