Council, "Back the Blue", Police and More!

Today's been a tough day - it's with a heavy heart that I am writing this blog.  Out thoughts and prayers are with the Copeland family in their time of mourning.  Our community is like family and we have lost two of our family members in an instant.  We stand together with the Copeland's and all the innocent lives taken in the attack last night in Nice, France.  Please respect the privacy of the Copeland family.

Lots going on at the Activity Center - here is a link with the latest, thanks Dallas!

I am hoping for continued support on the "Back the Blue" campaign supporting the local police.  I am seeing some blue lights and ribbons, Lowe's in Bee Cave is offering blue LED lights free to customers that ask for them.  We have a few that will be available at the City Hall Reception Desk Monday morning.  I would like to see this continue for a while, so get some blue bulbs and let them shine!  Many thanks to Jennifer and Stephanie and especially Lowe's in bee Cave for supporting our Police!

We hosted a hearing this week in the eminent domain case for right-of-way needed with the Flint Rock Road project.  The property owner requested $85K and the City had a property appraisal that came in at $7,875.   The Commissioners valued the property at $11,053 and the City will escrow this amount and will gain access to the property.

City Council will meet in regular session Monday evening at 6:30 PM.  Here is that agenda.  There are requested annexations and zoning and a couple of other items that should not be controversial so I expect a short meeting. 

Steve Jones and I met with Mayor Caroline Murphy and City Manager Travis Askey to talk about issues affecting the two cities.  we were joined by County Commissioner Daugherty and Bob Moore and received an update on the county's progress on our "Sports Park" property.  It looks like we are all working together to get a plan started so this vision can become a reality.

From Andra Dearing - Parks:
Tonight we are showing ‘Minions’ at City Park at 8:45pm, and providing free popcorn to all attendees.  Details at: https://www.lakeway-tx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1950

At the Activity Center, we have had a heavy week of summer camps, while at the Swim Center we have been focusing on hydration for our guards with the increased heat index.

This week in parks, we replaced the Dragon Park irrigation system for better coverage and to remove the valve boxes that were in the middle of the playing field.  We also replaced several broken parts on the HGB drinking fountain to provide consistent water pressure, and ordered a new water fountain for the Swim Center outside the concession area.  This new fountain will replace the existing one that is completely rusted through.  We have also addressed an irrigation leak at the Skatepark, and are looking into the best way to address worn areas due to foot traffic outside the bowl.  Finally, a significant amount of time was spent mowing.


Next week, we will be replacing the Ranger Field irrigation pump prior to installing the new infield clay.
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Last Tuesday, we had 28 cases scheduled on our court docket.  Approximately 16 of them were violations for unlawfully using handheld devices.
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From the Chief:
LPD Officers conducted 143 traffic stops, responded to 17 alarm calls, investigated 16 suspicious vehicle calls, handled 9 each of deer and dog related calls, and handled an additional 125 other types of calls for service.

Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 4, Possession of a Controlled Substance X 1, Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor X 2.

Officers responded to the intersection of RR 620 S. and Lohmans Crossing for a collision report.  Upon arrival it was learned that a vehicle traveling on RR 620 had proceeded through the red light striking another vehicle traveling through the intersection.  One person was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained. 

Officers responded to a RR 620 S. grocery store in reference to a theft call.  Upon arrival it was learned that a subject was apprehended by store employees for theft.  The subject confessed to officers that they attempted to leave the store with stolen merchandise.  The subject was arrested for theft and cited to appear in Lakeway Municipal Court.

Officers responded to a suspicious person in front of the entry way to a RR 620 S. community.  Upon arrival officers found a subject lying on the rocks near the water feature.  The subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for public intoxication.  This subject was transported to Travis County Jail.

Officers responded to a Serene Hills address in reference to a disturbance call.  Upon arrival it was learned that a construction foreman was having an argument with an employee of a sub-contractor over a safety violation.  The parties were separated and a criminal trespass warning was issued to the employee.  He was then escorted from the property.

The Animal Protection Officer responded to a Lake Como address in reference to an animal attack.  A dog had left its property and attacked another dog being walked on the street by its owner.  A citation was issued for the animal attack.


Officers responded to a Lakeway Blvd. address in reference to a disturbance call.  Upon arrival it was learned that two subjects had been in an argument with a homeowner over trespassing on the property to fish in a pond on the golf course.  All parties were advised and no charges were filed in this case.
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Thank you for your support and please keep the Copeland family in your prayers along with our Police - it really does make a difference!

Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us