The journey of four non-profit organizations toward new, permanent homes began with Dick Rathgeber’s caring for other humans, his vision, and his ability to make things happen. Rathgeber Village sits near the intersection of Zach Scott Street and Manor Road, at the far east end of the Mueller neighborhood. The 17.6-acre plot of land was donated to the Austin Community …
Location: Seton Administrative BuildingDate: Saturday, January 19, 2019Time: 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Snacks and socializing – Starting with this meeting, we’ll allot time just prior to and a little after 10 for neighbors to enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat while meeting and greeting. Please come a little early and enjoy the opportunity to visit! …
(SEE BELOW FOR Latest Project Update) Mueller residents experienced the gravel going down on Zach Scott Street, west of Berkman to Airport Boulevard (wasn’t that a fun phase?). Then a new coat of asphalt but no traffic lane striping or other markings yet. Just what is up? Well, it started with a notice from the City of Austin Transportation Department …
Location: Aldrich 51 @ 2604 Aldrich Street Date and Time: Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Attending: Co-chairs John Wooding and Preston Tyree; Secretary Alison Raffalovich; April Geruso; Dan Updegrove; Bill Kirwin; Bart Glaser; Bart Jacob; Maria Salas; Joan Quenan; Suzanne O’Malley. Not attending: Richard Carr, Penny Brandt Greetings and pleasantries [John & Preston] (2 mins) 7:02 meeting called to …
Each year, The Front Porch Flyer recognizes the Mueller neighborhood block with the most holiday spirit. This is a block competition, not based on individual houses. We hope to encourage neighbors to work together to bring the biggest, brightest holiday cheer, for the joy of the entire Mueller neighborhood. This year the 1900 block of Antone Street (the block …
Neighbors and friends, I have been very fortunate to serve as the Chair of the Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA) for the last two years. Throughout my tenure on the Steering Committee, I met so many wonderful neighbors, learned about your many talents, was inspired by your generosity and kindness, and continue to be motivated by your tireless initiative to influence …
In this series, Mueller Ten Years Later, we’ll take a look at our neighborhood’s early history and the ways we’ve evolved over our first ten years. In the December 26, 2006 issue of the Austin Chronicle, urban historian Katherine Gregor described the upcoming transition of Mueller from an airport to a neighborhood. She commented about her drive down Manor Road: …
Greetings and pleasantries, call meeting to order – Lila Valencia Welcome new members and visitors. ~75 in attendance. Mueller Community Singers kicked off the meeting with an enthusiastically-received set of holiday favorites Sponsor recognition – Lila Valencia When we went away from the printed Front Porch Flyer, we lost ad revenue as a source of income for the MNA. To …
(1) The meeting at Aldrich 51 Apartments was called to order at 7:04 p.m. 2018 Steering Committee members present: Lila Valencia (chair); Preston Tyree (vice-chair); Luke Downs (treasurer); Andrew Clements, Audrey Glaser, Bill Kirwin, Evan McClendon, Dan Updegrove 2018 members absent: Bill Berman, Kathy Farley, Alison Raffalovich Newly-elected 2019 Steering Committee members present: Penny Brandt, Richard Carr, April Geruso, …
The Mueller Neighborhood Association’s Annual Fall Festival on November 10th was an event to remember. Each year local businesses and members of the community come together at John Gaines Park to celebrate the fall and build community. This year’s Festival was presented by our neighborhood sponsors and featured live music by The Paul Klemperer Band, Colleen’s “Berry Good Punch” made …
Mueller Neighborhood Association General Meeting Location: Seton Administrative Building Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018 Time: 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Greetings and pleasantries, call meeting to order – Lila Valencia Welcome new members and visitors. ~60 in attendance. October treasurer’s report – Luke Downs 3. MNA Steering Committee elections – Nominations Committee Chair Dennis Mick Dennis introduced the 13 candidates …
The Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA) is happy to announce that the Front Porch Flyer (FPF) will return to print as a monthly newsletter for Mueller neighbors in January 2019. In partnership with Peel, Inc., who will handle all layout and distribution, the new, full-color FPF will deliver to all known multi-family and single-family addresses (renters and owners) as the neighborhood …
Attending: Lila Valencia (Chair), Preston Tyree (Vice-Chair), Luke Downs (Treasurer), Alison Raffalovich (Secretary), Andrew Clements, Bill Berman, Kathy Farley, Evan McClendon, Joan Quenan Not present: Bill Kirwin, Audrey Glaser, Dan Updegrove Greetings and pleasantries [Lila Valencia] (2 mins) Approval of previous meeting minutes [Alison Raffalovich] (2 mins) – Bill Berman approved the General Meeting minutes as updated, so we now …
Mueller Neighborhood Association General Meeting Location: Seton Administrative Building Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018 Time: 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Greetings and pleasantries, call meeting to order – Lila Valencia Welcome new members and visitors. ~60 in attendance. Treasurer’s report: Mayoral Candidates’ Forum – We reached out to every candidate for whom we could get contact information. Candidates were introduced …
The MNA Nominations Committee seeks candidates to serve on the 2019-2020 Steering Committee. If you are interested in serving, please fill out this form. A member of the Nominations Committee will be in touch. Thanks for supporting your Mueller Neighborhood Association!
Members present: Bill Berman, Andrew Clements, Luke Downs (Treasurer), Kathy Farley, Audrey Glaser, Bill Kirwin, Evan McClendon, Joan Quenan, Preston Tyree (Vice Chair), Dan Updegrove, Lila Valencia (Chair) Absent: Alison Raffalovich (Secretary) The meeting, held at Aldrich 51, was called to order at 7:04 Minutes from the Sept 5, 2018, Steering Committee meeting had been approved via email and posted. …
Mueller Neighborhood Association General Meeting Location: Seton Administrative Building Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 10AM to 11:30 Greetings and pleasantries, call meeting to order – Lila Valencia Welcome new members and visitors. ~60 in attendance. Treasurer’s report – Luke Downs Beginning Balance $14,522.93 Revenues Dues $55.00 Credit Card Fees $1.94 Total Revenues $56.94 Expenses Mtg Space Rental for 2018 …
Background Founded in 2008, the Mueller Neighborhood Association (“MNA”) is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots organization with a focus on building community through education, conversation, and gatherings. The Front Porch Flyer (“FPF”) is the neighborhood association newsletter for the Mueller Neighborhood Association. The Front Porch Flyer was published as a print quarterly delivered by volunteers to neighborhood doorsteps and apartment lobbies …
Location: Aldrich 51 Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Time: 7PM to 9PM Officers present: Lila Valencia, Chair, Preston (Ty) Tyree, Vice Chair, Luke Downs, Treasurer, Alison Raffalovich, Secretary Members present: Bill Berman, Joan Quenan, Dan Updegrove, Audrey Glaser, Ana Acosta, Bill Kirwin, Evan McLendon, Andrew Clements Member absent: Kathy Farley Greetings and pleasantries [Lila Valencia] Approval of previous meeting …
Mueller Neighborhood Association General Meeting Location: Wildflower Terrace Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Time: 10AM to 11:20 …
