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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-Communicator-City Publications-1/7/20141 IN THIS ISSUE Comprehensive Plan on Agenda for 1014 Winter Weather New Year Reminders Senior Road Trips Calendar Notes Tree Disposal Citizen Survey Special Events - Winter Ball Economic Development Reading & Recreation Sensation Colleyville Senior Center QUICK LINKS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ON AGENDA FOR 2014 One of the biggest undertakings by the city in 2014 and beyond will be the city's comprehensive plan, commonly known as a master plan. The accepted definition of such a plan is: A long-term plan establishing guidelines and guideposts for optimal growth and development based on a shared community vision. A comprehensive plan addresses development and design standards, land use and infill, budget priorities, the capital improvement program, community design, mobility, and virtually every other aspect of the city's physical development. As a comprehensive plan, it also incorporates existing plans, including the Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan, State Highway 26 Redevelopment Study, Comprehensive Street Assessment, and the Water/Sewer Master Plan. The benefits of good planning for the long-term are clear: 2 CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CITY NEWS PUBLIC MEETINGS FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES Video Producer* Senior Center Thu., Feb. 6-27, 5:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1180. Tennis Sessions City Park Courts Mon., Feb. 10-March 3 Tue., Feb. 11- March 4 Wed., Feb. 12- March 5 Sat., Feb. 15-March 8 For details, call 817.503.1180. Sewing Circle Public Library Tue., Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1165 Yoga for Teens Public Library Tue., Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1155 Books 'n' Brunch Book Club Public Library Thu., Feb. 13, 11:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1155 Teen Advisory Board Public Library Tue., Feb. 18, 5:00 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1155 Keeping it Real - Nonfiction Book Club Public Library Thu., Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m. better residential and commercial developments, fulfillment of the vision of what Colleyville is and can be in the context of the community, and greater satisfaction from community stake-holders. The best comprehensive plans benefit from the input and feedback of citizen stakeholders, so part of the plan's development will be an extensive outreach program to engage the people who would be affected most-our citizens-and to ensure community support for the planning effort and its results. The comprehensive plan is expected to take more than a year. During that time, citizens will have an opportunity to participate in workshops and meetings to provide input for the plan. Getting a comprehensive plan right can take many forms, but it's always predicated on what's appropriate for any given community-based on the current situation and the future vision. Developing the timeline for the planning process is underway. Details, especially regarding citizen involvement, will be available soon. WINTER WEATHER Colleyville, like the rest of North Texas, got an early winter blast this year. During the December ice storm, city crews worked around the clock, in 12-hour shifts, to repair broken water mains and address road conditions. With the likelihood of more winter weather this season, it's important that citizens understand how the city addresses ice events that affect roads and infrastructure. Ice storms are the worst possible events. Sand does not facilitate melting the ice and provides very little traction for cars and trucks; the chemicals required to melt ice are expensive and corrosive to property, roads, and vehicles. Storage issues for such chemicals and their short shelf life, in an area where ice storms happen but are rare, also make chemicals a poor choice for dealing with icy conditions. With limited resources and manpower, the city must concentrate its efforts on bridges, hills, and intersections. Residential neighborhoods are not treated, as is the case in most North Texas cities. The only exceptions are those roads that have steep hills such as Overland Trail and Glade Road at Bluebonnet Drive, and those with hazardous intersections such as Saddlebrook Drive and Bedford Road. See the article about "Preparing for Winter Storms" at Colleyville.com for more information on winter readiness. 3 For details, call 817.503.1165 For a complete listing, visit the city calendar at Colleyville.com. City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 Suggestions or Comments? NEW YEAR REMINDERS The start of a new year is a time to take care of some "housekeeping" items with the city. Two of the most important are: * Renew permits/licenses The city requires registration of all residential and business alarms. Permits are $25 annually. Pet licenses must be renewed annually; fee is $4 per animal. Information is available on the Police Department page at Colleyville.com in the section about REQUIRED ALARM PERMITS. * Update CodeRED information Get CodeRED emergency alerts on mobile or home phones. Make certain your information is correct and updated. Details here. SENIOR ROAD TRIPS One of the best introductions to the Colleyville Senior Center is a senior day trip. Venues vary from sports and education to entertainment and special interest. Trips this winter and spring include: U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour Jan. 29, 9:00 a.m., $5 Trinity River Audubon Center Feb. 5, 9:00 a.m., $9 AT&T Stadium VIP Tour March 17, 9:00 a.m., $30 Over the River and Through the Woods (Runway Theater) March 27, 5:30 p.m., Free Canton First Monday April 3, 8:00 a.m., $5 U.S. Memory Care Tour & Luncheon April 30, 11:00 a.m., Free A Senior Center membership is required and is available to Colleyville residents for free. There is a fee for non- resident membership. Transportation is provided and departs from the center. Reservations are required and registration closes 15 days prior to each trip or when the trip is full. For details on these and other trips, call the Senior Center at 817.503.1195. TREE DISPOSAL 4 Christmas trees can be placed curbside for disposal on regularly scheduled trash days. Please remember to remove any tinsel, nails, or other objects prior to disposal. CALENDAR NOTES Tax Assistance Every year the AARP provides free tax assistance from Feb. 5 through April 9, at the Colleyville Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road. Assistance times will be on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. The service is free and available to the general public. Appointments are required and are available now. To make an appointment, call 817.503.1195. Senior Prom Colleyville's senior population gets to enjoy a night of dancing, games, food, and socializing at the Senior Center's Senior Prom. It takes place on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Compass Christian Church at 2600 Hall-Johnson Rd. The event is free, but reservations are required. For details, call 817.503.1195. Spring Break Camps It hardly seems right to be talking about spring break in January-but spring really is just around the corner and the school break is scheduled for early March. Three camps are being offered through the city's Parks and Recreation department this year. Dates are March 10-14. Camp information is available in the online Reading & Recreation Sensation brochure here or by phone at 817.503.1180. Camps fill early so plan to register soon. Camps are: * UK Sports Week Ages: 5-14 Fees: $140 half-day; $250 full-day * Jedi Master Engineering with Lego Ages: 7-12 Fees: $156 * Jedi Engineering with Lego Ages 5-7 Fees: $156 Citizen Police Academy - applications due Jan. 15 There's only one more week to get in applications for the Citizen Police Academy. The academy is free and open to Colleyville residents, ages 16 and older. Download an application here or pick up an application at the Colleyville Justice Center, 5201 Riverwalk Drive. The 12-week class begins Jan. 30, and runs through April 24 (no class the week of March 13). Classes meet on Thursdays from 7:00-10:00 p.m. For more information, 5 call 817.503.1241. Sign-up Saturday, Jan. 18 Colleyville is teaming with GCISD, Baylor Grapevine Regional Medical Center, and neighboring cities to support Sign Up Saturday, a FREE youth sports, health, and wellness expo. Sign Up Saturday will provide families the opportunity to register for physically active programs and health initiatives. The event also includes free health screenings for children, along with safety and health education demonstrations. The goal is to fight against childhood obesity and to promote healthier lifestyles for children. It's all part of Baylor's Lifestyle Improvement Challenge. Sign Up Saturday is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Cross Timbers Middle School in Grapevine (2301 Pool Road). For more details, call 469.231.7005 or email neil.forbes@baylorhealth.edu. State of the City - Jan. 23 The annual State of the City meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, at Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. Designed as a one-stop information resource for residents, the State of the City will be preceded by an open house with city departments and community organizations. The open house begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the State of the City at 7:00 p.m. L.D. Lockett Park/Cotton Belt Trail II public meeting - Jan. 30 The city will be seeking public input about potential updates to the L.D. Lockett Park/Cotton Belt II trailhead area at a public meeting to be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Colleyville Public Library, second-floor meeting room. Prospective changes that may provide new amenities for L.D. Lockett Park and trail users will be presented at the meeting. Colleyville enjoys some of the best parks in the area and input is being sought from all Colleyville citizens on the project. CITIZEN SURVEY The 2014 Citizen Survey is now available online. The responses have an impact on virtually every aspect of how the city conducts business, communicates with citizens, and plans for future projects. With finite resources, the survey is critical in determining the city services that are most relevant to the people we serve and how to allocate the city budget accordingly. Beyond budget time, in fact, throughout the year, both the Colleyville City Council and 6 city staff refer to the survey and the opinions, feedback, and information provided by citizens, on a consistent basis. It is one of the most important tools in Colleyville's municipal guidebook. Surveys may be returned by pre-paid mail or dropped off at Colleyville City Hall, Colleyville Senior Center, and the Colleyville Public Library-or the survey can be completed online here. Surveys must be completed online or returned by mail or dropped off by Jan. 31. SPECIAL EVENTS Winter Ball 2014 - Jan. 31 The Winter Ball, a new event designed especially for fathers and their daughters, and mothers and their sons, is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. The wintry gala is open to girls and boys, ages 4-12. Young ladies and their fathers or father figures (uncle, grandfather, etc.), and young men and their mothers or mother figures (aunt, grandmother, etc.) are invited to share an evening to remember. A deejay will provide the music, each young lady or young man will receive a special gift, and refreshments will be available. Hours will be 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per mother/son or father/daughter duo. An additional daughter or son is $10. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Parks and Recreation office, 2512 Glade Rd., or online here through Jan. 24. Space is limited, so plan to purchase Winter Ball tickets soon. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT There is much happening on the economic development front in Colleyville. Get the latest information in the fall economic recap report. Economic Develop Fall 2013 READING & RECREATION SENSATION WINTER BROCHURE ONLINE NOW Check out all the activities and classes being offered through Colleyville Parks & Recreation and at the Colleyville Public Library this fall. The brochure is online and registration, in most cases, can be done online, too. Check it out here! (Look for the registration button below the cover of the online brochure.) Coming up at the library! Books 'n' Brunch Book Club Thu., Jan. 9, 11:00 a .m. - 12:30 p.m. 7 Registration Opens for Story Times & Chess Club Mon., Jan. 13, 10:00 a.m. Colleyville Sewing Circle Tue., Jan. 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your latest needlework project to work on at the library with fellow "stitchers." Late Edition Book Club Thu., Jan. 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Home2Library Connection Mon., Jan. 20. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration: REQUIRED. Especially for 3's Story Time Mon., Jan. 20-April 7, 10:15-11:00 a.m. Registration: REQUIRED. Preschool Story Time Mon., Jan. 20-April 7, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Registration: REQUIRED. Snacks & Stories Story Time Mon., Jan. 20-April 7, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Registration: REQUIRED. COLLEYVILLE SENIOR CENTER For information on all 50 and better programs offered through the Colleyville Senior Center, call 817.503.1195. The latest Senior Center newsletter is now online. Read it here. The Senior Center is located at 2512 Glade Road. Coming up at the Senior Center! Beginner Bridge Class Wed., Jan. 15-March 12, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Learn: Meadowood Assisted Living and Memory Care Fri., Jan. 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. AARP Smart Driver Course Tue., Jan. 14, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Get Your Ducks in a Row Fri., Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Vital information about lining up wills and/or living trusts, general and medical powers of attorney, and understanding probate. Courtesy of Bluebonnet Hills.