11.14.2020 Town Council Minutes SpecialJAI,OWN OF
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Call to Order/ Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 a.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor Ray Smith
Mayor Pro-Tem Curry Vogelsang, Jr. (arrived at 8:35 a.m.)
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Jason Dixon
Councilmember Marcus E. Ray
Councilmember Craig Andres (departed at 9:10 a.m.)
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Councilmember Meigs Miller
Staff Members Present:
Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Executive Director of Community Services
Call to Order/ Roll Call.
1. Strategic Planning Discussion.
Minutes
Prosper Town Council
Special Called Meeting
Executive Conference Room
Prosper Town Hall
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. Town Manager Harlan Jefferson briefed the Council
on the progress made on the Town Council Major Initiatives since the last quarterly discussion.
The Council discussed changes to the format and content for the annual Strategic Planning
Session to be held in February 2021.
Mr. Jefferson updated Council on staff's recommendations for the first three bond projects to
be initiated as a result of the bond propositions passing earlier this month. The council agreed
with the recommendation. Town staff was directed to obtain updated information on future
school construction, and a summary of all land acquisition that will be necessary for the bond
projects.
The Council was briefed on efforts to improve broadband service in Town, and negotiations
between the Town and Prosper ISD on facility use agreements and building permit fees. The
Council agreed to proceed with Town representatives holding meetings with the Town's
legislative delegation.
Mr. Jefferson briefed the Council on Oncor's proposed substation and the proposed locations.
Council directed staff to maintain the Town's height requirement of 40 feet if Oncor wants to
proceed with the request.
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The Council discussed future development in downtown Prosper and agreed that the Town
needs a vision for this area. The Council will hold a joint meeting with the Prosper Economic
Development Corporation on December 16 to hear a proposal for the Downtown Master Plan.
Discussion continued on a potential Dallas North Tollway (DNT) Overlay District. More
discussion is needed to develop a vision for this area and the U.S. 380 corridor, and what
efforts the Town should undertake to attract potential developers.
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:
Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development incentives.
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.
Section 551-074 - To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters
incident and related thereto.
Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed
Session.
The Executive Session was not held.
Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s)) for discussion at a future meeting.
Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
These minutes approved on the 24th day of November 2020.
APPROVED:
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Ray Smith, M yor
ATTEST:
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Melissa Lee, Town Secretary �. • ' ' • . `��
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