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Lytle public meetings in 2025

43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider development agreement for 344.5‑acre business park

The Lytle City Council will hold public hearings on the final plat for Pecan Grove Apartments and on amending the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. Council members will consider several resolutions, including a nomination to the Medina Central Appraisal District Board, a lease of water rights, and authorizing a development agreement for a 344.5‑acre master‑planned business park and datacenter. An ordinance to add an additional residential use type to the Future Land Use Map will also be up for action.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a 344.5‑acre business park development agreement

The Lytle City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a development agreement for a 344.5‑acre master‑planned business park and integrated datacenter. It also approved the final plat for Pecan Grove Apartments, a water‑rights leasing resolution, and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map. The council denied LandLock LLC’s fee‑in‑lieu request, appointed Cindy Segovia to the Medina Central Appraisal District Board, and cancelled the December 22 regular meeting.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider Pecan Grove Apartments plat and land use plan amendments

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a final plat for the Pecan Grove Apartments and amendments to the Future Land Use Plan. The body may recommend approval or denial of these items to the City Council.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

Council to consider revising municipal water service rates

The Lytle City Council will discuss several items, including a public hearing on a manufactured‑home application at 63318 Juarez Street and a public hearing on revising municipal water utility rates. The council will also consider multiple ordinances that amend subdivision regulations, the garbage‑collection fee schedule, and water‑service fees. Resolutions to appoint an associate municipal court judge and to approve updated policies for grant‑funded projects will be reviewed.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved multiple ordinances and appointments

The council approved the November 10 meeting minutes and the Annual Citizenship Award recommendations. It also approved the placement of a manufactured home on Juarez Street, appointed Orlando Carrasco as associate municipal court judge, and adopted several ordinances covering subdivision regulations, garbage collection fees, water service rates, grant‑project policies, and a gas utility rate adjustment. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Manufactured Home Commission

Public hearing on Monica King Lopez's manufactured home application at 63318 Juarez St

The Lytle Manufactured Home Commission will hold a public hearing on an application submitted by Monica King Lopez to locate a manufactured home on a 0.1773‑acre parcel at the corner of Juarez Street and San Jose Street (63318 Juarez Street). After the hearing, the commission will consider the application and may take action on it. The meeting is a special session held on November 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, with live streaming available.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves placement of a manufactured home on Juarez Street

The Manufactured Home Commission voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation to the city council for placing a manufactured home on the property at 63318 Juarez Street, Lytle. No opposition was presented during the public hearing. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on multiple resolutions including a booster station upgrade

The Lytle City Council will consider a consent agenda and then move to an open session to discuss driveway access for the GGG subdivision, a presentation on Phase 1 of the Lytle Master Drainage Plan, and several resolutions covering infrastructure projects, appointments, and service agreements. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend the 2025‑2026 master fee schedule for health inspection services. Department reports and an executive‑session item will follow before the meeting adjourns.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the Phase 2 Master Drainage Plan agreement

The council approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of outstanding bills. It took no action on the GGG subdivision driveway access request. It approved multiple resolutions, including the Phase 2 Master Drainage Plan agreement, a nomination to the appraisal district board, and extensions for Saddle Ridge and Rosewood Estates plat approvals, as well as two ordinance amendments.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee to review nominations

The committee will discuss nominations received between October 1 and October 31, 2025. Members may also act upon appointments for the 2025 Annual Citizenship Awards.

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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions were made at the meeting

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee met on November 5, 2025. The agenda listed community comments, a consent agenda to approve September 2, 2025 minutes, and discussions about nominations and award appointments. The committee was not authorized to discuss or take action on any presented issue, so no approvals, denials, or tablings occurred.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider ordinance changing beer regulations with $2,000 daily penalty

The Lytle City Council will discuss several resolutions and an ordinance, including a utility bill adjustment request for a property at 19411 Sommerset Street. The council will also consider a contract with Wet Rock Groundwater Services for evaluating a well site, an amendment to participation in the Texpool investment pools, and an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Alcoholic Beverages Code that adds a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved ordinance deleting beer article and adding penalties

The council approved five action items, each passing unanimously (5-0). These included a utility bill adjustment for 19411 Somerset Street, two resolutions—one with Wet Rock Groundwater Services and another amending participation in the Texpool investment pools—and Ordinance #25-20, which deletes the beer article from the alcoholic beverages code and sets a penalty of up to $2,000 per day, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

City Council will consider an agreement with Lytle Volunteer Fire Dept for fire services

The Lytle City Council will discuss several items, including construction of an emergency secondary access road in the Saddle Ridge Estates subdivision. It will consider resolutions for engineering work to update water and sewer impact fees and a capital improvement plan, and for an agreement with the Lytle Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection services. Additional agenda items include terminating the ASCAP license agreement, outsourcing utility billing, and adopting an ordinance affecting retail food establishments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved multiple resolutions and appointed new Animal Care director

The council unanimously approved the September 22 minutes and payment of outstanding bills. It adopted two resolutions—one for engineering work on water and sewer fees and another with the volunteer fire department—and terminated the ASCAP license agreement. Council also accepted a proposal to outsource utility billing, moved a retail‑food ordinance to the Execute Session, and appointed Melinda Flores as full‑time Director of Animal Care & Control.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to vote on FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rates

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2025-2026 annual budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.439372 per $100 in assessed value. The meeting also includes decisions on land annexation and zoning variances.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts FY2025‑2026 budget, tax rates and annexes 99.89 acres

The Lytle City Council approved a voluntary annexation of a 99.89‑acre tract and a variance reducing rear setbacks for the same property. It also adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget, set new debt service and maintenance tax rates, and approved a manufactured‑home placement, a subdivision plat, a utility bill adjustment, and a commission appointment. All actions were carried by unanimous votes of the members present.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider plat for Aguilar Pearsall Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Aguilar Pearsall Subdivision. The body will consider recommending approval or denial of the preliminary and final plat to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of Aguilar Pearsall subdivision plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A public hearing was held for the Aguilar Pearsall Subdivision plat. The commission voted 4‑0 to recommend the preliminary and final plat to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Manufactured Home Commission

Commission to consider manufactured home application for Gabriel Rodriguez Jr.

The Manufactured Home Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application to place a manufactured or mobile home on a specific property. The commission will then take possible action on the request.

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✓ Decided: Commission denied Gabriel Rodriguez Jr.'s manufactured home application

The Mobile Home Commission voted 3‑0 to deny the application to locate a manufactured home on the 3.069‑acre property east of Tippen Road and south of Frio City Road. The motion was made by Board Member Garza and seconded by Board Member Andrade. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on annexing 99.89 acres into Lytle

The Lytle City Council will consider Ordinance #25-16 to voluntarily annex a 99.89‑acre tract south of Interstate and east of Rolling Meadow Drive. The council will also review a competitive sealed bid (CSB#2025-06-03) for booster station improvements to Taknek, LLC, not to exceed $1,443,490, and authorize the closure of several city certificates of deposit totaling about $1.1 million. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals, a procurement‑policy resolution, and department reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $1.44M booster station improvement contract

The council approved a competitive sealed bid to award Taknek, LLC up to $1,443,490 for booster station improvements. It also approved the closure of three city certificates of deposit totaling $215,869.39 and adopted procurement policies for federal grant funding. The proposed voluntary annexation of 99.89 acres was tabled, and Ruth Garcia was appointed to the Annual Citizenship Award Committee.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on annexing 99.89 acres of land

The Lytle City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on extending municipal boundaries to include approximately 99.89 acres of land south of Interstate 37 and east of Rolling Meadow Drive. The body will also consider approving payments for bills, awarding a contract for booster station improvements, and closing certificates of deposit.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee to review award documents and nomination form

The Annual Citizenship Award Committee will review documents related to the city's annual citizenship awards and guidelines. The committee will also consider and act upon potential updates to the award nomination form.

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✓ Decided: Committee removed outdated guideline entry and kept current award nomination form

The committee reached consensus to delete the outdated entry “Exception made this nomination year of 2023” from the ACAC Guideline. They reviewed the Citizenship Award nomination form and consented to retain the existing version, noting no further action was needed.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on emergency water interconnect and 2025-26 fee schedule

The Lytle City Council will meet on August 25, 2025, to decide on a $25-30k engineering agreement for an emergency water interconnect with East Medina Special Utility District and adopt the FY 2025-26 master fee schedule. They will also discuss the city’s 75th anniversary planning and receive updates from the Chamber of Commerce and city departments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $140,000 property purchase and appointed new Finance Director

The council ratified the purchase of 15242 Cottage Street for $140,000 and appointed Yvonne Griffin as Finance Director. It also approved the minutes from earlier meetings, paid outstanding bills, and adopted a new master fee schedule for FY 2025‑2026. Additional actions included approving an engineering services resolution, confirming the Annual Awards Committee members, and endorsing the evaluation of the City Administrator.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

Special Lytle City Council meeting to discuss FY 2025-2026 budget

The Lytle City Council will hold a special meeting to review and provide direction on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 14916 Main Street.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed FY 2025‑2026 budget and fee schedule proposals

Mayor Ruben Gonzalez called the special meeting and the council heard a presentation on the FY 2025‑2026 budget, including tax rates, fund surpluses and deficits, and proposed fee changes for various city services. Staff outlined updates to the master fee schedule for permits, inspections, library cards, and park event security. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to vote on water/sewer rate hikes and tax rate proposal

The Lytle City Council will meet on August 11, 2025, to decide on revising municipal water and sewer rates, setting a new tax rate of $0.446405 per $100 valuation, and approving ordinances including animal code updates. The council will also hear utility bill adjustment requests and consider a variance for a property on N Prairie Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $0.446405 tax rate and water/sewer rate ordinance

The Lytle City Council approved a proposed tax rate of $0.446405 per $100 valuation for FY 2025-26 and adopted Ordinance #25-13 revising municipal water and sewer rates. The council also approved two utility bill adjustments, a variance for a property on N Prairie Street, a 50% stormwater fee reduction for LISD, a new animal ordinance (excluding livestock), board realignments, and ratified the purchase of a property on N Somerset Street for $150,000. All votes were 4-0 except the variance, which passed 3-1.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to discuss Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

The City Council will hold a special meeting to present and discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will provide direction concerning the budget during this session.

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✓ Decided: City Council discussed budget proposals but made no formal decisions

The council reviewed the FY 2025-2026 budget, including General Fund balance, utility fees, and fee schedule changes. Staff presented proposed fund re‑classifications and fee adjustments, and council members asked for further exploration on certain items. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to consider zoning variances and water system improvements

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning variance requests for residential properties. The body will also consider agreements for a street extension and water system improvements.

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✓ Decided: Mayor breaks tie to deny variance for 19942 John Wayne Road rear setback

The council denied the variance request for 19942 John Wayne Road after the mayor broke a tie, 3-2. It approved a variance for 18808 Live Oak Street front setback, 4-0. A 50% utility bill reduction for 4156 IH‑35 was approved, 4-0. Several resolutions and authorizations were also approved unanimously.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider zoning variances for two residential properties

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for two properties. The commission will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of these requests to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of two property variances

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the June 23 minutes (3‑0). It voted to recommend approval of a rear‑setback variance for 19942 John Wayne Road (4‑0) and a side/front‑setback variance for 18808 Live Oak Street (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

Thu Jul 17, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to discuss Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

The City Council is holding a special meeting to provide direction and discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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✓ Decided: Council approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-0)

A motion to adjourn the special council meeting was made by Alderwoman Carrillo, seconded by Alderman Rodriguez, and passed unanimously (3-0). No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to consider closure and sale of Davis Street

The City Council will consider a request to permanently close and sell Davis Street from Hwy-132 to Oak Street. Members will also review a water and wastewater rate study and discuss the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized negotiations on Edwards Aquifer settlement and water rights purchase

The Lytke City Council approved the June 16 and June 23 meeting minutes and authorized payment of outstanding bills, each by a 3‑0 vote. Council took no action on a request to permanently close and sell Davis Street. Several resolutions and an ordinance were approved, including a temporary noise‑waiver, an ETJ boundary extension, a TRC Engineers agreement, and a well‑plugging change order limited to $2,000, all by 3‑0 votes. The council also authorized the City Administrator to negotiate the Edwards Aquifer settlement and to purchase additional water rights, each by a 3‑0 vote.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to consider final plat for Los Urdiales Subdivision

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on the final plat for the Los Urdiales Subdivision. The body will also discuss city infrastructure, grant submissions, and financial accounts.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved purchase of 18515 FM 2790 property for $220,000

The Lytle City Council unanimously approved several actions, including the final plat for the Los Urdiales Subdivision and a drainage master plan agreement. It also authorized a grant submission, renewal of the city investment policy, health‑insurance rates, and the closing of two certificates of deposit. The council voted 5‑0 to allow the City Administrator to purchase the property at 18515 FM 2790 for $220,000.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider final plat for Los Urdiales Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Los Urdiales Subdivision. The body will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of the final plat to the City Council.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider final plat for Los Urdiales Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Los Urdiales Subdivision. The body will consider recommending approval or denial of the final plat to the City Council.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider final plat for Los Urdiales Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Los Urdiales Subdivision. The body will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of the final plat to the City Council.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to discuss FY 2025-2026 budget and water study

The City Council will meet to receive a presentation and provide direction on a water and wastewater study by NewGen Strategies. The body will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and council priorities.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were approved at the June 16 special council meeting

The council heard a presentation on the Water & Wastewater Study by NewGen Strategies. Budget proposals for fiscal year 2025‑2026 were presented for Animal Care & Control, the Library, Police, Administration and other departments. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider manufactured home application at 63344 Juarez Street

The City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on a request to place a manufactured home on a 1.0-acre property. Members will also discuss water restrictions and the purchase of properties in executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Marie Lieck's manufactured home placement on Juarez Street

The council approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting (4-0). It approved payment of outstanding city bills (4-0). It approved Marie Lieck's application to locate a manufactured home at 63344 Juarez Street and waived the moving‑structure permit fee (4-0). It approved a $5,000 sponsorship from the Hotel Hot Tax for the Texas Trail of Fame induction ceremony (4-0).

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Manufactured Home Commission

Commission to consider mobile home application for Marie Lieck

The Manufactured Home Commission will hold a public hearing and take possible action on an application to locate a manufactured home. The request concerns a 1.0 acre property located west of San Jose Street and south of Juarez Street.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approves placement of a manufactured home on Lot 10

The Manufactured Home Commission approved Alejandro Pruneda's application to locate a manufactured/mobile home on the property described as SG Cross S/D, Lot 10, 0.61 acres north of Newton Drive and west of Wisdom Road. The motion passed with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

Wed May 28, 2025

City Council

Lytle council to vote on subdivisions, water contracts, and building abatement

The Lytle City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on land-use actions, including a subdivision plat and abatement of a dangerous structure, plus vote on several resolutions and agreements. The council will also discuss budget assumptions and executive-session items such as water purchases and pending litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $27,000 water reservation contract with Nueces River Authority

The council approved multiple items, including a water reservation contract with the Nueces River Authority for $27,000 and 1 million gallons per day. They also approved the plat for a 2.001‑acre subdivision, a demolition order for a dangerous structure at 14852 Main Street, and several development and maintenance agreements. Additional actions included closing two certificates of deposit, committing funds from closed accounts to the General Fund, and appointing Alderman Emery as Mayor Pro‑Tem; all votes were unanimous (5‑0).

Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on new food establishment ordinance and engineering contract

The Lytle City Council will consider appointing Anna Carrillo as Alderwoman for District #1, adopt a new food establishment ordinance (Ordinance #25-11), and approve a resolution for on-call engineering services with Dunaway Associates. The council will also discuss closing AT&T accounts via Frontera Concepts, an audit by Waste Management, and enter executive session on water acquisition and pending litigation.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts new food establishment ordinance, 5-0 vote

The council appointed Anna Carrillo as Alderwoman for District #1. It adopted Ordinance #25-11, revising food‑establishment regulations, with a unanimous vote. The council also took no action on a resolution for on‑call engineering services and rescheduled the special council meeting to May 28, 2025.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

Council to consider tax abatement agreement with Rowan Land Resources

The Lytle City Council will hold public hearings on a manufactured home placement, a sign variance, and a setback variance, then consider action on those items plus a tax abatement agreement with Rowan Land Resources, a fireworks contract for Independence Day, and a water main loop contract with ACEE Construction. Council will also discuss the FY2025-2026 budget calendar and quarterly investment report.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved tax abatement agreement with Rowan Land Resources

The council unanimously approved the minutes and payment of bills. It also approved a manufactured‑home placement, two zoning variances, a tax‑abatement agreement, a fireworks contract, and a water‑main loop contract. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

Council may authorize eminent domain for water main project

The Lytle City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a plat approval for the Alderete-Gutierrez Subdivision, contracts for audit services, water/sewer mapping, GIS support, and TPDES permit preparation. A key item is an ordinance declaring public necessity to acquire property for the Railroad/McDonald Street 12-inch water main project, with authority to use eminent domain if needed. The council will also hold a public hearing and take comments before action. Department reports and executive session discussions on the Lytle Farms PID and pending litigation are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved eminent‑domain ordinance for 12‑inch water main project

The council approved several items, including the preliminary and final plat for the Alderete‑Gutierrez subdivision, audit and consulting agreements, and two ordinances—one authorizing eminent‑domain for a 12‑inch water main and another updating dangerous‑building regulations. All motions passed unanimously (3:0).

Mon Mar 31, 2025

Manufactured Home Commission

Commission to consider mobile home application for SG Cross S/D Lot 10

The Mobile Home Commission will hold a public hearing and take possible action on an application by Alejandro Pruneda. The request is to locate a manufactured/mobile home on a 0.61-acre property.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved placement of a manufactured home on Lot 10

The Mobile Home Commission voted to approve Alejandro Pruneda’s application to locate a manufactured home on SG Cross S/D, Lot 10. The motion passed with four ayes and one no vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

City Council

Council to consider tax abatement zone for proposed data center

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an application from Rowan Land Resources LLC to create a Reinvestment Zone for a proposed data center. This zone would allow for property tax abatements if the 440-acre site is annexed into the city. The council will also consider a resolution regarding property acquisition by the Medina Central Appraisal District.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Ordinance #25-09 to create the Rowan Lytle Reinvestment Zone

The council voted 4-0 to approve Ordinance #25-09, establishing the Rowan Lytle Reinvestment Zone with tax‑abatement eligibility. They also voted 4-0 to approve Resolution #25-18, authorizing the acquisition of property by the Medina Central Appraisal District. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider $2 million water main loop contract

The City Council will consider a contract for a water main loop and a plat for the Alderete-Gutierrez Subdivision. Members will also discuss utility meter re-read fees and the transition of the Code Compliance Officer to a full-time position.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2,002,143.06 water main contract and multiple utility measures

The council approved several contracts and policy changes, including a $2,002,143.06 water main contract and the assignment of drainage and access easements. It also adopted two utility‑meter fee ordinances, transferred municipal funds to TexPool accounts, and approved an agreement with Underground Water Resources for well plugging. The Code Compliance Officer position was changed to full‑time, and hotel occupancy tax revenue was authorized for baseball field lighting. A plat proposal was tabled and the FY 2023‑2024 audit was accepted.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to vote on plat for 0.49-acre Alderete-Gutierrez subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of a preliminary and final plat for the Alderete-Gutierrez Subdivision, establishing two lots on 0.49 acres in the Lytle-San Antonio Irrigated Farms and S G Cross subdivisions. The commission's recommendation will go to the City Council.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of Alderete-Gutierrez subdivision plat with conditions

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Preliminary & Final Plat for the Alderete-Gutierrez Subdivision, which combines four lots into two (Lots 40 & 41) on 0.49 acres. The recommendation includes a condition that any future construction must meet current zoning setbacks, addressing the two variances discussed (lot width on Lot 41 and side/rear setbacks for existing structures). The item now goes to the City Council for final action.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on adding stop signs at Magnolia/Florence and Magnolia/South Benton

The Lytle City Council will consider and possibly adopt Ordinance #25-06, which adds stop signs to create a two-way stop at Magnolia and Florence Streets and a three-way stop at Magnolia and South Benton Street. The council will also vote on awarding an audit services contract to Brookswatson & Co., discuss using hotel occupancy tax funds for baseball field lighting at John Lott Park, and consider hiring NewGen Strategies & Solutions for a water and wastewater rate study. Executive session items include discussions on litigation, bank investments, and the activities of EMC Strategies.

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✓ Decided: Council awards audit contract to BrooksWatson & Co.

The Lytle City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bill payments, and awarded the audit services contract to BrooksWatson & Co., PLLC. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Alderman Hughes absent.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

Council to cancel May election, approve water system contract

The Lytle City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including canceling the May 3, 2025 general election due to unopposed candidates and approving a water system improvements contract. Other agenda items include authorizing engineering services, a property acquisition by the appraisal district, a utility bill adjustment, and the 2024 racial profiling report. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, proclamations, and executive session discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Kimley-Horn contract after liability cap raised to $500K

The Lytle City Council approved a resolution for on-call engineering services with Kimley-Horn after amending the liability limit from $50K to $500K, following an initial rejection. The council also approved several other resolutions, including property acquisition, a JAG grant amendment, a water system improvements contract, and an ordinance canceling the May 3 election due to unopposed candidates. All votes were 5-0 except the initial Kimley-Horn resolution, which failed 2-3.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Lytle City Council to consider May 3 municipal election and land platting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Estates, Phase 3. The body will also discuss water projects, railroad crossing maintenance, and agreements for fire protection and engineering services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 3 preliminary plat

The Lytle City Council approved the preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 3, a 17.57-acre subdivision, with a 3-0 vote. They also approved resolutions for fire protection services and on-call engineering contracts, and authorized the city administrator to act on the Animal Care & Control Director and to purchase real property discussed in executive session. No action was taken on water projects.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

P&Z to decide on Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 3 preliminary plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat of Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 3, a 17.570-acre subdivision. Following the hearing, the commission may vote to recommend approval or denial to the City Council. The meeting is a special session with no other agenda items.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 3 preliminary plat

The Lytle Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend approval to the City Council of the preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Estates, Phase 3, a 17.570-acre plot in Atascosa County. The applicant was not present at the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

Mon Jan 27, 2025

City Council

Council to consider overhauling utility code with $2,000 daily penalty

The Lytle City Council will consider a complete rewrite of Chapter 42 (Utilities) with a penalty of up to $2,000 per violation per day, a budget amendment for HVAC repairs, and two professional service agreements with TRC for subdivision plat reviews. The agenda also includes closing a certificate of deposit worth $135,850.42 and executive sessions on personnel and litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves utility code rewrite, budget amendment, and engineering RFQ awards

The Lytle City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a full rewrite of Chapter 42 (Utilities) with a $2,000 daily penalty, a budget amendment for HVAC repairs, and agreements with TRC for subdivision reviews. They also awarded an engineering and surveying RFQ to four firms and authorized closing a CD worth $135,850.42. The council placed the Animal Care & Control Director on administrative leave with pay pending further investigation.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $418,907 water system improvements bid and new utilities ordinance

The Lytle City Council will vote on several action items including awarding a $418,907.45 contract for water system improvements and a $140,544 contract to plug Well #3. They will also consider adopting a rewritten Chapter 42 (Utilities) and approving an agreement with TRC for review of several development projects. Additionally, the council will discuss extending the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction and participation in the national opioid settlement.

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✓ Decided: Council awards water contracts, approves opioid settlement, tables utility ordinance

The Lytle City Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including water well plugging and system improvement bids, and authorized participation in the National Opioid Settlement. It tabled a new utilities ordinance until January 27, 2025, and declined CPS Energy's request to take ownership of seven streetlights. The council also appointed Pete Billalobos as Interim Public Works Director and directed negotiations with the Associate Municipal Court Judge.