CBC 10-07-1999The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, October 7, 1999, in the Sister
Cities Conference Room at City Hall. Meeting was called to order by Chair Frank Riggins.
Members Present: Frank Riggins Dottie Funk
Nash Abrams Randall Stocks
Ralph Desmarais David Roberts
Also Present: Gayle Owens, Administrative Asst. I, Parks & Recreation
Scott Carter, Arts & Humanities Director
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist, Planning Department
Tim Heiple, New member
Barry Jefferson, New member
Welcome New Members. Frank Biggins welcomed new members Tim Heiple and Barry
Jefferson to the City Beautiful Commission. Frank welcomed Bob Brown back.
Approval of Minutes. Minutes of September 2 1999, meeting approved with following
corrections. Lori Entenza was present instead of Dee White. Meeting was September 2 instead
of August 5. Dottie Funk requested postage for the Land Alteration Task Force.
Treasurer's Report. Randy Stocks distributed treasurer's report. The commission currently has
a balance of $1,966.93., $1,098.50 is designated for the fountain, leaving a balance of $868.34.
Committee Reports.
❑ L'and Alteration Task Force — Dottie Funk. Dottie brought the new commission
members up to date on the business of the task force. The task force is recommending
a new ordinance for tree protection and preservation and revisions to the landscape
and excavation ordinances. Dottie said that the task force plans to go to the Planning
Commission (informal meeting) on October 28 at 3:30 PM. A public presentation
will take place on November 1, in the Darragh Center in the Public Library at 6:30
p.m. All three ordinances will be presented at the same time. We are scheduled to go
before the Planning Commission on December 2 in Board Room at 4:30 p.m. Dottie
explained the importance of lobbying planning commission members and board of
directors meeting. Randy discussed putting these ordinances on the web. Dottie said
she has been in contact with all members of the press.
❑ Neighborhoods — Nash Abrams. Nash brought the new members up to date on the
Little Rock Pretty and Clean Program. He said that we are now working on the July
through December program. Hopefully, we will have more neighborhoods
participate. Mr. Heiple asked how we fund this project and others.
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Old Business.
❑ Landscape Awards — Frank announced the winners of the 1999 Landscape Awards,
Exceeding Ordinance Requirements
- Bank of the Ozarks
- Courtyard by Mariott
- Shadow Lake Apartments
Voluntary Upgrading of Existing Sites
- Entrance to Brodie Creek
- Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
- UALR Library
Past Award Recipients with Continued Excellence
- Roller Chenal Funeral Home
- Southwest Regional Medical Center
- Arkansas State Capitol
Awards presentation is scheduled for the December 7, 1999 Board of Directors'
Meeting. Frank suggested that the winners be divided among three members for the
purpose of pictures and slides to be shown at the Board Meeting. Frank volunteered to
do "Exceeding Ordinance Requirements"; Tim Heiple volunteered to do "Voluntary
Upgrades; and Ralph Desmarais volunteered to do "Continuing Excellence"
New Business.
❑ Appointment of Nominating Committee for 2000 Officers — Frank Riggins asked if
anyone wished to serve on the Nominating Committee. He said he would head up the
Nominating Committee and report back at the November Meeting.
Miscellaneous Business.
❑ David Roberts said that this was his last meeting. He said that due to his workload he
decided to not request re -appointment. David said enjoyed his time on the
commission.
❑ Frank said that Carolyn Lawrence has decided that she can no longer serve on the
Commission. We have not received a letter of resignation, but she is supposed to be
sending one.
❑ Parks and Recreation Report. Scott Carter reported that Rebsamen Golf Course is set
to open the first week in November. A workday is scheduled on October 14. The
fountain at Mt. Holly is proceeding.
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❑ Dottie Funk said she had been contacted by Pam Adcock of the Planning Commission
inquiring about the plaque with the rock on it. Mr. Bill Putnam is retiring from the
Planning Commission and they wanted to do something for him. Commission
members agreed that we did not want to let them use our plaque.
❑ Randy Stocks wanted to know who to call about a small triangle at Chenal and
Hermitage Road that had turned into a weekend car lot.
❑ Tim Heiple asked about the Concert for Common Ground. Frank told him that Dee
White had come to the Commission asking for our support. Tim mentioned that he
thought there might be some funds available there.
❑ A new roster was distributed. Dottie suggested that if we had everyone's e-mail
address it would be easier to communicate.
Adjournment. 10:00 AM.
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday,
October 7, 1999 in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor at City Hall.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Frank Riggins, Chairman
II. Roll Call
III. Welcome New Members. Tim Heiple and Barry Jefferson
IV. Approval of the Minutes December, 1998, Meeting.
V. Treasurer's Report - Randy Stocks
VI. Committee Reports
A. Land Alteration Task Force - Dottie Funk
B. Neighborhood Association Liaison Committee - Nash Abrams
VII. Old Business — Landscape Awards
VIII. New Business — Appoint Nominating Committee
IX. Miscellaneous Business
A. Parks & Recreation Report - Bryan Day
X. Adjourn
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The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, August 5, 1999, in the Sister
Cities Conference Room at City Hall. Meeting was called to order by Chair Frank Riggins.
Members Present: Frank Riggins Dottie Funk
Nash Abrams Randall Stocks
Ralph Desmarais Karol Zoeller
Molly Satterfield
Also Present: Gayle Owens, Administrative Asst. I, Parks & Recreation
Richard Wood, Zoning & Subdivision Manager, Planning
Scott Carter, Arts & Humanities Director
Susan Gele, Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management Dist.
Dee White, Concert for Common Ground
Charles Entenza, El Chico's
Approval of Minutes. Minutes of August 5, 1999, meeting approved as mailed.
Treasurer's Report. Randy Stocks distributed treasurer's report and noted that there is a
correction. We have $1,961.34 less contributions for the fountain of $1,098.50 for the
fountain, leaving a net balance of $863.92. Dottie inquired about when the donation will
be made to Mt. Holly Cemetery. Frank said that repairs have been made to the fountain,
but it was the wrong color and had to be sent back for repainting. When the fountain is
returned, it will be placed in the cemetery. We will be notified when that happens.
Dottie reminded the Commission that we had discussed having an event to make the
presentation.
Concert for Common Ground. Dee White reported on the progress of the Concert for
Common Ground. She introduced Charles Entenza of El Chico's Restaurant. El Chico's
is a sponsor for Concert for Common Ground. Dee said that 25% of proceeds will go to
the Audubon Society. Ticket price for the concert is $7.00 a person.
Committee Reports.
❑ Land Alteration Task Force — Dottie Funk. Dottie reported that the Task Force is
now meeting every week. The Tree Preservation and Excavation Ordinances are near
completion. Some work still needs to be done on the Landscape Ordinance. Current
plans are to have a public input meeting in October and present to the Planning
Commission in November.
❑ Neighborhoods — Nash Abrams. Nash reported that the first Pretty and Clean
Program is complete. We received nine entries from five wards. The Awards
Program will be Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda.
Nash encouraged all members to attend the presentation. Winners are:
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Ward 2 Point O'Woods
Ward 3 Briar -wood — Co -winner
Ward 3 Hillcrest — Co -winner
Ward 5 Spring Valley Manor
Ward 6 John Barrow
Ward 7 Allendale
Old Business.
❑ Landscape Awards — Members discussed the nominations submitted by Bob Brown.
Two nominations were added, UALR Library and the Arkansas State Capitol. Gayle
will retype the list and send to Commission members.
New Business.
❑ Polish the Rock Award — Frank Riggins. Frank Riggins said that the Commission
had been asked by a Board Member to present a Polish the Rock Award to Jerry
Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey has served on the City of Little Rock Landbank Task Force and
the Community Housing Advisory Board to rehabilitate and revitalize our
neighborhoods. Motion was made and seconded to make this award. The award will
be presented on September 2, 1999.
Miscellaneous Business
❑ Frank introduced Susan Gele, Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste District.
Susan is the County Coordinator for Pulaski County for the Great Arkansas Cleanup
which is scheduled for Saturday, September 11. Susan asked members of the
Commission to volunteer for this project. She said she needed people to work
checking people in and needed volunteers for the picnic.
❑ Nash Abrams asked about asked about vacancies on the Commission. He said he had
seen in the paper where we had three. Molly said she is going to let her term expire,
Frank reported that David Roberts had said he is not seeking reappointment. Dottie
said she is asking to be reappointed.
❑ Karol Zoeller asked about the banners that the Garden Club had hung. She said that
the Parks Department had hung the banners and the banners are crooked, some have
fallen down. She said they look terrible and if they can't be straightened up, they
need to be taken down.
Adjournment. Meeting adjourned 9:30 a.m.