TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 13, 2019
Minutes
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.1 & No. 2 Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board was held
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511
Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood (arrived at 4:12 p.m.)
Dr. Nola Wellman
John McIntosh
Walt Smith
Board Members absent were:
Mike Figer
Ron Jones (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
TIRZ Projects Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator (P3 Works) Jon Snyder
TIRZ Project Consultant Jim Adams (McCann Adams Studio)
TIRZ Project Consultant Heather Mendez (AG|CM)
TIRZ Project Consultant Darin Smith (Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.)
TIRZ Project Consultant Leslie Pollack (HDR Engineering, Inc.)
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the Board’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within
the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers
are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing.
Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator
will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance
of a translator to address the Board. It is the request of the Board that members of the public wishing
to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s)
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are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of
the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken
during Presentations of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Minutes of October 14, 2019.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to approve the minutes with corrections to the
date, should read October 5, 2020, on Business Item E. Board Member Smith seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of rescheduling the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular
Meeting of December 9, 2019.
No action was taken on this item.
B. Presentation, update and discussion regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project.
1. Presentation - Phasing & Infrastructure Cost
Keenan Smith and Heather Mendez gave a presentation which is on file.
2. P3 Implementation Strategy, Darin Smith
Darin Smith presented the item which is on file. Mr. Smith will meet with stakeholders and
entities individually and will develop a timeline and roadmap for presentation at the TIRZ
Stakeholders Workshop & Special Meeting.
3. Library Planning & Design Update, Bob Richardson
Board Member Atwood presented the item. The Library District Board has retained PGAL
an are working on design and timelines. PGAL will reach out to Keenan Smith and Jim
Adams regarding their design and timelines. The Library Board is looking to conduct a
feasibility study, which will require fundraising and coordinated messaging and community
outreach.
4. TIRZ ILA Time Extension Agreement Update, Laura Mueller
Laura Mueller presented the item. The City Council approved the amended agreement and
the City is waiting for approval from the Library Board and School Board.
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C. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Downtown Parking Study
Keenan Smith presented the item. He is looking toward implementation and outreach.
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
Keenan Smith presented the item. The Committee is currently looking into grant funding
and the putting out a Request for Proposal for a grant writer.
3. Triangle
Keenan Smith presented the item which is currently on hold due to drainage and other issues.
4. Project Manager's Cost Analysis & Summary
Report is on file and available for review by request.
D. Update and discussion regarding real estate property related to the Town Center
Project.
Laura Mueller presented the item. The City is moving forward with possible acquisition of
property.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and regarding
Executive Session Agenda Item A. Board Member Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously
5 to 0.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive
session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real
Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The TIRZ No. 1 & No.
2 Board for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open
Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding the
TIRZ Town Center.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property 551.072
The Board met in Executive Session from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. No action was taken during
Executive Session.
Chair Edwards returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:30 p.m.
VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
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A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
December 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
January 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
February 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council Meetings
November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.)
December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.)
VII. ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent, Chair Edwards adjourned the meeting.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Mike Figer
Dr. Nola Wellman
John McIntosh
Walt Smith
Ron Jones (Adviso1y Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
City Staff/Appointed Officials:
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
TIRZ Projects Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator P3Works
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the Board 's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the Board. It is the request of the Board that members of the
public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City 's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no
action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
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A. Discuss and consider approval of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Minutes of October 14, 2019.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of rescheduling the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Regular Meeting of December 9, 2019.
B. Presentation, update and discussion regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project.
1. Presentation - Phasing & Infrastructure Cost
2. P3 Implementation Strategy, Darin Smith
3. Library Planning & Design Update, Bob Richardson
4. TIRZ ILA Time Extension Agreement Update, Laura Mueller
C. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Downtown Parking Study
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
3. Triangle
4. Project Manager's Cost Analysis & Summary
D. Update and discussion regarding real estate property related to the Town Center
Project.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into
executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized
by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations
about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel
Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in
Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for
action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding the
TIRZ Town Center.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property 551.072
VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
December 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
January 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
February 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council Meetings
November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. I Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.)
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December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.)
VII. ADJOURN
VIII. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code,
Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated.
I certify that this notice ofmeeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingpsrings.com, on November 8, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.
Thisfacility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxi/ia,J' aids and services must be
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