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Residents raise trees, wildlife and safety concerns during Flower Mound public comment
Summary
At the March 3 meeting, public commenters promoted new development open houses, urged tree and wildlife conservation, requested an Eden Ranch work session and raised unpermitted-construction and police-conduct concerns; town staff also highlighted bond information online.
Several residents and stakeholders used the March 3 public-comment period to make announcements and raise policy concerns for the Flower Mound Town Council.
Jimmy Archie of Realty Capital announced open houses at the Lakeside Project's newest 207-unit building at 3111 Sunset, saying the developer will host free public walkthroughs on Wednesday evenings through March and April and described the larger $186,000,000 Lakeside Project. "The doors are open. So the public's invited to come down, walk through the building," Archie said.
Environmental and tree-conservation issues were raised by multiple speakers. Tim Wissenat said he opposed any effort to weaken the Crosstimbers protection ordinance and urged the council to consider measures to prevent fraud, waste and abuse tied to the town's bond program. Fred Vincent, who said he had met with the National Wildlife Federation, emphasized trees' role as carbon sinks and called for additional street and roadside plantings, including along major corridors.
Tyler Radbourne, identifying himself with Eden Ranch, asked the council to schedule a formal work session so his group could present conservation plans; council members and staff agreed to place a work-session item on the March 17 agenda pending staff readiness and packet materials.
One speaker raised allegations of widespread illegal, unpermitted construction and described metal "gas-line" structures she said lacked permits and sometimes contained antennas or other equipment; she reported contacting the Texas Railroad Commission and Atmos but said she did not receive confirmation. The speaker also alleged instances of police retaliation and mishandled domestic-violence reports; the speaker requested answers from the council. Council and staff did not respond during the public-comment period, which the mayor noted is reserved for public comment only.
Town Manager James reminded the public that the town has a bond 2025 information page on the municipality's website and that staff will hold informational sessions during the spring. "We can just provide you factual information. We're not here to advocate," he said.
Council did not take formal action on these public comments during the meeting; several items were referred to staff and the council later requested packet materials and scheduling for the Eden Ranch presentation.
