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Balcones Pool

Balcones Pool Schedule

• Ashley Wells, Aquatics

Supervisor

• Pool Shade
• Swim Classes Offered
• Swim Teams

Swim Teams

• Lifeguards Needed

Picture Courtesy of Walnut Crossing NA

• Street

Maintenance (Seal Coat) happening in Coat) happening in Milwood

Members VOTE for Traffic/Mobility Concerns & Neighborhood Planning Concerns & Neighborhood Planning

• We have formed a Work Group with Walnut Crossing NA

with the help of Council Member Pool with the help of Council Member Pool.

• Survey is www.surveymonkey.com/r/MobilityandPlanning
• A few items on the list include:

A few items on the list include:

– Extend Left Turn Lane on Amherst at Duval Intersection – Traffic Calming on Cut Through Streets Crosswalk at Amherst & Park Entrance + Sidewalk into Park – Crosswalk at Amherst & Park Entrance + Sidewalk into Park – Sidewalk/Improved Road from Amherst to Waters Park – Turning Lane onto Adelphi from Parmer Heading East – Fill in Sidewalk Gaps along Parmer – And much more. So please take the 15 minutes to vote to help us best prioritize our members’ needs.

High Level of Radon in Milwood Notice g

• A resident recently let MNA know of higher than safe

Radon Levels in their Milwood home discovered after a Radon Levels in their Milwood home discovered after a diagnosis of lung cancer. While Austin is not considered a risky area for Radon, it can happen any where.

• On Thurs. May 25 at 6:30pm at Abel’s North, MNA has had

2 experts volunteer to come into Milwood for a Radon d l d d Educational Seminar & to provide FREE Radon Test

• RSVP now at www.milwoodna.com
• Space is limited.

Be an MNA Block Captain

MNA Needs Block Captains! It’s Easy! Volunteer Today!

• You are someone who will:

– Greet your new neighbors MNA Needs Block Captains! It’s Easy! Volunteer Today! Greet your new neighbors – Develop a communication system to distribute information – Encourage social meet ups Inform your neighbors of criminal activity and concerns in neighborhood – Inform your neighbors of criminal activity and concerns in neighborhood

• You are NOT someone who is:

– Official law enforcement – Responsible for relaying others’ reports to 911*

*it is the responsibility of everyone to report crime Sign up by emailing milwoodwatch@gmail.com

Streets In Need of a Block Captain

• Balboa
• Blossomwood
• Bouvet Ct
• Fremont Cv
• Ganymede Ct
• Ganymede (east of
• Monaghan Tr
• Phoebe Ct
• Pluto Ln
• Bouvet Ct
• Brigadoon Ln

(twnhms)

• Ganymede (east of

Adelphi)

• Ganymede (west of

Adelphi to Pluto)

• Pluto Ln
• Sceptre Cv
• Skipton Dr
• Brown Bark Pl
• Calisto Terr
• Cassady Dr

Adelphi to Pluto)

• Ganymede (Pluto to

Europa/Parmer)

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• Tarragon Ln
• Tattershall
• Terra Nova

Cassady Dr

• Cologne Ln
• Coronet St

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• Ladrido Ln
• Limewood Ct
• Mercury Ln
• Terra Nova
• Transit Circle
• Transit Cv
• Dorsett Oaks Cr
• Enchanted Forest

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• Meuse Cv
• Miss Julie Ln
• Trianon Ln

Is your street not covered? y

• Sign up here:

http://milwoodna.com/neighborhood‐watch/ OR OR

• Email us at: milwoodwatch@gmail.com

Playground Location & Next Steps yg p

• The vote ended in a tie at 131 to 131 when in

dd d h b h f d person surveys were added the numbers shifted to a 51% to 49% split with many stating their t ld i if vote would swing if…

• Therefore PARD has decided to further vet both
• ptions to see if the vote will then swing to one

location since feedback suggested some common concerns.

Northern Walnut Creek Trail & W t W t P j t U d t Waste Water Project Updates

Our Asks:

• A better option to a low water crossing has been granted.
• Improved Trail Design – a switchback to minimize slope
• Tree Mitigation Concerns are being addressed
• Shortened Timeline:

Switchback Section of Trail at 90% design Should begin early – Switchback Section of Trail at 90% design. Should begin early

• 2018. We have asked for sooner.

– Waters Park Relief Main Portion of Trail to be completed in 18 months from Sept 2016 On schedule months from Sept 2016. On schedule.

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Trail Update

Trail Update

Now probably Now probably June 2018 Now probably March 2018

Creekside Trail Repair NPP Grant APPROVED!! APPROVED!!

Project: ‐ Repair 300 feet of washouts, potholes, & gaps Repair 300 feet of washouts, potholes, & gaps within 2,200 feet of trail ‐ Protect the Bluffs & Endangered Jollyville Salamander Habitat Clear the 70 ft of Rock out of the Creek to reset the ‐ Clear the 70 ft of Rock out of the Creek to reset the Creek’s Course ‐ Estimated Cost of $117,000. O P i i 1 522 l h i h 2 d $9 302 i ‐ Our Promise is 1,522 volunteer hours in the next 2 years and $9,302 in the next 6 months! We have already raised almost $2,000! *Once these trail sections are repaired and Northern Walnut Creek Trail Completed it would create a 1.2 mile loop in Balcones Park.

Trail Clean‐up on Earth Day at Balcones Park at Balcones Park

• The Friends of Balcones Park are teaming with Austin Parks

Foundation to do an Earth Day project on April 22 Saturday Foundation to do an Earth Day project on April 22, Saturday, 9am‐12noon.

• Priority 1 ‐finish clearing debris from the “creekside” trail in

/ f the park/greenbelt. This work will count towards our grant for repairing the chuckholes in the trail.

• If we get done or have lots of people we will move down to

If we get done, or have lots of people, we will move down to the creek/greenbelt by Mopac and clean trash.

• Note, this is not a kid‐friendly project as there will be lots of

k d l b h t rocks and large branches to move.

• Sign up at https://givepul.se/o21gm

Batteries, Oil, Paint & Antifreeze C ll ti E t S t M 6th Collection Event on Sat. May 6th

• Start gathering those leftover paint cans, used oil and oil filters, dead

b i if d l d f & l i fil batteries, antifreeze and clean, dry styrofoam & plastic film.

• Saturday, May 6 Milwood NA will be hosting a BOPA Collection Event.

Details at www.milwoodna.com

• Sponsored by H&H Build & Design!
• We are allowed to only collect: Batteries, Oil, Latex Paint, and

Antifreeze. Antifree e.

• We will not be accepting other household hazardous wastes including:
• il‐based paint, paint thinner or stripper, cleaning chemicals, pool

chemicals, pesticides, or light bulbs. chemicals, pesticides, or light bulbs.

• We’re also looking for volunteers for our collection event so if you

would like to help email mnaboard@milwoodna.com.

Styrofoam Collection Year Round

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• We have a generous neighbor who will accept Styrofoam and bring it to the

Resource Recovery Center since it can’t go in the Blue Recycling Bins and ideally wouldn’t be placed in the trash bins either.

• Simply make sure it is clean and dry then place it in a plastic bag on the porch at
• Simply make sure it is clean and dry then place it in a plastic bag on the porch at

12011 Trianon Ln What kinds of plastic foam are accepted? What kinds of plastic foam are accepted? What is accepted:

– Plastic foam made from polystyrene ‐ commonly found in egg cartons, food packaging meat trays to‐go containers disposable plates and coffee cups foam ice packaging, meat trays, to‐go containers, disposable plates and coffee cups, foam ice chests and in shipping and packaging materials. – Plastic foam made from polyethylene, commonly used in shipping and packing items such as electronics

What is not accepted:

– Packing peanuts or soft foam, such as the foam typically found in mattress pads – Plastic foam that is attached or glued to other materials, like cardboard or plastic film

Do you have a child starting at Summitt in August? at Summitt in August?

Register them now! Also join in the many events to get them ready for the transition and comfortable with the school and new friends! comfortable with the school and new friends! There is a Facebook Group for Incoming Summitt Eagle Parents, as well: Join Here. Some of the Events include: Some of the Events include: Friday, May 5 – 9:00 a.m. – Snacks with the Principal. Thursday May 18 – 3‐3:15 p m – Workout with the P E Teachers Thursday, May 18 3‐3:15 p.m. Workout with the P.E. Teachers. Thursday, Aug 17 – 3:30‐6 p.m. – Meet the Teacher. Pre‐K and Kindergarten students will meet their teacher and see their classroom. They will also drop off their school supplies. Saturday Aug 19 9 a m Welcome to Pre K & Kindergarten Social After you have met Saturday, Aug 19 – 9 a.m. – Welcome to Pre‐K & Kindergarten Social. After you have met the teacher, come meet your classmates! Celebrate the end of the summer at Silver Grill.

• Please contact Kate Carlson for details or questions.

Summitt Elementary’s l d l h Spring Fling Fun Adult Night

Sat., April 29 from 6‐9 pm at Abel’s North , p p

• Tickets available online now & at school until April 21st!
• Join us for our adult‐only fundraiser with food, drinks, music, AND a silent and live auction

you won’t want to miss! you won t want to miss!

• Everyone is welcome to help fund our Technology Teacher's Salary!
• How: Tickets on sale now online or before and after school until 4/21
• Ticket price: $30 per person

Ticket price: $30 per person

• Why: Raise $$$ for our technology instructor, Barbara Neill’s salary.
• Childcare will be provided at Summitt. Info: summitteagles.org/springfling
• Can’t attend but want to help? Donate at the Summitteagle.org store

Can t attend but want to help? Donate at the Summitteagle.org store

• How can you help? Silent Auction items: Have a silent auction item you would like to

donate? Contact us at Springflingdonations@gmail.com

Milwood Library

• Hours:

Sunday: Closed Monday ‐ Thursday: 10:00 am ‐ 9:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am ‐ 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm

Wh t’ NEW

• What’s NEW:

Laptop, Tablet, & more check out New Auto‐Return Machine 1,000’S of New Book Titles have been moved in! ,000 S of New ook Titles have been moved in!

• If you changed your digital library to another library during the remodel

please return it to Milwood Library so our library can get the much d d di f h i l i ! needed credit for that circulation!

• What brings you or would bring you to the library?

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• Programming: What would we like to see added?
• Interested in a Music Concert?

Picture Courtesy of Walnut Crossing NA

• Sat, April 22nd 9‐12noon

– Earth Day Clean‐up at Balcones Creekside Trail www balconespark org

Upcoming Events

– Earth Day Clean‐up at Balcones Creekside Trail www.balconespark.org

• Sat, April 22nd 11am‐3pm

– Balcones Day Festival: A family‐focused event with bounce houses, obstacle course, games, silent auctions, food, and much more! www.Balcones.net

• Sat, April 29th 6‐9pm

– Summitt’s Spring Fling Adult Fun Night: Help Summitt raise funds for their technology teacher at this great event with food, drinks, music, entertainment AND a silent and live auction you won’t want to miss! itt l / i fli www.summitteagles.org/springfling

• Sat, April 29th 10am‐1pm

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• St. Stephen’s Health Fair: All are welcome! Over 20 agencies will attend with free blood pressure and glucose

screenings screenings.

• Sat, April 29th 11am‐7pm

– Turkish Food & Craft: Turkish food and drink, art, crafts, dancing, music and lots of fun for kids www.turkishhouse.org

• Sat, May 6th morning

– Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze Collection Event: Info at: milwoodna.com

$12 or $14/month (or half if you coop with a neighbor)

Other Tidbits

• Like Us at “Milwood Neighborhood Association”
• Like Us at Milwood Neighborhood Association

Facebook Page

• 311 Phone App & Austin Police Dept App
• 311 Phone App & Austin Police Dept App
• Summitt sells HEB Giftcards to get a % of the sales. Do

you shop at HEB and want to help Summitt then you shop at HEB and want to help Summitt then contact ‐ kynna@outlook.com

• Nextdoor com – a good resource for
• Nextdoor.com – a good resource for

recommendations and chatting with neighbors

• Discussion on Pulling MNA emails out of Promo &
• Discussion on Pulling MNA emails out of Promo &

getting Facebook to show up

MNA’s Website MNAs Website

• Businesses in Our Backyard
• Businesses in Our Backyard
• Calendar of Upcoming Events
• Up to the Minute Weather from Personal

Weather Station within Milwood Weather Station within Milwood

• Easy Way to Pay Dues
• NEW ‐ Recycling/Trash Webpage

Join the MNA Board

President: Meg Davis Vice President: John Marostica Treasurer: Bethany Metzger Treasurer: Bethany Metzger Secretary: Kristin Harper Park/Greenbelt: Erik Harris C i ti G B Communication: Garry Brown Block Watch/Crime/Code: Tim McMullen & Uma Jadhav At Large: Carolyn Scherrer g y At Large: Will Shoaf At Large: Palmer Buck At Large: Michael Lewis At Large: Michael Lewis

We are happy to tailor a position for interested parties!

Adelphi Acre Garden Adelphi Acre Garden

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• Accepts Composting from Residents, not just Gardeners
• Leaf Bags for Compost
• Today is the last day to renew and if not received plots will be
• Today is the last day to renew and if not received, plots will be

released once this year is over (Plots renewals work on a Jan‐ Dec cycle).

• Checks are made out to the SFC and renewal costs are below:

– Smaller 10x4 : $36 – Larger 10x10: $60 – Larger 10x10: $60

Resident’s Resident s Concerns or Questions