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09.22.26 Town Council Meeting PresentationWelcome to the September 22, 2026, Prosper Town Council Meeting Call to Order/Roll Call Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Pledge to the Texas Flag. Pledge to the Texas Flag Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. Announcements Presentations. Agenda Item 1. Proclamation declaring October 6, 2026, as National Night Out. (MLS) Agenda Item 2. Proclamation declaring the month of October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. (MLS) Consent Agenda Agenda Item 3. Consider and act upon the minutes from the September 8, 2026, Town Council Work Session meeting. (MLS) Agenda Item 4. Consider and act upon the minutes from the September 8, 2026, Town Council Regular meeting. (MLS) Agenda Item 5. Consider acceptance of the August monthly financial report for fiscal year 2026. (CL) Agenda Item 6. Consider and act upon an amendment to Chapter 17, Financial Management Policy clarifying the calculation of the required Charter Reserve for the General Fund. (RBS) Agenda Item 7. Consider and act upon authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended Municipal Court Judge Agreement. (JJ) Agenda Item 8. Consider and act upon awarding RFP No. 2026-16-A for Fully insured Dental benefits insurance effective January 1, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents for the same. (TL) Agenda Item 9. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Collin County and the Town of Prosper for Animal Shelter Services for an initial term of four (4) years, with annual renewal terms of one (1) year, and an initial fee of $125,096 for FY 2026-2027. (RB) Agenda Item 10. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute Amendment No. 20 to the Interlocal Agreement between Collin County and the Town of Prosper for Animal Control Services in the amount of $119 ,775 for FY 2026-2027. (RB) Agenda Item 11. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between Geotex Engineering LLC, and the Town of Prosper, Texas, related to professional construction materials testing and observation services for the Craig Road (Preston Road to Fifth Street) project in the amount of $147,224. (AT) Professional Construction Materials Testing & Observation Services Agreement NTE: $147,224.00 Recommendation: Geotex Engineering LLC Agenda Item 12. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Development Agreement between Urban Heights at Frontier LLC and the Town of Prosper relative to Frontier Gateway. (DEVAGRE- 26-0007) (DH) Agenda Item 13. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeals on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Article 2.03(H)(8) and 2.03(I)(3)(g) of the Town’s Unified Development Code, regarding action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Preliminary Site Plans and Site Plans. (DH) Proposal Purpose: •Construct a 2,275 square foot drive-through restaurant and associated parking. History: •Planned Development-94 (PD-94) allows for three non-contiguous drive-through restaurants along University Drive and one along FM 1385 by right. Open Space: •Planned Development-94 (PD-94) requires consolidated open space within the entire development that satisfies the requirement on this lot. Recommendation •Town Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan. •Planning and Zoning Commission approved the item 7-0 on September 1, 2026. Citizen Comments Regular Agenda Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, individuals wishing to address the Council for items listed as public hearings will be recognized when the public hearing is opened. Agenda Item 14. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider and act upon a request to amend a portion of Planned Development-42 (Tract 16) and rezone a portion of a Commercial Tract (Tract 17) to create a Mixed-Use Planned Development on the Collin County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 147 and J. Yarnell Survey, Abstract No. 1038, Tracts 16 and 17, on 143.0± acres, located on the northeast corner of Dallas Parkway and University Drive. (ZONE-26-0009) (DH) The Marco Overview: The Marco brings a bit of Italy to Prosper with a lagoon at its core serving as regional stormwater detention and flowing from it are navigable canals. Along the Dallas North Tollway and University Drive, high-rise and mid-rise buildings will house office, retail and hospitality uses. The design features a public square, performing arts venue, hotel, and ground floor retail at the core of the development and along the water. Residential components will include multifamily and condominium structures, lower-intensity neighborhood of villas, townhomes, flats, and an age-restricted enclave. It is anticipated that the development will be able to provide one million square feet of office space, up to two hotels, a performing arts venue, a grocer and market hall, village retail and services, and a premium mixed residential population. Aerial View Zoning Map Future Land Use Plan Conceptual Development Plan Phasing Plan Planning Area Name Base Zoning Acres (+/-) Primary Program % PA -1 Tollway/ 380 Frontage Commercial 24.5 Office, corporate campus, structured parking 17 PA -2 Village Core Commercial 11.2 Mixed-Use; Lagoon, square, performing arts venue, hotel retail 8 PA -3 Waterfront/ Neighbor- hood Multifamily 59.5 High- and mid-rise residential at the Lagoon 41 PA -4 Mercato Multifamily 12.3 Retail-forward market square with surrounding residential 9 PA -5 Open Space/ Lagoon Commercial 24.4 Lagoon, Passeggiata, trails, regional detention 17 Planning Areas •Mid-Rise Flats are limited to 2,500 units •High-Rise Residential (condominium or multifamily, more than five stories) are limited to 400 units. •Retirement / Age-Restricted Housing is limited to 500 units. •Villas, Townhomes, Cottages, Court Homes, and Live-Work Units are together limited to 1,000 units. •The maximums stated for residential types other than Mid-Rise Flats may be adjusted among those types at Preliminary Site Plan, provided that Mid-Rise Flats do not exceed 2,500 units and the total number of dwelling units on the Property does not exceed 4,400 units. •A maximum of two hotels is permitted. Maximum Dwelling Units by Type Unit-mix limits: studio and one-bedroom dwellings shall not exceed 70% and three- bedroom dwellings shall not exceed 10% of total dwellings. Residential Building Type Standards Open Space Building Heights Fire Code Compliance: Full compliance with the Town Fire Code is required and will be reviewed during the Preliminary Site Plan and Site Plan submissions. Fire equipment and access to the lake will need to be provided and may require dedicated fire related buildings at dock location and through the development. Zoning does not include compliance with Town Fire Code, nor does it include fire hydrants, and fie lane layout. Review of the zoning does not grant or otherwise provide said approval to the Town Fire Code. Full compliance will be reviewed during PSP and SP submittal and may require the site is reconfigured and modified from that shown in the concept plan and/or zoning exhibits. Fire equipment and access to the lake will need to be provided and may include dedicated fire related buildings at a dock(s) location and throughout the development at locations and types to be determined. Engineering Standard Compliance: The conceptual layout generally depicts intent, but the final layout shall be determined at the time of Preliminary Site Plan and meet all Town requirements, including Engineering Design Standards and all applicable standards listed throughout the Unified Development Code. In addition, all other local, state, and federal regulations as it relates to the floodplain and waters of the U.S., or other, shall be adhered. The conceptual layout generally depicts intent, but final layout shall be determined at time of Preliminary Site Plan, and shall meet all Town requirements including, but not limited to, ALL Engineering Code Requirements. Engineering Design Standards as it relates to driveway spacing, throat depth and turn lane requirements, standard Town Landscape requirements if not otherwise defined in Exhibit C (Development Standards), and all development standards listed throughout the Town Zoning Ordinance also if not otherwise defined in Exhibit C. In addition, all other local, state, and federal regulations as it relates to the floodplain and waters of the US, other shall be adhere. There are no vested rights with the approval of the layout of this zoning case depicted in Exhibit D. Recommendation Noticing: •Friday, September 4th •No Response Town Recommendation: •Town Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: •On August 18, 2026, the Commission approved the item by a vote of 4-2. Prosper Town Council 2026-09-22 Climbing Mt Everest Training & Preparation 1981 2005 2025Training & Preparation Villages The Marco Summerfields, Fort Worth Stonegate Village, Fort Worth Regents Park, DeSoto, TX Regents Park, DeSoto, TX Lakes on Legacy, Frisco, TX Lakes on Legacy, Frisco, TX Lakes on Legacy, Frisco, TX Heritage Lakes, Frisco, TX Lakes on Legacy, Frisco, TX Lakes on Legacy, Frisco, TX Cheyenne Crossing, Frisco, TX Chase Oaks, Plano, TX Chase Oaks, Plano, TX Ten Mile Creek, DeSoto, TX Lake Paloma, Southlake, TX True Rumors – McKinney, TX Waterman’s Restaurant–Galveston, TX Better Photo? Alliance Business Park, Plano, TX Alliance Business Park, Plano, TX Alliance Business Park, Plano, TX Lakes Tennis Academy, Frisco, TX Pirates Beach & Cove, Galveston, TX Lighthouse Pointe, Corpus Christi, TX Island donation Delehide Cove Protection & Restoration Project 2005 National Wetland Conservation Award Galveston, TX Croatia Supetar, Croatia Supetar, Croatia Supetar, Croatia Supetar, Croatia The Full Circle The Village Pre-Automobile The Subdivision Post WW2 The Master-Planned Community The 80’s New Urbanism The 90’s Neo-Retroism Present Day Prediction of future retail as competition with Amazon continues: Necessity of optimal location and experience. Adriatica Village Invited to climb Mount Everest •Contacted by David Hoover and Town Staff •Met with the Mayor, shared the vision •Don Godwin was patient enough to wait for the right vision Fly into Nepal 10 Day Trek to Basecamp The Most Important Piece of Undeveloped Real Estate Site Area Approximate Basecamp •Meeting with Town of Prosper •Concept planning, underwriting, market research •Property placed under contract •Preliminary entitlement and incentives questions Zoning already exists, but for what? •Current zoning allows strip retail, car dealerships, industrial, and other high-intensity commercial uses 121 & DNT (Circa 2000) 121 & DNT (Circa 2026) Prosper’s Moment •Big projects have gone to Prosper's neighbors, Mavs, Stars, The Star •Corporate offices and headquarters arriving in droves, from both coasts Image: Corporate User Site Area Approximate The Ascent Sound eliminated with strategic building placement Future 120 ft Height Flyover Ramp Zoning Requests: Built Around the Vision Designed around what the community needs. The Summit (Closing) Let’s make this dream a reality The Descent The Market Back at Basecamp Public Hearing Questions/Comments Agenda Item 15. Consider and act upon an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2026- 41 (FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget). (CL) Staff met with the Finance Committee to discuss item and ramifications. While we adjusted revenue based on forecasts, contractor billing is done a month behind. Forecasts were incorrect and were not caught by budget office prior to bringing amended budget to Council. Remedies will be made to process to catch issues in the future to prevent additional amendments to the current Fiscal Year's budget. They include: •Threshold of line items that require individual review •Budget office involvement in the annual contract review & solid waste fee updates during the year. Agenda Item 16. Consider and act upon an Ordinance repealing Article 6.03, "Maintenance of Property," of the Town’s Code of Ordinances and replacing it with a new Article 6.03, "Maintenance of Property," related to solid waste collection; regulation of weeds, rubbish, brush, and other objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter; and notice of violation for abatement purposes. (MB) Purpose: •Clarify and strengthen property maintenance standards •Improve enforcement standards •Support the Town’s efforts to protect public, health, safety, and welfare •Strengthen the Town’s requirement to use Republic Services for solid waste collection •Changing the word “may” to “shall” in 6.03.004(e) to impose a requirement to provide notice for subsequent violations. Code Compliance Process •Final Notice Of Violation are sent for High Grass/Weeds, violators. •Reinspect after Seven (7) days of date of notice. •If the violation has been corrected the case is closed. •If the violation has not been corrected the violation is abated by the Town and a citation is issued. Types of Approaches •Common Sense Approach •Educational Approach- Education Before Enforcement •Uniform & Consistent •Voluntary Compliance focused •Building a rapport with all residents and businesses of the community. Health & Code Statistics Questions? Agenda Item 17. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DFB) Possibly direct Town Staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting. Executive Session •Section 551.087 – To discuss and consider economic development incentives and all matters incident and related thereto. •Section 551.072 – To discuss and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. •Section 551.074 – To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto. •Section 551.071 - To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with code enforcement activities and substandard structures, and all matters incident and related thereto. Executive Session •Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding pending or anticipated litigation. •Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated with any Work Session or Council Meeting agenda item. The Town Council will reconvene after Executive Session. Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. Adjourn.