HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.14.2025 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Council and
Court Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben
Stewart, Jake French, Josh Schroeder, and Ron Garland.
Councilmember Shawn Hood was absent.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
1.A Design Progress of the Georgetown Customer Service Center
Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the Design Progress of the
Georgetown Customer Service Center -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager, Public
Works
Bettiol presented and reviewed: the background; basic customer service center
stats; will be part of the Southwestern 560 development; how Marmon Mok will be
the architect; design manual for the project; coordination with design
guidelines; departments to be housed in the Customer Service Center; department
needs study; stacking diagrams; first, second, and third floor preliminary plans; site
plan; visioning session results; schedule; and next steps.
General discussion among Council and staff, including David Morgan, City
Manager, regarding: size of facility and how it is meant to accommodate the
continued growth of staff, goal of unifying different departments that work
together, but are currently located throughout the City; reason for why certain
departments will be located in different areas of the building; future space needs
for he different departments; secured parking for fleet vehicles; next stage will be
to determine flow of the building for visitors/users; and how the design needs to be
complimentary to aesthetic of Southwestern.
1.13 askGTX Update
Presentation and discussion regarding askGTX contact center update and
discussion - Seth Gipson, Customer Care Director
Gipson presented and reviewed: how the askGTX platform works; tools and
features; metrics; where requests are reported; outreach and engagement;
feedback received by staff, expanded use of the platform; upcoming initiatives; and
the askGTX team.
General discussion among the council and staff regarding: the spike in usage after
the Red Poppy Festival, which was the first big promotional event; the location of
most requests; and how to handle issues after work hours.
1.0 Streetlight Program Update
Presentation and discussion regarding the City's Streetlight Program -- Jack Daly,
Chief Business Officer, Electric Utility, and Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations
Manager
Daly presented and reviewed: the program background; short-term goals; long-
term goals; streetlight reporting tool; askGTX coordination; performance metrics;
lessons learned; audit recap; field issues identified; enhancements; fee for FY20206
will remain at $2.40; and consideration for out years.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding: when developments cover
a portion of replacement cost for specific types of light poles; the possibility of
lowering the proposed rate in the future; what is covered by the fee; and the self -
reporting system.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 3:25 p.m.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
Vernon's Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session
and are subject to action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 10.14.2025
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from the attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other
matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including
agenda items.
- Litigation Update
- Long-term Water Supply Contracts
- Master Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc. for Engineering Services
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of two parcels of real property
situated in Williamson County, Texas, such parcels being locally known as 5601
Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78633; and 5631 Williams Drive, Georgetown,
Texas 78633
- Deliberation regarding a proposed settlement for the acquisition of new Right -of -
Way from property owned by Land LD GT TX LLC, and located at 2500 SE Inner
Loop, Georgetown TX 78626 as part of two Road Improvement Projects.
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Project Goldfinch
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Assistant City Attorney Appointment
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6.10 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 10.14.2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Action out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve the appointment of
Shruti Vparthy as an Assistant City Attorney to begin on November 3, 2025.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve I move to authorize the
City of Georgetown to enter into a Condemnation settlement for the acquisition of
Right -Of -Way across a portion of a tract of land owned by Land LID GT TX LLC, and
identified as WCAD Parcel ID R038813, as part of the Rockride Lane and SE Inner
Loop Road Expansion Projects in accordance with the terms discussed in executive
session. I further move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of
acquisition and final consideration, and to execute all necessary documents related
to the aforementioned Right -Of -Way acquisition settlement in accordance with
the terms discussed in Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 5-1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Jake French, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: Ben Stewart
4. Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form
which can be found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print
your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the
City Secretary on the dais, prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to
speak when the Council considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the
speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be
allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is
permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes
for a speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must
also submit a form and be present at the meeting.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a
regular City Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the
Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief
description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who have submitted a
timely request will be allowed to speak. Speakers will be given up to three minutes to
address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-7715 or
cs@georgetown.org.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 10.14.2025
Loree Tamayo would like to address the Council regarding a grant report, provide
an update on the use of funds awarded, and express gratitude to the Council for
the funds received.
S. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may
be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in
order to be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ben Stewart to approve as presented with the
exception of Item S.AA.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Ron
Garland
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Meeting Minutes 09.23.2025
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council
meeting held on September 23, 2025 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.B Rescheduling of the November 11, 2025 Council Meeting to November 12, 2025
Consideration and possible action to reschedule the regularly scheduled Tuesday,
November 11, 2025 City Council meeting to Wednesday, November 12, 2025 due to
the Veterans Day holiday -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.0 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Jerry Burkett and Lisa Burkett - 4.00 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 4.00 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R376509 and owned by Jerry Burkett and Lisa Burkett -- Michael Charles,
Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.D Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Kyle Fadal and Amanda Fadal - 1.197 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 1.197 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R401940 and owned by Kyle Fadal and Amanda Facial -- Michael Charles,
Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.E Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Jeffrey S. Weiss and Christy Weiss -1.502
Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 1.502 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R401939 and owned by Jeffrey S. Weiss and Christy Weiss -- Michael Charles,
Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.F Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Hope Family Fellowship of Georgetown, Inc -
5.7 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 5.7 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R038932 and owned by Hope Family Fellowship of Georgetown, Inc --
Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.G Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Chaney Properties LLC - 8.527 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the
disannexation of approximately 8.527 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District
Parcel R042147 and owned by Chaney Properties LLC -- Michael Charles, Real
Estate Services Coordinator
5.H Resolution - Airport Fuel Pricing Policy
Consideration and possible action to adopt a revised Fuel Pricing Policy to include
setting a retail rate Self -Serve 10OLL or Avgas -- Eric Johnson, Public Works
Director, and Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager
5.1 Resolution - Amendment to Addendum No.1 "Microtrenching" to the City of
Georgetown Right -of -Way Regulations
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending Addendum
No. 1 "Microtrenching" to the City of Georgetown Right -of -Way Regulations -- Eric
Johnson, Public Works Director
5.J Fifth Amendment to the Services Agreement with Texas Disposal Systems
Consideration and possible action to approve a fifth amendment to the Solid
Waste, Recycling, Yard Trimming and Bulky Waste Collection, Disposal and
Processing Services Agreement with Texas Disposal Systems -- April Haughey,
Assistant Public Works Director, and Teresa Chapman, Environmental Services
Manager
SX Annual Inspection, Maintenance, and Monitoring Contract with Firetrol
Protection Systems of Austin Texas
Consideration and possible action to execute an Annual Inspection, Maintenance,
and Monitoring Contract with Firetrol Protection Systems of Austin Texas through
TIPS Contract #24020301 for fire sprinkler/alarm inspections, deficiency repairs, and
monitoring in the amount not to exceed $151,424.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works
Director, and Trish Long, Facility Services Manager
5.L Contract for Trade Service Labor and Materials for Electrical Repairs with the
Allied Electric Services, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a one-year contract with the option
to renew for two additional years for Trade Service Labor and Materials for
Electrical Repairs with the Allied Electric Services, Inc. (AES) through TIPs Contract
23010401 in the total amount of $165,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director,
and Trish Long, Facility Services Manager
5.M Annual Radio Subscriber Fees
Consideration and possible action to approve the annual payment for the
operation of the county- wide radio communication system to Williamson County
in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
S.N License to Encroach into Above and Beyond Way right- of -way, Shelton Street
right-of-way, Peaceful Psalm Place Right-of-way, Silver Bluff Street Right-of-
way and Adla Avenue Right-of-way (2025-3-LIC)
Consideration and possible action to approve a revocable license agreement with
Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, for landscaping to encroach
into Above and Beyond Way right- of -way, Shelton Street right-of-way, Peaceful
Psalm Place Right-of-way, Silver Bluff Street Right- of -way and Adla Avenue Right-
of-way within the Lemuel S. Walters Survey, Abstract No. 653, and to authorize the
Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Program
Manager
5.0 Emergicon Renewal - FY2026
Consideration and possible action to
Georgetown and Emergicon, LLC for
Services -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
renew the Agreement between the City of
Specialized Professional Ambulance Billing
5.P Emergency Repairs for San Gabriel Park Due to July 2025 Flood
Consideration and possible action to approve an emergency purchase with Choice
Builders LLC for emergency repairs for San Gabriel Park due to the July 2025 flood
in an amount not to exceed $1,467,408.51 and to authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract for these services -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation
Director
5.Q Task Order MEI-26-001 for McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI-26-001 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for Electric System and Planned Capital Improvement Projects in
the not to exceed amount of $500,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering
Manager
5.R Task Order MEI-26-002 for McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI- 26-002 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for Electric System Engineering Planning and Engineering
Assistance in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric
Engineering Manager
S.S Task Order MEI-26-003 for McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI-26-003 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for New Development Engineering and Design Assistance in the
not to exceed amount of $1,200,000.00 -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering
Manager
5.T Task Order MEI-26-004 for McCord Engineering Inc. 25-0352-MSA
Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order MEI-26-004 with McCord
Engineering, Inc. for Electric Substation Design Services in the not to exceed
amount of $250,000.00 -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utility
5.0 Authorization for Vehicle Purchases from Silsbee Auto Group
Consideration and possible action to approve the appropriation for an amount not
to exceed $6,773,000.00 for the purchase of vehicles under TIPS USA contract
240901 with Silsbee Ford; Silsbee Toyota; Lake Country Chevrolet; and Donalson
CDJR and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve the terms and
conditions of each purchase -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
5.V First Amendment to a Water Tank Construction and Cost Reimbursement
Agreement with CLI C7 Ranch
Consideration and possible action to approve a First Amendment to a Water Tank
Construction and Cost Reimbursement Agreement with CLI C7 Ranch Owner, LLC
-- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.W Texas Commission on the Arts Grants
Consideration and possible action to accept two Texas Commission on the Arts
Grants in the amount of $14,000.00 for Facilities Lighting Improvements for the
Georgetown Art Center and $9,495.00 for the Month of the Arts events and to
authorize Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Program Manager to execute all
necessary grant documents -- Amanda Still, Arts and Culture Program Manager,
and Kim McAuliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director
5.X IT Annual Appropriation: Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of
$70,000.00 to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the annual renewal of Incode software
support, maintenance, and services -- Chris Bryce, IT Director, and Greg Berglund,
Assistant IT Director
5.Y Language Change Request for Water Line Easement for Georgetown
Independent School District
Consideration and possible action to approve the form of a water line easement to
be conveyed to the City by Jamie Avant Deyhle; Jim Forrest Avant and Wood Avant
Investments, Ltd., which water line easement will allow the City to provide water
service to a new high school being constructed by Georgetown Independent
School District off of D B Wood Road, and to authorize the City Manager to execute
the water line easement in the form substantially similar to the document
attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services
52 IT Annual Appropriation: MCCI, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual appropriation of
$50,000.00 to MCCI, LLC for Laserfiche annual software support and maintenance -
- Chris Bryce, IT Director, and Greg Berglund, Assistant IT Director
S.AA Non -Exclusive Public ROW License Agreement with Google Fiber Texas LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve a Non -Exclusive Public ROW License
Agreement with Google Fiber Texas LLC -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
This item was pulled from the Statutory Consent and Agenda and was the first
item taken up for consideration by the Council during the Legislative Regular
Agenda.
Johnson reviewed the item and reviewed the item up for consideration.
General discussion among Council and staff, including John Michael Cortez with
Google Fiber, regarding: the areas where Google Fiber plans to install; phasing plan
for installation; microtrenching and its impacts to road closures; and right-of-way
permits for needed work.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
S.AB Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates & Charges -
Solid Waste Disposal Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances
Second reading of Ordinance Amending Section 13.04.180, "Rates & Charges —
Solid Waste Disposal Schedule" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown -- April Haughey, Assistant Public Works Director, and Teresa
Chapman, Environmental Services Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First Reading - Contract Signature Authority, and Fiscal and Budgetary Policy
Update
First Reading of an Ordinance amending Sec. 4.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances to
increase the contract signature authority of the City Manager from $50,000 to
$100,000 and to amend the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy, specifically the
purchasing dollar limits, as approved with the FY2026 Adopted Budget -- Sarah
Moody, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Moody presented and reviewed the reasons for the change, changes to the
contract signature authority, procurement level changes, and supplemental
information.
Moody read the Ordinance caption.
Council had no comments or questions on the item.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.B First Reading - 2025-10-ANX - 3990 North IH-35
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to zone, upon annexation, 15.92 acres out of the John Berry Survey,
Abstract No. 51, as the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the property
generally located at 3990 North IH-35, Georgetown, Texas (2025-10-ANX) -- Kelly
Trietsch, Chief Development Officer
Trietsch presented and reviewed: the Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map; Regional Center (RC) zoning designation explanation;
General Commercial (C-3) zoning designation explanation; how the application
complies with the aspects of the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; public
notifications were sent and to date staff has received no comments; and how at
their September 16, 2025, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the request with a 7-0 vote.
Trietsch read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the location of the subject
property's Council district, which is District S.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:29 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
Council had no additional comments or questions.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.0 First Reading - 2025-5-REZ -1612 Williams Drive
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to rezone Lot 6, Block 2 of the Crestview Addition Unit 1 Subdivision,
from the Office (OF) zoning district to the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning
district, for the property generally located at 1612 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX
78628 (2025-5-REZ) -- Kelly Trietsch, Chief Development Officer
Trietsch presented and reviewed: the Aerial Map; photos of the subject properties;
Zoning Map; Future Land Use/Overall Transportation Map; Williams Drive Small
Area Plan relating to small office/medium density housing; Williams Drive Corridor
relating to Subsection C from Golden Oaks Dr. to Rivery Blvd.; Office (OF) zoning
designation explanation; Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning designation
explanation; uses allowed in CN; how the application complies with the approval
criteria in UDC Section 3.06.030; how public notifications were sent and to date
staff has received no comments; and how at their September 16, 2025, meeting, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 7-
0 vote.
Trietsch read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding traffic potentially created by
the project, possible future uses, and bond projects for road improvements along
Williams Drive.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
Council had no additional comments or questions.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Amanda Parr to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 5-1
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: Ben Butler
6.D First Reading - 2024-4-SUP - Southeast Corner of the FM 971 and SH 130 Toll
Intersection
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use
Permit (SUP) for the specific use of Fuel Sales in the General Commercial (C-3)
zoning district on the property located at southeast corner of the FM 971 and SH
130 Toll Intersection, bearing the legal description of 2.52 acres out of the John
Berry Survey, Abstract No. 51 (2024-4-SUP) -- Kelly Trietsch, Chief Development
Officer
Trietsch presented and reviewed: Special Use Permit (SUP) zoning designation
explanation; Aerial Map; photos of the subject property; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Plan Map; Community Center (CC) zoning designation explanation;
Zoning Map; General Commercial (C- 3) zoning designation explanation; specific
fuels sales use requirements; site map; how the application complies or partially
complies with the approval criteria for UDC Sections 3.07.030 and 3.06.030; nearby
fuel sales
locations; public notifications were sent and to date staff has received no
comments; and how at their September 16, 2025, meeting, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of the request with a 4-3 vote.
Trietsch read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding access to the subject
property and other fuel sales nearby.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. as there were
no speakers.
Council had no additional comments or questions on this item.
Moved by Amanda Parr; seconded by Ben Butler to Deny as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.E First Reading - 2025-1-PUD - SWU 560
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District on
68.5993 acres in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, altering the allowed
uses and development standards, for the property generally located at the
Northwest corner of East University Avenue and Smith Creek Road (2025-1-PUD) --
Kelly Trietsch, Chief Development Officer
Prior to the item being taken up for consideration, Councilmember Amanda Parr
recused herself from the dais due to a conflict on the item.
Trietsch presented and reviewed: the Location Map; Aerial Map; Future Land
Use/Overall Transportation Map; Special Area (SA) zoning designation explanation;
Open Space (OS) zoning designation explanation; Zoning Map; PUD zoning
designation explanation; UDC standards versus proposed PUD standards for the
project; how the application complies or partially complies with the approval
criteria for UDC Sections 3.06.030 and
3.06.040; Policy LU.11 "Encourage innovative forms of compact, pedestrian friendly
development,"; prior and current tree planting standards; pedestrian notifications
were sent, and to date, staff has received no comments in favor and two
comments in opposition; how at their September 16, 2025, meeting, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 6-0 vote
and no conditions; and how the applicants proposed amendments related to
tandem parking and size of a proposed plaza.
Trietsch read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Rachel Hagan Landscape
Planner; Caleb Fuhrer, Assistant Systems Engineering Director; and Lua Saluone,
Transportation Planning Manager, regarding the spacing of trees and utility
placement.
Jim Adams, Principal with McCann Adams Studio, representing the applicant,
presented and reviewed: the SU 560 principals; land use plan; proposed
amendments; land use summary; community outreach summary; and
transportation.
General discussion among Council, staff, and applicant regarding the future
phases of buildout and traffic impacts.
Drew Carmen, Landscape Architect, presented and reviewed the species of trees
being considered for the development.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the usage of native plants.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Larry Olsen addressed the Council to voice his support for the item and PUD
amendment, express his concerns regarding the traffic impact, and noted the
need for possible traffic impact analysis.
Ron Weaver ceded his time to Liz Weaver. She addressed the Council regarding
the early August 2025 proposal for the development, and proposed changes to the
development. She then asked that Council only approve the portion that was
approved by P&Z and not items changed since that meeting.
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
General discussion after the motion, among Council and staff, regarding directing
staff to conduct a mobility plan; how the current mobility plan did not consider this
type of development in the Southwestern area; and the communication needed
before the second reading of the ordinance.
Moved by Jake French; seconded by Ben Stewart to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve the direction for staff to
due a future mobility plan for the area immediately impacted by this development.
Motion Approved: 5- 0
Voting For: Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroe er adj urned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
These minu es were approved at the meeting of
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