This winter season has been a tough one, including many potholes on La Vista's streets.

 

We know they're a problem and we are attacking them with all of our resources.

 

Here is what we are doing to address it and what you can do to help.

 

Since the February blizzard, crews have applied more than 72,000 pounds of cold patch material, which is a temporary solution until hot asphalt is available. High traffic areas often require multiple applications of cold patch, because the material doesn't attach to the asphalt around the hole.

 

First, the bad news. During the next couple of days of heavy rain, the temporary cold patch solution will not work and crews will be unable to make effective repairs. Drivers are urged to drive slow and exercise caution.

 

The good news is that hot asphalt will be available starting Monday, March 18, so the Public Works Department will be dedicating all of its resources, including every available staff member from every division, to fixing 84th Street as well as the other main streets.

 

Beginning Monday on 84th Street, here is the plan:

This will be the operations plan for March 18-March 22, and depending on the progress, this plan may be extended in to the following week.

 

When crews finish with the main streets, they will move in to the residential areas.

 

Resurfacing Projects Planned for this Summer

Several resurfacing projects are in the works for this summer, which will improve the condition of 84th Street as well as Park View Boulevard.

 

The Park View Boulevard project will resurface the road from 72nd Street to 84th Street and will begin in early June.

 

About a month later, in early July, crews will begin resurfacing 84th Street from Harrison Street to Giles Road. The exact timing of this project will depend on the completion of a new intersection for City Centre.  

 

Reporting a Pothole

Our crews are always on the lookout for potholes, but we always need help making sure we get them all.

 

The City of La Vista and Sarpy County Tourism are once again co-sponsoring baseball skills competitions, which are scheduled for Saturday, April 13, at the La Vista Sports Complex. 

Pitch, Hit & Run

REGISTRATION: 6:30 P.M., START TIME: 7 P.M.

Boys and girls ages 7-14 are invited to participate in Pitch, Hit and Run where they will
compete in four separate age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14.

There are also two separate divisions for baseball and softball. Participants may compete in either division.

Registration is FREE and must be done online at http://pitchhitrun.leagueapps.com/events/989270 

Jr. Home Run Derby

REGISTRATION: 8 P.M., START TIME: 8:15 P.M.

The Jr. Home Run Derby is open to boys and girls ages 14 and under. Participants will compete in one of two ages groups (12U or 14U) to test their hitting skills and power!

Parent pitching is allowed, but not required. Volunteer pitchers will be available and each batter will be limited to 10 outs.

Each age division's champion will be crowned by who can hit the most home runs.

Registration is FREE and can only be done in person the day of the event.

Ages for both events is determined as of July 17, 2019.

The La Vista Community Center is once again hosting tax preparation services, which are available free of charge to seniors and low-income taxpayers. 

This service, made available through AARP Tax-Aide, runs through April 13 on the following schedule:

If schools are closed due to weather, there will be no tax service.

This is a first-come, first-served service, so there are no appointments.

The City of La Vista and City of Papillion have teamed up once again for the 10th Annual Urban Scramble Adventure Race.  The race will take place on Saturday, June 29. 

The Urban Scramble is a unique combination of running, biking and navigating, offered to all racers no matter gender or ability. Grab a friend, family member or significant other and prepare for an exhilarating experience! Racers will compete together as a 2-person team running, biking and navigating their way through La Vista and Papillion while searching for checkpoints and completing challenges and mystery events!

Register by May 15 and use code  xyC7cdMek% to receive 50% off your team registration fee. 

Registration deadline is June 27.

We have opened registration for our spring youth & adult sports programs, including:

• Soccer Academy and League
• The Youth Soccer Clinic is full! 
• Ages through 6-7
• Seasons begin in early April and end May 11
• The final registration deadline is March 16. 
   
• Youth Baseball
• We still have openings in the age 9-10 (Mustang) league.
   
• Flag Football
• Grades K-6
• Seasons begin April 1 and end June 22
• The final registration deadline is March 16.
 

• T-Ball
• Ages 5-6
• Season begins May 20 and ends July 13
• The early-bird registration deadline is April 20
• The final registration deadline is May 4
• Residents costs are $45 by the early-bird and $55 after. 

The agenda for the March 19 City Council meeting will be available for viewing after 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15.