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Staff presented the Metroport Chamber fee options the city received from the chamber: an initiation fee of $28,950 if paid before Oct. 1, 2025 (or $27,550 if after Oct. 1), and an annual membership fee of $12,150 at current rates. Several council members urged more outreach to local businesses to determine whether a regional chamber provides tangible, local benefits, and one council member suggested exploring whether local economic development entities (ADC boards) could help fund the initiation fee.

Supporters said the chamber provides networking opportunities that can help attract commercial development and that nearby member cities have reported measurable ad valorem and sales‑tax benefits after joining. Skeptics questioned whether a regional chamber would advocate specifically for Haslet versus neighboring communities, noted that many local businesses formerly connected to the chamber were not current members, and asked for clearer, written terms about mandatory event fees and termination rights.

During the discussion the exchange between council members grew heated at times, with one councilor and the mayor trading sharp corrections about roles and responsibilities. The transcript shows a motion made to join the Metroport Chamber at the pre‑Oct. 1 initiation rate with funds to come from contingency and a second; the meeting record in the transcript does not capture a clear roll‑call tally in the text provided. Staff suggested the city reach out to local businesses for feedback and advised council members to consider the chamber membership question further.

Why it matters: the membership—if purchased—would be an annual recurring expense and comes with additional suggested event and sponsorship costs; council members raised questions about tangible return on investment for Haslet businesses and whether a local, Haslet‑specific chamber might better serve the city’s needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 05 May 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors debated a proposal to join the Metroport Chamber of Commerce at a May 5 meeting, discussing the chamber’s fee schedule, expected benefits and how the membership would serve Haslet’s specific needs.","taxTitle","Haslet, Denton County, Texas","taxId",61615,"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},6251247,"Haslet council approves park drainage contract, supplemental dump truck funding and assigns hotel development agreement",410,1957000,2367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3196034-05acb3cd07e7d943eea0cdac1e7ff969&start=1957&end=2367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3196034-05acb3cd07e7d943eea0cdac1e7ff969/thumbnail_1957000.jpg","/articles/6251247/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-council-approves-park-drainage-contract-supplemental-dump-truck-funding-and-assigns-hotel-development-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251247-964048fcb86cc637e888557ed5995547/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180905&Signature=YqUTqArzL3JWI0VkMR6hChREPFtGvbJdDvbkUbfrvda5fw6WNf5b66bpRZPwsqtECLqjrt5sS4xeV9mzhZfEoPH8LSWkDaKiNXE7mwYXjpguML1PG0w~KIfbSP2ey~KhVdTglPWKV~Qt13WE6HCz4rVLz-CbbemNyQh-XjH~yjHf3cWnZmr~ZfzDwq5nFBxM2~Z0WKAuGKeLoju-cG-1eq7RKCInL0MlRhrs0QlObV56vTAeskIhr1biP8JrPWlDQv1rCVISIjqv4pDnS9Rk1vjM5lp7mChlV11J~Pq2rdfjM7zwg896oov3bU50zvhPGzeSeCVAKUhXgPwNKB6Zqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Haslet City Council approved three administrative and procurement actions at its May 5 meeting: awarding a park construction contract, supplementing funding for a public‑works dump truck, and approving an assignment of a 2018 hotel development agreement to a new purchaser.

The council voted to award the Haslet Community Park site and drainage improvements contract to MHB Construction Inc. staff presented a low bid and an engineer recommendation and asked for a contract authorization not to exceed $350,194.14; council approved the award. The work includes trail repairs at four crossings, reconstruction of concrete trail crossings, and erection of a picnic pavilion that the city will purchase separately; the contract also covers installation of two shade structures and benches described in the agenda materials.

On equipment, the council approved using $43,795.02 from the contingency fund to supplement an existing $150,000 line item so the city could purchase a specified dump truck and upfit the vehicle. Public‑works staff said the vendor quote totaled $193,795.02, higher than the county estimate used during budget planning because of chassis availability, upfitting needs and tariff charges; staff recommended approving the supplemental appropriation and noted the city’s contingency balance could cover the request.

The council also approved an assignment and assumption of rights and obligations for a 2018 development agreement related to the current Wood Springs Hotel property adjacent to Interstate 35 and just south of Haslet Parkway; city staff said the assignment transfers the developer’s obligations to the purchaser and does not alter the original development obligations or create new financial liabilities for the city.

Why it matters: the actions fund and authorize near‑term park construction and equipment acquisition for public works and permit the property conveyance tied to the hotel sale to proceed as part of an escrow transaction.","The council awarded a $350,194.14 construction contract for Haslet Community Park site and drainage improvements, approved a $43,795.02 contingency supplement to buy a $193,795.02 dump truck, and approved assignment of a 2018 development agreement for the Wood Springs hotel property to a new owner.",{"_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},6251252,"Haslet council update: Hassett Parkway work continues; Keller‑Haslet extension opened, TxDOT to add traffic signals",459,667000,1126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3196034-05acb3cd07e7d943eea0cdac1e7ff969&start=667&end=1126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3196034-05acb3cd07e7d943eea0cdac1e7ff969/thumbnail_667000.jpg","/articles/6251252/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-council-update-Hassett-Parkway-work-continues-KellerHaslet-extension-opened-TxDOT-to-add-traffic-signals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251252-29e985981f31c7c954cb28e17db5e25b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180905&Signature=OrKs26heY979BM5PbxBVFi0mvJ4tlh7uvQi52xnpJSxVlACGQe~kezv~4dPXFO9ZZIgZHnzGCMjcjCUXqkJUV1huxaxgj1g6013CZI4sE61Z78QuW2c1AnLU17cg09YpHh5EJnVRy1GOwnpRVrMs7D5jUE12MVAYyg6vpGIH-o02xL26qOvqmkrklYzsjvaMxhsn2MH9I14EsaemvNovdhepKsU3hdLFUulc59YROIHmFcSn4P3NWsJni-5EKNa0-IY-23A8QhinPbosxwOOxljc0bFFjsdnjSdvpLsnGMfZOTNYQSJH-DI4mYGxLgbmOvw0DQRLb1s-l31jJAuOTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and councilors provided updates on a string of Haslet road projects at the May 5 council meeting, saying work is proceeding on Hassett Parkway and nearby connections and that TxDOT will install traffic signals at the newly opened Keller‑Haslet Road Extension.

Staff reported that Hassett Parkway (Intermodal Parkway to Station 69) is paved in its travel lanes and that contractor crews have been on site for finish work; the city hopes to open that section to the public mid to late summer but said no firm date had been set. Stream Realty’s development at the Intermodal Parkway intersection is under construction; staff said the intermodal connection will be completed as part of that project.

Council discussed the Keller‑Haslet Road Extension ribbon cutting and opening: staff said barricades were removed and the roadway opened to traffic after a morning ribbon cutting, and the Texas Department of Transportation has agreed to install traffic signals after a new warrant analysis. TxDOT has placed the signal installation on roughly a three‑month schedule, though construction could take slightly longer if equipment timing requires it. The city is providing electrical and utility infrastructure and expects a private contractor (Encore) to begin power work within weeks.

Harmon Road remains closed to full northbound traffic where reconstruction is required; staff said no estimate is available because much of the work will be development driven and dependent on private participation. The update also noted that some new turning movements observed near Westport Parkway reflect nearby development access rather than an open through‑route.

Why it matters: the opened extension provides another route to FM 156 and is already diverting traffic away from Old Town; the planned signals and the Intermodal Parkway connection are intended to manage traffic as several large industrial and commercial projects move forward.","Council received updates on multiple roadway projects: Hassett Parkway finish work, Intermodal Parkway connections aided by Stream Realty construction, Keller‑Haslet Road Extension opened to traffic and TxDOT agreed to install traffic signals on a three‑month timetable, and Harmon Road remains closed pending full reconstruction.",{"_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},6251256,"Haslet staff brief council on MS4 stormwater program and public-education duties",119,255000,374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3196034-05acb3cd07e7d943eea0cdac1e7ff969&start=255&end=374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3196034-05acb3cd07e7d943eea0cdac1e7ff969/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6251256/Haslet/Denton-County/Texas/Haslet-staff-brief-council-on-MS4-stormwater-program-and-public-education-duties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251256-2fdb3fad53dd4b9735b2a417e1442856/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180905&Signature=ouyXm~9FXDPpul2pGWvs7fl3ao0bTVCGhIlSQUARioGG0SVFraWuFdBZke3exLGzFF-plJwWTqwJjsCBGiNxcNbUzRj~2bYIXGyK~38aiLvIJsrm6fil7ii3167QYb3euFqo9AZ-tyd45wz7EyJO2LEarcIatnI~TfEFPjhgBkdoYO499DvpjVfl~jcD3mE~UggJqtWPFTGV33wHj2ehtlBxg87GikghDeKUPJp6ImjPaFOVPtj2Ci38FNA~HU9c4AJFZTIwk1SIq6zqY4ofbf7k5n2YbUngVctN57wP7Von4AndaZ2ybLHDt4wFW5neEHm6ve3iAV38fI2MEBs7tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff delivered an update on the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, known as MS4, and Haslet’s required stormwater management plan during the May 5 Haslet City Council meeting.

The presentation summarized why Haslet must reduce pollutant discharges “to the maximum extent practicable” under federal and state stormwater permit programs and described the program components the city must maintain, including public education and construction-phase runoff controls.

The update explained that, because of Haslet’s population size, the city is required to carry out the first six elements of an MS4 program: public education and outreach, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff controls, post-construction stormwater management, and pollution prevention for municipal operations. The presenter said the education component is designed to inform residents and contractors about common sources of pollution—such as silt from construction sites, pesticides and carwash discharge—and to encourage behaviors that keep stormwater clean.

The staff presentation described common best-management practices (BMPs) used to limit runoff and sedimentation at construction sites, including silt fences, geotextiles, temporary erosion-control matting, detention ponds and retention basins. Staff noted that the city catalogs inlets and outfalls that discharge to local tributaries and that regular inspections and code-enforcement actions support compliance.

The presenter said enforcement and inspections are performed by code enforcement and other staff and offered to answer council questions.

Why it matters: MS4 permit programs are how state and federal regulators require municipalities to manage stormwater discharges; the education and inspection elements described set expectations for developers, contractors and residents about preventing runoff pollution.","City staff reviewed the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements and Haslet’s stormwater management plan, saying the city must maintain six core program components including public education, construction runoff controls and best-management practices.","actionData","errors"]

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Haslet council debates joining Metroport Chamber of Commerce and initial fee; council discussion grows heated

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