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Key votes and outcomes

- Motion to authorize the city manager to enter a purchase agreement to acquire properties at 103 and 105 Veterans Street (funded from existing city acquisition funds) — Motion carried 5–2 (opposition voiced); outcome: approved.

- Approval of minutes for 01/07/2025 regular meeting — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved.

- Appointment and reappointment to the Kyle Ethics Commission: Nicole Clowcher (seat 5) and Nancy Fahey (seat 6) — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved.

- Proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day — presentation and proclamation adopted by council consensus; outcome: proclamation adopted.

- Approval of a resolution authorizing the council visioning workshop (location & logistics) — Motion carried 6–1 (one dissent); outcome: approved (San Antonio selected at this meeting; council discussed holding future workshops in Kyle).

- Resolution selecting moderators for a Black History Month dialogue — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved.

- First reading/approval of fats, oils and grease (FOG) ordinance (Chapter 50, Article 11) — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: ordinance approved for first reading and final adoption later in agenda process.

- Contract extension with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for federal lobbying services through 12/31/2025, amount $172,000 — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved. Council requested quarterly reports from the lobbyist on outreach and results.

- Consent agenda and other routine items (items 8–22 except those pulled): Motion carried 7–0.

- Authorization of a possession and use agreement and payment for an easement for the Marketplace waterline (Maddox property) — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved (see separate article).

- 6 Creeks PID: Preliminary limited offering memorandum and related assessment role items for Improvement Areas — motions carried 7–0; outcome: approved to proceed and set required public hearing dates.

- Adoption of City legislative program and Texas Municipal League (TML) program for 2025 — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: adopted.

- Approval of task order to STV (CPNY) for wastewater master plan in the amount of $734,800 — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved (see separate article).

- Approval of the enhanced skate park concept (Option 3, the all‑wheels design with pump track) at Greg Clark Park — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: approved to proceed with design‑build procurement.

- Interim transportation improvements at Marketplace/Coles Crossing and authorization to begin RFQ for roundabout design — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: staff directed to pursue interim work and initiate RFQ process for roundabout design.

- Direction to evaluate deceleration/acceleration lanes at Rola Lane/I‑35 Frontage Road intersection — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: staff directed to evaluate.

- Direction to staff to solicit community input on renaming portion of South Go Forth Road and to proceed with right‑of‑way annexation cleanup — Motion carried 7–0; outcome: staff directed to run community poll and proceed with annexation cleanup.

- Council approved several consent items and routine resolutions as recorded in the meeting minutes; motions mostly carried unanimously unless noted above.

Notes on closely watched items

- Purchase of 103 & 105 Veterans Street: The motion passed 5–2 after Councilmember Zuniga spoke against the timing and strategic need for the acquisition.

- Visioning workshop location: The council approved travel for the workshop this year (majority chose San Antonio) but several members urged future workshops be held in Kyle to reduce cost and increase local engagement.

Ending

Council moved a broad package of administrative, budgetary and capital planning items forward. Several items required follow‑up: development agreement and PID negotiations for Project Sahara, design‑build procurement for the skate park, RFQs and design work for roundabouts and updated wastewater master plan deliverables. Staff will return with contract documents and ordinance language when ready for final actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kyle City Council Meeting - Jan 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 21 meeting the Kyle City Council approved multiple resolutions, contracts and planning actions, including property acquisition, a wastewater master‑plan task order, a lobbying contract extension and authorization for a new skatepark design.","taxTitle","Kyle City, Hays County, Texas","taxId",54044,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291594,"Council authorizes purchase agreement and possession/use for Marketplace waterline easement",160,7700000,7860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037&start=7700&end=7860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037/thumbnail_7700000.jpg","/articles/6291594/Kyle-City/Hays-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-purchase-agreement-and-possessionuse-for-Marketplace-waterline-easement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291594-5b34be2a9870fd598e7f18caded35dbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133681&Signature=Vnl~6avcBMxdeLXAJl7bS2ZN~DSKr~qpIFPVHgNhdAUTaVUmHDdC7W~0-FK2dKEHj5JYFOR~I8EPawe-njyorjtErZO5EvGY9HgfyBoiR7HSCXBA5alg3wpbyShmczdsKDkRnTimsABN4Z837ojXNc8SLOHmXDoON3ZGTvyXRB7UWNQVTo6Az~nXHDN27ejwJHHFC5HbvzJiykdYxe-sHSPxfTOHT8gLmunyBZQ8M43my6XKb-Mr5LSgVI0fwYyk2cPwfx1M6MebqaMBHoEyWamqS2doKKuG7xcTLSJfOm9Mdq9XM3DlSqBUGsXO0Va~DT3iNhft3qtxsn6FQM21kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved a possession and use agreement with property owner James Maddox to acquire a 0.5357‑acre permanent easement for the Marketplace waterline project and authorized staff to pay up to $192,514 for the acquisition.

Project purpose: The easement will allow construction of a new water line linking the I‑35 frontage road corridor to Marketplace Avenue and completing a loop that improves redundancy and system reliability for the Marketplace service area.

Why it matters: City staff said the new main completes a loop that improves water system redundancy and ties existing system improvements along Marketplace into the I‑35 corridor main. The possession and use agreement allows the city to begin construction activities prior to the finalization of permanent acquisition, accelerating timing for the waterline project.

Vote: Council approved the resolution authorizing the possession and use agreement 7–0.

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“This agreement will help speed up the project by allowing the city to begin work on the infrastructure prior to the final property acquisition,” the city manager said in presentation materials.

Ending

Staff will proceed with document execution and the possession/use arrangement and return any final acquisition documents and notices to council if required by policy.","The council approved a possession and use agreement and payment not to exceed $192,514 to acquire 0.5357 acres of permanent easement on the Maddox property for the Marketplace waterline project.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291598,"City unveils interactive strategic plan and open‑data portal to increase transparency",1392,8785000,10177000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037&start=8785&end=10177","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037/thumbnail_8785000.jpg","/articles/6291598/Kyle-City/Hays-County/Texas/City-unveils-interactive-strategic-plan-and-opendata-portal-to-increase-transparency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291598-756bd6fc818dd28e7635584853645faf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133681&Signature=BZZHcxs9sXidgCrK2govAgHUktTxyh9PaKgh2kS4FftWUUegs4dcxaYb-b4QDjmcGfaHxJtPXB7vmGMGObNGCzKxJeUFEeVHH2gv1aigIkOl67YYpPCt769PlsRU92YWvXUuIJsoafU8IFaedsuowJOVSNWL4PYxEEou8-ZHPa~U-9Y1Wba5vxaAB8TDu21RhEJ64f57RHbV-vVTJSrr2m-j0x~8X7rQjtUdG6JJrG85Ms68IplzCgb~gOexfyEGVych925Yw3CuqTA9KM-hgHSBY5wa6y-W5bCrgVauc517~KdlVcMR4~qJbsYdAiJIESNvOBXQLiE8ATIZ279FJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager’s office staff demonstrated a multi‑part transparency initiative on Jan. 21: an interactive strategic plan, an open‑data and transparency portal, and an online budget book. The city plans a phased rollout: the interactive strategic plan at the end of January, the open‑data portal in March–April and the full online budget book after the budget is adopted.

What the system does: The strategic plan site will show the council’s priorities and more than 90 strategic action items as living entries with status, last update, due dates and staff comments. The transparency portal will house department pages, KPIs and capital‑project dashboards where residents can drill into data, download spreadsheets and see project budgets, status and comments. The online budget book will present interactive fund summaries, forecasts and details that staff and residents can explore by fund, department and account.

Why it matters: Staff said the portal will reduce routine open‑records requests by publishing frequently asked datasets, offer residents clearer access to CIP and departmental performance metrics, and provide council and staff a shared, data‑driven reference for decision‑making.

Accessibility and use: Staff indicated the content will be continuously updated from the city’s systems, will include download and export capabilities, and will be captioned and made available for Spanish‑language audiences where feasible. Staff also said the project is already under development and will be used as part of budget and grant outreach and legislative briefings.

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“The idea behind this portal is that it builds over time,” the city’s legislative liaison said in the presentation, summarizing staff’s goal of continuous transparency.

Ending

Council members endorsed the hybrid approach staff described — a mix of recorded explanatory videos and classroom‑style in‑person sessions tied to the portal — and directed staff to begin scheduling information sessions and publishing the interactive strategic plan at the announced cadence.","City staff demonstrated a new OpenGov‑based interactive strategic plan and transparency portal that will publish dynamic KPIs, capital project pages and an online budget book. The strategic plan portion will launch at the end of January, with the transparency portal and online budget book rolling out in the spring and after budget adoption.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291603,"Council approves $734,800 contract task order for wastewater master plan design",594,8644000,9238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037&start=8644&end=9238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037/thumbnail_8644000.jpg","/articles/6291603/Kyle-City/Hays-County/Texas/Council-approves-734800-contract-task-order-for-wastewater-master-plan-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291603-43371847aad775b978316004c439169a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133681&Signature=HDIlVSgSFAjhdsUfkVaoKWtLVs~O6Vl6hcOqndigJlcR-TmR~~uRjDr33OC-ylg3ix~EH5AAzKyUQYco0iQZqmEqTjE2f8NfeAJ439HHD~7HHWN0VlHYwkIYPBbv3tAFqKBrYV93ROWpqsuinNeWHIPTXQk-9EXBh45FNrn-x4~9uCQGXdrBhWEseaCPri1FG8o4qnEJIL50Vv70gLSLXdfJUrZTrrspnAo4CMMDa07O5yQLbfmIEqj~WfpEcxfqK6Ov7qcqp9UssO1VRKRjY-kFM7AbFtVXFZu~Rv7URZokqBwzk5c2Bp-HVIx-Yr6fXwJ9iEI52mre8XE~cHJ16w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on Jan. 21 approved task order No. 8 with CPNY (doing business as STV) for $734,800 to develop an updated wastewater master plan.

Scope and purpose: The master plan will update wastewater flow projections for 5‑ and 10‑year horizons and ultimate build‑out; evaluate the collection system and lift stations; install flow meters and rain gauges for a roughly 180‑day monitoring period to capture dry and wet weather flows; update hydraulic models; and produce a capital improvements (CIP) master plan with schedules and estimated costs for future wastewater projects.

Timeline and technical notes: Staff said STV will manage the project and that the overall project is targeted for completion within about 14 months of notice‑to‑proceed. Flow metering is planned for the wet season window (February–July) using a 180‑day monitoring period, and the final master plan would be delivered within weeks after meter data analysis and staff review.

Why it matters: Kyle has large capital projects underway or planned (treatment plant upgrades, interceptor work) and staff told council an updated master plan is necessary to prioritize future projects, refine cost estimates and set a multi‑year CIP for wastewater infrastructure.

Quote

“It's been a while since we've had anything to give us that information,” Water Utilities Director Mike Murphy said, arguing that updated modeling and flow data are needed to make sound capital decisions.

Ending

Council approved the task order, and staff will schedule the flow metering and model updates so findings can feed the city’s multiyear CIP and upcoming budget work.","The council approved a task order with CPNY (doing business as STV) to produce a wastewater master plan, including flow metering, hydraulic modeling and a CIP master plan; staff said the study will take about 14 months and begin wet‑weather flow metering in the spring.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291609,"Council approves expanded all‑wheels skate park at Greg Clark Park with pump track, lighting and shade",654,6519000,7173000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037&start=6519&end=7173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037/thumbnail_6519000.jpg","/articles/6291609/Kyle-City/Hays-County/Texas/Council-approves-expanded-allwheels-skate-park-at-Greg-Clark-Park-with-pump-track-lighting-and-shade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291609-48de75e87353e74c3ac5de9152d4216a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133681&Signature=WLuq0MXFsPH0PpwydpTswuYpwDEnayinoonHHFM2rdpXL2g2RVCbB8IS9MHuvlFVIFO1uirkK~O7GbYFlqG3NUo~K9zMsk0ITfLJtpcbp3AO~7RxZkMtDAoGddL45CCoPmJojgTrrCNf09D6nHU3io2pE9~n0blh-hI~RnhZMfJk7ucGGkmUxfI7SlwZs4sTcf7ZCumfzwEXVyevPMlGNx7AO1tcHdqldVV-Rd1N8edUPg0GNM0hdbdGVrkHwnL6yz04sDCE0hFSC1yUHTNHknXZLo24kXGQbSgq6MedMuE100b~72mRyeomaxhvOk0ATdS4RdywK5QjDq7G7OrFRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Kyle’s Parks and Recreation staff and consultant SPA Skateparks presented three designs for the city’s first skate park at Greg Clark Park during the Jan. 21 council meeting. After discussion and public testimony, council voted 7–0 to move forward with the largest option — an “all‑wheels” skate park that includes a concrete pump track, a flow bowl, shade structures, lighting and park furnishings.

Why it matters: Council framed the decision as an opportunity to provide an inclusive facility that serves skateboarders, scooter riders, BMX users and users of mobility devices. The approved concept aims to place Kyle’s skate park among the leading regional facilities and respond to community demand.

What was approved: The “option 3” concept enlarges the skate plaza footprint (roughly 28,000–34,000 square feet in combined elements), includes an 11,000‑square‑foot pump track, a substantial flow bowl, restroom and water‑fountain components, lighting for evening use, and additional landscaping and shade. Staff estimated the fully built option at approximately $3.4 million. The city will use existing Greg Clark Park CIP funds plus other park CIP dollars and bring a design‑build contract back to council for final approval.

Public input and park board recommendation: Parks staff said the design was refined after public engagement and that the Parks & Recreation board gave a unanimous recommendation for the expanded all‑wheels concept. Several council members said the product should be high quality, safe and inclusive; Councilmember McKinney praised the all‑wheels design as “all inclusive” and predicted it would draw users from beyond Kyle.

Safety and maintenance: Staff told council the park would be concrete‑based (durable, long life) with drought‑tolerant landscaping and that lighting and signage would be incorporated. Councilmembers discussed park etiquette and the tendency of experienced users to mentor younger riders; staff said the design would separate zones by user skill level and include signage on safe use and etiquette.

Vote: Council approved the motion to proceed with the all‑wheels concept and directed staff to prepare a design‑build contract for a future meeting.

Quote

“This hits on that perfectly,” Councilmember McKinney said. “Giving everybody that opportunity should be what we do as a city.”

Ending

Staff will work with SPA and procurement to prepare a design‑build contract and bring a final agreement and construction schedule to council for approval.","After reviewing three concepts and public input, the council unanimously approved an expanded “all‑wheels” skate park design for Greg Clark Park that adds a pump track, lighting, shade and accessibility features. Staff estimated the expanded option would cost about $3.4 million; council authorized staff to proceed toward a design‑build contract.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291613,"Developer presents revised ‘Project Sahara’ plan; council presses for stronger retail and phasing safeguards",3193,1495000,4688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037&start=1495&end=4688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529829-717d6d8d33bae451c8c7135b0b60a037/thumbnail_1495000.jpg","/articles/6291613/Kyle-City/Hays-County/Texas/Developer-presents-revised-Project-Sahara-plan-council-presses-for-stronger-retail-and-phasing-safeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291613-e9d3262c1de74c76c0a3d0d2e871c1c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133681&Signature=AKkrODYS0uIwjkX51fzjEV2FepdSyVBdRrunffsvb-MvbFd72zdRP0l3qzKqblgQ1VyEa85Ah6N4~tTkJuKTRbdSVzamHXRhcPNra3Mmqy7mQdHovCs7A37s1y6VgOn4wdgrqcU7-W0cGOMzryTXjrd~WfMfuYYIuq4cvFy6YdCMbGhjii4rPUfB0aQYmtyTeYd9khMgqydPaziVVvZFVQ9hkPcaNHe~EAjUdVfS4eQFUgkCUTDI9t4IimzpE7MDrsUV6z5MMrm9L6wzed5D6jpq~joDK0IeADo1uH012xff6bccTdszSWBCHxosXZYcs5exRJ0eH3ADask-hvl-1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Kyle staff and the developer of “Project Sahara” (also called Sahara Grove) returned to the City Council on Jan. 21 with a revised development plan that would add a new mixed-use neighborhood east of I‑35 and fund key road and utility projects with a Public Improvement District (PID).

The developer, represented by Abby Gilfillan of Lionheart Places and managing partner Joel Pollock of Streamline Advisory Partners, asked council to authorize a PID and a CCN swap that the city would need to accept to route water and wastewater services to the site and to allow the city to construct the South Go Forth road extension through the tract.

Why it matters: The project proposes regional transportation and utility improvements meant to relieve congestion on FM 150 and to create an East Kyle commercial and civic hub. Council members said that how the development is phased and financed will determine whether residents actually see the promised retail, parks and roads or only housing.

The plan summary presented to council included: about 400 fee‑simple single‑family units, 300 affordable multifamily units and 300 market‑rate multifamily units; roughly 96,000 square feet of commercial and civic space (including a three‑acre civic parcel the developer said it would dedicate to the city); more than 10 acres of parks and open space; and a proposed PID with a 2.7 tax rate, a maximum authorized PID‑funded improvement cap of $25 million and gross estimated PID bond proceeds of $8.5 million.

Developer commitments and financing: The developer told council it would dedicate the South Go Forth right of way up front; dedicate a three‑acre civic site; provide at least 20,000 square feet of commercial space in phase 1; and increase its upfront commercial contribution from $750,000 (shown to council in October) to $3,000,000 payable up front, with an additional annual payment starting in year 16. The developer said tourist‑tax (hotel tax/TOT) funding would not be used for the project because the city will build Go Forth.

Council concerns and requested safeguards: Multiple council members voiced a long‑standing concern: past projects in Kyle that promised retail nodes have delivered housing while leaving the commercial promises undone. Councilmember Rizzo said, “history … of people coming in and building multifamily, promising us a lot of retail and not delivering that part,” and asked for “a lot of safeguards” so retail pad sites, park deliverables and the road come as promised.

Councilmember Zuniga and Mayor Pro Tem Heizer pressed the developer on transit and water reuse: Zuniga asked whether reclaimed (“purple pipe”) water could serve irrigation for parks and the Vibe Trail; the developer said rainwater catchment and drought‑tolerant landscaping were planned and that staff and the developer would investigate reclaimed water availability with utilities staff.

Affordable housing structure: The developer and its managing partner explained the affordable vs. market‑rate multifamily structure. Pollock said financing constraints require separate compliance structures for the affordable portion; the developer said the buildings will be indistinguishable in design and quality but must be managed under separate financing and compliance arrangements.

Phasing and commercial performance triggers: The developer said the market‑rate multifamily would not be built until at least 20,000 square feet of commercial is delivered in phase 1. Several council members asked the developer to go further: ask that more commercial square footage be committed up front and that retail delivery be tied to each development phase so the project cannot finish all residential phases before supplying additional retail.

Staff next steps: City staff told council they will continue negotiating the development agreement, the PID terms, CCN transfer language and other documents. Staff recommended bringing back the development agreement, PID authorization and related instruments for formal consideration only after further refinements and council feedback.

Quotes

“We will be dedicating that right up front,” Abby Gilfillan said of the South Go Forth right‑of‑way, adding the developer would provide water‑ and wastewater‑infrastructure and regional detention to serve both the project and the new road.

“I’m worried about building the affordable family and only 20,000 square feet of the commercial,” Councilmember Rizzo said. “I want … those safeguards where certain projects, earmarks have to be hit in certain times.”

“We share that thought” on water reuse, the developer replied when asked about rainwater catchment and drought‑tolerant landscaping for park irrigation.

Ending

Council did not take final action on the PID or development agreement at the Jan. 21 meeting. Instead, members asked staff and the developer to return with tightened phasing commitments, clearer guarantees for retail delivery tied to residential phases, and clearer language on utilities and water‑reuse feasibility. Staff will continue negotiations and bring final development and financing documents back to council for formal approval.","Developer Streamline Advisory Partners and city staff returned with a revised plan for the Sahara Grove development and a proposed PID; council members pressed the team for firmer guarantees that promised retail and infrastructure — especially the South Go Forth road extension — will be delivered alongside housing.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key Kyle City Council actions on Jan. 21, 2025

Council authorizes purchase agreement and possession/use for Marketplace waterline easement

City unveils interactive strategic plan and open‑data portal to increase transparency

Council approves $734,800 contract task order for wastewater master plan design

Council approves expanded all‑wheels skate park at Greg Clark Park with pump track, lighting and shade

Developer presents revised ‘Project Sahara’ plan; council presses for stronger retail and phasing safeguards