Get the Barrel District Network News!
Get the latest information about what's happening in the Barrel District and the city of Glendale by visiting the Barrel District Network News page. You can also sign up to receive these newsletters via e-mail. Click here to visit the page now!

Fall 2011 Barrel Broadcast
Click here to download the Barrel District Fall ’11 Newsletter (pdf)

Butler Park Re-Opening
Councilmember Knaack welcomed residents to Butler Park, located at 57th and Butler avenues, on July 1st when it re-opened after major renovations were completed.  Some of the newest improvements include a new, lighted basketball court;  contemporary playgrounds for both tots and older children with shade structures; new swing sets; ADA compliant safety surfacing; picnic nodes with concrete picnic tables; more turf, trees and an improved irrigation system; solar lighting and a new drinking fountain with a pet bowl feature.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies

Barrel District Vacancies:

• None

At-large Current Vacancies:

• Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee (2)
• Community Development Advisory Committee
• Industrial Development Authority
• Personnel Board

Proposed City Task Force on Water and Sewer:

• Citizens interested in appointment to the proposed City Task Force on Water and Sewer can click here to fill out an online application.

Glendale’s 18 boards and commissions assist the City Council in making important policy decisions that impact the community. These volunteer citizen advisory groups research, study and discuss specific Glendale projects and issues and then forward their recommendations to the City Council. Applicants must be city of Glendale residents. Click here for more information.

Video - Safety and Prevention Programs Plus Car Seat Safety Demo
Councilmember Yvonne Knaack and Glendale Fire Department Community Relations Coordinator Lisa Kutis discuss the department’s safety and prevention programs on this edition of Glendale Today. Lisa gives a demonstration on how to properly install a car seat that you will not want to miss if you are a parent or grandparent!
Watch Entire Show | Car Seat Safety Demo

Barrel Town Talk
Thanks to all who attended the Barrel Town Talk on October 7th. Check this page regularly for future district meetings.

National Register of Historic Places
Thunderbird Estates / McDonald Addition subdivision, located between Northern Ave. and Royal Palm Rd. from 57th Dr. to 59th Ave., is the first Barrel District neighborhood to become eligible to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination was considered by the State Historic Site Selection Committee in late January.  At that time the committee recommended to the State Historic Preservation Officer that the nomination be sent to the Keeper of the National Register. The Keeper makes the final determination to list or reject the nomination on the National Register.  48 properties were nominated as typifying the Ranch House of Post World War II.

2009-2010 Barrel District Capital Improvement Projects
The following projects were completed using Barrel District Funds:
- Purchased replacement parts for play equipment at Sahuaro Ranch Park.
- Wood Fiber was installed at various Barrel District parks in the play areas.
- Additional granite was installed at Memmingen, Cholla, Montara, Heritage and Mondo Parks.
- Two Radar Guns were purchased for the Police Department to help with traffic enforcement and to reduce speeding on Glendale streets.
- An additional Countdown Pedestrian signal was installed at 59th and Northern avenues

Park Improvements
The picnic pavilion at Sahuaro Ranch Park was recently refurbished. New support beams and roof were constructed, additional lattice and lighting were added and a fresh coat of paint applied. Additionally, the picnic tables have been refinished. The rest of the park is scheduled for additional renovations with completion planned for 2010.

VIP Check Presentation
Councilmember Knaack presented a Visual Improvement Program (VIP) check to Chris Ulrich, President and CEO of RSI Enterprises, Inc. for improvements made to his building at 5440 W. Northern. Glendale's VIP assists in the improvement of commercial and industrial properties by offering a rebate of up to 50 percent of any qualified improvement costs. These funds help support commercial and industrial property owners and long-term tenants who want to reinvest in and renovate their properties. The program is intended to improve the aesthetic nature of properties and to assist in bringing properties up to current building and property code standards. For more info about this program, including eligibility requirements, click here.

WeeVOS Playground Equipment
Councilmember Knaack attended the dedication of a new playground designed to keep kids fit while having fun.  The new playground, located in Sahuaro Ranch Park, is called WeeVOS. It is designed for toddlers aged 2-5, and complements the adjacent EVOS play structure for older children. The unique playground concept is a suspended structure that encourages physical exertion, as well as thought on the part of the kids as they maneuver over, under and around all of the play features.  This play equipment was donated by Landscape Structures, and is the first of its kind internationally in a public setting. Sahuaro Ranch Park is located at 59th Avenue and Mountain View Road.