The Llano City Council adopted Ordinance 1574 (amending Ordinance 1425) on June 26 to update internal council procedures, including changes to posting deadlines and a process that will allow edits to exhibits more easily. The ordinance passed after brief discussion and a public comment urging staff to review language regarding recording of meetings.

A resident raised a First Amendment concern about a provision that appeared to limit recording to a designated area. The commenter said, “Considering that the city hall is a public building, this may be a First Amendment violation,” and recommended staff review the provision and consult legal counsel. Council members and staff noted the language and said they would have city attorney Luke examine the provision to ensure it did not improperly restrict the public.

Councilmember Kim explained the ordinance modification shortened notice/posting language and that the change would make future updates easier by allowing exhibit edits without revising the entire ordinance. After public comment and a second, the council approved the ordinance by voice vote.

The transcript does not show the detailed legal opinion of the city attorney at this meeting; council members directed staff to confirm that the adopted language complies with constitutional recording rights and to revise if necessary.