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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC 08-10-1993The City Beautiful Commission The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 1993 in the City Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Steve Cato, acting chairman at 10:00 a.m.. Members Present: Steve Cato Joyce Raynor Josephine Graham Joe Robbins Jo Rancifer Also Present: Nancy Norton, Administrative Services Mgr., Parks and Recreation Mark Webre, Project & Design Mgr., Parks and Recreation Becky Switzer, Executive Secretary, Parks and Recreation Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist, Neighborhoods and Planning 1. Roll Call. Five members present. 2. Approval of Minutes. Bob Brown asked that on page three, fourth sentence that the word "or" should be changed to "and". Jo Rancifer made the motion to accept the July minutes with the changes made. Joyce Raynor seconded. All voted in favor. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes July 10, 1993 Meeting Page 2 3. Reports of Committees. A. City Beautiful Kids - Steve Cato reported that the recognition banquet was held last week for!the City Beautiful Kids. Allie Freeman was the motivational speaker. City Beautiful Commissioners that attended were Steve Cato, Joe Robbins and Josephine Graham. The banquet was a great success and the kids were very well behaved. The Camelot Hotel donated the banquet room and food. Nancy Norton stated that after the banquet, she, Parks employees took the centerpiece and plaque to Rip Rowan. The plaque was for Mr. Rowans many years of hard work and devotion to the City Beautiful Kids program. Mr. Rowan was unable to attend the banquet and was very touched that the group took the time to bring him the plaque and centerpiece. Joe Robbins stated that the kids at the banquet seemed very proud of the work that they had done over the summer. Nancy Norton informed the commissioners that the mural painted by the City Beautiful Kids had received a positive response from the community and there had been additional requests to do the same thing in other neighborhoods. Nancy Norton also stated that the higher adult to kid ratio seemed to be successful since almost the same amount of trash was picked up with fewer kids. The higher ratio kept the kids motivated and working harder. B. Winterfest - nothing to report at this time. C. Lighting - nothing to report. D. Awards - no report. E. Litter Awareness Campaign - no report. F. Adopt A Park - no report. Minutes July 10, 1993 Meeting Page 3 G. Long Range Planning - Joe Robbins asked about the retreat that was scheduled to be held at the end of June. Wires got crossed and everyone showed up at different times and missed one another. 4. Parks and Recreation Activities. Nancy Norton; reported on behalf of the Parks Department. Nancy informed the commissioners about the Rhythm on the Rivers Festival and passed out brochures that explained all of the activities that will be taking place this weekend at Riverfront Park. The headliners were also discussed. She feels the event is well organized and everyone should enjoy it. Also the "Dinos Alive" display will be opening at the Little Rock Zoo next weekend, August 22nd. The tent decor is designed to look like when the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago. There is a gift shop sponsored by the Friends of the Zoo that will be selling dinosaurs items. The Friends of the Zoo have put up funds for the display and the money generated will go back into improvements for the Zoo. The outdoor pool at the War Memorial Fitness Center is close to being approved by the Health Department. It should be opening soon. At the last meeting an update on Capitol Avenue was requested. Mark Webre visited with the consultants on the Capitol Avenue project and they looked at what it would take for the in-�,�lation of the streetscape on the end of Capitol Avenue where the post office is being built. By starting on this end of Capitol Avenue a lot of money can be saved by working in conjunction with the construction of the post office. The new post office will be finished in the fall of 1994. Liz Williams Eldridge came into the meeting at this. The construction will be the two blocks of Ferry to Commerce Streets. The starting time for design of streetscape will be January 15th. Once the post office is finished there will be a grand opening of the post office and the beginning of Capitol Avenue. Minutes July 10, 1993 Meeting Page 4 Mark Webre reported that the Southwest Little Rock Complex is on track. The police precinct should be open in October and the Recreation Center should be completed in December. The Board of Directors still needs to approve money to purchase furniture for the recreation complex. The complex is located on Baseline Road next to St. Theresa Church. 4. Miscellaneous. Joesphine Graham stated that she feels the City Beautiful Commission should be concerned about the new trash pickup schedule. She feels like it should be picked up more than once a week. Liz Williams Eldridge suggested that Mrs. Graham should attend a City Board Meeting and voice her opinion. Liz also suggested that long range planning be discussed instead of a regular City Beautiful Commission Meeting one month. Steve Cato recommended that the commission wait until Merle Seamon returns and suggest this to him. 5. Adjournment. Joesphine Graham made a motion to adjourn. Joe Robbins seconded the motion. All members were in favor. The City Re�utiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, August 10, 1993 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 July meeting. 3. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids B. Winterfest C. Lighting D. Awards E. Litter Awareness Campaign F. Adopt A Park G. Long Range Planning 4. Parks and Recreation Activities - Truman Tolefree 5. Miscellaneous 6. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770