HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-21 Worksession (mid-winter) CITY OF EULESS CITY COUNCIL MID-WINTER WORKSESSION
FEBRUARY 21, 2026
TEXAS STAR CONFERENCE CENTER
EULESS, TEXAS
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford called the worksession to order at 8:33 a.m. at the
Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre, 1400 Texas Star Parkway,
Euless, Texas.
Those present included:
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins
Council Member Eddie Price
Council Member Perry Bynum
Council Member Annabel Eads
Council Member Tika Paudel
City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Steven Viera
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
City Secretary/ Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter
Visitor:
Zariyan Stark
Welcome
City Manager Chris Barker welcomed everyone to the mid-winter worksession.
FY2025 Budget Year End Report
City Manager Barker advised that the annual audit is complete, and staff has been
advised that a "clean" opinion has been issued and will be presented to the City
Council at the March 10, 2026, regular meeting.
City Manager Barker compared the budgeted and audited fund balances and
explained the variances between the two. Additionally, he advised that the
Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) has advised that residential property will not be
reappraised this year for the second consecutive year. City Manager Barker
reviewed sales tax collections, tax rate history, average home value, tax rates for
all entities, and car rental tax collections for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Additionally, City Manager Barker presented a water rate comparison with
neighboring cities, and projected cost out to the year 2030. He advised that the
member cities are emphasizing the need for further evaluation as it relates to the
projected cost and the impact of PFAS testing, and the possibility of renegotiating
the exchange control points for bond issuance approval. He further advised that
the Trinity River Authority is applying for funding through the Texas Water
Development Board.
Council Mid-Winter Worksession Minutes Page 2 of 4 February 21, 2026
Council Member Bynum stated that he supports getting all cities involved and
asking for staff recommendations, and requested staff to present ideas on how to
reduce water usage, including measurable action items (rebates).
FY2026 Budget Review To-Date
City Manager Barker presented the first quarter revenue collections, and
reviewed revenue considerations for FY2027
FY2027 Budget Considerations
City Manager Barker presented and reviewed the FY2027 budget
considerations, including employee pay plan, staffing, utility costs, Trinity River
Authority capital improvement programs, regulatory and water rates, and
capital projects, tax supported general obligation debt, and sales tax revenue.
Capital Improvements Plan Project Updates
City Manager Barker reviewed the current capital projects and the status of
each:
- Police and Court Facility
- Drone Program
- Joint Dispatch
- Renovation and expansion of Animal Services Center opening in April
2026
- City of Bedford Lease for use of animal services center at current
temporary location
- Lease agreement to be presented to the City Council for consideration
o March 10, 2026, regular meeting.
- Parks Capital Improvement Projects
o Wilshire Park
o The Parks at Texas Star
• Restrooms estimated completion of April 1
• Council Member Tompkins inquired about plans for lighting
the soccer fields.
o Pickleball Courts
- South Euless Park Master Plan
o Four lighted sports courts
o Restroom
o Additional parking
o New play area
o Old Iron Bridge Renovations
- Kiddie Carr Park
o Preliminary Master Plan
o One lighted sports court
o Nature play area
o Trail connections
- Family Life Center Expansion Design
Council Mid-Winter Worksession Minutes Page 3 of 4 February 21, 2026
o October 2028 design/development phase
- Street Projects
o West Pipeline Road progress update
o Planned mill and overlay projects
o Planned Asphalt rehab projects
o Planned surface treatment projects
- Pavement Condition Assessment
- Traffic signal at State Highway 10 (SH 10) at Dickey Drive
- Traffic signal at Farm to Market 157 (FM 157) at Signet Drive
- Heritage Avenue
o Interlocal agreement with City of Colleyville to be presented for
consideration
o Additional funding needed
o Water/Wastewater Line Replacements
Development Update
City Manager Barker reviewed the status of current developments:
- Waterbend
- Founders Parc
- Glade Parks
- Tonti zoning request
- Murphy USA at State Highway 121 (SH 121) at Glade Road
- State Highway 360 and Mid Cities Boulevard development
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan update
- Unified Development Code update
- 901 Clinic Drive update
Elections
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter advised the City Council of
upcoming changes to the election process as they relate to the passage of Senate
Bill 2753 (SB 2753). She advised of the following changes:
- Elimination of the period between the last day of early voting and election
day and adjusting the first day of early voting to occur nine days prior to the
election day for elections held on the May uniform election date.
- Early voting and election day results will be reported as one single category
and no longer broken down between early voting and election day in-person
votes:
- Texas Secretary of State's office required to submit a report outlining the
processes and procedures to implement the changes:
o No later than September 1, 2026;
o At this time, not clear when the changes will be put into practice.
Charter Amendment Public Education Plan
City Council was provided a final draft of the voter education information related to
the Charter Amendment election to be held May 2, 2026.
Council Mid-Winter Worksession Minutes Page 4 of 4 February 21, 2026
Other topics discussed with the City Council:
City Manager Barker advised the City Council of the requirement of a Taxpayer
Impact Statement on agendas if discussing or adopting a budget (HB 1522).
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford requested that the Art Fund be considered for the
addition of artwork or decorative decals to the junction boxes located throughout
the City.
Upcoming - Facilities/Other
Euless monument sign
City Hall entrance renovations
Tanko Lighting streetlight ownership study
Royal Parkway building future use
Arbor Daze 2026
Euless Today digital conversion update
Quarterly City Manager's status report
Mayor Linda Martin recognition
Consider regulations to address proliferation of amateur radio towers
Consider library strategic plan
Sister Cities program participant
Shield Award Building, 1100 Westpark Way
901 Clinic Drive update
Thoughts from Council
Council Member Tompkins expressed an interest in a process for receiving
notification of City events, including college baseball tournaments at Parks at
Texas Star.
Council Member Bynum stated that he is interested in the following:
- A process identified for the selection of inductees into the Walk of
Champions;
- More landmarks (statues) in and around Veteran's field;
- Uplighting the gates at the Parks at Texas Star; and
- Continue vision of the pavilion at the Parks at Texas Star.
The worksession was adjourned at 2:42 p.m.
PREPARED BY:
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i Sutter, RMC, MMC
Ci Secretary / Chief Governance Officer