Lake Dallas public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will decide whether to award a $19.8 million contract to DDM Construction for reconstructing Hundley Drive and Shady Shores Road, adopt an ordinance adding decorum rules for council members and boards, and cast three votes for the Denton Central Appraisal District board.

• Award $19,777,777.70 contract to DDM Construction for reconstruction of Hundley Drive and Shady Shores Road
• Adopt ordinance amending Code of Ordinances Article VII, Section 2-306 to add decorum rules for council and boards
• Cast 3 votes for Denton Central Appraisal District board seats (Mike Hennefer, Ann Pomykal, Jordan Villareal, DeVon English on ballot)

The Council voted 5-0 to award a contract to DDM Construction for reconstruction of Hundley Drive and Shady Shores Road, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract and any change orders. An ordinance adding decorum rules to the City Council Code of Conduct was tabled 5-0 to the January 22, 2026 meeting after an executive session. The Council also voted 5-0 to allocate two votes to Ann Pomykal and one vote to Mike Hennefer for the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, and approved the September 2025 Financial report 5-0. Public comments covered calls for a City Manager performance review, traffic and pedestrian safety concerns, and business support; no dollar amount for the road contract was stated in the minutes.

• Awarded DDM Construction the Hundley Drive and Shady Shores Road reconstruction contract, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute it plus change orders (5-0)
• Tabled the ordinance amending Article VII 'Code of Conduct' Section 2-306 to add council/board decorum rules to the January 22, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Allocated two Denton Central Appraisal District Board votes to Ann Pomykal and one to Mike Hennefer (5-0)
• Approved the September 2025 Financial report (5-0)
• Pulled the October 9, 2025 City Council minutes from the consent agenda for separate handling

City Council

This is a potential quorum notice, not a regular City Council meeting. Council members will decorate the parade float for the Merry on Main parade on November 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 202 Julian Street. No official action can be taken during this gathering.

• Float decoration for Merry on Main parade
• Location: 202 Julian Street, Lake Dallas, TX
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on November 30, 2025
• No official action permitted

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comment, and several discussion items. Key actions include adopting an ordinance amending the city's code of conduct for council and board members, and excusing absences for several councilmembers. The council will also discuss updates on 312 Main Street, CDC properties on Lake Dallas Drive, tourism, the Merry on Main float, and live-streaming meetings. Consent agenda items include approving July and August 2025 financials, an investment report, and meeting minutes.

• Ordinance amending Code of Conduct Section 2-306 to add decorum rules for council and boards
• Discussion on 312 Main Street and CDC properties on Lake Dallas Drive
• Discussion on tourism and live-streaming meetings
• Excusing absences for Councilmembers Vrba, Wohr, and Evans
• Approval of July and August 2025 financials and investment report

The Lake Dallas City Council voted 4-0 to table an ordinance adding rules of decorum for council and board members to its next meeting. It approved the July and August 2025 financials, the investment report, and minutes for September 4, October 15, and October 23, 2025, each 4-0. The council also voted on excusing several members' past absences, with mixed tallies. Most of the meeting was updates and discussion, including 312 Main Street, CDC properties on Lake Dallas Drive, tourism, and live-streaming meetings.

• Tabled ordinance amending Code of Conduct Section 2-306 to add decorum rules (4-0)
• Approved July and August 2025 financials (4-0)
• Approved investment report (4-0)
• Approved minutes for September 4, October 15, and October 23, 2025 (4-0)
• Excused Councilmember Vrba's absence from October 9, 2025 meeting (3-1)
• Excused Councilmember Wohr's absence from July 24, 2025 meeting (2-1-1)
• Excused Councilmember Evans' absence from September 11, 2025 meeting (3-1)
• Excused Councilmember Evans' absence from October 23, 2025 meeting (3-1)

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several projects, including resurfacing and painting tennis courts, asbestos removal and demolition of properties at 109 and 111 S. Lake Dallas Drive, a drainage study contract for those properties, and a project at 312 Main Street. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• Resurfacing and painting of tennis courts
• Asbestos removal and demolition of 109 and 111 S. Lake Dallas Drive
• Contract for drainage study and conceptual plan for 109 and 111 S. Lake Dallas Drive
• Project at 312 Main Street

The Community Development Corporation voted 6-0 to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for resurfacing the tennis courts and removing one light pole, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. The board received an update on asbestos removal costs for 109 and 111 S. Lake Dallas Drive, but no survey has been done and no action was taken. A drainage study and conceptual plan for the same properties was presented and discussed, with no action taken. The board also heard an update that a project at 312 Main Street is waiting on an SBA loan delayed by the government shutdown.

• Approved authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute a tennis court resurfacing contract, including removal of one light pole, not to exceed $40,000 (6-0)
• No action taken on asbestos removal and demolition at 109 and 111 S. Lake Dallas Drive; asbestos survey not yet conducted
• No action taken on a drainage study and conceptual plan for 109 and 111 S. Lake Dallas Drive

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for police body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, and digital evidence storage, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute it. The council also approved amendments to the FY 2024-2025 budget and several consent agenda items, including a resolution for FLOCK ALPR cameras and speed limit changes. A discussion on drainage fees directed staff to work with LCUMA on past-due accounts, while a parking survey in Thousand Oaks Subdivision was discussed with no action taken.

• Approved 5-year Axon contract for police cameras and evidence services (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 budget (4-0)
• Approved consent items 3 and 4: FLOCK ALPR camera purchase resolution and September 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent item 2: speed limit ordinance setting 25 mph on multiple streets (4-0)
• Directed staff to work with LCUMA on collecting past-due drainage fees
• No action taken on Thousand Oaks parking survey

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a regular meeting with action items including a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn and in-car cameras, and an ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 budget. The council will also discuss drainage fees and a parking survey, and consider consent agenda items such as speed limit changes and FLOCK camera purchase. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for in-car video systems, body-worn cameras, and digital evidence storage
• Ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Ordinance setting 25 mph speed limit on multiple streets
• Resolution authorizing FLOCK ALPR and Live Cameras purchase via HSGP grant
• Executive session on litigation: Kamy Real Property Trust v. City of Lake Dallas

The Lake Dallas City Council approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for in-car video systems, officer body-worn cameras, and digital evidence storage, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute it. Council also approved an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, and approved two consent agenda items (a speed limit ordinance and a resolution for FLOCK ALPR and Live Cameras under a state homeland security grant). A July 2025 financials item was pulled by staff, and no action was taken after an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved 5-year contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for in-car video, body-worn cameras, and digital evidence storage; authorized City Manager to execute (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3 and 4: FLOCK ALPR and Live Cameras resolution under Texas HSGP grant, and council minutes for Sept 11 and Sept 25, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 2: ordinance setting 25 mph prima facie speed limit on multiple city streets (4-0)
• Consent agenda item 1 (July 2025 Financials) pulled from agenda by staff
• No action taken following executive session on pending litigation, Kamy Real Property Trust v. City of Lake Dallas
• No action taken on Thousand Oaks Subdivision parking survey discussion
• Staff directed to work with LCUMA on drainage fee past-due accounts

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council is holding a special called meeting to receive a report, discuss, and consider approving the City Manager's appointment and employment of the Chief of Police. The council may also convene in closed session to deliberate on the appointment, then take any resulting action. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for citizen comments.

• Consider approval of City Manager's appointment of Chief of Police
• Closed session under Texas Govt. Code §551.074 to deliberate Chief of Police employment
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (5 minutes per person)

In a special called meeting on October 15, 2025, the Lake Dallas City Council voted 5-0 to approve the City Manager's appointment of Daniel Robb as Chief of Police. The council also convened a closed executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment and employment of the Chief of Police. No action was recorded following the closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved City Manager's appointment of Daniel Robb as Chief of Police (5-0)
• Held closed executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to deliberate the Chief of Police appointment/employment
• No action recorded resulting from closed session
• Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session to discuss reducing speed limits on certain streets and proposed street improvement projects. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with a transit services agreement, an interlocal agreement amendment, and an ordinance changing council meeting times. No final decisions are expected on the discussion items.

• Discussion on reducing speed limits on certain streets
• Discussion on proposed street improvement projects
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement with Span, Inc. for door-to-door transit for seniors and disabled residents
• Amendment No. 1 to interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County
• Ordinance changing regular council meeting start time to 6:00 P.M. on second and fourth Thursdays (first Thursday in Nov/Dec)

The Lake Dallas City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance reducing speed limits to 25 mph in the Thousand Oaks, Jackson Ranch, Oaks Subdivision, Kings Manor, Legacy Oak, Harbourtown, and Lakebridge neighborhoods. The council also discussed preliminary street improvement cost estimates for Mosely and Betchan streets, with no action taken. The consent agenda, including an interlocal transit agreement and a meeting time change, was approved 4-0.

• Directed staff to prepare ordinance reducing speed limits to 25 mph in six neighborhoods
• Approved consent agenda items 1-3 (4-0), including transit interlocal agreement and meeting time change to 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session to discuss reducing speed limits on certain streets and proposed street improvement projects. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with a transit services agreement, an interlocal agreement amendment, and an ordinance changing council meeting times. No final decisions are expected on the discussion items.

• Discussion on reducing speed limits on certain streets
• Discussion on proposed street improvement projects
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement with Span, Inc. for door-to-door transit for seniors and disabled residents
• Amendment No. 1 to interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County
• Ordinance amending council meeting start time to 6:00 P.M. on second and fourth Thursdays

City Council

The City of Lake Dallas will host a meet and greet for the finalist for the Police Chief position. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no official action can be taken by the listed bodies. The event is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 212 Main Street, Lake Dallas, TX 75065.

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a discussion and vote on amending school zone speed regulations in the Traffic and Vehicles Code. The meeting also includes a review of the June 2025 financial report and approval of recent council minutes. No major decisions are scheduled outside these items.

• Amend Chapter 102, Article V, Section 102-153 to modify school zone speed limits and active times
• Consider and act on the June 2025 Financial Report
• Approve council minutes for August 14, August 28, and September 4, 2025

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold an early work session to discuss potential changes to meeting schedules, parking surveys, ethics rules, and business districts. During the open meeting, council members will vote on updating school zone speed regulations and approve routine items like the June 2025 financial report and past meeting minutes.

• Amend school zone speed limits and active hours in Chapter 102, Article V, Section 102-153 of the Code of Ordinances
• Consider and act on the June 2025 Financial Report
• Modify City Council meeting dates and times
• Discuss a Code of Conduct and/or Ethics Ordinance for City Council
• Review Downtown District, Swisher Road District, and IH-35E Business Coordinator District updates

The Lake Dallas City Council approved an ordinance amending school zone speed regulations, setting a maximum prima facie speed limit and adjusting active times. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the June 2025 financial report and minutes from three prior meetings. During the work session, council directed staff to proceed with a parking survey for Thousand Oaks and to prepare a code of conduct/ethics ordinance similar to TML standards.

• Approved school zone speed ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2025 financials and minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with Thousand Oaks parking survey
• Directed staff to prepare code of conduct/ethics ordinance similar to TML

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on a maximum $50,000 match for City Park improvements in partnership with the National Soccer Roots and US Soccer Foundation. The funds would support the installation of mini pitches, as previously committed. The meeting also includes public comment and possible executive session for legal advice.

• Action on up to $50,000 match for City Park improvements with National Soccer Roots and US Soccer Foundation
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Community Development Corporation approved a motion to provide a match of up to $50,000 for City Park improvements in partnership with the National Soccer Roots and US Soccer Foundation. The motion passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved up to $50,000 match for City Park improvements with National Soccer Roots and US Soccer Foundation (6-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve a maximum $50,000 match for City Park improvements in partnership with the National Soccer Roots and US Soccer Foundation. The agenda also includes public comment, an executive session for legal advice, and routine announcements.

• Action on up to $50,000 match for City Park improvements with National Soccer Roots and US Soccer Foundation
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)
• Possible executive session for legal advice

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss parking in Thousand Oaks Subdivision and lowering residential speed limits to 25 MPH. Action items include adopting the FY 2025-26 budget, levying the 2025 ad valorem tax rate, ratifying the property tax increase, and approving a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from four prior meetings.

• Ordinance adopting FY 2025-26 budget (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026)
• Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes at $0.559711 per $100 assessed valuation for 2025
• Resolution ratifying property tax increase reflected in FY 2025-26 budget
• Ordinance approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding 2025 rate review
• Discussion on parking in Thousand Oaks Subdivision and lowering speed limits to 25 MPH

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a regular meeting with an early work session to discuss parking in Thousand Oaks Subdivision and lowering residential speed limits to 25 MPH. In open session, the council will consider and act on the FY 2025-26 budget, a property tax rate of $0.559711 per $100 valuation, a resolution ratifying the tax increase, and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding its 2025 rate review. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from four prior meetings.

• Ordinance adopting FY 2025-26 budget (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026)
• Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes at $0.559711 per $100 assessed valuation for 2025
• Resolution ratifying property tax increase reflected in FY 2025-26 budget
• Ordinance approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy (Mid-Tex Division) on 2025 rate review
• Discussion on parking in Thousand Oaks Subdivision and lowering speed limits to 25 MPH on residential streets

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 budget and a property tax rate of $0.559711 per $100 valuation, a 7.87% increase over the current rate. The council also ratified the tax increase and approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding its 2025 rate review. During the work session, council directed staff to survey Thousand Oaks residents about parking and to prepare a list of streets for a potential 25 mph speed limit.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 annual budget (4-0)
• Approved property tax rate of $0.559711 per $100 valuation, a 7.87% increase (4-0)
• Ratified the property tax increase as required by Local Government Code (4-0)
• Approved negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy on 2025 rate review (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June and July 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Directed staff to survey Thousand Oaks residents about parking
• Directed staff to prepare list of streets for potential 25 mph speed limit

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss parking and speed limits before voting on the fiscal year 2025–2026 budget, property tax rate, and a natural-gas rate settlement. The budget totals $33.49 million and includes an 11.39% property-tax increase.

• Adopt $33,489,024 annual budget for FY2025-2026
• Levy 2025 property tax at $0.559711 per $100 valuation
• Ratify $494,257 property-tax increase in new budget
• Approve Atmos Energy rate-settlement ordinance with tariff adjustments
• Approve minutes for June 12, June 26, July 10, and July 24 2025

General

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold two public hearings to discuss the proposed 2025 tax rate and the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. They will also consider a donation/grant agreement with the United States Soccer Foundation for a Mini Pitch Grant Program. Public comment is allowed but limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Public Hearing on proposed 2025 Tax Rate (Fiscal Year 2025-2026)
• Public Hearing on proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Donation/Grant Agreement with United States Soccer Foundation for Mini Pitch Grant Program

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold an early work session to review the FY 2025-2026 budget overview. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and a discussion on purchasing two properties at 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive for the Community Development Corporation. An executive session will address the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Workshop on FY 2025-2026 budget overview
• Discuss purchase of 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive for $XXX (amount not specified)
• Executive session to deliberate City Manager's employment agreement
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
• No action items listed on consent agenda

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a budget workshop for FY 2025-2026 and consider authorizing the Community Development Corporation to purchase two parcels at 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive for $300,000 plus closing costs. The council will also discuss the City Manager's employment and severance agreements in executive session and may take action on them afterward.

• Budget workshop for FY 2025-2026
• CDC purchase of 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive for $300,000 plus closing costs
• Authorization for CDC President to negotiate purchase agreement with Gina Robinson
• Closed session to deliberate City Manager employment
• Action on City Manager's amended Employment Agreement and Severance Agreement

The City Council authorized the Community Development Corporation to purchase two properties on South Lake Dallas Drive. Council also approved the first amendment to the City Manager's employment and severance contract.

• Approved Community Development Corporation purchase of 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to City Manager Employment Contract and Severance Contract (4-1)

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially authorize the purchase of 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive. The board will also hear public comments, but cannot deliberate on non-agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

• Discussion and action on purchasing 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive
• Authorization for CDC President to negotiate and execute acquisition documents
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation voted 6-0 to approve the purchase of 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive and authorized the CDC President to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to complete the acquisition. The meeting was a special called session with no public comments.

• Approved purchase of 109 and 111 South Lake Dallas Drive (6-0)
• Authorized CDC President to negotiate and execute all necessary documents for acquisition (6-0)

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will discuss and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget and property tax rate of $0.559711 per $100 valuation, which exceeds the no-new-revenue rate but does not exceed the voter-approval rate. A public hearing on the proposed tax rate is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 budget totals $17,980,774, a 58% increase over last year
• Proposed tax rate of $0.559711 per $100 valuation, exceeding no-new-revenue rate of $0.499674
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate set for September 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM
• Interlocal agreement with Corinth for law enforcement services under consideration
• Consent agenda includes Interlocal Agreement with CloudLibrary Digital Resources

The Lake Dallas City Council scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate for September 4, 2025. The Council also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Corinth for law enforcement services and an agreement for digital library resources. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel complaint, but no action was taken.

• Set public hearing for FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate for Sept. 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Corinth for law enforcement (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for CloudLibrary digital resources (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation (CDC) Board will meet to discuss the Downtown District and vote on the FY 2025-26 budget. The proposed budget totals $706,777, including $231,085 for debt service and $80,000 in transfers to the General Fund and Park Fund.

• FY 2025-26 budget approval ($706,777 total)
• Discussion on Downtown District actions
• $231,085 allocated for debt service payments
• $80,000 transfer to General Fund and Park Fund
• Public comment opportunity (5 minutes per person)

The Community Development Corporation approved the FY 25-26 budget, amended to increase the Capital Outlay line item to $400,000, by a 7-0 vote. The board also authorized the Board President to negotiate and execute documents for striping the fire department parking lot and purchasing signage, not to exceed $1,000, also 7-0. A resident expressed disappointment over reduced funding, and the city manager discussed downtown utility undergrounding and parking options, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved FY 25-26 budget with Capital Outlay line item increased to $400,000 (7-0)
• Authorized Board President to negotiate and execute documents for fire department parking lot striping and signage up to $1,000 (7-0)

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session on the FY 2025-2026 budget, then in open session consider a consent agenda that includes approving an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm for jail services, accepting April and May 2025 financial reports, and approving quarterly investment reports. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in Kamy Real Property Trust v. City of Lake Dallas.

• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement with Town of Little Elm for jail services at $100 per prisoner for first 24 hours, $50 per day thereafter
• April 2025 financial report
• May 2025 financial report
• FY 2025 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter investment reports
• Executive session on litigation Cause No. 23-11728-442, Kamy Real Property Trust v. City of Lake Dallas

The Lake Dallas City Council held a regular meeting on July 24, 2025, and approved the consent agenda (items A-F) by a 3-0 vote. This included an interlocal agreement with Little Elm for jail services, April and May 2025 financials, and three quarterly investment reports. The council also met in executive session to discuss pending litigation but took no action afterward. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (3-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Little Elm for jail services
• Approved April 2025 financials
• Approved May 2025 financials
• Approved FY2025 1st quarter investment report
• Approved FY2025 2nd quarter investment report
• Approved FY2025 3rd quarter investment report
• No action taken after executive session on litigation

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet on July 14, 2025, at City Hall. The board will discuss and consider action on a BIG Grant for Walter’s Tavern at 201 Main Street, downtown parking, and wayfinding signs. Additionally, the board will hold a work session for the FY 25-26 budget.

• Consider action regarding a BIG Grant for Walter’s Tavern at 201 Main Street
• Discuss and consider action regarding Downtown Parking
• Discuss and consider action regarding Way Finding Sign
• Work Session on the FY 25-26 Budget

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will consider issuing $6.775 million in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation to fund street, road, and sidewalk improvements. The council will also hold a budget workshop for FY25-26, discuss downtown parking and wayfinding signs, and consider a disannexation petition for 508 Carlisle Road. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the city manager's duties.

• Ordinance authorizing $6,775,000 in Series 2025 Certificates of Obligation for street, road, and sidewalk projects
• Petition for disannexation of 508 Carlisle Road (A0284A COBB, TR 2.401 acres) by Gregory Adam and Elisabeth Marie Peabody
• Budget workshop: presentation and overview of FY25-26 budget
• Discussion on downtown parking and wayfinding signs
• Closed session to deliberate city manager's duties and responsibilities

The Lake Dallas City Council approved the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025, with a 5-0 vote, and denied a petition for disannexation from Gregory Adam and Elisabeth Marie Peabody for 508 Carlisle Road with a 4-1 vote. The council also received a budget workshop presentation and heard public comments on various issues, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 (5-0)
• Denied petition for disannexation from Peabody for 508 Carlisle Road (4-1)

City Council

This is a potential quorum notice, not a regular meeting. The City Council will gather to decorate the parade float for the 4th of July parade. No official action can be taken at this gathering.

• Float decoration for July 4th parade
• Location: 202 Julian Street, Lake Dallas, TX

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session on budgeting and a regular meeting with presentations, public comment, and several action items. Key decisions include adding July 3, 2025, as a city holiday and authorizing a contract with the Texas Police Chiefs Association for a police chief search, not to exceed $9,700. The consent agenda includes routine resolutions updating authorized representatives for investment pools and interlocal agreements with Denton County for public safety radio and communications services.

• Contract with Texas Police Chiefs Association for police chief search, up to $9,700
• Add July 3, 2025, as a City Holiday
• Interlocal agreements with Denton County for public safety radio and communications services
• Resolutions amending authorized representatives for Logic, TexPool, and Texstar
• Presentation and pinning ceremony for Officer Yousef Yousefzai; award to Cpl. Billy Speedy

City Council

This is a potential quorum notice, not a regular meeting. The Lake Dallas City Council will gather to decorate the parade float for the 4th of July parade. No official action can be taken during this gathering.

• Float decoration for July 4th parade
• Meeting at 202 Julian Street, Lake Dallas, TX
• No official action permitted

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will vote on two appointments: one to the DENCO AREA 9-1-1 District Board of Managers and one to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Appoint one member to the DENCO AREA 9-1-1 District Board of Managers for a two-year term starting October 1, 2025
• Appoint Annette Fuller to Place 3 on the Planning and Zoning Commission (term ends September 30, 2025)
• Approve February and March 2025 financial reports
• Approve City Council minutes for March 13, April 24, May 8, May 18, and May 22, 2025

The Lake Dallas City Council approved resolutions appointing John Smith to the DENCO Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers and Annette Fuller to the Planning and Zoning Commission, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The council also approved the consent agenda, including financial reports for February and March 2025 and minutes from several prior meetings. During the work session, council directed staff to activate the Park Board, discussed the Fourth of July parade Grand Marshal and float decorating, and considered options for the Police Chief search, with the City Manager recommending the Texas Police Chief Association.

• Approved resolution appointing John Smith to DENCO Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers (5-0)
• Approved resolution appointing Annette Fuller to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including financial reports for Feb and Mar 2025 and minutes from five prior meetings (5-0)
• Directed staff to activate the Park Board
• Decided on time and place for City Council float decorating for Fourth of July parade

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a $560,250 amendment to the McAdams professional services agreement for the Hundley Drive Reconstruction Project, considering a change order for Shady Shores Road design services, electing a Mayor Pro-Tem, and appointing Planning and Zoning Commission members. The council will also consider an amending plat for a mixed-use development at 312 Main Street. The agenda includes routine consent items and a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

• Consider approving amendment No. 1 to McAdams agreement for Hundley Drive Reconstruction Project (Project No. CLD24002) in the amount of $560,250
• Consider change order to McAdams for additional design services for Shady Shores Road Reconstruction Project
• Consider amending plat and construction plans for Lot 1-A Block 14, Town of Garza, for a two-story mixed-use building at 312 Main Street (12,336 sq ft, retail/restaurant and 4 residential lofts)
• Elect a Mayor Pro-Tem
• Approve interlocal agreement with Denton County for property tax collection

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lake Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an amending plat and construction plans for a proposed two-story mixed-use building at 312 Main Street. The project includes retail/restaurant space on the first floor and four residential lofts on the second floor. The commission may recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

• Amending Plat for Lot 1-A, Block 14, Town of Garza (0.427 acres) at 312 Main Street
• Proposed 12,336 sq ft mixed-use building with retail/restaurant and 4 residential lofts
• 10 on-street parking spaces along Main Street and additional rear parking
• 5-foot sidewalk extension along Main Street frontage
• Property rezoned to Planned Development District (base C3) on March 13, 2025

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor for police officers. The $52,610.25 expenditure is expected to be fully reimbursed through a state grant program. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution authorizing $52,610.25 for rifle-resistant body armor under state grant program
• Expenditure subject to full reimbursement from Office of the Governor
• Current body armor inventory expired and non-compliant with safety standards
• Grant previously awarded to city in 2018
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on the Lake Dallas Library and Denton County MHMR services. In the open session, they will recognize the Police Department for the Kids-n-Cops Event and proclaim National Police Week. The Council will also discuss adopting a resolution for tax and revenue certificates of obligation and consider December 2024 financials.

• Receive presentation and discussion on Lake Dallas Library
• Receive presentation and discussion on Denton County MHMR services
• Consider adoption of resolution for tax and revenue certificates of obligation
• Consider December 2024 financials
• Proclamation of National Police Week May 11-17, 2025

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will consider two plats: a replat of the Drozd Addition off Nick Street into three lots, and a final plat for the Swisher Road Industrial subdivision. The council will also review October 2024 financials, approve meeting minutes, and discuss the City Manager's appointment of a Director of Finance. A proclamation for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month and a discussion on the 100-year celebration are also on the agenda.

• Replat of Drozd Addition (1.69 acres) into three lots, zoned MA Marina, off Nick Street
• Final plat for Swisher Road Industrial, +/- 13.296 acres in J.W Simmons Survey
• Consider October 2024 financials
• Approve minutes from March 27, 2025
• Discuss and consider approval of City Manager's appointment of Director of Finance

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lake Dallas Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two plats: a replat of the 1.69-acre Drozd Addition off Nick Street into three lots, and a final plat with construction plans for the 13.296-acre Swisher Road Industrial site. They will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear public comment.

• Replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block J, Drozd Addition (1.69 acres) into three lots, with access via Noyes Street easement
• Final Plat and Construction Plans for Lot 1 and 2, Block A, Swisher Road Industrial (±13.296 acres)
• Approval of Planning and Zoning minutes for December 20, 2024 and February 20, 2025
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting with a single substantive item: discussing and possibly approving a request from Hardware Properties, LLC to subordinate the CDC's deed of trust lien on property at the southwest corner of S. Lake Dallas Drive and Hundley Drive. The meeting also includes a public comment period, but no other business is scheduled.

• Request from Hardware Properties, LLC to subordinate CDC's deed of trust lien dated May 15, 2024
• Property located at southwest corner of S. Lake Dallas Drive and Hundley Drive (Project Hammer)
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council is holding a regular meeting with an early work session and open session. The main action item is considering and acting on the October and November 2024 financials. The agenda also includes presentations and discussions on the tourism program and a shared dumpster revetment in the Downtown Overly District, plus recognitions and a proclamation.

• Consider and act on October and November 2024 Financials
• Discussion on Tourism program
• Discussion on shared dumpster revetment in the Downtown Overly District
• Presentation of Life Saving Award to Gerri Anspaugh and Daisy Torres
• Proclamation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15, 2025

The Lake Dallas City Council approved the November 2024 financials. Following a closed executive session, the council authorized the City Manager to negotiate an exit agreement with the Police Chief and hire an Interim Police Chief. The council also voted to terminate the Public Work Superintendent.

• Approved November 2024 financials (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation of Police Chief Exit Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized contract for Interim Police Chief (5-0)
• Authorized termination of Public Work Superintendent (5-0)

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council is holding a regular meeting with an early work session to discuss the sign ordinance, short-term rentals, and Willow Grove Park. In open session, they will consider several action items, including a dumpster placement, excusing a councilmember's absence, and authorizing a professional services agreement for finance services. The agenda includes no consent items and no presentations in the open session.

• Discussion on Sign Ordinance (Chapter 80)
• Discussion on Short Term Rental regulations
• Discussion on Willow Grove Park
• Action on dumpster placement for 303 Alamo
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate Professional Services Agreement with Van Vaughan for finance services

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lake Dallas Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting that consists solely of procedural items: a work session for commissioner training, public comment on non-agenda topics, and announcements. No zoning cases, ordinances, or other substantive items are scheduled for discussion or action.

• Work session: Planning and Zoning Commission training
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Announcements and requests for future agenda items

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 312 Main St from C-3 to a Planned Development to allow a two-story mixed-use building with retail, restaurants, and residential lofts. The council will also consider a final plat for the Ace Hardware Addition, accept the FY 2023-24 audited financial statements, and make appointments to boards. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including canceling the May 2025 election for unopposed candidates.

• Public hearing and ordinance for Planned Development at 312 Main St (mixed-use, 12,332 sq ft, 4 lofts, retail/restaurant)
• Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A of Ace Hardware Addition (replat of ±1.506 acres)
• Accept annual audited financial statements for FY 2023-24
• Resolution appointing members to Planning and Zoning Commission and Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation
• Ordinance canceling May 3, 2025 General Election for unopposed candidates

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to accept the FY 2023-2024 audited financial statements, discuss the BIG Grant application process, consider an amended elevation for a remodel at 303 Alamo, and make recommendations to City Council for CDC appointments. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person, and no action will be taken on citizen-presented items not on the agenda.

• Accept annual audited financial statements for FY 2023-2024
• Discuss and consider action on BIG Grant application form and process
• Approve amended elevations for remodel of 303 Alamo
• Recommend appointments to City Council for CDC positions

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend the M-1 Light Industrial District's permitted uses to include any use allowed in the C-3 district. The council will also receive the police department's annual racial profiling compliance report. The agenda includes routine items such as a proclamation and public comment.

• Public hearing and vote on ordinance amending Section 122-441 to add 'Any use permitted in district C-3' to M-1 permitted uses
• Receive 2024 Racial Profiling Report from Lake Dallas Police Department
• Proclamation for Early Family Settlers of Lake Dallas
• Citizen agenda and public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)

The Lake Dallas City Council approved a text amendment to the M-1 Light Industrial District permitted uses (4-0) after a public hearing with no speakers. The council also accepted the Police Department's Annual Compliance Report on Racial Profiling (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, public comments, and announcements.

• Approved M-1 Light Industrial District permitted uses text amendment (4-0)
• Accepted Police Department Annual Compliance Report on Racial Profiling (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Lake Dallas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a Planned Development for a mixed-use building at 312 Main St, and on a text amendment to M-1 Light Industrial permitted uses. They will also consider a final plat for the Ace Hardware Addition and appoint a board member. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing: Planned Development for 312 Main St, 12,332 sq ft mixed-use building with retail/restaurants and 4 residential lofts, requesting parking and landscaping variances
• Public hearing: Text amendment to M-1 Light Industrial District permitted uses (Section 122-441)
• Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A of Ace Hardware Addition, replat of +/-1.506 acres
• Appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Approval of December 19, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will consider an ordinance ordering a general municipal election on May 3, 2025, to elect the mayor and councilmembers for Places 2 and 4. The ordinance also authorizes a joint election with other Denton County political subdivisions and contracts election services with Denton County. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance ordering May 3, 2025 election for Mayor and Council Places 2 and 4
• Joint election with Denton County, contracting election services with Denton County
• Early voting April 22-29, 2025 at Denton County Elections Office and Lake Dallas City Hall
• Approval of City Council minutes for December 12, 2024 and January 23, 2025

The Lake Dallas City Council approved an ordinance ordering a general municipal election for May 3, 2025, to elect the mayor and councilmembers for Places 2 and 4, with a joint election and contracted services with Denton County. The council also approved minutes from December 12, 2024, and January 23, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and announcements only.

• Approved ordinance ordering May 3, 2025 election for mayor and council places 2 and 4 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for December 12, 2024 and January 23, 2025 (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve financial reports for September, October, and November 2024, and to consider amended elevations for a remodel at 303 Alamo. The agenda also includes a public comment period and announcements for future agenda items.

• Discussion and action on September, October, and November 2024 financials
• Approval of amended elevations for remodel of 303 Alamo
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amending the Planned Development ordinance for the Lake Dallas Tiny Home Park at 206 Gotcher Ave to allow a community center and associated improvements. The council will also consider a letter of intent with National Soccer Roots for City Park use and discuss bills from the 89th Legislative Session. The agenda includes routine items like public comment and reports, with no consent agenda items listed.

• Public hearing on Planned Development amendment for 0.986 acres at 206 Gotcher Ave to add a community center (1,200 sq ft farmhouse renovation plus 640 sq ft addition) and parking changes
• Consider letter of intent with National Soccer Roots for City Park use
• Discussion of bills filed in the 89th Legislative Session
• Proposed ordinance includes penalty of up to $2,000 for violations

The Lake Dallas City Council approved a Planned Development with base zoning of R-1-6000 Single Family Dwelling District for approximately 0.986 acres at 206 Gotcher Ave. The council also approved a letter of intent with National Soccer Roots for the use of City Park. No action was taken on a discussion of bills filed in the 89th Legislative Session.

• Approved Planned Development amendment for 206 Gotcher Ave (5-0)
• Approved letter of intent with National Soccer Roots for City Park use (5-0)

City Council

This is a Town Hall meeting, not a regular session, to discuss the Shady Shore Road Improvements project between Main Street and Swisher Road. No official action will be taken by the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Community Development Corporation, Parks and Recreation Board, or Board of Adjustment, though a quorum of these bodies may attend.

• Discussion of Shady Shore Road Improvements between Main Street and Swisher Road
• Town Hall format with no official action to be taken
• Potential quorum of multiple city boards and commissions in attendance

City Council

The City of Lake Dallas is holding a Town Hall meeting regarding the Hundley Road Improvements on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Community Development Corporation, Parks and Recreation Board, and Board of Adjustment may be in attendance. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no official action can be taken.

• Town Hall meeting regarding Hundley Road Improvements on January 21, 2025

City Council

The Lake Dallas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend the Planned Development for the Lake Dallas Tiny Home Park at 206 Gotcher Ave. The amendment would allow renovation of an existing farmhouse into a community center with offices, gym, and meeting space, plus add parking and sidewalk improvements. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on December 19, 2024.

• Public hearing on Planned Development amendment for 206 Gotcher Ave to add community center use
• Proposed ordinance amends Ordinance No. 2017-14 to allow community center with capacity of 35 occupants
• Parking standards modified: 6 spaces, angled parking, 9'x18' dimensions, 14' drive aisle
• Farmhouse renovation: add 640 sq ft, covered porch 253 sq ft, two offices, gym, community room
• Sidewalk extension along Gotcher from tiny home area to farmhouse

Community Development Corporation

The Lake Dallas Community Development Corporation Board will discuss and possibly act on a BIG Grant application for Cowboy Car Wash and Twice the Ice at 304 S. Shady Shores Drive. They will also review financials for September, October, and November 2024. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person, and no other action items are listed.

• BIG Grant application for Cowboy Car Wash and Twice the Ice at 304 S. Shady Shores Drive
• Review of September, October, and November 2024 financials