| Dear Neighbors,
One of the things I love about Austin is the importance we place on public input. That's why I strive in each of my newsletters to inform and engage you in the many decisions before the city. This issue is no exception. Please read below for details on upcoming ways to get involved.
My staff and I are proud to serve as a resource for you and welcome the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships in the community. Always feel free to reach out to us with your calls, emails, and conversations. You can reach my office at (512) 978-2110, or via email at district10@austintexas.gov.Regards, Alison Alter Council Member, District 10 |
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Table of Contents
• RM 2222/RM 620 Mobility Project Community Input Meeting — Oct. 26 • Spicewood Springs Road Mobility Project Input Request • Upcoming CodeNEXT Meetings — Oct. 23 and Oct. 25 • Aquatics Master Plan Task Force Public Meeting — Oct. 23 • It’s My Park Day — Nov. 4 • Shakespeare in Ramsey Park • Deep Eddy Pool Opening Delay |
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RM 2222/RM 620 Mobility Project Community Input Meeting
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The Texas Department of Transportation invites you to attend a public hearing for the RM 2222 and RM 620 mobility project. This hearing has been scheduled to provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the proposed project.
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 Open House: 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m.
Vandergrift High School 9500 McNeil Drive
The public hearing will be held on Oct. 26 in the Vandegrift High School cafeteria. Maps, drawings, and other project information will be on display starting at 5:30 p.m. Project team members will also be available to answer questions during this time. A formal presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m., followed by a public comment period. A brief one-pager about the project can be found here. If you would like additional information about the project or the public hearing, please contact Shelly Eason by email at Shelly.Eason@txdot.gov, or by phone at (512) 832-7001. |
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Spicewood Springs Road Mobility Project Input Request |
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The Spicewood Springs Road Mobility Project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. The City of Austin invites citizens to provide input about the existing conditions of Spicewood Springs Road between Mesa and Loop 360. Now through Oct. 31, comments on the predesign phase can be submitted at http://arcg.is/2znE0Gi.
If you were unable to attend the public meeting last month, or if you would like access to more details on the project, please visit the Spicewood Springs Road project page here.
Additionally, details on all projects funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond Program can be found through the City of Austin Project Explorer. The site has critical cost and status information, as well as contact information and websites for every bond project. More projects will be added monthly throughout the entire eight year bond timeframe. |
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Upcoming CodeNEXT Meetings
You’re invited to join the City of Austin Planning and Zoning staff for an open house to discuss CodeNEXT and to answer questions. Although these meetings are not organized by the District 10 office, District 10 staff will be in attendance.
Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 6-8 p.m. Anderson High School 8403 Mesa Drive
Separately, the District 10 office is organizing a neighborhood CodeNEXT meeting on Oct. 25. CodeNEXT is an important issue for all of Austin. Whether you’ve been here for 30 years or 30 days, your voice matters. Both renters and homeowners alike are welcome. At this meeting, District 10 staff will give a presentation on CodeNEXT followed by a Q&A period.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 6-7:30 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 8134 Mesa Drive
If you have any questions about the District 10 meeting, please feel free to contact Kurt Cadena-Mitchell at Kurt.Cadena-Mitchell@austintexas.gov. |
| | | Aquatics Master Plan Task Force Public Meeting
On Monday, the Aquatic Master Plan Task Force will hold a community input meeting regarding the future of city pools. This is a great opportunity for residents to have their voices heard as the task force works on recommendations to submit to City Council.
Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 6-8 p.m. Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Senior Activity Room 1201 East Rundberg Lane
Although details have not been finalized, the task force will be scheduling additional community input meetings in the future. Meeting agendas and supporting documents can be found here. For more information about the Aquatics Master Plan, please contact Vera Labriola, Task Force Liaison, at (512) 974-6716, or by email at Vera.Labriola@austintexas.gov. You can also reach out to District 10 Parks & Recreation Board Member Dawn Lewis at BC-Dawn.Lewis@austintexas.gov. |
| | | It's My Park Day
Austin Parks Foundation's Fall It’s My Park Day is right around the corner on Saturday, Nov. 4. It's My Park Day is Austin's largest city-wide volunteer day focused solely on caring for our parks. Originally a Spring-only event, It’s My Park Day has grown into such a popular and successful volunteer day that it has expanded to add a fall event as well.
Volunteers for the fall date can choose from over 80 projects across the city. Several of these opportunities will be dedicated to improving District 10 parks including Doss School Park, Great Hills Park, Mt. Bonnell at Covert Park, and Bull Creek Greenbelt. For more information about It’s My Park Day, please visit https://www.austinparks.org/volunteer/impd/. |
| | | Shakespeare in Ramsey Park
I am pleased to sponsor this fall's edition of Shakespeare in Ramsey Park. Something for Nothing Theatre Company is reimagining Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing under the autumn starlight. All shows are free and open to the public, and will last less than two hours. Bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic, invite some friends, and join us for this witty love story!
Oct. 19 – Nov. 5 Thursdays - Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Ramsey Park Pavilion |
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Deep Eddy Pool Opening Delay
Deep Eddy Pool is experiencing delayed openings due to a well failure. Each evening, one side of the pool is drained and cleaned overnight. The well failure will cause the pool to fill slower than usual. The pool that is drained and cleaned will experience an approximate 3-hour delay the following morning. Staff will be on-site at the scheduled opening time and will open the delayed pool as soon as it has filled. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled repairs beginning on Oct. 26 and lasting for several days. At this time, the contractor does not foresee any closures while repairs are being made. We suggest that swimmers contact the pool directly each morning for updates on water conditions at (512) 472-8546. Alternative swimming options during the delayed openings and temporary closure include Barton Springs Pool, Bartholomew Pool, Stacy Pool, and Springwoods Pool. For additional information on year round aquatic facilities, please visit www.austintexas.gov/swimming. |
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