Oyot, La NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Grange CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the governing body of the City of La Grange, Texas, will be held on the 10th day of March, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 155 E. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "Ipledge allegiance to the flag ofthe United. States ofAmerica and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. 1 "Honor the Texas flag; Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible. 1 III. INVOCATION IV. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS V. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ADOPTION, APPROVAL, AMENDMENT, RATIFICATION OR OTHER ACTION AT SUCH MEETING INCLUDE: VI. CONSENT AGENDA (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one single vote. The Mayor or a Councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Council discuss and act upon it individually as part ofthe Regular agenda.) 1. Discuss and/or Consider approval of February 24, 2025 minutes. Pg.1 VII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discuss and/or Consider proposed street closures for Texas Burger Bash on April 12th, 2025. Pg.5 2. Discuss and/or Consider adoption on Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance oft the City ofLa Grange, Texas, amending Code ofOrdinances of the City ofLa Grange, Texas, by amending Chapter 11. Taxation, Article 11.03. Hotel Occupancy Tax, section 11.03.001. definitions to include Short Term Rentals in the definition of Hotel and by adding a definition of Short-Term Rental; providing any person who violates or fails to comply with this ordinance shall be subject to all of the penalties set forth in section 11.03.006 oft this ordinance and shall include being guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00); and providing for an effective date. Pg.7 3. Discuss and/or Consider action on initiating a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). Pg.11 VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARDS/ADVISORY REPORTS 1. Airport Board 2. La Grange Economic Development Corporation 3. Library Board 4. Main Street Board 5. Tax Appraisal Board IX. STAFF UPDATES Review of Current issues and projects Utility Usage Reports Pg. 38 La Grange Police Department Monthly Report = February 2025 Pg. 40 La Grange Community Development & Tourism- February 2025 Visitors Bureau Report Pg. 41 Library Report - Museum/Archives Director's Report for February 2025 Pg. 42 Fayette Public Library - Calendar of Events for March Pg. 44 Randolph Rec Center/VFW Hall/Baseball, Softball, Soccer Fields Activity Report - February 2025 Pg. 45 Monthly Building Report(s) - February 2025 Pg. 47 X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: (Registration forms are available on table as you enter the City Council Chambers. This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary prior to 6:00 p.m. The City Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue ona future agenda. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager.) XI. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Items of community interest include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or employee; and announcements involving imminent threats to the public health and safety. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council will meet in closed Executive Session as authorized by the listed section(s) of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following matters. The Council may take final action on any of the before mentioned matters while convened in open session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code; it may. also take certain action in executive session on competitive electric matters pursuant to Section 551.086. The Council may also meet in closed Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071, to receive advice from legal counsel (consultation with attorney) on any items listed in this notice. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact, Janet Bayer at 979/968-5805 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting SO that appropriate arrangements can be made. More information on the above listed matters is available from the City of La Grange - Office of the City Manager at 979/968-5805. Posted at 3:45 P.M. on this the 6th day of March, 2025. AMR BAype Janet Bayer, City Secretary