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[this version incorporates additional comments; rec'd from A.Smith 4/22/04 pm]

Blunn Creek Walkabout

May 21, 2004

3:30-6PM

The Walkabout started at 3:30PM at 709 East Monroe Street, and visited the creek from Monroe to Riverside, and West Live Oak to Mariposa. Lorrie Dehaas, Kenny Hilbig, Tim Mahoney, Karen Marks, Esther Matthews, Ted Siff, and David Todd attended. Matt Hollon was unable to meet, but added comments by phone. Adam Smith and Scott Whiteman of the City of Austin planning staff helped lead the discussion and walk.

GENERAL GOALS:

Restore Blunn Creek to a functioning ecosystem with adequate stream flows, good floodwater detention and erosion protection, safe water quality, robust aquatic life, native plants, intact banks, and stable canopy trees.

CONCERNS:

Erosion:

Water:

Vegetation:

Trails:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Stormwater detention:

Stormwater drainage:

Baseflow improvement:

Inventory:

Construction:

Vegetation:

Transportation:

Utilities:

Private lands:

General:

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  • Prepared by David Todd, April 22, 2004

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