Lake Jackson council approves MOU supporting extension of County Road 220B for Alden property

Lake Jackson Mayor Gerald Rosnowski and the City Council on May 5 approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and resolution supporting extension of County Road 220B to serve the Alden property south of the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport.

The MOU and resolution were presented as an early-stage agreement to confirm the city's continued support for a second roadway entrance that developers said is required for future development. City Manager Modesto Mundo told the council that city leadership had been approached by a potential purchaser and wanted to provide assurance to that purchaser that the second entrance remained part of the city's transportation and strategic plans.

Developer representatives led by Jack Altenbeck and a representative identified in the meeting as Mr. Tahir described the project as a long-term, multi-use development. "We will abide by all of your building codes, all of your permitting requirements," a member of the purchasing team said, adding the group would coordinate with the city, county and TxDOT on access to Highway 288. Representatives said the Alden tract is large and described it as an opportunity for a master-plan community mindful of the nearby airport.

Council members had no extended debate on the MOU; council moved and seconded approval and put the measure to a vote. The mayor signed the MOU after the vote so copies could be taken by the purchasing team.

Why this matters: The MOU is intended to establish a cooperative framework so early groundwork is not a surprise to future developers or neighboring jurisdictions if the property moves toward development. City staff emphasized the document is not a final development agreement and said more detailed agreements would follow as plans progress.

Details and next steps: Staff said the MOU intentionally avoids detailed development commitments that normally belong in a later development agreement. The city and the purchasing team will continue coordination with county and state transportation authorities on tying the extension into broader access to 288.

Votes and formal action: Council approved the MOU and accompanying resolution at the meeting and the mayor signed documents so the purchasing party could take copies with them.

Provenance: Discussion and presentation of the MOU began during regular agenda item introduction of the Alden property and developer team (see meeting transcript starting at 1573.8999) and concluded with the council motion and signing (see transcript at 2280.32 onward).