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CBC 04-07-2000TO: CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: GAYLE OWENS, RECORDING SECRETARY SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS DATE: APRIL 7, 2000 This is your official notice of a proposed change to the bylaws. Amendment to be voted on at the May 4, 2000 meeting. City Beautiful Commission Proposed Amendment to the Bylaws April 6, 2000 ARTICLE H. MEETINGS Replace "8:15 a.m." with "11:30" a.m. Goals for Little Rock A NeK Focus for Change Little Rock Race Relations Commission -- committed to equal opportunities for all citizens Building for tomorrow -- with the past in mind. COMMUNITY AND RACIAL RELATIONS The City of Little Rock will be a community of racial equality and equal opportunity for all. All citi- zens will have a right and obligation to be active participants in commu- nity activities that shape their lives. Discrimination based on race, creed, color or sex is unacceptable in our community. STRATEGY The City of Little Rock will establish a Little Rock Race Relations Com- mission and charge it with the full- time mission of promoting equal opportunity and full exercise of civil rights for all citizens of the city. The Race Relations Commis- sion will emphasize training in prejudice reduction and mediation. An annual Race Relations Summit will bring neighborhood, business, and civic leaders together to evaluate progress and focus resources on creating an environment for contin- ued improvement. Multi -cultural events and festivals will highlight our cultural heritage and celebrate our cultural diversity. COMMUNITY IMAGE AND ENHANCEMENT DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION The City has a unique opportu- nity during the next four years to focus the nation's and the world's imagination on Little Rock as a progressive, attractive, and exciting city. The downtown, river, riverfront Park, Capitol and cultural and civic institutions are the building blocks to create a dynamic and vibrant city center for residents and visitors. Expansion of the Convention Center, development of a Multi- purpose Event Center or Arena, special purpose theater, relocation of the Arkansas Museum of Science and History, marina -boat dock. and pedestrian access to the river and Riverfront Park will provide the necessary components of a twenty- four hour center of activity. Restau- rants, specialty shopping, arts and cultural events throughout the enter- tainment district will become magnets to draw residents and visitors to the area. Linking the central business district by trolley and walking trail to the nearby historic neighborhoods and Goals for Little Rock A New Focus for Change V III MacArthur Park will provide addi- tional opportunities for showcasing Little Rock's unique history. The downtown will be the focus for recognition of Little Rock's place in national history by development of a monument or museum that recog- nizes the contributions of Daisy Bates, the Little Rock Nine, and others in bringing equal educational opportuni- ties for all students in American schools. sTR4TEGY Develop and implement immedi- ately the master plan for the down- town revitalization actions that in- cludes siting, facilities planning, and fiscal analysis for new development, and programming for an activities and entertainment district. Convene a Blue Ribbon Group to develop a master plan for the Central High Museum and revitalization of the Mosaic Templars of America Building as an African American Cultural Center. Complete first phase of Capitol Avenue Master Plan to include side-. walks, banners, street furniture and lighting. Expand role of City Beautiful Commission to include visual appear- ance of gateways and entrances to the city and landscaping along city streets, and to encourage public/private initiatives for both. HtsroPic REsouRcEs Little Rock is a city rich in historic character. Its history of development as a major center for commerce and trade along the Arkan- sas River is evident today in the Iegacy Of its varied residential, commercial, industrial and civic buildings. Ef- forts to document and preserve historic structures include the listing of MacArthur Park, Governor's Mansion, and Hillcrest Historic Districts, in the National Register of Historic Places. Over 100 buildings in the downtown areas, and more than a dozen in other sections of the city, are listed individually in the National Register. Only the MacArthur Park Historic District is protected by city ordinance. Little Rock's historic character should be promoted as an important aspect of its city identity in economic and tourist development efforts. Neighborhood conservation efforts are critical to preserving the diverse multi -cultural heritage of Little Rock and the visual image of the city. STRATEGY Develop a tourism strategy that focuses on historic and cultural resources. Develop a walking trail and trolley as part of the initial Down- town Revitalization strateav Goals for Little Rock_ A New Focus for Change Community and Image Enhancement (continued) GOAL: Replace the existing City Beautiful Commission with the Community Appearance Board. STRATEGIES • The Community Appearance Board will: • Advise the Environment Director on air, land and water quality matters; • Assist neighborhood organizations educate citizens about codes and zoning requirements; • Maintain landscaping on city owned property outside of city parks; • Function as the Little Rock Signage Approval Board; • Suggest and implement recommendations for gateways, entrances, corridors, signage and landscaping; and • Institute awards for conformance with appearance guidelines and good desi--n GOAL: Develop a Master Facilities Plan for L i rT I Rock Year Year f Year I Year 3-5 6-10 i Goals and Strategies 45 Goalsfor Little Rock A New Focus for Change Susan Fleming Mary Swoope IMAGE AND COMMUNIn' Charles Black Pau] Harvel Judith Vessey El`'HAN Bennie BoganCEMEA'T Steve Bradley James Hathaway Michael Vogler Dean Kumpuris, Chair Terry Brewer Erma Hendrix Andrea Waller Ellen Bearden James Conner Dick Herget Harry Hard Ruth Bell Joe Evelyn Elston Richard Holbert Estella Watson Robert Cabe Tina Gadson Arber James Norma Wison Robert Lallans Van Graves Gary Liles Karen DeJarnett James Hackman Bill Lundy HOUSING Betty Dortch Russell John Hugg Chris McGetrick Barnett Grace, Chair Richard Downing Charles Humphrey Eugene Pfeifer Roy Albert Willie Edwards Frederick Lee Silas Redd Paul Amponsah Jim Engstrom Betty Meyer Bill Strange Bill Barger Stephen Swings Joe Mowery Gus Vratsinas Delanor Berry Anthony Fletcher Ron Newman Arthur Williams Bob Bland Pat Genty Gloria Richard Jesse Bohlar Melanie Gibson Terry Travino Richard HEALTH AND HUMAA' Ted Burruss Gloria Gibson pat Riley SERVICES Richard Butler Ron Helton Jay Rogers Lee Frazier, Chair George Campbell Gwen Hodge Steve Rostenberg William Anderson Barbara Douglas Gem Holloway Jason Rouby Patricia Ashley David Elrod Mark Hooper Alison Sanchez Kevin Blackwell Rodney Farmer Henry James Ron Sheffield Jewel Bonner 'William Fields Kathy Johnson Katherine Shoulders David Bourne Wilbur Fields David Jones Tommy Staggers Flora Bradford Barnett Grace Janis Kearney Truman Tolefree David Bridges Carson Harris Cleo Lay Dell Walters Chris Button Chuck Harrison Mary Lee Ron Woods Kelly Carpenter Tom Herrin Nell Leonard Russell Zapata Connie Carter Craig Hull Susan Marlowe Deborah Frazier Woodrow Keown Julie McDonald NEIGHBORHOOD Scott Gordon Nellie Leonard Donald Dowell Elissa Gross Robin Loucks Clarice Miller REVITALIZ4TIOA' Arnold Habig Byron & Sandy Magness Darlene Mitchell Tom Johnson, Chair Russell Harrington Pam Marshall Elizabeth Mowery Roy Albert Gregory Hart Michael Mason Jerome Muldrew William Asti Gordon Hawthorne Bob Mason Cheryl Nochols Ken Gill Joe Hill Russ McDonough Kathleen Oleson Sandra Hanson Ralph & Polly Hollister Jane McNally Rick Rdden Charley Hilton Stephanie Johnson Virgil Miller Alison Sanchez Edward Holloway Philip Klees Sammy Mills Sam Sowell Bill & Marsha Hylton Mike Kumpuris W. J. Monaele Mary Thomas John Jairard Leon Matthews Randy Mowry Everett Tucker Anne Johnston Suzanne McCarthv Glenn Norris Joarin Turner Andrew Kumpuris Jim & Patricia Miles Timothy Polk Jim Vandenberg Nancy Lower Rebecca Peacock Rodney Roberts Gloria Wilson Loraine Machuca Arletta Power William Robinson Odies Wilson Michael Mason Donnie Rayford Worthie Springer George Wittenberg Jim McKenzie Jack Revnolds Steve Taylor Tim Milam Amy Rossi Ted Upshaw LEISURE, CULTURAL & Sammy Mills Jane Royster Tom Wilkes RECREATION Scott Mosley Kathleen Oleson Merle Smith Terry Williams Lawrence Evans, Chair William pike Rachel Smith Emmett Willis Janan Batchelor Shirley Pleasant Theresa Springer Odies Wilson Lloyd Benjamin Tim Polk rM Whitaker, Charles From: Catherine Barrier [catherine.barrier@mail.state.ar.us) Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 1:32 PM -�To: cwhitaker@littlerock.state. ar.us; marthaann.norton@mai1.state. ar.us; tbozynski@littferock.state.ar.us Subject: Harvest Foods--17th & Main Dear Mark: After reviewing the landscape plans submitted to the City of Little Rock by Harvest Foods for their new store at 17th & Main, the staff here has noticed the following discrepancies between the plans submitted to you and the plans the Captiol Zoning District Commission approved in May of 1999: 1 ] The landscape plan submitted to the CLR does not show the streetscape improvements or the bus stop and landscaping that the CLR had agreed to provide at this location. These improvements were a part of the landscape plan as submitted to the CZDC and approved. The landscaping that was to be provided by Harvest Foods was not in compliance with the CZDC requirements, and therefore the CLR's streetscaping was essential to approval of Harvest Foods plans. 2) The plans submitted to the CLR omit the pedestrian access walkways found on the plans submitted to and approved by the CZDC. These walkways were found by the CZDC to be an essential part of approval of this project, because of the large number of people, particularly elderly residents, who walk to this store. 3] The plans submitted to the CLR omit the parking lot lighting approved by the CZDC. The plans approved by the CZDC specified parking lot lights places at alternating ends of each of the parking rows, designed as box lights to minimize light bleed -over onto neighboring properties. The only lighting specified on the plans submitted to the CLR are two lights currently existing in the middle of the parking lot. These plans do show other differences, such as substitution of plant types and a rearrangement of parking rows which appear to have been made because of the scaling down of this project, which was originally approved by the CZDC as a larger retail complex. These changes are acceptable and understandable. I have spoken with Frank Riggins of the Mehlburger firm, which drew up these plans for Harvest Foods, and he intends to consult with the architect and attempt to correct these discrepancies. As the landscape plan submitted to the CZDC and approved was a required element of the approval of the rebuilding of the grocery store, l am very concerned about the numbered discrepancies outlined above. As I am sure you know, under state law the CLR has jurisdiction to issue permits for this development only after CZDC approval of the development plans. Therefore, substantial deviation between the plans approved by the CZDC and those submitted to the CLR for approval would mean that the plans submitted to the CLR has not been approved by the CZDC, and therefore that the construction or use drawn out in those plans could not be permitted by the CLR. I am therefore very grateful to you far all your cooperation and coordination with the staff here, and I hope that we can resolve these issues with Harvest Foods and their architects as soon as possible so that this project can go forward. Thanks again -- Catherine Barrier Deputy Director, Planning & Preservation 04/21/2000 07:33 9314562574 OMSS PC PAGE 01 CITY OF CROSSVILLE 99 MUNICIPAL AVE. CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE 38555.4451 TEL (931) 484-7060 FAX (931) 404-7713 April 13, 2000 Properties 420MOMEWRoad Oak Ridge, TN 37830 The year 2001 marks the 100th anniversary celebration of our fine city. The City Govenuent, the Contemn Committee and the Crossville Beautification Committee are working together to make Crossville look its very best. For the past several years, the Crossville Beautification Committee has been active, u>ader the direction of tW City Government. Part of the coramittee's activities inchide contacting property owners that have made outstanding improvements, as well as owners of property that need to be upgraded or hmproved. Both property owners and their neighbors benefit front improvements. Also, inrprovmx-ms encourage visitors to return and enjoy the pride exl iNwd by the residents in the City of Crossville. It is suggested that the property you own on South Main St. on the left side of the Brookhaven entrance needs attenkion. Rewntrrondations include the foll0wi0g: Cut down tall gags and weed growth on the: property mentioned above. It is an eyesore highly visible to all that travel in that area. Litter has colUected there as well and should be removed. The City of Crossville has Property Maintenance Regulations that address this subject. (See Section 13-103 regarding weeds and W -) If you should have any questions or comnwnts regarding the above suggestion, please contact the City of Crossville or the Crosse a Beautification Corr m*tee at the above mined address. We thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, The City of Crossville Beautification Committee