City of Canyon Commission Meetings

City Commission Meeting April 20, 2015 The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Quinn Alexander presided over the meeting with the following Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tem Jed Welch, Gary Hinders, David Logan and Justin Richardson. Also present were the following City Staff: City Manager Randy Criswell, Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens, Director of Public Works Dan Reese, Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Noel, and City Attorney Chuck Hester. Item 1. Call to Order. Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Item 2. Invocation. Mayor Pro-Tem Welch gave the invocation. Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Brett Rose and Adrian Avila led the Pledge of Allegiance. Brett and Adrian are Cub Scouts with Troop 4. Item 4. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of April 6, 2015. Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the minutes of April 6, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Item 5. Public Forum – Comments from Interested Citizens. No comments were made. Item 6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action On Family Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Presentation. Assistant City Manager for Special Projects Jon Behrens introduced Jimmy Lackey, Committee Chair for the Family Aquatic Center Committee, to present the feasibility study conducted for a proposed Aquatic Center in Canyon. Mr. Lackey introduced Mark Hatchel of Kimley-Horn and George Deines of Counsilman-Hunsaker who worked with the committee and conducted the feasibility study. Mr. Hatchel and Mr. Deines presented a slideshow of the results of the study that highlighted the proposed design of as well as the operation and maintenance costs of 3 design concepts. It was stated the Aquatic Center Committee had unanimously agreed to support Design Option B. Mayor Alexander asked for members of the Family Aquatic Center Committee that were present to give feedback as to how they came to that recommendation. Committee member Dr. Bill Braudt addressed the Commission. Mr. Braudt said his original goal was to make sure the voice of the local swim team was heard, but soon realized the job as a City Commission Meeting April 20, 2015 Page 2 of 4 committee member was to find a solution that is best for the City of Canyon. Dr. Braudt said the city is not responsible to provide for every aspect of every group, but to take the needs of the city as a whole, and Design Option B speaks to every portion of the community, young, old, grandparents, teens; that it would answer the needs for both a swim team and the community. Dr. Braudt said consideration was given to needs that benefit the city for the next 30-40 years spending tax dollars in the best way possible. City Manager Randy Criswell added that the 6 lane pool included in Design Option B is not just a lap pool, but a regular pool. And it would be used as a pool, with amenities that might include slides, diving boards, rock climbing walls, basketball goals, etc, providing areas that would potentially separate the big kids from the little kids. Mayor Alexander stated he found where the current pool cost approximately $500,000 to build in 1959, a good investment for 64 years of use. After discussion, Commissioners expressed appreciation to the Family Aquatic Center Committee for the hard work and input. Item 7. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 05-2015, Establishing and Providing for the Administration of Economic Development Programs Pursuant to Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code. City Manager Randy Criswell presented Resolution No. 05-2015 for consideration. Mr. Criswell stated based on comments when considering this resolution at the last meeting, changes were made to Section 1 as discussed. Mr. Criswell said the reference to the ETJ was removed, subsection “C” was added listing the criteria previously only listed in one of the potential project methods and labeled “general criteria” making it apply to any project requesting funding, and the remainder of Section 1 was edited to reflect all changes as appropriate. After discussion, Commissioner Logan moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Hinders to adopt Resolution No. 05-2015 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 05-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 380, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. Item 8. First Reading of Resolution No. 06-2015 With Regards to Funding the Furman Family Partnership, LLP New Development. Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker presented Resolution No. 06-2015 for the first reading of two as required. Mrs. Ecker stated the Canyon Economic Development Corporation had been working on the Furman Family project for some time. Mrs. Ecker said a building permit had been issued for a mixed use facility on the property located behind United Grocery Store (1901 N. 2nd Ave.) that used to be a trailer park. The proposed development will consist of three separate buildings with square footage of 18,098 sf; 6,002 sf; and 12,221 sf. Mrs. Ecker stated the funding amount is $250,000 over a five year period and that the Canyon Economic Development Board held a Public Meeting for this project November 13, 2014 with no opposition. City Commission Meeting April 20, 2015 Page 3 of 4 No action taken with the first reading of Resolution No. 06-2015. RESOLUTION NO. 06-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON APPROVING A PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN FURMAN FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LLP AND CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGARDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1901 N. 2nd AVENUE. THE FUNDING IS BASED ON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT FOR RETAIL BUSINESSES. Item 9. First Reading of Resolution No. 07-2015 With Regards to Funding the Canyon Marketing Plan for 2015. Business and Community Development Director Evelyn Ecker presented Resolution No. 07-2015 for the first reading of two as required. Mrs. Ecker said 2015 began the third and final year for the Canyon Main Street comprehensive marketing plan. Mrs. Ecker said the campaign had been very successful promoting Canyon in a great way with billboards across the state, and brochures in 495 locations. Mrs. Ecker stated the promotional success is evidenced through the hotel motel tax being up again this year. No action taken for the first reading of Resolution No. 07-2015. RESOLUTION NO. 07-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANYON APPROVING A PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CANYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CANYON MAIN STREET FOR FUNDING OF THE THIRD AND FINAL YEAR OF THE COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING PLAN FOR CANYON. THE PLAN WOULD ENCOURAGE RETAIL SALES, HOTEL STAYS, AND GENERATE STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUE. Item 10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Finance Report by Finance Director Chris Sharp. Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented the Quarterly Finance Report. After discussion Commissioner Richardson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan, to approve the Quarterly Finance Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Item 11. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Quarterly Investment Report by Finance Director Chris Sharp. Assistant City Manager Chris Sharp presented the Quarterly Investment Report. After discussion Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Logan, to approve the Quarterly Investment Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously. City Commission Meeting April 20, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Item 12. Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 Economic Development Negotiations. Mayor Alexander indicated the Commission would adjourn into executive session at 9:02 pm. Item 13. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session. Upon returning from executive session at 10:09 pm with no action taken. Item 14. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Welch moved this meeting be adjourned. ______________________________ Quinn Alexander, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary