Government
BY KAMERYN GRIESSER
Lakeway changes golf noise ordinance
Moving forward
First local tee times
Lakeway-area golfers may be able to hit the green earlier thanks to a new amendment to the city’s noise ordinance. Passed at a July 15 City Council meeting, the amendment permits The Hills Country Club golf courses to operate lawn tools like mowers and leaf blowers at 6:30 a.m., rather than 7 a.m., during summer months. Lawn maintenance often began at 6 a.m, but was pushed to 7 a.m. after receiving direction to comply with the ordinance. While the change is minimal, sta with The Hills Country Club said it’s an important change that will allow the club to keep its competitive early morning tee times. “What we’re trying to do is be the best partner that we can be to the golf courses that are impacted by this as well as make as many people happy as possible,” council member Kelly Brynteson said.
Keith Rader, tournament sales director for The Hills Country Club, said adhering to the 7 a.m. start time during hot summer months would present safety concerns for lawn maintenance personnel working among active golfers. Alternatively, moving the rst tee time past 8 a.m. could cost the city around $50,000 in lost tax revenues, Rader said. Dozens of residents testi ed before council about the changes. Those who spoke against the ordinance change told stories of sleep challenges due to loud lawn equipment, but others said early-morning noise is just part of buying a house near a golf course. Council plans to revisit the amendment in October.
The Hills Country Club 8 a.m.
Falconhead Golf Club 6:45 a.m.
UT Golf Club
7:30 a.m.
Westlake Country Club 8 a.m.
River Place Country Club 7:40 a.m.
SOURCE: THE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB, FALCONHEAD GOLF CLUB, UT GOLF CLUB, WESTLAKE COUNTRY CLUB, RIVER PLACE COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY IMPACT
Rader said it’s important that The Hills keep its rst tee time of the day at the industry standard.
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