January to October 1990Thy City PedutiU Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Tuesday, October 9, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1-D of the
University Con-LEerence Center.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of September meeting.
3. Reports of Committees:
A. City Beautiful Kids - Best Parker
B. WinterFest - Jim vonTungeln
C. Litter Ordinance - Joe Franklin
D. Downtown Streetscape - Merle Seamon
E. Tree Planting - Merle Seamon
4. Billboards/Letter to Donrey.
5. Appoint nominating committee.
6. Landscape Awards.
7. Adopt -A -Highway Letter.
8. Miscellaneous
9. Adjourn.
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The City Re6utiful Commission
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting on
Tuesday, September 11, 1990 in Room 1-D of the University
Conference Center. The Commission met at 9:30 a.m. for a
pre -agenda meeting to discuss a variance request. The
meeting was called to order for public hearing at 10:00 a.m.
by Chairman Bert Parker.
Members Present: Bert Parker Joe Franklin
Jim vonTungeln David Porter
Frances Vestal Merle Seamon
Theodosha Cooper
Also Present: Julius Brecklinq, Director Parks & Recreation
Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec., Parks & Recreation
Cindy Bauer, Representing Dillards
Richard Wood, Neighborhood Planning
Bob Brown, Neighborhood Planning
Scott VanLandingham, Arkansas Gazette
1. Pre -Agenda Meeting.
Item No. 1 - CBC 543 - Cindy Bauer for Dillard's.
Variance Requested:
1. Deletion of the southwestern parking lot interior
landscaping requirements.
2. Deletion of screening shrubs.
3. Deletion of trees and shrubs in the eastern
perimeter landscaping strip.
Bob Brown discussed variances requested with the
members.
2. Public Hearing Called to Order at 10:00 a.m.
Roll Call: 7 of 9 present.
Chairman Bert Parker asked Ms. Cindy Bauer for comments
regarding Dillard's request for variance. Ms. Bauer
presented the requests and the reasoning for them.
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Minutes September, 1990 Meeting
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David Porter moved that the waiver be granted as
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1. Variance Request #1. Trees added as required and
landscaping of interior parking lot be 4mri�red as a
trade-off.
2. Variance Request #2. Withdrawn.
3. Variance Request #3. Grant a two year time
extension so that future development can be con-
sidered. Revised plans to be brought before the
commission.
Motion was seconded by Frances Vestal. Motion carried
by 117" ayes and "0" nays.
3. Regular meeting called to order.
4. Approval of Minutes of August meeting. Minutes approved
as mailed. ,
5. Treasurer Report. No change.
6. Reports of Committees:
A. WinterFest. Jim vonTungeln reported that the Com-
mittee met last week. Paul and Barbara Hastings
have agreed to coordinate the WinterFest Boat Parade
with the Power Squadron. They requested that we
provide security on the bridges, incentive prizes
for the best large boat, best small boat and the
most unique. They are expecting about 50 entries.
The WinterFest Walk was also discussed. Gayle
explained it to the Commission.
Jim reported that a fund raising letter had been
written requesting $500 donations, , and is being
mailed out by the committee.
Gayle reported that Ballet Arkansas had agreed to
perform an excerpt from the Nutcracker Ballet for
the stage production.
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Page 3
B. Litter Control Ordinance. Joe Franklin reported
that a meeting has been set up with Judge Humphrey
to discuss the litter ordinance and our desire to do
a better job of making the public aware of the laws
currently on the books.
C. Mini -Grants. Jim vonTungeln reported that we had
received three mini -grant proposals. The award had
been made as follows: Hillborough - $2,000, Walnut
Valley - $500, and none to Forrest Park Elem School.
D. Downtown Plant Assessment Committee. Merle Seamon
distributed a copy of a memo sent to Charles Nicker-
son by Don McChesney. '.A J� �.,1� 'ado
E. Tree Planting Project. Merle eamon reported that
he is working with Director ShaAon Priest to try and
find some trees. Bert Parker
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the downtown ,Rotary Club L, F y �WVOPO 4- u�
F. Meeting Date. Jim vonTungeln moved that the bylaws
be amended to change the meeting date from the third
Monday of each month to the second Tuesday of each
month. The motion was seconded by David Porter and
the vote was unanimous.
G. Take Pride in America Awards. Bert Parker reported
that he and Gayle were going to Washington to accept
the Take Pride in America Award. Bert requested
that the Commission pay $200 toward his expenses on
the trip. Jim vonTungeln moved that $200 be paid to
Bert Parker toward his expenses to Washington, D.C.,
the motion was seconded by Frances Vestal and
carried unanimously.
7. Billboards. Bert Parker reported that the agreement
with Donrey was being withdrawn and that the City Board
of Directors were looking at billboards with renewed
interest.
8. Landscape Awards/Beautification Awards. Bert announced
that nominations are due at the October meeting. It was
asked if we could get a list of the previous awards and
if an award could be made to someone who has already
received an award. Last year the Commission initiated
the Continuing Excellence Award to be awarded to those
firms that have received an award and then continue to
improve their landscaping.
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Page 4
9. Miscellaneous:
A. Bert reported that he had gone to the Neighborhood
Revitalization press conference.
B. David Porter invited Commission members to attend
the ground breaking ceremonies for his firm's new
facilities at I-630 and Barrow Road, Thursday,
September 20, at 10:00 a.m.
David also suggested that a letter should be sent to
Donrey requesting them not to sue the city.
David requested information on the extension of
Riverfront Park East. Julius Breckling said we
still need to acquire one piece of land. He also
said that Riverfest money was short this year which
would keep them from meeting all of their
commitment.
10. Meeting adjourned at 11:45:,45 a.m.
The City Pedutiful Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 1990 in Room 1-D of the University
Conference Center. A pre -agenda meeting will be held at 9:30
a.m., public hearing at 10:00 a.m., and the regular meeting
to follow immediately.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Public Hearing called to order.
3. Public Hearing adjourned.
4. Approval of Minutes of the August meeting.
5. Treasurer's report.
6. Reports of Committees
A. WinterFest - Jim vonTungeln
B. Litter Control Ordinance - Joe Franklin
C. Mini -Grants - Jim vonTungeln
D. Downtown Plant Assessment Committee - Merle Seamon
E. Tree Planting - Merle Seamon
F. Meeting Date
G. Take Pride in America Award Trip - Bert Parker
7. Billboards - See Attached
8. Landscape Awards
9. Miscellaneous
10. Adjournment
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September 6, 1990
ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. 543 - NEW MATTER
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Cindy Bauer
Dillard's Executive Offices
1600 Cantrell Road
Long Legal
1. Not less than six (6) percent of the interior of a vehicular
use area containing more than 25 parking spaces shall have
landscaping plantings.
2. A planting screen or durable landscape barrier shall extend
the entire length of the landscaping strip abutting the
right-of-way of any street.
3. One (1) tree for each 40 linear feet and one (1) shrub or
vine for each ten (10) linear feet shall be required along any
side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property.
VARIANCE REQUESTED: f
1. Deletion of the southwestern parking lot interior landscaping
requirements.
2. Deletion of screening shrubs.
3. Deletion of trees and shrubs in the eastern perimeter
landscaping strip.
FINDINGS:
The original landscape plan submitted for this developmer'it was
approved in December of last year. The applicant would now like
to delete some of the interior landscaping because of
anticipation of a deck to be built in the future. The parking
lot is considerably higher in elevation than Cantrell Road and
sits back over 50 feet from the right-of-way. The property to
the -east=-is also owned by Dillard's.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends requiring six (6) percent of the interior of
the parking lot to be landscaped with shrubs and ground cover but
not requiring the trees.
2. Staff recommends allowing 50 percent of the screening shrubs
to be deleted in lieu of the proposed trees.
3. The staff believes the normal perimeter landscaping
requirements east of this development should be provided.
Though the staff is not supporting all of the applicant's waiver
requests, we acknowledge and appreciate that landscaping is being
provided well above normal requirements in selected areas of the
site.
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STREETSCAPE MEETING
On August 30, 1990, the second meeting of the Downtown
Streetscape Committee was held in the Little Rock Board of
Director's Conference Room.
Committee members present were Merl Seamon, Ross McCain, Julius
Breckling, Don McChesney, and Bob Brown. Also present were
Richard Wood and Gail Owens.
Merl Seamon opened the meeting by asking for new ideas.
Julius Breckling commented that work was still forthcoming from
P.T.I. concerning what other cities have done with similar
problems. Julius said the question is where do we get the needed
funds.
Don McChesney said the sidewalk improvement project will be
oriented toward neighborhoods.
Julius Breckling mentioned that after trees are planted they are
often neglected.
Don McChesney stated there is a lack of standards for the
downtown area.
Richard Wood suggested the idea of adopting a street might be-"
helpful.
Ross McCain mentioned giving recognition for the most outstanding
sites. He also suggested writing letters to those owners whose
property needs attention.
Bob Brown reminded those present of Jack Turner's suggestion at
the last meeting concerning selecting a block and monitoring it
for a month.
Don McChesney suggested first concentrating on Markham Street.
Gail Owens mentioned receiving a call from a downtown worker
suggesting that we sponsor a downtown cleanup day.
Richard Wood said if we could get 1% of the 30,000 to 40,000
people who work downtown to get involved we would have a lot of
involvement. He also suggested the use of prisoners as an
alternative.
Don McChesney said having the City to pay for all sidewalk
improvements could take away from the owner's pride. He also
said the premise inspectors could enforce maintenance.
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Merl Seamon suggested allowing individuals involved 3 to 5 years
to pay back non -interest seed money loans in order to encourage
upgrading maintenance of landscaping and sidewalks in the
downtown area.
Don McChesney said a new program is needed and that word needs to
get out concerning downtown maintenance needs.
Bob Brown suggested developing and distributing a brochure. Ross
McCain said the brochure was needed.
Don McChesney suggested referring to the brochure as the Downtown
Streetscape Program and naming the committee the Downtown
Streetscape Committee. The committee agreed to this name.
Ross McCain said we need to write a program for the Little Rock
Board of Directors.
Julius Breckling suggested asking for $500,000 to kick the
program off. Don McChesney thought that amount was steep but
said now was a good time to ask.
Richard Wood said that Planning needs to get involved in getting
more folks downtown.
Don McChesney said we need to get rid of overhead utilities and
bad signs.
Merl Seamon asked Bob Brown to check the conditions of sidewalks
in the downtown area.
Richard Wood suggested selecting 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets from
I-30 to the State Capitol to determine their status as a center
cross section of the downtown area. He said he would do the
survey with Bob.
Ross McCain asked if using the word enforcement in reference to
right-of-way maintenance was correct. Don McChesney said the
word policy would be better.
The committee decided the next meeting date would be the last
Thursday in September.
Respectfully submitted by Bob Brown.
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COALITION of LITTLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOODS
An Advocate for Quality City Neighborhoods
August 30,1990
Mr. Bert Parker
c/o Garver & Garver, Inc.
P. O. Box C-50
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0050
Dear Bert:
I am writing on behalf of seven Little Rock neighborhood associations to
express our gratitude and thanks for the strong statement of support for the
billboard regulatory ordinance delivered by yourself on behalf of the City
Beautiful Commission on August 21, 1990. It was perhaps the best expressed
statement of support at the City Board Meeting and I know it carried consider-
able weight with the City Directors.
By the time you receive this letter it appears that the proposed Donrey
contract will be withdrawn. Although we do not know what the courts
will ultimately decide, I know we could not have redirected the City Board
toward upholding the 1983 policy without the efforts of the City Beautiful
Commission. This is perhaps a small yet great victory for thoughtful urban
design and planning. Thanks again.
Best Regards,
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P. S. Might you mail a copy of the City Beautiful Resolution on Billboards to
my home address, 2109 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206?
• East End Civic League (1948) • Broadmoor Property Owners Assn. (1954) • ACORN (1970)
• Pankey Community Assn. (1979) ■ Central High Neighborhood Assn. (1980)
• Downtown Neighborhood Assn. (1984) • Hillcrest Residents Assn. (1986)
City of Little Rock
Jim Dailey
City Director
August 29, 1990
City Hall
500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 371-4510
FAX # (501) 371-4498
Mr. Bert Parker, Chairman
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
500 West Markham, Room 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Bert:
For your information I have enclosed a recent news clipping
about the Billboard Ordinance.
I appreciate your interest in this issue and hope you will
be equally as involved in other pressing issues as we
consider our 1991 programs.
Our efforts to negotiate were well intentioned but obviously
unpalatable to many. Please know that your views played a
role in my decision to drop the negotiated position and
enforce the '83 ordinance.
Again thanks.
Sincerely,
Jim Dailey
City Director
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`` F.O. "Buddy" Villines
Mayor
City Hall
500 W. Markham
Little -Rock, AR 72201
(501) 371-4510
FAX N (501) 371-4498
August 21, 1990
Mr. Bert Parker, Chairman
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
500 West Markham, Room 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Bert:
Thank you for your letter. I am in favor of carrying out the
1983 ordinance. We gave the companies an eight -year grace
period; that time is up, and I feel that the billboards
should come down.
I appreciate concerned citizens like yourself taking the
time to let me know how they feel about issues that are
before the Board.
Sincerely
F.G. "Buddy" Villines
Mayor
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City Director
500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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August 21, 1990
Bert Parker, Chairman
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
500 West Markham, Room 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Bert:
Thank you very much for your letter regarding billboards. I
appreciate your interest in the issue and your taking the
time to write. As I think is evident, it is important that
citizens be heard on this issue.
I believe my position is best stated in the enclosed copy of
a news article on the issue. However, if you have
additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Sharon Priest City Hall
Vice Mayor Markham & Broadway Sts.
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 371-4510
August 21, 1990
Mr. Bert Parker, Chairman
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
500 West Markham, Room 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Bert:
Thank you for your letter. Having done some research on the
subject of billboards, I have concluded that the boards on
the scenic corridors must come down and the intent of the
ordinance carried out. If I should be in the minority, I am
supportive of an ordinance that would add several additional
roadways to the list of scenic corridors.
It is my belief that we, as citizens, should not have to
fight the same issues over and over again. It is my
intention to follow the goals of the ordinance.
I appreciate your input on the billboard issue.
Since ely,
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The City R_36utiU Commission
Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting
he City in the Riverfront Park Activity
Monday, August 20, 1990, pre-agendafor
Center. The discuss
met at variance9.request. The ameeting was
meeting to Chairman
called to order for public hearing at 10:00 a.m. by
Bert Parker.
Jim vonTungeln
Members Present: Bert Parker Theodosha Cooper
Joe Franklin Ross McCain
Merle Seamon
David Porter Frances Vestal
Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation
Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec., Parks & Recreation
Bob Brown, Neighborhood Revitalization Dept.
Charles Nickerson, Asst. City Manager
Jim Lawson, Neighborhood Revitalization Dept.
Richard Wood, Neighborhood Revitalization
Rani'y nrt Ark-- gighway Dept.
link. �tussenberger, Ark. Highway Dept.
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David Haynes, Thrifty Car Rental
1, pre -Agenda Meeting.
Item No. 1 - CBC 542 _ David Haynes, Thrifty Car Rental
Variance Re uested: Deletion of the interior land-
scaping requirements.
Bob Brown presented the case with staff recommendation
rove the request. The parking reed
to approve be
licant has ageed
seen by the general public and the app and upgrade
to provide additional perimeter landscaping
adjacent
and increase landscaping
office site.
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2. Public Hearing Called to Order at 10:00 a.m.
Roll Call: 8 of 9 present.
Jim vonTungeln moved that the variance request be
approved as amended to waive the 6% interior landscaping
requirement and require a minimum of 3% interior land-
scaping, and allow for additional trees to be planted on
the street side perimeter. The motion was seconded by
Theodosha Cooper. Motion carried by 7 ayes and 1 nay.
3. Regular Meeting Called to Order.
4. Approval of Minutes of July meeting. Minutes approved
as mailed.
5. Treasurer's Report - Jim vonTungeln reported that $15.24
had been spent on one WinterFest Lunch.
Bert Parker said that he was planning on going to
Washington, D. C. to accept the Take Pride in America
Award, and requested that the Commission help pay his
expenses. The members agreed that the Commission could
pay some of his expenses.
6. Reports of Committees:
A. City Beautiful Kids. The program ended on August
10. Another very successful year. The kids picked
up approximately 104 tons of trash. We had very few
problems for the 1990 program. Rip Rowan was named
outstanding retired volunteer of the year by
McKesson Corp. for his work on the City Beautiful
Kids program and $2,500 was donated to the program
by McKesson Corporation.
B. WinterFest. Jim vonTungeln reported that the
Finance Committee had met and decided to send out a
mass mailing asking for $500 donations.
C. Litter Control - Joe Franklin reported that he, Bert
Parker and Gayle had met with Capt. Reed of the
Police Department. Capt. Reed indicated that the
Police Department would start enforcing the litter
laws that are on the books. Capt. Reed felt that an
education program should be launched prior to
enforcement. It was suggested that a meeting should
Minutes of August 1990 Meeting
Page 3
be held with Judge Watt and Judge'Humphrey regarding
litter enforcement. The meeting should also include
Capt.Reed.
David Porter asked about putting up signs regarding
litter awareness.
D. Downtown Assessment Committee. Merle Seamon
reported that the committee has met and would meet
again on August 30. Minutes of the meeting were in
the agenda packet.
E. Tree Planting Program. Bert Parker said that the
Downtown Rotary Club is sponsoring a tree planting
program. Bert wanted to know if the members were
interested in doing something on this by October or
November. Bert will look into this further. Merle
Seamon wondered if we might take 12" seedlings and
ask the Parks Department to pot and store them until
such time that they are big enough to do some good.
F. Mini -Grant. Jim vonTungeln that we had received two
grant requests, and expected to receive at least one
more before the day was over.
G. Meeting Date. Written notice was distributed to the
members regarding the change of meeting date. Bert
Parker said that since he and Gayle would both be
out of town on the regular meeting date, he would
call the September meeting for the second Tuesday,
September 11. We will vote on the meeting date
change on that date.
7. Bert Parker introduced Randy Ort and Frank Russenberger
of the Arkansas Highway Department and reminded the com-
mission members that they had been invited to discuss
Highway Department Adopt -A -Highway Program with us.
Randy Ort distributed information about the Highway
Program and discussed it at some length. Members -of the
Commission asked what the Commission could do to help.
Such things as Public Service Announcements, writing
letters to participants, and a recognition program were
suggested. Bert asked Frances Vestal and Theodosha
Cooper to work on this project.
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Page 4
8. Neighborhood Revitalization. Bert introduced Charles
Nickerson, Asst. City Manager of Operations and asked
him to discuss the City's Neighborhood Revitalization
Plan. Charles explained that the deterioration of the
inner city is a cause for great concern, and that the
City is currently working on ways to curb this
deterioration. A program to encourage the rehab of
vacant housing by encouraging people to take advantage
Urban Homestead program is being implemented. Many of
the inner city parks are being refurbished, and the
neighborhood residents are being asked to join in and
adopt parks. The Commission can help by encouraging
neighborhood clean ups and tree planting projects.
9. Planned Units Development/Landscaping. Bert introduced
Jim Lawson Director of the Neighborhood Revitalization
and Planning Department. Jim made comments regarding
the new department and Bob Brown's role in the initial
development process. He also commented about the Plan-
ning Commission's role as it pertains to landscaping in
the planned unit development process.
10. Miscellaneous
A. Billboards. Early in the meeting, Bert Parker asked
that this item be brought up. He discussed the
latest proposal before the board that would allow
for some of the billboards to be removed from the
scenic corridors, but would add approximately fifty
billboards in other locations of the city. Bert
submitted a resolution to be presented to the Board
expressing the Commission's objection to the pro-
posal. Jim vonTungeln moved that the resolution be
adopted and sent to the Board of Directors, David
Porter seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous
and the resolution was adopted.
B. Landscape Awards. Jim vonTungeln reminded members
that it is time to start thinking about the land-
scape award nominations, and also ways to improve
the program.
11. Meeting Adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
The City PedutiU Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Monday, August 20, 1990-in the Riverfront Park Activity
Center. A pre -agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m.,
public hearing at 10:00 a.m.. and the regular meeting to
follow immediately.
AGENDA
1® Roll Call
2. Public Hearing Called to Order
3, public Hearing Adjourned
4. Approval of Minutes of July meeting.
5, Treasurer's Report
6. Reports of Committees
A. City Beautiful Kids
B. WinterFest
C. Litter Control Ordinance
D. Downtown Assessment Committee
E. Mini -Grants
F. Tree Planting
G. Meeting Date
7. Adopt--A-Highway Program - Bill Stanton & Frank
Russenberger
8. Neigborhood Revitalization - Charles Nickerson
9. Planned Units Development/Landscaping - Jim Lawson
10. Miscellaneous
11. Adjournment
4�.
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The City Rewiful Commission
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting
Monday, July 16, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park
Activity Center. Bert Parker, chairman, presided.
Members Present:
Bert Parker
Joe Franklin
Ross McCain
Frances Vestal
Jim VonTungeln
Merle Seamon
David Porter
Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation
Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec. Parks & Recreation
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist
1. Roll Call. 7 of 9 present
2. Minutes of May and June Meetings approved as corrected.
3. Reports of Committees:
A. City Beautiful Kids. Joe Franklin reported that the
City Beautiful Kids program was well underway. The
Kids were doing an outstanding job.
B. Downtown Tree Assessment. Merle Seamon said that the
Committee had not -met as yet, but would meet soon.
He called a meeting for Thursday, July 19, at 1:30
p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room at City
Hall. Gayle said she would notify Jack Turner of the
Downtown Partnership.
C. WinterFest. Jim vonTungeln moved that the Commission
set aside $100. for lunch meetings, and reimbursement
will be made from WinterFest Funds when funds are
available, the motion was seconded by David Porter
and carried unanimously.
Gayle requested that $100 be used to buy materials
for some of the lighted silhouette figures that will
be used as decorations at WinterFest. Frances Vestal
moved that WinterFest be allowed to spend $100 for
materials, motion was seconded by Jim vonTungeln and
carried unanimously.
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D. Litter Ordinance. Joe Franklin said he had talked
with Capt. Sam Williams of the Southwest Patrol
Division. Gayle said she had set up a meeting with
Capt. Randy Reed that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. for Joe
and Bert to discuss enforcement of the litter
ordinances that the city has in place.
Bert asked that the Highway Department be contacted
and a representative invited to come to the August
meeting to discuss the Adopt -A -Highway program.
E. Mini -Grants. We need to get with Nancy Baker to put
out a news release regarding the availability of one
mini -grant. Gayle will take care of this.
4. Miscellaneous
A. Merle Seamon was asked for an update on the Landscape
Ordinance Manual.
B. Bob Brown distributed Site Plan Summary Form and
reported that the new ordinances are being enforced.
C. Tree Planting Project. Merle reported that he has
been in touch with Director Sharon Priest. She is
making some inquiries regarding obtaining trees.
D. Capitol Avenue. Ross McCain stated that he has
received material from Bob Callans and is in the
process of trying to find out just where we are on
this project.
E. Meeting Dates. The change of meeting date was again
discussed. We will try for the second Tuesday of
each month. A notice is to be mailed out to the mem-
bership stating the proposed amendment to the bylaws.
5. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Thy City Pedutiful Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Monday, July 16, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park
Activity Center.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of the May and June, 1990 meeting,-
3. Reports of Committee
A. City Beautiful Kids
B. Downtown Tree Assessment
C. WinterFest
D. Litter Ordinance
4. E. Mini -Grants
5. Miscellaneous
6. Adjournment
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The Cif Beautiful Commission
City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting
Monday, June 18, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1-D of the
University Conference Center with Vice Chairman Joe Franklin
presiding.
Members Present: Jim vonTungeln Joe Franklin
Theodosha Cooper Merle Seamon
Ross McCain Frances Vestal
Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation
Gayle Owens, Exec. Sec. Parks & Recreation
Don McChesney, City Engineer
Bob Brown, Environmental Codes
Rip Rowan, City Beautiful Kids
1. Roll Call. 6 of 9 present
2. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of May meeting not
available.
3. Reports of Committees:
A. City Beautiful Kids. Joe Franklin announced that the
Kids Program had started today. At the end of the
meeting, we will go down and see them for a few
minutes. We have 120 Kids. Joe introduced Rip Rowan
and asked him for a few words regarding the program.
Rip told the members that it was getting harder and
harder to secure team sponsors. He also mentioned
that vehicles were becoming a problem.
4. Downtown Plantings. The City Beautiful Commission had
received a request from the City Manager's office to
become involved in an assessment of plantings in the
downtown area. See attached memorandum. Gayle said that
the Downtown Partnership had indicated that they would
like to be involved in this project. Joe appointed
Julius Breckling, Don McChesney, Bob Brown, Merle Seamon,
Ross McCain and Jack Turner of the Downtown Partnership
to work on this project.
5. Landscape Design Manual. Don McChesney said he was sorry
that the manual is late.. He knew that it would be a big
job but the staff is working extra hard to make this a
usable tool. The manual will address more than just the
Landscape Ordinance.
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6. Miscellaneous.
A. Jim vonTungeln mentioned that the Planning Commission
has proposed a tree protection ordinance. In some
instances this ordinance is a duplicate of what is
already in existence. We will keep you posted on
this document.
B. Rip Rowan said he had been in St. Louis recently and
discussed with one of the Anheuser Busch executives
the reason that firm was so willing to help with
Operation Brightside. Anheuser Busch does not want
City of St. Louis to pass litter taxes. It was dis-
cussed by members,,present that maybe we should dust
d
off the proposeordinance which came before the
- Commission in 1989.
7. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
The City Rec%tifd Commission
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting
Monday, May 21, 1990 in Room 1-D in the University Conference
Center. The Commission met at 9:30 a.m. for a pre -agenda
meeting to discuss variance requests. The meeting was called
to order for public hearing at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Bert
Parker.
Members Present:
Bert Parker
Theodosha Cooper
Ross McCain
Frances Vestal
Jim vonTungeln
Merle Seamon
David Porter
Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation
Bob Brown, Environmental Codes
Mr. Bill Bruton, TRI Western Express Trucking
1. Pre -Agenda Meeting.
Item #1: Case 541-A Bill Bruton, TRI Western Express
Trucking
Variance Requested: A one year time extension to
complete planting and maintenance of screening in the
landscaping strip parallel with the Interstate Service
Road.
Bob Brown presented case with recommendation to grant the
extension. Bob had checked with the Water Works and
found that the water line ends approximately 4001from the
property line. Mr. Bruton had complied with the planting
requirements, but could not extend water line due to the
cost of about $10,000.
2. Public Hearing was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Roll Call: 7 of 9 present.
Motion was made and seconded to grant the one year
extension requested by Mr. Bill Bruton of TRI Western
Express Trucking.
Vote: Seven (7) ayes, No noes.
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3. Regular meeting was called to order. Bert introduce
Mrs. Frances Vestal as one of our new members to the
commission.
4. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the April meeting were
approved as mailed.
5. Reports of Committees:
A. City Beautiful Kids. Bert reported that we will have
120 kids this summer. The program will be an eight
week program. Bert thanked the Commission members
for their help in interviewing the kids. The program
will start on June 18, and on June 22, there will be
a kick off luncheon.
B. WinterFest. Jim von Tungeln said he would call a
meeting of the Finance Committee shortly. Plans for
this year's WinterFest include a parade of boats on
the Arkansas River. The date will be the Saturday
after Thanksgiving (November 24, 1990). 11
C. Landscape Ordinance Guidelines. Merle Seamon
reported that consideration is being given to using
loose leaf binders so that when the ordinance is
revised changes can be made easily. There will be a
charge for the binders, but a fee has not be estab-
lished yet. Merle asked if money was available to
purchase the binders. Parks and Recreation staff is
helping to prepare the guide.
D. Tree Planting Project. John Gill sent a letter to
the Board of Directors requesting that money be
appropriated to replace trees that had died in the
downtown area, and to make the Commission the
authority for this project. Bert was directed by the
members to tell the Board that the Commission would
accept the responsibility of this project.
Merle reported that Director Sharon Priest would help
secure funds for the tree planting project. Hope to
get this program in the school system and involve 4th
thru 6th grades.
E. Litter Control Ordinance. Bert said we need to get
enforcement of tarp laws.
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6. Broadway- Bridge Lighting. Bert asked Frances Vestal to
chair this committee. Bert distributed a lighting report
that was original in that the public was asked to buy
lights for the project.
7. Treasurer's Report. Jim reported that no expenses had
been incurred.•
8. Mini Grant Program. Bert Parker gave history of the mini
grant program. Bob Hayden submitted a request-frr a mini
grant. Jim vonTungeln requested that we reopen the mini
grant program. The criteria will be updated. Bert asked
Jim, Ross, and Theodosha to serve on the mini grant
committee.
9.' Meeting Date. The Commission did not approve the first
Tuesday of each month as the new meeting date. They
would like a second recommendation.
10. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
June 12, 1990
Control #CN90-047
Follow Up Date: June 26, 1990
TO: JULIUS HRECKLING
FROM: CHARLES NICKERSON
SUBJ: CITY BEAUTIFUL ASSESSMENT
Priority:I
Source/ Ref: CITY HOARD
AT A RECENT MEETING THE HOARD OF DIRECTORS THEY REQUESTED
THAT WE DO AN ASSESSMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY
BEAUTIFUL COMMMISSION IN REGARD TO SUCH THINGS AS WEEDS IN
SIDEWALKS TREES THAT HAVE BEEN PLANTED AND DIED AND PLANTER _
BOXES IN WHICH PLANTS HAVE DIED. THE GENERAL THRUST WAS IN
DOWNTOWN AND THERE WAS DISCUSSION IN REGARD TO REQUIRING
INDIVIDUAL OWNERS TO REPLANT. IWOULD ALSO LIKE TO HAVE
THIS REVIEW TO INCLUDE NECESSARY ENFORCEMENT STEPS TO
ASSURE COMPLIANCE IN TERMS OF MAINTENANCE OF PLANT MATERIAL
THROUGHOUT THE CITY. PLEASE COORDINATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ----
CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
The City Pedutiful Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Monday, May 21, 1990 in Room 1-D of the University Conference
Center. A pre -agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m.,
public hearing at 10:00 a.m., and regular meeting will follow
immediately.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Public Hearing Called to Order
3. Public Hearing Closed
4. Regular Meeting Called to Order
5. Approval of Minutes of April Meeting
6. Welcome New Members
Elizabeth Jones
Frances Vestal
--7-.-----Reports of Committees
A. City Beautiful Kids
B. WinterFest
C. Landscape Ordinance Illustrative Guide
D. Tree Planting (See Attached)
E. Litter Control Ordinance
8. Treasurer's Report
9. Mini Grant
10. Meeting Date. Amend Bylaws to change meeting date to the
first Tuesday of each month.
11. Broadway Bridge Lighting
12. Miscellaneous
13. Adjournment
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Building Inspections 371-4825
Environmental Codes 371-4849
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highway.
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maintenance of screening shrubs in the landscaping strip
parallel with the Interstate Service Road.
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parking of their large trucks. Additionally, a small area
has been designated for vehicular parking. The required
screening shrubs along the Interstate Service Road have been
replanted several times. Because of its location, City
water has not been made available. In September of last
year the C.B.C. granted Mr. Bruton a six month time
extension to provide the required landscaping.
Since water has still not been made available to this site
and because Mr. Bruton has shown good faith by replanting
shrubs staff recommends granting the time extension as
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The City Pec-viful Commission
The
e CityBeautiful Commission held its regular meeting
Monday, April 16, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park
Activity Center. Bert Parker, chairman, presided.
Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln
Merle Seamon Ross McCain
David Porter
Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation
Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec.
Rachel O'Neal, Arkansas Democrat
1. Roll Call. 5 of 7 present - 2 vacancies.
2. Approval of Minutes of March meeting. Minutes of March
meeting approved as written.
3. Bert Parker asked our newest member to tell the members a
little about himself. David Porter said he wanted to be
on .he City Beautiful Commission because he was concerned
about our c-ity. He is a native of Little Rock and is
currently serving as Marketing Director of HealthSouth.
4. Reports of Committees:
A. Landscape Ordinance. Bert Parker reported that the
Board of Directors passed the ordinance unanimously.
We will now begin working on the Illustrative Guide.
Bert appointed Merle Seamon to work with the Public
Works, Planning, and Parks Departments in preparing
this guide.
B. City Beautiful Kids. Gayle reported that about 120
youth had been interviewed. JTPA will be certifying
again on April 28, and we will need to interview one
more time.
C. WinterFest. Jim vonTungeln reported thataa permanent
date has been set for WinterFest, it will be the
Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year it will be on
November 24, 1990.
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Bert Parker noted that Barry Travis, Mayor Villines,
and AP&L are working on a project to light the Broad-
way Bridge.
D. Easter Flower Tour. Ross McCain reported that the
Easter Flower Tour was over. He said that he thought
it was a partial success even though it was late in
the planning phase. -Hopefully, next year we can
start working on this project earlier.
E. Tree Planting Project. Bert Parker reported that he
had heard of a tree planting project by the fifth
graders statewide. This project consists of each
fifth grader being given a pine tree seed and an
acorn and a milk carton to plant them in.
F. Litter ordinance. Gayle said she had received a call —
suggesting that the Commission install signs at each
entrance to the city prohibiting littering. She
she had asked the Traffic Department to provide a
cost estimate.
5. Treasurer's Report. Jim vonTungeln reported that $250
had been disbursed to the Little Rock Garden Club for the
Easter Flower Tour.
6. Miscellaneous
A. Meeting date. Gayle reported that she had checked on
availability of the Activity Center for the first
Tuesday and the fourth Tuesday of each month. The
first Tuesday seems to have the least amount of
conflict. We will vote on changing the meeting date
to the first Tuesday of each month at the May
meeting.
B. Sign ordinance. The Board of Directors will be
discussing the legalities of removing the bill boards
at its next meeting.
The City RedutiU.Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Monday, April 16, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park
Activity Center.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of the March meeting.
3. Reports of Committees
A. Landscape Ordinance-- Bert Parker
B. City Beautiful Kids - Joe Franklin
C. WinterFest - Jim vonTungeln
D. Easter Flower Tour - Ross McCain
E. Tree Planting Project - Merle Seamon
4e Miscellaneous
5. Adjournment
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The City Pedutiful.Commission
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting
Monday, March 19, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park
Activity Center. Bert Parker, chairman, presided.
Members Present: Bert Parker Jim vonTungeln
Joe Franklin Theodosha Cooper
Merle Seamon Ross McCain
David Porter
Also Present: Julius Breckling, Director, Parks & Recreation
Gayle Owens, Exec. Secretary, Parks & Rec.
Mr. John P. Gill, Little Rock Garden Club
Bob Brown, Environmental Codes
Don McChesney, City Engineer
Judy Gallman, Arkansas Democrat
1. Roll Call: 7 members present; 2 vacancies.
2. Bert Parker welcomed Mr. David Porter who was recently
appointed to the Commission by the Board.
3. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the February meeting
approved as submitted.
4. Reports of Committees:
A. Landscape Ordinance. Bert Parker went over the pro-
posed ordinance with the Commission. There were a
few changes that were recommended. Bob Brown brought
additional changes to the attention of the Commission
members. Jim vonTungeln moved that the Commission
accept and approve the ordinance with the changes
and pass on the City of Little Rock Board of
Directors as part of a total package to include the
Landscape Ordinance, Excavation Ordinance, and Buffer
Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Merle Seamon.
Motion carried unanimously 7 ayes - 0 noes.
Jim vonTungeln commended staff for its hard work on
this project. Don McChesney told the commission
members that he had never had a lay commission work
so hard as the members of the City Beautiful
Commission had worked on this project.
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B. City Beautiful -rids. Joe Franklin reported that the
committee had been briefed by Gayle as to the status
of the program and it is alive and well. Interviews
will be held April 7 and 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon. We will hire 132 kids this year and 11
supervisors.
C. Litter Ordinance Revision. Joe Franklin reported
that a meeting had been held with Jim Hathcock of
Environmental Codes. Jim's opinion is that the
current ordinances are strong enough, but enforcement
is the problem. Enforcement should be coupled with
public awareness. The next step is to sit down with
the Police Department officials explore what can be
done regarding enforcement.
D. Tree Planting Project. No report.
5. Bert Parker introduced Mr. John Gill a former member and
chairman of the Commission. Mr. Gill said he was there
on behalf of the Little Rock Garden Club seeking support
for a spring flower tour designed to coordinate with
Easter. Mr. Gill said they needed help with signage -
about 50 signs required, also needed help with storage of
the signs. Mr. Gill envisions that this tour could some
day be an all seasons tour.
Jim vonTungeln stated that spring in Little Rock is our
prettiest season and we should do something to help
promote this tour. Jim vonTungeln moved that the
Commission donate $250 to the spring flower tour and help
out any way we can. Motion was seconded by Ross McCain,
motion carried unanimously. Ross McCain was appointed to
help Mr. Gill any way he could.
6. Update on Billboards. Bob Brown presented a report on
the status of the removal of billboards. They are
scheduled to come down May 1, 1990. We can probably
expect a law suit. At a later date, the Commission may
need to express support for the removal of the
billboards.
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7. Hillcrest Grant. Since the Hillcrest Residents Assoc.
has not been able to start their project, and it appears
that they will not be able to, we should contact them
regarding their plans for the -grant and give them 30 days
to reply. Motion was made by Theodosha Cooper and
seconded by Ross McCain, carried unanimously.
8. Miscellaneous - None.
9. Meeting adjourned: -11:45 a.m.
The City Beautiful Commission
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting
Monday January 8, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. in the Riverfront Park
Activity Center.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call.
2. Approval of the October and November, 1989 Minutes.
3. Reports of Committees
A. Landscape Ordianance
B. Christmas Lighting
4. Treasurer's Report
5. 1990 Work Program
6. Miscellaneous
7. Adjournment
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CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
1990 WORK PROGRAM
1. Tree Planting Project - Study
2. City Beautiful Kids
3. WinterFest
4. Litter Control
5. Landscape Awards
6. Completion of Landscape Ordinance