Lago Vista meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lago Vista Council holds executive session; budget, tax rate decisions pending

The Lago Vista City Council met in executive session on Aug. 21 to discuss Flock cameras and receive legal advice, but made no substantive decisions in the open portion of the meeting. Other recent meetings were agenda-only, leaving decisions on the city budget, tax rate, and zoning exceptions pending.

City Council

On Aug. 21, the council convened into executive session at 2:03 PM to discuss Flock cameras and receive legal advice from the City Attorney under Texas Gov't Code § 551.071. The minutes record only the call to order, roll call, and the executive session; no substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

The same day, a special called meeting agenda proposed setting the 2027 tax rate at $0.451988 per $100 valuation and selecting a date for a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also included an executive session on interim city manager applicants and legal matters regarding Keep Lago Vista Beautiful. The taxpayer impact statement indicated the median homestead tax bill would rise by approximately $96.12 to $1,358.06. No minutes have been published for this meeting, so no vote is recorded.

At the Aug. 19 regular meeting (agenda only), the council was set to consider amendments to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, the proposed FY 2026-2027 CIP project list, and a citywide performance management framework with KPIs and merit pay. The agenda also included discussion of zoning rules on commercial trailers in residential rights-of-way (Section 8-10 and City Code 6-65) and a budget work session with the proposed budget and taxpayer impact statement. An executive session was scheduled for legal and personnel matters, including the interim city manager search and a possible assistant city manager position.

Planning & Zoning Commission

On Aug. 13, the Planning & Zoning Commission considered a modification to the Firefly Cove Planned Development District (PDD) covering approximately 211 acres (Ordinance No. 21-09-02-01). The commission also discussed a referral from the City Council regarding subdivision regulations drafted by former Council Member Rob Durbin. The agenda included approval of minutes from June 11 and July 9, 2026. No action was recorded.

Board of Adjustment

On Aug. 20, the Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on special exception 26-3001-SP-E to exceed the maximum building height at 2007 Coolidge Lane (Lot 3023 Highland Lake Estates Section 3). The board also approved minutes from Jan. 5 and Aug. 3, 2026. The agenda included a citizen comments period and routine reports. No decision was recorded.

Coming up

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Lago Vista Council Authorizes $1.1M Land Purchase, Appoints Judge

The Lago Vista City Council took significant action at its Aug. 7 meeting, authorizing the city manager to negotiate the purchase of 111.62 acres at 20406 Earhart Lane for up to $1.1 million. The council also appointed a new presiding judge and approved a franchise agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, among other items. All decisions were recorded in official minutes.

City Council actions (Aug. 7)

The council voted 5-1 to authorize the city manager to negotiate the purchase of the property, which includes the World of Resorts golf course area. The same 5-1 vote approved the Pedernales Electric Cooperative franchise agreement as amended.

In a 6-0 vote, the council appointed Erin Higginbotham as Presiding Judge. Additional 6-0 votes approved:

• A Joint Election Agreement with Travis County for the Nov. 3, 2026 election.
• Ordinance 26-07-16-01 for 2026 General Election procedures.
• Resolution 26-2216 for accessible voting systems at polling places.
• A lower ball field lease with the Lago Vista Independent School District.
• Authorization for the city manager to enter an agreement with MVBA for delinquent utility collection.

Other recent meetings

The Golf Course Advisory Committee met twice on Aug. 3. In the first meeting, it approved minutes from April 28, 2026, and discussed the work plan and community outreach on clubhouse and course improvements. In the second meeting, it approved minutes from May 26, 2026, and staff reported increases in rounds and gross revenue for June and year-to-date. No other substantive actions were taken.

Several meetings occurred with agendas but no published minutes, meaning no decisions were recorded:

• The Aug. 3 City Council agenda included discussion of a proposed ordinance banning mass surveillance technology, Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, a potential TxDOT agreement for license plate recognition cameras, the FY 2026-2027 budget calendar, a capital improvement project list, and a draft City Charter for the ballot.
• The Aug. 5 Economic Development Corporation meeting considered matching funds for grants, funding sources, and its 2026-2027 workplan.
• The Aug. 13 Planning & Zoning Commission considered a modification to the Firefly Cove Planned Development District (about 211 acres) and a possible subdivision regulations draft from former Council Member Rob Durbin.
• The Aug. 14 City Council agenda included CIP budget amendments, a proposed FY 2026-2027 project list, a performance management framework, and discussion of zoning rules on commercial trailers. It also included a budget work session and an executive session on the interim city manager search.

Coming up

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Lago Vista Council Authorizes $1.1M Land Purchase, Appoints Judge

The Lago Vista City Council on Aug. 7 authorized the city manager to negotiate the purchase of 111.62 acres at 20406 Earhart Lane for up to $1.1 million, appointed Erin Higginbotham as presiding judge, and approved a franchise agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), among other actions. The council also approved election procedures and a lease with the school district.

City Council

The council voted 5-1 to authorize the city manager to negotiate the purchase of 111.62 acres at 20406 Earhart Lane for up to $1.1 million. The property was previously discussed at the Aug. 3 meeting, where the agenda included deliberation on purchasing 111.6268 acres at the same address and the World of Resorts golf course.

In other action, the council:

• Appointed Erin Higginbotham as Presiding Judge (6-0).
• Approved the PEC franchise agreement as amended (5-1).
• Approved a Joint Election Agreement with Travis County for the Nov. 3, 2026 election (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 26-07-16-01 for 2026 General Election procedures (6-0).
• Approved Resolution 26-2216 for accessible voting systems at polling places (6-0).
• Approved a lower ball field lease with the Lago Vista Independent School District (6-0).
• Authorized the city manager to enter an agreement with MVBA for delinquent utility collection (6-0).

The Aug. 3 council meeting was an agenda-only session; no minutes have been published. That agenda included discussion of a proposed ordinance banning mass surveillance technology, the police department's use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, a potential agreement with TxDOT for license plate recognition cameras, the FY 2026-2027 budget calendar, a capital improvement project list, and a draft City Charter for the ballot.

Economic Development Corporation

At its July 28 meeting, the EDC board appointed David vonOhlerking, Justin Loucks, and Don Johndrow to a planning assistance subcommittee (unanimous) and approved the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous). The subcommittee will evaluate and initiate discussions with planning assistance firms.

On Aug. 5, the EDC met to consider matching funds for upcoming grants, potential funding sources, and its 2026-2027 workplan. No decisions were published from that meeting.

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The Golf Course Advisory Committee approved meeting minutes at three separate meetings in late July and early August. At its July 28 meeting, it approved the March 24 minutes and staff reported a 14% increase in rounds and a 27% increase in revenue year-to-date. On Aug. 3, the committee approved the April 28 minutes and discussed the work plan and community outreach regarding clubhouse and course improvements. Later that same day, it approved the May 26 minutes, with staff reporting increases in rounds and gross revenue for June and year-to-date.

Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning

The Board of Adjustment met July 27 on an agenda-only basis. It held public hearings on three rear-yard setback variance requests at 3003 Boone Drive, 2905 Patriot Drive, and 21008 Stillwood Ct., and discussed electing officers and possible recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Commission. No decisions were published.

The Planning & Zoning Commission met July 30 on an agenda-only basis. It considered a modification to the Firefly Cove Planned Development District covering approximately 211 acres and discussed a possible subdivision regulations draft from former Council Member Rob Durbin. No decisions were published.

Coming up

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