Lampasas, Texas
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting as a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed only for discussion.
- Discussion regarding FY 27 Budget
City Council
The Lampasas City Council will hold a special meeting on July 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Calvert Municipal Building at 302 E Third Street. The agenda lists a budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget. The notice includes standard authorization for potential executive sessions on legal, personnel, and real property matters. Municipal budgets establish the financial framework for city services and operations, though this agenda does not list specific funding allocations or final decisions.
- Budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget
Recent meetings
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the preliminary plat for the Saddle Ridge Subdivision, a replat of 12.73 acres. This item was tabled at the June meeting to allow the developer to provide additional lot width and depth information. The commission will also discuss general planning matters and possible future zoning amendments.
- Public hearing and possible action on Preliminary Plat of Saddle Ridge Subdivision (12.73 acres, James Easley Survey Abstract 185)
- Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026
- Discussion of general planning and zoning inquiries and possible future zoning amendments
City Council
The City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the Lampasas County Appraisal District's FY 2026/2027 proposed budget, then move to a regular session. The regular session includes second readings of several ordinances, including zoning changes for smoke/tobacco shops and a property at 2032 S US Hwy 281, mobile food vendor regulations, and solid waste fee adjustments. New business items include a HOT fund request for the CTX Goat Classic, a sponsorship agreement, surplus declarations, and appointments to a charter review committee.
- Second reading of ordinance amending zoning regulations for smoke/tobacco shops
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 5.22 acres at 2032 S US Hwy 281 to Planned Development overlay
- Second reading of ordinance modifying mobile food vendor regulations
- Second reading of ordinance amending solid waste fee schedule
- Discussion and possible action on HOT fund request up to $6,000 for CTX Goat Classic
City Council
This is a notice of a potential quorum for a townhall on water quality and capacity. City Council members may attend for educational purposes only; they will not discuss issues or take any action. No decisions or votes will occur at this meeting.
- Townhall on water quality and capacity hosted by Lampasas ISD at Old Middle School Cafeteria
- Council members present only to listen, not to participate or deliberate
Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and possibly approve permits for several special events, including the Chamber of Commerce's July 4th picnic and Fall Fest, the Fishes and Loaves Festival, and a company picnic. The board will also receive updates on FEMA projects and the Sportsman Solution, and consider general park maintenance items. Approval of the April 16, 2026 minutes is also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026
- Chamber of Commerce Hometown 4th of July Picnic on July 4, 2026 at Campbell Park (action item)
- Chamber of Commerce Lampasas Fall Fest on September 26, 2026 at Campbell Park (action item)
- Do Lampasas Fishes and Loaves Festival on October 4, 2026 at Brook Park (action item)
- Ajinomoto Foods family picnic on August 8, 2026 at 580 complex (action item)
Economic Development Corporation
The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation will consider three grant applications from Radiance Clinical Research totaling $38,512.03 for improvements at 209 S Key Avenue, two grants for Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 219 E 3rd Street totaling $20,000, and a $20,000 donation to Vision Lampasas for Christmas on the Creek. The board will also discuss the FY '27 budget and hold an executive session regarding economic development negotiations for 'Project Heavy Load'.
- Building Improvement Grant of $10,000 for Radiance Clinical Research at 209 S Key Avenue
- Façade Improvement Grant of $26,312.03 for Radiance Clinical Research at 209 S Key Avenue
- Sign Grant of $2,500 for Radiance Clinical Research at 209 S Key Avenue
- Building Improvement Grant of $10,000 for Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 219 E 3rd Street
- Façade Improvement Grant of $10,000 for Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 219 E 3rd Street
City Council
The council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a large development at 2032 S US 281 (two four-story independent living facilities, assisted living, and mixed-use) and on the preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Subdivision. They also consider multiple ordinance changes: smoke/tobacco shop regulations, mobile food vendor rules, solid waste fees, and a street vacation. Other business includes declaring a 2007 Caterpillar Backhoe surplus, awarding an insulation contract for the IT building, approving cost participation for a parking project at Cooper Spring Nature Park, and amending the current fiscal year budget.
- Public hearing on rezoning 5.22 acres at 2032 S US 281 from Retail R/SUP to Retail R/PD for independent living, assisted living, and mixed-use
- Public hearing and possible action on Preliminary Plat for Saddle Ridge Subdivision (12.73 acres)
- Second reading of ordinance amending zoning regulations for smoke/tobacco shops
- Discussion on tentative budget workshop dates and times
- First reading of ordinance authorizing closure of an unimproved .2850-acre portion of 6th Street right-of-way
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approval of a preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Subdivision (12.73 acres) and a request to rezone 5.22 acres at 2032 S US Highway 281 from Retail "R" with a Specific Use Permit to Retail "R" with a Planned Development Overlay. The overlay would allow two four-story independent living facilities, one assisted living facility, and one mixed-use (amenities and apartments) building. The commission will also vote on minutes from the April 2 meeting and discuss general planning matters.
- Rezone 5.22 acres at 2032 S US Highway 281 for two four-story independent living facilities, one assisted living facility, and one mixed-use facility
- Preliminary plat of Saddle Ridge Subdivision, a 12.73-acre replat (James Easley Survey abstract 185)
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting
- Discussion of general planning and zoning updates and possible future amendments
Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular session to review April meeting minutes and discuss general park maintenance. The board will also consider action on the Chamber of Commerce Hometown 4th of July Picnic at Campbell Park and receive updates on FEMA projects and the Sportsman Solution.
- Discussion and possible action on the Hometown 4th of July Picnic at Campbell Park
- Updates on Parks and Recreation FEMA projects
- Updates on Sportsman Solution
- Discussion on general park maintenance and community projects
- Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Golf Course
The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2026, at Hancock Park Golf Course. Agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, discussion and possible action on daily operations, and updates from the Golf Course Manager. The board will also hear public comments. The meeting is largely routine, with no major financial decisions or policy changes scheduled.
- Discussion and possible action on approval of minutes from April 21, 2026
- Discussion and possible action regarding daily operations of the Golf Course
- General updates by the Golf Course Manager
- Open forum for citizen comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
Economic Development Corporation
The LEDC board will discuss and possibly act on a $30,000 marketing payment to Chase and Jordan Kuker, the FY '27 budget, and guidelines for funding non-profit initiatives. They will also consider increasing the Life Safety Grant award and go into executive session for economic development negotiations on Project Heavy Load.
- Discussion and possible action on $30,000 marketing expenditure to Chase and Jordan Kuker
- Discussion and possible action on FY '27 budget
- Discussion and possible action on guidelines for funding non-profit initiatives
- Discussion and possible action on increasing Life Safety Grant award
- Executive session for economic development negotiations (Project Heavy Load)
City Council
The City Council will canvass the May 2 general election results, administer oaths to new members, and discuss or act on a rezoning request at 2032 S US Highway 281 for a planned development overlay to allow assisted living and independent living facilities. Other items include workshop talks on development impact fees and a golf course cart bridge, plus decisions on bids for pool repairs ($38,000) and a bucket truck ($217,589), and resolutions supporting the Spring Ho Festival.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to rezone 2032 S US Hwy 281 from Retail R with SUP to Retail R with Planned Development overlay for assisted living and independent living facilities
- Discussion on possible implementation of Development Impact Fees for new infrastructure
- Discussion on replacing the cart bridge at Hancock Park Golf Course (FEMA-reimbursable wooden vs. donated metal bridge)
- Awarding bid for Hancock Springs pool repairs to Bobby Sanford LLC dba Electric S for $38,000
- Purchase of 2025 Ford F600 Bucket Truck from Global Rental Company for $217,589
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 5.22 acres at 2032 S US Highway 281 from Retail 'R' with a Specific Use Permit (assisted living) to Retail 'R' with a Planned Development Overlay. The proposed development includes two four-story independent living facilities, one assisted living facility, and one mixed-use building with amenities and apartments. The commission will also vote on approving the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on rezoning 2032 S US Highway 281 – 5.22 acres to Planned Development Overlay for senior living complex
- Possible vote on rezoning request from Lampasas 2 Investments, LLC for independent living, assisted living, and mixed-use facilities
- Discussion of general planning and zoning inquiries, projects, and future zoning amendments
- Approval of minutes from the April 2, 2026 regular meeting
Economic Development Corporation
The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve a $30,000 marketing expenditure to Chase and Jordan Kuker. The agenda also includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Discussion and possible action on a $30,000 marketing expenditure to Chase and Jordan Kuker
At a special meeting, the Lampasas Economic Development Corporation discussed a proposed $30,000 marketing expenditure with Pillar Productions (Chase and Jordan Kuker). The project had evolved from a marketing video into a full feature film without prior board notification, drawing frustration from members. No formal vote was taken to approve or deny the expenditure. Instead, the board agreed to form a committee to review the contract line by line and propose changes, deferring further action.
- Formed committee of board members Irvin, Gebert, and Finney to review the Pillar Productions contract line by line and propose changes
City Council
The City Council will consider second readings of ordinances for a specific use permit for a smoke shop at 2200 S US Highway 281, amendments to the fee schedule for solid waste, streets, and utilities, and modifications to the sanitary sewer code. New business includes a preliminary plat for the 79.9-acre Northington Creek Estates subdivision, a mural proposal, a solid waste services contract amendment, acceptance of the FY24/25 audit, and a $52,762 change order for a CDBG project. The workshop includes an update on the Central Texas Water Alliance. The Council may also enter executive session for economic development and personnel matters.
- Second reading of ordinance for a Specific Use Permit for a smoke shop at 2200 S US Highway 281 in a Retail 'R' zone
- Second reading of ordinance amending fee schedule for solid waste, streets, sidewalks, and utilities (Chapter 62, 66, 82)
- Second reading of ordinance modifying Chapter 82 utilities code regarding sanitary sewer system
- Discussion and possible action on preliminary plat of Northington Creek Estates (79.917 acres)
- Approval of a $52,762 change order for CDV23-0267 Community Development Block Grant project
The council denied with prejudice a specific use permit for a smoke shop at 2200 S US Highway 281, citing incompatibility with the surrounding area. They approved the preliminary plat for Northington Creek Estates (79.9 acres) despite resident concerns about drainage and sewage, and tabled a contract amendment for solid waste services with Frontier Texas Ventures. Other actions included approving a mural, accepting the FY 24/25 audit, and approving a $52,762 change order for a CDBG project.
- Denied with prejudice specific use permit for smoke shop at 2200 S US Highway 281 (4-1, Kuehne absent)
- Approved preliminary plat of Northington Creek Estates (5-1, Kuehne absent)
- Tabled contract amendment with Frontier Texas Ventures for solid waste services (unanimous)
- Approved mural on Kindred Spa by Vision Lampasas (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 24/25 Audit (unanimous)
- Approved $52,762 change order for CDBG Project (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda minus items 2.1 and 2.2 (unanimous)
Golf Course
The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March 3, 2025, discussion on daily operations, and general updates from the manager. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action regarding approval of March 3, 2025 minutes
- Discussion and possible action regarding daily operations of the Golf Course
- General updates by the Golf Course Manager
- Open forum for citizen comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
The only formal action taken was unanimous approval of the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (Kuehne abstained). Citizens expressed concerns about keeping the golf course as a separate department and hiring a qualified manager. Staff reported that Parks will assist with operations, an applicator's license exam is scheduled, and a hiring committee will include board members.
- Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (unanimous; Kuehne abstained, Johnson absent)
- Discussed daily operations including applicator license and support from Parks Department
- Heard citizen comments opposing merging golf course with Parks and emphasizing need for qualified manager
City Council
This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Lampasas City Council at the Economic Development Corporation meeting on April 21, 2026. Council members attending will only observe and gather information; no discussion or action will be taken by the Council. The notice complies with Texas open meeting laws.
- Notice of possible quorum at LEDC meeting on April 21, 2026
- Council attendance is for educational and informational purposes only
- No discussion, questions, or action allowed by attending council members
Parks & Recreation
The board will discuss and possibly approve an Eagle Scout service project proposal and a softball tournament hosted by Tobi’s Heart of Gold Foundation on August 1, 2026. They will also receive updates on Parks and Recreation FEMA projects and Sportsman Solution. The agenda includes general maintenance and upcoming events discussions.
- Eagle Scout service project proposal
- Softball tournament by Tobi’s Heart of Gold Foundation on August 1, 2026
- Updates on Parks and Recreation FEMA projects
- Discussion regarding Sportsman Solution updates
- Discussion regarding general park maintenance and community projects
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved three items: the March 19, 2026 minutes, an Eagle Scout service project for an ADA-accessible picnic table at Brook Park, and a one-day softball tournament hosted by Tobi's Heart of Gold Foundation on August 1, 2026. All approvals were unanimous among present members. The board also heard updates on FEMA-funded repairs at Hancock Springs Pool, upcoming events, and contract negotiations with Sportsman Solutions.
- Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous; four members absent)
- Approved Eagle Scout Sam Gooch's project to extend sidewalk from Brook Park bathrooms to playground and install a round ADA-accessible picnic table (unanimous)
- Approved Tobi's Heart of Gold Foundation's request to host a one-day softball tournament on August 1, 2026, with proceeds funding scholarships (unanimous)
Economic Development Corporation
The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation will consider approving a $10,000 Building Improvement Grant and a $7,942.50 Façade Improvement Grant for Lampasas Leader Partners I, L.P. at 416 S. Live Oak. The board will also discuss a First Texas Bank lending product, standard guidelines for funding non-profit initiatives, and LEDC incentive programming. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations regarding 'Project Heavy Load' and personnel matters.
- Building Improvement Grant of $10,000 for Lampasas Leader Partners I, L.P. at 416 S. Live Oak
- Façade Improvement Grant of $7,942.50 for Lampasas Leader Partners I, L.P. at 416 S. Live Oak
- Discussion of First Texas Bank lending product
- Discussion of standard guidelines for funding non-profit initiatives
- Discussion of LEDC incentive programming
The Lampasas Economic Development Corporation approved a $10,000 building improvement grant and a $7,942.50 façade improvement grant for Lampasas Leader Partners I, L.P. The board also approved entering into lending opportunities with local banking institutions. The meeting concluded with an executive session.
- Approved $10,000 building improvement grant for Lampasas Leader Partners I, L.P. (416 S. Live Oak)
- Approved $7,942.50 façade improvement grant for Lampasas Leader Partners I, L.P. (416 and 418 S. Live Oak)
- Approved entering into lending opportunities with local banking institutions
- Directed staff to develop non-profit funding guidelines for next meeting
- Directed staff to update website with LEDC incentive programming options
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider granting a variance to reduce the minimum lot size in the SF-10 district from 10,000 sq ft to 7,547 sq ft and 7,596 sq ft for two lots at 703 W Ave E. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its March 18, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing for variance to minimum lot size for SF-10 district at 703 W Ave E, from 10,000 sq ft to 7,547 sq ft and 7,596 sq ft
- Discussion and possible action on granting the lot-size variance
- Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 ZBA meeting
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider granting a variance to reduce the minimum lot size in the SF-10 district from 10,000 sq ft to two lots of 7,547 and 7,596 sq ft at 703 W Ave E. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from March 18, 2025.
- Public hearing and possible action on variance to minimum lot size for SF-10 district at 703 W Ave E, creating two lots of 7,547 sq ft and 7,596 sq ft
- Discussion and possible approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
City Council
The council will discuss and possibly authorize a letter objecting to a proposed Oncor/LCRA transmission line route J1 that could affect flood retarding structures. Other actions include a public hearing on a smoke shop specific use permit at 2200 S US Highway 281, a preliminary plat for Northington Creek Estates, and approval of $30,000 for a brand film production. The council also will consider $260,133 in joint use funds for pump station repairs and a contract amendment with Frontier Waste Solutions.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance for a specific use permit for a smoke shop at 2200 S US Highway 281
- Discussion and possible action on preliminary plat of Northington Creek Estates, a 79.917-acre replat
- Approval of $30,000 Economic Development Corporation expenditure to Chase and Jordan Kuker for brand film production
- Discussion and possible action to utilize $260,133 from Joint Use Account for repairs at HWY 195 Pump Station
- Discussion and possible action regarding letter objecting to proposed Oncor/LCRA transmission line route J1
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a smoke shop at 2200 S US Highway 281 by a 5-2 vote, after initially opposing it. The council also tabled the preliminary plat for Northington Creek Estates to allow city engineer review, and unanimously approved a $260,133 joint use fund expenditure for water pump station upgrades. Several other items were tabled or approved, including a $30,000 economic development film production contract and a fee schedule update.
- Approved consent agenda: minutes, sewer ordinance second reading, February and March purchases (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Specific Use Permit for smoke shop at 2200 S US Hwy 281 (5-2; Keele, Kuehne opposed)
- Tabled preliminary plat of Northington Creek Estates to allow city engineer review (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 Economic Development Corporation expenditure to Chase and Jordan Kuker for brand film production (unanimous)
- Tabled mural on Kindred Spa by Vision Lampasas (unanimous)
- Tabled contract amendment with Frontier Waste Solutions for solid waste services (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of fee schedule ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved $260,133 from Joint Use Account for HWY 195 Pump Station improvements (unanimous)