Movie Under the Stars - July 10, 8:30pm

SUMMER MOVIE UNDER THE STARS!

Saturday July 10th Movie starts at 8:30pm

Amphitheater behind Brentwood Elementary

FREE for you, family and friends!

We've had such an amazing time and so much support, we're hosting another movie in the park! Bring the family and join you r neighbors for a FREE outdoor movie night featuring The Goonies!

Complimentary drinks thanks to Genuine Joe's

Popcorn for $1 (all proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive) Free raffle (be sure to stop by the host table)

You are welcome to bring your own snacks, chairs, blankets, and anything else to make your movie watching experience comfortable.

We strongly recommend walking or biking to preserve parking space.

Well mastered pets on a leash are welcome. (Don't forget a bag to clean up after them.)

We will be holding a donation drive benefiting Austin Pets Alive who has teamed up with Town Lake Animal Shelter to create Austin's first no kill facility. Since June 2008, Austin Pets Alive and their efforts have saved 4,287 lives! If you would like to participate please donate: bowls, leashes, collars (all sizes), canned or dry cat food, dog treats, or for a complete list, please visit Austin Pets Alive

Sponsors:
Shelly Roark, Loan Officer, Nations Reliable Lending 512-470-4808
Tiffany Peters, Real Estate Agent, More land Properties 512-922-6309
Kathleen Munchow, Texas DPS Credit Union
Forrest Montagne, Affordable Homes Protection Services 512-850-0415
Clif Kids
Genuine Joes

Sincerely,
Tiffany Peters
512-922-6309

Update on Morrow-Lamar Intersection Resolution

City staff presented the results of the Morrow Street traffic analysis and neighborhood viewpoints on this issue to the City Council Comprehensive Planning & Transportation Committee (CPTC), on May 3rd, 2010. (The traffic analysis evaluated the possible removal of the barrier that currently restricts traffic from moving westbound on Morrow across Lamar, and from turning left onto southbound Lamar. For more background information, see the City website.)

On May 3rd, the CPTC directed staff to convene representatives of the Crestview and Highland neighborhoods, so that each neighborhood could have an opportunity to bring forward other ideas or possible solutions that could address the underlying connectivity and safety concerns raised by each neighborhood. The goal is for the two neighborhoods to work together to find a mutually agreeable solution.

The Presidents of the Crestview and Highland neighborhood associations have been asked to identify 4 people from each neighborhood to attend a meeting on July 22nd to present and listen to ideas and decide if there are any mutually agreeable solutions to address the key connectivity and safety issues raised. Staff will provide a professional facilitator to organize and lead the discussion.

Options that were suggested during the February stakeholder meeting on this issue, and by stakeholder communication with staff in the past, generally fall into the following categories:

§ Remove the barrier on Morrow to allow both westbound through and southbound left movements

§ Modify barriers at the Morrow/Lamar intersection to allow southbound left movement onto Lamar, but continue to restrict the westbound through movement;

§ Make traffic improvements to improve safety at the Lamar/Anderson/U.S. 183 intersection

§ Don’t make any changes

If you have variations of these options, or additional options that you think should be considered that are directly related to the interests of improving connectivity and addressing safety, contact Eddie Gary, CNA President, to describe the option and its pros and cons, so that he may relay that information during the July 22nd meeting.

Eddie Gary, President
Crestview Neighborhood Association
917-7557
eddiegary@gmail.com

If there is no consensus achieved between the two neighborhoods on a mutually agreeable solution, the CPTC has asked staff to make a recommendation. That recommendation will be based on transportation engineering data as well as neighborhood comments. The results of the July 22nd neighborhood meeting and the staff recommendation on this issue will be presented to the City Council Comprehensive Planning & Transportation Committee at a future date. Molly Scarbrough, City of Austin Principal Planner, will notify the neighborhood association when the date of the staff presentation to the CPTC has been determined.

Survey on Staff Recommendations for 2010 Transportation Bond Package

SNAPP (Social Networking and Planning Project) wants to let you know that they are starting a series of surveys on the staff recommendations. They appreciate your participate and encourage you to pass along the survey to anyone you think will be interested.

http://www.snappatx.org/survey1.html

Survey closes Saturday, June 26th.

Background:

COA Department of Transportation staff proposed projects for the 2010 Transportation Bond package. For more information on this proposal you can go to: http://www.austinstrategicmobility.com/news/entry/proposed-2010-bond-package/


“This bond package represents a balanced approach to improving mobility and connectivity – via roads, bicycle paths, trails, sidewalks and transit infrastructure,” City Manager Ott said. “It also plants the seeds for regional advances that will help us respond effectively to future growth."


This bond package also represents a new approach to transportation. The Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP) represents a significant shift from simply focusing on cars and traffic. Austinites help develop, and City Council approved, what we want the transportation system to be, e.g., efficient, environmentally appropriate, support economic development, offer mobility choices, promote neighborhood coordination and connectivity, increase regional integration, safe, and promote sustainable growth. Now these "values" are the basis for planned improvements to the transportation system. This bond package is our first view how much or little this strategic, values-based approach changes investment allocations.

Tell SNAPP, the City, and your neighbors what you think about the bond package.

06.14.10 CNA General Meeting Minutes

The meeting minutes are posted here, on the CNA Committees page.

Crestview Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - 1st meeting, June 21

The Crestview Neighborhood Planning Contact Team will meet Monday, June 21 at Genuine Joe's (front room) at 6:30
Agenda:
1) Open Communication from stakeholders on items not on agenda
2) Discuss and set regular bimonthly meeting times and location
3) Discuss roles of officers
4) Discuss membership and how to encourage participation
5) Discuss Neighborhood Plan Priorities List - Action / Reply to City required by August 23rd.

This is an open meeting. All property owners / residents, renters and business owners within the Crestview neighborhood boundaries are welcome and encouraged to attend. The neighborhood boundaries are: Justin Ln. to the south, Lamar Blvd. to the east, Anderson Ln. to the north and Burnet Rd. to the west.

06.14.10 CNA General Meeting Agenda

As the Executive Committee and General Meetings have been combined, the agenda is currently posted on the CNA Committees page. As usual, it will be at 7pm in Wozniak Hall at the St. Louis Church.