Remaining tree damage from the February ice storm in Lakewood should be removed starting soon, after homeowners voted overwhelmingly to approve a one-time assessment to pay for the cleanup.

Lakewood homeowners voted 145 to 18 for the HOA to assess a $175 charge to each homeowner-household for the project. The vote was tallied at the Lakewood HOA annual meeting on June 3.

The project is estimated to cost $75,000. The assessment will be mailed to homeowners starting in about a week.

HOA board members Michelle Polasek and Lee Rutledge also were reelected to new terms on the board.

Thanks to all who participated and voted, and congratulations to Michelle and Lee!

Sidewalks are coming to the intersection of Waldon Drive and Lakewood Drive. The 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of Waldon will stretch from the intersection nearly to the first cul-de-sacs (at Grass Hollow and the units at 7205 Waldon Drive). The project seeks to make the intersection of Lakewood and Waldon safer for pedestrians from traffic entering the neighborhood at Loop 360. The City of Austin is still reviewing permit requests for the work. Cost for design and construction is estimated at $15,000.