Robert Lansford

Key discussions during the regular session included a citizen request for board attendance at non-profit sponsored events. The board unanimously approved the December 2025 Financial Statements and Balance Sheet, including a transfer of $250,000 to the Prime account. A bid for block placement at the Business Park was awarded to BL3 for $2,700. The board deferred action on hiring staff for the Economic Development Corporation to review job descriptions. A presentation was given summarizing the City of Burleson's approach to Economic Development. Board members were reminded to submit their priorities before February 1st. Updates were provided on county roadwork and the upcoming election, as well as upcoming City Manager interviews. During executive session, deliberations were held regarding financial information and potential incentives for business prospects labeled Project Heavy Load and Project Relaxation.

The City Council convened for a Special Called Meeting. The primary business involved adjourning into and conducting an Executive Session to deliberate on personnel matters, specifically concerning the City Manager and other employees, including interviews with several applicants. No action was taken following the Executive Session, and the Council subsequently adjourned the Special Session.

The meeting agenda included several key actions spanning regular sessions and public hearings. Discussions and potential actions covered the approval of minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting. Public hearings were scheduled to receive citizen comments regarding two Separate Use Permit requests: one for an indoor commercial amusement facility at 511 East Third Street, and another for a daycare facility at 1415 E 4th Street. Additionally, a significant item involved a public hearing and subsequent discussion for a request to rezone multiple lots from Retail "R" to Retail "R" with a Planned Development "PD" Overlay for a proposed four-story hotel, restaurant, and retail shops, which included requests for several deviations from standard City requirements. The agenda concluded with general discussion on planning and zoning inquiries and updates on development projects.

The Governing Body conducted a Workshop Session followed by a Regular Session. During the Regular Session, Community Champion Recognition was awarded to Jackie Baltrun and Rexann Johnson-Morrison. A public hearing was held concerning the rezoning of 144.996 acres of the Lampasas Economic Development Corporation Business Park. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from prior meetings and an ordinance amending the City code regarding Parks and Recreation fees. Department reports noted upcoming participation in LCRA Steps Forward day, the status of the FY25 Audit fieldwork, and the commencement of the Municipal Court's annual warrant resolution program. New business involved the approval of partial requests for HOT Funds for two events (Ranch Versatility Shows and Buckle Series, and the Lampasas County Fair), selection of the winner for the city's website photo contest, and approval of a 5-year lease agreement for heavy equipment. The Council also approved the first reading of the ordinance related to the rezoning request. The body then convened into Executive Session to discuss economic development matters (Project Sweet Dreams), real property deliberations (Lampasas Trucking and Redi-Mix property), and personnel matters concerning the City Manager and other employees.

The Workshop Session included discussions concerning a future joint meeting with Kempner Water Supply Corporation, a presentation of the Annual Racial Profiling Report, and deliberations on proposed fee schedule changes for the Hostess House rental contract. During the Regular Session, the Council approved the consent agenda, which covered the approval of previous minutes, the second reading of a budget amendment ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and purchases exceeding $4,000 for December 2025. Department reports detailed issues with a water line strike requiring Stage 5 restrictions, progress on the AFNA pre-treatment facility design, and completion of FY25 year-end tasks pending the start of the FY2025 audit. New Business actions included declaring two pieces of mowing equipment as surplus fleet, approving a proposal for the HWY 190 and FM 580 Entry Point Improvement Project, authorizing the purchase of a transformer for Tesla Superchargers, updating bank signatories, approving a Joint Election Agreement with the Lampasas Independent School District, approving the first reading of an ordinance regulating parking time limits, renewing the lease agreement for the 580 Sports Complex Rodeo Arena, approving road closures for specific golf tournaments, and approving a lease for a new Police Department printer/copier. The Council also adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (City Manager and City Secretary) and economic development projects ('Project Sweet Dreams' and 'Project Home Sweet Home'), as well as deliberations concerning real property.