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City Of West U To Offer Free Recycling Bin Distribution
West U residents who are interested in having an extra recycling bin will be provided with one at no cost, following approval from the city council.
Council unanimously approved a proposal to order recycling bins for residents who request them during its meeting on Monday night.
Councilmember George Boehme came up with the idea to provide a [...]
City Council Approves New West U Basement Ordinance
29. March 2011
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After nearly two hours of discussion, the West U City Council tonight approved an ordinance that will regulate how basements are built in the city.
The Building and Standards Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission brought a recommendation to council on Feb. 28 to prohibit basements from being built in the city. Council opposed the [...]
Council Moves Forward With New Basement Recommendation
14. March 2011
The West U City Council tonight approved the first reading of an ordinance that will regulate how basements are built in the city.
The Building and Standards Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission brought a recommendation to council on Feb. 28 to prohibit basements from being built in the city. Council opposed the ban and [...]
West U City Council Opposes Basement Ban
28. February 2011
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West U City Council tonight opposed the recommendation from the Building and Standards Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission to prohibit basements from being built in the city.
Council voted against the ordinance three-to-one. Councilmember Steven Segal voted in favor of the ordinance. Mayor Bob Kelly was absent.
In November of 2008, city council asked the [...]
Council To Consider Prohibiting Basements – ZPC, BSC Recommend Ban
28. February 2011
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West U City Council will tonight consider an ordinance that would prohibit basements from being built in the city.
The Zoning and Planning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission are bringing the recommendation to council after nearly two years of discussing the issue. City staff also recommends that council approve the proposed ordinance.
In November of [...]
Council Supports Proposed Constitutional Amendment, Approves House Joint Resolution 56
17. February 2011
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The West U City Council this week showed its support of a proposed Texas Constitutional amendment that prohibits unfunded mandates.
Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of House Joint Resolution 56 during its meeting on Monday, Feb. 14.
State Rep. Burt Solomons filed the resolution in January to limit the Texas Legislature’s authority to pass legislation [...]
Edloe Street Café Will Remain Colonial Park Pool Concessionaire
14. February 2011
Edloe St. Café will remain the concessionaire for Colonial Park Pool, following approval from West U City Council.
Edloe St. Café was one of three vendors that submitted a proposal to the City of West U to be the pools concessionaire. Firehouse Subs and Chick-fil-A also submitted proposals.
Council unanimously approved awarding the contract to Edloe St. [...]
Colonial Park May Have New Concessionaire Following Tonight’s Council Meeting
14. February 2011
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The City of West U may have a new concessionaire for Colonial Park Pool after tonight’s city council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The city received sealed proposals from Chick-fil-A, Edloe St. Café and Fire House Subs, all wanting to be the pool’s concessionaire.
Council will review the three proposals during tonight’s meeting and may direct City Manager [...]
City Of West U Recognizes Young Breast Cancer Awareness Week With Proclamation
27. January 2011
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The West U City Council recognized the Young Survival Coalition during its Monday night meeting.
Mayor Bob Kelly proclaimed the first week of October as Young Survival Coalition Young Breast Cancer Awareness Week in the City of West U.
There are more than 250,000 women living in the U.S. who were diagnosed with breast cancer at the [...]
West U Residents To Get Relief From Rec. Center Noise Problems
25. January 2011
Ruskin Street residents should get relief from noise problems at the West U Recreation Center, following approval from city council to pay up to $33,000 for improvements.
Council previously directed staff to have acoustical engineering studies performed on the noise levels emanating from mechanical equipment inside the Rec. Center after residents near the center complained.
Staff [...]
City Council Hands Off West U Town Center Redevelopment Report To ZPC
24. January 2011
West U City Council tonight handed off the Town Center report to the Zoning and Planning Commission to begin drafting zoning amendments for the redevelopment of Edloe Street.
The West U Town Center Committee presented its plans for a new zoning district to city council and the ZPC during a special council session tonight at 5 [...]
Council To Look At Improving West U Recreation Center Noise Problems
24. January 2011
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West U City Council could tonight approve $40,000 to address noise issues at the Rec. Center that have some neighbors complaining.
Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, 3800 University Blvd.
Council previously directed staff to have acoustical engineering studies performed on the noise levels emanating from mechanical equipment inside the Rec. Center after [...]
Council May Decide To Change Parking Space Requirements For Shopping Centers
12. January 2011
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West U City Council may decide to change the required amount of parking spaces for shopping centers if it accepts a recommendation from the Zoning and Planning Commission.
Council asked the Zoning and Planning Commission to find solutions to issues related to prior nonconforming status uses and parking regulations for food service establishments. The commission will [...]
West U City Council Proclaims Jan. 10, 2011 As Will Rhymes Day
11. January 2011
West U City Council proclaimed Jan. 10, 2011 as William Rhymes Day in the City of West U during its Monday meeting.
Rhymes, a former West U resident, is the first West U Little Leaguer to make it to the major leagues. He plays second base for the Detroit Tigers. Rhymes held a baseball hitting clinic [...]
City Of West U Ready To Solicit Bids For Colonial Park Pool Concession Contract
10. January 2011
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West U City Council authorized City Manager Michael Ross to solicit proposals from prospective vendors for the Colonial Park Pool Contract during tonight’s meeting.
Council directed the Parks Board in October to review and revise the existing contract for food, beverage and concession services at the pool. The Parks Board formed a subcommittee to review and [...]
29. March 2011
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