06.02.2025 Downtown Advisory Committee Minutesw
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m.
Committee Members Present:
Chris Wardlaw, Chair
Melissa Randle, Vice -Chair
Matt Nohr
Don Perry
Megan Brandon
Mike Pettis
Teague Griffin
Committee Members Absent:
Iris Meneley
Gavin Hernandez
Councilmembers Present:
Cameron Reeves
Chris Kern
Marcus Ray
MINUTES
Downtown Advisory Committee
Monday, June 2, 2025
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Executive Director
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Kurt Beilharz, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
2. Consider and act upon the minutes from the May 5, 2025, Downtown Advisory
Committee meeting. (RIB)
Melissa Randle made a motion and Matt Nohr seconded the motion to approve the
minutes from the May 5, 2025, meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
3. Comments from the Public.
There were no comments from the public.
4. Update and discussion on Downtown Improvement Projects.
a. Downtown Plaza (KB)
Mr. Beilharz presented an update on the Downtown Plaza plan, which includes
artificial turf, shade trees, overhead lighting, seating, and a row of shrubs along the
western property line The bid for artificial turf was awarded on June 10 in the
amount of $64,000. Trees have been ordered, and the concrete and irrigation work
will be done with a vendor with whom the Town already has a contract. Town staff
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will procure the overhead lights and seating. The total estimated cost for the project
is $105,000 - $115,000. The project should be completed by the end of summer
2025.
b. Additional Parking at EDC, Broadway, McKinley (CE)
Mr. Ewings presented an update on these projects. Plans have been submitted to
Oncor to relocate light poles. The Town will need to replace a wastewater line
before proceeding with the parking project. Final plans are expected within 30 days
and the bid process should take about 60 days. The estimated cost for the projects
is $435,000.
The Committee inquired whether the Town could survey the Town Hall parking lot to
see how much it is used. They also suggested placing temporary A -frame signs at
the entrances to Town Hall parking lot on Friday and Saturday nights. The
Committee concluded that it's possible that there is a public perception that the
Town Hall parking lot is too far away from Downtown, and people just don't want to
walk. Completion of the Downtown Plaza may help encourage the public to park at
Town Hall.
Mr. Perry shared information about the Prosper EDC project to build a parking lot on
their recently acquired 5th Street property. The Committee agreed with the strategy
of building surface parking now, with the ability to accommodate structured parking
in the future. The engineering firm is coming back to the EDC in six weeks, at which
time the EDC will make a decision.
Mr. Griffin noted that the City of Celina is building a 400-space parking garage in
Downtown Celina for $19,000,000, or approximately $48,000 per space.
Other suggestions for Downtown Parking included valet service, dedicated rideshare
spaces, and golf carts to shuttle people to downtown.
Mr. Canizares asked whether the Committee would like to pursue developing a
Downtown parking strategy. The Committee concurred.
c. Downtown Monumentation (RB)
The Downtown Monumentation plans are substantially complete. Olsson Studio is
waiting for information from the Town's Engineering Department on power access
for the four columns at Broadway and Main.
A Committee member inquired about restoring the Downtown Silos. Mr. Ewings
indicated it would cost approximately $2 million to stabilize and refurbish the silos.
5. Discuss proposed Parking Restriction Ordinance. (DH)
Mr. Hoover presented information on a proposed ordinance that would include a 12-hour
limit on parking in Downtown. He discussed potential enforcement procedures by the
Police Department or Code Enforcement. The intent of the ordinance would be to
prevent overnight or long-term visitors from the nearby apartment complex from parking
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Downtown. The ordinance could conflict with employees who work and park Downtown -
At least one Committee member was opposed to the idea. The Council may consider
the ordinance at a future Town Council meeting.
6. Discuss progress on the Downtown Master Plan Implementation Plan. (RB/MC)
Ms. Battle reviewed the six pillars of the Downtown Master Plan Implementation
Strategies: Political, Organizational, Regulatory, Physical, Financial, and Market. The
Committee was presented with all the implementation strategies for each pillar. Members
noted that of all the tasks, 10% are complete, 60% are in progress, and 30% have not
been started. For tonight's meeting, they decided to focus on the High Priority tasks that
have not been started. The Committee provided a recommendation on each task, and
they will continue the exercise over the next several meetings.
7. Requests for future agenda items.
No requests were made-
8. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. on June 2, 2025-
These minutes were approved on July 7, 2025.
Chris wardlaw, Chair
Robyn I
ttie, Executive Director
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