CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE
For the week of:
May 18, 2008
Lewisville PD License Plate Scanning System Recovers First Stolen Vehicle
On Tuesday May 6th, at about 6:46 p.m., Officer Showalter was conducting a Close Patrol of St. Charles Place Apartments, 1090 South Charles Street. While driving past building number 3, Officer Showalter received an alert of a possible stolen vehicle from the onboard license plate recognition system.
Officer Showalter located the silver Honda Civic in question parked across from building number 3. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the steering column was observed to be damaged. The Honda was confirmed stolen out of Carrollton (08-05345).
The onboard license plate recognition system, PlateScan, is a new addition to two police squad cars. The system works by capturing digital license plate images as they pass one of four cameras mounted on the squad car. The plates are automatically cross-checked in real time against multiple local and statewide databases to identify stolen vehicles. Vehicle matches alert the officer to take appropriate action.
Sun Valley Aquatic Center Opens Summer Season on May 24
Sun Valley Aquatic Center will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 24, with a Splash Day celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. Entrance to the park is free that day. Sun Valley will operate on weekends only (1-6 p.m. Saturday, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Memorial Day) until the Lewisville ISD school year ends. The full summer season will start Thursday, June 5, at both Sun Valley Aquatic Center and Old Town Aquatic Park. For schedule and ticket information, please visit www.cityoflewisville.com.
Southern Denton County Neighbor to Neighbor to Hold Victory Party, Award Grants
Southern Denton County Neighbor to Neighbor, a locally based charity formed last year to raise money for social services agencies operating in southern Denton County, will hold a victory party and check presentation at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Lewisville City Hall, 151 W. Church Street. The organization surpassed its first-year goal of raising $75,000 through cash and pledged donations. At the May 20 event, board members and area elected officials will present checks to 12 local social service agencies. Southern Denton County Neighbor to Neighbor is the beneficiary of the City of Lewisville employee charity campaign.
KLB Seeking Nominations for “Yard of the Month” Recognition
Keep Lewisville Beautiful is accepting nominations for the “Yard of the Month” program, which recognizes one residence, one business and one apartment complex each month from April through September for outstanding landscape and beautification efforts. Nominations can be submitted by contacting KLB at 972.436.5100 or info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org. A complete address must be provided. Only Lewisville properties are eligible.
Keep Lewisville Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful, is the city’s longest-standing and most successful environmental organization, committed to educating Lewisville residents to take greater responsibility for enhancing their community.
LLELA Accepting Registration for Summer Youth Day Camps
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) will hold a series of day camps in June, offering children ages 7-12 the chance to wade with herons, catch tadpoles, paddle kayaks, watch buffalo roam free and more. Cost is $30 per child per camp. Registration is now open for the following camps:
·Little House on the Prairie. What was it like to have a home where the buffalo roamed? Children can find out with a day spent on the prairie and at the 1869 Minor-Porter Log Home. Tour the bison herd, do the chores at the log house, discover prairie wildlife and more. Ages 7-9, June 9, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 10-12, June 16, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
·Aquanauts. Young explorers are needed to search out and study aquatic life forms in LLELA’s river and ponds. Bring your spirit of adventure as we boldly go where few have gone before. Ages 7-9, June 11, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 10-12, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
·Paddle and Stomp. There’s more than one way to get around at LLELA, and a car isn’t really one of them. Spend the morning hiking the preserve in search of wildlife and its signs, then take to the water to learn beginning kayaking skills on the Beaver Pond. Ages 7-9, June 13, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 10-12, June 20, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Advance registration is required for all campers. Call 972.219.3930 or send e-mail to lisacole@unt.edu for information.
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is 2,000-acre wilderness of prairies, forests and wetlands managed as a wildlife preserve by a group of agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the University of North Texas, the City of Lewisville, Lewisville ISD and Texas A & M University. Its mission is to preserve and restore native ecosystems and to provide and promote environmental education and scientific research.
LLELA is open to the public every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for fishing, hiking, camping, bird watching, kayaking/canoeing, picnicking and other outdoor activities. For information, visit www.ias.unt.edu/llela or call 972.219.3930.
Pet Owners Reminded to Keep Vaccinations Current
Warm summer months often lead to increased interaction between domestic pets and wild animals, which also increases the risk that household pets might become infected with such diseases as rabies. While there have been no reports of pet or human rabies infection in Lewisville, the city’s Animal Services Division reminds all pet owners of the importance of keeping their animals’ rabies vaccination current. In addition to protecting the pets and their human families from the disease, rabies vaccinations are required by state law and city code for dogs, cats and ferrets. For information, contact the Animals Services Division at 972.219.3478 or visit a local veterinarian.
Blazing a Trail for Literacy
The “Blazing a Trail for Literacy” reading contest has ended and the winners have been announced. The reading contest winners began getting their “ride to school on the fire engine” this week. Along with the ride on the fire truck, the winners receive a backpack with the Fire Department Logo on it.
Lewisville Library Offers Eight Weekly Storytimes for Kids
Parents are invited to bring their children to the Lewisville Public Library for free storytimes. Mother Goose Time (ages up to 18 months) is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. Thursday; Toddler Time (ages 18-36 months) is held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 11 a.m. Tuesday; Preschool Time (ages 3-6 years) is held 10:30 a.m. Monday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday; and Prime Time (Kindergarten through 3rd Grade) is held 4 p.m. Monday. An all-ages Family Time is scheduled each Saturday at 11:15 a.m.
The Lewisville Public Library is located at the Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street. For more information, please call the Children’s Desk of the Lewisville Public Library at 972.219.3570 or log on to http://library.cityoflewisville.com.
Revised Dates for Alley Repairs Between Solway Drive and Canterbury Lane
The City of Lewisville Street Division was scheduled to begin alley repairs between Solway Drive and Canterbury Lane on Tuesday May 6, 2008. However, due to bad weather the project start date for this alley repair was delayed. The work began on Tuesday, May 13th, and now has an expected completion date of Thursday, May 29th. The alley will be closed to through traffic. Homeowners can enter from Solway Drive or Windmere Drive. This will require that trash be placed in front of the residences until the work has been completed.
Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Granada Lane
The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Hencie International, Inc., to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Granada Lane between Catalina Drive and Edmonds Lane. Construction is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, and be completed by Wednesday, June 11, 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 with street panel and sidewalk repairs on Catalina and on Hidden Trail
Making alley repairs on Solway between Canterbury and Glencairn
Crack sealing in the Indian Oaks subdivision
Beginning street and sidewalk repairs on Granada Lane between Catalina Drive and Edmonds Lane
Sanitary Sewer Line and Manhole Repairs
Main line cleaning and video inspecting the sewer mains in the Hunters Glen Addition
Main line cleaning and video inspecting on High School Dr. from Fox Ave. to Mill St.
Upcoming Events
May Meetings & Events
- 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
