1 00:00:29,665 --> 00:00:31,665 [Roll call] 2 00:00:45,627 --> 00:00:49,227 Committee Chair: Whoever is from administration 3 00:00:49,443 --> 00:00:52,543 that would like to come and talk on the update of the park, 4 00:00:52,543 --> 00:00:58,523 you are hereby asked to come up and please present, 5 00:00:58,523 --> 00:01:00,923 thank you so much. 6 00:01:27,135 --> 00:01:30,735 Speaker: Gerald services performed an investigation, 7 00:01:31,303 --> 00:01:33,475 and what we found is two storm drains 8 00:01:33,475 --> 00:01:37,430 that were stopped up and also a damaged drain pipe. 9 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:39,479 What we did to remediate the issue is we cleaned out 10 00:01:39,479 --> 00:01:42,443 those storm drains, wash the lines, 11 00:01:42,443 --> 00:01:44,976 we also repaired the damaged storm drain. 12 00:01:44,976 --> 00:01:48,869 Went by the day after it had rained, 13 00:01:48,869 --> 00:01:52,160 there was no pooling, so we will continue 14 00:01:52,160 --> 00:01:59,216 to monitor the area to make sure there are no more issues. 15 00:02:04,955 --> 00:02:11,555 Committee Chair: Thank you for that, do we have any questions? 16 00:02:17,643 --> 00:02:21,783 The next item on our agenda is an update 17 00:02:21,783 --> 00:02:24,183 on the Bellevue Center. 18 00:02:38,182 --> 00:02:40,883 Speaker: I would like to introduce first 19 00:02:40,883 --> 00:02:44,776 from Memphis we have chief operating officer who 20 00:02:44,776 --> 00:02:51,976 is here with us, and also deputy director from the Memphis Parks. 21 00:02:58,363 --> 00:03:00,843 Speaker: Bellevue Tennis Center is undergoing renovations 22 00:03:00,843 --> 00:03:06,389 and repairs right now, these are indoors in the tennis hut 23 00:03:06,389 --> 00:03:09,107 and also around the tennis hut which 24 00:03:09,107 --> 00:03:12,403 will result in resurfacing the parking lot, 25 00:03:12,403 --> 00:03:16,185 putting an observation deck in, and so far 26 00:03:16,185 --> 00:03:19,715 I was there twice last week. 27 00:03:19,715 --> 00:03:22,983 They had demolished the bathrooms in preparation 28 00:03:22,983 --> 00:03:26,583 to reconfigure for the college, they 29 00:03:27,110 --> 00:03:30,237 have also pulled the carpet up in the office area 30 00:03:30,237 --> 00:03:33,379 to resurface the flooring and make it all match. 31 00:03:33,379 --> 00:03:36,979 They have also removed anything that 32 00:03:37,230 --> 00:03:41,783 would prevent them from getting a smooth coat of paint on their. 33 00:03:41,783 --> 00:03:44,403 We removed all of our things from the building, 34 00:03:44,403 --> 00:03:49,243 we have a pod outside and we will just keep it there until we 35 00:03:49,243 --> 00:03:52,243 can move everything back in . 36 00:03:54,414 --> 00:03:58,123 We have had summer camp for the last nine weeks that wrapped up 37 00:03:58,123 --> 00:04:03,330 on July 31st on Friday, we have moved the children to North 38 00:04:03,330 --> 00:04:06,523 Tennis Center which has plenty of room to house all of the kids 39 00:04:06,523 --> 00:04:12,523 from Bellevue and on average we've had 50 to 60 kids there 40 00:04:12,523 --> 00:04:15,830 a day for the last nine weeks. 41 00:04:15,830 --> 00:04:21,315 They are having a great time, we plan on reopening the tennis 42 00:04:21,315 --> 00:04:25,118 center at Bellevue in January once the repairs and renovations 43 00:04:25,118 --> 00:04:29,353 are complete but we are also starting new programing 44 00:04:29,353 --> 00:04:34,753 for our Bellevue participants, including a men's cardio league, 45 00:04:35,355 --> 00:04:38,443 a women's league, we have teams that 46 00:04:38,443 --> 00:04:42,736 play at a Bellevue transferring there for the time being. 47 00:04:42,736 --> 00:04:46,936 Permanent contracts transferred for the time being 48 00:04:49,483 --> 00:04:54,583 and we are putting together some more things for children 49 00:04:54,583 --> 00:04:58,635 for the spring to host a grand opening at Bellevue 50 00:04:58,635 --> 00:05:01,739 and then have them play and show what 51 00:05:01,739 --> 00:05:06,523 they've learned over the course of the summer and the fall. 52 00:05:06,523 --> 00:05:13,123 Committee Chair: Can you tell me where those other places are? 53 00:05:17,360 --> 00:05:22,760 Speaker: Ridgeway road, we also have courts at Frazier, 54 00:05:25,893 --> 00:05:27,893 rice community center. 55 00:05:43,391 --> 00:05:47,111 We do not have programs in Frasier 56 00:05:47,111 --> 00:05:49,682 because that Tennis hut is closed. 57 00:05:49,682 --> 00:05:52,511 We hope to have repairs and renovations start 58 00:05:52,511 --> 00:06:00,311 on those in the fall, we've Been selected to apply for a grant 59 00:06:06,906 --> 00:06:12,906 so that the city doesn't have to bear the cost. 60 00:06:24,887 --> 00:06:28,487 Councilwoman Sutton: I want to applaud 61 00:06:32,711 --> 00:06:37,311 for what I say was amazing for the children, tennis 62 00:06:37,311 --> 00:06:40,911 players, non tennis players, everybody just 63 00:06:42,343 --> 00:06:47,143 came across all over Arkansas, everybody was here 64 00:06:47,391 --> 00:06:53,391 and it was just amazing to actually see it manifest, 65 00:06:54,175 --> 00:07:00,310 come to pass, and all the hard work that you all did. 66 00:07:00,310 --> 00:07:05,431 Tennis Memphis parks, all the work done collectively together 67 00:07:06,160 --> 00:07:08,375 to make this happen and I'm excited to see 68 00:07:08,375 --> 00:07:11,375 it evolve through the years. 69 00:07:11,511 --> 00:07:16,191 Our children had an opportunity to see pro tennis players hit 70 00:07:16,191 --> 00:07:20,911 with them, and some of us seasoned people also had 71 00:07:20,911 --> 00:07:27,511 the same opportunity , so it was just something that was needed. 72 00:07:31,575 --> 00:07:36,435 It gave everybody a different perspective on our future, 73 00:07:36,435 --> 00:07:43,635 how it should look and what it should look like moving forward 74 00:07:43,804 --> 00:07:44,304 . 75 00:07:44,304 --> 00:07:45,691 And then we manifest the vision. 76 00:07:45,691 --> 00:07:49,710 I'm just looking forward to more tournaments 77 00:07:49,710 --> 00:07:53,531 coming at left which because it's a beautiful facility. 78 00:07:53,531 --> 00:07:57,103 A lot of money and time was put into that facility 79 00:07:57,103 --> 00:08:00,911 for things like this on this spectrum to happen. 80 00:08:00,911 --> 00:08:03,911 Secondly, I'm excited about Bellevue 81 00:08:04,950 --> 00:08:07,571 and what is going on with the brick and mortar part, 82 00:08:07,571 --> 00:08:09,711 the renovation that is happening. 83 00:08:09,711 --> 00:08:13,224 I'm glad to hear about the lockers and the bathrooms, 84 00:08:13,224 --> 00:08:14,910 the paint. 85 00:08:14,910 --> 00:08:18,231 We had a meeting, we sat there and got the colors coordinated 86 00:08:18,231 --> 00:08:26,310 correctly to make sure they have the colors in there and that was 87 00:08:26,257 --> 00:08:29,257 so important to the director . 88 00:08:33,230 --> 00:08:36,583 I'm so glad that was able to happen, and to actually 89 00:08:36,583 --> 00:08:41,383 see Bellevue such an amazing tennis center evolve, 90 00:08:41,423 --> 00:08:46,570 and what is going to evolve in along with Jesse Turner and all 91 00:08:46,570 --> 00:08:49,611 the other extension that we have. 92 00:08:49,611 --> 00:08:55,611 This is a long time coming because Bellevue serves downtown 93 00:08:56,337 --> 00:09:01,357 and it was a very active community tennis center, 94 00:09:01,357 --> 00:09:06,700 just to see it was very unique with their programing 95 00:09:06,700 --> 00:09:12,551 because of where it sits in the middle of the heart of South 96 00:09:12,551 --> 00:09:18,551 Memphis where our babies can come in and experience tennis . 97 00:09:20,406 --> 00:09:25,255 What I want to ask is the CIP dollars come 98 00:09:25,255 --> 00:09:31,255 are we looking good with the CIP dollars moving forward? 99 00:09:32,500 --> 00:09:38,500 I want to know have you met with the architect . 100 00:09:59,711 --> 00:10:02,310 We wanted to make sure the dollars were 101 00:10:02,310 --> 00:10:05,701 implemented and set aside for such a facility, so thank you. 102 00:10:05,701 --> 00:10:10,501 What does it look like on their part? 103 00:10:11,591 --> 00:10:16,821 Speaker: We will be bringing the resolution to council 104 00:10:16,821 --> 00:10:22,221 for approval But the future of what sports look 105 00:10:48,665 --> 00:10:52,119 like in the park, we will be looking to enhance it even more 106 00:10:52,119 --> 00:10:58,119 not only this fiscal year, but in the coming Councilwoman 107 00:11:00,190 --> 00:11:03,201 Sutton: Shout out to John Boden and Bunny, good to see You. 108 00:11:03,201 --> 00:11:06,801 Tennis Memphis is evolving into something 109 00:11:08,799 --> 00:11:11,303 that I thought I would never see for the many years I've 110 00:11:11,303 --> 00:11:12,791 been playing tennis and I hope we 111 00:11:12,791 --> 00:11:15,159 can continue playing this partnership 112 00:11:15,159 --> 00:11:16,721 with the city of Memphis and make 113 00:11:16,721 --> 00:11:19,115 sure we set an example for our future and our children, 114 00:11:19,115 --> 00:11:21,371 this is a legacy for them, and we 115 00:11:21,371 --> 00:11:24,591 will be able to pass the torch on to them, 116 00:11:24,591 --> 00:11:26,991 so thank you chairman. 117 00:11:36,563 --> 00:11:38,630 Vice Chairman: What about the inside 118 00:11:38,630 --> 00:11:42,863 of the courts, the netting and the resurfacing? 119 00:11:45,454 --> 00:11:47,871 Speaker: That's what we will have the stakeholder meetings 120 00:11:47,871 --> 00:11:49,871 about . 121 00:11:59,894 --> 00:12:05,894 you and the councilwoman will be invited to those meetings. 122 00:12:08,667 --> 00:12:10,625 Speaker: What's happening now is mostly related 123 00:12:10,625 --> 00:12:14,471 to the welcome area, the entry color schemes and locker room 124 00:12:14,471 --> 00:12:21,710 as well, but I will send that over to you again. 125 00:12:21,191 --> 00:12:25,991 The allocated funding is 3.1 million, thank you Councilwoman. 126 00:12:37,791 --> 00:12:42,751 Before we wrap up, we are winding down some projects. 127 00:12:42,751 --> 00:12:46,711 I did have a video I just wanted to show on some construction 128 00:12:46,711 --> 00:12:49,111 projects, if we could. 129 00:12:51,471 --> 00:12:57,471 Committee Chair: I think we have time, please, go ahead. 130 00:12:58,120 --> 00:13:00,120 [Video plays] 131 00:13:01,455 --> 00:13:03,247 Speaker: These are all very active projects 132 00:13:03,247 --> 00:13:07,771 that we have going on, the Accelerate Memphis dollars. 133 00:13:07,771 --> 00:13:13,171 This is Frazier Park, right outside of Ed Rice. 134 00:13:14,471 --> 00:13:18,551 Speaker: Some of these videos we've taken over the past few 135 00:13:18,551 --> 00:13:22,150 weeks, there has been more progress since then and we have 136 00:13:22,150 --> 00:13:26,815 a condensed timeline that shows the final product . 137 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:35,524 Speaker: The pavilion is back there in the back 138 00:13:35,524 --> 00:13:37,524 looking all illustrious. 139 00:13:42,687 --> 00:13:45,799 Speaker: There's been 16 parking spots added to Glenview as part 140 00:13:45,799 --> 00:13:51,799 of this project , and that is a Glenview Park pavilion. 141 00:13:56,470 --> 00:14:00,247 Here we have Pine View Hill Park, 142 00:14:01,106 --> 00:14:03,968 this is one of the larger playgrounds 143 00:14:03,968 --> 00:14:05,968 that's Being constructed. 144 00:14:07,571 --> 00:14:11,771 Also, the landscaping improvements as well as 145 00:14:13,131 --> 00:14:16,767 parking improvements adjacent to the golf course, which 146 00:14:16,767 --> 00:14:18,303 has really seen a renaissance. 147 00:14:18,303 --> 00:14:22,191 We had a record number of rounds at Pine Hill 148 00:14:22,191 --> 00:14:25,411 this last year so thank you to Councilman Ford 149 00:14:25,411 --> 00:14:29,611 for his leadership on that particular project, 150 00:14:29,631 --> 00:14:32,310 and a record July. 151 00:14:34,271 --> 00:14:39,158 Gooch Park Pavilion, this park means a lot to many of us 152 00:14:39,158 --> 00:14:41,687 for a number of reasons, certainly we 153 00:14:41,687 --> 00:14:44,864 want to acknowledge the work of the late Joanne 154 00:14:44,864 --> 00:14:49,550 Street of Hollywood University, better known as Hub. 155 00:14:49,550 --> 00:14:54,577 This is a pavilion project we work with the community 156 00:14:54,577 --> 00:14:57,564 on, as you can see accessibility improvements 157 00:14:57,564 --> 00:15:01,710 and here we have Westwood Pool. 158 00:15:01,710 --> 00:15:04,967 Essentially a couple weeks ago, we have since 159 00:15:04,967 --> 00:15:09,519 continued the cleaning, we've got inspections set for today, 160 00:15:09,519 --> 00:15:12,970 so we are hoping to hit substantial completion 161 00:15:12,970 --> 00:15:14,791 and we will be working alongside Councilman 162 00:15:14,791 --> 00:15:17,617 Ford for the grand opening celebration, 163 00:15:17,617 --> 00:15:20,531 but certainly Westwood residents and community, 164 00:15:20,531 --> 00:15:22,641 all the stakeholders are really excited 165 00:15:22,641 --> 00:15:27,310 about this particular project for a lot of reasons. 166 00:15:27,310 --> 00:15:30,111 The Park pavilion is being constructed in South Memphis 167 00:15:30,111 --> 00:15:35,511 area on Elsie Road adjacent to the existing playground, 168 00:15:35,981 --> 00:15:38,187 we are really excited about this project 169 00:15:38,187 --> 00:15:40,100 as well which is going to provide 170 00:15:40,100 --> 00:15:45,401 more opportunities for gathering and play in South Memphis. 171 00:15:50,351 --> 00:15:53,351 It's for all of us! 172 00:15:55,310 --> 00:15:58,631 That brings us to a close. 173 00:15:59,800 --> 00:16:01,591 I just wanted to share that with you all so 174 00:16:01,591 --> 00:16:05,191 we could give real time updates. 175 00:16:07,271 --> 00:16:12,671 Committee Chair: That looks great, thank you for that . 176 00:16:18,231 --> 00:16:22,571 Well done, and thank you for pushing tennis. 177 00:16:22,571 --> 00:16:24,571 We are adjourned.