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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. &Pr, /0 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.