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From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:48 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Fountain Project in MacArthur Park
Brian,
I am starting to work again on the fountain project. I have met with a contractor to get a bid on sealing the pool. His
recommendation is to seal it in black for safety. Also, he has offered a good deal on a 2,000 pound 6' cast iron urn
fountain. I have attached an image of it, along with the image approved by the Historic District Commission. Two
questions for you: 1) What is your personal opinion of the design and 2) Would this design have to be approved or does it
fit the "urn" design already approved? Thanks.
Stephan McAteer, Director
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MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 E. 9th St,
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4593 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritahe.com
fountain item discovery
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From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:16 AM
To: 'sibell'
Subject: RE: fountain item discovery
discussions with me are appropriate, but not with your other commissioners. The sidewalk, based on the
exposed aggregate, was installed sometime between 1970 and 1985. Exposed aggregate fell out of fashion by
that later date.
Brian
-----Original Message -----
From: sibell [mailto:sibell@aristotle.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:24 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: fountain item discovery
When was the sidewalk installed?
Are comments appropriate at this point?
Susan
10/11 /2006
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Minyard, Brian
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 4:46 PM
To: 'Carolyn Newbern'
Subject: RE: FW: fountains
It was supposed to be more diplomatic than that. Sorry.
Brian
-----Original Message----- -
From: Carolyn Newbern [mailto:clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 3:17 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Re: FW: fountains
Duly chastened.
Carolyn
"Minyard, Brian" <BMinyard a[�7 ittlerock.org> wrote
Commissioners and fellow Staff,
In response to an email from a commissioner, the HDC should review the applications as
submitted, not attempt to redesign the applications. If you deem the proposed
improvement is or is not compatible with the district, you should state why in the meeting
and vote accordingly. Please reference the Sec. of the Interior standards and the
Guidelines for assistance in preparing your questions for Staff and the Applicant in
preparation for your vote.
Brian
11/13/2006
Minyard, Brian
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:02 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
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Brian,
I will be out of the office Friday, October 20, through Monday, October 23. I should
return by Tuesday afternoon. Is there anything more that you need from me before I leave?
Also, I seem to recall that Carolyn had some concerns about the height of the four -tiered
fountain. I have found a design for a cast aluminum urn on a concrete base that is only
65" in height (16" shorter than the other fountain). I have attached it for your review.
I would still rather have the first fountain, but would accept the urn. Thanks.
Stephan McAteer
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Minyard, Brian
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 7:24 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
Here is the link to an alternate fountain that we would consider for the project. Carolyn mentioned
the urn in front of the museum and she also raised questions about the height of the four -tiered
fountain. This design features a cast aluminum urn on a lion pedestal made of concrete. The total
height is 65" (16" less than the fountain). I don't think we would want to include spray ring along the
top of the urn. Water sprays out the center and also out of each of the lion mouths.
http://www.finegardenproducts.com/fgp/index.cfm?
fuseaction=customer. prod uct&prod uct_code=AR%2DARB1001 &category_code=FO%2DCast%
20Aluminum#
Stephan
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From: Carolyn Newbern [clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:24 AM
To: Minyard, Brian; Roger Williams
Subject: Fwd: MacArthur Park Photos
Brian:
Sorry you weren't at this morning's meeting. I had intended to share some thoughts with you regarding
Roger's photos --so here they are in e-mail.
After I looked at the two photos, I thought I should review the Guidelines for potential guidance. Page
14 holds the principal goal of "protecting the unique and valued qualities... emphasis ...on preservation of
urban design... landscapes. Important words to remember are Repair, Retain, Maintain, Protect." Next I
found on page 63 the Secretary's standard that "...new construction shall not destroy historic
materials... shall be differentiated from old..." Guidelines later include "...should not be too imitative of
historic styles... rarely successful on a new building."
So: the off -center pond is historic, with (we assume) historic border of brick and concrete and with an
historic hand-crafted fountain. Should any treatment of the pond and fountain be directed to restoring,
as closely as possible, what was originally there? One has to speculate on the design of the fountain
basin, but it must not have been multi -tiered cast metal, or surely we would have had photographic
evidence of that. Wasn't the concrete + quartz ("Arkansas diamonds") mix popular in the '20's for
planters, bird baths, perhaps fountains? The portion of the base still existing in the pond looks like that
concrete/quartz mix.
In the discussions with the applicant, has the issue of filtration of the water been addressed? ...other
mechanical issues? Will that impact the ultimate .design?
Has the depth issue been resolved from code perspective?
The cold air activated my mind, earlier than usual!
Carolyn
Note: forwarded message attached.
11/13/2006
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Minyard, Brian
From: Roger Williams [qqa@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:30 AM
To: Carolyn Newbern; Minyard, Brian
Subject: Re: MacArthur Park Photos
Do we know (or think) it was ever actually a "fountain" or was it always just a fish pond? In recent years, at least,
there has just been a single stream of water shooting up. Perhaps that's all there ever was, and it was just there
for aeration.
If there was never a true fountain located in the pond, then I would probably question the appropriateness of
adding one now. I realize that still leaves the question of what to do with the current pond (i.e. code and safety
issues, etc.). I don't have a problem with a new fountain, but maybe it should be located somewhere else.
Just a few thoughts.
Roger
----- Original Message -----
From: Carolyn Newbern
To: Brian Minyard. ; Ro.ger Williams
Sent: Friday, October 13, 206 10:24 AM
Subject: Fwd: MacArthur Park Photos
Brian:
Sorry you weren't at this morning's meeting. I had intended to share some thoughts with you regarding
Roger's photos --so here they are in e-mail.
After I looked at the two photos, I thought I should review the Guidelines for potential guidance. Page
14 holds the principal goal of "protecting the unique and valued qualities... emphasis ...on preservation
of urban design... landscapes. Important words to remember are Repair, Retain, Maintain, Protect."
Next I found on page 63 the Secretary's standard that "...new construction shall not destroy historic
materials... shall be differentiated from old..." Guidelines later include "...should not be too imitative
of historic styles... rarely successful on a new building."
So: the off -center pond is historic, with (we assume) historic border of brick and concrete and with an
historic hand-crafted fountain. Should any treatment of the pond and fountain be directed to restoring,
as closely as possible, what was originally there? One has to speculate on the design of the fountain
basin, but it must not have been multi -tiered cast metal, or surely we would have had photographic
evidence of that. Wasn't the concrete + quartz ("Arkansas diamonds") mix popular in the '20's for
planters, bird baths, perhaps fountains? The portion of the base still existing in the pond looks like
that concrete/quartz mix.
In the discussions with the applicant, has the issue of filtration of the water been addressed? ...other
mechanical issues? Will that impact the ultimate design?
Has the depth issue been resolved from code perspective?
The cold air activated my mind, earlier than usual!
11/13/2006
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Carolyn
Note: forwarded message attached.
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From: Roger Williams [qqa@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 3:06 PM
To: Carolyn Newbern; Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Photos
Carolyn, Brian,
Attached are two photos of MacArthur Park. The first s10, 1975 Gazette photo. The
shows the fountain in an Aug.
second is a ca. 1900 photo from the Sunday May
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Roger
Roger Williams
Executive Director
Quapaw Quarter Association
A Local Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
1206 S. Main St. -
P. O. Box 165023
Little Rock, AR 72216
501.371.0075
501.374.8142 (fax)
www.qua.paw,com
qqa@quapaw.com
11/13/2006
Minyard, Brian
From: sibeli@aristotle.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:23 AM
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Subject: RE: fountain item discovery
Was there an earlier sidewalk?
Original Message:
From: Minyard,-Brian BMinyard@littlerock.org
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:16:14 -0500
To: sibell@aristotle.net
Subject: RE: fountain item discovery
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-----Original Message-----
From: sibell [mailto:sibell@aristotle.net]
Sent; Tuesday, October 10 ,2006 24 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject; fountain item discovery
When was the sidewalk installed?
Are comments appropriate at this point?
Susan
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From: sibell [sibell@aristotle.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:29 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: fountain discovery
Brian,
The Tower Building (19th century), the pool (early 20th century), and the sidewalk (late 20th century) are unrelated,
and represent different eras. Urn and Victorian fountains suggest the past. A contemporary though not ultra-
modern fountain could represent the 21st century. The fountain could be placed on the west end of the pool, and
viewed from east to west, where the sidewalk curves -around the pool.
Safety concern: The pool is flush with the ground. Small children could easily slip over the edge into a depth of
30 inches of water. I would suggest less depth for a reflection pool that does not have a raised edge, or an
unobtrusive barrier of some sort.
Also, I am sending you photos of the pool with the fountain, taken in the 1930's. I am also sending you the plans
for a rose garden surrounding a pool in MacArthur Park. It could be the same pool. I will get the hard copies to
you tomorrow afternoon.
Susan
11/13/2006
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Minyard, Brian
From: Roger Williams [qqa@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:05 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Cc: Carolyn Newbern
Subject: Re: MacArthur Park Fountain
I have finished looking through all my files. There definitely was a Ninth Street gate - I found that photo.
However, from the photo, it appears to be at the current Ninth Street entrance (near Commerce). So
unfortunately it doesn't anwser our question. But it does show the gate and fence. Also found a newspaper
photo from 1976 showing staff of Museum of Sciehce/History cleaning out the "fish pond" (fountain). Doesn't
appear to have changed at all in 30 years.
Also have a copy of an 1885 hand -drawn sketch of the arsenal grounds. It indicates an entrance gate and sentry
station directly in front of the current arsenal building (which would be near Sherman). However, I have no photo
indicating this. Maybe more digging through Stephan's files could turn up something.
I don't have a scanner here at the office, but I do at home. I will try to scan these this afternoon or evening and
send to you.
Roger
----- Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian
To: Roger Williams
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 9:17 AM
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
thanks for your reply. here is the jpeg that I sent to the commissioners. the red line is the from the center of
Sherman to the center of the tower and the yellow line is from the tower to 9th street. personally, I am not sure,
with out measuring, that the current sidewalk is exactly perpendicular to the arsenal building. But the pool is
straddling both of these lines. Personally, I do not think that moving a 70 year old pool is a good idea either.
I would be interested to know if there was a gate on 9th at Sherman. It would explain some things. However,
Boyd Maher's comment at the hearing was quite compelling: " there are different periods of significance here;
the arsenal building, the establishment of the park, the installation of the pool; the 1920's fountain.... He made
the point that you would not have to put in a fountain that matched any of the periods of significance, in fact you
would put in a contemporary fountain if you wanted."
just food for thought. if you would like to weigh informally, please do.
Brian
-----Original Message -----
From: Roger Williams [mailto:gga@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:42 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Cc: Carolyn Newbern
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
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Brian,
Carolyn mentioned to me that you had made an interesting observation regarding the positioning of the
fountain in relation to the sidewalk and to Sherman St. That is a very interesting theory. I seem to recall
seeing a photo that showed a wrought iron fence along the Ninth Street side of the park. I will need to
find that photo, but if that's the case, it is possible there was an entrance gate that might have been
centered on Sherman Street. If that was the. case, that might help explain the placement of the fountain.
(You or Stephan may already know all of this, I don't know.) Still doesn't really explain why the sidewalk
would line up differently, but maybe that was put in after the gate was removed. Or a tribute to
incompetence of local politicians and city employees (no offense). Who knows.
Anyway, I pulled out 4 "fat" folders on MacArthur Park. Lots of newspaper clippings and photos. Haven't
had a chance to look through them yet, so will let you know if I find more goodies. But you are welcome
to come by an peruse them sometime.
know that there was some mentioned earlier about possibly relocating the fountain. However, in light of
this information, I would be opposed to that. Aesthetics aside, its location is historical. I don't think it is
our place to second-guess and try to "fix" what we might today deem a "mistake". The fact that it's off -
center, just adds to its character and quirkiness, and makes for a colorful story (or mystery) to tell visitors.
Roger
11/13/2006
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From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 9:17 AM
To: 'Roger Williams'
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
thanks for your reply. here is the jpeg that I sent to the commissioners. the red line is the from the center of
Sherman to the center of the tower and the yellow line is from the tower to 9th street. personally, I am not sure,
with out measuring, that the current sidewalk is exactly perpendicular to the arsenal building. But the pool is
straddling both of these lines. Personally, I do not think that moving a 70 year old pool is a good idea either.
I would be interested to know if there was a gate on 9th at Sherman. It would explain some things. However,
Boyd Maher's comment at the hearing was quite compelling: " there are different periods of significance here; the
arsenal building, the establishment of the park, the installation of the pool; the 1920's fountain.... He made the
point that you would not have to put in a fountain that matched any of the periods of significance, in fact you
would put in a contemporary fountain if you wanted."
just food for thought. if you would like to weigh in formally, please do.
Brian
-----Original Message -----
From: Roger Williams [mailto:gga@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:42 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Cc: Carolyn Newbern
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
Carolyn mentioned to me that you had made an interesting observation regarding the positioning of the
fountain in relation to the sidewalk and to Sherman St. That is a very interesting theory. I seem to recall
seeing a photo that showed a wrought iron fence along the Ninth Street side of the park. I will need to find
that photo, but if that's the case, it is possible there was an entrance gate that might have been centered
on Sherman Street. If that was the case, that might help explain the placement of the fountain. (You or
Stephan may already know all of this, I don't know.) Still doesn't really explain why the sidewalk would line
up differently, but maybe that was put in after the gate was removed. Or a tribute to incompetence of local
politicians and city employees (no offense). Who knows.
Anyway, I pulled out 4 "fat" folders on MacArthur Park. Lots of newspaper clippings and photos. Haven't
had a chance to look through them yet, so will let you know if I find more goodies. But you are welcome to
come by an peruse them sometime.
I know that there was some mentioned earlier about possibly relocating the fountain. However, in light of
this information, I would be opposed to that. Aesthetics aside, its location is historical. I don't think it is our
place to second-guess and try to "fix" what we might today deem a "mistake". The fact that it's off -center,
just adds to its character and quirkiness, and rriakes for a colorful story (or mystery) to tell visitors.
Roger
11/13/2006
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Minyard, Brian
From: Carolyn Newbern [clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:16 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Re: fountain item discovery
Very interesting. Wonder how that concept could be reinforced by creative design.
Carolyn
"Minyard, Brian" <BMinyarr1(i,*1f1erock.org> wrote:
I was looking at the fountain and pool placement on our gis in my office. In the jpeg below, the yellow
line is the line of the sidewalk from the center of the tower to 9th street. The Red line, is the line from the
center of the tower to the center of Sherman street. Look at the pool now. It is as if the persons that
placed the pool spanned the difference of the two lines in order to link the structure with both Sherman
Street and 9th Street. Things that make you go hummm...
Please do not discuss this revelation amongst yourselves, but do feel free to call me and ask me any
questions you wish.
Brian Minyard
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Minyard, Brian
From: Carolyn Newbern [clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:16 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Re: fountain item discovery
Very interesting. Wonder how that concept could be reinforced by creative design.
Carolyn
"Minyard, Brian" <BMinyard@1itt1erock.org> wrote:
I was looking at the fountain and pool placement on -our gis in my office. In the jpeg below, the yellow
line is the line of the sidewalk from the center of the tower to 9th street. The Red line, is the line from the
center of the tower to the center of Sherman street. Look at the pool now. It is as if the persons that
placed the pool spanned the difference of the two lines in order to link the structure with both Sherman
Street and 9th Street. Things that make you go hummm...
Please do not discuss this revelation amongst yourselves, but do feel free to call me and ask me any
questions you wish.
Brian Minyard
371-4789
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- Minyard, Brian
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:25 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
I have a Board member who has given money to help put a fountain in the small pond area in the
front of the museum. Mark Webre has already looked over the proposed cast aluminum fountain and
expressed his approval. We do not have any photographs of what the original fountain looked like.
Matt Gardner has told me that he was told an old caretaker at the park hand -fashioned a fountain in
the 1920s, but that has long since been removed. As you can see, the proposed fountain is a 4-tier
Victorian era fountain (replica) that we believe would be representative of the turn of the century. Do
we need to go before the Historic District Commission for approval or is this considered a repair and
therefore not subject to your approval?
Stephan McAteer
Executive Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 e. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4593 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
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Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:25 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
I have a Board member who has given money to help put a fountain in the small
pond area in the front of the museum. Mark Webre has already looked over the
proposed cast aluminum fountain and expressed his approval. We do not have any
photographs of what the original fountain looked like. Matt Gardner has told me that he
was told an old caretaker at the park hand -fashioned a fountain in the 1920s, but that
has long since been removed. As you can see, the proposed fountain is a 4-tier
Victorian era fountain (replica) that we believe would be representative of the turn of the
century. Do we need to go before the Historic District Commission for approval or is
this considered a repair and therefore not subject to your approval?
Stephan McAteer
Executive Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 e. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4593 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com '
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From: Carolyn Newbern [clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:47 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Re: FW: Site visit
Thanks! Sometimes a site visit is more important that other times.
Carolyn
"Minyard, Brian" <BMinyard@littlerock.org> wrote:
I would add to visit the Auditorium for the east side lofts, as well
Brian Minyard
-----Original Message -----
From: Carolyn Newbern [mailto:clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:42 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Site visit
Brian:
Would you please ask the other commissioners to make a site visit to the grounds of the
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, and to stand north of the pond, facing the
Museum, and register the relative relationship of the pond to the building and to the sidewalks?
I want everyone to be aware of these relationships.
Carolyn
11/13/2006
Minyard, Brian
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:42 AM
To: 'Roger Williams'
Subject: RE: items for October 9th
thanks, that is on the radar screen and will be discussed in the meeting.
Brian
-----Original Message ----
From: Roger Williams [mailto:gga@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:29 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Cc: Carolyn Newbern
Subject: Re: items for October 9th
Brian,
I do have one concern about the proposed fountain in MacArthur Park,
primarily about the "pond" where the fountain will be installed. I feel
that the five-ft. depth presents a real safety issue. I actually never
realized the pond was that deep until I rroticed it last week without any
water in it. If we want to promote the use of the park by families and
children, that is certainly something we should think about.
I would request that the applicant and the Commission explore the
feasibility (and appropriateness) of filling in the pond to a more standard
fountain depth (12-18 inches).
Thanks,
Roger Williams
Executive Director
Quapaw Quarter Association
A Local Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
1206 S. Main St.
P. 0. Box 165023
Little Rock, AR 72216
501.371.0075
501.374.8142 (fax)
www.quapaw.com
qqa@quapaw.com
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From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 z:18 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
The signs have been posted. Thanks for your help.
Stephan
-----Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:40 PM
To: Mcateer, Steve
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
yes, you must go before the Historic District Commission to get this.approved. Friday is the deadline for
the October meeting. our applications are online.
For Historic District info and Guidelines:
Please go to our website - littlerock.org
Go to departments
Go to Planning and Development
Go to the Boards and Commissions in the left hand table of contents.
Click on Historic District Commission in the left hand table of contents
Click on the links for the Guidelines, Map, or applications.
Please let me know if there are any questions
Brian Minyard
-----Original Message -----
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:25 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
I have a Board member who has given money to help put a fountain in the small pond area
in the front of the museum. Mark Webre has already looked over the proposed cast aluminum
fountain and expressed his approval. We do not have any photographs of what the original
fountain looked like. Matt Gardner has told me that he was told an old caretaker at the park
hand -fashioned a fountain in the 1920s, but that has long since been removed. As you can
see, the proposed fountain is a 4-tier Victorian era fountain (replica) that we believe would be
representative of the turn of the century. - Do we need to go before the Historic District
Commission for approval or is this considered a repair and therefore not subject to your
approval?
Stephan McAteer
Executive Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 e. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4593 FAX
www. a rkm i t ita ry h e rita g e. co m
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Minyard, Brian
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 11:44 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
Since we are part of the City, we are immune from lawsuits. And the pond is on City grounds
-----Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 11:32 AM
To: Mcateer, Steve
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
not on our part. I could not say on your part though. I placed the legal ad and you are definitely on the agenda for the
October 9, agenda. You will be item #1.
Brian
-----Original Message -----
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 9:43 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
Great presentation this morning. I look forward to looking over the material this weekend
and would enjoy copies of the different studies when it is convenient. One dimension on the
pond that I neglected to send you last week is the depth. We have drained it now and it
appears to be between 36" and 42" deep.- Does this present any type of safety or liability
issue?
Stephan
-----Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4`.40 PM
To: Mcateer, Steve
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
yes, you must go before the Historic District Commission to get this approved. Friday is the
deadline for the October meeting. our applications are online.
For Historic District info and Guidelines:
Please go to our website - littlerock.org
Go to departments
Go to Planning and Development
Go to the Boards and Commissions in the deft hand table of contents.
Click on Historic District Commission in the left hand table of contents
Click on the links for the Guidelines, Map, or applications.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Brian Minyard
-----Original Message -----
From: Mcateer, Steve
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From: Carolyn Newbern [clnewbern@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:16 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: Re: fountain item discovery
Very interesting. Wonder how that concept could be reinforced by creative design.
Carolyn
"Minyard, Brian" <BMinyarc1`c,1itt1erock.org> wrote:
I was looking at the fountain and pool placement on our gis in my office. In the jpeg below, the yellow
line is the line of the sidewalk from the center of the tower to 9th street. The Red line, is the line from the
center of the tower to the center of Sherman street. Look at the pool now. It is as if the persons that
placed the pool spanned the difference of the two lines in order to link the structure with both Sherman
Street and 9th Street. Things that make you go hummm...
Please do not discuss this revelation amongst yourselves, but do feel free to call me and ask me any
questions you wish.
Brian Minyard
371-4789
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Minyard, Brian
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:10 PM
To: Mcateer, Steve; Weldon, Debra; Bm yahoo (E-mail); Bozynski, Tony; Carolyn Newbern (E-
mail); Kay Tatum (E-mail); Kay Tatum 2 (E-mail); Marsahll Peters Work (E-mail); Marshall
Peters main (E-mail); Minyard, Brian; Susan Bell (E-mail); Wesley Walls (E-mail)
Subject: fountain item discovery
I was looking at the fountain and pool placement on our gis in my office. In the jpeg below, the yellow line is the line of the
sidewalk from the center of the tower to 9th street. The Red line, is the line from the center of the tower to the center of
Sherman street. Look at the pool now. It is as if the persons that placed the pool spanned the difference of the two lines
in order to link the structure with both Sherman Street and 9th Street. Things that make you go hummm...
Please do not discuss this revelation amongst yourselves, but do feel free to call me and ask me any questions you wish.
Brian Minyard
371-4789
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From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 9:01 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
I just faxed you the application material to 371-6863. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks for your
assistance.
Stephan
-----Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:40 PM
To: Mcateer, Steve
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
yes, you must go before the Historic District Commission to get this approved. Friday is the deadline for
the October meeting. our applications are online.
For Historic District info and Guidelines:
Please go to our website - littlerock.org
Go to departments
Go to Planning and Development
Go to the Boards and Commissions in the left hand table of contents.
Click on Historic District Commission in the left hand table of contents
Click on the links for the Guidelines, Map, or applications.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Brian Minyard
-----Original Message -----
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:25 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
I have a Board member who has given money to help put a fountain in the small pond area
in the front of the museum. Mark Webre has already looked over the proposed cast aluminum
fountain and expressed his approval. We do not have any photographs of what the original
fountain looked like. Matt Gardner has told me that he was told an old caretaker at the park
hand -fashioned a fountain in the 1920s, but that has long since been removed. As you can
see, the proposed fountain is a 4-tier Victorian era fountain (replica) that we believe would be
representative of the turn of the century. Do we need to go before the Historic District
Commission for approval or is this considered a repair and therefore not subject to your
approval?
Stephan McAteer
Executive Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 e. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4593 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
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Minyard, Brian
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:02 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
Thanks Brian. Can I download the application and just fax it to you?
-----Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:40 PM
To: Mcateer, Steve
Subject: RE: MacArthur Park Fountain
yes, you must go before the Historic District Commission to get this approved. Friday is the deadline for
the October meeting. our applications are online.
For Historic District info and Guidelines:
Please go to our website - littlerock.org
Go to departments
Go to Planning and Development
Go to the Boards and Commissions in the left hand table of contents.
Click on Historic District Commission in the left hand table of contents
Click on the links for the Guidelines, Map, or applications.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Brian Minyard
-----Original Message -----
From: Mcateer, Steve
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 4:25 PM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: MacArthur Park Fountain
Brian,
I have a Board member who has given money to help put a fountain in the small pond area
in the front of the museum. Mark Webre has already looked over the proposed cast aluminum
fountain and expressed his approval. We do not have any photographs of what the original
fountain looked like. Matt Gardner has told me that he was told an old caretaker at the park
hand -fashioned a fountain in the 1920s, but that has long since been removed. As you can
see, the proposed fountain is a 4-tier Victorian era fountain (replica) that we believe would be
representative of the turn of the century. Do we need to go before the Historic District
Commission for approval or is this considered a repair and therefore not subject to your
approval?
Stephan McAteer
Executive Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 e. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4593 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
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