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CBC 02-07-2002I-ITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COM M ISSION The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday February 7, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: Dottie Funk Ann Ivey Nash Abrams Tim Heiple Karol Zoeller Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl Troy Laha Lynn Warren ALSO PRESENT: Dave Roberts with Russell & Roberts Ltd. Joe White of White-Daters & Assoc., Agent Randy Stocks -former C.B.C. Officer Pete Rausch, Urban Forester, Parks & Recreation Department Dana Carney, Zoning & Sub -Division Manager, Department of Planning and Development Bob Brown, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning and Development Christy Marvel, Landscape Specialist, Department of Planning and Development APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion: Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl moved that the minutes from January P, 2002 be approved as submitted. Second: Tim Heiple seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann reported the following: City Beautiful Treasurer's Report 02/07/02 Checking Account Balance $1,183.55 Less: Donation for C.B.C. <$1,000.00> Set aside for C.B.C. & donation by LR Convention Bureau Net Balance: $ 183.55 An additional $1,000.00 has been committed by Toro, Inc. for the landscaping award programs. City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING C.B.C.-568: _Bob Brown began the meeting regarding the variance request located at 10500 West Markham Street. The client has already been to Board of Adjustment and been granted a variance for the 30' wide landscape buffer requirement. Bob then proceeded to explain the variance request and show pictures of the site. The old building and parking lot are still located on the site. This property is immediately south of The Motel 6 and east of Interstate 430. This site, after upgraded, will meet the interior landscaping requirements. The perimeter and building landscape requirements are all being met. This site meets all landscape requirements and ordinances, except the landscape buffer requirement of 30 feet located next to Interstate 430. Staff recommendation is for approval provided that the pine trees are preserved along the 9'to 28' buffer strip, the west side of the property. This strip is located within a utility easement. As long as Utility Company doesn't cut trees staff sees no problem with this request. Due of the grade change of about 20', we feel like the 30-foot width is not essential through out the length of the site due to the lack of extensive visibility from the Interstate. Dave Roberts with Russell & Roberts Ltd. Joe White of White-Daters & Assoc., Agent Joe White briefing: Due to the primary approach, the 60 feet width of green space from the property line to the edge of pavement, the change in elevation and the stand of pine trees providing a buffer, the variance should be approved. Dave Roberts of Russell & Roberts Ltd. presented the following information: On January the 28 th Board of Adjustment granted the variance. The pines are full to the ground and allow the city to give the client a credit regarding the landscaping. Although these pines allow for the credit we intend to have substantial landscaping in lieu of these pines. Planting additional trees with calipers ranging from 2-3". Closer to the 8-story building, 4 trees minimum with a 30' mature height. No trees to be added in 9' strip, however; tall hollies to be added as an additional buffer. The Pine trees are located on both sides of the fence. Site will be irrigated, including the pine trees in question, west of the site. Oak tree on south side of site to be preserved. However, Bradford Pears and Crepe Myrtles on east of the site are to be removed. Other species are to replace these. Access easement will not require trees between parking and the building. There will be 1.1 spaces per room at the other Ramada Inn within town parking is never filled. Currently 115-120 is the room count. Ann inquired whether this plan will exceed requirements? Response was yes, will meet codes + 24 trees and 150 shrubs. Ann also asked if applicant could assure no removal of the existing pines? No, Mr. Roberts replied but we want the pines to remain for visibility and for a sound barrier. Pines were left alone with neighboring, Motel 6. Buffer varies from 28' —9' at the closest point. Have distance, elevation, and pines as buffers on this site. Once pines are taller will not provide a sufficient buffer for the parking lot, therefore a lower buffer of hollies have been added along the parking lot edge. The Landscape plan has not been finalized. Average buffer is around 14-15'. Tree protection and tree replacement -will show larger caliper trees than required for parking under 150 parking spaces. C.B.C. recommends that you consult with our new city arborist concerning tree types. Troy Laha made a Motion To Approve Variance upon meeting the following condition(s): • Existing trees to remain and all plants to be irrigated. Irrigation to be placed along curb of parking lot and toward pine trees to minimize damage to existing root systems. • Addition of a shrub buffer along parking lot edge for screening at a lower height. • Replacement of existing Pine trees if they are damaged or destroyed. If during construction, contractor replaces, if after 5 years owner is to replace. • Initial motion amended in that under any circumstances of the removal or demise of the existing pine trees, they are to be replaced due to the buffer requirement and current use of the pines as a variance to the normal 30 ` requirement. Motion added that they must maintain vegetative buffer. Second made by Tim Heiple Motion excepted unanimously Certificate of Appreciation Award Presented to Randy Stocks for 6-year term Certificate of Appreciation Award Mailed Out to Bill Hall for 8 months Pete Raush, Parks and Recreation Urban Forester spoke: • Arbor Day Foundation Friday, March 151n • Youth Arbor Day Monday, March 18tn Pete has been consulting with Dottie on ideas for March the 18th. Discussed the possibility of using slides. We were given Photos showing trees for example, shading and cooling effects near parking lots, hillside with erosion and when planted afterward effect. Will be outdoor unless it rains. Our area will be the third table where the Christmas tree is normally located. There will be 15 minutes at each stop and 5 minutes to travel between stations. We will have access to two eight -foot tables. In the future, Pete would like to see this information Package sent out to each school. The Cost of turning the slides into photographs can be financed by the Parks and Recreation Department or a substantial amount. Our partner at the third booth is the Little Rock Tree Foundation. The day begins at 10 am and ends at noon. Pete can meet someone out on the site for assistance with location and presentation ideas. Allowed only Fifteen minutes for the entire presentation. Show places that they have probably been to or visited. Need to show aesthetics, cooling/shading effects, etc. Try to keep it to 3 (three main points). The whole class could be given a flat of pansies to plant at the school. This can serve two purposes. One as a tool to help the child see one way in which they can help beautify their city and secondly, as a reinforcement tool and opportunity for the teacher to once again reiterate what was learned during the field trip. A Containerized nursery is being started at the shop. In a few years, trees will be available for incentives for schools, churches, etc., to plant and be part of our solution. Sharon asked that we allow a committee to handle all of the details. Approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Networking Committee — Dottie Funk gave a handout establishing the goals, objectives, strategy/action plan and a list of organizations/individuals to establish and maintain contact with periodically. Dottie stressed the importance of these contacts and asks that each member look over this list and add any additional organization or person(s) not already on the list. Also of importance to the success of these contacts is by keeping a contact person listed for each of the organizations. Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships within the community on behalf of the CBC. 2. Public Recognition Committee — Nash recently held a non -formal meeting concerning the program and an update was given to the board members. Will be responsible for all efforts designed to recognize outstanding efforts in all segments that support the mission of the CBC. This committee will be headed up by the CBC Chairman (Nash Abrams) who will be supported by sub -chairs heading up the following projects: Landscape Awards -Troy Laha Troy and Nash have been working on details of the Award ceremony and gave their findings. Polish the Rock -Billie Calloway No report. ■ Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey Ann gave a handout with information about home and school recognition programs. The board discussed a variety of ideas and Ann is meeting with a select few to continue the idea/discussion session. 3. Strategic Planning & Publicity Committee — Sharon Vogelpohl Tallach gave members a handout with 2002 Strategic Planning Session Notes. Recognition was given for work done thus far and recommendations on continued efforts. Will serve all committees in publicizing their activities within the community. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl 4. City Beautiful Celebration Committee — press release regarding CBC C:elebration- A Festival of Parks. Also minutes from 04-26-00 regarding the CBC festival and minutes/goals from CBC Festival Steering Committee Meeting on 05-17-00. Responsible for establishing City Beautiful Day and planning/executing all attendant activities. Tim Heiple 5. Special Projects Committee — no report_ Responsible for researching, planning and recommending annual special projects in which the CBC will participate. Karol Zoeller 6. Grant/Fundraising Committee — Lynn gave members a hand-out with information Concerning grants and fundraising. Her efforts are two -fold: financial and educational. Researches, recommends and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing efforts on behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren OLD BUSINESS: none NEW BUSINESS: Pete stated that the only potential utility companies that he foresees as having any issues is Central Arkansas Water. We decided to invite them to a meeting soon with C.B.C. In the meantime, Pete Rausch and Christy Marvel are going to meet and go over a plant list of potential trees to plant in the right-of-way that are shallow rooted. A date will then be set for an invitation to go out to Marie Dugan of Central Arkansas Water. ADJOURNMENT: 1:40 p.m. Halted development to test . landscapecod Little Rocks ley Management of Little Rock a consultant for design and rnar- keting, said Arkansas Teacher Re- tirement officials will manage the land responsibly in order to re- main "in good standing with the community." "We've done quite a bit of clearing and we certainly recog- nize that if the project were stopped, that we would work with the city to do that in an orderly and reasonable manner so that we're not causing a problem;' said Kelley, who is Little Rock May- or Jim Dailey's brother-in-law. Kelley said work crews, which have cleared about 80 percent of a 72-acre parcel, will find "an orderly stopping point" in the coming days. If system Officials decide to abandon the project, the land will be ripe for another de- velopment, he said. See CODES, Page 4B BY C.S. MURPHY ARKANSAS DFMM_RAT-GAZFM- Workers scraped clean almost 50 acres of once-verdaxnt, west Lit- tle Rock land before Financial un- certainties stalled development of an upscale retirement corn- munity. With the project lurching to a stop, Little Rock's relatively young tree preservation and landscap- ing ordinances could soon be invoked for the first time, city Of- ficials say. The codes, adopted in 2000, require commercial developers to leave 5 percent of their prop- erty open for green space. The ordinances also force developers to repair land that is cleared, but never developed. Paul Kelly, a former Little Rock director who spearheaded the 2000 effort to adopt tree preser- vation regulations, said the Ar- kansas Teacher Retirement Sys- tem project will be a good test case to reveal the ordinances' strengths and weaknesses. "This might be an example of the holes that are in it instead . of the great good it would do," Kelly said. But you have to be satisfied with incremental progress:' Two weeks ago, the Arkan- sas Teacher Retirement System Board ofMustees halted work on the project after its costs were projected to hit $100 million, ex- ceeding earlier estimates of $80 million. Bill Shirron, the retirement sys- tem's executive director, said Fri- day he will recommend the sys- tem abandon the project, which is near the Chenal Country Club - The system already has spent %2 million on the development. Hank Kelley of Flake and Kel- es 40 • SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2002 • �11SaS �10Cfai��� Codes 0 Continued from Page lB During the two-year debate that preceded the final passage of the tree ordinances, city officials, residents and developers worked through various compromises be- fore finally resolving the issue. "I never thought it had enough really strong commitment to pre- serving trees that it needed to be- gin with;' Kelly said. "It was a ma- jor compromise and change from what the citizen group wanted." The city would be greener, Yet ly said, if developers had stricter guidelines and if builders were more cautious about pulling down trees before their project plans and financing are solid. ­Arlthout a conunitirrent of de- velopers to preserve the natural beauty of the city, this ordinance isn't going to have a huge impact he said. "[Developers] wante minimal interference, and this what we get when they have min imal interference. They do th minimal amount of work.' Little Rock issued a permit allow tree removal and other si work for almost 60 acres in Jul 2001, he said. "'i'his is the first time in Li Rock's recent memory that large-scale development start with the excavation of the and may stop;' said Little Ro Planning Director Jim Lawso "We hope the development trio nottreis tr, built, not only beta f but because its a good develop- ment that will give an economic boost to west Little Rack" until recently, all signs were s pointing to the project's success, About 500 people are on a waiting list to live at the proposed ed retirement communitY- 50 people have paid $1,000 to receive first priority in handpicking their residences. The project was to in- clude nail and hair salons, a gmei house, fishing pond. auto repair shop, children's playground, phar- macy, security, bank, resident nurse, chapel, auditorium, exer- cise center, indoor pool, gutting green — even a movie theater. plans call for retired teachers to pay about $100,000 up front to move in. officials at the state's teacher e union, the Arkansas Education As- sociation, have questioned the d proyect's feasibility, asking how many of the systems 17,500 retired _ public school workers can af- e ford the upscale residences. Ar- kansas' average teacher salary is to $32,500, fifth lowest in the coun- te trYVmce Floriarn with the Little Rock Public Works Department the said if building construction has - a n t commenced 21 days after work ed on the site stops, the land owner land is required to seed or sod the ck cleared land. If eight months_ pass, n. the owner must replant some ees, he said. ❑£ Cdt- Kate Althvfl; clan izens for the Land Alteration Or- dinances, said the city's tree lovers were disappointed to hear that the Late Teacher Retirement project is in jeopardy and that trees may have been removed for naught "it's very unfortunate that the developers are caught in such a spot. We're empathetic that they inight cause them financial stress*, she said. "But there is a need that must be addressed despite that. We need to come back and amend, to a reasonable extent, the urban forestry that was damaged as a result of the project Althoff said the group formed to push for the tree ordinances has a new name — Little Rock [Yee Foundation. She added that Little Rock leaders have improved their ap- proach toward forest preserva- tion. "The city has done a terrific job in the last several months to really try to put on a new hat and address the urban forestry of the city, They've hired an urban forester and he's getting a lot of support:" LITTLE ROCK CITY BGAUTIFU L co M issioy MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 7`h, 2002, in the sister cities conference room on the second floor of City Hall. This will be a brown bag meeting. AGENDA Call to Order: Nash Abrams, Chairman Roll Call: Approval of the Minutes: January 3", 2002. Open Public Hearing C.B.C. 568-New Matters -Chi Investments, LLC, Owner Joe White of White-Daters & Associates, Agent Close Public Hearing Tree Celebration Pete Rausch, Parks and Recreation Urban Forester Certificate of Appreciation Awards- • Randy Stocks ■ Bill Hall Retreat Report: Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl Old Business: • Landscape Awards ■ Publicity New Business: Trees in the right-of-way/Central Arkansas Water Adjournment LiTTLC ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL C0MMIssI0N The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday January 3, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: Nash Abrams Ann Ivey Dottie Funk Tim Heiple Billie Calloway Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl Lynn Warren Troy Laha ALSO PRESENT: Pete Rausch, City Forester, Parks & Recreation Department Bob Brown, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning and Development Bill Hall, Landscape Specialist, Department of Planning and Development MEMBER REINSTATEMENT: Bob Brown reported that Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl had missed more than 25% of the Commission meetings in 2001 and that according to the by-laws she is ineligible to continue serving without a reinstatement vote by the Commission. Motion: Ann Ivey moved that Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl be reinstated to her post as City Beautiful Commissioner. Second: Lynn Warren seconded the motion. Discussion: There was discussion of how Ms. Vogelpohl is a valuable member of the Commission, but concern about whether she is able to fulfill her duties. Nash Abrams said he would ask her to seriously consider whether she is able to serve on the Commission. Vote: The motion was passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion: Tim Hieple moved that the minutes from October 4, 2001 be approved as submitted. Second: Billie Calloway seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. GUEST PRESENTATION: Pete Rausch reported that the In -Lieu Tree Fund Plan was adopted by the City Board of Directors on December 18, 2001 and that $400.00 had been placed into the account by Parker Lexus. These funds will be used to plant trees and shrubs in a median strip on West Shackleford in front of the Parker Lexus dealership. City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864 Dottie Funk and Troy Laha joined the meeting. Pete passed out Think Trees brochures and asked Commissioners to distribute them to potential donors. The Think Trees program is a program that seeks donations for the planting of trees in the older parts of Little Rock. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl joined the meeting. Pete informed the Commissioners about planned Arbor Day events. The events consist of the City of Little Rock celebration to be held at City Hall on March 15`h and a program aimed at 5�h graders to be held on March 18`h at Riverfront Park. He asked the CBC to participate in the program on March 18`h. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl and Lynn Warren gave Pete the names of several agencies and persons who could be of assistance to him for that event. TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann Ivey reported a balance of $134.98 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Budget, Grants, Fundraising — General discussion was held regarding potential grant and funding sources. Lynn Warren suggested contacting the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Tim Hieple mentioned the Arkansas Arts Council. Ann Ivey suggested it would be a good idea to put together a list of grant sources for tree projects and distribute it to interested parties. Specifically she mentioned a group that spoke at one of the landscape ordinance hearings held on the east side of town last year. 2. Gateway —Nash Abrams will meet with Cy Carney to discuss this project. 3. Public Art — No report. 4. Manmade and Natural Arts Celebration/Festival — No report. 5. Landscape Awards — General discussion was held regarding the award program. The following suggestions were made: to hold it before a City Board of Directors meeting with recognition of the winners at the Board meeting; to hold it in conjunction with the City Arbor Day program; to have a separate function. Motion: Lynn Warren moved that a reception be planned before the March 19th City Board of Directors meeting and the winners be recognized at the Board meeting. Second: Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Bob Brown was directed to investigate getting the awards on the March 19th agenda. After a presence on the agenda is confirmed letters should go out to award winners. The letter should go out no later than the first of February. 'Y Dottie Funk asked if it would be possible to put the awards PowerPoint presentation on the CBC web site. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Retreat — Dottie Funk finalized the food assignments with the Commissioners. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl volunteered to prepare an agenda for the retreat and to act as moderator/facilitator. 2. Certificate of Appreciation — There was general discussion regarding the need for a standard City Beautiful Commission Certificate of Appreciation. Specifically mentioned were past Commissioner Randy Stocks and Bill Hall. Motion: Dottie Funk moved that the Commission adopt the Certificate Design that was prepared for Gayle Owens as the official City Beautiful Certificate of Appreciation. Second: Troy Laha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: 1:00 p.m. February 7, 2002 ITEM No. I-C.B.C. 568 -NEW MATTERS Applicant: Address: Description: ORDINANCE RE UIREMENT: Chi. Investments, LLC, Owner Joe White of White-Daters & Associates, Agent 10500 West Markham Street Part of Lot 1, Bixler Commercial Sub -division 1. The perimeter planting strip adjacent to freeways or expressways shall be at least thirty(30) feet wide except within mature areas. VARIANCE REQUESTED: 1. A reduction of the width of the perimeter landscaping strip adjacent to Interstate 430. FINDINGS: This property at the northeast corner of West Markham Street and Interstate 430 is occupied by a vacant restaurant building (Shoney's) and the associated paved parking areas. The adjacent property to the north is occupied by a hotel. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the site and construct an eight (8) story hotel with associated parking areas. Areas set aside for landscaping meet with Landscape Ordinance requirements with the exception of the proposed landscape strip along the I-430 expressway which varies in width from nine (9) feet to twenty five (25) feet. The width requirement is thirty (30) feet. The zoning ordinance also requires a thirty (30) foot wide street buffer width adjacent to expressways. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance of the requirement January 281h of this year. The applicants property is about twenty (20) feet above the elevation of I-430. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since the expressway landscape strip has little visibility from I-430 and provided the applicant preserves the existing pine trees within this strip, staff recommends approval of the request. Za cA w o co INTERSTATE 430 �' MARKHAM CENTER DRIVE MANGAN HOLCOMB RAINWATER CULPEPPER PUBLIC RELATIONS LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION PUBLICITY COMMITTEE 2002 STRATEGIC OUTLINE February 7, 2002 COMMITTEE PURPOSE • To promote the mission, purpose and activities of the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission through media and public relations activities. • To serve as a resource for all other City Beautiful committees in publicizing their activities within the community. OBJECTIVE • To establish the foundation for an effective, ongoing publicity program for CBC, reaching key Arkansas news media and other important audiences with relevant, newsworthy information about CBC, its mission, programs, successes, etc. at least bi-monthly during 2002. TARGET AUCIENCES • News Media • City Officials/etc. • Established Organizations w/ Similar or Complementary Missions • Civic/Service Clubs • Greater LR Chamber Membership • Neighborhood Associations • Special Audiences as Appropriate 320 West Capitol Avenue/Suite 911 a Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-0321 FAX (501) 376-6127• people-energy-ideas.com Member AAAA/Worldwide Partners, Inc. people.ener ideas MANGAN HOLCOMB RAINWATER CULPEPPER PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES • Create CBC target media lists including mainstream media and key related publications (i.e. Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission Newsletter, Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, etc.) (by 2/15/02) ® Collect media editorial calendars for 2002 from key publications, identifying upcoming opportunities in the areas of litter prevention, recycling, community beautification, etc. (by 2/15/02) • Create "Friends of CBC" mailing list including key non -media target audiences outlined above. (by 3/31/02) • Develop a high -quality media kit including general information about CBC, its mission and programs for use with multiple audiences. (by 3/31/02) i Schedule face-to-face media/VIP tour with Nash Abrams or other CBC leadership to key news media outlets. (by 6/1/02) 320 West Capitol Avenue/Suite 911 a Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-0321 FAX (501) 376-6127•people-energy-ideas.com Member AAAA/Worldwide Partners, Inc. 1 MANGAN HOLCOMB RAINWATER CULPEPPER PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES (coot.) i Work to establish relationships with broadcast outlets for guest appearances on talk shows. (by 12/31/02) a Work with broadcast outlets to produce "generic" public service announcement "brought to you by the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission" encouraging residents to keep our city Clean and Beautiful or promoting a specific event like the Landscape Awards. (by 12/31/02) e Issue timely news releases about events/happenings such as: -appointment/renewal of board positions -new partnerships (i.e. CBC joins efforts of the Downtown Partnership) -dates being set for special events -sponsorship commitments for special events -results of ordinance reviews -content of lobbying efforts Releases will be distributed to the news media outlets as well as "Friends of CBC" mailing list. (by 2/28, 4/30, 6/30, 8/31, 10/31, 12/31/02) ■ Create specific, written marketing/promotional plans for each CBC Project at least three months in advance of the event date. Execute in conjunction with other CBC members. (Ongoing/TBD) 320 West Capitol Avenue/Suite 911 s Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-0321 FAX (501) 376-6117• people-energy-ideas.com people.energy ideas Member AAAA/Worldwide Partners, Inc. MANGAN HOLCOMB RAINWATER CULPEPPER PUBLIC RELATIONS 320 West Capitol Avenue/Suite 911 a Little Rock, AR 72101 (501) 376-0321 FAX (501) 376-6127• people-energy-ideas.com Member AAAA/Worldwide Partners, Inc. CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Grants/ Fundraising Committee 2002 Committee Chair: Lynn Warren Goal To research, recommend and coordinate fundraising and grant -writing efforts on behalf of the City Beautiful Commission (CBC). The goal of this committee's efforts is two -fold: financial and educational. Financial goal: CBC will be looking at funding opportunities to fulfill facets of our mission statement (i.e., promote public interest through education and outreach, make landscape policy recommendations, and generate partnerships) through sponsorship of projects around the city. If fundraising is very successful, CBC may be in the position to offer financial scholarships to Little Rock neighborhoods/businesses to pursue their landscape improvement efforts. Educational goal: In addition, CBC will be developing a listing of state grants available to pursue tree -planting efforts. We will be pooling together all the grant information, which will eventually be posted on the CBC website. A listing of federal grants is already available and links will be posted on our website. This listing of state and federal funding sources will help neighborhoods and/or businesses with the question of how to fund their tree planting projects. Objectives • To research fundraising sources and make a listing by Summer 2002 • Acquire Arkansas Funding Directory from Nonprofit Resources for $70 • Consider next Grandseekers School Workshop $130 • Consider The Nonprofit Summit, April 25th, Hot Springs, $65 • Consider subscription to Grantseeker's Horizon, $75 ■ To research potential grant sources (federal and state) and make a listing to be available by Summer 2002 02/07/02 NETWORKING COMMITTEE DOTTIE FUNK 2/02 GOAL: To establish and build mutually beneficial relationships within the community and to assure that this is a continuous effort OBJECTIVES: Constantly identify and contact individuals and organizations that play a role in what we are interested in. Identify those predisposed to support CBC and their pet projects. Discover what is happening in the city and how we can play a role in and participate in what is being done. Identify how we can utilize these contacts to raise expectations for the City and to acknowledge efforts being made for the community. Assist in publicizing information about CBC happenings to public. STRATEGY/ACTION PLAN: 1. Establish list of contacts.(Organizations and strategic persons within those organizations) 2. Assign contacts to Commissioners best suited for calls, visits, inquiries, updates and establish a routine for these contacts 3. Set up network of communication between Commissioners assigned to this task 4. Communicate results in a timely manner to the rest of the Commission and Staff 5. Establish list of yearly happenings CBC should participate in 6. As many Commissioners as possible participate in and/or support happenings around the city 7. Send CBC Ambassadors to all environmentally focused events during the year 8. Assign Chairperson of this Committee annually ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO ESTABLISH/MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH: • City Board of Directors • Mayor • Downtown Partnership • Chamber of Commerce • LR Convention and Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) • Arts & Humanities/Cultural Commission • City Departments ■ Parks & Rec • Planning ■ Public Works • Neighborhoods • Planning Commission • Other Neighborhood Associations (LRNeighborhoodsc&egroups.com • New Party • LR Urban Forestry ( Pete • Arkansas Urban Forestry Council • Keep Arkansas Beautiful • Keep Pulaski County Beautiful • Environmantal Task Force (Joan Adcock) • State Highway Department • LR Tree Foundation (Kate Althoff, H: 2232744,M: 2581371,ekalthoff@aol.com • Arbor Day Foundation (http://www.arborday.org • Sierra Club (Peggy Wilhelm, H: 228-9057, W: 569-3098, peg26@alltel.net, ppwiihelm@ualnedu • Nature Conservancy (Scott Simon, ssimon@tnc.org • Press • Similar Organizations statewide, nationwide • Legislators (Jim Argue, jargue@prodigy.net ■ Tree Streets • Schools (public, private, elementary, high, college) • ASLA • ASA • Engineers Club • Garden Clubs • County Extension Agency • Municipal League • Real Estate Associations • Ar State Parks ( Lynn Warren, lynn.warren@mail. state.ar.us, 682-6937/Fax:682-1199 • Grants