HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-27 Mid WinterCITY OF EULESS CITY COUNCIL MID -WINTER WORKSESSION
FEBRUARY 27, 2016
TEXAS STAR CONFERENCE CENTER
EULESS,TEXAS
Mayor Martin called the worksession to order at 8:34 a.m. at the Texas Star Conference
Center in Euless, Texas.
Those present included:
Mayor Linda Martin
Mayor Pro Tem Linda Eilenfeldt
Council Member Tim Stinneford
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins
Council Member Eddie Price
Council Member Harry Zimmer
Council Member Perry Bynum
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald (a.m. only)
Planning and Economic Development Director Mike Collins (a.m. only)
City Manager Loretta Getchell welcomed everyone and reviewed the topics to be covered.
Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald addressed the City Council
regarding and update to the parks master plan, Raven's Grille breakfast menu prices, and
changes to the parks summer camp registration process.
Parks Master Plan
Parks and Community Services Director McDonald outlined the scope and objectives of
the contract with GSBS Architects related to the park planning assessment. He advised
that the assessment would focus on three (3) city parks. Mr. McDonald introduced Sam
Jones, Landscape Architect, GSBS Architects.
Mr. Sam Jones advised that GSBS is conducting a quick overview of the city's park system
in order to obtain a good understanding of the park system, including the service areas of
each park. He added that GSBS is hoping to focus on two to three parks and is seeking
the input of the City Council to assist in the parks selection.
Discussion ensued regarding the park selections and the consideration of amenities for
each. It was the consensus of the City Council to recommended consideration be given
to Carr Park, Midway Park, and Wishire Park.
Mr. Jones advised that the evaluation should complete in four to five months.
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Raven's Grille
Parks and Community Services Director McDonald addressed the City Council regarding
proposed pricing changes to Raven's Grille breakfast menu items due to an increase in
the price of eggs and dairy products.
Summer Camp Registration
Parks and Community Services Director McDonald outlined the proposed changes to the
summer camp registration, and further advised that the school district is interested in
partnering with the city to offer the use of school district facilities so that more children can
participate in the program.
Wayfinding Signage
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker addressed the City Council regarding proposed
design options for the city's wayfinding sign program.
Development Update
Planning and Economic Development Director Mike Collins presented the development
update, including Glade Parks and a proposed development to be located to the south of
Big Vineyard.
Financial Overview and Outlook
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented a financial update for Fiscal Year 2015 including
the property tax values, property tax revenues, sales tax revenues, car rental tax revenues,
franchise fee revenue, license and permits, municipal court revenues, interest income,
water and wastewater revenues, golf course revenues, and Texas Star Sports Complex
revenues. She presented the year-to-date revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2015-2016,
and presented a financial overview for the period ending January 30, 2016.
Finance Director Jewell presented and
considerations for FY 2016-2017, including
car rental revenues, and salary/benefits.
reviewed the revenue and expenditure
property values, sales tax, building permits,
Finance Director Jewell presented the proposed budget meeting calendar for the Council's
review.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker addressed the City Council regarding the mosquito
abatement program and the city's plan to follow the recommendation of Tarrant County.
Assistant City Manager Barker reviewed the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
projects, including the following:
- Midtown Express (State Highway 183)
- Street Maintenance Plan
- WaterMastewater Line Replacements
- Reclaimed Water Line Phase II
- Water Meter Replacement
- Development/Engineering Building reconstruction
- Glade Park Trail Connection
- Texas Star Sports Complex
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Additional discussion ensued regarding the vision, goals, and objectives of the City Council
for the city.
The worksession was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.