September 14, 2016

"Decision is a risk rooted in the courage of being free."
 
~ Paul Tillich  
Mayor's Corner

Greetings!
Last week, I attended the CAMPO meeting for Burnet County leaders to discuss the possibility of building a road over Wirtz Dam to directly connect RR 1431 and RR 2147. Apparently, this idea was mentioned in the area road plans as far back as the late 1970's - it just never happened. With the increased traffic on US 281, there are a lot of reasons to proceed with this project now. Estimated cost has grown from $10 million in the 1970's estimate to $20 million now - but there is a new tax that should pay for it. For more information, go to www.campotexas.org/wirtzdam . The City of Cottonwood Shores expressed concern that a busy road would disturb its new nature preserve, but all others at the meeting - especially EMS and police, were enthusiastic about the idea. Yesterday's Highlander has more details.
 
The Highland Lakes Bar Association and the Marble Falls Public Library now provide free legal assistance the fourth Monday of each month in the Library's Community Service Room - from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM. This service is limited to consults on general civil practice matters only - NOT for Criminal matters!
 
Don't forget: Flu Shots at Meadowlakes City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 29th - from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Be sure to bring your insurance cards! The line moves quickly, and you can meet and visit with your neighbors while you wait your turn. First come, first serve.
 
To vote in the Meadowlakes POA election, you do not have to be "registered" - you just need to own property in Meadowlakes (one vote per property owned). Property owners should have received ballots by now. Absentee ballots (or signed proxies) must be returned to City Hall by 4:00PM
on Monday, October 3rd - or you can vote in person at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 8th beginning at 10:00 AM at the Meadowlakes Restaurant.
 
 
If you are not yet registered to vote in county, state or national elections, I am a Deputy Voter Registrar for persons who live in Burnet or Llano County, or I can give you the proper form to fill out and then mail yourself for those or any other Texas County. Early voting will begin Oct. 24th and end Nov. 4th. Election Day will be Tuesday, November 8th - and I am sure we will all be glad when that is over!



Mary Ann Raesener
Mayor   
The Meadowlakes Building Committee has three open positions. Place #2, Bob Powers, Place #4 Steve Nash, and Place #6 Barbara Kast, whose terms will expire on October 31, 2016.

The Planning & Zoning Commission has two open positions. Place #2 Sim Fernandez and Place #4 Amy Reeves, whose terms will expire on October 31, 2016.

If you are interested in an appointment to any of these positions, please contact Loren Meiner, City Secretary at (830) 693-6840 to obtain an application. Applications are due to the City Secretary by September 30th.
Meadowlakes Restaurant  
220 Meadowlakes Dr
(830) 693-4467

Restaurant Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm
Bar Hours  
Monday open at 12pm  
Tuesday - Sunday open at 11am
The Bar is open until we have accommodated incoming Golfers and other Patrons.
We are always open during Restaurant hours and special events.
 
Fried Catfish every Friday
Fries, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw only $8.95
 
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Allan will be adding some tasty new entrees to our
fall/winter menu coming soon. 
 
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Christmas Menus will be ready in October
Book today for groups of 30 or more
Our calendar is filling fast
 
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Planning a private  party or special event?
Let us do all the work.
We promise to impress!

Take out welcome
Ask about our delicious daily features!  

Provide us with your email address to    
and we'll add you to our email list 
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Flu Shots 
 
The City of Meadowlakes will host a Flu Shot Clinic sponsored by Marble Falls HEB Pharmacy in the Meadowlakes City Hall on Thursday, Sept 29th
10:00AM - 1:00PM
NO APPT NEEDED!

Please click HERE  for more information.  

The Marble Falls Public Library invites you to join them in welcoming author Nola McKey as the first presenter for this fall's Lunch with an Author Program, Friday, September 16, at 11:30 AM. Nola will be talking about her latest book From Tea Cakes to Tamales: Third-Generation Texas Recipes, a collection of heirloom recipes and family stories gathered from around the state, focusing on our cultural diversity. The idea for this book came to Nola when she was making tea cakes using her grandmother's recipe.

Nola McKey is a former senior editor for Texas Highways magazine, has edited Cooking with Texas Highways, and has been an assistant foods editor for Southern Living. She has also written freelance articles that have appeared in publications including The Dallas Morning News and Country Home.
She makes her home in Austin. Learn more about Nola and her book at www.nola-mckey.com.
 
Nola will be joined in the program by Alice Liles of Muleshoe, who has contributed recipes from both her grandmothers.
 
From Tea Cakes to Tamales will be available for purchase at the program and for checkout in the library. The program is free, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Please make your reservations in person at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main,
Marble Falls, or by calling 830-693-3023. For more information on
upcoming programs, please visit the calendar page www.marblefallslibrart.org
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Hidden Falls Golf Course
    
Did you know that there are clubs, groups, and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club?  
For a calendar of Hidden Falls events contact the club at 
(830) 693-3300

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Meadowlakes Directory
We update the Meadowlakes Directory on a regular basis. If you have an update please stop by City Hall, call us, or email ecutchin@meadowlakestexas.org  
so that we can make the changes to the directory. 
If you would like to purchase a new directory for $3.00 please stop by City Hall. 
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 Upcoming Events:  

Tuesday, September 20th - City Council Meeting 5:00pm City Hall

Monday, September 26th - Building Committee Meeting 2:30pm City Hall

Tuesday, September 27th - Municipal Court 1:30pm City Hall

Saturday, October 8th - Annual POA Meeting 10am Meadowlakes Restaurant

Monday, October 10th - Building Committee Meeting 2:30pm City Hall

 
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Important Numbers:

Ordinance Enforcement   1-877-442-0072

Animal Control  1-877-816-8136

Meadowlakes Security Gate  830-693-4110

City Hall  830-693-6840

Public Works/POA  830-693-2951

Golf Course  830-693-3300

Meadowlakes Restaurant  830-693-4467

Republic Services  830-693-3513

Burnet County Sheriff 512-756-8080 

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If you have any questions or concerns about communications from the City, you may call us at (830) 693-6840 or come by the office any time. We also welcome any feedback specific to this newsletter. This is for you, our residents; so please tell us what you think!

 
Sincerely,  
Loren Meiner
 City of Meadowlakes