HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-19 Mid-Winter WorksessionCITY OF EULESS CITY COUNCIL MID -WINTER WORKSESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
TEXAS STAR CONFERENCE CENTER
EULESS,TEXAS
Mayor Martin called the worksession to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Texas Star Conference
Center in Euless, Texas.
Those present included:
Mayor Linda Martin
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins
Council Member Eddie Price
Council Member Perry Bynum
Council Member Harry Zimmer
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald (a.m. only)
Absent:
Council Member Tika Paudel
_Guest:
Sam Jones, GSBS (8:37 a.m. to 9:03 a.m.)
City Manager Loretta Getchell welcomed everyone.
Parks Update
Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald introduced Sam Jones,
Landscape Architect, GSBS Architects. Mr. Jones presented the update of the design
plan for Wilshire Park and addressed questions from the City Council.
Parks and Community Services Director McDonald continued the Parks update. He
advised of the status and plans for Blessing Branch Trail Connection improvements;
renovations for the offices at the Parks at Texas Star North for the park projects; Carr Park
Trail Connection; Kiddie Carr Park; Parks at Texas Star (PATS) Phase VIII; lighting
upgrades at PATS, aquatic parks updates; South Euless Park reconfiguration; marque
signs; added amenities, including pickleball courts, rugby, disc golf, and sand volleyball
courts.
Capital Improvements Plan
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the Capital Improvements Plan projects,
including the construction of Fire Station No. 1; street reconstruction; status of water wells
and process to bring back online;
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City Manager Getchell advised the Council of the funding needs for facility upgrades,
including renovations to the Police and Courts building and Fire Station No. 2.
Additionally, she advised the Council of the status of the improvements to Heritage Avenue
and advised that the project was not funded in the County Bond Project, however, other
County funding options might be available.
The Council was advised that the solid waste and recycling franchise agreements are set
to expire in 2023. Staff will evaluate the options including entering into negotiations with
the existing providers.
FY 2021-2022 Financial Update
Finance Director Janina Jewell reviewed the financial update for fiscal year 2022 and
stated that the City is in a strong financial position going into the the next budget season.
Development Update
City Manager Getchell provided a development update related to the Watercolors
development and advised that the developer is requesting substantial incentives.
Additionally, she provided updates related to the parking lot lighting for two businesses as
well as continued redevelopment in the southern portion of the city (Cresthaven and Urban
Logistics).
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to the City Council for their attendance.
The worksession was adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
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Kim Sutter, TRMC, CIVIC
City Secretary