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Eric, a city staff member, presented the updated financial capacity—about $134 million in borrowing capacity per staff materials—and listed four projects with consensus support: the Goose Creek Bypass and Crothers Parkway extension (approx. $40 million), Eddie Lane improvements (option costs vary), South Margin Street & Fifth Avenue intersection improvements (approx. $3.15 million) and design/upgrade work on Mallory Lane and Cool Springs Boulevard (approx. $430,000). The board signaled support for keeping those projects as top priorities and asked staff to include Creekside acquisition in the remaining prioritization exercise.

Public commenters urged action on key road projects. Rod Heller (manager, Preservation Partners) spoke in support of preserving the 62-acre Creekside property and said Preservation Partners expects to transfer Creekside to the city contingent on a related 13-acre sale. Dan Cladd, a resident, urged the board to prioritize the Goose Creek Bypass extension to relieve failing intersections and suggested immediate commitment to attract partner funding.

The board reviewed agenda item 11, which authorizes awarding the Robinson Lake dam construction contract to Heron Construction for $13,482,000. Staff described the project as more than dam repair: it includes dredging the pond, creating walking trails, new passive-park amenities and parking. Staff cautioned that wetlands and updated FEMA flood maps have changed project permitting requirements and that the bid represents the scope the board previously approved. The transcript does not record a final vote tally on the contract award on the record.

Christine (city finance) presented background on a proposed general obligation bond issuance of up to $48 million to fund multiple projects, including three fire apparatus ordered in earlier years, a three-season resurfacing program, Southeast Park construction ($30 million tranche), McEwen Phase 4 (with grant funding) and related needs. Staff noted the city has not issued general obligation debt for capital projects in about six years; current outstanding GO principal (as of June 30, 2024 audit) was about $99.5 million. Staff said the board will consider resolutions to authorize the bond sale and planned a competitive sale in March if the board proceeds; the transcript records the presentation but does not include a roll-call vote on the bond resolutions.

Aldermen discussed timing, partnership opportunities for large road projects and the need to avoid holding projects in limbo while awaiting private funding. Several aldermen asked staff to seek tighter partnership timelines where projects depend on public-private contributions and to return with more granular options and funding scenarios in the next prioritization round.

The board also heard that Southeast Park project costs had overrun earlier estimates and that Robinson Lake’s bid was produced under the scope the board approved; staff said they could return with scope-reduced alternatives if the board directed it.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Franklin, BOMA Work Session 1-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Aldermen affirmed four high-priority infrastructure projects for the 10-year capital plan, agreed to add Creekside preservation for consideration, reviewed a $13.482 million bid for Robinson Lake dam and heard staff outline a proposed general obligation bond issuance of up to $48 million to fund parks, paving and apparatus.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",4577,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6362391,"Consultant survey finds Franklin development services well regarded but urges clearer roles and faster, more consistent responses",0,1710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168014-ac514f3c4fe725d6fb7f579ef49c33b4&start=1710&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168014-ac514f3c4fe725d6fb7f579ef49c33b4/thumbnail_1710000.jpg","/articles/6362391/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Consultant-survey-finds-Franklin-development-services-well-regarded-but-urges-clearer-roles-and-faster-more-consistent-responses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362391-93a03dbd5077a573e6c3d17fcbc09710/orig.mp4?Expires=1776048505&Signature=IQlsx~T2KDFgq~c01LjGsx1~mWVRmHi26vnL1UQQclVaQp-e5zcDuG3hch3V34qMRExUx39c75id08EZ3Hxjvx-D8MTAG1sTFtWDgkbxW7FliQjYeMg9ksZE-hoOsVWNghKWM1hK~MS~9ts0C-Rv1z~iXbh2Euf~mgRem4AQ~I8MlvCLyNaTc92jZxPIXaKeWq3KaDah~TfaGP~t50E6tfk-YgIGDRqDGiRNFfyFmS3O0y62T4hqZRD5d9JvW9FovKngS6P2pmTGP95Ih2M7hqVqIfx5UPgwXG8OeiC4YnjnRUVPpuNamEy0zm5YLXTGFSO6ouVeN8Vo~6G-Ozl-nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and Thrivance Consulting presented results of a yearlong survey of 400 development professionals at the Jan. 28 meeting, reporting 66 responses and recommending targeted operational and communications changes to improve predictability and coordination in permitting, plan review and inspections.

Gary McClure, lead consultant for Thrivance Consulting, told aldermen that customer-service scores were high across permitting, plan review and inspections, but response clarity and “piling on” — where revised submittals introduce new issues — rated lower. McClure said the survey exposed “a disconnect between the expectations of the clients and reality,” and recommended role clarity so developers better understand whether staff functions are compliance checks or problem-solving resources.

City staff explained the survey targeted development professionals who interact regularly with the department rather than occasional single-permit homeowners. Catherine, a city staff liaison for development services, said the invite list of about 400 comprised firms active in the last three years; 66 respondents yielded a roughly 17% response rate. Vernon, a city staff member, said the city will hold follow-up meetings with survey respondents through the Development Services Advisory Commission to mine verbatim comments and identify concrete process improvements.

Recommendations from the consultant included: amplifying and sharing strong customer-service practices across staff; mining “complainer” verbatim comments for actionable ideas; mapping and deconstructing customer journeys to find bottlenecks; clarifying staff roles to align client expectations with compliance responsibilities; and sending respondents follow-up communications describing what the city plans to change.

Aldermen raised sample-size and representativeness questions; several urged more frequent or “in-process” feedback mechanisms such as short surveys tied to permit milestones. Alderman Burger suggested a triage or help-desk function to convene project teams (contractor, architect, engineer, developer) early and reduce repeated resubmissions.

Staff committed to continuing the engagement: they will share the full dataset with aldermen on request, host follow-up Development Services Advisory Commission sessions with respondents who volunteered to meet, and explore more frequent, targeted feedback surveys at permit milestones.","A consultant presentation of a survey of 400 development professionals found strong marks for customer service and communications but flagged inconsistent review responses and role clarity as areas for improvement; staff outlined follow-up steps including targeted meetings with practitioners.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":78,"_43":89,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6362396,"Franklin aldermen approve paid-parking requests for two downtown lots after debate over employee parking",404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168014-ac514f3c4fe725d6fb7f579ef49c33b4&start=404&end=404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168014-ac514f3c4fe725d6fb7f579ef49c33b4/thumbnail_404000.jpg","/articles/6362396/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Franklin-aldermen-approve-paid-parking-requests-for-two-downtown-lots-after-debate-over-employee-parking","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362396-2bd7f0ac84b7ee0b25b76af6ef82b9c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1776048505&Signature=LRbW2p3GZwPXbhAL4V~uJHtA82Sm6wGbytnSw1pGtgT~W4uwfWeAAM3TkK5JJqo62fQ0h2RZ~StlrVqWULzNIDdp-SPKQbQZASkOiiJGWIprRZ-N5hyajCPH5GKhy8EE8~m7OWeUqHfedAOZk0jr51YApXj5edQkVRKJfw5MI3bcCGbrW-JTpHTYx0VY5ov9RMPjYK8R0sJAhu76pim~SfydbaJif7XUMBVmMvg5FXL4292sBx6Mfmk0VerhAZJS8nYhmOS9-iy~t1m25AbvMxft7xm44z13i~~Bux~H7lHQd~VBvPsNBMbwwK7PvzPQteb3HIcj3oV53FYFg6WrKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Jan. 28 considered two resolutions to permit paid parking on privately owned lots near downtown and moved forward with the staff-recommended option for both parcels after aldermen debated employee parking and enforcement.

The discussion centered on how allowing paid parking affects overall downtown parking supply and whether employees working at businesses that use paid lots would be displaced to free public spaces. Alderman Caesar said the board should weigh the effect on employees if businesses convert private lots to paid spaces: “My belief is if there’s only 43 spots and you’re running a restaurant, it’s likely that you’re going to have a number of employees… that will need to park somewhere.”

The board heard from Marla Albert, a restaurateur whose business is adjacent to one of the lots, who described how the proposed paid-lot plan would work for patrons and staff. Marla Albert, owner and chef, said the business will provide short-term parking for customers via a QR-code arrangement with an adjacent parking operator so patrons can get two hours free, while after-hours or extended parking would be charged.

Staff and aldermen repeatedly raised enforcement and precedent concerns. Eric, a city staff member, said the city could not realistically enforce employee-only parking and that enforcement would largely rest with private lot owners. Alderman Baggett and Alderman Burger urged a longer-term downtown parking strategy, including options such as employee shuttles and shared parking facilities, and suggested limited trial periods and follow-up reviews of paid-parking policies.

The board’s discussion also referenced prior 2019 policy changes that allowed paid parking to count toward parking requirements; several aldermen said that decision contributed to the proliferation of paid lots downtown and recommended a coordinated strategy instead of piecemeal approvals.

The resolutions on the agenda asked the board to approve paid parking at two addresses and choose “option 3” as written; the transcript does not record an explicit roll-call vote or tally for those items, only that the items were discussed and advanced on the agenda.

The board directed staff to include the paid-parking proposals in their process, and several aldermen requested that the city incorporate long-term parking policy and employee-parking solutions into a broader transportation study now underway. Alderman Burger specifically recommended revisiting the approvals in three to five years to assess effects and adjustments.

The board also allowed a two-minute public comment from the property owner and business representatives, who described operational details and customer parking plans. Staff said they would continue coordinating with the downtown stakeholders and the city’s transportation study.","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen considered two paid-parking requests for privately owned lots downtown and approved the applications with the staff-recommended option after an extended discussion about employee parking, enforcement and downtown parking strategy.","actionData","errors"]

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Franklin aldermen prioritize capital projects, add Creekside consideration; Robinson Lake dam bid and possible $48M bond issuance discussed

Consultant survey finds Franklin development services well regarded but urges clearer roles and faster, more consistent responses

Franklin aldermen approve paid-parking requests for two downtown lots after debate over employee parking