CBC 02-05-1998CITY BEAUTIFUL
C O M M I S S I O N
Minutes
February 5, 1998
500 WEST MARKHAM Called to Order:
The City Beautiful Commission held it's monthly meeting on Thursday,
February 5, 1998, in the Convention Center. The meeting was called to
ROOM 108 order at 8:25 a.m. by Chairman Frank Riggens.
Approval of Minutes:
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 Motion to approve minutes - Passed
(501) 371-4770 ❑ Chairman introduced Nash Abrahams as a guest to today's meeting.
Mr. Abrahams talked about his goal of making Little Rock the
"prettiest and cleanest City anywhere." He talked about "research"
of what other cities have done, and is looking at a way to pull this
plan together using volunteers, Neighborhood Associations and
Media. He is also looking for a way to develop long-term
momentum for this effort.
❑ CBC will present `Polish the Rock Award" to the Master
Gardeners on Tuesday, February 10, 1998. Lin Blair will pick up
additional "Rocks" for future recognition.
❑ Bob Brown shared several projects that the City is currently
monitoring. The Target project is moving ahead and for the most
part exceeds ordinance requirements. Bob also updated the
commission on Bristol Park Apartments and Pavilion Center.
❑ Commission discussed methods to more carefully monitor issues
moving forward through the City's Planning Commission process.
Discussion also concerned amending current City ordinances to
address:
1. Preservation of buffers and buffer requirements
2. Means to "preserve" tree -covered lots
3. Excavation ordinance
4. Prohibit tree -clearing prior to development
❑ Motion made to require developer/owner to come before CBC
if a buffer, is destroyed and present their plan for the
replacement of the buffer.
❑ MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED (Chairman used proxy vote for Dottie
Funk)
❑ Chairman appointed a committee to review City Ordinances and make
recommendations for changes. (David, Lynn, Dottie)
❑ Commission discussed letting the fountain take a life of its own. At this point, this
issue is no longer a priority for CBC
❑ Commission will invite Walter Malone to March meeting to review "Planning" issues
for the community
❑ Commission discussed developing a new mission statement for CBC to better define
its role in the community
❑ Commission discussed serving as liaison between neighborhood associations and
developers to help settle landscaping disputes. A draft letter was presented that will
be sent to all neighborhood associations informing them of CBC and how the
Commission can serve their community.
❑ Commission discussed ways to increase Public Awareness and Public Relations and
continue efforts to keep CBC in the community's presence. Several AD HOC
Committees were formed, including.
Frank, Dave Public Relations
Lin, Dottie Education
Randy Financially
Preliminary - Chairman will refine for next meeting
❑ CBC discussed dropping "Light Up Little Rock" as a program and focus on new
efforts to deliver the message to the community.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, March 5, 1998 at 8:15 a.m., at City Hall in the Sister City Conference Room.
CITY BEAUTIFUL
C O M M I S S I O N
500 WEST NL RKHAM
AGENDA
ROOM 108 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, 1998
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
(501) 371-4770
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Polish the Rock
IV. Fountain
V. 1998 Issues
VI. Parks & Recreation
VH. Miscellaneous