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Key statistics: The Keller Point membership base is approximately 3,300; the facility recorded nearly 73,000 visits last year. The new Senior Center has about 2,800 members and recorded roughly 54,000 scans last year, a 13% increase over the prior year. Parks staff also reported nearly 2,400 volunteer hours and $17,500 in sponsorship revenue tied to programming and special events.

Sports Park expansion progress: Staff showed drone and ground footage of ongoing work. New elements under construction or recently installed include Field 11 (synthetic infield/natural outfield Miracle League field) targeted for fall readiness, a new playground with shade canopy, the Baseball Fourplex (to start construction after spring season), trail connections, parking improvements and a north multipurpose lot with lights planned for fall 2026. The splash pad foundation and piers are under construction, and multiple ADA connections are being installed.

Staff emphasized that the Keller Point is an enterprise fund and must balance membership revenue with operating costs. Upcoming 2025 goals include new weight machines for the Point, addressing senior center pickleball demand via shared court access, expanding senior center hours in July and an RFP to activate Bates Street and Old Town.

Council praised the work and the presentation. “This is a big moment for the city,” one councilmember said of the Sports Park work; staff credited Parks operations and field crews and highlighted rapid recent progress.

Why it matters: The Sports Park expansion and facility upgrades add recreation capacity for youth and adult sports, improve accessibility and increase the city’s ability to host regional events, which are expected to add economic and social benefits to Keller.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Keller City Council Meeting - April 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parks staff reported membership and attendance increases, ongoing capital projects at Keller Sports Park and upgraded amenities; new fields, playgrounds and a Miracle League field are on track for late 2025 completion.","taxTitle","Keller, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",54069,"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},6269598,"Council discusses loosening \"unique art\" rule for public art purchases",484,3133000,3617000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75&start=3133&end=3617","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75/thumbnail_3133000.jpg","/articles/6269598/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-discusses-loosening-unique-art-rule-for-public-art-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269598-d1081d0894310f2010a536046b1bc639/orig.mp4?Expires=1776549079&Signature=dw3-8ATM2DHrick-M6DoIVxiJepiSicOewA6Aly6xWIAKwGLf5fKhboYm6f8MX~CFB3lx20U~ckYIcdu~-lhvdHhtGjHD6vjuvNDgGu4ntMHNy4WXSfrhpkYXQfWkwrG3CjwDEp5xvK9MLXz-NQzQwIbF7fgrQ2gYOFWYphVziJc231l7KGwYw4ifgBwvAKbSDcUXrZ3pG4qf9aIH9sJnzafspBSjkxDFN6nTnKh1PINKFZr2u3okxxmF6EaYy3cnkyXzuJYxebvsMo3pqo~pOWafhXVoZ0k8LVaxyjM6sJuI5HRQzX~0Atv5z3asHeRExErnqAOVCsFWGBK9SFlFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keller councilmembers discussed whether the city’s public‑arts policy should be revised to allow greater flexibility when purchasing art for parks and roundabouts. Staff described the current policy requirement that art be unique and not displayed within 500 miles of city limits. Council members and staff said the buffer and a strict “unique only” rule can limit options and dramatically increase costs for public installations.

City arts staff displayed maps showing 500‑mile and 250‑mile buffers and reminded the council of past purchases: the “Playful Puppy” sculpture purchased in 2021 cost $40,000 for the piece plus about $8,000 for the pad, and total site installation costs approached six figures. Several councilmembers said prefab or previously fabricated pieces could be acceptable in some park settings if the purchase agreement included an exclusivity clause (for example, no resale or duplicate sale within a smaller radius).

“I would welcome a policy that at least gives us a little bit more flexibility,” Mayor Pro Tem McMullen said, adding that any purchase would still come through the public arts board and council approval. Council asked staff to draft policy language that preserves the integrity of acquisitions while allowing a practical exception for lower‑cost or prefab pieces when appropriate for parks, roundabouts or sports‑park contexts.

Staff will prepare draft policy language and seek input from the public arts board before returning to council for further direction.","Council members asked staff to draft policy language giving the city more flexibility to buy prefabricated or existing sculptures for parks and roundabouts while keeping the public arts board involved; current policy requires purchased pieces to be unique and not displayed within a 500‑mile buffer.",{"_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},6269603,"Votes at a glance: council approves safety gear purchase and three special use permits",2280,4208000,6488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75&start=4208&end=6488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75/thumbnail_4208000.jpg","/articles/6269603/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-safety-gear-purchase-and-three-special-use-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269603-3d925c5e9fb8d940c634b50a147d0c3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776549079&Signature=esLlM0gk1PrNBZGehL6EerLLgFpgrpPlvdPOIKjmmfzD1GxFuZmUw7sxejgfeeuo0LGXlVWtMgwzi-qDVqzZ8-CO-F93JlFlJ~pWOXWgd9lWreNvHAuBOorqdLSZ4CDZ77CiwvuJNfvVEqWlWpOKrvOgS6CKoHIU-LrWMe7PUv1OLWbGVXaBlXc553HQTN76sw4IAwzOssd0U-ZEZ32GieYieGrxnfa3Y4Yvkua1TFRUg2CAQUFwFfWdcM5H3HdPSorTv13FO5754sWnf6kiCm0gNU-Kaw3Fa00~w2UPxwKBNDJZLLb1oFbDq3eY0lKlLiCPRuq~OcTaeKCCe7qdzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller City Council on April 15 approved a set of consent and regular items including purchase of replacement firefighting gear and three special‑use permits (SUPs). Key outcomes:

- Consent: Items F‑1 through F‑3 passed 7–0. The council approved minutes from April 1, a third amended and restated regional municipal court judge agreement, and authorized purchase of replacement turnout gear for the fire department through North American Fire Equipment Company (NAFCO) via the BuyBoard cooperative.

- Special‑use permits (SUPs):
• H‑2 (840‑sq. ft. shed with attached carport at 1215 Trail Ridge Drive) — Approved 7–0. Staff and Planning & Zoning found the accessory structure will remain under 50% of main house square footage and recommended approval. Applicant will remove an existing pergola and submit final site details.
• H‑3 (Tater Tot Boutique, 121 Rufe Snow Drive, 1,260 sq. ft.) — Approved 7–0. The boutique will sell new and pre‑owned children’s clothing (applicant estimates ~30% pre‑owned inventory); parking is available adjacent to the lease space per town‑center shared parking rules.
• H‑4 (Kindred, 126 Taylor Street) — Approved 7–0. The council approved a mixed‑use studio/event space and permitted limited public events; staff and the applicant noted that Old Town Keller properties typically rely on shared public parking and that the operator expects modest occupant loads for studio uses.

- Other outcomes: H‑1 (Keller Parkway site plan with variances) approved 7–0 (covered separately). Items H‑5 and H‑6 related to a Florence/Judge Bland rezoning and final plat were tabled at the applicant’s request to the May 6 council meeting. The Armstrong Hills rezoning (G‑1) did not reach the required super‑majority for approval and the council tabled the matter to May 20 for additional neighbor outreach.

Why it matters: The SUP approvals allow small businesses and community‑facing uses to open in town center and Old Town Keller, while the consent purchase replaces critical public safety equipment. Several larger land and subdivision items remain under active negotiation and were continued to later council meetings.

Votes summary (selected): Consent F1–F3 — Approved 7–0. H‑1 (site plan, variances) — Approved 7–0. H‑2 (shed/carport SUP) — Approved 7–0. H‑3 (Tater Tot Boutique SUP) — Approved 7–0. H‑4 (Kindred SUP) — Approved 7–0. G‑1 (Armstrong Hills rezoning) — motion to approve 5–2 (failed to meet super‑majority); item tabled to May 20.","On April 15 the Keller City Council approved consent purchases for fire gear and three special‑use permits — a residential shed/carport, a children’s resale shop and a mixed‑use studio/event venue — and passed multiple commercial site items. Several land items were tabled for later meetings.",{"_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},6269607,"Council approves Keller Parkway site plan for two multi‑tenant buildings with variances",5782,702000,6484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75&start=702&end=6484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75/thumbnail_702000.jpg","/articles/6269607/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-Keller-Parkway-site-plan-for-two-multitenant-buildings-with-variances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269607-a31bc8792ac4ddf9c8c18839fe6fd82b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776549079&Signature=FpwK0SweInligNvgqEoCGQNMahjfeAKk3KLDkUBUPcMcBEtmV3RUm4JbwhiAudyTUAyUzFXUm0ezfqlOehfF7X29yUT8I8P4sqqK6FFHuE3i-oQJ1IUPt8WkrqFjRqTXua-dl9lyjdxirIgRt2mS8alXZ0k5sSNfTsE3TmQReWtrfdHGEHi8Myg-Nr0G6tzK7OJKbnako6vk77l~orYp2kPhmP51WlJFDxps9lovApGXYifLKNFQOtDeKNynIgJINyMU29LGzC-xFIfkf62qGLXJP0LBYcZe2L-N1s3WfStZ6h88mX5ib6SW0ksu-FFidFzR-PO3peRD3SHLzkrp0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller City Council on April 15 approved a site plan and three variances for two proposed multi‑tenant buildings at the Country Brook Drive–Keller Parkway intersection (1241 Keller Parkway). Trinity Partners presented a plan for two buildings totaling roughly 17,000 square feet combined: a 6,400‑square‑foot structure planned to house McAlister’s Deli and a bank, and an approximately 11,000‑square‑foot building proposed to include a drive‑through restaurant and other tenants.

Staff said the application required three variances: (1) permitting the dumpster enclosure on Lot 1 to have its doors face the roadway, (2) reduced foundation planting in front of the buildings, and (3) a parking variance to reduce required spaces by 24. Planning & Zoning recommended approval 6–1 and conditioned the recommendation on requiring live landscaping along the south (Keller Parkway) frontage.

The applicant told council the dumpster location preserves parking and that moving it behind the building would remove five additional parking stalls. The applicant also said restaurant tenants expect a relatively low share of drive‑through business—roughly 15–20%—so stacking concerns are different from quick‑service fast food. “To preserve parking … that’s why we did it that way,” an applicant representative said in explaining the dumpster placement.

Council approved the site plan with P&Z’s condition that landscaping facing Keller Parkway be live material rather than artificial turf; the vote was unanimous 7–0.

Why it matters: The project adds new restaurant and retail uses to a high‑traffic commercial node in Keller’s town center and required council review because of the requested variances. The approval keeps the project moving toward permitting and construction. Council asked for durable, natural landscaping along Keller Parkway and confirmed the applicant will submit full civil engineering before permits are issued.

What’s next: The applicant must submit final civil plans and obtain building permits; staff will confirm compliance with the landscaping condition before sign‑off.","The council approved a site plan and three variances for two proposed multi‑tenant buildings on Keller Parkway, including reduced foundation planting and a 24‑space parking variance; planning and zoning recommended approval with condition that front planting be live material.",{"_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},6269610,"Council tables Armstrong Hills planned development after weeks of neighbor talks",413,559000,972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75&start=559&end=972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042177-e161c7d0caef528e78a9c85f8068ac75/thumbnail_559000.jpg","/articles/6269610/Keller/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-tables-Armstrong-Hills-planned-development-after-weeks-of-neighbor-talks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269610-1780c1876fed95a0ccc889d757dc5472/orig.mp4?Expires=1776549079&Signature=VYwGQYL~3tWl~JXEcthrM~gjOwwWQ2WKE--oPGpEj9f9aGO~d7VJFf6y9oRGVb~DkQkfJIzDGzbvfkiLUfQ3kLr62UVSA0Q51XxPUFP4oE3Q5APa7Biaei4pQG1DEjWulRBdVLcr5gtg~riGOoN5OpeXa1CsuUBrFpABKh1UEWNc-PcjkfuSY89tmSzpVTIfXaIlmV-i2oSJqY8Dj23RQEZIXNxodJstGaOYGb6IAORuTVuOH64ETJwugcE9gU69LbVx8S7JLReaydxfT21AG4LVJhn4rq53fbPCY7BKO0NVuHKerIXXnIuaPGd4OffFTDkjYpF60LFnOn0my6XWuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keller City Council on April 15 continued consideration of a planned‑development rezoning for Armstrong Hills, a proposed 49‑lot residential subdivision on about 49 acres near the Davis Boulevard–Creek Road intersection. The council left the item on the agenda for the May 20 meeting after developers and nearby residents reported additional outreach but not enough completed paperwork to satisfy the city’s super‑majority requirement.

Developers said the project incorporates several changes raised in recent neighborhood meetings, including a new acceleration lane on the northbound exit to Davis Boulevard and increased rear setbacks. “We really appreciate the opportunity to be here. The biggest change … was the addition of an acceleration lane,” said Drew, an applicant representative for the project, noting preliminary coordination with TxDOT. Alonzo Leon, Keller’s public works director, told council he “would echo what TxDOT said” that the lane is not required by state standards but would be beneficial for safety; he suggested the lane could be extended to improve driver use.

Neighbors and council members pressed for three items repeatedly during the meeting: larger rear setbacks, a masonry perimeter wall, and clearer drainage assurances. Developer representatives said they increased rear setbacks to 20 feet (from 15) after discussions with adjacent homeowners and agreed to engineering work on an outfall for a nearby Rollingwood pond. The developer also offered to assist the Rollingwood HOA by engineering an outfall and reviewing detention sizing, though the council and developer noted any off‑site work and cost arrangements will require separate written agreements.

Councilmembers and nearby residents described mixed sentiment that has shifted toward conditional support as the developer negotiated changes. “We are extremely close to something that everybody could embrace,” Councilman Green said, asking for more signed confirmations from residents who had verbally withdrawn opposition. Council members repeatedly stressed that traffic on Davis Boulevard remains a broader safety concern under TxDOT’s jurisdiction and that the proposed acceleration/deceleration configuration is an improvement but not a final fix.

Action and next steps: a motion to approve the PD failed to secure the super‑majority needed; the council then voted to table the rezoning to the May 20 meeting to allow time for additional neighbor outreach and for the applicant to provide any final changes. Council also continued the separate related PD administrative item to the May 20 meeting.

Why it matters: Armstrong Hills would add 49 single‑family homes built into the site’s topography; developers say lot sizes will average roughly 30,754 square feet, and builders characterize the product as mid‑to‑upper‑market single‑family homes. Neighbors want design and drainage guarantees before removing opposition; council members signaled interest in reaching a unanimous or near‑unanimous outcome before final approval.

The council will revisit Armstrong Hills on May 20; the record indicates staff and the applicant will bring any revised development standards, signed neighbor statements, and updated engineering materials for council review.","The Keller City Council continued a request to rezone 49 acres for the Armstrong Hills subdivision after developers and neighbors reported progress but not enough signed opposition withdrawals to meet super‑majority rules. Council set the matter for May 20, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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