2025-03-02 (City Council_

The Lewisville City Council meeting included several key procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved a professional services agreement with Tanko Street for LED lighting installation, with negotiations ongoing regarding the timeline and coordination with power companies. They also authorized contracts for joint election services with Denton and Dallas counties. A significant agenda item was the approval of an ordinance to add credit card convenience fees for electronic payments of city utilities, aimed at offsetting the growing costs the city has been absorbing. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed Crown Center Plan amendment to adjust multifamily housing density and commercial development to better align with current market conditions, involving detailed planning and potential future development contracts. The meeting also covered a pilot program for alley traffic calming measures, discussing various traffic calming devices and their impacts, with community input and further study planned before implementation. Overall, the meeting focused on strategic contracting decisions, budget considerations related to service fees, and urban development planning.