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Home My WebLink AboutJanuaryeF-_,1(,:.ma1ks are about 50/50 About 51 % of the required sidewalk miles in West U are either "non accept- able" or "non existing" according to a recent report prepared by consulting engineers Claunch & Miller. The report notes that the total amount of sidewalk required by ordi- nance is 418,465 linear feet, or just over 79 miles. About 38.5 miles are in "ac- ceptable" condition. C&M estimate that it will cost $3.9 million to replace and install the non ac- ceptable or non existing sidewalks. City Manager Sherman Yehl noted, however, that there are many miles of three foot wide sidewalks in good con- dition, but do not meet the current four foot wide standard. "If we are going to do a sidewalk replacement program, it might make sense to bring all sidewalks to one stan- dard," Yehl said. The cost of replacing existing three foot acceptable sidewalks is estimated at between $1.4 and $2.1 million which creates a total project cost of between $3.9 million and $6.0 million. An expen- diture of this type would create between a 2.0¢ and 3.5¢ increase in the City's tax rate. The estimates do not include costs for handicap accessible ramps. C&M noted that Priority Area l through 613 have existing ramps and the remaining areas, 7 through 12, will have ramps in- stalled as part of the infrastructure im- provement program. Sidewalk replacement has been con- sidered in the past - most recently in 1995, but was not included in the infra- structure bond referendum voted on at that time. At their December 14t' meeting, the West U City Council approved a resolu- tion mandating at least two town meet- ings and requesting a May bond refer- endum which could authorize up to $6 million in new bonds to install and re- place sidewalks throughout the two square mile city. City Council members will be seeking citizen comments on the proposal over the next several months. More i officews on patrol Responding to concerns over in- creased crime around West U's,'-, perimeter, the City Council is considering adding up to six r E . new patrol officers beginning in mid-1999. Currently there are C6 df- ficer positions allocated to the patrol division. At the request of the City Council, Police Chief Gary Brye prepared a staffing analysis and recommended the hiring of between three and nine offic- ers. Brye noted that while current staff- ing levels allow the department to main- tain a good level of service, he lacks the resources for ongoing and continu- ous preventive patrol. The addition of two officers to each patrol shift and the addition of two marked patrol vehicles would allow the department to increase minimum staff- ing levels from three officers per shift to four. "This would really allow for greater visibility, increase the potential for the bicycle patrol and other community pa- trol methods, and decrease the overtime allotment needed for shift coverage if someone is absent," said Brye. Although West U is only two square miles, the West U Police Department stays busy. Brye reported that the sta- tistics from 1997 show that the patrol division handled over 9,000 dispatched calls, over 21,100 self-initiated calls and assisted the Fire Department on most of its 679 fire and 649 emergency medi- (continued on page 6) • Calendar of events 8 • Citizen Work Order 7 • City Life 3 • Employee Spotlight 4 • Inside Council Chambers 2 • Ordinance Spotlight 6 • Police Blotter 5 • Senior Calender 7 Volume 26, No.1 January 1999 Inside Council Chambers Page 2 Id, In recent weeks many questions have been raised about the City's efforts to create a comprehensive plan for our future. Many questioned the ideas de- bated and some questioned the need for a planning process. It seems that the Council, the administration, and the plan- ners have not done a good enough job of conveying to you the importance of planning and the purpose ofthis particu- lar effort. The City is a business - a service industry. In 1999, we will have total revenues of just under $16 million, over 100 employees, and 13,000+ stakehold- ers. All good, prosperous businesses plan for the future in order to stay com- petitive in an ever-changing market- place. We should plan for our future, too, to insure that we remain the most desirable place to live and raise a fam- ily. At stake are our future property values as well as the quality of life we all enjoy in West U. Planning will help us maintain our edge in the areas in which we excel - such as fire and po- lice services; a mushrooming tax base that lead to lower than forecasted tax increases for infrastructure bonds; and responsive, citizen-based City Govern- ment. Suppose we decided not to plan for the future and instead waited for a cri- sis to occur, and then tried to respond. We have been asked at some of the recent town meetings why past prac- tice is not good enough for the current Council. The answer for me is simple: sewers. Twenty years ago, although our sewer lines were aging, no plan was made for their replacement. The City waited until something broke, then fixed it, piece- meal. Suddenly, more than one or two parts broke at a time, and the crisis management solution was our current infrastructure replacement program. By: Mayor Teresa W. Fogler replacing the infrastructure and doing a fine job of it. What is wrong is that in many cases we are too late. The City still regularly repairs collapsed or de- pressed lines that will be replaced in the near future. We are spending tax dol- lars to put sewer lines back together. In a couple of years bond dollars will be spent to replace repaired lines. (Because replacement lines are in front of homes and old lines are behind homes, we can- not simply accelerate the replacement of broken lines on a piecemeal basis.) In addition to wasted dollars, measure the impact on the lives of the residents who face the issue of raw sewage in their own back yards. It is not a pretty picture. It is not a picture we would be facing today if the city pursued compre- hensive planning in the 1970's. What are the crises of the future, near or remote? From the pattern of com- plaints we have heard, a major crisis, either looming or at hand, is traffic. Ask residents of Wakeforest, Auden, and Sunset if they believe the traffic situa- tion in our City is well-managed or on the brink of a crisis. Do we wait to see if a pedestrian or playing child is injured or worse by a speeding driver? Or do we try to plan the means to move traffic through our City more safely? I opt for the latter. I opt for implementing a plan to minimize or eliminate cut-through traf- fic, a plan to slow people down, and a plan to encourage drivers who traverse our City daily to stay on the main drags. Another issue often mentioned is the changing demographics of our City. Families with pre-schoolers and elemen- tary age children will one day have teen- agers. What programs could be devel- oped by the City to support these fami- lies with teens? What facilities will we require to serve the needs of our chang- ing community as all segments of our population age? and other issues? I do not have those answers - you do. You, the citizens, through your participation in this plan- ning process will focus our attention on the issues which are important to you and will steer us away from the issues that are not. You will let us know which solutions are workable and which are not. Unfortunately, we were temporarily sidetracked by an idea that drew ire and criticism when introduced to the citizens for discussion - the hike and bike sys- tem. We should not allow the highly- charged reaction to that idea defeat the entire process of planning for our future. The pedestrian system is officially dead. We must now refocus our efforts on issues and ideas that receive support from the vast majority of residents who have participated in this process thus far, such as sidewalks, traffic planning, and strict enforcement of traffic laws. For example, Council has already begun ex- amining the idea of expanding our police force in response to repeated requests for stepped-up enforcement and a more visible presence on the streets. As we move forward through this re- directed process, we hope you will make your voice heard. Join us for the next in our series of town hall meetings. If you are interested in total immersion in this process, volunteer to join the steering committee. We will be adding a few new members in 1999 in an effort to improve our responsiveness to the community. To volunteer, call City Manager Sherman Yehl: 662.5810. Town Meeting January 18, 7000 Pm Community Center Mayor Teresa Fogler (662.5801) City Council Members Tony ]Davis (662.5808), Cindy Neal (662.5847), Cindy Sparkman (662.5848), Patrick Starich (662.5889) City Currents welcomes your contributions. Forward material to 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, TX 77005, c/o the city manager by the 10th of the month preceding publication. General Information: 668.4441 City Manager Sherman Yehl: 662.5810; e-mail: syehl@ci.west-university-place.tx.us City Life Page 3 Community Building Nevus: New Class Now Forming Tae-Bo with Niki: This class is a structured, effective cardiovascular workout that develops strength, coor- dination, and balance. This workout will empower your mind as well as your body ...and it's fun, too! Day: Wednesday Time: 6:40-7:30AM Sessions: I: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24 11: Mar. 3 - April 7 Fees: $40/$50NR Location: Auditorium Instructor: Niki Hollander Register at the Community Building, 6104 Auden. For more information call 662-5892. Second Saturday Concert This month's featured performer is Hickory Hill an East Texas band, one of the most popular bluegrass/country bands in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisi- ana. Hickory Hill is known for the warm personality and stage presence of its members as well as their vocal and in- strumental talents. An evening with Hickory Hill is an evening of musical variety - from country to bluegrass and traditional to contemporary sprinkled with an abundance of homespun humor. The concert will be held at the West U Community Center at 6104 Auden on January 9 at 7:30rM. Tickets will be on sale at the door Adults $6; Senior Citi- zens (65) $3; children under 12 free with adults. Homemade refreshments avail- able for purchase. For more information about the con- cert call 281.347.3235 or 281.495.2923. Marathon men (and women It's marathon time. Get ready for 13,000+ feet passing through our neigh- borhood Sunday, January 17. Your cooperation is needed to make this a successful event. University from Kirby to Weslayan and Weslayan from University to Bissonnet will be closed to public travel from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. We ask that you move all ve- hicles off these streets by 7:30 AM on race day. Join us along the route and cheer for the runners Selected-West` University Place Phone Numbers and Street Addresses Mailing address for all City Departments is: 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, TX 77005-2802 4 EMERGENCIES y Ambulance 9-14 Fire 9-1-1 Police 9-1-1 City Hall, 3800 University Blvd 77005-2802 General Information 713.668.4441 City Manager Sherman Yehl 713.662.5810 City Secretary Kay Holloway 713.662.5813 Finance Department Finance Director Walter Thomas 713.662.5816 Municipal Court Clerk Iola Pickul 713.662.5826 Deputy Tax Assessor Patricia Kwan 713.662.5818 Utility Billing Representative Charlotte Gonsoulin 713.662.5823 Fire Department To Report an Emergency 9-1-1 Fire Chief Terry Stevenson 713.662.5836 Non-Emergencies 713.662.5 835 Library (Harris County), 6108 Auden 77005 713.668.8273 Parks &c Recreation Department, 6104 Auden Community Building 713.662.5892 Colonial Park Pool Manager Dave Pippin 713.668.7642 Parks & Recreation Director Mark Mailes 713.662.5894` Senior Services Manager Sharon Reusser 713.662.5896 Police Department, 3814 University Animal Control Officer Rosemarie Valdez ' 713.662.5 853 DARE Officer Sean Anderson 713.662.5 869 DirectLink Alarm Coordinator Kathleen Jones...... 713.662.5863 Police Chief Gary Brye 713.662.5862 Detective Office 713.662.5865 Non-Emergencies 713.668.0330 Public Works, 3826 Amherst Chief Building Official Dennis Holm 713.662.5830 Public Works Director Edward Menville 713.662.5840 General Services Supervisor Louis Roberston 713.662.5845 (Solid Waste, Street & Sign Maintenance) Inspections & Permits 713.662.5833 Inspection Request Line 713.662.5805 Sewer Maintenance Supervisor Dave Pittman 713.662.5844 Water & Sewer Repair (After Hours & Weekends) 713.668.0330 Water Quality Manager Patrick Walter 713.666.8974 can happen here Unfortunately by Sherman Yehl, City Manager West U experienced a tragedy this past month - a random act of violence that took the life of a mother, wife, and physician. Our hearts go out to the family and friends who knew and loved Dr. Claudia Benton. We like to think that such things can't and don't happen here. In fact, it has been over 14 years since the last homicide was reported in West U. Yet we know the world is not a safe place. Our oasis is surrounded by a metropolitan population of almost 3.5 million people. So please, be careful out there. Keep doors and windows locked. Be observant when driving and make sure you aren't being followed. Consider installing an alarm system in your home if you don't already have one. We can't prevent every tragedy. But by working together and just being careful, we can helprotect ourselves from another tragedy. 4 EMPLOYEE IN rHE SPOTLIGHT In the employee of the month spotlight this month is your Police Department's most tenured Lieutenant, James (Danny) Sparks. Danny spent the better part of his life here at West Uni- < 7,. versity Place patrolling the d streets and taking care of West U citizens. Before joining the West U. PD Danny spent time in the military. Danny began his career with the West U. Police Department 31 years ago. Since that time he worked every pos- sible patrol shift imaginable. First a pa- trol officer, Sparks was than promoted through the ranks and has been a Lieu- tenant since 1995. For most of the past eighteen years, Sparks worked the Day Shift. Over the years, Sparks has often been seen assisting residents, answer- ing calls for service, patrolling garage sales, or just being visible in the com- munity. When not on duty for the West U. Police Department, Sparks enjoys three main interests in life: golf, bowling, and spending time with his wife. When asked what attracts him to his job and the com- munity he responds, "The citizens and employees here at West University are really a wonderful group of people." On a sad note to those of you who know Danny, he retires January 31, 1999. So if you see him out on the street, wish him the best. We at the Police Department know everyone will miss him and the contributions he made to this community. Ed : fiJisforically ~Spoaking Let me tell you a story.. . Seventy-five years ago, January 2, 1924, Harris County Judge Chester H. Bryan signed an order incorporating West University Place. A plat from that time period shows the incorporated lim- its of the new municipality as Reynolds Avenue (now Kirby Drive) to the east, the Harris County Poor Farm Tract (where the Poor Farm Ditch is now lo- cated) to the west, the County Poor Farm Road (now Bissonnet) to the north, and Bellaire Boulevard to the south. Approximately 200 residents were liv- ing in the newly-incorporated area at this time. West University Place will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee with a series of Priority Area 62, In January 1999 infrastructure im- provements in Priority Area 6B begin. Area 6B is bounded by Georgetown on the South, Edloe Street on the East, Bissonnet Street on the North, and Auden Street on the West. The project is scheduled to take 457 calendar days with an expected completion date dur- ing the summer of 2000. As in all previous priority areas, the work involves replacement of water and sewer lines, storm sewer inlets, and some storm sewer pipe and street con- struction. When area 6B is finished, events throughout 1 9 9 9 . The West Uni- versity Place Historical Society is pleased to participate in that celebration with a forthcoming book, Stepping Back in Time: History of West University Place, by Board Member June A. Begeman and other contributing authors. The book will be available in the early spring of 1999. The soft cover book of approximately 165 pages tells the story of West Us history through the years. Illustrations include maps, documents, and photographs. For information on how to reserve a copy of this book, call June Begeman at 666.5721. underway 69% of the wa- ter and 83% of - - the sewer lines in rcj R _p, the City will be - replaced. In order for the residents to be informed about what will happen during construction, staff con- ducts public meetings prior to the start of construction. A final meeting is scheduled for January 14111, 1999. Ifyou cannot attend this meeting, call Public Works Director, Edward Menville, at 713.662.5840 with questions. 's easy to have t the The Power Card, the new Houston Public Library card, is now available to West U residents. Children under 18 may get their very own Power Card with a parent or guardians' signature free of charge. Adults may purchase a non-resident Power Card for $40 a year or $20 for six months. The Power Card, a public/private part- nership of Houston Industries, Inc., Eller Media and the Friends of the Houston Public Library is a concentrated effort by the City of Houston to ensure that children throughout the area have the best access to information. The Houston library system is increasing the types of material most popular with the under 18 age group. Power Cardholders can access and er check out library material of all kinds, including books, videotapes, CD's, and audio tapes. For further information about the Power Card, call 713.236.1313 or visit their website at www. hpl.lib. tx. us/ powercard. qo- the -Mwcomers Club, f? huge, heaztl 2?ian~ 2'ou to the' members f the Al wcomers Clzz6 who hepedat the Seuior.7'blday Vary, OecemherlY~ Ole couldut liaise Azad such a succes fu! 9Aolday Warty without yore 7hauls, ~ ~~'Sem;)rServices Department Police Blotter Page 5 November, Crime up close Burglary of a Building two cameras and a camera flash miss- ing from their boxes on a shelf in the 3100 Cason - November 1. A resi- hall closet. No sign of forced entry. Two dent reported that after leaving his ga- people did have access to the house. rage door open, a black 26" men's Spe- Turned over to the detectives for fur- cialized Hardrock FS bicycle was taken. ther investigation. No suspects or witnesses; case 771- _ ~ 6500 Community - November pending further information. 17. A resident asked the police to 4200 University - November her home where she had suspected 8. A resident stated his two bi- / a burglary. The officer found a cycles were in the garage the kitchen window shattered and previous night, but discovered f,: muddy footprints leading into the them missing this afternoon,__ - home. The suspect(s) had ex- along with a golf bag and clubs. ited through the sliding glass door. The doors were closed but not locked. A gold medallion bracelet and a new No suspects or witnesses; case pend- 35MM were missing. Turned over to the ing further information. detectives for further investigation. 2700 Amherst - November 19. A 3000 Carnegie - November 23. A resident advised that her lawnmower resident advised that someone had en- was stolen from her unlocked garage. tered her home without permission and No suspects or witnesses; case pend- taken various jewelry pieces and cash. ing further information. No signs of forced entry. It was dis- covered that the extra house keys kept Burglary of a Habitation hidden in the detached garage were miscina TnrnPd nvPr to the r]PtPr t;vae 6700 Brompton - November 2. A resident called to report a suspicious per- son leaving a neighbor's house and the home security alarm had been activated. The suspect, a Black male wearing a white lab coat over a dark shirt and dark green jeans carrying a black bag, was seen boarding a Metro bus. Our Police officer stopped, boarded the bus, and asked the suspect to step off to be in- terviewed. The suspect was taken into custody after a lengthy discussion. Dis- covered in his bag were a number of rings, jewelry boxes, coins, calculators and a gun magazine. The suspect's ar- rest cleared this attempted Burglary and a completed Burglary reported in Octo- ber. Arrest made; case closed. 3500 Georgetown - November 7. A resident reported that someone broke into his home through his French doors in the rear of the house. Apparently, the doors had been kicked in. Missing from the home was some cash, a pillow case and a church I.D. card. Turned over to the detectives for further inves- tigation. 2900 Nottingham - November 16. A resident reported that after returning home from a short trip, he discovered for further investigation. 3100 University -November 23. A resident returned home after leaving for a few hours and noticed her back door was damaged. She then discovered the silverware drawers were open and her jewelry boxes ransacked. The resident attempted to straighten up the damage before the police arrived and may have contaminated possible fingerprint evi- dence. Police interviewed several neighbors. One said that a Black male knocked on her side door that afternoon. When she did not answer right away, he attempted to turn the door handle. She identified him as about 16 years old, approximately 5' tali, and 100 pounds. He appeared dirty, wore a colored shirt, dark shorts, shoes with no socks, and carried a plastic container. He seemed to have a speech impediment as she could not understand him when she asked what he wanted. The officers found a number of juveniles in the area soliciting and spoke with them as well as with their adult supervisor. Their personal information was taken for pos- sible reference and they were cited for solicitation. Turned over to the detec- tives for further investigation. Chiefs Corner Well, can you believe it? The past year has quickly past. It's hard to believe that in less than 12 months we will begin the year 2000. In only five months schools will let out for the summer. Which means summer vacations are just around the corner. During the coming year when you are away from home, remember that the West U. Police Department pro- vides the housewatch program. We will check your house while you're gone and make sure everything is O.K. If you plan ahead, give us a call a month before you leave. We'll schedule an officer to come out and conduct a security survey. Any rec- ommendations for improvement can be completed before you leave. And lastly, remember to be a good neighbor and watch out for each other. The police department will never turn down a good pair of eyes assisting us in keeping everyone safe. Gary M. Brye 4100 Southwestern - November 25. A resident reported that an air compres- sor was missing from his garage. A couple of months ago, a circular saw was discovered missing but he choose not to report the incident. Since his ga- rage door is frequently left open, the burglary could have happened at any time. No suspects or witnesses; case pending further information. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 6700 Academy - November 9. An employee at a local business reported that a cellular phone had been stolen from inside his car while he was at work. The car was not locked. No suspects or witnesses; case pending further in- formation. 2700 Cason -November 21. A resi- dent reported that his vehicle window had been shattered and his cellular phone missing. About 3:30 Am, he heard dogs (Blotter - continued on page 6) Page 6 (Blotter - continued from p. S) barking and his car alarm go off but did not see anything outside his window. No suspects or witnesses; case pending fur- ther information. 2600 Talbot - November 21. A resi- dent advised that someone had broken out the window of his vehicle and taken his cellular phone. No suspects or wit- nesses; case pending further informa- tion. 2800 Jarrard - November 27. A resident reported that the window of his vehicle had been shattered. Missing were an in-dash stereo/CD player and an athletic bag containing clothing and cycling equipment. No suspects or wit- nesses; case pending further informa- tion. 2600 Robinhood - November 30. A visitor to the area returned to her ve- hicle and found a window broken out, the interior ransacked, and several items missing. Gone were an overnight bag, blanket, boots, clothes, sunglasses, CDs, a purse, and some cash. No suspects or witnesses; case pending further infor- mation. Criminal Mischief 3600 Albans - November 29. A resi- dent reported that someone drove through his front yard three times in the past few weeks. Turned over to the de- tectives for further investigation. 4200 Villanova - November 30. A resident discovered the driver's window of her van broken out and the interior soaked from current rain. Nothing was missing. No suspects or witnesses; case pending further information. the store before she could be detained, but was observed on security cameras in the parking lot. The vehicle license tag observed did not match the vehicle description. Turned over to the detec- tives for further investigation. 3800 Case - November 13. A resi- dent advised that someone used several checks from his checkbook without per- mission. He last had it in his possession at a car wash but is not sure if it was taken at that time. Turned over to the detectives for further investigation. 2700 Barbara Lane -November 16. A resident advised that several checks were missing from her checkbook and some had been cashed. She suspected a young woman who helped her out re- cently. The cashed checks had a driver's license and a thumb print on them. Turned over to the detectives for further investigation. Theft 2600 Bellaire - November 6. A caller reported a theft in progress at a construction site. It was the second time that night the pick-up truck had been seen. Police officers set up sur- veillance in the area and spotted a truck fitting the earlier description parked at the construction site. After three sus- pects loaded the bed of the truck with lumber they left the scene and the of- ficers apprehended them. The three men were arrested and charged with felony theft. Arrest made; case closed. 2900 University - November 6. While a resident cleaned his garage, someone stole one of two bicycles from the driveway. No suspects or witnesses; case pending further information. 2800 Nottingham -November 12. A resident reported two diamond rings missing from her jewelry box in her room. She identified three possible sus- pects who had worked for her recently. One was a housekeeper who left unex- pectedly after working for her for a year. The other two were handyman- type contractors who made several re- pairs around her home. Turned over to the detectives for further investigation. 6700 Vanderbilt -November 21. A resident reported two potted palm plants missing from the front of her town home. No suspects or witnesses; case pending further information. 4000 Bellaire - November 27. A pa- tron to a local business discovered her purse missing after arriving home. She returned to the business to interview the employees and other customers. She did not file a police report at that time, but did so a few days later. Turned over to the detectives for further investiga- tion. (More Officers continued from page I) cal service calls. Each shift is also responsible for pa- trolling the City's 46 miles of roadway at least once per shift (and at least twice during the night shift) and conducting an average of 115 Vacation House Watches per shift. Brye also reported that the average response time for emergency report type calls was two minutes thirty-nine sec- onds in 1997. Brye noted that West U residents both demand and deserve "a police de- partment that rises above what is ac- ceptable responses to incidents and citi- zen requests." But those demands take a toll on the ability to offer a normal and regular amount of preventive patrol time caus- ing high visibility patrol activity to be di- minished. Because of recruitment and train- ing requirements, Brye estimated that it would take from six to 15 months to add all six officers. The total additional ex- penditure for the first full year of imple- mentation is $324,000. The City Council will hold a public hear- ing on a required budget amendment to consider appropriating funds for this staffing increase in early 1999. Forgery/Credit Card Abuse 2600 Arbuckle - November I L Resi- dents reported receiving a bill from a gasoline credit card company for charges on credit cards they never received. Turned over to the detectives for fur- ther investigation. 2900 Lafayette - November 11. A resident was contacted by a department store security officer about a suspect who made a purchase with her credit card number and driver's license. Both the license and card were in the resident's possession. The suspect left Time to let it go If your holiday tree has seen better days, it may be time to dispose of it. Please remove all lights, y, tinsel and anything else that is a non-tree part. Place the tree by the curb (please; not in a plastic bag) and the West U. Solid Waste crew will collect it and have it f turned into mulch to help a new tree grow in 1999. ` 7 r ° c' January 8, Friday Bus over to the ride store to get your Metro Lifetime Pass. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. $2.00. Bring official proof of birth date. • January 12, Tuesday } Learn about the elephant. The IMAX theatre presents Africa's Elephant Kingdom. Pay when making reser- vations. 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM. $3.50. • January 13, Wednesday Join us for a new weekly activity - Competitive Board Games. Enjoy a variety of games. For today, the first day, lunch is free. Reservations are required. 9:00 AM - NOON. Free • January 13, Wednesday Keddy Outlow begins a five week series entitled Experiencing Poetry to be held on the second floor of the neighborhood library. Limit of 15. 10:30 AM - noon. Free. Other dates: Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, and Feb 10. • January 13, Wednesday Dr. Blair Justice presents asemi- nar on Holistic Pain Management. All ages are invited. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Free n ar of events • January 15, Friday MFA Senior Program: Brassai: The Eye of Paris. Lecture and tour. 9:30 AM - NOON. $1.00/$2.00. • January 18, Monday The Care-Giver Support Group will meet the third Monday of the month. Care-givers of All Ages invited. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. Other dates: Feb 15, March 15, April 1 • January 19,Tuesda The Tuesday Musical Club's Spring Program begins. Today's speaker: Frank Young of TUTS, "There's No Business Like show Business." 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM. Free. • January 19,Tuesday Another chance to view the IMAX film Africa's Elephant Kingdom. Please pay when making reserva- tions. 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM. $3.50. • January 20, Wednesday ,y Knitting with Lola - second ses=sion runs through March 10. Starter supplies available. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. $5.00 plus supplies. Please call 713.662.5895 for more information or to make reservations to attend events. rorianua • January 26,Tuesday 'yo Tour the Port of Galveston. After- wards, visit Kemp's Ridley Turtle Research Center. A tour of the Lone Star Flight Museum follows lunch at the Strand Brewery. 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM. $15.00 • February 2, Tuesday Tuesday Musical Club -Traditional Music versus Generation X. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Free. • February 2, Tuesday Tour Shriners Hos ita?~ p or Crippled Childen. Afterwards, help the children make a Valentines Day card. 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Free. • February 5, Friday The volunteers of the AARP will help prepare IncomeTax Returns on Fri- days through April 9. Reservations a must. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Free. • February 5, Frid The Museum of Fine its begins a three-week series on "American Art of the 19th Century." Today's sub- ject is the Hudson River School with David Brauer. 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM. $1.00/$2.00. No matter how hard we try to keep track of all the things we are responsible for doing, occasionally there is work that drops through the cracks. We need to know about it. Tell us if there is work that needs to be done on your street, in your neighborhood, or anywhere around West U. Tell us about the problem and where it is. Help us do a better job and we'll all try to make West U a better community! Location: Description of work or problem: How long has condition existed? Who should we contact for additional information? Phone number: Best time to call: UN i U O 1 V l' Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday City offices closed ~T z: . % 28 • 2 30 31 ` 1 2 Vision 2020 Steering Vision 2020 Neigh- Friends of West U - Building and Standards Newcomer's Club Committee @ boyhood Mtg. @ Parks @ 6:30 PM Commission 6:30 @ Coffee, 10:30 AM 6:30PM 12:00 NOON Community Center. PM in the Public Works NOON, Communit Community Ctr. Scout House (and at Parks Board @ 7:30 Lunchroom Center 6:00 PM 1/6, Public PM Community Works Lunch Rm) Center 7 3 4 5 7 8 9 YZ!y Council Worksho Senior Services Board @ 6:45 PM Meeting @ 2:30 PM. Community Ctr. Zoning and Planning Council Meeting Commission @7:00 @ 7:30 PM Commu- P.M. in the Public 10 nity Ctr. 11 12 J 13 Works Lunchroom 14 15 16 Town Hall Meeting , Zoning Board of @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM Adjustment @ 6:30 Community Center P.M. in the Public 6104 Auden Works Conference Room 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Council Worksho @6:45 PM - Community Ctr. m - - ` Council Meeting = _a @ 7:30 PM Commu- nity Ctr. 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 i 30 0 City of West University Place 3800 University Boulevard ML West University Place, Texas 77005 Last Page BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 600 Houston, TX