061121 Friday Staff Report „ City Manager's Office
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DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 11, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. via in person
or video/teleconference—City Council Chamber.
2. Cancelled - Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, June 14, 2021, at
3:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Library Board on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the Emily Fowler
Central Library.
4. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via in person or
video/teleconference—City Council Chamber.
5. Mobility Committee on Wednesday,June 16,2021,at 9:00 a.m.via in person
or video/teleconference—City Council Chamber.
6. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 3:00
p.m. at the Linda McNatt Animal Care &Adoption Center.
7. Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at
3:30 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
8. Cancelled - Community Development Advisory Committee on Friday, June
18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
9. Cancelled - Human Services Advisory Committee on Friday, June 18, 2021,
at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Inclusion • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service
10. Special Called - Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Friday, June 18,
2021, at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference - City Council Work Session
Room
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics — Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-
2026, the following items will be discussed during the June 15 City Council work
session.Each week,the topics included on the next week's agenda will be in the Friday
Report. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager's Office
1. Work session on updating and editing our Council Rules and Procedure(Sec.
2-29) for maximum public benefit.
a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor
b. Council Member Request. "I'd like to make a 1-minute pitch request for a
work session on updating and editing our Council Rules and Procedure (Sec.
2-29) for maximum public benefit. Possible changes to deliberate would
include (but would not be limited to):
• allowing members of the public to sign up or call in before a work
session to comment orally to all of Council and the public at work
sessions on work session items along with consent agenda items,rather
than leaving it to the mayor to decide on a case by case basis
[Subsection (f) Order of business. (4) Presentations from members of
the public. b. Work session or workshop items];
• repealing the restriction that members of the public and staff address
their questions and comments only to the group as a whole and not to
individual council members [Subsection (c) Code of conduct. (2)
Administrative staff, & (3) Citizens]
• updating the language for greater inclusivity and accuracy, changing
"citizens" to "members of the public" or something similar, and
changing any"his or her" or"him or her" construction to "theirs" and
"them.""
c. Staff Information: Article II, Section 2-29 of the City Charter designates the
City Council rules of procedure for all matters as they relate to their meetings.
Sec. 2-29(b)(14) details that the rules may be amended by the affirmative vote
of four Council Members,provided the proposed amendments or new rules are
introduced at a prior council meeting. Depending upon the scope of the
changes requested, the estimate for staff time is approximately 10-20 hours.
d. Date requested. May 27, 2021
e. Format for response: Work Session
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2. Work session to discuss policy to authorize staff to re-negotiate the on-street
parking ordinance with UNT staff and then bring it back to the City Council
for approval before it auto-renews.
a. Requestor: Mayor Hudspeth
b. Council Member Request."Authorize staff to re-negotiate this ordinance with
UNT staff and then bringing it back to the city council for approval before it
auto-renews."
c. Staff Information: An interlocal agreement between the City and UNT
became effective on January 1, 2007 (attached). The agreement outlines the
components of the agreed upon parking zones,jurisdiction, enforcement, etc.
of the designated areas around UNT. The agreement is automatically renewed
on January 1 of every year unless either party gives sixty (60) days written
notice to terminate. The agreement was subsequently amended by Ordinance
2017-184 (attached), approved by Council in June 2017, and outlines a new
rate structure and amends the parking zones. The estimated time for
completion is 20 hours.
d. Date requested. May 20, 2021
e. Format for response: Work Session
3. Work session for Council to revisit the issue of a comprehensive non-
discrimination ordinance for the City of Denton.
a. Requestor: Council Member Maguire
b. Council Member Request: "I am requesting a work session for Council to
revisit the issue of a comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance for the City
of Denton. Discussion can include protections against discrimination based on
sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, race, ethnicity, national origin,
religion, disability, age, and veteran status; and protections against
discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, healthcare, and public
accommodation. Since staff already did quite a bit of work on this topic last
year, I am also requesting that the information compiled by staff regarding
other Texas cities' non-discrimination ordinances be included in an upcoming
Friday report."
c. Staff Information: On February 25, 2020 and October 13, 2020, staff
presented work sessions on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality
Index, an overview of federal and state civil rights laws, a Supreme Court
decision regarding employment matters, and research compiled on
comprehensive non-discrimination ordinances. To view video of the work
session presentation and discussion, please visit the Public Meetings archive
on the City website or click here to view the February 25, 2020 archived
recording or here to view the October 13, 2020 archived recording. The
materials from the previous work sessions are also available through the
attached. Estimated time to refresh materials and research an additional
municipality would be 12-15 hours.
d. Date requested: June 9, 2021
e. Format for response: Work Session
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B. Council Contingency Funds —Each fiscal year, the Mayor and City Council are each
allotted $1,700 in Council Contingency funds. These funds may be used by the
Council Members to contribute toward non-profits and community organizations.
Below is a table of the remaining funds for each member. If the Elected Official would
like to use their funds,please e-mail Stuart Birdseye with the organization's name and
amount to be allocated by August 1 to allow time for processing and to be placed on
an agenda for Council consideration. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager's
Office
Elected Official Amount Remaining
Vicki Byrd District 1 $1,700
Brian Beck District 2 $1,700
Jesse Davis District 3 $1,700
Alison Maguire District 4 $1,700
Paul Meltzer Place 5 $1,450
Deb Armintor Place 6 $0 All funds allocated
Gerard Hudspeth (Mayor, Place 7 $1,700
C. American Rescue Plan Act Survey - On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, the Denton City
Council received a presentation and discussed potential uses of the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding. In that meeting the Council indicated an initial
preference to prioritize and use the funding to support public health resources and
reduce the negative economic impacts of the pandemic. Additionally, the Council
supported hearing feedback from the community regarding these funds before
deciding upon allocations for the first half of this funding. Staff has developed a
webpage resource regarding ARPA (www.cityofdenton.com/am) and a survey that
gives the community an opportunity to give high-level feedback regarding the use
ARPA funds. The survey was opened on June 8 and will remain open through June
18. Feedback results along with the projects for Council consideration will be
presented during a work session on July 27, 2021. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
D. Kiwanis July 4th event Special Event Permit Denial—The Denton Noon Kiwanis Club
applied for a special event permit to host the 49th Annual Denton Kiwanis Fireworks
Show at C.H. Collins Stadium and adjacent parking lots on Sunday, July 4, from 5:00
to 11:00 p.m. The club estimated attendance for the event to be 20,000 which is
significantly more than the 12,000 capacity listed on DISD's website. Traditionally,
the event is at UNT's Apogee Stadium; however, the stadium was not an option due
to campus closures.
Per Ordinance number 19-1160, the club is required to obtain a special event permit
from the City. The application process includes submission of a site plan, traffic
control plan, and public safety plan. A review of these plans raised several safety
concerns.
First, the event location has only one ingress and egress via a narrow road. Even with
traffic control provided by Denton Police, there is substantial concern the event will
interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic in and around the location. This
could interfere with the proper fire and police protection and ambulance service to the
event location and surrounding areas,primarily if an emergency occurs.
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Another concern is the security of the event. The number of officers needed to police
the event properly would significantly stress the force, especially on a holiday
weekend, and prevent standard, expected protection and response times for the City.
City staff had discussions about how to remedy these concerns. However, with the
expected attendance and the nature of the event, the current infrastructure of C.H.
Collins cannot support an event of this nature. Ultimately, all of these concerns will
unfortunately prohibit the issuance of a special event permit for the event at this
location. Staff has communicated this information to event organizers. Staff contact:
Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation and Lieutenant Preston Pohler, Police
Department
E. New Budget Tool—The Budget team is working to procure a budget simulation tool
to be placed on the City's website this month. The budget simulation tool will provide
residents information about the City's FY 2021-22 budget and educate them on key
financial issues. The tool requires users to balance the budget by making choices on
program funding. The tool allows residents to see the information used to make budget
decisions and gives opportunity to provide meaningful feedback regarding funding
trade-offs. Staff will continue to provide updates as the tool is available. Staff contact:
Cassey Ogden, Finance
F. City Issued Email Addresses Under Way for Boards & Commission Members — A
coordinated effort through the City Secretary's Office is underway to provide
members of certain boards/committees/commissions with city-issued email addresses.
The process entails establishing a directive applicable to
board/committee/commission members which is already in place. That directive
largely mirrors the one issued to/acknowledged by city employees. In determining
which boards/committees/commissions will be issued city emails, the
roles/responsibilities of the board and meeting frequency will be taken into
consideration. As membership changes to the applicable
boards/committees/commissions, email accounts will be closed, and new ones issued.
All accounts will be managed under the requirements set forth in the City's Records
Management Policy. Staff will provide updates as to how emails will be assigned to
those certain boards/committees/commissions in a future Friday report. Staff will
additionally explore other communication options for those bodies not receiving
individual email addresses. Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary's Office
G. Comprehensive Plan Update—The Comprehensive Plan Update is in now in Phase 3
— Special Topic Charrettes. On Wednesday, May 26 the City hosted another virtual
community workshop. The workshop consisted of an overview of what a
comprehensive plan is and four special topic discussions: Downtown Denton, New
Growth Areas, City Infrastructure and Services, and Economic Development. In total,
51 community members and 12 City staff members attended the workshop. The
purpose of the workshop was to have more in depth input on the four special topics.
Each included background information, polling questions, and open discussion (chat)
questions. The background information was provided to facilitate responses to the
polling and chat questions. The poll questions asked whether participants thought
specific action items from Denton Plan 2030 should be retained, revised, or removed.
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Lastly, additional chat questions were asked, and responses were provided by
participants. A summary of the workshop is attached for your review.
Throughout the update process,the City continues to seek additional public input and
feedback. Upcoming event - staff is in the process of coordinating an upcoming in-
person community workshop for late July or early August. The intent is to have
Matrix (our consultants) provide an update to the City Council on Tuesday, P&Z on
Wednesday, and facilitate the in-person workshop on Thursday during the same week.
Similar to the previous workshops, recording of the May 26 virtual workshop will be
posted on the City's dedicated website at www.cityofdenton.com/dentoUlan to view
for those that were not able to attend. The community is encouraged to visit the
dedicated website to keep up to date on upcoming events, download documents, view
past presentations,and provide input through various interactive exercises. In addition,
if you have an upcoming community or focus group meeting and would like for staff
to present on the Comprehensive Plan Update please let us know. Staff Contact: Scott
McDonald, Development Services
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H. Development Submittal Schedule Changes — Beginning July 1, Development
Submittal Schedules will be modified. By making these changes, staff expects the
overall project review times to decrease as we'll be finding and addressing more issues
at the beginning of projects reducing the need for rework later in the process. These
changes will provide for additional time for a completeness review to ensure all
necessary documents are submitted prior to beginning a full review by multiple staff
members and time for the City's facilitation team to analyze the comments being
provided to developers to ensure they are accurate and necessary for the type of
application submitted. Some modifications were also made to provide the appropriate
amount of time for staff to complete thorough reviews of more complex and detailed
projects such as Planned Developments and Specific Use Permits. A communication
will be sent on Thursday, June 17 to our customers notifying them of these changes
and information will be posted on the website. Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl,
Development Services
I. Parks and Recreation Swim Meet—The Denton Dolphins Swim Team hosted its first
Texas Amateur Athletics Federation Region 4 swim meet on Friday, June 4. The meet
brought in swimmers from Trophy Club, Bedford, The Colony, Little Elm, Decatur,
Stephenville, and Denton. There were 277 swimmers. There were an additional 330
parents and spectators in attendance. The estimated economic impact for this one-day
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event is $15,175. Denton Dolphins swimmers will continue with weekly meets at
various locations around DFW before advancing to Regionals July 17-18. Staff
contact: Monica Martin, Parks and Recreation
J. July Jubilee — On July 3, Parks and Recreation will host the July Jubilee event. This
day of celebration includes the Liberty Run 5K& 1-Mile Walk,the Yankee Doodle
Parade, and the Jubilee Festival.
The 23rd Annual Liberty Run will begin and end at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E.
McKinney St. Registration is required and includes a T-shirt and a swag bag. To
register and view the race map, click here: s://bit.lyMentonLibertyRun
The Yankee Doodle Parade will begin after the Liberty Run at 9 a.m. The parade will
go from Austin St., around the square, down McKinney Street to the Denton Civic
Center. Companies and groups are welcome to sign up to participate in the parade. To
register, click here: https://bit.ly/YankeeDoodleParade
After the parade from 10 a.m. to noon,there will be a FREE Family Jubilee at Denton
Civic Center and Quakertown Park. There will be multiple food trucks, music,
inflatables, yard games, and lots of patriotic fun. Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks
and Recreation
K. "Foundation of Our History" Mural Dedication— On June 17 at 5 p.m. Parks and
Recreation will host the "Foundation of Our History" mural dedication at the Bell
Avenue and Robertson Street intersection. The mural was completed in early 2021 by
Dan Black. The mural honors influential Dentonites Alice Alexander, Alma Clark,
Betty Kimble, Dorothy Minter, and Ruby Cole. Please RSVP online at the following
link to confirm attendance. http://bit.ly/FoundationofourHistoiy Staff contact:
Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
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L. The Nook Dedication—Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St.,will host a dedication
for The Nook in conjunction with Make Music Day in Denton. The dedication will be
held at noon on June 21. Completed in early 2021,The Nook commemorates the 100th
anniversary of the Denton Rotary Club. This addition to the Emily Fowler Library and
Quakertown Park provides an outdoor venue that captures the spirit of celebration,
music,education,and fellowship. Staff contact:Autumn Natalie,Parks and Recreation
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Monday,June 211 Noon
M. Make Music Day Denton—The City of Denton joins the Make Music Day celebration
with numerous events on Monday, June 21, 2021. Make Music Day is a free
celebration of music around the world, held annually on June 21. Launched in 1982
in France as the Fete de la Musique, it is now held in more than 1,000 cities in 120
countries. Make Music is completely different from a typical music festival and is
open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician young and old,
amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks,
plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All
events are free and open to the public.
Coordinating with Denton Main Street Association, Denton County, Coyote Music
Studio, Adam Davis Percussion, along with the City's Parks and Recreation, Library,
and Economic Development departments, a wide variety of events have been
programed. For complete details on how you may participate in Make Music Day
Denton, visit www.OriginalDentonDistrict.com/Events or on Facebook
@OriginalDentonDistrict. Staff contact: Christina Davis, Economic Development
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TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION LOCATION
All Day Hear The Music—Denton Self-guided walking tour of the Arts E.Hickory St.
Arts Walk of Fame Walk of Fame.Use QR codes link to
connect to websites to hear featured
artists'music.
9:30 a.m. Kids Drum Jam with Senior Kids can bang out some beats or even The Nook at
Center's Drum Jam Leader learn some rhythms on Djembes(African Quakertown Park
hand drums)in an interactive drum jam.
Hand drums available for kids,and
parents.
10:15 a.m. Denton Senior Center Choir Choir sings at Nook location. The Nook at
Quakertown Park
11:00 a.m. Story Time at the Nook Emily Fowler Library present music The Nook at
focused stories for children. Quakertown Park
Noon Nook dedication Dedication of Nook by P&R&Rotary The Nook at
Quakertown Park
1:00 p.m.. Flower Pot Music Adam Davis will lead a Flower Pot Music East side of the Court
concert.Learn how to play 1 to 2 pm. House on the Square
Perform concert 2 to 3 p.m.Open to all lawn.
ages.Please bring an empty flower pot
and,if you have one,a rubber mallet.
4:00 p.m. Courthouse Drum Jam Come listen or participate while hand Court House on the
Senior Center's Drum Jam drummers jam on the Courthouse lawn Square lawn
Leader and fill the air with African beats.
5:30 p.m. MLK Parks&Rec Camp MLK Pre-K Camp participants perform Court House on the
Performance song for parents Square lawn
5:45 p.m. Arts Walk Inductee Surprise presentation of a new block 200 block of E.
Celebration on the Denton Arts Walk of Fame Hickory St.
6:30 p.m. Twilight Tunes concert Special Tunes concert for MMD Court House on the
High School Caesar(Rockabilly) Square lawn
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Windsor Drive Construction and Wilson Elementary School Construction — On May
27, Council Member Beck requested clarification on resident concerns about
construction on Windsor Drive, which is part of the 2019 Street Reconstruction
Project. Windsor Drive reconstruction between Hanover Drive and Longfellow Lane
is scheduled to be under construction during the summer months as in accordance with
the project construction contract to minimize impact to Wilson Elementary School
traffic. Staff has been in contact with the Denton Independent School District to
coordinate roadway construction with the school's construction schedule. The
reconstruction of Windsor from Hanover Drive to Longfellow Lane is scheduled to be
complete in mid-August 2021, prior to the start of the new school year. Staff contact:
Dusty Draper, Capital Projects
B. Proposed Apartment Construction on Poinsettia — On May 29, Council Member
Armintor requested clarification on a resident concern about the proposed apartments
to be constructed along Poinsettia Drive south of Loop 288 and east of Sherman Drive.
The multifamily developer has not moved forward with the development of the
proposed apartments at this time. Staff contact: Scott McDonald, Development
Services
C. DME Substation Alternative Oil—Early this week, several Council Members received
an email from a vendor regarding potentially using an alternative mineral oil at electric
substations. The vendor's information provided deals only with the transformer oil
and its potential flammability. The Gas Insulated Substation uses conventional
transformers, essentially identical to transformers DME has at our numerous air
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insulated substations throughout the community. From that perspective, there is no
incremental risk associated with the GIS substation. The technology difference in the
GIS substation is in the way the energy and equipment used to convey it from the
transmission system to the transformers, engineering provides the following summary
in response to the information provided to you.
It appears these oils are ester-based, and basically a "greener" type of insulating oil,
derived from natural resources like canola, or soybean and can be split into 2 groups:
synthetic and natural. The synthetic is manufactured towards a specific application
(synthetic transformer dielectric would be manufactured from materials that would
make it suitable for transformers), while the natural is a base oil that cannot be
significantly altered. They claim to be "readily biodegradable", fire safe, and can
extend the life of insulation. Their flash point and fire points are significantly higher
than traditional mineral oils, they can absorb water more effectively than mineral oil,
and can operate at higher temps than mineral oil. One article briefly mentions that
companies are switching to ester fluids due to the increased operating efficiency when
using it, not just the environmentally friendly characteristics. Ester based fluids are
more expensive than traditional mineral oils.
There have been no fires at DME Substation facilities that have been directly related
to transformers or their insulating oil.
Use of these oils does not appear to be industry-wide at this time, but interest appears
to be gaining ground. DME Engineering has not fully vetted the viability or costs
associated with use of ester-based oils for the Hickory GIS Substation project. To
complete our evaluation, there are a number of questions and concerns we are
currently researching such as the following:
• What is the operational history of this oil at locations where it has been used?
• Is it performing/Did it perform in the manner stated by the manufacturer?
• What is the cost difference between this oil and what is traditionally used?
• What other pros/cons have been experienced by utilities who use this oil?
• Does the oil have any different maintenance requirements than what is
traditionally used?, etc.
DME Engineering will continue to vet this product for potential use. We can add use
of this oil as a line item cost component to the RFP for construction of the Hickory
GIS Substation. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME
D. Robinwood Safety Concerns — On June 4, Council Member Armintor requested a
traffic analysis of the intersection at Robinwood and Greenwood. Staff conducted field
visit on June 8 to check for sight visibility issues, reviewed historical crash data for
any reported crashes, coordinated with the Denton Police Department for additional
data for the same and did not identify records supporting a pattern of traffic safety
issues. To further assess safety, staff will perform a speed study on this intersection.
There are several scheduled speed studies across the City, and staff anticipates the
equipment will be available to conduct the study in approximately six weeks. When
data collection is complete,staff will provide a follow-up report in a subsequent Friday
Report. Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Engineering
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E. ADA Accommodations for Boards and Commissions — On June 6, 2021, Council
Member Armintor requested clarification as to how a board, commission, or
committee member may, due to a disability, request a reasonable accommodation to
fully participate in the proceedings of their respective body. The City has established
a process for just such a request. Those members who would like to request an
accommodation can visit www.cityofdenton.com/ADA and follow the instructions
under the "Requesting an Accommodation" tab. Once submitted, the member would
work with one of the City's ADA coordinators to review what accommodations are
available given their disability. To ensure each board, commission, or committee
member was aware of the process for disability accommodations,this information was
distributed to existing members of each body through their liaisons while new
members will be briefed by the City Secretary's Office. Going forward, each board,
commission,and committee application will provide applicants the opportunity to note
whether they will require a disability accommodation. Additionally, the next update
to the board and commission handbook will also provide additional details regarding
the accommodations process. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and
Public Affairs
F. University and Nottingham Intersection Construction - On June 7, Council Member
Beck forwarded a resident inquiry asking staff to clarify the scope and projected
timeline of construction at the intersection of University Drive and Nottingham Drive.
Current construction at this intersection is part of the 2019 Intersection Improvements
Project which will provide traffic signal and intersection upgrades at McKinney and
Woodrow, Loop 288 and McKinney, Loop 288 and Sherman, Hercules and Locust,
and Nottingham Drive and University Drive. The construction timeline for
improvements at the intersection of University and Nottingham was set to begin May
24 but was delayed due to weather. Weather permitting, construction at the
University/Nottingham intersection is scheduled to be complete by July 30, 2021. The
2019 Intersection Improvement Project currently has an estimated completion date of
August 19, 2021 to complete all project intersections.
On June 8, staff contacted the resident who submitted their initial inquiry to Council
Member Beck to discuss the project scope and answer questions. Additionally, there
have been several public engagement efforts to ensure residents in the immediate
vicinity of the intersection are notified about the project construction schedule. A
virtual community meeting was held on April 8 the provide project-specific details.
Video from the April 8 community meeting can be found online here:
https:Hdentontx.new.swagit.com/videos/118652. Prior to the community meeting, a
notification letter was sent to 2,447 residents and property owners in the affected area
(see attached). Door hanger notifications were placed on the doors of 386 properties
located within a 1,500-foot radius of the University/Nottingham intersection prior to
the initiation of construction. Staff also provides regular project updates online at
https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/2019intersectionimprovements. Staff contact:
Dustin Draper, Capital Projects
G. Ector Street Corridor Issue — On June 7, Council Member Davis requested that staff
assess the speed and auto accidents on Ector Street and noted that residents have
requested traffic calming measures. Council Member Davis asked if staff could install
plastic traffic bollards/delineators at each intersection to address residents' traffic
safety concerns. Ector Street is a two-way street with bike lanes from US 380 to
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Scripture Street. Staff coordinated with the Police Department for enforcement and
traffic calming measures (please see the following update from the Denton Police
Department on speed display deployment). "Both message board/speed trailers were
deployed on Loop 288 for DISD graduations.When we retrieved them,we discovered
a battery issue that is currently being worked on at Fleet Services. I'm hoping to be
able to pick the sign up early next week and can try to find a suitable location to park
them on Ector Street. There have been 11 crashes in the last 10 years on Ector St."
Additionally, staff will perfom a speed study along Ector Street. There are several
scheduled speed studies across the City, and staff anticipates the equipment will be
available to conduct the study in approximately six weeks. When data collection is
complete, staff will provide a follow-up report in a subsequent Friday Report. Staff
contact: Becky Diviney, Engineering
H. Quakertown Park Electrical Pedestals — On June 11, Council Member Armintor
requested information about the electrical pedestals located in Quakertown Park. The
Parks and Recreation Department will replace and restructure the electrical panels
throughout Quakertown park. This effort will visually refresh the park by reducing the
number of vertical structures scattered throughout the grounds by six units, ensuring
user safety with proper wiring, updated equipment, and removing obsolete hardware
that is no longer considered safe by the NEC.
Work began on Wednesday, June 9, to prep wiring and conduit for installing the new
pedestals with an anticipated completion date of late July 2021. Upon the project
completion, the park will have 32 individual USB outlets for charging personal
devices and will be capable of supporting events at the same level before changes. All
efforts will be made to ensure that power interruptions through the park be minimal,
with little to no loss of electricity throughout the project. Staff contact:Drew Huffman,
Parks and Recreation
IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. None
V. Attachments
A. Comp Plan Community Workshop #2 Summary.................................................14
B. Advanced notice of work letter—Nottingham.....................................................40
VI. Informal Staff Reports
A. None
VII. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................41
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................44
C. Draft Agenda for June 22.....................................................................................47
D. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................56
E. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................57
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Community Meeting 2: Special Topic Charrettes
Community Charrette Overview
The second community meeting was a special topics
charrette for the Denton Plan 2040 was held on May 26, 2021
over Zoom. The purpose of the special topic charrette was to
get more detailed input on four topics for the Comprehensive 8 E �
Plan Update: Downtown, infrastructure,economic Denton Plan 2040
development, new growth areas. Growing with a Unified Purpose
The community charrette had the following outline: Save the Date!
Join us for a Community Charrette!
1. Project team introduction Join us on Wednesday,May 2611 to participate in a
virtual community charrette.Provide your input
2. Overview of what a comprehensive plan is as we examine four topic areas for the
comprehensive plan update:
3. Special topic discussions for: ■ Downtown Denton
■ Economic Development
a. Downtown . Infrastructure
■ New Growth Areas
b. Infrastructure
We are seeking representation from all over the
c. Economic Development community,so make plans to join us and let
p your voice be heard!
d. New Growth Areas
4. Next Steps Virtual Community Charrette
Wednesday,May 26th■6 to 8 p.m.
Click here to register!You will
receive a link via email to access the
virtual charrette.
For more information contact:
Ron Menguita,AICP
Project Manager
(940)349.8328
Ron.Meng u ita@cityofdenton.com
Community Charrette Notices for May 25,2021
1 14 Community Charrette Summary
Participants
Participants were asked to register for the community charrette on Zoom prior to the charrette to provide the Denton
Plan 2040 team a sense of who was attending the charrette. In total, 51 community members and 12 City staff
attended the charrette. The following is an overview of who registered for and attended the charrette.
Who registered for the charrette?
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VicePresident
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FinancialAdvisor ProjectDirector
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Raconteur Realtor
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Special Topics
The purpose of the charrette was to have more in depth input on four special topics: downtown, infrastructure,
economic development,and new growth areas. An overview of the background information presented, polling
questions asked, and chat questions asked are summarized below. The background information was provided to
facilitate responses to the polling and chat questions. The poll questions were provided to ask whether participants
thought specific action items from Denton Plan 2030 should be retained, revised,or removed from the Denton Plan
2040. Lastly, additional questions were asked, and responses were provided by participants in the chat.
Downtown
Background
Background information presented for Downtown included an overview of:
■ 2010 Downtown Implementation Plan
— Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Polling
The following are the action items related to Downtown from Denton Plan 2030 and the responses provided from
participants.
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 7: "Revise and update the Downtown Implementation Plan (DTIP)to target
residential development."
Retain, still valid: 68%
Revise, still valid: 32%
Remove. 0%
Responses
■ Affordable housing and displacement of established neighborhoods should be considered
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 8: "Create a Downtown Compatibility Area Small Area Plan that will identify the
character and regulations of the Downtown Compatibility Area Future Land Use designation,to include
development standards, etc."
Retain, still valid:83%
Revise, still valid: 12%
Remove. 5%
Responses
■ Downtown Compatibility means extending regulations on the character of downtown?
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 72: "Identify opportunities to incorporate venues for arts and music events in future
development, including Downtown and in Regional Centers. Study opportunities for arts and music venues in
vacant or underutilized sites adjacent to Downtown and the Downtown Denton Transit Center that can be
supported by the A-Train."
Retain, still valid: 100%
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Revise, still valid: 0%
Remove. 0 i
Responses
■ Would you please provide more detail and background on the poll questions? I expect not everyone is familiar with
the provisions on which polling questions are asked.
■ Agree x3
■ Public/private partnerships for arts/entertainment venues need to be considered
Denton has such a rich arts&music culture,and this is a huge asset to Denton
Chat Questions
The following are the questions that were posed to participants and the responses that participants provided through
the Zoom chat function.
1. What do you feel has been done well in Downtown?What do you want to see more of?
Responses
Streetscapes Land Use
Cool streetscape ■ Fewer commercial properties converted to govt use
■ What has been done well: Greatjob on the streetscape ■ Downtown: Want to see more residential development
along E Hickory. Pleasant to walk along.The design of downtown and commercial (retail and restaurants),to
the street encourages safer,calmer driving. create a very vital and dynamic downtown.
■ Done well in Downtown:Walkable friendly, inviting. ■ As a general concept for the comprehensive plan,we
Renovation of the Industrial district and eastward along want to see more infill development, not suburban
Hickory corridor. sprawl.
■ E Hickory is a really great example of what has been ■ Affordable housing downtown.
done well. Transportation
■ Walkability&parking has improved, lighting &way ■ Traffic flow and walkability improved.Would like to see
finding signage has improved. lots of private more restaurants like Barley and Board
investment met with some public investment shows ■ More events/times the square is closed to vehicle traffic
desire for people to invest,work&live downtown.We ■ Want more of walkability/bikeability
need more collaboration&sharing of investment ■ Should really consider making the square pedestrian only
Entertainment and Dining ■ Closing the square for regular walking events would be
■ Music on the square neat!
■ 1 want to see more outdoor eating options(cafe, Character
sidewalk, parking spaces). Would like to keep the take- ■ Keep the feel
out spaces put in place during Covid. ■ Updated seasonal flower arrangements are lovely.They
■ Keep Downtown Denton local-owned and local definitely add character and show appreciation for
operated, keep Denton dollars in Denton. beauty!
■ National-chain-free zone is great! I do like the way the lights on the square work now.
■ Vibrant events and a diversity of restaurants and retail Parking
■ More outdoor seating bars/restaurants I think the parking situation especially away from the
■ More community activities square has been very well done
■ I like that they're has been a minimization of national ■ Back-in-parking is stupid.
chains in the area and more focus on small ■ Varied nature/shops/restaurants/variation on offerings a
independent businesses good thing-needs more public parking
■ More events around downtown will grow on the ■ Parking plan has improved
success of Jazz,film,etc. ■ Better parking
■ Music,encouraging new businesses. Need to consider ■ Like to see better parking
adding more parking as it get busier. ■ ... back in parking is terrible
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■ Has kept the small town feel, music on the square, no ■ More parking
chain restaurants on the square, unique dining and ■ Parking secondary to walkability and bikeability
shopping ■ Multi-level public parking would be great investment
■ I enjoy the variety of food&nature of the bars. Being
able to use the courthouse lawn is lovely.
■ Small business vibe is wonderful,what we enjoy about
Denton
■ Events on the square,eclectic eateries.
■ Independent dining,walkability, music,small town feel
■ Want to see more:outdoor eating areas outside of
restaurants;more bike parking on the square proper,-
wider sidewalks;prioritization of people rather than
cars to ensure a pleasant experience for people visiting
the square.
■ I'd like to see more sidewalk cafe style dining.
■ More outside activities
■ More places that have a upper level open areas for
dining
2. Are taller buildings (5-11 • - appropriate portion of Downtown D- •n?Taller buildings may su
Transit-Oriented Development(TOD)around the DCTA station.
Responses
Yes No
■ Yes x4 ■ Keep new tall buildings several blocks from square
■ Are taller buildings appropriate?Yes,definitely outside ■ More green space in downtown if possible. What's the
a one-block radius of the courthouse square., provided plan (if known)about the empty space next to Jupiter
they are quality buildings. House.
■ But, shouldn't overshadow current downtown look. ■ No 5-10 stories within 4-5 blocks of courthouse
■ If you are talking further out,yes. Near the square, no. ■ No. Keep building. Don't need a'Denton'skyline
DCTA area would be ok. ■ Nope
■ Near the transit Traffic Concerns
■ Near transit ok, not by square ■ How would you manage traffic flow?
■ Perhaps well-off the square ■ Parking would need to be provided by the developer to
■ Possibly, but needs to fit into the setting. take heat off the congestion;Traffic and congestion
■ Sure. If the design of these buildings blends well with Needs to be considered carefully.
the existing buildings. ■ New builds should be parking self-sufficient, i.e. no
■ Taller buildings near the DCTA station and the railroad resident parking on the street necessary
tracks most definitely. ■ Not a fan-would make traffic more horrific.All the apt
■ Without sacrificing green space and green buildings that are going up all around Denton,and the
infrastructure new traffic in the downtown area, make it impossible
■ Yes but limited. Not more than 10-12 stories. ■ Zoning should also be amended to push for a smaller
■ Yes but off the square, by the transit would be ok parking to resident ratio to encourage walking
■ Yes more rooftop
■ Yes next to train station
■ Yes, building height should not be restricted in Denton.
■ Yes, but off the square.
■ Yes,we need some higher building are needed.a
Parking garage is needed.
■ Taller closer to dcta but would need to put parking
internal or underneath
■ Yes, but you likely won't see anything taller than 4-5
story 5-over-1 mixed use construction until much later
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because it's just not cost effective.You can't wave a
magic wand and make something economically
feasible.
■ Yes, nearer the train station would be good location for
taller buildings
■ Yes, people-scaled density is appropriate. Mixed use as
well.
■ Yes,taller building by transit
■ Yes,taller buildings near transit is appropriate.
■ Absolutely,taller buildings with apartments in all price
points would be a good idea
■ Larger scale buildings with affordable rents would be
appropriate.Apartments close to the Atrain station
would be best.
3. Should the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone(TIRZ)for downtown be expanded?TIRZ reinvests property tax
dollars from the TIRZ area into projects which support the TIRZ.
Responses
Yes Needs More Information/No Opinion
■ Direct correlation seems better than general fund ■ Don't know enough to answer
dump, but yes,with explicit plans ■ Expanded how? More money? Larger area?
■ Focus those funds to areas south and east of square ■ I don't have enough info about the TIRZ to have an
■ Focus,focus,focus tirz dollars opinion
■ Yes ■ I don't know what that means
■ Yes,with a plan. ■ I'd need more info on the current status of TIRZ and
■ Perhaps, I would need more detail on the specifics projects and value before weighing in on whether it
■ Possibly. Would want to see a comprehensive plan first should be expanded.
on what is proposed. ■ TIRZ: w/r/t capturing tax in incremental value--how is
■ With specific identified priorities this different from general taxation?Are you just
■ Seems to me that Downtown will expand and grow. earmarking funds for certain reasons?
makes sense to have that growth reinvest in itself,so ■ TIRZ: I don't know enough about this to give a
you with careful policies and procedures developed response.
No
■ If more buildings are built,could we consider how we
could incorporate using clean energy for powering
those buildings or the downtown area, like putting solar
panels on rooftops of new buildings?
■ No x4
■ No expansion
■ No, but perhaps there could be new TIRZ areas
■ No.This was discussed forever when developing
current TIRZ. Expand it&you create a money-grab not
for the intended purpose.
■ Small business are stressed as it is.
■ Not as is. If there is a solid plan.
■ Only if part is used for improvement of no horn train
crossings and bridges
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Infrastructure
Background
Background information presented for infrastructure included an overview of:
■ 2020 Mobility Plan update
■ Gateways and beautification, such as street trees, undergrounding overhead wires, and identity signage
■ Water/sewer capital improvements
Polling
The following are the action items related to infrastructure from Denton Plan 2030 and the responses provided from
participants.
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 243: "Promote infrastructure capacity improvements to support infill development,
over new line extensions that expand the geographic coverage of the city's infrastructure systems. Work
proactively to identify gaps in existing infrastructure to support connectivity of existing networks and reduce
leapfrog development. Anticipate future growth needs by oversizing water and wastewater distribution lines to
meet future development. Upgrade infrastructure for treated water transmission and inflow/infiltration
infrastructure improvements into newly developed areas. Continue to require residential and commercial
developers to pay to extend water distribution infrastructure to service development areas."
Retain, still valid: 76%
Revise, still valid: 24%
Remove. 0%
Responses
■ Yes, green building should be encouraged
■ Yes! consider the environment
■ Tree City for a reason
■ Yes to protected bike lanes for the 50K students at the two universities in Denton.
■ Green infrastructure is important to include in planned improvements to manage stormwater also
■ 380 through town will continue to be a problem for through truck traffic
■ Reuse lines where feasible to provide sustainable alternatives
■ Why don't we start with having new subdivision roads wide enough to both park cars and have room for thru traffic.
New roads are to narrow for both traffic and parking.
■ Infrastructure improvements before development is critical-now mostly not considered until after the fact
■ Also agree with a bypass
■ I think truck route is northern Loop 288
■ Definitely promote infill--more sustainable from an environmental and economic standpoint.
■ Absolutely we should focus on making the best use of the existing roadways by promoting infill development.This
is the most efficient use of our tax dollars.
■ Infill is better for long-term maintenance costs.
■ Always support infill and prohibit leap frog
■ Definitely prudent infill infrastructure over new
■ Need to oversize line extensions.
■ New development roads are almost impassible,too narrow for safe passage
City implemented impact fees to account for replacement of existing capacity&for new development.We aren't
competitive with other cities as it relates to new master planned developments
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■ City need to help with cost to develop where they have gaps
■ The plan doesn't seem to address infrastructure for Train no-horn crossings and bridges
■ Improve what you have first before expanding or new infrastructure.otherwise,you will always play catch up to
improvements
■ Agree with a plan
■ A way to have a well-utilized truck bypass would be beneficial on 380
■ Agreed, need to see a specific plan before I can support it.
■ The land taxes on our property have almost doubled between 2020&2021 with NO change to land or building - I'd
hope that there was a plan for this gouging
■ The train noise for Denton is not an asset and needs addressed
■ Yes, absolutely 0
■ Yes, beautification costs money
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item#59: "Establish guidelines for gateways as part of future development to highlight
community points of entry and promote the Denton brand and its quality of life."
Retain, still valid: 78%
Revise, still valid: 15%
Remove.8%
Responses
■ It's not roads or land related think it might also be helpful to think about our infrastructure around wi-fi and access
to the web
■ 380 and 35 intersection must be addressed immediately
■ It seems that the current planning has promoted suburban sprawl rather than inf ill. Infill is extremely important.
■ Agree x4
■ Always remember,once you develop or build on open space,you can never recapture
■ I've had grave concerns about the development down N. Bonnie Brae and the intensity of that development with
the new high school and several high density developments on a 2 lane roadneed to clean up several entry points.
ft worth drive for example
■ Main gateways are TxDot roads&ROW.They have to work with us to accomplish &we've been trying for years
■ gateway from Decatur side 380
■ Maybe we should not try to master plan and develop every empty piece of land
■ Access off highway needs to be addressed
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item#138: "Revise and implement the Denton Mobility Plan to be consistent with the
Future Land Use Map(FLUM) and Preferred Growth Concept. Revise the Denton Development Code and related
development standards to be consistent with the updated Mobility Plan. Incorporate complete street policies and
public realm design guidelines and streetscape standards consistent with Community Character goals, Context-
Sensitive Streets,and the proposed Urban Design Plan."
Retain, still valid: 69%
Revise, still valid: 29%
Remove.3%
Responses
■ Tax dollars are not save when developers charge the end user for the cost to fill where the city has not keep up
with growth
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■ Green spaces are important-especially if they are community-focused like parks, playgrounds,community
gardens etc
■ If possible zone entry zones for attractive businesses, not storage areas, manufacturing,etc.
■ Use native trees and plants for beautification.
■ Sustainability should be a priority
■ Agree x3
■ Mobility plan needs to be a fluid document though, not set in stone.
■ Need to update FLUM with how areas will actually develop so streets and infra structure is correctly sized and
planned for.
■ Complete streets,which should also include context-sensitive design overall
■ Agree x1
■ Several mobility plans have been reviewed-which one are you talking about?Some plans require eminent domain
to be achieved.
■ Can you share the plans for development north of 380 on Bonnie Brae. It's not on the future City plans for the
future street/sidewalk development
■ Preferred growth should reflect pedestrian interconnectedness, preservation of green space(especially Oak trees),
and compatibility with idea that parks are within a 10 minute walk anywhere in the city.
■ Enforce that all traffic studies are conducted with land use consistent with the Future Land Use Map instead of
deviating from that. Using made-up land use assumptions incompatible with our FLUM creates a self-fulfilling
situation where plans incompatible with our comprehensive plan drive infrastructure,and then development
follows that infrastructure which is incompatible with our comprehensive plan.
■ Continue with the walkability/bikeability goals
■ Flum needs updated, Denton is still zoned for too much large industrial
■ Very interested in making sure streets are right-sized and right options for the area
■ Are there any plans that address investing in/expanding our libraries?
■ There does not seem to be any consideration to getting mass transit to high job density areas outside of Denton or
downtown dallas. Legacy West/121 corridor and Lake Vista has tons of jobs not served by DCTA
■ Agree x2
■ Want to encourage infill with less auto traffic and more pedestrian and bike usage,as well as public transit. Less
suburban sprawl.
■ 1 appreciate that we can provide input but these are complex question that we have not been able to prepare for.
Seems we are not really able to answer these with any deeper thought on such
■ The real skeleton in the closet is that City Fathers want to develop all vacant land into high density sub divisions
instead of its rural nature. Keep some land rural with acreage lots as mentioned in the 2030 Plan
■ Is city staff familiar with Strong Towns (strongtowns.org) and are they integrating those ideas into plans like the
Mobility Plan?
■ The mobility plan should follow the city plan (especially the 2030 rural fringe plan) not the other way around.
■ Rural fringe and smooth transition to it seems to get glossed over
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Chat Questions
The following are the questions that were posed to participants and the responses that participants provided through
the Zoom chat function.
1. Where should the City focuscapital
Employment/Industrial0 Established neighborhoods?
Greenfield/newgrowth
Responses
Established Neighborhoods Other
■ Established neighborhoods ■ Idiots hill
■ Promote infill/established neighborhoods ■ Focus capital investments in the areas that bring in the
■ Established neighborhoods and employment areas. Fix most tax revenue for the city or that have the most
sidewalks and roads in existing neighborhoods. Make it potential to bring in more tax revenue.
easy to get to employment. ■ We need to spend all of the bond money from bonds
■ Established neighborhoods. street flooding especially. we've sold already on streets&pipes we showed the
■ Start with established infrastructure in order to support citizens before they voted. $100 million plus
infill. still loads to do there. ■ Agree with spending current bond money
■ Established neighborhoods for infrastructure-leave ■ Where is the need greatest? is there infrastructure that
rural fringe the greenfield area it is needs to be upgraded to prepare for infill?
■ Established neighborhoods. Need good foundation to ■ Yes, protect rural fringe.
grow from ■ Spend where you get greatest RO1
■ Infill and Greenfield ■ Prioritize preservation of green space especially
■ Neighborhoods mature post oaks that cannot be replaced
■ Established neighborhoods and infill ■ Yes on green space
■ Existing established neighborhoods and northwest ■ Some capital investments should be viewed through a
corridor of 35 and 380 to 288 with road access public service lens and not solely based on Roi
■ Established residents/neighborhoods.Take care of ■ We know special challenges will surround all new
what it here now. Business will grow itself. development of northeast Denton, north of 380 and
■ Do a better job of maintaining existing neighborhoods east of 428. Many limitations there need careful
■ 2 areas:current neighborhoods/infill and employment. planning
Employment/Industrial Areas
■ Employment and higher paying jobs
■ Employment/Industrial area.
■ City focus of capital investment? Should be in center
city,established neighborhoods and downtown. Want
to preserve rural fringe for diversity of land use and for
recreation.
■ More/betterjobs= more revenue
■ Employment,then established neighborhoods
■ Employment/Industrial areas.
■ Employment/industrial
■ Employment then neighborhoods
■ Employment to attract corporate investment and not
so much heavy industries
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2. What can - .. - to improve walkability,transit,and bike access in the City?
Responses
Public Transit Infrastructure Connectivity
■ Improve multi-modal transportation by incentivizing ■ Actually build the infrastructure and connect it to
better land use.that puts places closer together. where people want to go?
■ We need to promote and work with DCTA ■ Connected trails and park space/greenspace
■ Meager public transit needs improvement ■ Build and maintain sidewalks. Build and maintain bike
■ How to improve walkability,transit and bike access? infrastructure. Make parking paid to discourage it(but
ensure adequate public transit options providing real must also provide decent alternatives)
connectivity. Bike lanes. Multimodal designs. Bike ■ To the city-overpasses or under to avoid going over
trails,etc. the loop or 380
■ Better public transit routes and longer schedule ■ The bike lanes we have put in don't connect.We need
■ There should be an audit of current public to stop putting in segments that don't connect&get
transportation like buses to see where improvements one complete line done
should be made to make them more useful for people. ■ Bike lanes and sidewalks
■ Also,though,transit isn't really a City issue as it's ■ Little connectivity
owned by DCTA ■ How to improve walkability,transit and bike access?
■ If you want to attend evening events downtown you ensure adequate public transit options providing real
can't take public transportation connectivity. Bike lanes. Multimodal designs. Bike
■ Safe connection between DCTA center and both trails,etc.
universities. ■ Dedicated bike lanes,separate to pedestrian walkways.
■ Would the A train ever expand north? as a pedestrian it can be intimidating sharing walkways
■ A-Train has plans to expand as far as Pilot Point with cyclists,and cyclists need a space away from
eventually motorized traffic
■ Create new ways to cross the barrier that is the rail line ■ Bike infrastructure isn'tjust one line. It's a network,and
along roselawn it take building lines at a time(or in big chunks)that
■ Better talk to dcta. they are going to on demand bus make a network.
service ■ Well planned Bike and Pedestrian corridors
Traffic ■ Link existing paths, new ways to cross barriers to
■ Traffic enforcement. Highlight intersections biking (crossing 35E on south side of Denton), rail lines
■ Reduce speed on all roads between south Denton and UNT area
■ Optimize the traffic lights. Promote better various ■ Bike lanes standard when roads are built. Have a plan
forms of public transportation. Leverage the A train. to make them interconnected so you create a network.
More pedestrian trails. Better traffic control for ■ Fragmented cycling infrastructure(and lack of it)
commercial/truck flow ■ Connect sidewalks more trails like Katy Trail in Dallas
Other ■ Invest more money in sidewalks, protected bike lanes,
■ Again, I'll mention Strong Towns,they have a wealth of and bus frequency.We can't build it without the
information on these questions and show the negative funding.
consequences of poor road design ■ Where possible,shaded paths too-especially in the
■ Create commercial clusters supporting grocery hot summer months.with good access to water&
shopping,etc. connected by transit. bike and trash receptacles
pedestrian ways.This would promote less auto traffic ■ Incentivize employers to install cycling facilities
and more sustainable travel means. ■ Please make bike lanes and more roundabouts
required for new larger developments
■ More bike lanes,especially in the quick growing north
Denton. More/improved sidewalks. Many have
degraded.
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3. Where are Denton's gateways?What can be done to enhance these gateways?
Responses
380 Trees/Nature
■ 380 coming from Decatur,380 coming from McKinney ■ Trees
■ Agree x1 ■ Less watering, maintenance
■ Need to work on 380 from the west ■ Could have a wildlife,wildflower,and artists retreat
■ 380 and 288 ■ Denton's gateway is more the city atmosphere itself.
■ 380 at 35 already ruined by Rayzor Ranch.We have a TREES!
tendency to eliminate natural features then name the ■ Not want a big hideous signage. like the idea of
development for them. landscaping. trees and art could set the scene
■ 380 east and west. 377 north and south. dallas drive. ■ Plant more trees
highway 77 ■ I like that median plantings are being transitioned to
35 native plants
■ Anything coming off of 35. Shouldn't be a traffic jam ■ Or a wonderful wildlife and wildflower space.
passing through but look inviting ■ Agree x4
■ Razor ranch concept needs to expand across 35 west ■ Emphasis on native flora &fauna
side so that area can be developed more and create a ■ We've a whole crop of Texas master gardeners in the
gatewayjust north area to guide native plant usage
■ Fort Worth Drive between 35 and Eagle. as you come ■ We have a boatload of money siting in the tree
down the hill,you get a view of the courthouse. could mitigation fund paid by developers. Spend it on trees at
be fun to art up gateway TxDot entry points
University ■ 377 to have more trees
■ University/380 between 35 and 288:All businesses ■ Agree,gateways should not be a sea of rooftops.
should have landscaping Allee's of trees.
■ Agree x1 ■ Soften the entries with landscape along roadways
Development. Music/Art
■ All the"ranch"and"farm"developments that aren't ■ We are having a hard time spending public art bond
ranches or farms funding. I chair the bond committee
■ With all the chain stores you can't tell if you're in ■ Music and art instead of tax breaks for large chain gas
Denton or Dallas. Some theme in special signage on stations.
380 and 35 ■ Something music related might be nice.
■ Emphasize the beauty of the rural areas around ■ Some transitory art to signal entering a new area for
Denton. Hold off on high density developments that drivers to revise the speed they're going. eg. Caroll&
crowd entrances to Denton. Hickory street to signal that you're entering Downtown
■ Agree x1 ■ Sculpture is great idea to of k to Denton arts history
■ It doesn't help to have developers plunking their ■ With the 35 development soon to occur on the north
promotional signs along the roads side of Denton...380 exit...how about working with
■ Gateways shouldn't be sea of dense development roof TxDOT on art/or something on 35 like the UNT
tops signage.
■ Agree x1 Denton Character
Other Transportation Considerations ■ Make it unique to Denton
■ A-train station ■ Also,gateways are fine, but as many have said there,
■ Our gateways might be more impactful if some of we need something that matches Denton's
them slowed traffic to give people a chance to notice uniqueness. We don't need a slick looking gateway
things instead of speeding through. that looks like you're entering Prosper or Southlake.
Southlake Example ■ FM 428, Gateway to horse country. Keep high density
■ Southlake does this well developments out of this rural corridor.
■ Southlake is interesting because their rural areas still
FEEL RURAL!
■ Yes,Southlake
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■ Good planning,Southlake Other
■ is this another question about signs,etc.as people ■ Gateways are nice but I would rather focus our
come into Denton? resources on the previous discussed topics. Don't want
■ Agree on Southlake to stretch out too thin
■ controlled growth is important x 2
■ I'd settle for doing something with GTM
■ many of us work from home, not just due to covid-
times
■ The Square/Downtown should be celebrated and I
can't think of any existing gateway that does
that/direct people to that area
■ cowering/shared space Stoke has been a disaster.
City funded competition with private landlords. Gov't
sponsored incubator spaces have not succeeded
■ growing too fast-we can't keep up
■ Agree x1
■ Sorry, but I don't think this is very important. Denton's
identity is about the small town feel of it. Horse
country. Not rooftops.We do not live in Frisco on
purpose.A sign doesn't matter.The sigh of,ah we
must be in Denton.
■ business landscaping is accommodated in the
development code for new developments
■ ft worth drive has improved but needs more
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Economic Development
Background
Background information presented for economic development included an overview of:
■ Economic Strategic Plan,which was approved in March 2021
■ The preferred growth concept related to economic activity
■ Employee commuter inflow-outflow
Polling
The following are the action items related to economic development from Denton Plan 2030 and the responses
provided from participants.
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 35: "Conduct a market feasibility study to identify target industries. Work with the
Chambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureaus to increase Denton's visibility among identified
target industry employers and their trade organizations."
Retain, still valid:44%
Revise, still valid:47%
Remove. 9%
Response
■ Economic Development Polling Q1
■ We seem to have interest in nature. Developing more green spaces and healthy,sustainable areas. Keep Denton
Beautiful! Don't overcrowd;work for better air quality!
■ as a business owner in Denton,the economic development support is sorely lacking
■ Yes thoughtful growth makes this area nice for both existing and future residents. it feels like more of a come one
come all strategy now
■ We do not live in Frisco on purpose.
■ those percentages are essentially unchanged. not enough difference to draw conclusion from. I agree we should
focus on creating jobs but we have to incentivize employers to locate here
■ It might be nice if Denton had a botanical garden like Dallas and Ft worth does.
■ Revise,the stats show that the current plan is not working
■ we need to be open to many types of employers, not so focused like previous(aerospace)
■ Agree x1
■ does not appear to be effective.
■ Revised with focus on white collarjobs too
■ Revise, not a warehouse district
■ focus should be towards more corporate jobs to provide more job opportunities to University graduates and
residents
■ Housing is also needed for middle management/executives/professionals/professors to attract businesses to
locate here.
■ Let's support the growth of independent businesses in Denton rather than recruiting outside companies. Our
independent businesses are an essential part of what makes Denton special.
■ Agree x1
■ do scenario planning to examine alternative scenarios
■ Its also possible that the plan itself is viable but that it simply isn't being used
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■ I would want to know upfront what type of industries that we want to investigate: blue vs white collar
■ we're committed to employing locally,and would love to be able to do more
■ +10000 to not Frisco e
■ Should not be a heavy industry/warehouses only
■ just landed a corporate hq using existing warehouse
■ Businesses will grow themselves here if the environment is attractive on many levels.
■ It has to be all levels of jobs from call center/warehouse up to medical/high tech manufacturing/software
development
■ One of the biggest things I tell people about Denton is you can do everything you need to do with a local company.
Restaurants especially! :-)
■ Depends entirely on the caliber of jobs in those nodes
■ Agree x1
■ Denton can make the choice on how it wants to grow
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 36: "Build partnerships between industry, local K-12, and post-secondary
institutions (specifically TWU and UNT)to design training programs to provide the workforce for the identified
target industry employers and entrepreneurs, including Denton Enterprise Airport."
Retain, still valid: 69%
Revise, still valid: 26%
Remove. 6%
Responses
■ Need to include North Central Texas College x4
■ One of the greatest assets of Denton is the universities(inc NCTC).
■ government needs to stay out of that&let industry&educators do what they do. City needs to focus on the things
it should like infrastructure etc.
■ Also,the importance of trade schools
■ revised to look at types of industries
■ agree/revise,target industries seems focused
■ talk to disd. creating lagrone academy at atc. planning another cte campus in next 5 years
■ As a former leader of a large local business,the partnerships with UNT were very valuable providing an excellent,
trained personnel pool to hire.
■ You need to market to bring employers here that can take advantage of UNT and TWU and NCTC graduates.
Buccees and warehouses won't do it
■ +1 on partnerships, regardless
■ internships for students often lead to jobs
■ Hard to see how Universities can really make programs that are specific to Denton. Do we produce graduates that
can here yes, but putting money
■ Denton money into that seems silly
■ I feel it is an unspoken necessity to provide before community and business relationship
■ Research labs have also provided extremely beneficial partnerships
■ How about successful alums of these schools,they have lived here and choose to grow their businesses outside of
Denton... what's keeping them from investing and building in Denton?
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 38: "Develop public private partnerships to ensure adequate space for the growth
of small businesses,entrepreneurs, and spin-off local businesses of the target industries' larger employers."
Retain, still valid: 72%
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Revise, still valid: 25%
Remove. 3%
Responses
■ Stoke has not been a good public/private investment. Small business
■ Don't just do this through public partnerships.Also seek ways to ease regulation to allow more ground-up small
business growth.
■ Agree x2
■ "partnerships"can mean many things. City should not be leasing space or comporting with private landlords. See
previous comments on Stoke
■ public/private partnerships can be beneficial, but shouldn't constrain innovation
■ Denton needs to take advantage of new market tax credit funding.
■ Agree x1
■ Small business thrives with less regulation
■ Agree x2
■ Who is going to do this?Who has the resources to do the marketing and recruiting?
■ it needs to be balanced,again revised to what types of industries and there is not enough larger business to keep
the graduates from our students
Chat Questions
The following are the questions that were posed to participants and the responses that participants provided through
the Zoom chat function.
1. Where • the city locate • • . •
Responses
West Development Considerations
■ West on 380 ■ Be sure to provide public transit connectivity to where
■ West x3 people live.
■ West and north Yes,westward. ■ one of the challenges is that there has been a lot of
■ Expand in airport area and west. 'land banking',and purchasing land is far more
■ west of 380 and-1 35 expensive than it should be,which constrains
■ West-rail, highway,airport access. businesses ability to invest in new infrastructure
■ Right now.West and North. But how would that look in ■ Allow small-scale retail in way more places than
10 or 20 years?What other factors outside of our currently. Including neighborhoods.
realm would affect that? ■ Agree x2
■ Agreed with the trend to push industry westwardly.The ■ Otherwise, neighborhood friendly employment should
further west the more interruptions by fracking pads. try to be integrated into residential areas to help
■ West of 1-35. This area is covered with gas wells, not promote walkability.
suitable for housing ■ anywhere there are gas wells since nothing else can be
■ Agree x2 built x2
Airport FLUM
Expand it where it already exists.Airport&west loop ■ The FLUM needs revised.
288 expansion ■ The ideas on the current FLUM are valid.
■ Airport good location for business expansion
■ Airport area
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2. Thinking of Denton's assets, what kind of employment should the city pursue?
Responses
Employment Related to Higher Education &Higher Skillsets Natural Environment
Jobs that require a higher level of education Make the most of our natural environment to the
■ To take advantage of the universities here north.wildlife and wildflower preserve/artist
■ college kids can only find restaurants and warehouse, retreat/natural center.
ranch jobs or heavy industry, when they graduate they ■ Agree x2
leave Denton to places like Frisco and mckinney Energy
■ jobs that employ our university graduates ■ clean industries that need space and corridors-like
■ That is a tricky question to me. It takes a bit of Tetrapac and Peterbit
everything to make it work for everyone.That said, ■ Alternative energy x2
jobs that require a higher skill level . Location Considerations
■ diversity of skill and experience is good ■ Taking advantage of our location at the meeting of 35F
Tech/Arts/Medical and 35W and being closer to Oklahoma.
■ Tech and arts-both are important. Other
■ Tech ■ Employment is good. Businesses that want to be here
■ I think computer engineering along with semiconductor will find a way to make it work
manufacturing ■ i would not want to focus any particular employment
■ Medical as well. options. a community requires all facets
■ arts, music, maybe computer technology, medical.
■ All jobs.Jobs are great.
■ Cyber security is a huge growth industry ■ Agree X4
■ corporate office campuses.those are high paying jobs
with people who enjoy culture&entertainment
could3. In what ways partnerships with universities beenhanced?
Responses
Incubators and Research Parks Quality of Life
■ Incubators.. for start ups ■ If Denton is an attractive place to live and work,
■ A&M has a research park that UNT/TWU/NCTC can because growth has been carefully managed, people
collaborate on will want to live here and businesses will want to
■ in the sense that UNT/TWU/NCTC could build a employ them.
research park to develop new technologies ■ Agree x2
■ partnerships with companies' research with our own ■ Better civic engagement with our"short term"
universities research facilities and staff residents from the universities
Jobs ■ business to the university activities. Utilize grants to
■ not city role as it relates with educators/employers .. promote training,technology,etc.
but we could offer financial incentives for the right kind ■ Protect them from large national competitors setting
of jobs. up shop near by
■ listen to the university students and align to the ■ Their are SO MANY smart people who would love to
degrees that are being earned be more involved in their community. I know TWU
■ encourage/incentive large employers' wants to really commit to Denton. Wildlife and
suppliers/vendors to co-locate here. Peterbilt has done wildflower preserve could have music venue too. Get
that for years without prompting or financial incentive science folks, history folks, music folks,art folks,
■ Provide job opportunities post graduation to keep the business of parks and natural resources,etc..
students in the area. Clean energy and technology. Other
■ Enhancement of partnerships? Reach out to ■ Get the university's to do a presentation to the city on
employers to provide internships,jobs,joint research, how they think they could/want to help the city.
etc. and in return gain greater support by local
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■ Can the Chamber of Commerce connect with business
school and create a better partnership there?
■ Help universities place student interns = promote that
as an incentive to locate here
■ Promote skills that would help Denton and the North
Texas region grow responsibly and thoughtfully.
Sustainability,Surveying Tech, GIS, Engineering.
Connection to resources they may be unaware of
(PACE financing, state and federal grants,etc)
■ Frisco is doing an excellent job...creating tailored
programs like sports mgmt
■ Increased access to innovation and cutting edge
technologies
■ firstly, getting a good understanding on the specific
schools of education&focus would help employers to
find opportunities
4. What is something that could help support small business development and growth?
Responses
Development Process Infrastructure
■ Better neighborhood zoning so small businesses can ■ physical infrastructure such as roading, public
be located in neighborhoods transportation and internet
■ Agree x1 ■ Maybe a low-cost program to help businesses utilize
■ Wave impact/building permit fees for small business technology better
■ Reduce regulation makes small business grow Growth Considerations
■ permitting process ■ That grows should be controlled and slowed
■ Incentives ■ Denton has a choice on how much—and where— it will
■ City staff that can shepherd a novice business owner grow.
through the regulatory process Local Businesses
■ fast track permits process for small business ■ Maybe city should prioritize their contracts with locally
■ perhaps, if fast track favors infill first owned companies?Preference points?
■ Small businesses: less regulation is good. ■ bigger employers drive growth in smaller employers.
■ Allow more small-scale businesses in more places, Bring big employers to town &let the business
including neighborhoods. ecosystem work.
Rent ■ Ensure downtown business are all local and not chains
■ controlled rent, many business fail due to high rent Other
■ Help with initial lower rent if using rehabbed buildings ■ Expand your digital archives and digital resources for
not currently used small businesses.Also,your business center needs
■ Limit how much physical space(buildings, land,etc..) some attention,staffing and physical building.
one company can own, particularly downtown. Some ■ land banking just leads to unsustainable business
companies are buying up space and then raising costs and death of small business
rents, driving local businesses out. ■ connections to resources to assist with growth
■ Partnerships with our universities to promote young
entrepreneurships
■ Promote Denton as a great"home to work from"
■ Agree x1
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New Growth Areas
Background
Background information presented for new growth included an overview of:
■ Growth in Denton, including population projections
■ Population density changes between 2010 and 2018
■ Housing cost increases
Comments
■ Can't we control and limit some of this growth?
■ Not if the proposed use is allowed by right for the zoning
■ No.The primary growth is not from the universities.
■ trying to limit growth only stimies business
■ Controlling growth is important.
■ What% is rental and%owner occupied?
■ housing growth still needs to be focused on building community
■ . . . Quality over quantity for Housing. Many of these landlords are getting away with providing subpar Housing.
■ you're not stating this correctly. only 4% is multi-family over 20 units
Polling
The following are the action items related to new growth from Denton Plan 2030 and the responses provided from
participants.
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 26: "Promote conservation (clustered) development in rural areas,with
permanently protected open space in conservation easements, as an alternative to large lot development."
Retain, still valid: 64%
Revise, still valid: 27%
Remove. 9%
Responses
■ Definitely preserve open spaces!!! Seek"conservation development",as 2030 Plan promotes..
■ Incentivize protection of tree stands in those areas
■ Unfortunately this would likely be abusedjust like the current ddc
■ It's critical to consider existing wildlife. Plans should include wildlife corridors
■ Agree x2
■ This question seems to be a bit of a catch-22.Why not write it as protect rural areas- limit high density housing in
rural areas.
■ All open space is not equal and paying into the tree mitigation fund doesn't have the same benefits as mature trees
■ executive home and large lots help ensure a rural and financial diversity that Denton is missing
■ So unbuildable spaces are preserved and the rest is developed
■ The open space surroundings combined with a fun downtown is what is special about Denton. Should be
preserved.
■ What developers are calling"cluster'housing is really not cluster housing.
4 Wildlife corridors!!
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■ If we're going to increase housing,we need to really think about sustainability, if we're going to be taking away
green spaces.
■ Something is fishy in that pie chart data from ACS. 9%of our housing stock is definitely not in triplexes and four-
plexes.
■ 40 foot lots do not make quality living. Require much more open areas, more trees,more bike paths of new
developments
■ Preserve ESAs and watershed. No high-density developments.
■ Agree x1
■ ....that#is way off
■ embrace the growth and expand wisely. growth is coming let make's it high Quality
■ Agree x2
■ Trees,wildlife, parks, recreation (hiking, biking in rural areas) are important assets for the rural fringe,which need to
be preserved.
■ beware of"alternative" ESA's
■ yes but should encourage community permaculture and offer lessons to grow food
■ Infill!
■ We will look into the pie chart accuracy Thank you
■ Second to sustainability. Economic (per Strong Towns)and environmental.
■ I agree with community comment. Cramming a bunch of low quality houses (especially low energy efficiency) is
not good for Denton or for the people who move into those homes.
■ Green space is crucial for community physical &emotional health
■ Maybe Denton could become the"greenest city in Texas".
■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 107: "Develop parks and open space adjacent to residential areas,community
facilities,commercial centers, and the universities to link areas together via green space,and creating
opportunities for outdoor access, and physical activity. Partner with developers to secure parks and open space
in all new residential and commercial centers to ensure adequate green space and multi- modal connections
between developments."
Retain, still valid: 91%
Revise, still valid: 9%
Remove. 0%
Responses
■ Note that bike trails are poorly connected, if connected at all. Connecting the green spaces should be done.
■ Remove the option for developers to pay a fee instead of putting in proper green spaces
■ Agree x5
■ this is a better use rather than trying to retain huge amounts of rural lands that are not being used
■ Greenspace= Quality of life=desirable to live here.
■ green space is good but you can't double-dip&require developments to have 30%greenspace on site&also pay
for public parks in close proximity. all those extra costs lead to crappy product on the ground
■ They are only required to put in 5%currently I believe
■ Green spaces are huge assets to the community: Consider how important Central Park is to New York City! Takes
great foresight and preservation in the face of great development pressure.
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■ Denton Plan 2030 Action Item 32: "Partner and collaborate with developers to provide sufficient workforce
housing to meet market demands and diversify housing choices and increase stock of owner-occupied small
residential units."
Retain, still valid:47%
Revise, still valid.- 37%
Remove: 17%
Responses
■ If the Denton Sustainability Commission (Committee?) has reviewed Denton Plan 2040,where can I find their
comments?
■ A developer's pocket park within a 10 minute walk is not a substitute for a usable backyard
■ quality development is still possible while retaining beauty and environment. regardless of industry
■ This needs to be changed to promote infill development,vertical development downtown, in my view.
■ townhouses are excellent affordable options
■ There is plenty of cheaper end homes. Denton needs more middle of the range homes... I can't find houses my new
employees like and would live in.They buy elsewhere and commented [commute] instead
■ Revise,taking into account the rise in telework and employers and employees may not reside in even there same
state, let alone city
■ Agree x2
■ Review mandatory parking minimums to allow more of this type of housing and make it more affordable.Too
much forced parking makes the housing more expensive.
■ Commute
■ focus should be on affordability
■ Let the market decide the amount of parking.
■ Critical to have affordable housing as part of the conversation on the front end of each development
■ Consider Strong Towns approach.
■ It seems that current demand are people living in Denton and commuting to Frisco/Dallas/West Lake
■ Require minimums for Imi housing if incentives received
■ the"market"will buy what is available/built
■ "partner&collaborate"are good feeling words, but what it really means these days is"make them build something
nice&rent it cheap".The math has to work or nothing gets built. If you want affordable housing let the market be
free&more expensive stuff will get built,forcing average properties to lower their rents. If supply is short nobody
reduces their rent
■ There is a desperate need for affordable housing in Denton. But there should be strict guidelines on the quality of
housing so these new homeowners don't get hurt.AND develop them as a community.
■ Affordability and availability while still focused on ownership. Owners have skin in the game in terms of community
than a renter.
■ Why developers? Why not have zoning for owner-built/occupied fourplex?
■ We do not want to look like Frisco! Sea of roofs is all you see.
■ Just curious how are we defining affordable housing?
■ this might be a stupid question, but how much alignment and cross referencing has there been between this plan
and the current development code(updated 2020)
■ Granny flats or adus
■ I've never seen current studies on where the new and newer Denton residents work.Which office or department
has that information?
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Chat Questions
The following are the questions that were posed to participants and the responses that participants provided through
the Zoom chat function.
important1. How agricultural preservation?
Responses ■
Important Importance for Food
■ extremely ■ Considering the importance of reducing the distance
■ without agriculture,we'll al starve to death in our new food should travel...very important
affordable 40 foot lot homes ■ Urban agriculture can also solve many of our current
■ Important food insecurity issues
■ Very important ■ Would investing in Community gardens constitute as
■ SUPER IMPORTANT agricultural preservation?
■ Greenbelt preservation is critical Development of Agricultural Land
■ important but need to balance ■ Based on the number of farms and ranches that go
■ agriculture means to grow or use the land for actual under the'dozer,clearly not important
production, many"ag"places sit vacant or are While some growth is inevitable, retaining the ag feel
unusable spaces of the town is very important-and will distinguish us
■ If alternative is a master planned development with tiny from other spaces.VERY important.
lots Other
■ It is extremely important and part of Denton's character ■ is City proposing to purchase these areas?
and heritage. ■ We just introduced a new code. no need to overhaul
Importance for Sustainability that now as it seems to be working other than some
■ Agricultural preservation? Hugely important to minor amendments to encourage urban infill projects
preserve the character of Denton for posterity. Helps ■ So preserving land to actually grow stuff?
provide sustainability in a "green sink" ■ Balance to everything we want.what is most
■ sustainable farms! important and what are we willing to trade for it? I do
■ Given our air quality issue, I would think public health not know enough about agriculture preservation and it
would be a consideration for keeping as much green as effects to be able to say one way or the other at this
possible point
Importance for Natural Environment ■ If Denton is to stay distinct from surrounding
communities,we need to retain some of our ag feel.A
Important for wildlife for sure. sign at the entry won't make us distinct.
■ Very much so. It provides a buffer against development ■ What agricultural should we prioritize?
to natural spaces. It's also part of our heritage. ■ urban gardens are a way to balance
■ Select the green areas to be preserved by their
importance to environment.
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2. How important is open space in new developments? Is enough open space currently provided?
Responses
Importance Open Space as Community Spaces
■ important And no not enough and not evenly spread.There are
■ Very very important some green space/park desert of the city
■ open space is extremely important.We need more. ■ open space is good, but it needs to be attractive and
■ Open space is very important. More is needed. meet the community needs. It should be a community
■ Important. Not enough being provided. If we continue gathering place rather than just green space
to take away these spaces then we'll be a crowded ■ There is not enough open space for any of our varied
city health needs, much less fitting in with the ecology of
■ It's always important,and there can never be enough the area.
■ We could make Denton a national example for Open Space Preservation
sustainable ag. We have limited opportunities to preserve the open
■ Agree x2 space left in Denton proper and it should be prioritized
Open Space in Neighborhoods ■ open space is important to me. I'm not a fan of already
■ Very important but does not seem to be provided in "unbuildable/undevelopable"areas being allowed in
new neighborhoods those percentages
Open Space as Denton Character Other ■ Agree x1
■ Very important to have open space. This is the ■ open space is being provided now with the current
character we want. Can be in different forms, but code
primarily park space and in some areas preserved by ■ Especially east of the loop
rural zoning. p y p
■ When I moved here 20 years ago I came in 380 and ■ Open space is important, but it should be more than
saw the longhorns. Oh, I thought, I am in Texas. I miss just easements, retention ponds,floodplains and
those longhorns! unbuildable land.
■ Open space is important for the overall feel of ■ Le. along loop 288/shady oaks
neighborhoods and community vs a crowded ■ example, under major power lines
environment and it takes many forms ■ Unbuildable land is different from open space
■ Agree x4 ■ current code requires a ton of open space
Open Space for Food ■ many spaces go unused and communities have no say
■ it's important, but allow the community to use the on its use
space,for example urban gardens, perma-culture for ■ Yes, large open spaces.This is Texas!We need to
growing food etc. improve air quality.
Development Considerations
■ the denser the development,the more open space is
needed
■ you have to consider the economics.You want more
open space,you get fewer building sf so rent is higher
or cost to buy is higher
■ Razing the property at 380, removing the longhorns
and calling the development Rayzor Ranch is exactly
the kind of development I was referring to earlier.
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3. Should new developments be required to provide housing diversity?
Responses
Yes No
■ Yes x6 ■ Required diversity? Not necessarily. But there should
■ yes allow more townhouses be incentives to encourage housing diversity, especially
■ Yes to avoid barrack looking neighborhoods like we see more affordable housing units.
in other cities ■ No, but if this is included it should be required to
■ yes,avoid cookie cutter development include both ends of the spectrum..... not just cheaper
■ Yes, different sized lots, different setbacks, different end
architects. Three variations on the cupola on the roof FLUM and Zoning Considerations
or a dormer is not diversity. I wouldn't consider highly ■ Require new developments to provide housing
standardized Robson Ranch diverse. diversity? NO,that is the role of zoning and the FLUM.
■ yes. Diversity intentionally ■ Diversity is important for the town in totality, but that
■ more could be added for sure should be done by area. The FLUM should determine
■ Especially since we have a large population of students where the diversity should be. I do not think we want
to see 5-story residential towers in the rural area.
Diversity ■ yes, but following P&Z and flum
■ Diversity should be more than just style: size,cost are criticial ■ Currently diversity is required by the Denton code
■ new developments should be congruent with the Market Considerations
neighborhoods/areas they intend to abut. Continuing ■ The market is not taking care of it.
with the smooth transition from city center to rural ■ The market does NOT take care of the need,especially
fringe if those driving are focused primarily on ROI
■ great neighborhoods in Denton are architecturally ■ the private markets address the needs that exist. City
diverse govt should not be doing that.You will exclude quality
■ How do you define housing diversity in this case? developers from coming here.That's OVER=REACH
■ How would you manage housing diversity from a city ■ encourage developers to build the housing that there is
level? demand for, not dictate to them what individual house
■ new developments should be congruent with the types they must build next to each other
neighborhoods/areas they intend to abut. Continuing
with the smooth transition from city center to rural
fringe
■ Quality
■ Architectural diverse!T
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Responses
Infill Infrastructure
■ infill x6 ■ existing infrastructure is a must!!
■ infill &where we have quality infrastructure west ■ New growth should be focused along existing
■ Infill and south west roadways and infrastructure. Infill needs to be easier
■ infill and west than it currently is.
■ Infill first.Avoid new planned communities. ■ north, no area to the south. East is blocked by lake.
■ Infill or towards existing built communities West can't be built due to gas wells
■ New growth focus? infill and to the west Growth Concerns
■ please focus on areas that need infill and get rid of the ■ I think we grew enough.We don't need to grow any
train horn nuisance in Denton!! more. More growth means less green space and
faster garbage filling up the landfill
balance between infill and new development with a
■ That could be considered a loaded question. I believe a ■ Respect the smooth transition outward from existing more focus on infill plan
Downtown Natural Preservation
■ preserve green space x2
■ Downtown ■ Preserve more of the cross timber's area that is
■ Downtown, Infill. near current housing unique
West
■ To the west also
■ West
5. What are your thoughts or solutions on neighborhood compatibility near universities?
Responses
Housing Business Considerations
Allow more missing middle housing by right. Near-campus areas might be an opportunity to
■ Agree x2 support smaller-scale businesses?
■ No expanding enrollment without providing on-campus Development
housing ■ Stop building in those areas.
■ Universities should foot the bill for residence halls ■ focus on reinvestment and incentive for
rather than shifting to private companies improvement of older and Unimproved existing
■ Neighborhood compatibility near universities? Support buildings
the universities;encourage them to provide housing on ■ High rises on campus
their campus. Provide a transition zone. ■ allow larger projects on major roads(bonnie brae,
■ The universities need to be better neighbors with the eagle,etc. but not interior like scripture etc.
existing neighborhoods in their pursuit for student ■ Build west of UNT
housing Other
■ The conflict with the student housing is because the ■ I am not sure on that subject. Has any city manage
universities themselves do not provide enough housing this successfully and, if so,what did they do?
options for their students.
■ Universities should build more housing especially that
junior seniors would live in
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Other Questions and Comments
Participants were able to provide comments in the chat function of Zoom throughout the presentation. The following
are questions and comments that were provided outside of the polling and questions exercises related to the four
special topics.
Participation
I'm fascinated by the ways we all agree and then vary our thoughts.
y Thank you very much for talking with us and asking for,and listening to,our views.
■ thank you for the opportunity and the open, interested approach you seem to have with this process
Future Public Involvement
■ I agree with earlier comments that I hope you will offer this-or a similar session-to our Spanish-speaking
people of Denton.
■ And our African American neighbors
■ More community meetings needed
■ Lots of people don't have Zoom
■ Reach-out to many different communities.
■ This is a process of the connected, not a real outreach
■ Meetings at MLK Rec Center as they are opened up.
■ More community meetings are definitely needed. Ryan High had graduation tonight. Parks&Rec was also
hosting a Zoom meeting at the same time as the Comprehensive Plan.
■ When will more community meetings be scheduled? For Denton Plan 2030 there were NINE community
meetings over six months,one of which was in Spanish?
■ I am worried about the lack of representation from our minority communities
■ Is there a link that can be provided of previous recordings of the Phase conversations?
■ the Denton 2030 Plan had a meeting in Spanish. Why not for this one?
Next Steps
During the presentation,additional opportunities to engage in the comprehensive plan update process were described.
These are the same exercises that were presented during the first community meeting and continue to be available on
the project website and on Discuss Denton,the City's public involvement website. These include the following
exercises that are currently available on the project website:
Issues and Opportunities Mapping Exercise
Participants can identify where in the community there are issues and opportunities and can type in a description of
the issues and/or opportunity.
Visioning Exercise
For this exercise, participants can provide their thoughts for a Vision Statement for the Denton Plan 2040. The Vision
Statement will be the inspiration and set the tone for the comprehensive plan update. Participants can fill out a fill-in-
the-blank option and/or write in their own vision statement on the project website.
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Council Requests for Information
Council Member Requestor�,. .77— Summary of Request Staff Assigned
Council Member Beck 05/16/21 A resident has concerns about entrance and exit traffic safety at the intersection of Spring Valley @ Becky Diviney,Rachel Wood, Development Services Public Staff is investigating and will provide information
1 380.Can I get a brief near-term expected mobility plan change statement to provide to him for this Scott McDonald Works-CIP
region between 288 and Mayhill? In addition,could we comment on the traffic safety of this
intersection and any plans for CoD or TXDOT to mitigate the safety issues he describes?
2 Mayor Hudspeth 05/20/21 Authorize staff to re-negotiate this ordinance with UNT staff and then brining it back to the city Becky Diviney Public Works Staff will schedule this during the June 15 pending Council request
council for approval before it auto-renews. work session
3 Council Member Beck 05/21/21 Could I please get a copy of the full Windsor/Nottingham all-way-stop traffic investigation? Becky Diviney Public Works-Traffic Staff will provide information to the Council Member during a
meeting.Meeting is scheduled for June 18.
4 Council Member Armintor 05/27/21 At the next possible work session, I'd like to make a 1-minute pitch request for a work session on Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's Office Staff will schedule this during the June 15 pending Council request
updating and editing our Council Rules and Procedure(Sec.2-29)for maximum public benefit. work session
5 Council Member Beck 05/27/21 Can staff help to clarify resident questions about the Windsor project? Rachel Wood Public Works-CIP Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information in the
June 11 Friday Report
6 Mayor Hudspeth 06/01/21 Can staff contact local grocery stores(Kroger,ALDI,Windo)to ascertain interest in setting up a Jessica Rogers Economic Development Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
periodic mobile store at Robson Ranch?
Council Member Armintor 06/03/21 I'm proposing a brainstorming work session to get Council's direction on ways in which we can Scott McDonald Development Services Staff will schedule this during the July 20 pending Council request
updating our tree ordinance to better preserve our cities'irreplaceable urban forests and be more in work session
line with our preservation goals and values.Under a higher-bar tree ordinance,developers could
7 still seek exceptions to the rules from Council(and from Planning and Zoning)if they wish,but it is
more transparent and effective to have a tree ordinance that truly reflects Council's high standards
on tree preservation than for councilmembers to vote no to proposals that are following the current
tree ordinance but don't meet Council's high standards for preservation.
8 Council Member Armintor 06/03/21 I'm proposing a 1-minute pitch for a work session on making city boards and committees more Catherine Clifton, Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Staff will schedule this during the June 22 pending Council request
inclusive and accessible for the public to serve and participate work session
Council Member Armintor 06/05/21 Can traffic engineering do an analysis of the intersection at Robinwood and Greenwood and Becky Diviney Public Works-CIP Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information in the
9 propose a fix or fixes to minimize the likelihood of such dangerous situations?Stop signs,speed June 11 Friday Report
bumps,or other possible solutions?
10 Mayor Hudspeth 06/05/21 Can staff reach out to the resident who inquired about landlords'accountability in residential Catherine Clifton Legal Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
neighborhoods?
Council Member Davis 06/07/21 Speed and auto accidents continue to be a major resident concern on Ector St.Ultimately the Becky Diviney Public Works-CIP Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information in the
neighbors would like to see bump-outs at each intersection.But funding for those is unlikely.In the June 11 Friday Report
11 meantime,can we install plastic traffic bollards/delineators at each intersection,at the ends on the
"fog lines."This would be an inexpensive way to visually narrow the intersections,reduce speeds,
and encourage drivers attentiveness..
12 Council Member Beck 06/07/21 Could I get an in-person or zoom/teams meeting with staff about Traffic Safety/Traffic flow? Becky Diviney Public Works-CIP Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information.Meeting
is scheduled for June 18.
Council Member Armintor 06/07/21 1 want to bring back my 1-minute pitch from 2019(or was it 2018?)on prohibiting income Dani Shaw Community Services Staff will schedule this during the July 27 pending Council request
13 discrimination for housing for veterans.Staff has already done the prep work for it,and my request work session
remains unchanged from the last time I brought it forward.
14 Council Member Armintor 06/07/21 I'm writing to request a staff report on whether a mineral oil alternative like this(below and Antonio Puente DME Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information in the
attached),could reduce the fire risk at substations near residences. June 11 Friday Report
15 Council Member Beck 06/07/21 Will staff provide a near-term timetable for when she might expect construction for the University @ Becky Diviney Public Works-CIP Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information in the
Nottingham construction improvements?Is it under control of CoD or TXDOT? June 11 Friday Report
16 Council Member Armintor 06/08/21 Can staff write a report on the accommodations for boards and commissions members? Ryan Adams Public Affairs Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information in the
June 11 Friday Report
Council Member Davis 06/08/21 Two part request. 1)Can we get an update on the whereabouts of the alligator near the intersection Randi Weinberg Animal Services Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
17 of Crawford Rd.and 1-35W,as well as our plan for keeping tabs on the alligator,and what activities
might trigger a capture and relocation of the animal?2)Assuming the alligator remains in the area,
can the City run a naming competition on social media?
Council Member Maguire 06/09/21 1 am requesting a work session for Council to revisit the issue of a comprehensive non- Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Staff will schedule this during the June 15 pending Council request
discrimination ordinance for the City of Denton.Discussion can include protections against work session
discrimination based on sexual orientation,gender identity,sex,race,ethnicity,national origin,
18 religion,disability,age,and veteran status;and protections against discrimination in the areas of
housing,employment,healthcare,and public accommodation.Since staff already did quite a bit of
work on this topic last year, I am also requesting that the information compiled by staff regarding
other Texas cities'non-discrimination ordinances be included in an upcoming Friday report.
Council Member Davis 06/10/21 The Troop 65 Scout Hut in Evers Park has developed a severe termite problem.Since the Scout Scott Gray Facilities Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
19 Hut is on a perpetual land lease from the City,would it be possible for the City to assist in the
termite treatment?
20 Council Member Beck 06/10/21 Could someone in staff update me about the sign topper project(with R. Hunt),any related efforts, Scott McDonald Development Services Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
progress,or barriers,etc.
Council Member Maguire 06/10/21 A resident has asked me if it is legal for them to chain coolers full of water to stop signs for Frank Dixon Police Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
21 members of the public to have access to drinking water. Is this something that a resident would be
allowed to do?
22 Council Member Maguire 06/10/21 Can staff provide the Planning and Zoning Bootcamp slidedeck to Council? Hayley Zagurski Development Services Staff is compiling the information and will provide in an upcoming
Friday Report.
23 Council Member Armintor 06/10/21 Can staff provide information about emergency access to Bell Ave. Kenneth Hedges Fire Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
Council Member Armintor 06/11/21 I'm writing to check in with City staff to ask if there is any truth to the word I keep hearing from Gary Packan Public Works-Parks Staff is reviewing the request and will provide information
24 constituents experiencing homelessness that the public outdoor outlets keep disappearing from
Quakertown Park.
One-Minute Pitches Approved
PrepareCouncil Member Requestor One-Minute Pitch Summary Staff Assigned I Department Comments Action Required ISRIWS Date Scheduled Estimated Staff Time to
Mayor Pro Tern Davis I am requesting a work session to discuss directing to the Public Art Committee to establish a city- Gary Packan Public Works-Parks Approved during the April 13 Pending Request work session Develop with Public Art This project is currently in process TBD
led public-private partnership which would fund and commission a signature public art installation at Committee
1 Rayzor Ranch Park,more specifically a fountain commemorating the history of the land and Rayzor
family while also providing an opportunity for free water play.(Please included the attached photo of
Rotary Fountain in Spokane,WA in the presentation)
2 Mayor Pro Tern Davis I would like a work session on revising our PID policy.Specifically to better define Economic Jessica Rogers Economic Development Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session Staff is finalizing the information,and will schedule a work TBD
Development and to discuss residential requirements. May 11. session
3 Council Member Armintor Requesting a one-minute pitch to replace the format of the one-minute pitch system Stuart Birdseye City Manager's Office Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session TBD-Council Retreat 15-20 hours
May 25.
4 Council Member Meltzer Requesting a one-minute pitch regarding form-based zoning Scott McDonald Development Services Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session Draft Presentation Received-Tentatively scheduled for TBD
May 18. August 3,2021
5 Council Member Beck Council,Committee,Commission,and Board Officer Nominations and voting process(Ranked Aaron Leal,Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session Staff is working on the required information for this work TBD
Choice Voting) May 25. session and will schedule once it is finalized
6 Council Member Maguire Requesting work session on a City initiative to increase COVID vaccine access. Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session May be discussed during ARP work session presentation on TBD
May 25.New work session agenda ID:21-1224. June 22.
7 Council Member Armintor Can staff hang a Pride flag at City Hall for Pride Month,and possibly certain other city-owned Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's Office Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session A work session is scheduled to discuss on June 15,2021 TBD
properties where U.S.and TX flags are displayed? June 8.
8 Mayor Hudspeth I'm requesting a one-minute pitch to gain consensus to review the committees(relevance& Catherine Clifton,Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session Staff is working on the required information for this work TBD
viability). June 8. session and will schedule once it is finalized
Council Member Davis I am requesting a work session for Council to consider giving direction to amend the sign ordinance, Scott McDonald Development Services Approved during the Pending Council Request work session on Work Session Staff is working on the required information for this work TBD
9 creating exemptions for 1)"off premise signs"adjacent to a business property,or within a certain June 8. session and will schedule once it is finalized
distance,without requiring the business to obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy;and 2)wall signs
that are closer in function to murals and serve as public art.
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1 2 3 4 5
Nb Council Nbeting 8:00 am Agenda Commkec
8:30 am—DEDC
3:00 pm-Health&Building
Standards
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9:00 am—COE-Cancelled 2:00 pm-2nd Tuesday 11:00 am—EDPB 10:00 a.m -AAB
11:30am—CC Special Called Session
5:00 p.m.P&Z 3:00 p.m Health&Buikling
1:00 p.m.CC Denton Housing Commission Standards Comnssion
Auth Board of Commissioners
4:00 p.m.Zoning Board of
Adjustment
6:00 p.m P 83t Beautification
Board
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
9:00 am—PUB 2:00 pm-CC Work 9:00 am-Nbbility 3:30 p.m.Health&Building 9:00 am—CDAC-
Session Committee Aeting Standards Comnssion Cancelled
Cancelled-3:00 p.m.
Historic Landmark 6:30 pm-CC Regular 3:00 pm-Animal Shelter 12:00 pm—HSAC-
Comrrtission Session Advisory Cancelled
5:30 p.m.Library Board 3:00 CoPwD(Special
Called Mg.)
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9:00 am-Traffic Safety 10:00 am-CAC 11:00 a.m.Development 3:00 pm- Board of Ethics 10:00 am-Audit/Finance
Commission Code reviewCoimmittee
2:00 pm-4th Tuesday
Session 5:00 p.m.P&Z Commission
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9:00 am-PUB Nb Council Nbeting 11:00 a.m.Development
Code Review Committee
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Nb Council Luncheon No Council Nbeting
4th of July Holiday
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9:00 am—PUB Nb Council Aeting 11:00 am-EDPB 9:00 am-CDAC
5:30 pm library Board 5:30 pm-AAB 12:00 pm-HSAC
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2:00 pm-CC Work 9:00 am-Nbbility
Session Committee Nbeting
6:30 pm-CC Regular 11:00 a.m.Development
Session Code ReviewComnutee
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9:00 am-PUB 2:00 pm-4th Tuesday 12:00 pm-T1RZ No.1
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6:30 pm CC Regular
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Luncheon
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9:00 am PUB 2:00 pm end Tuesday 11:00 a.m.EDPB 3:30 p.m.library Board
Se ssion
5:30 p.m.Library Board 5:30 pm-AAB
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11:30 am Traffic Safety 2:00 pm CC Work Session 9:00 am Nbbil ty 9:00 a.m.Community
COmnllsslon 6:30 pm CC Regular Comtr ittee 1Vbeting Development AdvisoryConnivttee
Se ssion
12:00 p.m HSAC
11:00 a.m.Development
Code ReviewConmittee
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Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday,June 22,2021 2:00 PM Council Chambers
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M.IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer, and Council Members Vicki Byrd, Brian Beck,
Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor will be participating in the June 22, 2021 work session, closed
meeting and meeting in person or via video/teleconference.
AS OF JUNE 14, IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS MEETING.
FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION,SEE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS DETAILED BELOW.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Citizens will also be able to participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings,
citizens are only able to comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment
on a single agenda item.Public comments are not held for work session reports.):
• Virtual White Card — On June 22, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant's name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
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• By phone — Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller's information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller's information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item,no matter the method.
• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street,Denton,Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-453 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding FY 2021-22
preliminary budget and departmental budget presentations for Parks and Recreation, Fire,
HR/Risk/Health,Tech Services/Public Safety Dispatch and Police/Safety.
B. ID 21-1066 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 021 -
Water System Operations: Rate Structure.
C. ID 21-684 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the possible merger
of the Community Development Advisory Committee and the Human Services Advisory
Committee.
D. ID 21-562 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information for:
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended,or as otherwise allowed by law.
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1. Closed Meeting:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED. --
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the `Public Power Exception'). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act,including,without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Special Called Meeting has been taken by Council
may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A — V). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. ID 21-1150 Consider approval of the minutes of June 8,2021.
B. ID 21-326 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 7205 for Utility Scale
Wind Energy for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 7205).
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-).
C. ID 21-767 Consider adoption of an ordinance regarding Frame Street Closure for the Denton Police
Department Facility and City Hall East renovations; and providing for an effective date.
D. ID 21-966 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Community Food
Center to provide Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
funds for public facility improvements in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of
funds not to exceed$439,483; and providing an effective date.
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E. ID 21-818 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Affordable
Housing Corporation to provide HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for
rehabilitation of four (4) rental units located at Mill St. in Denton, Texas; authorizing the
expenditure of funds not to exceed$98,532.98; and providing an effective date.
F. ID 21-1144 Consider adoption of a resolution by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the
amendment of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) program year from August 1 through July 31,
to October 1 through September 30; and providing for an effective date.
G. ID 21-1076 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc, amending the
contract approved by City Council on October 16, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$1,200,000.00, amended by Amendments 1-2 approved by Purchasing, said third
amendment to provide professional engineering services for the Southeast Denton
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project and program management services for the
completion of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Bond; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-042 - providing for an
additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,257,254.00 with the
total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,457,254.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval(-).
H. ID 21-1193 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a fifth amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the
contract approved by City Council on December 5, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $1,529,180.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 approved by City Council
and Purchasing; said fifth amendment to provide additional professional and construction
services for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Phase 11 project; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6305 - providing for
an additional fifth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $229,777.00, with the
total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,219,307.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval(-).
I. ID 21-1194 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
Prime Controls, L.P. for the maintenance and service of the Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) system within the Water Production Department; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7494-1 -
awarded to Prime Controls, L.P., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2)
additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$400,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-).
J. ID 21-1195 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
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VWR International, LLC, for the purchase of laboratory supplies for the Water
Production Department and the Municipal Laboratory; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7549-1 - awarded to VWR
International, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year
extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed $150,000.00). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval(-).
K. ID 21-1198 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the development of the
City's Wastewater Master Plan; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7574-003 - Professional Services Agreement for
development services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $2,025,100.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval(-).
L. ID 21-1199 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
Azteca Systems, LLC, for the purchase of Cityworks licenses, an Enterprise Asset
Management (EAM) solution that tracks repairs, inspections, and services of City's assets
to be used by Technology Services, Parks and Recreation, Water Utility, and
Wastewater Utility departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7545 - awarded to Azteca Systems, LLC, for one (1)
year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5)
year not-to-exceed amount of $460,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval(-).
M. ID 21-1200 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the
City of Denton and Pavecon Public Works, LP, to provide construction services for the
Bonnie Brae Phase 2 Project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7118 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount
of$369,455.29 for a total contract award aggregated to $12,449,958.25).
N. ID 21-1201 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
North Texas Polygraph Services, for Section 5 - Polygraph Testing Services for the
Denton Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7571 - awarded to North Texas Polygraph Services, for
three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
five(5)year not-to-exceed amount of$50,500.00).
O. ID 21-1202 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, for Section 1 - Psychological Testing Services for
the Denton Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 7571 - awarded to Pepper Psychological Services,
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PLLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions,
in the total five(5)year not-to-exceed amount of$57,625.00).
P. ID 21-1203 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an Interlocal
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) under the Government Code, Chapter 791.001, to authorize the City of
Denton to adopt a contract with NCTCOG for Nearmap's Aerial Subscription Service;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7662-
award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG), in the (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$49,000.00).
Q. ID 21-1204 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. for the supply of Electric Utility Station Service Voltage
Transformers for Denton Municipal Electric to be stocked in the City of Denton
Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (IFB 7695 - awarded to Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., for three (3) years, with
the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of$750,000.00).
R. ID 21-1213 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the
contract approved by City Council on July 17, 2012, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$435,701.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by the City Manager, City
Council, and Purchasing, said sixth amendment to provide engineering and inspection
related services for the Capital Projects and Water Utilities Department for the North
South Phase II and III 36-inch/42-inch Water Transmission Line Project; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 4978 - providing
for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $619,840.00, with
the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,672,411.60). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval(-).
S. ID 21-1214 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Bird Advocacy and Consulting, Inc., to provide government
relations services to the Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA) on behalf of the City of
Denton, as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7727 - Professional Services Agreement for government
relations services awarded to Bird Advocacy and Consulting, Inc., for one (1) year, with
the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of$117,000.00).
T. ID 21-1108 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute a Contract of Sale with K&C Triple Crown Partners, LP. for the
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sale of a 0.449 acre tract of land located in the Robert Beaumont Survey, Abstract No.
31 and the William Neill Survey, Abstract No. 971, and known locally as 414 West
Parkway Street, for a purchase price of $750,000.00; authorizing the City Manager to
execute all documents necessary to consummate the sale, including a special warranty
deed; authorizing the City Manager to carry out the duties of the City pursuant to the
Contract of Sale; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date.
U. ID 21-1163 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
their designee, to execute of a Contract of Sale with Burch Family Farm LTD. for the
purchase of approximately 400 acres of land located in the J. W. Withers Survey,
Abstract No. 1343, in the James Severe Survey, Abstract No. 1164, in the BBB & CRR
Survey, Abstract No. 196, and in the W. M. Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1087, City and
County of Denton, Texas, for a purchase price of $6,000,000.00; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor;providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
V. ID 21-1148 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics,
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee,
Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, Health & Building Standards
Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee,
Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning
Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Traffic Safety Commission,
and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-1105 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, a Texas
home-rule municipal corporation, appointing a Primary Member and Alternate Member
as official voting representatives to the current unexpired terms to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments' Regional Transportation Council; and providing an effective
date.
B. ID 21-1223 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Management Services and
Operating Agreement with Our Daily Bread for the management and operations at 909
N. Loop 288 to provide services to people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of
experiencing homelessness at the facility located and to execute a Lease Termination
Agreement for 300 S Woodrow; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date.
C. ID 21-1164 Consider nominations and appointments to the Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board(Downtown TIRZ).
D. ID 21-1216 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2020-2021 budget and annual program of services of the city of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Customer Service Fund of one hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars ($125,000) for the purpose of increasing funding for the P.L.U.S. One Utility
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Assistance Program administered by Interfaith Ministries.
E. ID 21-1197 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the construction of the Public Disposal Facility for the Solid
Waste & Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (CSP 7568 - awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount $2,526,832.34). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
F. ID 21-1196 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with
Hammett Excavation, Inc., for construction of the Perimeter Landfill Gas Header,
Perimeter Road, and Waterline Extension for the Solid Waste & Recycling Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP
7567 - awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount
$3,641,940.06). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics,above posted.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/govern nent/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on June 18, 2021 in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of June 11,2021
Currently Slated Work Session Items
FY 2021-22 Departmental
Presentations:Finance;
15-June 2021 Economic Development;
[Regular]
Library;
Procurement/Compliance/ Non-Government related B&C 2021 Appointment Denton Energy Center-Leased
Warehouse flags Process Property Council Request
21-452 21-1242 21-865 21-1188 21-561
FY 2021-22 Departmental
Presentations:Parks and
Recreation; Fire;
22-June 2021 HR/Risk/Health;Tech Services
[Special] (includes Public Safety
Dispatch);Police(includes Internal Audit-Water Rate Community Services-HSAC
Safety) Structure and CDAC Council Request
21-453 21-1066 21-684 1 121-562
29-June 2021 No meeting-Sth Tuesday
Streets Fund
FY 2021-22 Departmental 21-854
20-July 2021 Presentations:DME;Streets;
[Regular] FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, Traffic;Engineering;Facilities; Denton Parks Foundation Internal Audit-Building
CIP&5-Year Financial Forecast Airport Annual Plan&Contract Permits Council Request
21-938 21-455 TBD 21-703 21-759
Internal Audit-Water
FY 2021-22 Departmental Production
Presentations:Solid Waste; 21-981
27-July 2022 Water;Wastewater/
[Special] Drainage;Fleet;Customer
FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, Service;Development Services Internal Audit-Water
CIP&5-Year Financial Forecast(includes Real Estate) ARP Funding Distribution Council Request
21-939 21-456 21-1054 21-982 21-760
2-August 2021 Budget Workshop
Luncheon 21-1087
Capital Improvement Program
3-August 2021 and Five-Year Finaancial
[Regular] Forecast DDC Tree Preservation Form-Based Code Council Request
21-457 21-1162 TBD 21-1088
Capital Improvement Program
10-August 2021 and Five-Year Finaancial
[Special] Forecast Council Request
21-458 21-1089
Capital Improvement Program
17-August 2021 and Five-Year Finaancial
[Regular] Forecast Council Request
21-459 21-1090
Capital Improvement Program
24-August 2021 and Five-Year Finaancial
[Special] Forecast Council Request
21-460 21-1091
Redistricting Update Stormwater Master Leak Adjustment Ordinance
August 2021 20-1661 21-557
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t- Construction Code Review TPID update ETJ-Lake Ray Roberts
M 21-735 TBD 21-738
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C ~ Southwest Park Master Plan
• � Dev.Districts Policy Manual Review
N M TBD 21-553
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O TBD TBD
5 Economic Development
Parkland Dedication& Programs and Policy
Development Ordinance Discussions
21-109 TBD
Council and Committee
Board Officer Ranked-Choice
3 Rayzor Ranch Public Art PID Policy Discussion One-Minute Pitch Process Form-Based Zoning Voting
o� (Davis) (Davis) (Armintor) (Meltzer) (Beck)
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cN City initiative to increase
COVID vaccinations Flag Discussion Relevance of Committees Off-premise Signs
(Maguire) (Armintor) 1(Hudspeth) I(Davis)
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures smartsheet
SCR June 14 - 20
Street/I ntersectiorm- Description Department Department Contact
Bell Ave at Mckinney St 06/21/21 08/19/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
installing a new water main line
and services.
Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 08/20/21 09/03/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
installing a new water main line
and services.
Bell Ave Withers St Mingo Rd 08/21/21 10/02/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
3 installing a new water main line
and services.
Bell Ave Texas St Withers St 07/29/21 08/20/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
4 installing a new water main line
and services.
Carroll Blvd(SB) Stroud Highland 06/21/21 07/23/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
Sidewalk Repair.The process m
5 starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
F—Chebi Lane Old North Road Freedom Lane 06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavement Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
6 replacement and subgrade
improvement.
Edwards Desert Willow Forrest Willow 07/19/21 09/03/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets Robbin Webber
7 Sidewalk Repair.Remove the
pavement and install new
concrete.
Lido Way and Balboa Court Bell Avenue End 07/05/21 09/01/21 Full width pavement Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
8 replacement and subgrade
improvement.
Mistywood Lane Old North Road Craig Lane 06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavement Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
9 replacement and subgrade
improvement.
10 Windor Bonnie Brae Parkside Dr 06/21/21 07/05/21 18"SS Line Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Works Inspections
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2 Street Closure Report: Current Closures smartsheet
Street/Intersection From To losure Start Closure End
Date Date Description Department Contact
Amherst Dr Georgetown Dr Malone St 04/15/21 06/18/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
1 installing new water main and
water services.
Bell Ave McKinney Street Hickory Street 02/01/21 07/02/21 Closures starting 6/1/21. Engineering kyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com
Various traffic shifts will be
required at the intersection of
2 Bell and Oak(between
McKinney and Hickory)in order
to cross Bell with a new
drainage line on Oak Street.
Bell Ave Administration Dr Texas St 05/29/21 06/24/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
3 installing a new water main line
and services.
Bernard St Hickory St Chestnut St 05/31/21 07/14/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tobey Fowler
4 replacing the water main line
and services.
5 Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase Streets Seth Garcia
3
Boxwood at Chittamwood 3800 Boxwood 06/07/21 07/02/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets Robbin Webber
6 Sidewalk Repair.Remove the
pavement and install new
concrete.
Caddo Circle Champlian Cul v Sac 06/14/21 07/09/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. Streets Robbin Webber
7 remove failed sections of
concrete Sidewalk,remove,and
install new concrete
Carroll Blvd(SB) Egan Panhandle 05/31/21 06/25/21 Concrete Street Panel Repair. Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.cw
The process starts with m
8 Barricading the failed sections
of pavement,remove the
pavement and subgrade,and
install new concrete pavement.
Crestmeadow Street Windsor Bauer 05/31/21 06/18/21 Curb and Gutter Repair:The Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
9 process starts with barricading m
the failed sections and then
installing new Curb and Gutter.
10 Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 07/09/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Seth Garcia
Elm Street Eagle Drive (dead end) 05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will be closing Atmos Alice Province
11 street intermittently to replace
and relocate an existing gas
main and service lines
Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 09/04/21 Construction is set to begin on Engineering Kyle Pedigo
West Hickory Street between N.
Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in
October of 2020 and continue
12 through September of 2021.
Detailed lane closure
information is forthcoming
pending approval of the
contractor's phasing and traffic
control plans.
Mckinney duchess Glengarry 02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney-Mayhill Intersection Engineering Trevor Crain
This project is widening the
intersection and 600'each way
13 to match existing conditions
along McKinney.Also includes
water,wastewater,and
drainage improvements.
14 Nottingham Unversity(US380) 500 feet to the south 06/02/21 07/14/21 Milling and turn lane addition Engineering Dustin Draper
with a siganl upgrade.
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Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Closure End Description Department Department Contact
Date Date
Oak Street Bell Street UPRR Railroad 02/01/21 08/28/21 Adding drainage line to Oak Engineering kyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com
Street as part of the Downtown
Storm Sewer Project.
Scripture Bonnie Brae 1,300 ft.to the West 03/22/21 02/25/22 Reconstruct;Scripture from Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
Bonnie Brae to approximately m
1,300 ft.to the west.This
includes removal and
replacement of failed sections
of curb and gutter.Milling of the
old asphalt pavement and the
stabilization of subgrade and
the installation of new asphalt
pavement.
Phase I East Bound Outside
Lane
Phase II West Bound Outside
Lane
Phase III Middle Lane
Uland Railroad Rose 02/11/21 06/21/21 Wastewater collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
17 installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Walnut Street Locust Street Elm Street 05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will be Atmos Alice Province
18 excavating street to complete
replacement/relocation of their
existing gas main
Western Blvd Jim Chrystal Airport Rd 06/01/21 08/02/21 PH1-Installing sewer line Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
across Western from median to Works Inspections
19 private property.PH2-Median
removal,future pour for Turn
Lanes
Williamsburg Row Jamestown Ln Nottingham 06/22/21 07/13/21 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
20 replacing the sewer main line
and services from Jamestown
to the east 550 feet
Windsor Dr East Hanover DR Longfellow LN 06/01/21 06/30/21 Complete street reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
is being preformed.As shown in
21 the attached TCP the road will
be closed and resident only
traffic will be allowed from
Longfellow to Bristol ST.
Woodhaven Msitywood Emerson 04/05/21 07/14/21 This project will consist of the Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
removal and replacement of m
failed sections of curb and
22 gutter,the milling off the old
asphalt and base material,lime
stabilize the subgrade and the
installation of new asphalt
pavement.
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3 Street Closure Report: Completed Closures smartsheet
Street/Intersection Closure End Description —FDep,,tmet Department Contact
M IN 9 Date
Cat Tail Red Bud 03/29/21 05/14/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.The Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
process starts with Barricading m
the failed sections of concrete
Sidewalk,remove,and install
new concrete
Mckinney St Davis St 04/05/21 05/17/21 Wastewater collections will be Tiffany Sherrane
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
San Felipe Memorial 04/19/21 05/21/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.The Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
process starts with Barricading m
the failed sections of concrete
Sidewalk,remove,and install
new concrete
Thackery at Intersection 04/26/21 05/21/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
Sidewalk Repair.The process m
4 starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Chapel Dr Administration Dr 02/22/21 05/28/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
5 installing a new water main line
and services.
Hobson El Paseo 05/05/21 05/27/21 Mill and Overlay Carmel:The Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
street will be milled and the m
asphalt based course installed
6 in sections.Once this part of the
process is complete,then the
entire length of the street will
have the final asphalt surface
installed.
71 Lovell Normal 04/30/21 05/28/21 Loading Crane onto Jobsite Public Works Inspections stephany.trammell@cityofdento
Plumbago at Intersection 05/10/21 05/28/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
Sidewalk Repair.The process m
8 starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Nottingham Branch Crossing 04/09/21 05/31/21 Roadway reconstruction Engineering Trevor Crain
Kendolph Street Ave B 05/01/21 06/04/21 Contractor for the Carriage colton.garrett@cityofdenton.co
Square Apartments will be m
doing work on the North side of
the project which will require the
East bound lane of Eagle Drive
to be shifted to the north for
safety purposes.
This will eliminate the turn lane
in this area temporarily.
Please see attached TCP.
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