City Council met Monday, April 7, 2025, following a Board of Adjustments meeting. The meeting opened with Police Chief John Bauer recognizing Officer Steve Patin for service above and beyond. Patin responded to a fire at 502 E Main St on March 2. After ensuring all inhabitants were secured, Patin sealed the building to reduce the oxygen feeding the fire. Fire Chief David Gilliland stated that had Patin not acted so quickly and had not had the requisite training, the outcome of this would have been devastating.
Council retired to executive session to discuss legal matters regarding a land donation of a lot .482 acres on Sheffield Ave. After meeting with the city attorney, the council voted to accept the land donation. No details were available about the property or background of the donation.
Special Use Permits for properties located at 305 W College (addition of an accessory building) and 709 Flag Creek (Short Term Rental designation) were approved. Council also approved a Permit and specifically called out appreciation to the the representatives from Llano River Market who spoke about the plans for the property at 202 W Grayson (behind Dollar General on the North Side) to develop a monthly Trade Days Market consisting of artisan and vintage vendors, mobile food vendors, entertainment, and even a biergarten. This is the same land the City negotiated unsuccessfully to buy several months ago as private investors had already indicated an interest and successfully acquired the property. The land is now being developed by these same investors for the benefit of the community, without use of any public funds.
