Agenda (times approximate)

6:45 Welcome and Sign In

7:00 Call to Order and Introductions

7:05 Read and approve minutes of January 22, 2024

7:10 Treasurer’s Report

7:15 Old Business

• Living Streets Update

7:25 New Business

• Parks update on CAP Grant and possible vote to approve using funds from the APF account to help fund ligustrum removal in South Austin Park.
• South Central Coalition update
• Communications update (website and newly added features)
• Zoning HOME update and new proposed building in the south central watershed (500 Congress Ave project.)
• Discussion on apartment glut in the Austin luxury market + more people leaving than moving to Austin [WSJ article (requires subscription), KUT article]

Meeting Minutes of March 25th, 2024

The General Meeting was held at the South Austin Rec Center and was called to order at 7:05pm by President Patty Sprinkle.

Minutes of the January General Meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer’s report was read by Lori Perry and approved.

Old Business

There was a report and update on the City’s Living Streets Program. Currently installed in the Southwood area, it seems to reduce cut through traffic, but pickleball use in the park is still a problem. The program is scheduled to continue through July.

Park Update

Parks char Sev Coursen applied for a Community Activated Park grant through the Austin Parks Foundation. The Project was approved, but only for a section of the park. Work will include ligustrum reduction.

A motion was made and approved for an earmark of $10,000 from the Austin Sponsored Fund Account, contingent on approval of the grant.

South Central Coalition Update

SCC representative Lisa McGiffert gave a report from the last SCC meeting. Topics included the proposed property at 500 S. Congress, the HOME issue, and reports that Texas AG Ken Paxton was challenging Austin’s Light Rail plan.

Communications Update

Communications Chair Heather Nelson gave an update on GENA.org. Our amazing website will soon include meeting agendas, minutes, and neighbor spotlights.

Zoning Updates

Zoning updates included a demolition notice for 2407 S. 3rd and information on Tokyo electron’s new 15 story building near 401 S 1st St.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.