2025-05-01 May 01, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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May 01, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Human Resources Training Room Page 7 of 8 • Creatwood Park – Nest Steps: Stone stack columns, deco fencing, archway, landscaping, mulch • River Line Park Splash Pad – Next Steps: Storm water, foundations • Village Green Bathroom & Playground – Next Steps: Retaining wall, plumbing, building pad. Anticipated complete date is July 2025 • Tolleson Park Aquatics – Next Steps: Complete demo, grade out to pad ready site, design work ongoing • Sports Lighting Conversion – Next Steps: Complete River Line (currently underway), complete Jonquil, complete Cobb • Library Restroom Renovations – Next Steps: First Floor Men’s Bathroom plus ADA bathroom • Other Projects – Tolleson Park Bridge Replacement: Construction documents have been approved; bid documents are being assembled to open project for bids in May 2025. Rose Garden Park Pavilion and Playground (CDBG): Currently in design with staff on the schedule for this week; anticipated date to open project for bids is Fall of 2025. Councilmember Lindley asked that the project updates presentation be placed on the city website in a prominent, easy-to-find place, possibly with a “Coming Soon” button. He also stated that the open house this past Monday was a huge success. There were many volunteers and city staff that did an awesome job. He also mentioned downtown signage for road closures. First Methodist Church has some good examples. He thanked all for the Jonquil Festival. It was very well-attended. Before the Fall Jonquil Festival, he would like the entrance across from City Hall near the library to remain open for local residents. The Pop up Legal clinic is Saturday. Mayor Pro Tem Gould had a great meeting with the Smyrna Business Association with the three principals from Campbell High School, Osborne High School, and Whitefield Academy. Councilmember Hines mentioned the busy weekend coming up with the Jonquil Jog, the Garden Tour, the Pop-up Legal Clinic. She attended the Council for Quality Growth in place of Councilmember Lindley. She brought Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director. Councilmember Pickens had a meeting with Kevin Moore this week. The remaining Campbell land will be sold off – around 2- acres. All of that land is in the city. They talked about developing some of it and preserving some of it. Councilmember Oglesby said the Smyrna Elite Track team represented the city well at the state championships. He attended the Jonquil Festival with his son, and he really enjoyed it. Juneteenth Festival is coming, and he has fielded calls, texts, and emails every day. He will have a meeting with the community volunteers. The Smyrna Public Art Committee will have a meeting tomorrow at 11:30 AM. Mayor Norton mentioned that in front of Zucca they want to place a Jonquil there, so Robert Harrison may be presenting some ideas tomorrow. Mother’s Day weekend is when the fire hydrant art work will begin. Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator, stated that Richard Garland will be filling in for her at the council meeting so she can attend a recognition for her daughter’s soccer team. She asked that if council has been sending emails to Joe Bennett to please begin sending those items to her. 6. Executive Session (As Needed) Councilmember Latonia P. Hines made a motion Enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel; seconded by Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.