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“We're engaging with the owners of that property to to see if we can find a solution that really works well for all the neighboring landowners, the park,” Shannon said, describing the site as a potential “front door to the nature trail.” He said added median work on Highway 377 — specifically a raised median from Cook to FM 407 — will make driveway movements more difficult and increase congestion for nearby businesses.

Shannon said parking will be a challenge for the park as usage grows and indicated he may return with a specific redevelopment plan, including cross access between Oak Street and FM 407 and additional parking to serve trail visitors. “I might be back, in the future to let you know, hey. We have an actionable plan to go forward with maybe redeveloping that site including cross access and, additional parking for, the benefit of the nature trail,” he said.

Board members thanked Shannon for the update and noted that redevelopment of the old corridor will involve multiple property owners. No formal action or request for MDD incentives was presented at the meeting; Shannon’s remarks were recorded as an informational update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Argyle - Muncipal Development District - Apr 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Steven Shannon, chair of the Argyle Nature Trail, told the MDD he and neighboring landowners are exploring redevelopment near the trailhead at Highway 377 and FM 407 to create additional parking and improve cross access ahead of Highway 377 expansion and median changes.","taxTitle","Argyle, Denton County, Texas","taxId",52239,"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},6592410,"Prospective restaurateurs outline plan for 3,000-square-foot Asian fusion restaurant in Argyle",174,102000,276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869924-20262e9840bf4723a6f5b24eb95ad5f4&start=102&end=276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869924-20262e9840bf4723a6f5b24eb95ad5f4/thumbnail_102000.jpg","/articles/6592410/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Prospective-restaurateurs-outline-plan-for-3000-square-foot-Asian-fusion-restaurant-in-Argyle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592410-682c998ac798e97e22a26d12e90dc581/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165788&Signature=dR9ul7d9t2v~LZ~Fcr-PH3PL6ED0ygZV3DRBiHF8Pj~OQ0gBl0HVV7-e1mn3ger4v7MYsYGz3uaJ~vncWKo6ZM9w9apA3QK~NESxuhlaMe4nT6CzHMaPtsccne-9wJkZMqSK5sxMyTATZjORx1xSDRh61N~x6zd0g~i9de5~og05MQko6zbo01DbVkDeu77EDBegOXiJZMJzqrY~9iJH-3Wi1Xl335x6AsBkrPGItZR58kD0R7aqvSa~g7rM36u32dWlUBENEeHRe~E-f~BQ9GlF14R8WLQlg67-~g3JrdKyrD9Wsk0Hy6m1sXTVyUf8ivRI1PDAbTXFEYkIWmAhYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the meeting’s open forum, Tran and her husband Justin told the Argyle Municipal Development District they plan to open an Asian fusion restaurant in the Argyle area and asked whether the MDD could provide help with the build-out.

“My name is Tran. And this is my husband, Justin. We're planning to open an Asian fusion restaurant… It's gonna be roughly around 3,000 square feet, and we will have an outdoor patio seating area that will, we're planning to have, the bar access from the patio and inside the restaurant,” Tran said.

Tran said the couple live locally, have children and already run a business; they described a family-friendly concept that would also serve as a “fun date night” option. She said they work with local schools through charity events and would plan to give a percentage back to Argyle schools as part of community engagement and fundraising.

Tran said local contractor Brandon Bowes (referenced in the presentation) would build the restaurant, and the couple asked whether the MDD could provide any assistance to help make the build-out “as beautiful as possible.”

Board members thanked the couple for bringing the proposal and suggested they bring questions and materials to staff (Harrison) to discuss incentives, permitting and other steps. No formal MDD action or commitment was made during the open forum.

The remarks were informational and recorded as part of the public comment portion of the meeting; staff advised the prospective owners to work with staff on next steps and any formal application for MDD assistance.","At the MDD's open forum, Tran and her husband Justin described plans for a roughly 3,000-square-foot Asian fusion restaurant with outdoor patio and bar access and asked the board how the MDD might help with build-out and community engagement.",{"_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},6592415,"Argyle MDD hears financial update; staff reports sales-tax uptick and $147,500 in incentive grants to date",890,618000,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869924-20262e9840bf4723a6f5b24eb95ad5f4&start=618&end=1508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869924-20262e9840bf4723a6f5b24eb95ad5f4/thumbnail_618000.jpg","/articles/6592415/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Argyle-MDD-hears-financial-update-staff-reports-sales-tax-uptick-and-147500-in-incentive-grants-to-date","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592415-7774ed4ad049ac3aab1e733094e1c062/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165788&Signature=MYLSYaSZYE2FaPe60yoL~ZSF-0h8R46EG802IFh~teOtQbHeK~rfLvfvl2EMxt1YAUoPSDfHwaH8akJq9A4PfmYb-oGsu4pEnCIWEkKjDovzV8~T93fFkZsaE72dIT0y2lH1T7NuHzuX3o0682bzzKqDuWPFROmvlWtrMV8P8k6Sm~8UzbK~-L0kZvKyDvj185AJ7GpR~1ZZGsHRDxpEknhlSI4mUFNmS6BZ25ywpWpChpCIPCqr0Tlc-Z9qqXorW0XRD3cUvA5UvBBJfjl3elF5Z7KYWFruPEX-QAYpgcYkWcxkpEISmGx8qsRgpDdxb-pV-599icQyVL21kfmDig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Argyle Municipal Development District staff presented a financial update showing a recent uptick in sales tax revenue and a year-to-date contracted-services spend that includes $147,500 in economic incentive grants.

Harrison, the MDD staff presenter, said the sales-tax increase in the second quarter included a one-time windfall from a business that staff would not publicly identify. He said the MDD is using a sales-tax reporting service (referred to in the meeting as ZAC Tax) to track receipts and subdivision of categories by industry.

The staff report identified $147,500 in economic incentive grants year-to-date: $100,000 for Cactus Canyon, $40,000 for Dr. Bitter / Stable Veterinary Supply (Town Center concept) and $7,500 for FAC Aesthetics in the Slate building off FM 407. Harrison said the MDD had distributed the payments for the Town Center projects and that the $100,000 for Little Joe’s expansion remains earmarked and pending reimbursement when construction receipts are submitted.

Contracted services were reported year-to-date at $174,000, which staff said is approximately 51% of the fiscal-year budget figure shown on the slides (the slides noted the budget as “3.41” in the packet; the presentation did not specify the units or full figure). Other YTD expenditures cited in the presentation included $13,400 for advertising and marketing, $9,000 for legal services and $4,600 for professional/IT services.

The board discussed account coding for incentives. One director asked whether incentives should be separated from contracted services and instead shown as a distinct capital or contra account; staff said they would consult the town finance staff (Mike Vail) and report back.

Harrison also relayed a notice from the state comptroller’s office that the Belmont district’s sales-tax collection will go effective July 1, 2025; staff said the MDD’s portion of sales tax from Belmont is already arriving while the town’s portion is scheduled to come online July 1. The presenter said delays in state distribution mean some receipts are not immediately passed through to local entities.

No board action was required on the financial report; members asked staff to follow up on account coding and to continue providing quarterly sales-tax breakdowns by category.","Staff reported a sales-tax increase for the recent quarter and that the MDD has spent $147,500 on economic incentive grants year-to-date, and that an additional $100,000 reimbursement remains outstanding for a restaurant expansion.",{"_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},6592419,"Argyle MDD approves $2,500 membership, $2,500 sponsorship for Argyle Business Association",1111,1547000,2658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869924-20262e9840bf4723a6f5b24eb95ad5f4&start=1547&end=2658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869924-20262e9840bf4723a6f5b24eb95ad5f4/thumbnail_1547000.jpg","/articles/6592419/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Argyle-MDD-approves-2500-membership-2500-sponsorship-for-Argyle-Business-Association","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592419-1dcae318b67ce8b5ebfa3351a5b920c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165788&Signature=MoRtV6UKkEk3fq5taiBk~jbecNlz43bDCw053tHCVPhrFnwSMqZBFmzZqS7VZeUvCigj295fB0Ydn4Aw71erv-soEqKX6jUQy05bv1Df7NVRYtVnp9ubl5mAGgNVZDxpdkFy1xeWDeQ3v5uzp7HZzxXKpKZFRco~9vI61RbZfjGn2O5rIbDLjahSaXVM-RWxoDOerw-ZNtVDt5qh-U5-iRORho5UbRhe~ciQgFHrVtE6BMnYb7p4jQYLNsp2e0Ne67c0yDx0pQdLevCMuRTfKY0VfAgUutHKyniT9gPfADPO8XEG7xu6tifuCBeWuJ8Cz8WOgxmQNC0IpyNyOXaatQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Argyle Municipal Development District voted to join the Argyle Business Association at the $2,500 executive/platinum level and approved an additional $2,500 sponsorship to be designated later.

The membership and sponsorship vote came after a presentation from Lynn Seaton of Seaton Photography, who asked the MDD to take a leadership role in recruiting, retaining and promoting local businesses. “We already have 63 paid members in just that amount of time,” Seaton said, describing the ABA as a private, membership-based organization that aims to act like a local chamber of commerce.

Seaton told the MDD the ABA intends to support local businesses through events such as “cash mobs,” quarterly lunches and business-recruitment outreach, and said the group has created a new youth entrepreneur membership level. “We could really put legs to this and really be acting as a chamber of commerce in town,” Seaton said.

Board discussion touched on the value of a local, business-led group that organizers say can tailor outreach differently than larger regional organizations. Several business owners and local media representatives who testified in favor described early successes: Max Miller of the Crosstimbers Gazette called the ABA “a cheerleader” for Argyle businesses, and Selva Casas, owner of Gypsy Caravan, said membership increased her shop’s visibility.

MDD director Casey moved to approve an executive/platinum membership at $2,500 with an additional $2,500 sponsorship; a board member seconded the motion. The chair called for the vote and asked those in favor to say “aye.” The motion passed with all voices in favor.

The motion directs MDD staff to complete membership registration and reserve the sponsorship funds for a future ABA event; no specific event was named at the meeting. Board members noted the MDD budget contains a line for memberships and said staff should confirm account coding and available balance before processing reimbursements.

Background: The Argyle Business Association formed recently as a private LLC after a short run as a town-sponsored program. Organizers said the ABA already is offering member programming and business-promotion events; they urged the MDD to participate at a leadership level to strengthen local recruitment and retention efforts.

The board voted on the item during its regular meeting after public presentations and moved on to other business.","The Argyle Municipal Development District voted to join the newly formed Argyle Business Association at the $2,500 executive level and approved an additional $2,500 sponsorship to support a future event, following presentations by ABA leaders and local business owners.","actionData","errors"]

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