CBC 04-03-1997CITY BEAUTIFUL
C O M M I S S I O N
500 WEST MARKHAM
ROOM 108
MINUTES
April 3, 1997
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
(501) 371-4770
Call to Order:
The City Beautiful Commission held its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 3, 1997, in
the Sister Cities Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m.
Roll Call:
Members Present
Lin Blair
Dottie Funk
James LaBorde
Frank Riggins
David Roberts
Randy Stocks
Pat Torvestad
Molly Satterfield
Absent
Josephine Graham
Also Present
Mark Webre, Parks and Recreation
Bob Brown, Planning and Development
Richard Wood, Planning and Development
Jim Lawson, Planning and Development Director
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION TO APPROVE MARCH MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION PASSED
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, was introduced and discussed how
CBC can get involved in offering support to Planning and Development without creating
conflict. Development procedures, CUP's and PUD's were also discussed. Jim pointed
out that people's attitudes and behaviors will have to change in order to make a significant
positive impact in our environment. Light rail was discussed as an opportunity for the
long term to minimize the destruction of the environment.
Jim noted that CBC may be able to support the Kanis Street Study. The idea is to acquire
public land to make Kanis a four lane road and create turn lanes and a landscape median.
The CBC can educate the public on the value of open space.
Jim also noted that the Planning and Development Department is glad to receive the input
of the commission in the development and approval process. The commission expressed a
desire to know more about district reports and zoning districts. Commissioner Riggins
presented a letter to the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors which expresses
the CBC's philosophy and values. Jim suggested that the Planning Commission and the
CBC have a box lunch to increase communication between the two. Potentially, Jim felt
that a member of the Planning Commission may be interested in attending CBC meetings
to keep them up to date. Richard Wood suggested that a past CBC member get on the
Planning Commission and indirectly represent CBC values. Jim Lawson, upon completion
of his presentation, left the meeting.
Further discussion of the draft letter to the Planning Commission and the Board included a
suggestion to invite those addressed to call CBC members to partner to solve problems.
Randy and Lin expressed the importance to commend the Planning Commission and City
Board for their work to date. Pat suggested keeping the letter initially. Jim and Lin
offered an open invitation to CBC members to come to their neighborhood association
meetings and present a synopsis of what CBC is doing. -
MOTION TO MAKE MINOR REVISIONS TO THE LETTER AND
SEND IT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
MOTION PASSED.
It was noted that a letter from Bob explaining the statement to be included in the Site Plan
Development handout.
Polish the Rock:
Lin presented the new rocks and new, larger bases for the awards. She noted that the
bases are not being made, and recommended that the rest be purchased.
MOTION TO PURCHASE REMAINING BASES AND OBTAIN
ROCKS FOR PARKS TO EXPERIMENT IN CUTTING FOR BASES.
MOTION PASSED.
Jim recommended awarding the John Barrow Neighborhood Association with a Polish the
Rock Award. Jim will look into further.
Frank noted that Floyd Fulkerson's efforts in planting daffodils in the Cantrell Road ROW
Frank will prepare a presentation for the commission.
Dottie recognized the County for their maintenance of their roses through her calling card.
Pat suggested sending a letter to this organization acknowledging their efforts.
Fountain:
Jim shared photographs of the fountain with the commission and discussed his visit with
Joe Scerbo of Parks and how Parks may be able to confidently begin renovation --roughly
assemble and evaluate it on a step by step basis, i.e., after sand blasting and assembly,
evaluate it for any further improvements. Dottie has raised $150.00 from Arkropolis for
renovation of the fountain. Lin recommended contacting Leadership Greater Little Rock
Alumni for their donation.
1997 Issues:
Randy shared an idea on developing a web site and how it may be formatted. Randy
explained that all CBC has to do is provide Billie Holsomback with the informative text_
He suggested that the commission provide her a draft for Billie's review and translation.
Dave will work on linking other sites with CBC's page.
MOTION TO FORMULATE WEB SITE AND PUBLICIZE.
MOTION PASSED.
Jim asked Shanta Nunn of Parks to provide a list of Adopt -A -Park sites, both available
and currently adopted, to be advertised on the Government Access Channel.
Appointees:
Jim asked Vanessa to process CBC appointments ASAP. Commissioners were
encouraged to seek interested individuals to send resumes in to Angie Hoofman.
Parks & Recreation:
No report.
Miscellaneous:
Jim noted his effort to clean up Boyle Park.
Jim noted his request to Bryan Day, Assistant Director of Parks, to replace Mark with a
staff member who can devote more time to the commission.
Frank expressed the need to have a CBC representative on the Litter Task Force. Randy
volunteered for this position.
MOTION TO APPOINT RANDY STOCK AS REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE LITTER TASK FORCE AND SEND NOTICE TO
DIRECTOR ADCOCK.
MOTION PASSED.
Randy noted the urbanism presentation.
MOTION TO PURCHASE OFFICE SUPPLIES AS NEEDED.
MOTION PASSED.
Adjournment:
MOTION TO ADJOURN.
MOTION PASSED
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
AGENDA
8:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 3, 1997
Sister Cities Conference Room
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
in. Polish the Rock
IV. Fountain
V. 1997 Issues
VI. Appointees
VII. Parks & Recreation
VIII. Miscellaneous
IX. Adjournment
MINUTES
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMUMSION
MAY 1, 1997
Call to Order: The City Beautiful Commission held its monthly meeting on
Thursday, Apr", 1997, in the Sister Cities Conference Room at 8:15 a.m.
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Roll Call: Members Present: Lin Blair, Dottie Funk, Jim LaBorde, Dave
Roberts, Randy Stocks, Pat Torvestad, Molly Satterfield. Absent: Frank
Riggins. Also Present: Mark Webre, Parks and Rec; Bob Brown, Planning and
Development; Linda Joyce, City Board of Directors
Minutes for April: Correction to show Dottie recognized the Little Rock
Garden Club {instead of County) for their maintenance of roses around the
Pulaski County Courthouse. Correction to show donation of $150.00 from
Arkopolis Questers Club for fountain renovation Minutes approved as
written and corrected.
Polish the Rock: Noted there are six rocks available for use as awards. Due
to exorbitant cost of individual stones,Lin said she would get large rock for
Parks staff to experiment with cutting/breaking into smaller sizes.
John Barrow Neighborhood Association proposed as a recipient of Polish the
Rock award; Pat noted the exceptional nature of the neighborhood's diversity
and commitment to involving/addressing their problems; this effort should be
publicized thru city staff. Motion made & approved to award Polish the
Rock Award to John Barrow Neighborhood Association.
Fountain: Dave contacted Herman Binz and found that they didn't have
expertise to repair fountain. Need to identify $ and persons who can restore
fountain. Mark will contact Becky Witsell for a lead on this. Dottie is
applying for a grant through the Arkopolis Questers Club for financial help.
Lin noted that the Kalidoscope Show may be able to generate funds for
fountain. Contingent on City providing exhibit space for this show; need both
North and South Halls of Adult Leisure Center. lei requested volunteers to
monitor show. Show date anticipated in Septem : Friday through Sunday.
Mark will check into this.
Randy noted that still mor&ands will be needed. He suggested that CBC
propose using its $3,000.00 annual allocation to this cause. It was noted that
this must be approved by City Manager and Finance Director.
Molly noted the Arkansas State Historic Preservation Commission has grants
that this fountain project can use. Molly will look into this opportunity.
Issues: Letter to City PlanninA Commission and 136tLtd bf .Directors revised,
but it has not beets A6A yet. 6tttt� shEifed the revtst6#tb that were made with
the commission. Jim LaBorde will print letter on CBC letterhead, sign and
distribute to Planning Commission and Board Of Directors members.
Web Site improved further from last meeting's presentation. Web Page Link
presented to members for their review. Pat noted the Chamber of Commerce is
working to get on the Net. Dave noted that we can get linked anytime with
newcomers on Web.
Jim noted that Adopt -A -Park can possibly be linked. He will visit with Shanta
Nunn about this. Other City programs are also available. He also noted
Arkansas State Extension Office may be opportunity to link with NUSA
newsletter as another link.
Mark presented City Planning info and definitions for members' use. Bob will
provide update on "Transition Zone" definition.
Discussed Landscape Award and its procedures. It was decided to conduct
Award as last year.
Dottie expressed disappointment in Rodney Parham K-Mart parking lot. Dottie
was asked by Commission to write letter to K-Mart expressing this
disappointment and encouraging upgrade. Commissioners were requested to
make note of other areas needing attention. Bob noted there is an
enforcement staff to contact for problem areas such as dying trees: phone 371-
4844 to report.
Linda expressed desire for CBC to have representative(s) at Neighborhood
Connection meetings. Next meeting July 19: 8:30 - 11:30. Lin Volunteered to
represent CBC and present what CBC does and its philosophy. Will provide
list of Board members, their phone numbers and brochure about Commission,
which Dave and Randy will prepare.
Linda discussed with us "Animal Control Task Force," she was appointed to
chair. Five focal areas, fifteen individuals meet every Wednesday at Adult
Leisure Center.
Appointees: City Board will consider one resume for appointment on May 6
meeting.
Parks and Recreation: Mark noted Wal-Mart's efforts to beautify an area in
the city.
Miscellaneous: Dottie will type and distribute minutes of this meeting,
obtaining stamps and requesting reimbursement.
Meeting Adjourned 10:00 A.M.