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July City Hall calendar
July city hall calendar
(Meetings listed below are subject to change. Please check with the City Clerk's office for official postings)
Wednesday, July 1
• Ribbon Cutting of Post Road Project, 9 a.m. at Travis Elementary School and Post Road to celebrate completion of Post Road Street, Drainage, Utility, Bicycle Lane and Sidewalk Project.
• Beautification Committee, 11:30 a.m. Grant Harris Jr. Building., 401 E. Hopkins.
Thursday, July 2
• Historic Preservation Commission, 5:45 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
Friday, July 3
• Independence Day Holiday. city offices, including City Hall, Library, Activity Center, and Utility Offices will be closed for the Fourth of July Independence Day Holiday.
• Rio Vista Swimming Pool will be open from 12-1 p.m. for lap swim and 1 to 6 p.m. for open swim.
• Texas Disposal System will operate Friday trash collection and recycling routes.
Saturday, July 4
• Celebrate the 4th of July at the 29th Annual Summerfest: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at San Marcos Plaza Park, Live Music, Patriotic Program, Children's Parade and Costume Contest, Food and Vendor Booths, and spectacular Fireworks Display.
• Rio Vista Swimming Pool will be open from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
• Activity Center will be open and Library will be closed Saturday.
Monday, July 6
• Minority Tourism Development Board, 12 noon, special meeting, Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins
Tuesday. July 7
• Coffee with the Mayor. 2-4 p.m., Foyer of City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins. Join Mayor Susan Narvaiz for refreshments and conversation.
• City Council, 5:30 p.m. Proclamations; 6 p.m., Discussions or Executive Session; 7 p.m. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
Wednesday, July 8
• Veterans Affairs Committee, 5:30 p.m., Grant Harris, Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins.
Friday, July 10
• Sunset Review Commission, 11:30 a.m., Conference Room, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
Monday, July 13
• Youth Commission, 5:15 p.m., Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins.
Tuesday, July 14
• Senior Citizens Advisory Board, 4 p.m., Grant Harris Jr. Building., 401 E. Hopkins.
• Human Services Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. Municipal Courtroom, Municipal Building, 630 E. Hopkins.
• Planning & Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
Wednesday, July 15
• Convention & Visitor Bureau, 11:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 202 North C.M. Allen Parkway.
• Main Street Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. Old Fish Hatchery Community Building, 204 North C.M. Allen Parkway.
• Arts Commission, 5:30 p.m., Grant Harris Jr. Building., 401 E. Hopkins.
Thursday, July 16
Economic Development Board, 11:30 a.m., Conference Room, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
Saturday, July 18
Passport Fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kyle HEB, 5401 South FM 1628, Kyle. For more information, call City Clerk, 393-8090.
Monday, July 20
• EMS Board, 5:15 p.m., Hunter Road Fire Station, 2420 Hunter Road.
Tuesday, July 21
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. Grant Harris, Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins.
• City Council, 5:30 p.m. Proclamations; 6 p.m., Discussions or Executive Session; 7 p.m. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
Wednesday, July 22
• Cemetery Commission, 3:30 p.m., Grant Harris Jr. Building., 401 E. Hopkins.
• Animal Services Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. Activity Center, Room 1, 501 E. Hopkins.
Saturday, July 25
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Pharmaceutical Collection, 8 a.m. - noon. Drive through event for San Marcos & Hays County residents, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins. Call 393-8036 for information.
Monday, July 27
• Minority Tourism Development Board, 5:30 p.m., Grant Harris Jr. Building., 401 E. Hopkins
Tuesday, July 28
• Housing Authority, 5:30 p.m., Allenwood Homes Office, Thorpe Lane.
• Transportation Advisory Board, 6 p.m. Conference Room, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
• Planning & Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
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