11.28.2017 Town Council Minutes2.
3.
ISPER
MINUTES
Meeting of the Prosper Town Council
OWN OF Prosper Municipal Chambers
108 W. Broadway Street
Prosper, TX 75078
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
Call to Order/Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order 6:00 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor Ray Smith
Mayor Pro-Tem Curry Vogelsang, Jr.
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Jason Dixon
Councilmember Michael Korbuly
Councilmember Kenneth Dugger
Councilmember Meigs Miller
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Staff Members Present:
Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Town Secretary/Public Information Officer
Terrence Welch, Town Attorney
Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development and Community Services
John Webb, Development Services Director
Alex Glushko, Planning Manager
Steve Glass, Deputy Director of Engineering Services
Leslie Scott, Library Director
Leigh Johnson, IT Director
Doug Kowalski, Police Chief
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Isaac Varela of Legacy Church led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and the
Pledge to the Texas Flag were recited.
Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
The Prosper Rotary Club and Lions Club Christmas Parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. this
Saturday, December 2 in Frontier Park. Make plans to arrive early, as portions of Frontier
Parkway will be closed during the parade. Community groups, civic organizations, scout
troops, and businesses will join in the fun. Proceeds from the parade will benefit the
Prosper Police Department's "Cops with a Claus" program.
The Annual Prosper Christmas Festival will be held in Frontier Park immediately following
the parade. From 3:00-6:00 p.m., families can enjoy a traditional hometown celebration
with food, activities, live performances, vendors, the Christmas Tree lighting, and
fireworks. Shuttle service will be provided from the High School to Frontier Park. More
information is available at www.prosperchristmasfestival.org
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The Prosper Fire Department is partnering with Cornerstone Assistant Network by
collecting coats for boys and girls of all ages this Christmas. Collection boxes are located
in the lobbies of both Fire Stations.
Councilmember Hodges congratulated the Prosper High School Varsity Volleyball Team
on winning the State Championship. The Prosper Football Team will play the next playoff
game this Friday, December 1.
4. Presentations.
Recognition of the Town of Prosper Police Department Chaplains. (DK)
Police Chief Kowalski recognized the Police Department's Chaplains, who provide
counseling services and minister to Prosper residents who are the victim of a crime,
involved in an accident, or otherwise receive assistance from the Prosper Police or
Fire Department:
Isaac Varela, Legacy Church
Cedric White, Heart Fellowship
John Herring, First Baptist Church of Prosper
Melissa Hatch, Prosper United Methodist Church
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may
be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff.)
5a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Town Council meeting.
(RB)
• Regular Meeting —November 14, 2017
Mayor Pro -Tern Vogelsang removed Items 5b and 5c from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dixon
seconded the motion to approve Item 5a. The motion was approved by a vote of
7-0.
5b. Consider and act upon approving the purchase of networking and virtual
server hardware for the Town of Prosper Town Hall/Multi-Purpose Facility,
from Weaver Technologies, Inc., through the Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Contract. (LJ)
5c. Consider and act upon approving the purchase of computer workstation
hardware, from Weaver Technologies, Inc., through the Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Contract. (LJ)
Leigh Johnson, IT Director, responded to questions from the Council regarding the
data design, port counts, and Wi-Fi access points for the proposed networking and
virtual server hardware.
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Mr. Johnson also responded to questions from the Council about the rugged
laptops to be purchased, noting staff's intent to provide the needed features at the
best value.
After discussion, Mayor Pro-Tem Vogelsang made a motion and Councilmember
Dugger seconded the motion to approve Items 5b and 5c. The motion was
approved by a vote of 7-0.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
The public is invited to address the Council on any topic. However, the Council is
unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this agenda. Please
complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the Town Secretary
prior to the meeting.
There were no Citizen Comments.
REGULAR AGENDA:
If you wish to address the Council during the regular agenda portion of the meeting,
please fill out a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the Town
Secretary prior to the meeting. Citizens wishing to address the Council for items
listed as public hearings will be recognized by the Mayor. Those wishing to speak
on a non-public hearing related item will be recognized on a case -by -case basis, at
the discretion of the Mayor and Town Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon an ordinance amending a
portion of Planned Development-26-Office/Industrial (PD-26-0/1) to a allow
gymnastics/dance studio as a permitted use on 50.9± acres (Prosper Business
Park), located on the northeast and southeast corners of Cook Lane and Industry
Way. (Z17-0017). (AG)
Planning Manager Alex Glushko presented this item before the Town Council. The
proposed PD amendment would allow for a gymnastics/dance studio as a permitted use
in the portion of the PD known as Prosper Business Park. Mr. Glushko reviewed the terms
of the PD amendment.
Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
With no one speaking, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dixon made a motion and Councilmember Dugger seconded the
motion to approve Ordinance No. 17-85 amending a portion of Planned Development-26-
Office/Industrial (PD-26-0/1) to allow a gymnastics/dance studio as a permitted use on
50.9+ acres (Prosper Business Park), located on the northeast and southeast corners of
Cook Lane and Industry Way. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
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The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m.
9a. Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development
incentives.
The Town Council reconvened the Regular Session at 6:33 p.m. No action was taken as
a result of Executive Session
DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
8. Consider and act upon an ordinance amending a portion of Planned Development-
41-Mixed Use (PD-41-MU), on 127.3± acres, located on the northwest corner of US
380 and Dallas Parkway, to facilitate a mixed use development (Prosper West).
(Z17-0014) (AG)
Planning Manager Alex Glushko presented this item before the Town Council. The Town
Council approved the zoning request on November 14, 2017, subject to several conditions
that have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance. Mr. Glushko reviewed the
revisions provided by the applicant, and answered questions about the various phases of
development. Town Attorney Terrence Welch clarified that the PD determines the
permitted uses within the development; however, the TIRZ Development and Financing
agreement outlines the timing requirements for development that determines the
developer's eligibility for reimbursement. Mr. Glushko confirmed that Town staff will
ensure that any appropriate rooftop mechanical equipment is screened according to the
Town's requirements. The Council expressed concern about the architectural features
and facade materials for structured parking within the development.
After discussion, Councilmember Miller made a motion and Councilmember Dugger
seconded the motion approving Ordinance No. 17-86 amending a portion of Planned
Development-41-Mixed Use (PD-41-MU), on 127.3± acres, located on the northwest
corner of US 380 and Dallas Parkway, to facilitate a mixed -use development (Prosper
West); further, Section H. 2. — Above Grade Structured Parking, of Exhibit C — Sub -District
Regulations, Building Criteria, shall be revised to read as follows:
2. It is the intent of this provision that the facades of surrounding buildings and the facades
of any parking structures within view of public streets shall be visually similar, with
construction materials being compatible.
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
9a. Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development
incentives.
9b. Section 551.072 — To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and
related thereto.
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The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
10. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the
Closed Session.
The Town Council reconvened the Regular Session at 7:46 p.m. No action was taken as
a result of Executive Session.
11. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
• Discussion on Water and Wastewater Design Standards (SG)
Steve Glass, Deputy Director of Engineering, briefed the Council on proposed
changes to the Town's Water and Wastewater Design Standards. A proposed
ordinance will be brought forward for Council consideration at a future Town Council
meeting.
12. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m., on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
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