Council, EDC discuss building delays, substandard properties

Lampasas Economic Development Corporation board members Deorald Finney (left), Fin Erwin and Tonja Gerbert listen to a presentation from EDC Specialist Mike Gill before discussing future plans with City Council Oct. 21. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas Economic Development Corporation board members Deorald Finney (left), Fin Erwin and Tonja Gerbert listen to a presentation from EDC Specialist Mike Gill before discussing future plans with City Council Oct. 21. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council and Lampasas Economic Development Corporation board members sat down last week to air frustrations over slow development and what to do about run-down properties.

The two bodies met Oct. 21 for a joint workshop on building regulations and substandard properties — their first meeting since 2025. No action was taken, and talks centered on direction, process and priorities.

“Our biggest ne…