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April 3, 2006 Work Session
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON APRIL 3, 2006
The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:10
p.m. on the 3rd day of April 2006, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the
following roll call:
John Dillard
Allen Harris
Scott Ward
Joe McCourry
Kirk Mikulec
Perry Schrag
Joel Marks
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Pro-tern
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present (Arrived 6: 12 p.m.)
Present (Arrived 6:17 p.m.)
Present (Arrived 7:00 p.m.
And with four ~uncil members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
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Receive report and give direction to Spring Brook Planning Group regarding
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
Spring Brook Planning Group consultant Larry Reichhart reviewed with the Council the
different aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. He noted it will be a flexible plan and that it
will be finished by the end of the year. Various department directors were interviewed today
and at this work session, the consultants are asking for input from the Council regarding
municipal services, quality of life issues, tax base, image, future challenges, and quality of
development.
Mayor Dillard stated he is concerned with the widening ofF.M. 423 and the north end ofthe
city. Councilmember McCourry said he would like to know how the city might be affected if
F.M. 423 is a six-lane or eight-lane road, particularly since the population projections are
quite varied. Councilmember Harris said one of his concerns is the city identity. He'd like
to see "City by the Lake" used cohesively. Also, a concern is some older shopping center
areas that may need to be rezoned, as well as how to appropriately zone along S.H. 121 and
F.M. 423. (Mayor Dillard mentioned shopping at Paige and South Colony.) Consultant
Dave Hill stepped to the microphone and said they received a lot of input from directors
today regarding the city's appearance. Councilmember Harris added that he would like to
see existing and new development held to a higher standard in regard to aesthetics.
Additionally, he is concerned with the tax base and job growth. He would like to see more
local corporate offices along S.H. 121. Along with these things, he would like for the city to
keep up with technology and use efficiency in its planning.
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Councilrnember Schrag said he realizes the city has a long way to go bnt would like the city' s I
facilities maintained to a higher standard as well. In regard to a time line for the
comprehensive plan, Councilmember Mikulec said a timeframe of five to ten years is
realistic for planning.
As a final comment, Mayor Dillard said he would like for the consultants to attend a council
and staff retreat (which is planned following the city's election) to help clarify the city's
goals and objectives.
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
atthew D. Denton, Deputy City Secretary
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