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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-4/1/2015'SECTIONI" SECilON3 SECIIOIJ2 SECTIONO �� GLADE ROAD ON MAY ELECTION BALLOT Now a busy east-west corridor in Colleyville, Glade Road has been around since the early 1900s, when its traffic consisted of horses and buggies, and farm wagons. Today, it carries traffic volumes that could not have been foreseen even 20 years ago. With a daily average traffic count of up [0 17,000 vehicles, traffic on Glade Road has been fundamentally changed by the growth of Colleyville and the surrounding area. In 2012, the Colleyville City Council began exploring options to address Glade Road's intersections and its condition, as well as safety and capacity. Aker public forums, and mee[ings and discussions on the project, the next decision about Glade Road will be made by the voters. Preliminary Design The preliminary design phase called for a two-lane road with different turning options, including a continuous turn lane in commercial areas and dedicated leR-turn lanes in residential sections. Plans also called for completing connections to the existing S' sidewalk on the south side of the street, constructing a 10' trail on the north side, and adding engineered drainage to eliminate bar ditches. Also included in the preliminary plans were two roundabouts--one at the intersection with Bransford Road and the other at Riverwalk Drive. In addition, plans called for lowering the intersection at Bluebonnet Drive to improve the sight line at that street and eliminate the need for a stop sign at that location, and realigning Bedford Road to improve the line of sight at that intersection. Petition On Oct. 6, a group of citizens submitted a petition containing a resolution that would limit work on the project. On Oct. 21, the City Council voted unanimously to send the petition's resolution and the future of the Glade Road Project to the voters for a decision. The citizens' resolution, as stated in the petition, will be on the May ballot. At that time, Colleyville voters will have the opportunity to vote for the resolution or against it. This is the resolution that will be on the May ballot: WHEREAS it is necessary to protect the rural feel of the City of Colleyville and the community quality of life and in order to protect mature trees along Glade Road and the property rights of Colleyville Citizens living along Glade Road which was designed to be a residential street THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Colleyville may complete the 5 foot sidewalk on the south side of Glade Road but will not add a 10 foot sidewalk or any sidewalk or trail along the north side of Glade Road. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The City of Colleyville may add lek turn lanes and round-abouts deemed necessary by polling of area residents but will not add medians to Glade Road nor widen Glade Road in any other way or fill in bar ditches along the sections of Glade Road that will result in the potential loss of mature trees and/or potential Flooding of homes. For some, Glade Road is a major thoroughfare. For others, it is foremost a neighborhood street. How the condition of Glade Road can be addressed will depend on Colleyville voters. Early voting runs April 27-May 5. Colleyville City Hall is an early voting location. Election Day is Saturday, May 9. Colleyville's Election Day voting location is Bransford Elementary, located at 601 Glade Road. Information about the preliminary design of the project is available at GladeRoadProiect. com. For a comolete listina. visit the citv calendar at DID YOU KNOW... Collevville.com. Public meetings, including City Council meetings are posted on the Collevville.<om website. To access agendas, agenda packets, and meeting information, select PUBLIC MEETINGS in the CIN HALL section on the lek side of the homepage. Dates and agendas for the current week's meetings are posted each week. For detailed information about current and previous meetings, select the MEETINGS, AGENDAS & MINUTES button. Also in the CIN HALL section, ACCESS TO PUBLIC DOCUMENTS provides information about the city charter, public meetings, city resolutions and ordinances, and budgets. For questions about the city's public documents repository, email ashellev�N<ollevville.com. CALENDAR NOTES CLEAN SWEEP - SATURDAY, APRIL 18 The annual Spring Clean Sweep event happens Saturday, April 18, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., or until containers are full. The event will be located at Colleyville Heritage High School (5401 Heritage Ave.) and is conducted on a first- come, first-served basis. Proof of residency is required - either a current driver's license or recent water bill. Download Clean Sweeo details The Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Bargain Book Sale takes place Saturday, May 2 at the library. The annual sale includes books, CDs, videos, and DVDs-all at remarkably low prices. Private shopping hours for Friends members is from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door. The sale is open to the general public from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information, call 817.503.1150. The Colleyville Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Saturday, May 2. There will be FD vehicles on display, demonstrations such as vehicle extrication, plus games for the children. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the Colleyville Fire Department. It happens at the Central Fire Station, 5209 Colleyville Blvd. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.; festivities end at 1:00 p.m. For additional information, call 817.503.1400. The 18th Annual Colleyville Lions Club xSIGHTment Run is scheduled Saturday, ]une 6, at Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. The one-mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m.; the SK Run begins at 8:00 a.m. For registration and entry fees, visit CollewilleLions.com. MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS City offices, including the public library and senior center, will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Police, fire, and emergency personnel will remain on duty. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on the normal schedule and will not be affected by the holiday. ROAD CONSTRUCTION &INFRASTRUCTURE Road construction updates for the week of April 6 TxDOT SH 26 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26Ca1collevville.com. The contractor anticipates moving into the next phase of construction the end of next week, at which time southbound traffic will be shiRed to newly paved lanes. This will allow the contractor to begin work on the median and remaining inside lanes. Message boards will be placed along the road at least seven days in advance to notify drivers when the traffic shiR will take place. The contractor will close a lane of Pool Road on Tuesday, April 7, during midday hours to pour concrete for a new curb. No other lane closures are anticipated at this time. In the event an unanticipated lane closure happens midday closures range from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and night closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Drivers should always use caution while driving through the work zone. SH 26 UTILITY RELOCATION PRO]ECT (City of Colleyville/utility franchises) Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26Ca1collevville.com. Lane closures are expected from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this week on the east side of SH 26, from Glade Road to north of Thompson Terrace. Atmos will be installing new gas lines on the east side of SH 26. AT&T will be working in the same area to install a new duct bank. All affected businesses have been notified. Lane closures are expected from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the west side of SH 26, from Pleasant Run to Glade Road so the contractor can place a new sanitary sewer line. All affected businesses have been notified. Installation of the new water line from Church Street to Main Street has been completed. The contractor is still in the process of testing the new line and will be doing tie-ins in this area, so there may be brief water interruptions. All businesses will be notified and tie-ins will be performed around their schedule. On the east side of SH 26, the water and sewer utility contractor has started driveway and road repairs from Church Street south toward Felps Drive. Businesses will be notified prior to the start of any work and access will be provided at all times. Time Warner continues to bore cable and move overhead lines on both sides of SH 26 at various locations. All businesses affected by these activities have been notified. CHEEK-SPARGER/JACKSON ROAD ROUNDABOUT �� y �'�. � I> .�� ' � \ . . . . . _... ... �� ' p �.a * �� .��/ � �� :� *� � °` „� � „d,, i ' ;�: x : , .`, , . I, ' _ �" � The roundabout is now in its final alignment. There is still construction around thetravellanesso,forsafety reasons, the temporary stop signs will remain in place to slow traffia The contractor has a few items to place along the wrridor, as well as installing storm drain and structures to accommodate drainage at the bridge and gabion work to do under the bridge. To keep the crews safe, brief lane closures may occur as necessary to finish the remaining work. Landscaping is scheduled to begin in the center median next week. PONDEROSA LANE/Kingston Addition Improvements Kingston Drive/McCain Lane/Ponderosa Lane now has a 2" surface of HMAC on the roads, which means no more mud. Lanes will be closed at various locations from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while the contractor places concrete driveways and curb and gutteo The road will remain open to traffic and the work will not disrupt trash/recycle collection. PLEASANT RUN ROAD PROJECT Pleasant Run Road is closed from Mission Lane to Church Street and from Bogart Drive to Church Street. For now, Church Street and Colleyville Terrace remain open to thru traffia Entry and exit for residen[s, mail delivery, trash collection, school buses, and emergency vehicles in the area will be from Church Street. All others should plan to use alternate routes: SH 26 to Hall-Johnson Road then to Bogart Drive or SH 26 to Church Street, then west to Bransford Road or SH 26. This week the contractors will place concrete for drainage structures from Mission Lane to Central Drive. The contractor will be placing new storm drain pipe and waterline adjustments from Central Drive going north toward Regina Court and Thomas StreeL The contractor will be placing laterals across Pleasant Run Road and Regina Court as well, but will keep one lane open at all times. The contractor will also be placing new water service so short service interruptions are anticipated. Affected residents will be notified in advance of any interruptions. PUBLIC SAFETY: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. Stay informed and be ready to act if a severe thunderstorm warning is issued. Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property. Tornado Watch Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans, and check supplies and your safe room. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps save lives. Tornado Warning A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Tornado warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property. Go immediately underground to a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room (closet, hallway or bathroom). COLLEYVILLE BUSINESS COLLEYVILLECLOSEBUY DISCOUNTS The Colleyville CloseBuy program supports local businesses and provides discounts and added value purchasing for Colleyville customers. Get all the details. includina how to obtain a comolimentarv CloseBuv card or to download the aoo. View discounts by selecting the "DISCOUNT CARD" tab. Colleyville CloseBuy welcomed two new members this week: Bear Creek Soirits and Wine 7101 Colleyville Blvd. 817.251.8789 Bear Creek Spirits and Wine is a locally owned and operated retail store and offering a wide selection of competitively priced spirits, wine, beer and a variety of giR items in a clean upscale environment with helpful and friendly staff educated in product knowledge and responsible service to consumers and the local community. THE CLOSEBUY DEAL: 10% off a case of liquor. *excludes sale items. **all bottles must be of equal size. Molto Formaaaio 7101 Colleyville Blvd. 817.251.8789 Molto Formaggio is committed to providing the highest quality products and the most exquisite collection of gourmet cheeses available in the world. Specializing in both domestic and international products, Molto Formaggio also specializes in fine meats and salami, crackers, confits, tapenades, spreads, pasta, chocolates and unique and exclusive giftware items. A true European shopping experience. THE CLOSEBUY DEAL: 10% off cheese tray valued at ;100 or more. New discounts this week: Machelle's Boutiaue 5611 Colleyville Blvd. 817.393.0082 Machelle's Boutique has a unique array of impressive accessories and stylish women's quality brand cbthing for all occasions. THE CLOSEBUY DEAL: 10% off handbags (through April 14) *excludes Brighton