From: N&E Neighborhood Council
To: City Clerk Dept User
Subject: Public Comment Item # R-3
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:05:08 PM
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Hi,
Because this item is so far down on the agenda and I leave for work at 6:00am, here is my comment on R-3 and using Wendell Park as the pilot program.
I was born and raised around the corner from Wendell Park and have fond memories of the park. My older brother played little league there, we played on the swings, slide and merry-go- round, until they broke and the City removed them. When I returned to living back in the North & East, I attended a meeting by the then Superintendent of Parks, (we are now on the 3rd one) and they talked of fixing up Wendell Park but nothing ever happened. In 2017, we were awarded a KaBoom grant for a new play area. Then in 2019, Target brought us the two mini pitch courts where the old basketball half courts used to be. Completing the grass area would bring the Wendell back to how it was when it was built back in the early 50's. I've already invited Tawfic Halaby to our March 27th meeting.
Thank you and look forward to working on this project.
Jan Mignone
President, North & East NC