Please Attend Monthly Pool Maintenance Meetings
[ September 14, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. October 12, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. November 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Barton Springs Pool Maintenance meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month, 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., at Barton Springs Pool
The public is encourage to attend the Barton Springs Pool Maintenance meeting to discuss maintenance practices at pool, between public and staff. These take place at the pool, near the guard office.… Continue reading
Please Attend the BSP Joint Committee Meeting
[ September 19, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. October 17, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. November 21, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. ] BSP Joint Committee (Parks and Recreation Dept, Environmental Board, and Forestry) is to be held the third Monday of every month at 6:15 pm. At these meetings, it makes important decisions regarding our beloved pool, trees and grounds. These are the meetings where the Master Plan projects are discussed, and where staff updates the… Continue reading
BSP Joint Commitee Meeting
[ July 18, 2011; 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm. ]
BSP JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 18, 2011 – 6:15 PM, PARD ANNEX – 919 W 28 1/2 St., SHOAL CREEK ROOM
Agenda:
C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
D. BRIEFS (Briefs are informational items only, no public comment will be taken)… Continue reading
BSP Tree court trees need your help Monday May 16th 6:30pm Joint Committee Meeting
[ May 16, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] [Update to post below.]
I have a clarification to make. I misunderstood the schedule of events.
The BSP Tree Court will not be included in the meeting’s agenda on Monday.
It will probably be discussed next month. This means that there is time for
PARD, Brian, Don Gardner and AHTF to meet at the BSP Tree court to discuss
the walk and the trees, and improve the proposed solution, if… Continue reading
Last Public Input Bypass Tunnel Parks Meeting 3/22/11 6 pm
[ March 22, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Bypass tunnel last presentation before proceeding to design phase (official public input phase will be closed tonight)
Tonight 3/22/11 at Parks Board meeting aa6pm at City Hall, B&C room
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Updated presentation bypass tunnel for tonight, by Johnny Price Watershed COA
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=149575
eng report, itemized cost page 6
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/drftrpt.pdf
report appendices:
repair sketches
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-a.pdf
site drawings
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-b.pdf
field survey info
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-c.pdf
appendix d part 1
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-d1.pdf
appendix d part 2… Continue reading
Pool Reopens with Part of South Lawn Restricted
[ March 12, 2011; ] Barton Springs Pool
Resumes Normal Operating Hours
on Saturday, March 12th
Beginning Saturday, March 12th, Barton Springs Pool will resume normal operating hours (5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily; lifeguards on duty 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. daily).
Part of the “South Lawn” will remain fenced-off to allow for newly installed sod to establish. Work to upgrade the mechanical and plumbing systems in the bathhouse will continue, so restroom and shower access will be limited.… Continue reading
Please, attend a Joint Committee Barton Springs Pool Grounds Improvement Project
[ March 7, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Monday, March 7th, at 6:30 p.m. The location will be the Parks and Recreation Administrative Annex (919 W. 28½ St.) in the Shoal Creek Room.
Agenda:
1) Possible partnership between PARD and Friends Barton Springs Pool (through the Austin Parks Foundation umbrella) to raise funds to move the pool entrance to the Rotunda
2) Discussion on BSP Tree Court: a full deck will damage the trees because of the digging… Continue reading
Spiritual Vocalist to Visit and Bless Barton Springs Pool
[ January 9, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Austin, TX – On Sunday, January 9, 2010 at 3 pm, Barton Springs Pool will have a special visitor, who goes by the single name of Lotus. She hails from the Far East with a remarkable, multi-octave range, reminiscent of the late Yma Sumac.
The human voice possesses a unique and remarkable power to create harmony. The voice of Lotus demonstrates this kind of human power, raising the awareness so… Continue reading
30% Design BSP grounds (tree court and South Hill)
[ November 15, 2010; 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board / Environmental Board Joint Committee
Monday, November 15, 2010 6:15 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Main Office Boardroom (200 S. Lamar Blvd.)
Meeting will include a presentation of the 30% Design Submission on the General Grounds Improvements Project (i.e., the 30% complete design of the Tree Court and the South Hill).Continue reading «30% Design BSP grounds (tree court and South Hill)»
PARD Private Gain on Public Property Meeting
[ October 4, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting on October 4th from 6pm – 8pm at the Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 to provide information and get public input about the commercial use of City parkland.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is experiencing an increase in unauthorized and unregulated commercial usage of dedicated parkland. This discussion will be part of a comprehensive… Continue reading
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