The West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG) is a non-profit organization of residents with the shared goal of preserving West Austin and protecting it from deterioration. WANG is concerned with community development, ecology, safety, and any other matters that indirectly and directly affect the quality and character of the neighborhood and the City of Austin.
REED PARK KILN FEST: Friends of Reed Park is hosting Kiln Fest, an event for all members of our neighborhood/community! Join us on Saturday, May 10 for an incredible time celebrating the end of the school year and the start of summer with food, live music, kid-friendly activities, and so much more for all to enjoy!
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Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM (Howson Library)
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of board meeting minutes for April 7, 2025
III. Neighbor Communications –
IV. New Business –
A. Officer Elections
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- Office Eligibility Requirements – “The officers of the Association shall be Members in good standing for a period of no less than eight (8) months prior to their nomination” and “The officers of the Association shall also serve as members of the Board, and each shall have voting rights on the Board.” Section 7.1
- Nominating Committee Recommendations for President Elect (Sarah Cain) and Secretary (Cathy Kyle)
- Officer Elections for President Elect (Sarah Cain) and Secretary (Cathy Kyle)
B. Update re SB 1 Rider – CWANPCT letter regarding redevelopment of Austin State Supported Living Center requests opportunities for stakeholder input from CWANPCT and WANG, consideration neighborhood plan guidance for the property, and inclusion of a mandate that affordable workforce housing be required of any redevelopment of the ASSLC property.
C. Conflict of Interest Policy – (Cathy Kyle) https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/form-1023-purpose-of-conflict-of-interest-policy
V. Committee Reports and Appointments:
A. Communications Committee Report: Chair (Vacant)
B. Membership Committee Report: Mike Cannatti (Chair) – Appointment of Ashika Ganguly and Karen Ingram
C. Transportation Committee Report: Craig (Craig) – Speeding cars on Dormarian Lane, Winsted Lane, and Spring Lane
E. Zoning Committee Report: Blake Tollett (Chair)
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- Update on rezoning and FLUM amendment request (C14-2025-0026/ NPA-2025-0027.01) — 2406 Lake Austin Boulevard
- Update on demo/construction at 2406 St Anthony – Discussion with neighbors re permits, deed restrictions and restrictive covenants
VI. ANC Report (Heidi Gibbons) –
VII. Treasurer’s Report (George Edwards) –
VIII. Next Meetings – 6/2/2025 @6pm and 7/7/2025 @6pm
IX. Upcoming Events — REED PARK KILN FEST (May 10 @3-6pm)
X. Adjourn Meeting
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On April 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Mayfield Park will host Trowel & Error, the Spring event that annually attracts gardeners from all over Central Texas to hear experts give time-tested tips for beautiful gardens. Although lectures begin at 10:00, the event “opens” at 9:30 for those early birds who want to purchase Mayfield’s hard-to-find heirloom bulbs and perennials for their April gardens and to stroll the garden paths in the early morning peacefulness.
Sponsored by Friends of the Parks of Austin, Trowel & Error will feature three dynamic and knowledgeable garden experts including:
- Jay White (10 am), contributing editor for Texas Gardener, Masters in Horticulture, to speak on Propagating Like A Pro;
- Daphne Richards (11 am), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulturist, to speak on Down To Earth With Daphne:Your Top Questions From Travis County Extension; and
- April Rose (noon), Consulting Arborist, Rosewood Arbiculture, to speak on Environmental Health To Save Our Trees.
BRING YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS!!
What’s a garden event without a plant sale? Mayfield has the best deals in town for hard-to-find heirlooms and other perennials perfect for the April garden. A “garden goodie” raffle for the discerning gardener will round out the day.
As always, Trowel & Error benefits one of Austin’s favorite and enchanting parks, historic Mayfield. Guests tour the restored Mayfield-Gutsch home, surrounded by stone-walled gardens patterned in the 1920’s after the cottage gardens of England. Towering palms, flowering trees and perennials line meandering paths set among ponds filled with water lilies and fish. Gregarious peacocks supervise overflowing flower beds planted and maintained by community volunteers.
TROWEL AND ERROR is the solitary fund-raiser for historic Mayfield Park. Although admission is free, a $5.00 donation is requested. For more information: 512-453-7074 , neenok@aol.com or mayfieldpark.org
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 7!!
Land Development Updates
Phase 2 of the “HOME” Ordinance will be considered this spring and proposes changing the minimum lot size of single-family zoned property from 5750 sf to 2500 sf, as well as removing limits on building impervious cover and height.
WANG will continue to advocate for growth that aligns with our Neighborhood Plan and encourages more affordable housing without destroying historic neighborhoods and our tree canopy.
Please stay in touch with us. We are here to help with your concerns.
Joe Reynolds, a long time Allandale resident has worked on local flooding issues over the years. In 1981 he was on the Allandale Neighborhood Association Board and witnessed the destructive Shoal Creek flood. He has professional experience in modeling large systems. For his views on CodeNEXT’s impact on impervious cover see the following information.
At the HPWBANA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 14 (6:30 @ Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Drive), the topic will be “How CodeNEXT Will Impact Our Neighborhood,” featuring guest speakers Ed Wendler, Jr and Barbara McArthur.