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Eric Zeno and committee members said the grant writer’s contract includes assistance with nonprofit formation. The group cited recent local needs — fires and flood responses — as examples where a small, on‑hand fund (for example, a petty cash pool to buy immediate necessities) would be helpful before larger aid organizations mobilize.

Allison Sargent and other committee members described prior discussions about a community disaster response fund and whether that entity should be associated with the Chamber, the city, or be an independent nonprofit. The committee noted the city already has a festival foundation whose name and scope might not match the intended disaster response purpose.

Committee members asked staff to schedule a planning meeting with Britney McCullough (contracted grant writer) and relevant stakeholders to evaluate options, legal relationships, and how to receive and disburse funds. No formal decision was made about final structure, governance or funding amounts at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lago Vista - Economic Development Advisory Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members discussed using a contracted grant writer to establish a nonprofit (North Shore United Response) to provide immediate disaster relief and a petty‑cash resource for local emergencies; members asked for a planning session with the grant writer to explore structure and affiliation options.","taxTitle","Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas","taxId",69620,"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},6474301,"Committee advances community identity project; members propose public campaign and merchandise fundraisers",165,3390000,3555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742180-236cba4542e800416a6273fed4e032e7&start=3390&end=3555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742180-236cba4542e800416a6273fed4e032e7/thumbnail_3390000.jpg","/articles/6474301/Lago-Vista/Travis-County/Texas/Committee-advances-community-identity-project-members-propose-public-campaign-and-merchandise-fundraisers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474301-6d880e818596269cd791ff97114e1bf4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770689559&Signature=CRQg6rVlJNZnBqVY~X9wOSjttYZo5QB8NeYfa5Ebq-Wwo0YHNMJqAOBAzwsxGjHq9kTqk0l143DoOFd3OuthyzsNDMQkimw9i5KSqaxFG70YVvzcFOBZWEYO2iLbZI12vHoRK4XYkgR8br0~N6rb~yq0OmCrDXg~6gFh2iUZb50NUAZmpiHYqc2PfROY9ExRs2yw6fVEoLU5Rr574esEwfAz0gJ-TwVKy0oU~iAri~s3hWD1UUIdXMmvA6ve0UjrEO2J3K7DipVgKGyXi8PlRASChMDkD7d6yavjbE3jACjSKA4SBsiqvMKKDDIM71QvRisjtRSmB29yFjz8hPu7bQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lago Vista committee members continued a discussion about a community identity enhancement project and recommended a more public, focused session to gather design input and test fundraising ideas.

Members described several candidate symbols — including a deer, sailboat or Viking — and discussed short‑term events to build momentum, such as selling themed light‑up deer decorations during the holidays and using proceeds to fund an art installation. Allison Sargent, executive director of the Northlake Travis Chamber of Commerce, said partnerships with local organizations and businesses could help with production, sales and distribution.

Committee members asked staff to schedule a dedicated meeting to seek broad community input and to invite artists, the chamber and other stakeholders. The group emphasized piloting small, visible projects to test public interest before larger investments.

No final design, procurement or funding decision was made at the meeting; the committee asked staff to plan a community session and to collect design submissions for consideration.","The committee continued discussion of a community identity enhancement project (branding and public art). Members suggested merchandise sales and seasonal installations to build momentum and recommended a public session to gather input on imagery and installations.",{"_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},6474306,"Committee discusses rolling EDAC into new EDC; attorney filing remains next step",93,256000,349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742180-236cba4542e800416a6273fed4e032e7&start=256&end=349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742180-236cba4542e800416a6273fed4e032e7/thumbnail_256000.jpg","/articles/6474306/Lago-Vista/Travis-County/Texas/Committee-discusses-rolling-EDAC-into-new-EDC-attorney-filing-remains-next-step","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474306-8793d27b987d61e596076a76828f8583/orig.mp4?Expires=1770689559&Signature=kJhzF4g4FZV~DXQNEXyxQCaAfjXohZTKCpP9z8-Hx~RgMk5w8I-neKWZPjYtztKQWuqM0WKlA0FdDkGzfywlS0ALja7Ld8htQ-aKLkebZfeve1AX5ZH9OYMNZFG8wQ3JGW9VxrzVcPggR942lnTOLHIhc9BLS9NvsJ-7he0Noibf55tfW53iOyz6X36SrigrjqcjhQjoxkhRIVkLM1se8Zz82pNGh2rBBzW3lxA7LPCfXUur4uR~qM7sLcbuhelD9lbjXo81daxjaTQDyLKhHXoBKacKiqVzhEuX25dils5VsCbJj50tjO~Hi6i1Sf6fpdcdIjdM5~egd3RMxR9fXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members discussed transitioning the Economic Development Advisory Committee into a new Economic Development Corporation and clarified remaining procedural steps.

The council liaison said the proposed EDC bylaws were reviewed and that the city attorney must file the new EDC paperwork with council. Committee members asked whether current EDAC members would need to reapply to the EDC and were told that is a question that still needs clarification.

Norma, the council liaison, said the council adopted the bylaws and asked the attorney to vet them to ensure compliance with state requirements. Committee members asked whether the process requires a fresh application by existing members; staff said they would confirm whether reapplication is required before the EDC is seated.

There was no motion or vote recorded. The committee agreed to await the city attorney’s filing and additional guidance about member eligibility and any formal vote that the council must take to establish the EDC.

No funding decisions or appointments were made at the meeting.","Members discussed plans to replace the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) with a new Economic Development Corporation (EDC), questions about reapplication of members and a pending city‑attorney filing; no formal vote was taken.",{"_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},6474311,"Lago Vista committee narrows wayfinding signage plan; asks vendor for mockups",354,920000,1274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742180-236cba4542e800416a6273fed4e032e7&start=920&end=1274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742180-236cba4542e800416a6273fed4e032e7/thumbnail_920000.jpg","/articles/6474311/Lago-Vista/Travis-County/Texas/Lago-Vista-committee-narrows-wayfinding-signage-plan-asks-vendor-for-mockups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474311-ca77cecdbd7f3d3483f8ef1026c80325/orig.mp4?Expires=1770689559&Signature=AN9I16RQildYDmz5xV2vr6KfHMu5dHFCkedH1rwBxcttcfVvOUJVOJgTtlHkWG8GpPa6Sv2Ckd9d0jBm9NxfLsd9C9p8lcZTBWdFj6Jg50vThj1oVKBo1PnLT9hhUdVpyeKwtOJDP8VUPPkzB4iG8qzPVbhaJyc0dA4e2qTqQyPkY4~oD3YxhXZWIf1xaWiBz-2ixz0XLnTrVc0PAEHFQ5HX3y2oXKPhCoHQhiiuE4H0FaI91zdXE-PJrNyMad11zh3knny0mxvDQDUe8uF9bbdq8NvIXYgrATjNGTLkIFfiEtCiCrTMX9pbPrqn94mDNrcmfryDOus9vDBKoM~e7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lago Vista Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed a proposed wayfinding signage program and asked staff to return with mockups, a short list of destinations and permitting guidance.

Committee members said residents prefer a ‘‘small‑town’’ look and asked the city to prioritize a limited number of destinations per sign so the finished product would be readable and durable. Members discussed materials, maintenance, permitting on state roads, and possible cost‑sharing with private attractions or property owners.

The discussion focused on three near‑term decisions: (1) narrow a list of four to six destinations the committee wants to see on individual signs; (2) identify initial sign locations so the vendor can prepare size/visibility studies and mockups; and (3) confirm permitting needs for signs on or near 1431, where Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approval may be required.

Eric Zeno, staff liaison, said ACC and other partners are being consulted on placement and acknowledged TxDOT permitting will affect some locations. Zeno also flagged maintenance and staffing needs if the city installs signs that require upkeep.

Committee members proposed starting with three locations that would produce six sign faces total (two directions at each location) and suggested initial clusters should include the Lohman/1431 intersection, the John/Lohman intersection and a third location at Boggy Ford/Lohman. Members asked that National Sign Plaza or another vendor provide illustrations showing how four to six destinations would appear on a sign and what material options (wood look, painted steel, phenolic panels) would cost and require for maintenance.

Allison Sargent, executive director of the Northlake Travis Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber can help coordinate business interest and outreach and offered to pursue possible sponsor funding or in‑kind support.

The committee sought clarity about private attractions (wineries, the archery range, wedding venues, Balcones/Arkansas Bend) that are not city property but could be shown on regional wayfinding signs if owners agree; members discussed asking property owners or associations to share costs and any legal limits on using city reserves for advertising private businesses.

Next steps: staff will compile a draft list of four to six destinations, ask the sign company to prepare illustrations and cost options, and return to the committee. The committee asked staff to confirm TxDOT permitting requirements before finalizing sign locations.

The committee did not take a formal vote during the discussion and did not adopt a final design or funding plan.","The Lago Vista Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed a proposed citywide wayfinding signage program, recommended a short list of destinations and locations, and asked staff to solicit mockups and permitting details from a sign vendor.","actionData","errors"]

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