Fall 2003

KYLE HISTORY The City of Kyle was incorporated for the sec- ond and last time on April 12, 1906. At that time, J.W. Tompkins was Mayor; J.B. Stephenson was Marshall; Johnson, Weber, Schlemmer, Motheral and Steager were Aldermen; R.J. Sledge was City Secretary and W.S. Etheridge was City Attorney. Otto Groos was appointed to Park Committee at that time. The first city ordinances were adopted in 1906, and plans to build the city hall went to committee in 1907.
Who was the first barber in Kyle, when and where did he set up his shop? (Answer inside) Extreme Make-Over at Steeplechase Park from the pool beginning at
7:00pm and entertaining
the crowds till 10:00pm.
Check out their web site at www.meritband.com. Saturday , May 28th, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tour- nament will take place at
Texas Old
Town. The
tournament will benefit the
Texas Adventures Summer
Youth Camp offered by Kyle
P.A.R.D. Registration forms
for players and table spon-
sors on the website at www.cityofkyle.com/parks. And the Kyle Municipal Pool
will open at 1:00pm and
stay open late till 9:00pm on
Friday and Saturday. L ast day of school is May 25th, so the Kyle P.A.R.D.
is planning to kick the sum-
mer off with a three day
special event. Thursday , May 26th, the pool will open at
1 : 0 0 p m
and stay
open till
9:00. The first of many “Movies in the Park” will begin at sunset at the City Square. Free
showing of “Shrek 2” with the screen set near the
Gazebo. Friday , May 27th, the carnival is coming to town. Crabtree Amusements will
set up at Gregg-Clarke
Park for the entire week-
end. Live Music Friday night features the Merit Band. This popular group will per-
form at the pavilion across Summer-Fest 2005 Inside this issue: Red Cross Programs 2 Fitness Programs 2 Pitch, Hit & Run 2 Summer Youth Camp 2 Watering your Yard 3 Signs in R.O.W. 4 Pool & Kite Fest Info,
July Fire Works &
Movies in the Park
5 Q u a r t e r # 2, 2005 April - May - June Kyle Quarterly P hase 1 of a 3 phase park improvement project has
begun at the city park lo-
cated along plum creek
between the Steeplechase
and Prairie on the Creek neighborhoods.
The three year project will cost about
$500,000, funded by the developers park
dedication fund, Kyle General fund,
Hays County Park and Open Spaces
Grant and other donations.
Phase 1 has already begun and includes
the planning and designing, installing
underground utilities and constructing a
park road feeding onto Hallie Dr. Also
included in this year’s phase is the build- ing of a covered pavilion,
restrooms and storage for
maintenance equipment.
Phase 1 additionally plans
to add sidewalks, trails and
picnic area.
Other phases to be completed will in-
clude a playscape complete with shade
cover, beach volleyball courts, improve-
ments to existing baseball and football
fields and more trails. The plans include
building a championship 18 hole disc
golf course, designed by World Cham-
pion John Houck. Additional picnic ar-
eas, complete with grills and utilities,
will round out the improvements. Page 2 Kyle Quarterly - March, April & May, 2005 starts on April 5th.
The favorite Hardbodies class is changing to C.S.I. Kyle; which stands for Challenge. Strength. Inten- sity. Variety in your work- outs is the key to getting into GREAT shape, and that’s what you will get in this class. This class is Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:25-6:30pm at To- bias Elem. Gym. The C.S.I. Kyle Class costs $28/ month and starts on April 6th. Marisa the instructor, has been with the Kyle Fit- ness Program from the be- ginning. Marisa is an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, with over 10 years of experience. In less than a year, her stu- dents have re- ported over 300 lbs. lost from attending her classes and utilizing her nutritional advice. Watch for more classes from Marisa this summer start- ing in June with Water Aerobics. If you would like to take both classes, we are offer- ing an UNLIMITED CLASS PASS for the month that is ONLY $45! Contact the PARD office New Instructor. New Classes. Awesome Pro- gram. Meet Beverly, our new Pilates Instructor! Bev- erly just moved to Kyle from Southern California were she received her Pilates certification from the world renowned Long Beach Dance Conditioning Studio. Beverly will be teaching a Pilates Mat Class on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30- 6:30pm at Wallace Middle School Gym. The Pilates Class costs $40/month and Youth Summer Camps Texas Explorers Camp: For youth ages 6-
10 at Tobias Elementary. We will be going on lots of field trips to the Kyle Pool, Aus- tin Rock Gym, Blazer Laser Tag, Bowl- ing, Skating and lots more. Our goal is to have fun and learn through different rec-
reation activities. NEW! Texas Adventure Camp: For youth ages 11-14, held at Wallace Middle School. We will be going to the same places
listed above plus a real Rock Climbing Adventure, Ropes Course, Paintball, and more older activities. This will be a com- munity service based camp that will com-
plete several projects throughout Kyle. Check out or website www.cityofkyle.com/parks for more information ScrapBooking Class Where are your photos? If
you are like every other
busy person around, your photos are in a shoe box,
photo box, or still in the
package they were
developed in…
Come see easy and fun
ways scrapbooking can give your photos the at-
tention they deserve.
Classes meet at Kyle City
Hall from 6pm-midnight.
Upcoming classes are
April 8th & May 13th. Cost is $15/new Scrap-
booker & $10/returning
Scrapbooker. For more
information and registra-
tion forms, visit our w e b s i t e a t w w w . c i t y o f k y l e . c o m /
parks. KYLE FITNESS PROGRAM Babysitter Certification Classes Class dates are April 10th & April 29th from
9am-4pm at Kyle City Hall. This class
is for youth ages 11-15 years old. Cost
is $35. Classes are limited to 10 partici- pants and will fill up quickly. Participants need to
bring a sack lunch. This course is designed to teach
youth about the responsibilities of a babysitter and
how to handle emergency situations. American Red Cross Courses Adult, Child & Infant CPR/First Aid Classes Class dates are April 16th & April 30th from
9am-6:30pm at Kyle City Hall. Cost is $60.
Classes are limited to 10 participants and will
fill up quickly. Participants need to bring a
s a c k l u n c h . V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e
www.cityofkyle.com/parks for more class in-
formation and registration forms or call the
PARD office at 268-5341. Major Leagues
B a s e b a l l ’ s
Pitch, Hit &
Run provides
boys and girls,
ages 7 to 14, the opportunity to showcase
pitching, hitting and running
abilities. Winners can advance
through four levels of competi-
tion. The first level is the local
competition which will be held
at Gregg-Clarke Park Softball
Field on April 2nd at 10am,
and the fourth level is all the
way to the National Finals
2005 MLB All-Star Game in
Detroit, MI. The All-Around,
Pitching, Hitting and Running
Champions will move on to
the Sectional Competition
held in Round Rock on May
21st. You MUST first partici-
pate at the local level. C h e c k o u r w e b s i t e a t
www.cityofkyle.com/parks for
more info. and registration forms. American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program The Kyle Pool will be offer-
ing swimming lessons
starting in May. These les-
sons are taught by Certi-
fied Water Safety Instructors with a low
child:instructor ratio. The first two sessions will
be in the evening starting May 2nd & May 16th
at 5:00pm, 6:00pm & 7:00pm. The third session
on June 6th will start our morning sessions at
9:00am, 10:00am & 11:00am. Every two weeks
we will start a new session into August. Each
session includes 8-50 min. lessons and costs
$40/child. Parent-tot classes for children 6
months-3 years will start in June. We will start
taking registrations on April 19th, check our
website for more info. As Spring approaches, City of Kyle citizens will begin to care for their lawns. Some of these lawns are being wa-
tered with the use of an irrigation system. The City requires an irrigation system to be protected with a backflow
prevention assembly to protect the quality and safety of the drinking water supply. A backflow prevention assembly is used to keep water that passes through it, and into the irrigation system, from
coming back into the water supply. Since water in an irrigation system can be contaminated by chemicals, ani-
mal droppings, and other yard debris, it is considered non-potable. A backflow prevention assembly will prevent
contamination or pollution of the water distribution system. Strict standards have been set by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
and City Ordinance No. 370 for proper annual testing on all Reduced Pressure Zone Back-
flow Preventer (high hazard) assemblies to determine their continued capability to prevent
backflow. As with everything that is manufactured, backflow prevention assemblies can
break or eventually wear out. By having your RPZ assembly tested annually, you will help
to ensure that the potable water supply remains safe. A RPZ assembly is used on business
with high hazards or irrigation systems where chemicals are injected into the irrigation water. However, if an irri-
gation system is being protected with a Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer (low hazard), it must only be
tested upon installation. A Double Check may be used for irrigation systems, provided no chemicals are injected
into the sprinkler system. Furthermore, the City of Kyle has experienced rapid growth and development in recent years that has greatly increased demand for water services from water customers. As part of the overall goal to expand, protect, and develop both existing and future water resources for the City, an aggressive approach to water conservation efforts has been implemented. Therefore, the City has recently adopted Ordinance No. 427, which requires any permanent irrigation system installed on or after August 01, 2003 to be equipped with a rain sensing device and a freeze gauge. Additionally, any irrigation system installed before August 01, 2003 may not be operated after January 01, 2005 without being equipped with rain sensing devices and freeze gauges. A rain sensor is a unit that is mounted in a location exposed to normal rainfall, but outside the
watering spray of the sprinkler system. Rain will cause the system to remain off during or after
an event if sufficient rainfall is measured. A freeze gauge is mounted on an outside wall, in a
location most likely to experience freezing conditions. It will interrupt the signal to the control
valves when temperatures fall below freezing. Watering before or during heavy freezes can cre-
ate problems with ice loaded on shrubs, trees, and also create slippery surfaces on walkways. The cost of an annual performance test and any required maintenance is the responsibility of the assembly owner. A State license issued by TCEQ is require for individuals who test and repair backflow preven-
tion assembly equipment. A list of local certified testers can be viewed on the TCEQ website at www.tceq.com Contact the Building Department at (512) 268-5341 or visit our office at 300 W. Center to obtain a copy of the
Test and Maintenance Report needed to record the test results. Building Inspection Department Spring Notes Signs Do Not Belong On The Right-of-Ways Page 4 Kyle Quarterly - March, April & May, 2005 M any residents do not know that the City of Kyle has a sign ordinance on the books that prohibit signs of any kind placed on public right-of-ways, traffic
signs, utility poles or public property. Even placing garage sale or yard sale signs on the corner, stapling into a telephone pole, or tap-
ing to a stop sign pole is prohibited. This can cause a traffic safety issue, as well as trashing up the town. Many think it is harmless to place a sign to direct shoppers to their home on Saturday, but if you forget to remove the signs, we have to look at them until they fall off or finally get removed by city or state workers. H ome builders place signs on the frontage roads late Friday night. They know these are illegal to place out, but they think the city and state crews do not work after 5pm on Fridays. The builders send crews back out on Sunday to pick up the signs before they get fined on
Monday. These “tactics” led to the term “Bandit Signs”. Bandit signs are com-
mon in towns that have building booms, like Kyle. So where can I place a sign? You can place your signs on your property or on someone else’s with their permission. Please do not trespass.
How can I tell where the Right-Of-Way Is? Without a professional survey, it is very hard to be exact, but there is a simple
“rule of thumb”. The area between the pavement and the utility poles is gener-
ally considered as public right-of-way. NO SIGNS BELONG HERE!
Can I nail, tape or staple a “Lost Dog” sign on pole? The answer is always - NO. This is not your property and no signs allowed. What is the punishment for illegally placed signs? The city is warning and informing now, but repeat offenders could be cited of a
misdemeanor. These carry a fine not to exceed $1,000 per sign per day. KEEP KYLE BEAUTIFUL. NO SIGNS. July Celebration Kyle Municipal Pool Our second season will begin on
Saturday, May 7th, at 1:00pm. The
schedule will be weekends only,
from 1-5pm, through May 22. Begin-
ning May 26, the pool will open
daily from 1-7pm. Season Swim
passes will go on sale Monday, May
2nd, during business hours at the
Administration Office. Prices and
information available on web site,
but they will be the same rates as
last year.
Rules that will be strictly en- forced this year are: swimmers 5
and younger must be within arm
reach of adult; swimmers 11 and
younger must be with a parent or
adult; proper swim suit must be
worn while swimming; no diapers
allowed in water; and no outside
food or drink allowed in pool com-
plex. Special events are planned in
the evenings that include “Teen
Night”, “Family Night” and
“Adult Night”. The pool is also available for private party rentals. Page 5 Kyle Quarterly - March, April & May, 2005 Plans are coming together for Kyle’s
Independence Day Celebration. The
Saturday closest to July 4th is when Kyle
celebrates. This year, that day is Satur-
day, July 2nd, at Gregg-Clarke Park.
This year, the Kyle Area Chamber of
Commerce will start the day with a 5-K
race, we call the “5-Kylometer”. Call the Chamber at 268-4220 to register. To
end the day, a spectacular fire works display begins promptly at 9:15pm.
In between these events, you can
shop at arts and food booths, climb a rock wall, listen to live music, watch
the children’s bike parade, and compete in many contests.
Competitive contests planned are talent show, chili cook-off, salsa
contest, watermelon eating contest, sunflower seed spitting contest, pie
eating contest, washers and horse-
shoe pitching tournaments.
In addition, the pool will be open
from 1-8 to help you cool off during the
heat of the day. The park road will be
closed to public at 11:00am. More details
on the web site later this spring. Join in
the celebration with your family, friends
and neighbors. Come early, stay late, enjoy the celebration. KYLE HISTORY TRIVIA Henry Whitaker opened his
barber shop in 1906. For 47
years, his barber shop was the
gathering place for the men
who enjoyed playing domi-
noes. Henry’s shop was located
in downtown at what today is a
real estate office next to Texas
Pie Company. A movie picture
show and confectionary shared
the space with Mr. Whitaker. Movies in the Park This free to the public
movie program has
been sponsored by the
Kyle Parks & Rec.
Dept. for many years. This year, there will be
one change:
LOCATION! The films will be
shown at the City
Square Park, next to
the Gazebo.

Mark your calendars
for: Thursday, May 26– Shrek 2 Thursday, June 23– Spiderman 2 Thursday, July 28– Shark Tales Thursday, August 18– TBA All movies start at sunset. Bring your ow n chairs and snacks. G regg-Clarke Park will host this year’s AKA recognized “Kyle Kite Fest”.
The American Kitefliers Association recognizes these events all over the U.S., and April 30 at 10:00am is Kyle’s turn.
Free to the public, this event is sponsored by the Kyle PARD and welcomes Kitefliers both young and old. Come see demonstrations by Kitefliers from around Texas, visit vendors that offer kite making kits and kite supplies. The constant breeze that’s always present at the park is sure to keep your kite up a long time.
How often have you been told to “go fly a kite”? What better way to spend quality time with the family than at the park.
Fly away. 2nd Annual Kyle Kite Fest April 30th April 2005 2 - Pitch, Hit and Run Competition *
19 - Swim Lesson Registration Begins *
26 - Youth Summer Camp Registration Begins *
30 - Kyle Kite Fest 10:00am Gregg-Clarke Park
May 2005 2 - Season Swim Passes Go on Sale *
2 - Swim Lesson Session #1 (Evening Lesson) *
7 - Municipal Pool Opens for Weekend Season
16 - Swim Lesson Session #2 (Evening Lesson) *
21 - Trash Day 9am-1pm at Gregg-Clarke Park **
26 - Pool Opens for Daily Swim Season
26-28 - Summer Fest ‘05
26 - Movie in the Park, Shrek 2, Sunset at Gazebo
June 2005 6 - Swim Lesson Session # 3 (Morning Lesson) *
20 - Swim Lesson Session # 4 (Morning Lesson) * 23 - Movie in Park, Spiderman 2, Sunset Gazebo July 2005 2 - Independence Day Celebration at Gregg-Clark
5 - Swim Lesson Session # 5 (Morning Lesson) *
18 - Swim Lesson Session # 6 (Morning Lesson) * 28 - Movie in Park, Shark Tale, Sunset at Gazebo * Forms at Parks and Recreation Office is in the Ad- ministrative Office located at 300 W. Center St. ** Household trash may be disposed at this time. You must be a resident of Kyle and show proof of
residency, like water bill or drivers license.
You may not drop off hazardous waste, tires or
chemicals. Call Texas Disposal System, 512-375-
8375, for more information. CITY OF KYLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS City Of Kyle
Parks And Recreation Department
PO Box 40
Kyle, Texas 78640 More details, registration forms, handouts and information available on line: www.cityofkyle.com/parks The Kyle Quarterly is produced and distributed by the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department. All articles are written by the PARD staff which include: Kerry Urbanowicz, Krystal Elbert and Tom Mattis. The
purpose and goal of this publication is to inform the citizens of Kyle of upcoming events, activities and information they may not receive in the conventional print, radio or television format. Comments, concerns or ques-
tions about the information in this issue should be directed to the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department, Kerry Urbanowicz - Director at (512) 268-5341 or email at parks@cityofkyle.com. Be Added To The Direct Mailing List To assure you receive a copy of the Kyle Quarterly each issue, email your name and complete mail- ing address to: parks@cityofkyle.com or fax the info to (512)268- 0675. Issues are mailed out free four times a year to random mail routes. Prevent from being left out of any issue. There is no cost to be added to the mailing list. Back issues available on line at www.cityofkyle.com/news.

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