CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE
For the week of:
April 27, 2008
FM 407 Bridge Over Interstate 35E to Close Saturday for Resurfacing
The FM 407 bridge over Interstate 35E will be closed Saturday, April 26, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. while the Texas Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway. The bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic during those times. Message boards at each entrance to the bridge and on Interstate 35E will advise drivers of the closure and direct them to detour routes.
New Service at Library
The Library is pleased to announce that patrons are now able to renew previously checked-out items at the Express Kiosks. Up until now the actual item in-hand or the assistance of library staff was required to renew library materials. 3M recently installed the software upgrade as a part of the library's maintenance contract.
Library Staff Attend Texas Library Association Conference
During the annual Texas Library Association Conference, held April 15-18 in Dallas, the Lewisville Public Library was well represented. Pat Peters, Library Youth Services Supervisor, as chair of the Texas Reading Club Advisory Committee, planned and hosted two programs. “Celebrate the Texas Reading Jubilee,” introduced the Texas Summer Reading Club 2008 materials to librarians from across the state. The 2nd program featured author/illustrator Janet Stevens’ artwork for the 2008 Texas Reading Jubilee. Several members of the library staff attended workshops, programs and exhibits to gather information on new and improved library trends, technology and services.
Library Hosts Southridge Elementary Families
The Lewisville Public Library hosted Southridge Elementary Library Night on Tuesday, April 22. LPL Youth Services staff teamed with Southridge librarian Melissa Marsalis to welcome students and their families to the library during the evening. Forty students attended, bringing their families with them. Youth Services staff gave informal tours, answered questions, and presented story time. In addition, Customer Service staff issued new library cards.
Senior Center News
The Senior Center recently honored its volunteers. For the 2007-2008 year they had an estimated 8454 hours of volunteer work. Special thanks to Wayne Pickett for hosting the event, Corinthians Retirement Center and United Financial Services for sponsoring the food and thanks to all of our volunteers.
The Senior Center is hosting its 16th annual Health Fair of Friday May 2, 2008. Entry into the event is FREE to anyone 50 and older. The Fair will be held at the Lewisville Senior Center and Memorial Park Recreation Center (corner of Corporate Drive and Valley Parkway). The event starts with a Fun Walk lead by TWU students at 7:00 a.m., followed by a FREE healthy breakfast at 7:30 a.m. At 8:00 a.m. keynote speaker John Hammarley (Fox 4 News Medical Reporter) will begin his speech. Also at 8:00 a.m. the Health Fair will kick off and go until 12:00 p.m. There will be over 65 different vendors, free door prizes, free screenings, and much more. For more information call 972-219-5050 or jwhite@cityoflewisville.com.
Mother’s Day Fashion Show will be held on Friday May 9th at the Senior Center. Our seniors will model clothes courtesy of Belk Department Store. Lunch will be served. Cost is only $2 per person. Sponsored by Belk and Corinthians Retirement Center.
City Seeks Historic Photos, Movies
The City of Lewisville maintains an archive of historic Lewisville photos and movies. City staff will carefully make digital copies of photos or home movies of historic events, sites or people in Lewisville that can be positively identified. All photos and movies will be returned to the owner, and any photos or movies that are displayed for the public will be credited to the lender. For information, please call Media Specialist Tim Phillips at 972-219-3579.
Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Catalina Drive
The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Hencie International, Inc., to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Catalina Drive between Bellaire Boulevard and Monaco Drive. Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, and be completed by Friday, May 23, 2008, weather permitting. The street must be cleared of all vehicles during this time.
Work is being performed in the areas listed below.
Use caution in these work zones.
Use caution in these work zones.
Street Repairs
Continuing street panel and sidewalk repairs on Catalina and on Hidden Trail
Alley repairs in the 1800 block of College Pkwy and on Bentwood
Crack sealing on Corporate Drive between I-35 and Hwy 121
Crack sealing in the 1800 blk. of College Pkwy in the alley.
Sanitary Sewer Line and Manhole Repairs
Main line cleaning and video inspecting the sewer mains in the Old Town area
Upcoming Events
April Meetings & Events
- April 28 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
April 30 Library Board Meeting
May Meetings & Events
- May 1-2 Fire Dept Pipe, Drum & Color Guard Symposium & Workshop
May 3 Old Town Farmers Market
May 3 Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 5 City Council Meeting
May 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
May 7 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
May 10 Old Town Farmers Market
May 10 Lewisville Second Saturday Collection Day
May 12 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
May 14 Park Board Meeting
May 17 Old Town Farmers Market
May 19 City Council Meeting
May 20 CDBG Meeting
May 20 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
May 21 Library Board Meeting
May 24 Old Town Farmers Market
May 26 Holiday – Offices Closed
May 31 Old Town Farmers Market
June Meetings & Events
- June 2 City Council Meeting
June 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
June 3 Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series
June 4 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
June 7 Old Town Farmers Market
June 9 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
June 10 Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series
June 11 Park Board Meeting
June 14 Old Town Farmers Market
June 14 Lewisville Second Saturday Collection Day
June 16 City Council Meeting
June 17 CDBG Meeting
June 17 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
June 17 Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series
June 18 Library Board Meeting
June 21 Old Town Farmers Market
June 23 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting
June 24 Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series
June 28 Old Town Farmers Market
