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The Villager - Spring 2010

What's Inside

• Thank You - Mayor Dianne Costa & Council Member Don Combs
• Spring Clean-Up
• May 2010 Election - Canceled

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Recap of City Issues - March 26, 2010

Scott Kriston reports that the TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project contractor is in the process of barricade removal at the FM 2499 connection at FM 407.  TXDOT anticipates opening one north bound lane and both southbound lanes of FM 2499 from Highland Shores to FM 407 to local traffic by the end… Read More »

Council Approves Ordinance Amending Parks and Recreation Fees and Resolution Cancelling the May 8, 2010 Election

At the March 23 meeting, Council approved the final read of an ordinance amending parks and recreations fees and charges. The proposed fee structure was needed to keep up with market conditions and provide Highland Village residents, the local taxpayers, a price break related to some park entry fees… Read More »

City Hires Linda Cornelius as Parks and Recreation Director

City hires new Parks and Recreation Director, Linda Cornelius, to begin on March 29. Ms. Cornelius brings to the City a strong background in municipal parks and recreation activities. Previously employed by the City of Boerne as the Director of Parks and Recreation, throughout her career Ms.… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - March 19, 2010

Scott Kriston reports that the TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project contractor painted the road striping on the south bound lanes and is in the process of barricade removal at the FM 2499 connection at FM 407.  TXDOT anticipates opening one north bound lane and one southbound lane of FM 2499 from… Read More »

City to Cancel May 8, 2010 General Election

The General Election scheduled for May 08, 2010 is uncontested and the election will be cancelled in accordance with the Texas Election Code.  The Council, on February 23, 2010, ordered an election to be held on May 08, 2010 for the purpose of electing Council members to Place 1 (Mayor), 2, 4… Read More »

I-35E Garden Ridge Exit and Eagle Point Road Closing

The northbound Garden Ridge exit ramp off of Interstate 35 in Lewisville will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, 15, to allow workers to install rail. Northbound motorists will need to exit Denton Road and go south on I-35 to get onto Garden Ridge. This closure is part of the construction of… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - March 12, 2010

The northbound Garden Ridge exit ramp off of Interstate 35 in Lewisville will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 15, to allow workers to install rail. Northbound motorists will need to exit Denton Road and go south on I-35 to get onto Garden Ridge. This closure is part of the… Read More »

Council Approves First Read of Ordinance Amending Parks and Recreation Fees

At the March 9 meeting, Council approved the first read of an ordinance amending parks and recreations fees and charges. The proposed fee structure was needed to keep up with market conditions and provide Highland Village residents, the local taxpayers, a price break related to some park entry fees… Read More »

City Works with Resident Film Professional to Produce 2010 State of the City Video

The last few years the Highland Village, Flower Mound and Lewisville Mayors have presented the state of their cities through a video presentation. This year the three cities teamed up to share a theme for the presentation. Each city has production staff, however what was needed for this… Read More »

Recap of City Issues - March 5, 2010

On Friday Mayor Costa held her last Breakfast with the Mayor with the Highland Village Business Association. As the unique part of the breakfast, the Mayor asked everyone to introduce themselves and make any announcements they wanted to share. I announced to the group the hiring of our new Parks and… Read More »

City Connections - March Edition

Stormwater PollutionPRE-EMERGENT ORGANIC HERBICIDESLate winter and spring will bring a new growing season requiring lawn maintenance and proper application of fertilizers and herbicides.  Improper application of lawn care chemicals can result in the pollution of stormwater, which flows… Read More »

March 2 Primary Election Information

Tuesday, March 2 is Election Day for the Primary Election.  Highland Village residents who plan to vote on Election Day must go to their Election Day polling location.  There are three polling locations in Highland Village.  The Republican Party has two locations-Heritage Elementary… Read More »