HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-24 Work SessionCITY OF EULESS CITY COUNCIL MID -WINTER WORKSESSION
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
TEXAS STAR CONFERENCE CENTER
EULESS,TEXAS
Mayor Martin called the worksession to order at 8:34 a.m. at the Texas Star Golf Course
and Conference Centre, 1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless, Texas.
Those present included:
Mayor Linda Martin
Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price
Council Member Tim Stinneford
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins
Council Member Perry Bynum
Council Member Harry Zimmer
Council Member Tika Paudel
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Director of Parks and Leisure Services Duane Strawn (a.m. only)
Absent:
None
Mayor Linda Martin welcomed everyone in attendance.
City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the agenda.
Director of Parks and Leisure Services Duane Strawn presented a Parks update, including
Wilshire Park, Parks at Texas Star North, addition of pickleball courts and the construction
status of the volleyball courts at Midway Park, a request by the Stars Center, and the
process and timeline to update the Park Master Plan. Mr. Strawn responded to questions
from the City Council related to the trees, lighting, and the playground at Wilshire Park.
Additionally, he advised the City Council that staff would like to evaluate the possibility of
relocating the Arbor Day festival from Midway Park to the Glade Parks development.
Director of Parks and Leisure Services Duane Strawn reminded the City Council of the
Total Eclipse at the Star event scheduled for April 8, 2024, to commemorate the solar
eclipse that will be viewable in the area at approximately 12:22 p.m. with totality occurring
at 1:40 p.m. through 1:43 p.m.
Capital Improvements Plan
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker presented a Capital Improvement Plan update and
provided a status update for current projects, including Fire Station No. 2, West Pipeline
Road improvements, Mid Cities/Cheek Sparger/State Highway 121 improvements, Water
and Wastewater line replacements, and the Police and Court facility renovations.
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Additionally, he also reviewed the upcoming Capital Improvement Projects, which include
the Heritage Avenue improvements, the remodel and expansion of the animal shelter, and
the redevelopment of the Cresthaven area.
Financial Update
City Manager Getchell reviewed the financial update for fiscal year 2023 and reviewed the
fiscal year 2024-2025 budget considerations as listed below:
- Aerial Ladders Truck
- NETCAST Radio Platform Upgrade
- FLOCK Camera Funding
- Hotel Occupancy Tax -Reward Cards
- Glade Parks Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
- Stars Center Debt Payoff/Renewal/Facility Improvements
Development Update
Deputy City Manager Barker provided a development update related to the Founders Parc
development, Heritage Gardens at Midway, Positive Recovery, and a proposed Build to
Rent development.
CLOSED SESSION — Deliberation authorized by the Texas Government Code:
The City Council convened into closed session at 1:56 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072
of the Texas Government Code related to:
® 331 and 411 North Main Street
Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code related to:
® Planning and Zoning Commission
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 2:09 p.m.
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to the City Council for their attendance.
The worksession was adjourned at 2:12 p.m.
PREPARED BY:
/K# Sutter, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary/Chief Goverance Officer