The Allandale Reporter

Cap Metro "Dump the Pump" Contest

Allandale residents:

If you started using Capitol Metro's services in 2005 as a result of higher gas prices, you could win something. Capital Metro is seeking stories from riders who dumped the pump in 2005.  Three winners will receive an iPod, a yearlong subscription to the Austin American-Statesman, a $25 gift card to BookPeople, and  a spill-proof coffee mug. Go here for the details. And if you do win, let us know.

ClayWays Pottery Studio and Gallery

The sign out front encourages passersby to "Shop Locally, (preferably here!)." It belongs to ClayWays located at 5442 Burnet Rd just accross from Puett Real Estate. In spite of the small storefront, ClayWays has a lot of space for artisans and artisan-wanannbees to spread out and mold their clay. The  small gallery that visitors enter into fronts a large studio and outdoor kiln area.

Chronicle Coverage of Latest SCB Development

This week's Austin Chronicle reported on the outcome of last Monday's Land Use and Transportation Committee regarding the SCB curb islands. The article "Shoal Creek Frankencurbs Could Multiply, Mutate, "  includes comments from Council Members McCraken and Leffingwell and nighborhood resident  Lane Wimberley.

The Liquor Store Zoning Request

submitted by Tom Linehan

Having one more liquor retail outlet in the area did not appear to be a  strong concern of the ANA board members in attendance at tonight's meeting.  The ANA Executive Committee met with developer Sam Buford and prospective liquor store tenant, Lee Cantrell to learn more about their request for CS-1 zoning.

The 5 Option Plan

from Julie Strong, Public Works, City of Austin:

Mr. Linehan, here is an update on the Shoal Creek issue, per your request:

On September 29, the City Council voted unanimously to remove the curb islands installed early this year along Shoal  Creek Boulevard. The Council also asked Public Works to return to stakeholders for input on how to re-stripe the street after the islands are removed.

Sound Wall Questions Answered

correspondence from Joyce Basciano, president, MoPac Neighborhoods Association Coalition

John,
I distributed your text below to the MoNAC member organizations.
******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* The Loop 1 / MoPac Project Team is getting up to speed. As mentioned in recent news reports, we plan to construct three sample sound barrier walls this spring at the TxDOT Bull Creek facility for the public to see and study. The walls will have a variety of sample architectural finishes. Next year, we will invite interested citizens to join an architectural advisory committee to help select an architectural theme for the corridor.

Directions for making a candy cane

These are the original instructions from Phyllis Brinkley submitted by Kay Newell:

You will need 2 stove pipe elbows, three straight pieces of stove pipe
and one can of white spray paint. A nice addition is a flood light & extension cord to illuminate the cane. In 1985 the cost of these items was about $25. excluding the extension cord. After spraying the cane, wrap it with 3 inch red plastic ribbon.

Pound a metal pole, or broom handle in the ground about 4 or 5 feet back from the sidewalk at a 45 degree angle. The cane will slide down over it. Some neighbors add a string of lights.

Photo taken on Bullard Dr.

Building Sound Walls

from John Kelly, PE, Loop1/MoPac Project Team

The Loop1 / MoPac Project Team is getting up to speed. As mentioned in recent news reports, we plan to construct three sample sound barrier walls this spring at the TxDOT Bull Creek facility for the public to see and study. The walls will have a variety of sample architectural finishes. Next year, we will invite interested citizens to join an architectural advisory committee to help select an architectural theme for the corridor.

Allandalewood

Well I didn't get any photos of Bruce Willis, Patricia Arquette or Richard Linklater. The best I have is this photo of the film shoot that took place 2 days last week on Wynona accross from Lamar Middle School. BTW, the guy in the picture, a member of the film crew, told me they were filming a butter commercial.  Guess no one told him it was really a movie. Anyway, here's what I know.

ANA Meeting Announcement for Presentation on Proposed Liquor Store at 6800 Burnet Road

A meeting of the Allandale Neighborhood Association (ANA) will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 pm at the Yarborough Library at 2200 Hancock Drive for a presentation by the developer, Sam Buford, of the proposed retail center at 6800 Burnet Road and the proposed liquor store tenant, John Cantrell.