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Plans for Decker golf course divide Parks board

A proposed golf course split Austin’s Parks and Recreation board down the middle Wednesday night when members landed undecided on whether to recommend to City Council a 50-year license with Decker Golf LLC to build a high-end golf complex in…

Austin • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Feb 26, 2015

Planning Commission OKs Red Bluff Hotel variance

The Planning Commission approved a variance Tuesday that allows the developer of a proposed hotel on Red Bluff Road to build within the primary setbacks of the property, much to the dismay of neighboring residents. Commissioners had previously approved two…

Development • By Kara Nuzback • Feb 26, 2015

Commission powers to be revealed at next meeting

Although many left thinking they may never know whether Planning Commissioners can approve subdivisions without requiring connectivity, an 11th-hour save means the issue will be discussed, again, at the commission’s next meeting. Much to the disappointment of those who have…

The Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 26, 2015

County advances plan for new community center

Travis County Commissioners inched closer toward approving a project to replace an aging community center in Del Valle on Tuesday afternoon. With a 4-0 vote, they approved the reallocation of $161,805 for the early stages of work on a proposed…

Travis County • By Caleb Pritchard • Feb 26, 2015

Austin Monitor Radio: Mayor Steve Adler, the BBB interview

This is the complete recording of Monitor publisher Mike Kanin’s live interview with Austin Mayor Steve Adler as part of the Monitor‘s Beers, Brains, and Betterment discussion series. Portions of the interview were broadcast on KOOP for Austin Monitor Radio…

Monitor News & Media • By Michael Kanin • Feb 25, 2015

Mayor foresees messy, but effective, City Council

Austin Mayor Steve Adler says in the wake of what he hopes will be a more efficient and more inclusive City Council, don’t be surprised if there’s a little mess. “We have conversations that are out for everyone to see.…

Austin • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Feb 25, 2015

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Adler lays out new staffing plans for his office

City Council members peppered Mayor Steve Adler with questions at a work session Tuesday about his new proposal to ask city staff to look into ways to fund five additional full-time staff members for his office and allocate an additional…

City Council • By Tyler Whitson • Feb 25, 2015

Travis County eyes redevelopment of key properties

Travis County officials are attempting to plot the future of nine separate properties, some that have fates hinging heavily on a mercurial electorate this November. If voters approve a $291.6 million bond to build a new Civil and Family Courthouse,…

Development • By Caleb Pritchard • Feb 25, 2015

Council to continue July vacation tradition

Rejoice, city staffers. Your July vacation is probably safe — unless you are part of the budget staff. At Tuesday’s work session, City Council members agreed that they would continue the tradition of not scheduling meetings during July. Mayor Pro…

Austin • By Jo Clifton • Feb 25, 2015

Parks to consider Decker Golf; Council may punt

Although consideration of an agreement with Decker Golf LLC is on this week’s City Council agenda, Mayor Steve Adler said Monday that staff would be requesting postponement of an item allowing a 50-year license agreement for construction of new PGA-style…

Austin • By Jo Clifton • Feb 24, 2015

Professor lectures Adler on Austin government

Terrell Blodgett, professor emeritus at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, has written to Mayor Steve Adler and his City Council colleagues expressing concern about the mayor’s plan to add more staff for his office and lecturing him on the…

Austin • By Jo Clifton • Feb 24, 2015

City works to smooth out new concrete ordinance

A code amendment that promises to change how the city handles after-hours concrete installation is moving forward. The interim ordinance, passed by City Council in November, is set to expire March 31 without further Council intervention. The city held a…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 24, 2015

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