Council Member, Place 3· 2024-05-23–2027-05-01 (start 2024-05-23 per City Council Minutes May 23 2024 item 3 Oath of Office to newly Elected Councilmembers; month-level end: May 2027 per city Mayor and City Council page Term Expires May 2027)
Rick Lewelling
Lake Dallas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 3:42:17
- Avg per meeting
- 14:49
- Segments
- 3534
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Top issues during term (20)
CDC August financials and debt outlook
Year-to-date revenues of $617,047 trail the $706,777 budget, and spending of $734,669 exceeds budgeted projections.
Project Swan economic development prospect
Unknown — any potential city incentives or financial details were discussed in closed session.
Potential real property transaction near Hundley and Carlisle Drives
Unknown — any price or lease terms were discussed in closed session.
FY26-27 Budget and Tax Rate
The adopted tax rate will directly determine the city portion of residents' property tax bills.
city manager appointment
The evaluation could affect the city manager's compensation, though terms were not disclosed.
Disc golf course at Thousand Oaks Park
Unknown — the cost of designing and installing a course was not listed in the posted agenda.
Proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget
The budget sets how the city will spend taxpayer money on services and operations for the coming year.
Proposed tax rate for 2026
This rate determines how much property tax Lake Dallas homeowners and businesses will pay next year.
Texas Arbor Day 2026 participation
Flock camera system policies and placement
Community garden
Trash and rubbish nuisance ordinance amendment
Violators could face fines up to $2,000 per offense.
Park and Recreation Board appointments
Grant opportunities for parks
Grants could bring outside money for park projects, easing pressure on the city budget.
Hundley Drive and Shady Shore Road change order
The cost of the change order was not stated in the agenda materials.
Auto repair shop planned development at 505 Thompson Drive
Tiny House Park expansion near downtown
The site has three existing structures that must be demolished or moved before construction, and the plan adds sidewalks and landscaping along two public streets.
Rezoning of 631 S. Lake Dallas Drive
No cost figures were published, but rezoning along the I-35 corridor influences future commercial development and the city's tax base.
Garza Days planning
Unknown — no financial details were included in the posted agenda.
gas leak / home explosion
Expect costly home repairs and insurance claims, plus possible gas-line inspection costs—though no dollar figure has been released.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found.