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The presenter referenced a state grid projection and suggested municipalities could achieve an internal rate of return in the low teens for dollars invested in solar infrastructure compared with longer paybacks for private homeowners. The suggestion focused on city‑owned projects, such as the planned police facility and a new library, so that the city — not private businesses — would directly realize energy savings.

Council members and EDC participants asked staff to determine whether the EDC’s authority permits investment in energy infrastructure and whether such investments would be more appropriate from council funds. Staff said they were obtaining quotes for public‑safety projects and would review payback analyses with a council subcommittee.

No formal decision was made. Participants asked that staff evaluate solar proposals alongside construction planning for municipal buildings and return with cost, incentive and operating‑cost projections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bee Cave - Economic Development Board Meeting - Apr 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the strategic‑plan workshop, a participant proposed studying solar energy installations for future municipal buildings — including the planned police facility and library — citing faster payback periods for municipalities and potential long‑term operating savings.","taxTitle","Bee Cave, Travis County, Texas","taxId",62152,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6575573,"EDC and council debate effectiveness of job fair; members propose internships and central job portal",288,3312000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089058-a4e73cde1b2fba262bf405575e521a15&start=3312&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089058-a4e73cde1b2fba262bf405575e521a15/thumbnail_3312000.jpg","/articles/6575573/Bee-Cave/Travis-County/Texas/EDC-and-council-debate-effectiveness-of-job-fair-members-propose-internships-and-central-job-portal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575573-4ce731a05f462fad438365d1aa4cc9af/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194187&Signature=WPu3RLDKGq-Q8usNnOT1Ci2sEaRWbPAmeGqiCttZDyks0OOKE~i2SHixDke5f9WVY2~NJahYLYri2EJoy26Tq~CUb1YleQo3vmt9GfilJHdhRksCqpu6qmkUCuT0b7fVBAQRsV5e~x5I-5dRXAEGGfR0869Q6jpW4HyHAYChOPN79jlqke2UpTpX1wwFXqSzdEwEiAfL3-aVYkZ3y4a6KIvyQON3N99zGMm8f-ZIv376RV8ZYnoUZLsNQ0Avqlw-7TZmrXMpnvl96Ab~9S9Cp5zvUwUSgz3tZJffGktN5vDKxuK3qAzodJUELaSiZHigFIj0b7a3NKYJclu8cOekbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and EDC members discussed limited employer interest in the Lake Travis job fair and proposed a range of alternatives to connect local businesses with young jobseekers.

Chelsea, who is organizing the job fair, said she had reached out to more than 300 businesses and multiple chambers and heard that many businesses either are fully staffed or prefer word‑of‑mouth recruitment and online classified platforms. \"I've been reaching out to people that are actively hiring, and they want more skilled workers,\" she said, adding that some employers want experienced hires rather than entry‑level high‑school applicants.

Local business owner Jesse described staffing challenges from an employer’s view, saying, \"Work ethic is a very big challenge,\" and noting scheduling constraints and mixed availability among students. EDC and council members proposed alternatives: a persistent job‑posting portal on the city website, internship programs (including short, career‑focused placements), and pairing students with social‑media work for local businesses as a low‑cost pilot.

One council member suggested incentivizing employers by offering a small credit for each high‑school hire who remains employed for a trial period (for example, three months), and several members recommended leveraging students’ social‑media skills to boost business visibility instead of a one‑day job fair.

Speakers also suggested the city and EDC support business visibility and build a pipeline through ongoing engagement with Lake Travis ISD rather than a single annual event. No formal policy or funding decisions were taken at the workshop.","Staff reported low employer sign‑up for the upcoming Lake Travis job fair and proposed alternatives including a city‑hosted job portal, internships tied to social‑media work, and incentives for employers who hire and retain students.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6575578,"Officials call Hill Country Galleria redevelopment a major unknown for Bee Cave’s downtown tax base",895,174000,1069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089058-a4e73cde1b2fba262bf405575e521a15&start=174&end=1069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089058-a4e73cde1b2fba262bf405575e521a15/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6575578/Bee-Cave/Travis-County/Texas/Officials-call-Hill-Country-Galleria-redevelopment-a-major-unknown-for-Bee-Caves-downtown-tax-base","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575578-80dde282ffc387d1ba823ed6740e8b69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194187&Signature=hHZfGQ6a-SEzkYVoU2qszMq774e0NRTL64PQOpPUZbhO85uH1GdMNnJ3Zzgdf~TjunL3nlGlf~MpMI009oRJkpxhRHFk00FWTJkfY90PTIQ395~S0FnJxFW39LerVEYVGB9MvClIH~v3qkxkn6ivp7rawKnoqdcxyyVueQwwrOWm3g910Q~QnHBqIACXTh00kjdDyyiUYdUXWeO1yYLBsFU0mxL6gKXHcDowkzsRT~DKxbTSA37G8DbDsCUNi8SvLBpEcLTAm11nNStxXQf8tiklzg2jKXG3v9kxuo3DgdSNq-0YK1NguQvjCTfotDgVPqfgzcPYvNeYSySSF6mvEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City leaders at a joint BCAVE Development Corporation and Bee Cave City Council workshop discussed the potential effects of redevelopment at the Hill Country Galleria, calling it both a potential threat and an opportunity for the city center.

Council and EDC members said the Galleria is a core economic and geographic asset for Bee Cave and that changes at that property could materially affect sales tax revenue. One council member described the redevelopment “not so much as a threat ... but as a disruptor,” reflecting uncertainty about the owner and manager’s plans and the flexibility those plans would require.

Participants noted the city does not control private redevelopment but can seek to align public priorities with owner plans through negotiations with property owners and the management company. Discussion highlighted that a small number of large tenants generate a substantial share of the city’s sales tax base; staff briefed that roughly half of sales tax receipts come from four entities, making the city sensitive to changes at a few large locations.

EDC members said redevelopment talks are ongoing with a council subcommittee and that the EDC would likely be involved only after the council’s negotiations with the owner advance. Speakers emphasized finding a “balanced place” between owner flexibility and the city’s interest in protecting a community gathering place.

Speakers also pointed to recent retail activity—new openings including Lululemon and Ethan Allen—and said those indicate continued visitor demand even amid redevelopment talks.

The discussion concluded that the Galleria’s outcome should be factored into prioritization for capital projects and economic development efforts but noted no formal agreements or city actions were approved at the workshop.","During a strategic‑plan workshop, council and EDC members described redevelopment of the Hill Country Galleria as a potential disruptor for Bee Cave’s city center and sales tax revenue concentration and discussed coordination limits between property owners, management and the city.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6575584,"Bee Cave EDC prioritizes Tordera road extension and Central Park improvements in five‑year plan draft",4486,132000,4618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3089058-a4e73cde1b2fba262bf405575e521a15&start=132&end=4618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3089058-a4e73cde1b2fba262bf405575e521a15/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6575584/Bee-Cave/Travis-County/Texas/Bee-Cave-EDC-prioritizes-Tordera-road-extension-and-Central-Park-improvements-in-fiveyear-plan-draft","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575584-a32af931953ab53b786153d82bcba769/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194187&Signature=hhGGec~UY6Pai8u39ujA6STA3K1mm6NADksjlTJbPAIicc3aCdkW~yyFdZeLaq1IRnFbbAmGCM03rSeREYVwKa56p2c-KCmoH-9MOWMYihUicZoT7WFi0MhI6VGClnukTUC32MPywFCCcjwlSnuS4X~~OMqvbHRmAHhtQg1~gtbmpj-~CpehmvPHVAwMuXzHMnA3xokBxC0w~BMb~48QeHEuEAMtY4C6IbyxtC5xsYuC1MAhAg8-5TFvwMATH-oiPAQh9HoQ6jwewMSjj0bIQvYh4ILJDswimw6rUTA5Smo6KGk-XZanoBkpKpP7-6LHV6Jsry~bIPlOpbM6vDnFfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The BCAVE Development Corporation and the Bee Cave City Council met in a joint strategic‑planning workshop to review a SWOT analysis and a project‑priority survey and to set priorities for a five‑year strategic plan.

Staff said the highest median priority from the survey was the road extension from Tordera Boulevard, followed by improvements to Central Park and a connection from Skaggs Parkway/Willie Way. Director Hyatt, presenting the survey results, said the ranking was based on median values from participants’ responses and that staff would use the feedback to prepare a draft plan for the EDC and council.

The workshop opened with a one‑page SWOT summary staff distributed showing strengths (strategic location, healthy retail base, quality of life), weaknesses (limited developable area, constrained financial resources) and threats including redevelopment of the Hill Country Galleria and economic volatility. One presenter noted the Galleria redevelopment may act “not so much as a threat ... but as a disruptor,” underscoring uncertainty about how changes at that property could affect city sales tax and downtown activity.

Survey details staff highlighted: the Tordera extension was the top priority; the Central Park work and a walkway project scored next; Skaggs Parkway/Willie Way connection and the Rosie property projects followed. Staff also reported about 300 new residential units associated with the Pearl development and said pedestrian‑bridge and trail connections tied to that project were part of developers’ obligations in the PDD.

Staff asked for direction on sequencing. Council and EDC members agreed to treat the list as a five‑year plan to be revisited at the end of that term. Staff said some projects could be pursued immediately (low cost, quick starts), others will require engineering and multiyear work, and several — which staff identified as requiring voter approval under “Prop G” — would need additional legal and ballot work. Staff reported that of the 10 higher‑priority projects discussed, five would require Prop G voter approval.

Next steps staff outlined: staff will circulate a draft strategic plan to both bodies, collect additional feedback, present the EDC’s recommended plan at a future EDC meeting, and aim for council adoption timed with the next budget cycle so projects can be reflected in the 2026 budget where applicable. The workshop chair also asked staff to separate capital projects from programmatic initiatives (for example, small business funds and social media work) in the final plan.

The meeting approved the minutes for the regular session on 03/25/2025 during the consent agenda. The minutes motion was seconded and adopted by voice vote.

Staff will return a draft plan to the EDC and council for review and to identify which items to advance toward budgeting or to ballot placement.","At a joint BCAVE Development Corporation and Bee Cave City Council workshop, members ranked a Tordera Boulevard road extension and Central Park improvements as top capital priorities and directed staff to fold survey results into a five‑year strategic plan for council consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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