Tyler

By CINDY MALLETTE
Staff Writer

The city of Tyler is planning a Lake Tyler roundtable to address the needs and concerns of lake-area property owners and residents.

Mayor Barbara Bass announced today that she will convene the roundtable on a quarterly basis. Council Member Nathaniel Moran will lead the group.

"Lake Tyler is one of our community's most valuable resources," Ms. Bass said. "It is a primary source of water and recreation for Tyler. The residents and property owners surrounding the lake can provide important insight into issues related to the lake, and I look forward to hearing their input."

Ms. Bass said the city has used a roundtable format in the past, with great success. She used the Developer's Roundtable as an example.

"The Developer's Roundtable has proven to be a tremendous asset and has provided a strong line of communication with an important stakeholder in Tyler," she said. "The Lake Tyler Roundtable will operate in a similar fashion."

The roundtable will be made up of an informal group of stakeholders, she said. Participants will be invited by the mayor and will discuss various issues related to Lake Tyler water quality, recreational use of the lake, development and maintenance.

"I anticipate that we will have the group formed and meeting in early fall," Moran said. "This is a great opportunity to work closely with those who share our love of Lake Tyler."