We Need Your Help! Independence Parade and Picnic Approaches

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Administrator

We Need Your HelpThe 8th Annual Independence Parade and Picnic is almost here and we need your help to make this a celebration to remember.

Volunteers are critical to helping this event run smoothly and we can’t do it without your support.

If you can help in any of the following ways, please contact us or just show up on July 4th and come by the Milwood or Walnut Crossing Neighborhood Association booths and let us know you would like to lend a hand.

 

  • Deliver flyers around the neighborhood
  • Can loan a pop-up canopy (we can pickup and return if necessary)
  • Can loan a gas grill (we can pickup and return if necessary)
  • Help with morning setup
  • Help with afternoon break-down
  • Help with monitoring the food line
  • Help with grilling the food
  • just available to help with anything that needs to get done.

Thank you for your support in helping make this a great event.

Yes, I want to be a volunteer!

 

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Balcones Neighborhood Pool Schedule Under Threat

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Administrator

Parks and recreation department considers closing eight pools to cut costs in 2012 budget

The Parks and Recreation Department may close eight public pools in an effort to cut costs in its 2012 fiscal year budget. The move would save the department approximately $340,000, said Tom Nelson, aquatics division manager with the department.
The closures would effect the 2012 summer season, which typically runs from June through August. Pools in Northwest Austin facing closure include Balcones Neighborhood Pool and Kennemer Pool.

Balcones, a year-round facility, would be operated only during the summer.

Community members may voice their concerns or provide suggestions at www.austintexas.icanmakeitbetter.com.

The department will hold budget hearings on Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.

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July 4th Parade and Picnic

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Administrator

The 8th Annual Milwood and Walnut Crossing Independence Day Parade and Picnic happens again this July 4th. Details below.

10:00 am – Parade participants assemble at the Milwood Baptist Church Parking Lot

10:30 am – Parade begins (goes from Cabana to Eton)

11:00 am – Picnic lunch at Balcones District Park

11:30 am – Performance by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble

As always, we will have plenty of cold drinks, hot dogs, and hamburgers thanks to the generous sponsorships of neighborhood businesses and groups. You can purchase raffle tickets for great prizes. Be sure to renew your neighborhood association dues at the picnic or here.

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Trail Project on Hold

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Administrator

The Northern Walnut Creek Trail has been temporarily halted so that the City may work through some issues that were discovered on the plans while under construction. The City originally attempted to work through these issues with the contractor however some of the items discovered require time to resolve and it would be inappropriate to leave the contractor on hold for an extended period of time.

The City is now in the process of revising the plans and rebidding the project. The first priority is to ensure that the federal funding for this project has been preserved and to that end the City has worked with TXDOT and has ensured that the funding is available for rebidding.

The plans will be revised for bidding over the next 5 months and after bidding, we anticipate the successful contractor to be on site approximately 9 months from now or March of 2012. The project is expected to take approximately 10 months to complete or January of 2013.

In the interim, the current contractor is demobilizing and cleaning the site. Any issues with the site not completed by the contractor will be cleaned by City forces as soon as possible.

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Possible Near-By Off-Leash Trail

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Administrator

Announcing the first of 3 Community Input Meetings for the possibility of designating an off-leash trail at Yett Creek Park (Riata Vista Circle).

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department cordially invites the public to the upcoming community information and input meeting on a proposed off-leash trail for Yett Creek Park.  The meeting will be held on Monday, June 13, 2011, 6:00-7:30 pm, at Davis Elementary School Cafeteria, 5214 Duval Rd.

This meeting will provide information on the project proposal and possible design of the trail.  Stakeholders, community members and interested citizens will have the opportunity to provide their input regarding the project.

Questions regarding the meeting may be emailed to the project manager, D’Anne Williams at YettCreekParkTrail@ci.austin.tx.us

Victor Ovalle
Program Manager; Public Information and Marketing
Austin Parks and Recreation
work 512-974-6745
cell 512- 567-4746

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Stage 1 Water Use Schedule Currently in Effect

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Administrator

What does that mean to you? No operation of irrigation systems or hose-end sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Commercial and Multi-Family customers can continue to water on Tuesdays and Fridays

Single family homes have 2 watering days a week:

  • Odd addresses: Wednesdays and/or Saturdays
  • Even addresses: Thursdays and/or Sundays

Watering by sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed on your assigned day only before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

Hand watering is allowed anytime.

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City Council Candidate Forum

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Administrator

Tuesday, April 26, 2011, a candidate forum for City Council candidates will be held. It will focus on North Austin issues and is hosted by the North Austin Coalition of Neighborhoods.

6:30 p.m. doors open – “Meet and Greet” with Candidates
7:00 – 8:35 p.m. Candidates Forum for North Austin

Lanier High School, 1201 Payton Gin Road, Austin, TX 78758

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