During a recent city council meeting, significant discussions centered around two key agenda items: a rezoning request and a voluntary annexation proposal.

The council first addressed a request to rezone approximately 55.77 acres from light industrial to planned development light industrial. Concerns were raised by Council members regarding potential traffic congestion and density issues in District 3, leading to a motion for disapproval of the rezoning request. The motion passed with a vote of 3-2, effectively denying the request.

Following this, the council moved on to a voluntary annexation proposal for 58.555 acres of land located along Dairy Road, north of Highway 53. This property is intended for development as an RV park, which will not permit permanent residential occupancy. The annexation process requires that the land be contiguous with the municipality, and the council confirmed that all necessary notifications had been sent to relevant local entities. The municipal services agreement associated with the annexation was reviewed, and no issues were identified. The council unanimously approved the annexation, with a vote of 5-0.

Additionally, the meeting marked the last attendance of Mark Baker, a long-serving member of the planning department, who is transitioning to a new opportunity in Corpus Christi. Council members expressed their appreciation for his contributions over the years.

The council's decisions reflect ongoing efforts to manage urban development while addressing community concerns about infrastructure and land use compatibility. Further discussions on these topics are expected in upcoming meetings.