BHE Park Improvement Plan

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A group of neighbors have combined efforts with BHE parents to formulate a park improvement plan for the park grounds adjacent to the elementary school. This plot of land is co-owned by the city and the district which makes for an interesting predicament of not much ownership by either entity. It’s been in decline and is now really suffering due to erosion issues caused by our recent drought.

We surveyed the community in June 2011 and held multiple focus group sessions in the fall of 2011 to get a bottoms-up list of ideas to improve the park. Many, many ideas have been tossed around and we are now ready to start the planning phase. This will be a very exciting project partnering with the city through the Public Works Neighborhood Partnering Program.

Let’s build a park that students can enjoy during the school day and that the community can enjoy after school hours. Gatherings in the park are just around the corner … Let’s make it happen!

Please see the attached PDF version of our presentation for details.

Contacts:
Cherylann Campbell – TCampbell19@austin.rr.com
Kathleen Schneeman – Kathleen.Schneeman@gmail.com

April 2012 newsletter now online

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The April 2012 edition of the Barton Hills News is now available right here on the web site. Printed versions will soon arrive in your mailbox.

In this edition, we wish the Greenbelt Guardians a happy 10th birthday, and discover what’s on the horizon for the park at Barton Hills Elementary. You’ll also learn how to prevent crime on your street, and more about St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which has been a part of this neighborhood since 1959. Plus, find out how you can lend a helping hand for the upcoming July 4th Parade!

April 24 Meeting Agenda

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BARTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

April 24, 2012

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall

6:00 Pizza with our neighbors – Rockin’ Tomato Pizza

7:00 Call to order

7:05 Brief announcements

7:10 Approval of minutes of January 24, 2012 membership meeting

7:12 Treasurer’s report – Kerry Price

7:15 Committee Reports:

  • Neighborhood Watch – John Luther
  • Greenbelt Guardians – Glee Ingram
  • Membership Outreach Committee – Sunny Luther
  • Area Development – Peter Hess
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee – Bob Bridge
  • ANC Report – Tom Nuckols

8:00 Barton Hills Park/Playground

8:15 Presentation by PARD, Erin Cord, briefing regarding Neighborhood Wildlife Habitat Challenge

8:30 Presentation – City of Austin Watershed Protection Department briefing regarding a project to improve Robert E. Lee tributary in Zilker Park to receive ongoing habitat restoration in and around the creek.

8:45 Other business, as brought to the floor by the membership

9:00 Adjourn