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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC 05-12-1992The City R-36utiful Commission The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at City Hall in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M., by chairman, Merle Seamon. Member Present: Merle Seamon Jo Rancifer Shalah Brummett Steve Cato Josephine Graham Liz Williams Also Present: Bill Bunten, Director, Parks and Recreation Truman Tolefree, Asst. Director, Parks and Recreation Connie Fugedy, Design Manager, Parks and Recreation Gayle Owens, Admin. Asst., Parks and Recreation Jim Sick, Maint. and Development, Parks and Recreation Becky Switzer, Secretary, Parks and Recreation 1, Roll Call. 6 of 8 members present. 2. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of April minutes approved as mailed. 3� Public Sculpture. An unscheduled presentation was made by representatives for public sculpture. They requested endorsement for a state wide project and assistance from the City Beautiful Commission. Liz Williams suggested that maybe a sculpture could be worked into one of the traffic median. Steve Cato asked that someone write a resolution encouraging the arts. Jo Rancifer made the motion that Bill Bunten write the resolution and have available at the next meeting. Shalah Brummett seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes. A copy of the resolution is attached to the minutes. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes May 12, 1992 Meeting Page 2 Ross McCain entered the meeting during this presentation, bringing the total number of members present to seven. 4. Reports of Committees. A. City Beautiful Kids Jim Sick informed the City Beautiful Commission that the City Beautiful Kids program had received seven checks from sponsors. JTPA turned down the recreational part of the City Beautiful Kids program because it did not comply with federal guidelines. They did, however accept the horticulture part of the program. JTPA also liked the idea of the Arts and Humanities project which involves the City Beautiful Kids painting the tunnel that connects the back of the Camelot with Riverfront Park. B. Winterfest. Merle Seamon reported that this year a new name will be used, it will be called "Winterfest, Carnival of Lights" and proposed that next year it be called "Carnival of Lights". Instead of big stage events, activities will consist of smaller activities going on all over the park. The committee will start meeting every other Thursday at 3 P.M.. C. Adopt a Block. Merle Seamon also chairs this committee and he reported that there has been a lot of interest shown in adopting blocks. D. City Beautiful Convention. No report at this time. E. Litter Awareness. Ross McCain chairs this committee. He reported that at their last meeting Peggy Harris came and talked to them about Keep Arkansas Beautiful". Ross would like to have her come and talk to the City Beautiful Commission. Minutes May 12, 1992 Meeting Page 3 F. Neighborhoods Ambassador Program. No report. G. Awards. Shalah Brummett passed out information pertaining to the Little Rock City Beautiful Awards such as guidelines and a. letter that would be sent to the different neighborhood associations. After reviewing this information with the Commission she decided to rewrite the information and mail it out to the members of the Commission at a later time. H. Education. No report. I. Development of Environmental Ordinances. No report. J. Tree Planting. Connie Fugedy informed the Commission that she had received the Urban Forestery Report. Anyone wishing to see the.report may do so at Connie's office in City Hall. This report will help in the replacement of trees in the Little Rock area and tell what type of trees are best suited for certain areas. Connie received a phone call about a four day seminar in June that would cover Urban Forestery. The grant money is available now if a they could come up with $600.00 for each person that would be attending. At this time there would be two people attending, Connie and the Parks and Recreation Horticulturist. Connie suggested that the City Beautiful Commission help underwrite the cost of the trip. A decision needs to be made within the week. Liz williams made the motion that the City Beautiful Commission give a maximum of $600.00 to send one person to the seminar and that the Parks and Recreation Department provide the funding of $600.00 for the other individual. Shalah Brummett seconded the motion. The motion passed with all ayes. Minutes May 12, 1992 Meeting Page 4 K. Fund Raising. Merle Seamon is still working on information about a program from the Highway Department. L. Traffic Island. Merle Seamon reported that this committee will meet again on May 18th. At this time they will review findings from the tour that they took. M. Capitol Ave.. Ross McCain reported that the contract was expected to be approved by the City Board and once it is approved Connie Fugedy's office will give the go ahead to start work. The City Beautiful Commission will receive a periodical report of the work. N. Public Relations. Shalah Brummett asked if there should be some kind of press release to the media every month. Merle suggested that the media be informed with a short briefing -of what goes on at the monthly meetings. Also special things like the things the City Beautiful Kids activities. 0. Bylaws and Procedures. No report. P. Long Range Planning. No report. 5. Development Guide. Merle Seamon informed the Commission that the development guide is nearing completion and he should have it available by the next meeting. 6. Parks and Recreation. Truman Tolefree made the Commission aware that the Allsopp Festival and the grand opening at the War Memorial Fitness Center went off very well. Minutes May 12, 1992 Page 5 Truman advised the Commission of a public meeting on the proposed Two Rivers Park that will be held on May 14, at 5:30 P.M. in the Board of Directors Room. It will be televised on the government channel. 7. Miscellaneous. Jo Rancifer thanked the Commission of the flowers they sent her during her illness. A copy of the thank you note is enclosed with the meetings. 8. Adjournment. Ross McCain made the motion to adjourn, Jo Rancifer seconded. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M.. LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL AWARDS Guidelines 1. CBC publicizes categories and deadlines for nominations by June 30. 2. From May to June 30, CBC also `scouts' for nominees, noting that i f the nominee looks best at a time other than our judgment period, a photograph taken at that time may be submitted. 3. July 1 to August 1, CBC reviews nominees, in person and by photo. 4. Vote at the August meeting. (Each category does not necessarily have to have a winner.) A scoring sheet will be provided. 5. Awards will be given out at the September meeting time. Commercial Categories (Landscaping must have been in place for at least one year and at least one photograph per nominee must be submited.) A. Best influence of institution, office, or business on surrounding neighborhood B. Best volunteer effort; master gardeners, adopt a park, highway litter programs,etc. C. Best new or redeveloped project 1. large scale( industry, apartment complex, shopping center, etc.) 2. small scale D. ' Continued excellence Residential Categories (At least one photograph per nominee must be submitted.) A. Best influence on surrounding neighborhood B. Best garden or landscaping effort C. Best overall improvement ( To be sent out to all likely participators in the City Beautiful awards competition) Dear 'Organization' The Litle Rock City Beautiful Commission is notifying your organization about the 1992 beautification awards. If you would like to _enter a nominee, please submit a photograph and pertinent details no later than June 30 to: City Beautiful Commission, 500 W. Markham, Room 108, Little Rock, Ar. 72201. All nominations will be reviewed by each commissioner and awards will be given in September. If your nominee presents a better appearance at another time, the photograph should represent that. We encourage your participation and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Little Rock City Beautiful Commission Merle Seamon, Chairman 26 May, 1992 Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Address Little Rock, Ar. zip code Dear Neighborhood Association: The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission - invites you to submit neighborhood nominations for awards in residential beautification. Past participants have found that working toward this award encourages an overall sense of pride in the neighborhood with neighbors often working together toward a common goal. The 1992 categories are: A. Best influence on surrounding neighborhood B. Best garden or landscaping effort C. Best overall improvement D. Most outstanding neighborhood project The deadline is July 1. Please nominate only one residence per category and send all information with at least one photograph to the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission, 500 West Markham, Room 108, Little Rock, Ar. 72201. Awards will be given in September. We encourage your participation and look forward to hearing from your neighborhood association in this effort. Sincerely, Little Rock City Beautiful Commission The City Redutiful Commission RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE ARTS Whereas great cities meet the cultural, economic, leisure, and transportation needs of their citizens, and Whereas the Arkansas Connection Public Sculpture Symposium contribute to the cultural welfare, and provide visible landmarks in defining a City's image, and Whereas numerous opportunities exist in parks, plazas, and activity nodes to incorporate public art and sculpture, and Whereas the Arkansas Connection Public sculpture Symposium has offered encouragement, assistance, and guidance in providing public sculpture, Now therefore, be it resolved that the City Beautiful Commission hereby encourages the City Departments of Parks, Public Works, and Neighborhoods and Planning to work with the Arkansas Connection Public Sculpture Symposium, in providing and utilizing public sculpture, and be it further resolved that the Architectural and Landscape Architectural Communities, through their state organizations being sent a copy of this resolution, be apprised of the need for the use of this sculpture in their projects, and of the readiness of the Arkansas Connection Public Sculpture Symposium and City Beautiful to assist. Passed 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 4 The City RedutiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, May 12, 1992 in the City Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall at 10:00 a.m.. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the April meeting 3. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids B. Winterfest C. Adopt a Black Program D. City Beautiful Commission Convention E. Litter Awareness Campaign F. Neighborhood Ambassador Program G. Awards H. Education I. Development of Environmental Ordinances J. Tree Planting K. Fund Raising L. Traffic Island M. Capitol Avenue N. Public Relations 0. Bylaws and Procedures P. Long Range Planning 4. Development Guide - Merle Seamon 5. Parks and Recreation Activities - Bill Bunten 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 6. Miscellaneous 7. Adjournment