Council approves downtown concept master plan contract; MDD asks for more autonomy on spending

Nov 7, 2025

Council approved a $32,500 two-concept downtown concept master plan contract (LJA/PLA). The city's MDD presented its amended budget and requested higher delegated spending authority (discussion about raising limits to $50,000 was tabled for revision).

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The Gunter City Council on Nov. 6 approved a professional services agreement for downtown concept master planning with LJA/PLA, described in the meeting as a two-concept package for a lump-sum fee (transcript reference to $32,500). The agenda item included a presentation from the MDD (Municipal Development District), which described the planning work as part of a strategy to attract developers and create a consistent design vision for downtown streets, sidewalks and parking.

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