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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE City Facilities to Close for Memorial Day Holiday Most city facilities (including administrative offices, recreation centers and library) will be closed on Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. Essential services will continue to operate. The Visitor Information Center will be open. There will be no impact on residential garbage collection. Runoff Election Set for Saturday, June 18 A runoff election will be held on Saturday, June 18, for the purpose of selecting Councilman Place No. 1. Candidates Leroy Vaughn and Mike McCary are on the runoff ballot after neither candidate received a majority of the votes during the general election. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street. Early voting will be conducted Monday through Saturday, June 6-11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday and Tuesday, June 13-14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day voting will be held Saturday, June 18, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lewisville Municipal Annex for all precincts. Applications for ballot by mail must be mailed to: Frank Phillips, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, Texas 76202. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on Friday, June 3. J.M. Rizzi exhibit opens Saturday at MCL Grand “Here is Now,” an exhibit by artist J.M. Rizzi, will open Saturday, May 28, in the gallery at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street. The show will run through July 4, with an opening reception on May 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. The artist also will be creating a mural on site in the MCL Grand Gallery, starting Wednesday afternoon. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. To schedule group visits during other hours, call 972.219.8446. Rizzi, better known as JMR, has adapted a unique mixture of neo-abstract expressionism with hints of contemporary pop to create a style all his own. According to Ballista Magazine, his “street art and paintings are vibrant and colorful … alive and spontaneous. The murals he creates seem to be bursting with activity.” Originally hailing from Brooklyn, Rizzi has grown up with the influences of street art and the established art world constantly around him. Through his own individual, hybrid street style, he has dedicated himself to helping art fit into the outside world. His works range from commissioned pieces for hotels and restaurants to building-sized murals in Manhattan. “I’ve been able to take the craft that I’ve been honing that comes out of urban life, and open up to the head space of Texas,” said Rizzi, who recently moved to Texas from New York City. “We all come from different places and backgrounds, and we carry these personalities with us wherever we go, but here is now. The bulk of my work is abstract; one can imbue their own personal interpretations.” For more information about the artist, visit http://jmrizzi.tumblr.com/. Lewisville Splash Day Ushers in Aquatic Park Season Saturday, June 4 Lewisville’s Sun Valley Aquatic Center will open with a free Splash Day on Saturday, June 4, and both Sun Valley and Old Town Aquatic Park will resume normal operating hours beginning Thursday, June 9. Located at 801 S. Valley Parkway behind Lewisville High School, Sun Valley Aquatic Center features a 25-yard competition pool, two double-loop slides, a lily pad/activity area, a tot pool, a lazy river and a concession area. A new Sun Valley feature this season will be lap swimming, which will be held Monday through Friday from 6-7 p.m. (except on days the pool is closed). Admission at the gate is $5. Resident admission cost is $4 (proof of residency required), and twilight admission (6-7 p.m. Monday-Friday) is $3. Children under 3 are admitted free. The facility is open noon to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday during the season. It is closed on Wednesdays beginning June 16. Old Town Aquatic Park is located at 535 W. College Street, three blocks east of the I-35E access road. It features a double-loop slide, two leisure pool areas with play features, three spraygrounds, a small lazy river, a playground and a concession area. Admission at the gate is $3. Resident admission cost is $2 (proof of residency required), and twilight admission (7-8 p.m.) is $2. Children under 3 are admitted free. The facility is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday. It is closed on Thursdays beginning June 17. Season passes also are available. They are good at either facility for the entire swim season. Individual season pass cost is $65, individual resident season pass is $50 (proof of residency required), and a resident family pass for up to six family members is available for $175. For more information and for rental rates, call 972.219.3550. Fire Chief Lasky to Retire in the Fall After 30 years as a professional firefighter, including the past 11 as head of the Lewisville Fire Department, Fire Chief Rick Lasky this week announced his plan to retire this fall and pursue a full-time role as a consultant and educator. “I enjoy teaching,” Lasky said. “I enjoy the energy of the classroom, the people, and of making a difference in the fire service on a national platform.” During his tenure as chief, Lewisville Fire Department has expanded to seven stations and has implemented such community-focused programs as After the Fire, Vested for Life, Blaze a Trail for Literacy, and the Lewisville Fire Department Pipe & Drum Corps. “I can’t help but feel proud of what we have been able to accomplish here as a team in the LFD, “Lasky said. “We’ve added firehouses, apparatus, positions, equipment, and our programs are recognized and imitated nationally. We’ve been able to accomplish a lot together.” Lasky said he is remaining with the city through the end of September in order to complete the 2011-12 budget process and help develop a multi-year action plan for the proposed Fire Prevention District that will be considered by Lewisville voters in November. “We have three new engines arriving in late summer and new staff members getting adjusted to their positions, so the need for a smooth leadership transition plan is paramount,” he said. Registration Open for Xtreme Response Camp Xtreme Response Camp 2011 will be held June 20-24. Registration is open now at the Frederick P. Herring Recreation Center, 191 Civic Circle, or online at cityoflewisville.com. Xtreme Response Summer Camp kicked off in July 2009 and is hosted by the Lewisville Emergency Management Division in conjunction with the Fire Department, Police Department, Parks and Leisure Services Department and numerous outside agencies. A wide variety of public safety activities are offered during the week-long camp. Kids get to do everything from fire suppression to watch the S.W.A.T. team in a live demonstration. Also included in the week's activities is a VIP tour of Cowboys Stadium. There also will be a demonstration by the Search One Rescue Group search and rescue dogs, an arcing demonstration by Texas-New Mexico Power, and a Careflite landing with an overview of their capabilities. The camp is offered to children between ages 12-15 and costs $135 for the week. This price includes all activities during the week, a pool and pizza party/graduation on Friday and a graduation package. For additional information regarding the camp, contact Emergency Management Coordinator Summer Wilhelm at 972.219.5012. Lewisville Public Library Briefs
· Check out Crafternoon for Tweens on June 1, 4:30 p.m. Space is limited and reserved for 6th – 8th graders. To sign up, or for more information, please contact the Youth Services Desk of the Lewisville Public Library at 972.219.3577. The class meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Library’s Teen Point (second floor of the library). · Celebrate on Saturday June 4, for ttr@lpl. The Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party features Cookie Decorating (for teens only) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Teen Point(second floor of the library). Battle of the Badge Softball Tournament Set for June 11 On Saturday, June 11, Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County and the Lewisville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will hold the 9th Annual Battle of the Badge Softball Tournament to benefit the Center and LCPAAA. Lewisville Police Department and Lewisville Fire Department will battle head-to-head at 8:30 a.m. to start the tournament. The double-elimination tournament will be an all day event and will feature a silent auction, children’s face painting, bounce houses, and more. Main Street Detour Main Street between I-35 and SH 121 will be closed to thru traffic on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 7:00 am to 1:00 p.m. due to work being done on the DCTA rail project. Message boards will be placed on I-35 Frontage Roads and on Business 121 at Main to alert drivers that Main St will be closed to thru traffic. Detours for east-bound traffic are as follows:
· North on Railroad St. to College St. · East on College St. to Valley Ridge Blvd. · South on Valley Ridge Blvd. to Bus. 121 Detours for west-bound traffic are as follows:
· South on Railroad St to Bus. 121 · West on Bus. 121 to I-35 · North on I-35 to Main St.
Sidewalk repairs on College Street from Mill to Cowan Sidewalk repairs on Corporate Dr. between Hwy 121 and Teakwood (west entrance) Street and sidewalk repairs on Carl Ct. Utility cut repairs on Reno St., Montclair, S. Hwy 121 at Bentwood, 1000 blk. W. Corporate Dr. and on Courtney.
Main line cleaning in the Indian Oaks Addition Video inspecting on College St. from Cowan to Degan
June Meetings & Events
June 2 Crime & Fire Control Temp Board Meeting June 4-5 Lewisville Summer Musicals – MCL Grand Theater June 6 City Council Meeting June 7 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting-CANCELLED June 7 Sounds of Lewisville – Lone Star Attitude Band – MCL Grand Theater June 8 Park Board Meeting June 9 Crime & Fire Control Temp Board Meeting June 11 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Collection Event June 11 Living Green Outdoor Market June 13 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting June 14 I-35 Corridor Plan Meeting June 14 Sounds of Lewisville – Van Gogh’s Ear – MCL Grand Theater June 15 Library Board Meeting June 16 Crime & Fire Control Temp Board Meeting June 20 City Council Meeting June 21 CDBG Meeting June 21 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 21 Sounds of Lewisville – N’Awlins Gumbo Kings – MCL Grand Theater June 23 Crime & Fire Control Temp Board Meeting June 24 Texas Tunes Concert Series – MCL Grand Theater June 27 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting June 28 Sounds of Lewisville – Brave Combo – MCL Grand Theater July Meetings & Events
July 4 Red, White & Lewisville Fireworks Show July 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 5 Sounds of Lewisville – Moving Colors – MCL Grand Theater July 6 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting July 9 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Collection Event July 9 Living Green Outdoor Farmers Market July 11 City Council Meeting July 11 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting July 12 CDBG Meeting July 12 Sounds of Lewisville – Mojo Filter – MCL Grand Theater July 13 Park Board Meeting July 16 Around the World Performance Series – MCL Grand July 18 City Council Meeting July 19 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 19 Sounds of Lewisville – Breaking Southwest – MCL Grand July 20 Library Board Meeting July 22-24 Lewisville Summer Musicals – MCL Grand July 25 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting |
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