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GENERAL
Public meeting on Glade Road Project on Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
The Glade Road Project team held the first of two public meetings this spring to encourage
community input on the project. The second public meeting is scheduled for Monday,
Nov. 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Colleyville Center. Residents, businesses and other
community stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
The city's engineering consultant, TranSystems, will be on hand to review community
feedback garnered since the first meeting, and to present several design alternatives. The
meeting includes a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m., visual displays, an opportunity to ask
questions of project representatives, and a chance to provide feedback on the project.
Access more information on the Glade Road Project her e.
Mayor for a Day student essay contest
The city is accepting submissions for the annual "Mayor for a Day" essay contest. The
contest is open to Colleyville residents only, in grades 2-7. To enter, all contestants must
submit a one-to-two page essay addressing three ideas he or she would implement to
make Colleyville an even better place to live. This year's contest opened Friday, Nov. 1; all
entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. View complete details here.
Deadline approaching for citizen board, committee applications
Those who serve on citizen boards, commissions, or committees make a real difference in
the decisions that affect Colleyville. The City Council will accept applications through
Tuesday, Nov. 26, for the following boards and committees:
- Architectural Review Commission
- Colleyville Center Advisory Committee
- Colleyville Events Steering Committee
- Colleyville Sidewalks Committee
- Historical Preservation Committee
- Colleyville Library Board
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Completed applications should be sent to ashelley@colleyville.com, faxed to 817.503.1139,
or mailed to: City of Colleyville, City Secretary, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas 76034.
For more information, call 817.503.1130. View information on boards and committees, and
on the application process.
ROAD PROJECTS
Orange Barrel Report
Every month the Public Works department produces the Orange Barrel Report detailing the
latest information on road and infrastructure projects in Colleyville. Read the latest report
here.
READING & RECREATION SENSATION
Thanksgiving camps offered Nov. 25-27
Students are always thankful for a holiday break from school but, for parents, it can be a
challenge deciding what their children can do during the school break. The city's
Thanksgiving mini-camps, offered through Parks and Recreation, may be the solution. Two
camps are available this year: Bowman Sports Camp (full day), featuring basketball,
soccer, golf, Dodgeball, and other games; and, Holiday Art Camp (half day), featuring art
study, artsy games, and art projects. Both camps are offered Monday, Nov. 25, through
Wednesday, Nov. 27. Both camps are coed and both are available for ages 6-12. For
details, visit Reading & Recreation Sensation here or call 817.503.1180.