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February City Council Meeting Recap |
City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at Lakeway City Hall. Here is a recap from that meeting:
CHIEF OF POLICE SWEARING IN:
Mayor Kilgore officially swore in Chief Glen Koen with the Lakeway Police Department (pictured). Chief Koen's family was present at the ceremony, and his wife pinned the Lakeway Police Department badge to his uniform during the ceremony. Chief Koen joined Lakeway in November of 2021 after working as Assistant Police Chief for a community near Seattle. He also served as a SWAT Team commander, overseeing a multi-jurisdictional tactical team serving a population of around 370,000. A native Texan, he also has around two decades of experience serving a variety of law enforcement roles with UT Austin. CLICK HERE to learn more about Chief Koen.
JERRY HIETPAS DAY:
Mayor Kilgore announced in a proclamation at the city council meeting Tuesday that today (Friday, Feb. 25) is 'Jerry Hietpas Day.' Jerry has served on the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) Board since being appointed in December 2005. He received the honor and proclamation for his "17 years of service and dedication to our community."
FINANCIAL UPDATE:
City Manager Julie Oakley gave an update on the current state of financials for the City of Lakeway so far this fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1, 2021. She indicated that so far this fiscal year, there is a $206,889 positive variance (more than budgeted) on the revenue side, and a $68,386 positive variance (savings) on the expenditures portion of the budget.
WILDLIFE UPDATE:
Wildlife Advisory Committee Chair Ted Windecker gave an update on the Lakeway deer population. Recent survey data indicated the current herd is healthy and well-fed, and also not growing. Based on the data, the committee recommended to council that no action is needed at this time regarding control of the size of the deer herd, and that the City should continue funding annual white-tail deer surveys for tracking purposes. It was also indicated that even though there appears to be an increase in coyote activity, no action is needed at this time to control that population. However, City Council recommended a better placement of information regarding protecting pets and deterring coyotes from properties on the city website. City Council took no formal action at the meeting. CLICK HERE to learn more about Lakeway's wildlife.
EASTSIDE LANDINGS:
City Council approved (4 to 2) an amendment to the development agreement for Eastside Landings located next to Serene Hills along Flint Rock Road. The amended agreement maintains the majority of conditions of the existing agreement, but does eliminate the requirements for the developer to construct Flint Rock Road and subdivide the northern section into R-1 lots. CLICK HERE for more on the amended agreement (beginning on page 173).
AVIATION ZONING DISTRICT COMMITTEE:
City Council voted in favor (6-0) of forming an Aviation Zoning District Study Committee. Each of the seven serving committee members would be selected by each member of city council. Volunteers are encouraged to apply online, as a decision on who will be serving on that committee is anticipated the middle of March. CLICK HERE to connect to the volunteer application if you're interested.
CLICK HERE to review the full video and agenda from Tuesday evening's meeting.
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There are several music events coming up in the next few weeks, with a special performance happening this weekend:
'BAND OF THE HILLS' CONCERT:
The City of Lakeway Arts Committee is proud to bring the diverse music from 'Band of the Hills' to the Lakeway community. The musical performance will take place this Sunday, Feb. 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek). This concert is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE for more details.
BIG BAND BASH:
Join the City of Lakeway Arts Committee for its monthly music and dance event at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek). The event takes place the second Monday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next free event will take place Monday, March 14. CLICK HERE for more information.
AUSTIN SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE:
A special collaborative performance with members of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Lake Travis High School musicians will take place on Saturday, March 26 starting at 7 p.m. at the Lake Travis Performing Arts Center on the Lake Travis High School campus. This special performance is brought to you by the City of Lakeway and Lakeway Arts Committee. Tickets are selling fast, and range in price from $15 to $50 depending on seating location. CLICK HERE for more information, and to grab your seat today!
For the latest events hosted by the City of Lakeway and Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department, please CLICK HERE.
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Travis County dropped to Stage 4 of the Austin Public Health risk-based guidelines this week due to a lower number of hospitalizations. While numbers are improving, Travis County continues to offer multiple COVID-19 vaccine events. No appointments are necessary. CLICK HERE for time, date and location details, along with testing information and more details on the Stage 4 guidelines in place within Travis County.
A total of 198,532 positive cases have been reported to date in Travis County, with 818 active cases at this time (down from 1,171 active cases indicated last week). There are 225 hospitalizations in the region (down from 305 reported last week). CLICK HERE to review the COVID-19 case dashboard. CLICK HERE for more details on hospitalizations.
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Movie In The Park
Say goodbye to Winter, and welcome Spring at Lakeway City Park (502 Hurst Creek Road) for this special showing of the movie "Peter Rabbit." This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, March 25 starting at 6:30 p.m. The Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department will show the movie on the City's new large LED screen. There will be free popcorn and free balloon twisting from Epic Events. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to mark your spot for this special presentation. CLICK HERE for details.
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Lewis H. Carlson Tribute
Dr. Lewis H. Carlson, also known as Lew, who authored the historical book of Lakeway titled "Lakeway: A Hill Country Community," passed away earlier this month. Lew leaves behind a lasting legacy to Lakeway and its residents, having previously served on the Heritage Commission and assisting with Friends of the Park. In an article published in 2012, Lew said, "If you can't be happy in Lakeway, it strikes me that you can't be happy anywhere." CLICK HERE to learn more about Lew, and for more on the Lakeway book he authored.
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