CBC 08-01-2002L TTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday August 1st, 2002, at
11:30 a.m. in the Board of Directors Room, City Hall. Chair Nash Abrams called the meeting to
order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Ann Ivey
Karol Zoeller
Dottie Funk
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
Nash Abrams
Troy Laha
John Beneke
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
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: Karol Zoeller moved that the minutes from July 1 lth be approved as submitted with a
change in the date from June 6th to June the 1 lth in the minutes.
Second: Troy Laha seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann reported the following:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
08-01-02
Beginning Balance as of July 11,2002
Credits
Interest on Account $ .07
Total $1,746.67
Debits
Office Depot (parer) $9.59
Total $9.59
Ending Balance as of August 1, 2002 TOTAL
$1,746.60
$1, 737.08
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
• The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the City Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
Motion: Lynn made a motion to send the landscape nomination form to the following
recipients: architects, landscape architects, engineers, nurseries, the A.S.L.A. president, and the
last 5 years worth of recipients of an award. Staff is to come up with list and print the labels.
Second: John Beneke seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee —CBC agenda meetings will begin this week on LRNN.
Will focus on establishing and building mutually beneficial relationships
within the community on behalf of the CBC. Dottie Funk
2. Public Recognition Committee — CBC members would prefer helping pick-up
Bowman curve. Discussed sending a letter to individuals, homeowner associations,
etc. one week after the public announcement. One week after the letter has been sent,
each CBC member will follow up by calling their designated contacts. Planning staff
will coordinate the draft of this letter with David Hathcock in Public Works.
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 Chairperson who will be supported by sub -
chairs heading up the following projects: Nash Abrams
• Landscape Awards -Troy gave the Chamber of Commerce list to
the city and the labels have been printed. It was decided to use the
same format for the brochure. A motion was made and carried that
we add the engineers, architects, and landscape architects, to the
mailing list. We are waiting to hear from last years sponsor. If
anyone has any other ideas on a sponsor please, get in touch with
city staff. Monday the 19t" CBC members will meet at the
boardroom at the Planning & Development Department at 1:30
p.m. to get the mailing ready to send. Tentative week to do the bus
tour is first week in November. Troy Laha
• Polish the Rock -no report.
• Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -
Ann went over a new 'draft she proposes for the Eye of the
Beholder Award. Members gave opinions and Ann will get a new
draft to city. Ann Ivey
3. Strategic Planning & Publicity Committee — Handed out draft for the kick off news
release for our adopt -a -street program. The PSA is up and running on all Comcast
channels. Spoke with Susan Gilla with keep Pulaski Cty. Beautiful, no one is the
affiliate for the city of Little Rock. Mayor Dailey plans to recognize the CBC as this
affiliate. Possible announcement to be made on the date of the Adopt -A -Street
program event. Committee meeting can handle the details.
Will serve all committees in publicizing their activities within the
community. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
4. City Beautiful Celebration Committee — No report.
Responsible for establishing City Beautiful Day and planning/executing
all attendant activities. Tim Heiple
5. Special Projects Committee —Reminded of the upcoming media event on September
the 7 h and the mayor will plan to attend.
Responsible for researching, planning and recommending annual special
projects in which the CBC will participate. Karol Zoeller
6. Grant/Fundraising Committee —no report.
Researches, recommends, and coordinates fundraising and grant -writing
efforts on behalf of the CBC. Lynn Warren
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: Dottie recommended we support the new tax increase.
ADJOURNMENT: 1:00
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LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
CaMMISSIGN
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August
the 1st, 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, Chair
Roll Call:
Approval of the Minutes: July 11, 2002
Treasurer's Report: Ann Ivey
Committee Reports:
■ Networking Committee -Dottie Funk
■ Landscape Awards — Troy Laha
■ Strategic Planning & Publicity — Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
■ Spontaneous Public Recognition Program -Ann Ivey
■ Special Projects —Karol Zoeller
• City Beautiful Celebration — Tim Heiple
■ Adopt -A -Street Committee -
Karol Zoeller
Sharon Tallach Vogelphol
Nash Abrams
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjournment:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864