Council Discusses Maintenance of Residential Screening Walls | |
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Over the last few months, several single-family residential neighborhoods have reached out to staff requesting that repairs be made to their perimeter screening walls. The requested repairs are associated with walls that have not been historically maintained by the Parks Department. Most of the walls in question are located on private property and there is no record of a wall maintenance easement on the plat. At the September 27 City Council Work Session, Parks and Recreation Director Janna Tidwell shared with Council maps that identified single-family residential masonry perimeter screening walls in Town and their known maintenance responsibilities.
Council directed staff to conduct more research and provide additional information regarding ownership of the walls and a description of the wall maintenance easements that are in place. You can watch the Council's screening walls discussion here and read the presentation here.
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Council Approves Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment
Each year, the Finance Department reviews the budget to determine which items should be recognized with formal budget amendments. When budget variances occur that are outside of the authority of the City Manager, these adjustments are presented to the Council in the form of a budget amendment. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget was adopted by Council on September 14, 2021. At its September 27 meeting, the Council approved the second amendment for the FY2022 budget.
Major items in the amendment include funding for additional water usage by the Parks Department due to the hot summer; retirement vacation payouts and overfill positions for the Fire Department; Holiday in the Park; and a transfer to the Facility Maintenance Fund. These additional appropriations are offset by increased sales tax revenue of $969,000 resulting in a net impact of $0 to the General Fund.
Additionally, the budget amendment authorizes the City Manager to transfer unexpended appropriations and excess revenue from the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to the Self-Funded Special Projects Fund. The amount of this transfer (if applicable) will be known in late November 2022 after the Town has recorded all revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The Fiscal Year 2021-2022 estimate included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget included an estimated transfer amount of $1,400,000.
You can watch Council's budget amendment discussion here and read the presentation here.
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Local Restaurants Recognized with Foodservice Safety and Sanitation Awards | |
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Addison's Environmental Health Division implemented a Foodservice Safety and Sanitation Award for restaurants last year that recognizes restaurants that did an excellent job with food safety and sanitation throughout the previous year. At the September 27 Council Meeting, Environmental Health Manager Sandra Long presented awards to this year's recipients of this special honor.
Awards were given in three restaurant categories: full-service, fast food, and sandwich / deli. The winners are:
- Full-Service Restaurant: Olive Garden
- Fast Food Restaurant: Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack
- Sandwich/Deli: Dunn Brothers
Congratulations to all four restaurants and thank you for your dedication to providing safe food for the Addison community. A special shout-out to Shake Shack for its second win in a row!
You can watch the Council's Foodservice Safety and Sanitation Award presentation here.
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Work to Begin on South Side of Proton Intersection | |
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As the main lane paving for the southbound lanes on Midway Road from Spring Valley Road to Proton Drive continues, the next work activity is the removal and replacement of the south side pavement of the Proton intersection. All traffic will be switched over to the north side of Proton, with one lane of traffic in each direction, starting on Friday, September 30. Work is scheduled to be completed within 3 – 4 weeks.
Drivers should pay close attention to the traffic control and lane assignments in this area and observe the location of signal heads and directional signage at the intersections.
You can watch the Behind-the-Scenes video to learn more about the project and phasing. Don't forget to register for Midway Road text updates by texting the word Midway to 888-777 or subscribe to email updates at www.Addisontexas.net/midway.
Thank you for your patience as we strive to make Addison a better place to live, work, and play.
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Edward Baumann Clothiers Breaks Ground On New Building | |
On Thursday, September 22, Edward Baumann Clothiers officially broke ground on its new corporate headquarters at 4901 Arapaho Road. Established in 1991, this well-known Addison company is moving forward into a new building and new era. Mayor Joe Chow, Mayor Pro Tempore Kathryn Wheeler, Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore Lori Ward, Council Members Tom Braun, Darren Gardner, and Guillermo Quintanilla, and former Council Member Marlin Willeson joined Bob Baumann and his team to celebrate this milestone. The 41,388 square foot development will have a ground floor parking garage, plus four floors of office, showroom, and retail space, and was approved by Council in November of 2020. | |
Bilingual Daycare and Preschool Opens First Texas Center in Addison | |
On Wednesday, September 28, Council Member Eileen Resnik and Economic Development and Tourism Director Orlando Campos attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tierra Encantada. A Minneapolis-based Spanish immersion childcare and preschool program, the Addison location is the company's first in Texas. Designed for children 6 weeks to 6 years, the curriculum is focused on bilingual education that fosters early cognitive development and teaches respect for diversity. An added bonus for busy parents, the center also provides organic meals cooked fresh by an in-house chef, as well as cloth diapers and wipes for all children. The 10,000 square foot newly renovated space includes 10 classrooms for infant to preschool ages and has both inside and outside play areas.
Welcome to Addison, Tierra Encantada!
| Sooner Fans Converge on Addison for Red River Showdown |  |  | |
Since 2016, the Renaissance Addison Dallas has served as the host hotel for the OU Club of Dallas during the Red River Showdown, the annual football game between the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas which is played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Club recently extended its contract for up to another five years. This partnership, which Addison's Economic Development and Tourism Department supports through a yearly sponsorship of $5,000, not only sells out the 528-room Renaissance, but visitors also overflow into many other local Addison hotels. The Club uses the Town's sponsorship to help provide scholarships to local Dallas students interested in attending OU.
Not only are many Addison hotels booked during this famous rival weekend, but Addison restaurants also see an increase in business. In an effort to support the local hospitality industry and attract more Sooner fans, Addison's Tourism team purchases ads in the Sooner Spectator, a publication dedicated to the exclusive coverage of University of Oklahoma athletics. The Town also displays a banner over Belt Line to welcome these guests to Addison.
Addison has a similar relationship with other organizations, including the Dallas Cup, that provides a city-wide economic impact. If you know of an organization that is interested in making Addison their home away from home for an event or conference, please contact Addison's Tourism Manager Alisha Holmberg at aholmberg@addisontx.gov.
| Expect Lane Closures on October 1 for Mary Kay's MK5K Race |  | |
Mary Kay is hosting a 5k and one-mile fun run on Saturday, October 1. Please be aware of road closures and expect delays from 7am - 10am. The run will begin at 8am and most streets will re-open by 10am.
The following will describe the road closures/alternate routes:
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Quorum Drive – Closed from the north side of Addison Circle to Westgrove Drive, including all intersections and driveway approaches in between
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Keller Springs – Closed from Ledgemont Lane to the Dallas North Tollway
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Airport Parkway – Closed from the west side of Quorum Drive to Meridian Lane
Alternate Route for Addison Circle Businesses: An alternate route has been established for access to businesses located in Addison Circle near Beckert Park. Please use Spectrum Drive as an alternative route.
Alternate Route for Addison Circle Residents: If you live on the WEST side of Quorum Road, please use Morris Avenue to Addison Road as an alternative exit. If you live on the EAST side of Quorum Road please use Spectrum Drive to Arapaho Road or Spruill Avenue to the Dallas North Tollway as an alternative exit.
Alternate Access for Businesses at Quorum Drive and Airport Parkway: Access to businesses at Quorum Road and Airport Parkway will be limited. Both east and westbound traffic will be closed at Airport Parkway and Quorum Road.
Alternate Access for Businesses at Quorum Drive and Keller Springs Road: Access to businesses at Quorum Road and Keller Springs Road will be limited. The road will be closed at Morris Avenue on Quorum Road. Patrons will have access to public parking garages if needed.
Alternate Access for Businesses at Quorum Drive and Westgrove Drive: Quorum Road will be closed south of Westgrove Drive. Westgrove Drive going EAST and WEST will be open to traffic.
Thank you for your patience. If you would like to register for the event, please visit www.marykayashfoundation.org/mk5k
| Mark Your Calendar for the Public Safety Open House on October 1 | |
Join the Addison Fire and Police Departments at their Public Safety Open House on Saturday, October 1 from 10am - 12pm at 4798 Airport Parkway. There will be fun for the whole family with popcorn, cotton candy, a bounce house, glitter tattoos, static displays, and demonstrations! | |
Pop Up in the Park Returns October 1 | |
Come out to Addison Circle Park on Saturday, October 1 for games and FREE yoga from 10am - 12pm. Bring your mat and find your center for a yoga session hosted by Addison Circle Yoga from 10am - 11am. After your free class, head to the Addison Outdoors pop-up trailer until 11am for giant Jenga, corn hole, and much more. | |
Recycling Event Planned for Saturday, October 8 | |
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Mark your calendar and clean out your closet for Addison's Fall Sustainability Day on Saturday, October 8 from 9am - noon at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre parking lot. The event, which also offers document shredding and e-recycling on-site, is free and open to the public.
Below is a list of recycling items that will be accepted:
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Computers: Desktops, laptops, servers, LCD monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, and all other computer components.
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Cameras: Camcorders and all non-disposable film and digital cameras.
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Office Equipment: Fax machines, typewriters, inkjet cartridges, printers, scanners, routers, shredders, and copiers.
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Entertainment Electronics: Car and home audio equipment, satellite and cable boxes, VCRs, DVD players and recorders, headphones, and multimedia projectors.
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Multimedia: DVD and VHS movies, audiobooks, and music CDs. All multimedia items must include original covers.
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Clothing & Accessories: Pants, coats, shirts, purses, belts, shoes, hats, etc.
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Toys & Games: Action figures, blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, etc.
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Portable Electronics: Cell phones, GPS devices, calculators, CD, and DVD players, PDAs, and MP3 Players.
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Video Games: Video games, systems, and accessories.
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Sporting Goods: Golf clubs and bags, helmets, pads, baseball bats and gloves, basketball shoes, cleats, hockey sticks, skates, and roller blades.
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Musical Instruments: Guitars, percussion, strings, woodwinds, brass, and electric keyboards.
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Home and Garden: Air purifiers, baby monitors, vacuum cleaners, power tools, electric razors, sewing machines, & medical equipment.
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Non-Fiction Books: Cookbooks, craft books, textbooks, etc. Jewelry Gold, silver, watches, costume jewelry.
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Food: Non-perishable and canned food.
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Grand Reopening for the Renovated Athletic Club Planned for October 11 | |
The Addison Athletic Club staff is planning a week-long celebration to welcome the community back into the renovated club. From October 10 - October 16, all fitness classes will be free and daily giveaways and raffles are planned for October 10 - October 14. Official ribbon-cutting ceremonies are planned for the new Pickleball Courts, "Chacoan" public art sculpture, and the Athletic Club beginning at 10am on October 11. | |
Three Ways to Get Involved in this Year's Halloween Bash | |
ONE: The Addison Athletic Club is collecting candy for its October 29 Halloween Bash. Donations can be left with Marty the Monster who will be located at the front entrance of the Club near the elevator. As a reminder, we only accept candy that is sealed. | |
TWO: The Club is looking for volunteers to help work the refreshment table, take pictures, and more during the event on Saturday, October 29. Volunteers will need to be available from 2pm - 7pm. Scan the QR code above to register or click here. | |
THREE: Grab some friends, decorate the trunk of a car, and hand out candy to all the little ghouls and goblins who attend the event (candy will be provided). Need some inspiration? Below are a few photos from past events. Scan the QR code above to register or click here. | |
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