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Votes and formal actions recorded in the meeting transcript:

- Consent agenda approved: The board voted to approve the Feb. 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes, the April 15, 2025 special meeting minutes and the March 2025 financial report; the vote was recorded as unanimous.

- Offer concerning 201 FM 156 and 105 FM 156: During executive session the board returned with a motion presented in open session to accept an offer from Kikka Kona Holdings LLC in the amount of $465,000 for both parcels and to authorize the board president to complete the sale paperwork. The motion was made, seconded and called for a vote in open session; the transcript records the motion and second but does not record the vote outcome explicitly in the open transcript text (outcome not specified in transcript).

- Regular meeting time changed: The board voted unanimously to change its regular HCEDC monthly meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

- 210 Main Street (agenda item 8.2): After public comment and discussion the board voted 4–1 to table further action on the 210 Main Street matter and directed staff to prepare a concept/site plan and hold a public workshop before returning the item to the board.

- Reinstate 210 Main Street HCEDC realtor contract and place property on market (agenda item 8.3): The board moved to table that action; the motion to table was seconded and the transcript records the vote as unanimous.

- Consider process to deed HCEDC property to the city for parkland (agenda item 8.4): The board moved to table the discussion; the vote on that motion was recorded as unanimous.

The transcript records who moved and seconded many motions in open session but, where the transcript does not explicitly record a roll-call tally or final statement of the result, the outcome is marked as “not specified” in official notes and will require verification in the written minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HCEDC Type B - 23 Apr 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the HCEDC approved routine consent items, moved forward on two FM 156 parcels (offer recorded), changed its regular meeting time, and tabled several items related to 210 Main Street, realtor reinstatement and parkland conveyance.","taxTitle","Haslet, Denton County, Texas","taxId",61615,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6262071,"HCEDC tables sale of 210 Main Street after residents, pastor and mayor press for formal plan",5626,825000,6451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3116192-a759b4614ce22687b738535db1ff29b9&start=825&end=6451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3116192-a759b4614ce22687b738535db1ff29b9/thumbnail_825000.jpg","/articles/6262071/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/HCEDC-tables-sale-of-210-Main-Street-after-residents-pastor-and-mayor-press-for-formal-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262071-b190d8c57cfaa3c84a225c77518ca36c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774961850&Signature=BPd0-Bs3Q9jpc5iJKBcyT-10EyQ~WcYCtJJBDC476pKFv0oiTH3sx66lfo~GlBvBUcifbugqn9SGlDEG9BtPzQyiq8NrcUW6n6QiUPZeMK8eSd9tdxK4JbJso1uAubOY7P1OmkKyFAC3UK3QfMDroi-huY5urA21EwMVPzbAsUJIGpQhIf2L5grjtxPiDtTgTJBsBEEtkrLDqHPimzWVi4wLGBeoWmupIEu0y-3xhGUDRhdtajTqk2979PUmxKtaHvjZI-pCG1v9zPvO87ku4M~OpBIKuct8-gVG2Db8~wzNc2yM7PdsYNbUPh-QTJCdBeZeSG0WCzLfXRv5fuC8lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haslet Community Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC) on Tuesday tabled consideration of a proposed sale of 210 Main Street after neighbors voiced concern about possible parking and lighting changes and the pastor making an offer discussed his plan for limited parking and community uses.

The item, listed as HCEDC agenda item 8.2, was tabled by a 4–1 vote after extended public comment and discussion between neighbors, the pastor who made an offer, the mayor and HCEDC staff.

The vote followed public comments from residents who said they feared additional pavement and lights if the church’s offer were accepted. Christina Reynolds, who identified herself as a homeowner at 204 Main, said, “I don't want you to have more parking because that no one wants to live next to a parking lot,” and asked the board to prioritize green space and neighborhood character. Sandra Smith, who lives on Second and Gamble Street in Old Town, told the board she has tracked ownership changes in the five-block area and said she is concerned about how city-owned parcels are being used.

Pastor John Slinker, who said his congregation made two offers on the parcel, described the church’s intended uses and disputed accusations of impropriety. “We would love that little piece of property to add to our piece of property there so we can do some things with the church,” Slinker said, describing the church’s existing programs and its desire for modest parking, egress improvements and green space.

HCEDC and city staff told residents that any development of the parcel would be subject to separate review and approvals by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council and that ordinances—such as lighting, screening and parking requirements—would apply. Planning staff member Morris said a concept/site plan will be required if the property is developed and noted that the planning process includes a photometric (lighting) plan to limit light spill to adjacent homes.

Board and staff next steps agreed at the meeting included producing a conceptual site plan for the property, convening a public workshop to gather information and comments, and returning the matter to a future HCEDC meeting for formal discussion. Morris said he expected to have a concept plan prepared prior to the board’s next scheduled meeting.

The board discussed several procedural points raised in public comment, including whether a sale could be conditioned on future development restrictions and whether the city would have the option to reject a donation of parkland. City legal counsel Mr. Page explained that an economic development corporation may consider nonprice factors in evaluating offers, and that if the HCEDC conveyed property to the city as parkland the city would be tightly limited by state law in future uses of that land and would typically require a public vote to remove a park designation.

After debate the HCEDC voted 4–1 to table item 8.2 and directed staff to collect additional information, produce a concept/site plan with input from the pastor and neighbors, and schedule a workshop to receive information before any further board action.

Ending: The board left the item open for return to a future agenda; HCEDC members said the workshop and a site concept should inform any later decision. Residents were told they may comment to Planning and Zoning and City Council later in the process when the matter reaches those bodies.","The Haslet Community Economic Development Corporation voted 4–1 to table action on the proposed sale of 210 Main Street after residents and a local pastor raised concerns about parking, lighting and future uses; staff and the pastor agreed to produce a concept/site plan for review and a public workshop before the board takes further action.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: HCEDC approves routine business, pauses downtown sale and sets follow-up

HCEDC tables sale of 210 Main Street after residents, pastor and mayor press for formal plan