Anna public meetings in 2021

City Council

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Anna City Council for December 28, 2021, has been cancelled.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive reports on recreation programming and pickleball courts. The board will also receive an update on the Skatepark Project and determine winners for holiday contests.

• Presentation on pickleball courts and programming
• Update on Skatepark Project and scheduling a joint meeting with City Council
• Selection of winners for 12 Days of Anna Christmas Tree Competition and Elf on a Shelf contest

The Parks Advisory Board met and received updates on the skatepark project, recreation programming, and pickleball courts. The board selected winners for the 12 Days of Anna Christmas Tree and Elf on a Shelf contests, and approved the November 15, 2021 minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 15, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Selected winners of 12 Days of Anna Christmas Tree Competition
• Selected winners of Elf on a Shelf contest

City Council

The Anna City Council may have a quorum in attendance at a holiday dinner. The event is scheduled to take place at Rick’s Chophouse.

• Council Holiday Dinner at Rick’s Chophouse

City Council

This notice is a procedural announcement regarding a possible quorum of city bodies attending an Employee Awards Event. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Employee Awards Event at Central Fire Station, 305 South Powell Parkway

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on creating three new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. The body is also considering multiple rezoning requests, development agreements, and various plat approvals.

• Public hearings for Reinvestment Zone Number Four, Five, and Six
• Development agreement with Bloomfield Homes, L.P. for Crystal Park
• Rezoning of 28.0± acres at W. White Street and Slater Creek Road to SF-Z and C-1
• Development agreement with Q Seminole Anna Town Center, LP for 14.9± acres
• Professional services agreement with 720 Design, Incorporated for library consulting

The minutes contain no formal council decisions. The document includes the 2022-2023 TCAP Board of Directors ballot with candidate biographies and multiple pages of signatures for a proposed new skatepark in Anna. No votes, approvals, or official actions by the City Council are recorded.

City Council

This notice is for a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sherley Heritage Park. It serves as a notice of possible quorum for several city bodies, including the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sherley Heritage Park (101 South Sherley Avenue)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The commission will review engagement opportunities and city developments, including the addition of ADA compliance website software. The body will also discuss world citizenship and prejudice as a conversation starter.

• Addition of ADA Compliance Website Software
• Engagement opportunities: Tree Lighting Event, Storybook Saturday, and Breakfast with Santa
• Keep Anna Beautiful Committee engagement
• Discussion on World Citizenship and prejudice/discrimination
• Approval of November 2, 2021 meeting minutes

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission met on December 7, 2021, and took only procedural actions. It postponed a discussion on world citizenship and human rights until the next meeting, and also postponed approval of the November 2nd meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed discussion on world citizenship and prejudice (9-0)
• Postponed approval of November 2nd meeting minutes (9-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider recommendations for various site plans, replats, and final plats for residential and commercial developments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding zoning amendments for multifamily residence standards and mini-warehouse use.

• Public hearing on amending multifamily residence standards for PD-C-2/MF-2 on Throckmorton Boulevard
• Public hearing on zoning 6.0± acres on W. White Street for mini-warehouse use via Specific Use Permit
• Recommendation on Anna Elementary No. 3 replat and revised site plan
• Recommendation on Meadow Vista Phase 1 Final Plat
• Recommendation on Parmore – Anna Block A, Lot 1 Final Plat and Site Plan

The Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zoning amendment for multifamily development standards on Throckmorton Boulevard, along with the associated concept plan and preliminary replat. It also recommended approval, by a 3-1 vote, of a rezoning of 28 acres at W. White Street and Slater Creek Road for residential and commercial use, and the related concept plan. A request to table a mini-warehouse zoning item to the January 3 meeting was approved unanimously. All consent items, including minutes and various plats and site plans, were recommended for approval unanimously.

• Approved consent items 5-22 unanimously, including minutes and multiple plats and site plans.
• Tabled the mini-warehouse zoning request (Item 24) to January 3, 2022, per applicant request, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the multifamily zoning amendment for Anna Town Center, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the Anna Town Center Block A Lot 5R Concept Plan, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the Anna Town Center Block A Lot 5R Preliminary Replat, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the 28-acre rezoning at W. White Street and Slater Creek Road, 3-1.
• Recommended approval of the LuxNova Residential & Commercial Concept Plan, 3-1.
• Held a workshop for the proposed Crystal Park development; no action taken.

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation will meet to discuss various economic development items. The agenda includes a proposed cell tower land lease at the Anna Business Park and retail marketing services.

• Land Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a cell tower at the Anna Business Park
• Agreement for retail marketing and recruitment services
• September Sales Tax Report
• Strategic Plan Update
• ED Coordinator Search Update

City Council

The regularly scheduled Anna City Council meeting for November 26, 2021, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council and other city commissions may have a quorum present for a ribbon cutting ceremony. This is a notice of a possible quorum rather than a deliberative meeting.

• Ribbon cutting for Central Fire Station at 305 South Powell Parkway

City Council

This document is a notice of a possible quorum for a City Staff Chili Cookoff. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive reports on recreation programming, upcoming events, and parks capital projects. The board will also consider the meeting minutes from October 18, 2021.

• Report on Recreation programming and upcoming events from Jeff Freeth
• Update on Parks Capital Projects from Dalan Walker
• Action on October 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Anna Parks Advisory Board voted 7-0 to recommend moving forward with the skate park contract. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting by a 7-0 vote. Staff presented reports on recreation programming and capital projects. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

• Recommended moving forward with skate park contract (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Anna City Council approved a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and a contract with Texas PACE Authority to administer it. It also set public hearings for three Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) related to the Anacapri development and a downtown district. The council postponed the skatepark project, taking no action on the proposed contract. Additionally, it approved a subdivision improvement agreement with Anna ISD for Sherley Elementary School and created a library advisory task force.

• Approved PACE program resolution (7-0)
• Approved Texas PACE Authority administration agreement (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Anacapri residential TIRZ (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Anacapri commercial/multifamily TIRZ (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Downtown TIRZ (7-0)
• Postponed skatepark project, took no action (6-1)
• Approved Sherley Elementary School improvement agreement (7-0)
• Created Anna Public Library Engagement Task Force (7-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will meet to review retail marketing presentations and consider a related service agreement. The bodies will also hold a closed session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution approving an agreement for retail and marketing services
• Closed session regarding Anna Business Park property acquisition and sale
• Closed session regarding potential commercial, retail, and medical projects
• Closed session regarding a lease agreement and professional services contract

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss various city updates and engagement opportunities. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting.

• Inclusive Playground Upgrades at Johnson Park
• Addition of bilingual and quadrilingual police officers
• Addition of a bilingual firefighter
• Addition of the first full-time female firefighter
• Update on Collin McKinney Statue and Signage

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its September 7, 2021 meeting (6-0). Members also selected topics for future education presentations. The meeting included reports on city developments, such as the hiring of multilingual police officers, a bilingual firefighter, and the first full-time female firefighter, as well as updates on the inclusive playground at Johnson Park and the Collin McKinney statue signage.

• Approved minutes from September 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Selected topics for education presentations
• Agreed to write a thank-you card for inclusive playground upgrades

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a request to rezone 0.4 acres on N. Riggins Street from SF-1 to PD-SF-TH for townhomes, and also recommended denial of the associated Salida Del Sol Concept Plan. Both votes were unanimous. The commission also approved consent items 7-9 and 11-15, and elected officers for the coming year.

• Elected Donald Henke as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Brent Thomas as Vice-Chairman (4-3)
• Approved consent items 7-9 and 11-15 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of The Villages of Hurricane Creek, Phase 2, Final Plat (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning request for townhomes on N. Riggins Street (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Salida Del Sol, Block A, Lot 1, Concept Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment to reduce front yard setback at W. White Street and Ferguson Parkway (6-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on annexing and zoning 24.8± acres near County Road 427 for single-family residential use. The body will also discuss establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and a pre-annexation agreement for Coyote Meadows.

• Annexation and zoning of 24.8± acres on the south side of County Road 427 to Single-Family Residential District (SF-72)
• Resolution of Intent to Establish a City of Anna Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
• Pre-annexation/Development Agreement for Coyote Meadows single-family residential development
• Ordinance approving the 2021 Tax Roll
• Temporary road closure agreement with TxDOT for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade

The City Council approved a pre-annexation/development agreement for the Coyote Meadows residential development, allowing up to 731 lots on 136.22 acres. The council also approved annexation and zoning for Cedar Ridge Estates Phase 2, established a PACE program, and made several other decisions.

• Approved Coyote Meadows pre-annexation agreement (5-2)
• Approved annexation of 24.8 acres for Cedar Ridge Estates Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved zoning of 24.8 acres to SF-72 for Cedar Ridge Estates Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved resolution of intent to establish PACE program and set public hearing (7-0)
• Approved consent items including tax roll, personnel policy, and drainage easement termination (7-0)
• Approved temporary road closure for Christmas Parade (7-0)
• Appointed Brian Ward to Board of Adjustments Place 2 and Bob Hallberg to Alternate 2A (7-0)
• Canceled second City Council meetings in November and December

Parks Advisory Board

The Anna Parks Advisory Board met on October 18, 2021, and heard staff reports on recreation programming, Christmas festivities, neighborhood life programming, Tree City USA, and Parks Capital Projects. The board approved the minutes from the August 16, 2021, meeting with a 5-0 vote. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Heard staff report on recreation programming
• Heard staff report on Christmas festivities and 12 Days of Anna programming
• Heard staff report on neighborhood life programming
• Received project update on Tree City USA
• Received project update on Parks Capital Projects

City Council

The City Council approved a development agreement with Anacapri Laguna Azure, LLC for a mixed-use project, including a lagoon and entertainment building, with tax incentives and a 6-1 vote. The council also approved a zoning change for a Dollar General store, a bond inducement for a 239-unit apartment project, and reduced swimming pool setbacks from eight to five feet.

• Approved AnaCapri development agreement (6-1, Vollmer opposed), with conditions including developer execution and legal approval.
• Approved declaration of no objection for Palladium East Foster Crossing multifamily project (7-0).
• Approved bond inducement resolution for Palladium East Foster Crossing, up to $33,000,000 (7-0).
• Approved amended economic development incentive agreement with Waypoint Land & Capital (6-1, Pike opposed).
• Approved ordinance reducing swimming pool setbacks from 8 to 5 feet (4-3, Miller, Vollmer, Ussery opposed).
• Approved rezoning of 2.5 acres at SH 121 and FM 2862 from SF-E to C-2 for a department store (7-0).
• Approved incentive agreement with Vaquero DG Westminster Partners, waiving $93,656.04 in impact fees for a Dollar General (7-0).
• Approved consent items 6.a-p and 6.r, including multiple plats and resolutions (7-0).

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of 16 consent items (7-19), including plats, replats, and site plans, and approved three public hearing items: a replat for Villages of Hurricane Creek Phase 1B, a zoning change to SF-72 on 24.8 acres, and a zoning text amendment for swimming pool regulations. Agenda items 5 and 6 were postponed due to Chairman Tutson's resignation.

• Approved consent items 7-19 (unanimous)
• Approved Villages of Hurricane Creek Phase 1B replat (unanimous)
• Approved SF-72 zoning on 24.8 acres south of County Road 427 (unanimous)
• Approved swimming pool zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Postponed items 5 & 6 due to chairman resignation

City Council

The City Council approved rezoning and concept plans for three multiple-family residential developments: Anna Crossing Phase 1C, Parmore-Anna, and The Grand at Anna Town Square. It also approved a development agreement for Anna Crossing, tabled a rezoning request for Vaquero DG Westminster, and denied a speed limit change for SH 121. All votes were 6-0 except the speed limit, which failed 2-4.

• Approved Anna Crossing Phase 1C rezoning to PD-MF-2 (6-0)
• Approved Anna Crossing Phase 1C concept plan (6-0)
• Approved Parmore-Anna rezoning to PD-MF-2 (6-0)
• Approved Parmore-Anna concept plan and preliminary plat (6-0)
• Approved The Grand at Anna Town Square rezoning to PD-MF-2 (6-0)
• Approved The Grand at Anna Town Square concept plan (6-0)
• Tabled Vaquero DG Westminster rezoning and preliminary plat to Oct 12 meeting (6-0)
• Denied SH 121 speed limit change to 65 mph (2-4)

City Council

The Anna City Council met on September 25, 2021, with all members present. The meeting included updates from the City Manager on federal funds and strategic plan elements, but no substantive decisions were made. The council unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and economic development matters, and reconvened without taking any action on agenda items.

• Entered closed session (7-0)

City Council

The City Council and other city commissions are scheduled to attend a statue dedication for Collin McKinney. The event is held at Sherley Heritage Park.

• Collin McKinney Statue Dedication at Sherley Heritage Park (101 South Sherley Avenue)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 budget, a property tax rate of $0.569500 per $100 valuation, and ratified a 17.9% increase in property tax revenue. The council also approved an 8% water and wastewater rate increase, amended park development fund rules to allow staffing costs, and approved a sign variance. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted FY2022 budget with $0.569500 tax rate (7-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase of $1,530,703 (7-0)
• Approved 8% water and wastewater rate increase (7-0)
• Amended park development fund to allow staffing expenditures (7-0)
• Approved sign variance for nonconforming sign at S. Powell Pkwy & CR 423 (7-0)
• Called public hearing to modify swimming pool setback from 8 to 5 feet (7-0)
• Approved 14 consent items including plats and replats (7-0)

City Council

The meeting consists of a ribbon cutting ceremony for Johnson Park. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Ribbon cutting at Johnson Park, 320 N. Sherley

General

This notice announces a possible quorum of several city bodies for a memorial service. No legislative actions or decisions are scheduled for this gathering.

• September 11 Memorial Service at Slayter Creek Park

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of several rezoning requests, including a change to allow a department store and multiple high-density residential developments. It also approved numerous development plats and replats, and granted a 30-day extension for the Quail Creek Run Place preliminary replat. All votes were unanimous except for two rezoning and concept plan approvals that passed with dissenting votes.

• Approved consent items 5-17, including minutes and multiple development plats, unanimously.
• Granted a 30-day extension for the Quail Creek Run Place preliminary replat, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the Anacapri Phase 1C Replat, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the Camden Parc in Anna Phase 5 Replat, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2.5 acres at SH 121 and FM 2862 to General Commercial, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the Vaquero DG Westminster preliminary plat, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of rezoning 8.3 acres at E Foster Crossing and Vail Lane to PD-MF-2, by a 5-2 vote.
• Recommended approval of the Anna Crossing Phase 1C Concept Plan, by a 4-3 vote.

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The commission selected topics for upcoming education presentations and approved the minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; subcommittee updates were brief and procedural.

• Selected education presentation topics for members (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes from September 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY2022 budget and tax rate. The body will also consider interlocal agreements for special assessment collections in the Sherley Tract Public Improvement District.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY2022 Budget
• Public hearing on Proposed FY2022 Tax Rate
• Interlocal Agreement for special assessments in Sherley Tract Public Improvement District Improvement Area No.1
• Interlocal Agreement for special assessments in Sherley Tract Public Improvement District Major Improvement Area

The Anna City Council met on September 7, 2021, with Mayor Pike absent and Mayor Pro Tem Miller presiding. The council approved two consent items adopting interlocal agreements for the collection of special assessments in the Sherley Tract Public Improvement District (both Improvement Area No. 1 and Major Improvement Area) by a 6-0 vote. Public hearings were held on the FY2022 budget and proposed tax rate, with no public comments, but no formal action was taken on these items during the meeting.

• Approved interlocal agreement for special assessments in Sherley Tract PID Improvement Area No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for special assessments in Sherley Tract PID Major Improvement Area (6-0)
• Held public hearing on FY2022 budget (no action taken)
• Held public hearing on proposed FY2022 tax rate (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The agenda is primarily procedural and focuses on annual reviews for city leadership.

• Closed session to discuss City Secretary Annual Review
• Closed session to discuss City Manager Annual Review

The Anna City Council met in special session on August 31, 2021, with Mayor Pro Tem Miller presiding. The only substantive action was a unanimous 5-0 vote to enter closed session to discuss annual performance reviews for the City Secretary and City Manager. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned immediately after reconvening.

• Approved entering closed session 5-0 to discuss City Secretary and City Manager annual reviews
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM after reconvening from closed session

City Council

The City Council approved a $3,261,063.48 project-specific agreement with THI Water Well, LLC for the Collin Water Pump Station expansion, funded by water impact fees. The council also approved new solid waste rates with CARDS Dallas, including a $1.75/month residential increase, and annexed 289.8 acres for the Villages of Hurricane Creek North with PD-MU zoning. Several other items were approved, including employee compensation plan changes, FY 2022 budgets for the CDC and EDC, and formation of the Anna Public Facility Corporation.

• Approved $3,261,063.48 water pump station expansion contract with THI Water Well, LLC (7-0)
• Approved new solid waste rates with CARDS Dallas, including $1.75/month residential increase (7-0)
• Annexed 289.8 acres for Villages of Hurricane Creek North (7-0)
• Approved PD-MU zoning for Villages of Hurricane Creek North (7-0)
• Approved Anna Ranch rezoning to PD with mixed uses (7-0)
• Approved employee compensation plan with step plans for police and fire (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022 CDC budget of $1,797,738 (7-0)
• Approved formation of Anna Public Facility Corporation (7-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board recommended approval of two special event permits: the Collin McKinney Statue Dedication on September 18, 2021, and the Free Community Taco Trot 5K on August 28, 2021. The board also approved the minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting and received staff reports on neighborhood programming, summer recreation, and park projects.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 meeting
• Recommended approval of Collin McKinney Statue Dedication special event permit (3-0, Baker abstained)
• Recommended approval of Free Community Taco Trot 5K special event permit (4-0)

City Council

The Anna City Council approved a resolution proposing a property tax rate of $0.569500 per $100 valuation for the 2021 tax year and set a public hearing for September 7, 2021. The council also directed staff to initiate renaming Briar Cove in Sweetwater Crossing, approved consent items including interlocal agreements for jail and dispatch services, and approved several site plans and a fire code fee schedule update.

• Proposed 2021 tax rate of $0.569500 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Set Sept. 7, 2021 public hearing for FY2021-2022 budget and tax rate (5-0)
• Directed staff to initiate renaming Briar Cove in Sweetwater Crossing
• Approved consent items including jail and dispatch interlocal agreements (5-0)
• Approved fire code fee schedule update and adoption as ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Willow Creek Addition landscape buffer reduction to 10 ft (5-0)
• Approved Hometown Liquor Addition landscape buffer reduction to 13 ft (5-0)
• Approved revised preliminary plat for Villages of Hurricane Creek - North (5-0)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission elected Roxanne Aragon as Chair, Alycia Green as Vice Chair, and Blair Rackham as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. The board also approved a mission statement and a vision statement, and members selected subcommittees without a formal vote.

• Elected Roxanne Aragon as Chair (11-0)
• Elected Alycia Green as Vice Chair (11-0)
• Elected Blair Rackham as Secretary (10-0, Rackham abstained)
• Approved mission statement: 'To promote unity and equality through education, awareness, and community involvement within the City of Anna' (11-0)
• Approved vision statement: 'To be the model of excellence in diversity leadership' (11-0)
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2021 meeting (10-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several preliminary plats and replats. The body will also consider requests to reduce landscape buffer requirements for two site plans and a large-scale rezoning request.

• Recommendation to rezone 205± acres near future Leonard Avenue (CR 422) and E Foster
• Request to reduce 20-foot landscape buffer for Willow Creek Addition, Phase 1B, Block G, Lot 1
• Request to reduce 20-foot landscape buffer for Hometown Liquor Addition, Block A, Lot 1
• Recommendation for Villages of Hurricane Creek – North, Revised Preliminary Plat
• Recommendation for Quail Creek Run Place, Phase 2, Preliminary Replat

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for 205± acres at the corners of future Leonard Avenue and E Foster Crossing, changing from SF-60/C-1 to a mixed-use Planned Development including townhomes, high-density residential, commercial, and light industrial uses. The commission also approved two landscape buffer reductions, a 30-day extension for a replat, and consent items including prior minutes and two preliminary plats. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 205± acres to Planned Development with modified standards (unanimous)
• Approved 20-foot landscape buffer reduction for Willow Creek Addition Phase 1B, Block G, Lot 1 (unanimous)
• Approved 20-foot landscape buffer reduction for Hometown Liquor Addition, Block A, Lot 1 (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for Quail Creek Run Place Phase 2 Preliminary Replat (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including July 6, 2021 minutes, Villages of Hurricane Creek North Revised Preliminary Plat, and One Anna Two Addition Replat (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY2022 budget and community investment programs. The body is deciding on several public improvement district assessments, bond issuances, and the annexation and zoning of land near CR 427 and CR 425.

• Annexation and zoning of 39.7± acres at the southwest intersection of CR 427 and CR 425 to Single-Family Residential (SF-72)
• Public hearing and action on assessments and revenue bonds for Sherley Tract Public Improvement District No. 2
• Funding for street maintenance on Foster Crossing Road and Taylor Boulevard via Wopac Construction, Incorporated
• Ordinances amending building-related and residential construction permit fees
• Tower Site License Agreement with Skybeam, LLC for water tower at 1111 County Road 370

The Anna City Council approved a $280,248 street maintenance contract for Taylor Boulevard and West Foster Crossing, annexed and zoned 39.7 acres at CR 427/CR 425 for single-family residential use, and authorized two special assessment revenue bond issuances for the Sherley Tract PID. The council also approved a budget amendment adding two staff positions and passed a consent agenda including a new Skybeam tower lease and software purchases.

• Approved $280,248 street rehabilitation contract with Wopac Construction (7-0)
• Annexed 39.7 acres at CR 427/CR 425 (7-0)
• Zoned 39.7 acres at CR 427/CR 425 to Single-Family Residential SF-72 (7-0)
• Approved FY2020-21 budget amendment adding Planner II and Code Compliance Officer (7-0)
• Approved Sherley Tract PID No. 2 service and assessment plan (7-0)
• Authorized Special Assessment Revenue Bonds Series 2021 for Sherley Tract PID (7-0)
• Approved TIRZ No. 3 final project and financing plan (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-f and h-m (7-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 21, 2021 meeting. Staff presented updates on summer recreation programming, Tree City USA designation, the new Park Planning and Development Manager, the Parks Capital Plan, and the Johnson Park Enhancement Project. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission voted unanimously to postpone electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary until its August meeting. The board also discussed mission and vision statements, asking members to submit ideas by July 29 for review in August. Minutes from the June 1 meeting were approved.

• Postponed electing Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to the August meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the June 1, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred discussion of Board Member Expectations from Council to the August meeting
• Requested members submit mission and vision statement ideas by July 29 for August review

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 21/22 budget and consider several bond issuances for improvements and refunding. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a gas franchise and the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three.

• Proposed General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021
• Public hearing for a gas franchise for Universal Natural Gas, LLC
• Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three
• MOU with Anna Senior Living LP for a senior living project
• Sale of real property to Texas Department of Transportation for State Highway 5 widening

The Anna City Council approved a consent agenda including the sale of 0.0074 acres of Municipal Complex property to TxDOT for $2,774 to support State Highway 5 widening. The council also approved a natural gas franchise for Universal Natural Gas LLC, a 5% franchise fee, and authorized master agreements for SCADA, well services, and professional design services. Additionally, the council approved the issuance of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021, and created Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three for the Sherley Tract Development.

• Approved consent agenda items a-j (7-0), including TxDOT land sale for $2,774
• Granted Universal Natural Gas LLC a franchise with 5% gross revenue fee (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute master agreements for SCADA and well services (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute master agreements for planning, architecture, design-build, and parks services (7-0)
• Approved East Fork Estates Lots 8R1 & 8R2 replat (7-0)
• Amended zoning ordinance for accessory building regulations (7-0)
• Approved issuance of GO Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021 (7-0)
• Created TIRZ Number Three for Sherley Tract Development (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change for 289.8 acres at W CR 370 and FM 368 to Planned Development Mixed-Use, adding a stipulation for a sound wall for the adjacent Urban Crossing neighborhood. The commission also approved several plats, a replat, a concept plan, and a unified development zone, and recommended approval of a zoning withdrawal. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention.

• Recommended approval of PD-MU zoning for 289.8 acres with sound wall stipulation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Villages of Hurricane Creek – North Concept Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of East Fork Estates Replat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning withdrawal for 64.9 acres (4-0-1, Henke abstained)
• Recommended approval of SF-72 zoning for 39.7 acres (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Victoria Falls Unified Development Zone and Signage Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of accessory building regulation amendments (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for new single-family zoning districts (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss policy amendments and preliminary FY 2022 budgets. The boards will also hold a closed session to deliberate on real property and business negotiations.

• Resolution approving an amendment to the Economic Development Incentives Policy
• Discussion of preliminary FY 2022 CDC and EDC budgets
• Closed session regarding Anna Business Park property acquisition or sale
• Closed session regarding a grant program, lease agreement, and professional services contract
• Closed session regarding potential retail and medical projects

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation held a joint regular meeting on July 1, 2021. They approved the consent agenda, an amendment to the Economic Development Incentives Policy, and a real estate contract after a closed session. The boards also discussed preliminary FY 2022 budgets and received staff reports.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes from June 3, 2021 joint meeting) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Economic Development Incentives Policy (unanimous)
• Approved real estate contract subject to legal counsel approval (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved amendments to Ordinance No. 846-2020 for the One Anna Two Addition, Block B, Lots 1 & 2, following a public hearing. The approved changes include removing the balcony restriction, reducing required covered parking to 40%, allowing 9' x 18' parking spaces with a 2' overhang, and allowing car bumper overhangs in the landscape buffer. The Council also approved the final plat and site plan for the property. A motion to approve with 40% covered parking failed for lack of a second, but the motion to approve with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations passed 7-0.

• Approved amendments to Ordinance No. 846-2020 for One Anna Two Addition, Block B, Lots 1 & 2, with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations (7-0).
• Approved the final plat for One Anna Two Addition, Block B, Lots 1 & 2 (7-0).
• Approved the site plan for One Anna Two Addition, Block B, Lots 1 & 2 (7-0).
• Approved a resolution authorizing Council Members to attend the 2021 TML Annual Conference (7-0).
• Approved a resolution authorizing Council Members to attend the 2021 TML Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation (7-0).
• Approved an agreement with WOPAC Construction for the reconstruction of W. 3rd Street (7-0).
• Opened and continued the public hearing on Sherley Tract Public Improvement District No. 2 assessments until July 27, 2021 (7-0).
• Opened and continued the public hearing on a tax increment reinvestment zone until July 13, 2021 (7-0).

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board voted 5-2 to recommend keeping fields 1 and 4 locked at Slayter Creek Park while opening fields 2 and 3 until the Johnson Park Enhancement Project is complete, with a review in 4 to 6 weeks. The board also approved the May 24 meeting minutes and received staff reports on summer recreation, the Parks Capital Plan, and the Johnson Park project.

• Approved May 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended fields 1 and 4 stay locked, fields 2 and 3 open at Slayter Creek Park (5-2, Clemens and Hansen opposed)

City Council

The City Council approved a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for a Pierce-Enforcer Aerial Platform 100' fire ladder truck, with a not-to-exceed total cost of $1.66M, funded by voter-approved bond proceeds. The council also approved all consent items, including several development plats and a site plan, and tabled action on the Anna Housing Finance Corporation bylaws and a senior living MOU. During the work session, council preferred Concept B for Sherley Heritage Park enhancements, which includes grassy areas and placing the Collin McKinney statue in the Public Art Location, and discussed the FY21/22 budget and solid waste contract renewal without formal action.

• Approved fire ladder truck contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group (7-0)
• Approved consent items including Riley Estate, 2380 W FM 455, West Crossing Phase 10, Waterview plats and site plan (7-0)
• Tabled Anna Housing Finance Corporation bylaws and officer appointments (6-0)
• Tabled MOU with Anna Senior Living LP (6-0)
• Approved Anna High School #1 Addition replat and revised site plan (7-0)
• Preferred Concept B for Sherley Heritage Park enhancements (work session, no formal vote)
• Discussed FY21/22 budget preview (no action)
• Discussed solid waste contract renewal (no action)

Economic Development Corporation

The joint CDC/EDC board approved minutes from the May 6 meeting, elected officers, and recommended the City Council convey the property at 101 S. Powell Parkway to the EDC. The board also authorized a contract with Swimming Duck, LLC for digital media services, not to exceed $35,000. No action was taken after closed session.

• Approved minutes of May 6 joint CDC/EDC meeting (all in favor, Kelley abstained)
• Elected Anthony Richardson as President of both boards (all in favor, Richardson abstained)
• Elected Bruce Norwood as Vice President of both boards (all in favor, Norwood abstained)
• Elected Rocio Gonzalez as Secretary of both boards (all in favor, Gonzalez abstained)
• Recommended City Council approve conveyance of 101 S. Powell Parkway to EDC (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Swimming Duck, LLC for marketing services up to $35,000 (all in favor)
• Entered closed session for real property, legal, and economic development negotiations; reconvened with no action taken

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of several plats and site plans, including the Anna High School #1 Addition replat and site plan, and the One Anna Two Addition final plat and site plan. The commission also voted 5-2 to recommend amendments to the multifamily development standards for the Anna Village project, removing a balcony restriction, reducing covered parking to 50%, and allowing smaller parking spaces with overhangs. A rezoning request for 61.7 acres was tabled to the July 6 meeting due to invalid public hearing notices.

• Recommended approval of Anna High School #1 Addition replat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Anna High School #1 Addition site plan (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of 61.7 acres on East White Street to July 6 (unanimous)
• Recommended amendments to multifamily standards: remove balcony restriction, reduce covered parking to 50%, allow 9'x18' spaces with overhang (5-2)
• Recommended approval of One Anna Two Addition final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of One Anna Two Addition site plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including minutes and several plats (6-0-1)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission met on June 1, 2021, and took action only on approving the minutes from its April 6 and May 4 meetings. Members were sworn in and received a board orientation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 6, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Rose Williams, second by Pete Cain)
• Approved May 4, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Pete Cain, second by Rose Williams)

City Council

The Anna City Council approved the consent agenda (7-0), including renewal of the Collin County dispatch agreement, adoption of 2018 building codes, and a $90,000 solid waste grant application. The council tabled the Plan of Finance for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 (7-0), and approved resolutions for the Sherley Tract Public Improvement District No. 2 and a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone public hearing (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda items 6.a-6.g and 6.j (7-0)
• Approved renewal of interlocal dispatch agreement with Collin County (7-0)
• Adopted 2018 International Building Codes and 2017 NEC (7-0)
• Authorized $90,000 Solid Waste Pass-Through grant application (7-0)
• Took no action on Parks Advisory Board 2019 minutes (6-1, Toten opposed)
• Tabled Plan of Finance for GO Bonds, Series 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Sherley Tract PID No. 2 resolution and public hearing notice (7-0)
• Approved TIRZ creation public hearing resolution (7-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board met and approved the minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting. Staff presented reports on summer recreation programming, the block party trailer, and status updates on the Johnson Park Enhancement and Bryant Park development projects. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will certify the results of the May 1, 2021, bond and general elections and administer oaths to newly elected officials. The body will also consider several development plats and appoint members to various city boards and commissions.

• Canvassing of May 1, 2021 Bond Election and General Election returns
• Public hearing on Anna Crossing, Phase 4B, Block C, Lots 15R, 20R and 21R Replat
• Development plats for R. D. Brown Addition, Feagan Estates, Godinez Estates, and Janis Addition
• Final plat and site plan for One Anna Two Addition, Block B, Lots 3 & 4
• Appointments to the EDC/CDC, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, and Board of Adjustments

The City Council unanimously approved ordinances canvassing the May 1, 2021, bond and general election returns, confirming voter approval of all three bond propositions. The council also approved a large consent agenda including multiple development plats and site plans, and made appointments to various boards and commissions. The meeting included a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Canvassed May 1, 2021 bond election returns (7-0)
• Canvassed May 1, 2021 general election returns (7-0)
• Approved consent items a-l including multiple development plats and site plans (7-0)
• Approved Anna Crossing Phase 4B replat (7-0)
• Appointed EDC/CDC members (7-0)
• Appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioners (7-0)
• Appointed Parks Advisory Board members (7-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro-Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem (6-1)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation held a joint regular meeting on May 6, 2021. The boards approved the minutes from the April 1 CDC and EDC meetings and the April 5 joint Planning and Zoning, CDC, and EDC meeting. They entered closed session to discuss real property, legal matters, and economic development negotiations, but took no action upon reconvening. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 1 CDC meeting
• Approved minutes from April 1 EDC meeting
• Approved minutes from April 5 joint Planning and Zoning, CDC, and EDC meeting
• Entered closed session for real property, legal, and economic development discussions
• Reconvened into open session with no action taken

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission will meet to receive reports from various subcommittees. The body will also reflect on its first year of service.

• Leadership Anna Recognition
• Orientation and Training for June Meeting
• Reports from Chamber and Local Business, Community Events and Programming, Internal Processes, Police and Public Safety, and Youth subcommittees
• Reflection on 1st Year of Service

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission met on May 4, 2021, with five members present. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and planning. The commission discussed inviting a scholarship winner to a future meeting, planning a formal orientation for new June appointments, and supporting upcoming community events. Subcommittees reported on newsletters, a tentative Coffee with a Cop, and a youth leadership program in early planning stages.

• No formal motions or votes taken; meeting was informational and planning-focused
• Agreed to invite Moses, scholarship winner, to a future D&I meeting
• Planned to cover formal orientation for new June appointments at a later date
• Set newsletter content deadline: 2 weeks prior to June meeting
• Agreed to support Coffee with a Cop once solidified
• Planned to invite Chief Habel to June meeting to recognize new officers

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Anna Crossing Phase 4B replat (unanimous) and approved consent items 5-10 and 12-16 (unanimous). Two items related to the One Anna Two Addition (final plat and site plan) were tabled to the June 1, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Anna Crossing Phase 4B replat (unanimous)
• Approved consent items 5-10 and 12-16 (unanimous)
• Tabled One Anna Two Addition Block B Lots 1 & 2 final plat to June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled One Anna Two Addition Block B Lots 1 & 2 site plan to June 1, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The meeting is a notice of a possible quorum for the Anna PD Promotion Ceremony. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Anna PD Promotion Ceremony

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances for the Anna 2050 Comprehensive, Downtown, and Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plans. The body will also review a strategic plan for 2021–2036 and bond issuance for the Waterview Apartments project.

• Public hearing and potential ordinances for Anna 2050 Comprehensive, Downtown, and Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plans
• Purchase order up to $126,783.13 for County Road 371 Street Maintenance
• Purchase order up to $37,615.96 for County Road 367 Street Maintenance (Taylor Boulevard)
• Resolution to authorize bonds for the Waterview Apartments project
• Professional Services Agreements with Kimley Horn, Incorporated for master plans and impact fee studies

The City Council adopted the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Master Plan, and Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, each by a 7-0 vote after a public hearing with no comments. The Council also approved the 2021-2026-2036 Strategic Plan and Governance Guide, and authorized $264,000 in professional services agreements for master plan updates. A resolution authorizing Texas Home Collaborative to issue bonds for the Waterview Apartments project passed 6-1, with Council Member Toten opposed.

• Adopted Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Anna 2050 Downtown Master Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Anna 2050 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved Strategic Plan 2021-2026-2036 and Governance Guide 2021 (7-0)
• Approved $264,000 professional services agreement with Kimley Horn for master plan updates (7-0)
• Approved $126,783.13 purchase order for County Road 371 street maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $37,615.96 purchase order for County Road 367 street maintenance (7-0)
• Authorized Texas Home Collaborative to issue bonds for Waterview Apartments (6-1)

General

This notice is for a ribbon cutting event at FM 455 & Co Rd 368. The document serves as a notice of a possible quorum for several city bodies, including the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Ribbon cutting at The Villages of Hurricane Creek (FM 455 & Co Rd 368)

Parks Advisory Board

The Anna Parks Advisory Board voted to recommend Plan B for Bryant Park, which includes four multi-purpose fields, to the city council. The board also recommended placing the Collin McKinney statue at Sherley Heritage Park. Both motions passed unanimously. The board approved the minutes from January and March meetings and heard updates on various park projects.

• Approved January 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 29, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Plan B (four multi-purpose fields) for Bryant Park site plan to council (unanimous)
• Recommended Collin McKinney statue location at Sherley Heritage Park (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to present, consider, discuss, and take action on the City Strategic Plan.

• Action on the City Strategic Plan

The City Council met in a work session and received a presentation from consultant Lyle Sumak via Zoom on building upon the city's existing 15-year strategic plan. No action was taken on the plan, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No action taken on City Strategic Plan presentation

City Council

The Anna City Council approved an amendment to Ordinance No. 843-2020 for the Waterview multifamily development, allowing up to 4 stories/55 feet (with 3-story/45-foot limit within 100 feet of the western property line), reducing minimum parking to 1.75 spaces per unit plus 0.25 visitor, and requiring 50% covered parking. The council also approved the revised concept plan for the project. Additionally, the council approved a budget amendment adding 1.0 FTE Communications Manager, 4.0 FTE Police Officers, an ambulance, and other items, and approved several plats, site plans, and park namings.

• Approved Waterview zoning amendment (5-1, Ussery opposed)
• Approved Waterview revised concept plan (6-0)
• Approved FY2020-2021 budget amendment adding staff, police, ambulance, and equipment (6-0)
• Approved consent items including plats, site plans, and park namings (6-0)
• Approved Pecan Grove Phase 2 Block M Lot 1 site plan (4-2, Carver and Toten opposed)
• Approved solid waste ordinance revision for roll-off dumpsters (6-0)
• Approved East Fork Estates Lot 24 replat (6-0)
• Approved Medina's Addition final plat and rezoning to SF-84 (6-0)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board voted 5-2 to recommend placing the Collin McKinney statue within city limits, without specifying a location. The board also approved the March/April Diverse Dialogues newsletter for publishing and approved the minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on subcommittee updates, including a police department racial profiling compliance update.

• Approved recommendation to place the Collin McKinney statue within city limits (5-2, Scretchen and Aragon opposed).
• Approved the March/April Diverse Dialogues newsletter for publishing (all in favor).
• Approved the minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting (all in favor).

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Pecan Grove Phase 2, Block M, Lot 1 site plan, despite a councilmember's objection about the lack of a pool. The commission also approved consent items, including final plats for Anacapri and Shadowbend, and recommended approval of the East Fork Estates replat. All votes were unanimous except the Pecan Grove site plan, which passed 3-1.

• Approved consent items 5-8 and 10 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Anacapri Phase 1A Final Plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Shadowbend Phase 2 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Pecan Grove Phase 2 Block M Lot 1 Site Plan (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Rosamond Sherley Elementary Addition Site Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of East Fork Estates Lot 24 Replat (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Corporation, and Community Development Corporation are holding a joint meeting. The body will conduct public hearings and consider recommendations for three long-term city plans.

• Public hearing and action on the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing and action on the Anna 2050 Downtown Master Plan
• Public hearing and action on the Anna 2050 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan

The Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Corporation, and Community Development Corporation held a joint meeting on April 5, 2021. The only substantive item was a public hearing and discussion on the draft Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan, presented by consultants Kimley-Horn. No formal action or vote was taken on the plan; the meeting was for review and feedback only.

• Held a public hearing on the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan; no action taken.
• Discussed the plan's public outreach, key components, and implementation considerations.
• Heard discussion on roundabouts vs. traffic lights; no decision made.

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation held a joint regular meeting on April 1, 2021. The boards approved minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting, accepted the resignation of Doris Pierce from both boards, and approved resolutions to extend the real estate representation contract with Carey Cox Real Estate by one year. Matthew Seago was appointed as an ex-officio member to the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The boards also entered closed session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the March 4, 2021 joint CDC and EDC meeting.
• Accepted the resignation of Doris Pierce from the EDC and CDC Boards.
• Approved a resolution amending the contract with Carey Cox Real Estate by extending the term one year (CDC).
• Approved a resolution amending the contract with Carey Cox Real Estate by extending the term one year (EDC).
• Appointed Matthew Seago as an ex-officio member to the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
• Entered closed session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.
• Reconvened into open session after closed session.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will review a final draft of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan for a potential recommendation for adoption by City Council. The board will also discuss special event permits and receive project updates.

• Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan Final Draft
• Proposed Special Event Permits
• Johnson Park Enhancement Project status update
• Keep Anna Beautiful affiliate program report

The Parks Advisory Board recommended to the city council acceptance of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft, and approval of two special event permits (April 10 Namaste Fit and May 8 Anna Dental). The board also tabled approval of the January 19, 2021 minutes to allow corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended council accept Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve April 10 Namaste Fit Special Event application (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve May 8 Anna Dental Special Event Permit application (motion carried)
• Tabled approval of January 19, 2021 minutes to next meeting for correction of item 3 (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to present, consider, discuss, and take action on the City Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a period for neighbor comments.

• Action on the City Strategic Plan

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation and zoning of land on County Road 376 for single-family residential use. The body is also considering a contract for wastewater facility design and several zoning amendments.

• Contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Incorporated not to exceed $150,000 for wastewater facility analysis and design
• Annexation and zoning of 27.8± acres on south side of County Road 376 to Single-Family Residential District (SF-72)
• Public hearing for zoning amendment of Waterview, Block A, Lot 1
• Request to allow Registered Family Home use at Lakeview Estates Phases 1 & 2 and a specific permit for 1225 Bridgeport Drive
• Resolution regarding Villages of Hurricane Creek, Phases 1B, 2, and 3, Revised Preliminary Plat

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions amending the Economic Development Incentive Policy and Public Improvement District Policy, approving a revised preliminary plat for the Villages of Hurricane Creek, accepting the quarterly investment report, authorizing an engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn for up to $150,000, and extending the animal control interlocal agreement with Collin County. The council also accepted the FY 2020 audit report, approved a resolution and ordinance to annex a 27.8-acre tract, and approved zoning for that tract as Single-Family Residential (SF-72). The public hearing for the Waterview zoning amendment was tabled to April 13, 2021, and a request to allow a Registered Family Home in Lakeview Estates was denied.

• Approved consent agenda including amendments to Economic Development Incentive Policy and Public Improvement District Policy.
• Approved revised preliminary plat for Villages of Hurricane Creek, Phases 1B, 2, and 3.
• Authorized engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn for wastewater facility analysis, not to exceed $150,000.
• Approved extension of animal shelter interlocal agreement with Collin County for one year at $25,244.
• Accepted the FY 2020 financial audit report.
• Tabled the Waterview zoning public hearing to April 13, 2021.
• Approved annexation of 27.8 acres and zoning as Single-Family Residential (SF-72).
• Denied the request for a Specific Use Permit for a Registered Family Home at 1225 Bridgeport Drive.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review plat and site plan recommendations for the Villages of Hurricane Creek and Buzz Center Addition. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for 27.8± acres and a use amendment for Lakeview Estates.

• Revised Preliminary Plat for Villages of Hurricane Creek, Phases 1B, 2 and 3
• Final plat and site plan for Buzz Center Addition, Block A, Lot 1 and 2
• Proposed amendment to PD # 08-2002 (Lakeview Estates Phases 1 & 2) to allow Registered Family Homes
• Request to zone 27.8± acres on south side of County Road 376 to Single-Family Residential District (SF-72)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance amendment to allow registered family homes by specific use permit in Lakeview Estates Phases 1 & 2, with a stipulation limiting the permit to the property owner and a maximum of 5 children. The vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Rubits opposed. The commission also recommended approval of SF-72 zoning for 27.8 acres in the ETJ upon annexation (5-0-1, Henke abstaining), and approved consent items 5-7 unanimously.

• Recommended approval of registered family home by SUP in Lakeview Estates with stipulations (5-1)
• Recommended approval of SF-72 zoning for 27.8 acres in ETJ upon annexation (5-0-1)
• Approved consent items: Villages of Hurricane Creek preliminary plat, Buzz Center final plat, and site plan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several items, including a $234,570 resolution for fire department equipment for the new Central Fire Station (6-1), a $15 utility credit for residents affected by the February deep freeze (7-0), and a $100 fee forgiveness for the Chamber of Commerce (6-1). Consent items were approved 7-0, including emergency water well rehabilitation and multiple plat approvals. No action was taken on the Sherley Tract TIRZ and PID items.

• Approved $234,570 fire equipment purchase for Central Fire Station (6-1)
• Approved $15 utility credit for deep freeze response (7-0)
• Approved $100 Certificate of Occupancy fee forgiveness for Chamber of Commerce (6-1)
• Approved consent items including $70,000 emergency Water Well 4 rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved consent items including lease agreement with CARDS Dallas (7-0)
• Took no action on Sherley Tract TIRZ and PID resolutions (7-0)
• Approved political sign ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Swore in Assistant Police Chief Phillip Foxall

Economic Development Corporation

The provided document is an audit trail for the March 4, 2021 meeting minutes, not the minutes themselves. It shows the minutes were created and signed electronically on May 13-14, 2021, but contains no record of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. No actions by the Economic Development Corporation are recorded in this document.

• No decisions recorded in the provided document.

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Anna Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: call to order, communications, subcommittee reports, new items, and approval of minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Subcommittee reports on Chamber and Local Businesses, Community Events, Internal Processes, Police and Public Safety, and Youth
• Approve minutes from February 2, 2021
• New items for discussion
• Chair and staff reports

General

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Task Force is holding its third meeting to discuss strategies for the city's comprehensive plan, downtown master plan, and parks, trails, and open space master plan. The meeting includes team discussions, reports, and feedback, followed by consensus polling and next steps.

• Discussion on first strategy for comprehensive plan
• Discussion on second strategy for comprehensive plan
• Final keypad polling for consensus
• Meeting held at Sue Evelyn Rattan Elementary School

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Anna Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board met on March 2, 2021, and approved a new communications process requiring all Board communications to be voted on by the full Board and reviewed by three City Council members. The Board also approved the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting. Council members clarified the Board is non-partisan and not a political action group, and neighbors spoke both for and against the Board's newsletter.

• Approved new communications process: all Board newsletters and publications must be voted on by the full Board and reviewed by three Council members.
• Approved the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Scheduled April meeting to discuss the Collin McKinney statue and to hear neighbor comments, with a formal Board recommendation to the City Council due in May.
• Heard Council members state the Board is non-partisan, not a political action group, and has no city funding.
• Heard neighbor comments both opposing and supporting the Board's newsletter.
• Noted subcommittee reports: police collaboration meeting set for March 5, youth engagement plan in progress, and newsletter to feature a Board member profile and a woman-owned business.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommendations on seven plat applications, including replats, minor plats, development plats, and preliminary plats. These items are listed as consent items, meaning they may be approved in a single block unless pulled for discussion. The meeting also includes public comment periods for items not on the agenda.

• J.P. Harris Addition, Block A, Lot 3, Replat (Applicant: Lyle E. Wise)
• NTM Masonry Estates, Block A, Lot 1, Development Plat (Applicant: NTM Masonry Company, LLC)
• Covarrubias Addition, Block A, Lots 1-4, Minor Plat (Applicants: Martin & Abigail Covarrubias)
• Fairchild Addition, Block A, Lot 1, Minor Plat (Applicants: Annamarie & Bradley Fairchild)
• Rosamond Sherley Elementary Addition, Block A, Lot 1, Preliminary Plat (Applicant: Anna ISD)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of consent items 6 through 11, which included a replat, a development plat, and a minor plat. The minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting were approved with minor amendments, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent items 6-11 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 1, 2021 meeting as corrected (4-0-1, Rubits abstaining)

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet to consider consent items including a one-year extension of the bank services contract with Independent Bank, a Medical Director Services Agreement with Questcare Medical Services for EMS support, and resolutions related to the Sherley Tract Public Improvement District and a proposed TIRZ. The agenda also includes reports on a legislative update, advisory board communications, and a deep freeze update, followed by a closed session for legal, real estate, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Approve Police department report on 2020 racial profiling data for TCOLE submission
• Approve one-year extension of primary depository bank services contract with Independent Bank
• Approve Medical Director Services Agreement with Questcare Medical Services, PLLC for EMS services
• Approve Resolution determining cost of authorized improvements and setting levy/assessment hearing for Sherley Tract PID
• Approve Resolution setting public hearing to create a TIRZ encompassing Sherley Tract PID property

The City Council approved consent items a-d, including the police racial profiling report, minutes review, a one-year extension of the primary depository bank services contract with Independent Bank, and a Medical Director Services Agreement with Questcare Medical Services for EMS support. Two consent items (e and f) were removed and no action was taken on them. The meeting also included public comments against a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission newsletter and a discussion on a new review process for advisory board communications.

• Approved consent items a-d (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension of bank services contract with Independent Bank (7-0)
• Approved Medical Director Services Agreement with Questcare Medical Services, $24,000 for 12 months (7-0)
• Took no action on consent items e and f (7-0)
• Entered closed session (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the State of Disaster/Emergency related to the weather event and to consider action on procuring supplies. Public comments will be accepted, with speakers limited to three minutes.

• Discussion of State of Disaster/Emergency related to weather event
• Consider/Discuss/Action on procurement of supplies related to the State of Emergency
• Public comments allowed via speaker registration form submitted to City Secretary Carrie Land by 5:00 PM

The City Council met in an emergency session to discuss the State of Disaster/Emergency related to the weather event, receiving updates on water supply and road conditions. No action was taken on the procurement of supplies, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No action taken on procurement of supplies related to State of Emergency

City Council

The Anna City Council voted 7-0 to call a May 1 bond election and a general election, and approved the annual AMR ambulance interlocal agreement with Collin County at a cost of $122,140.14. Several consent items were approved, including development plats and a TxDOT funding agreement for Ferguson Parkway. Residents spoke against the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission's newsletter and questioned the EMS contract costs.

• Approved ordinance calling May 1 general election (7-0)
• Approved ordinance calling May 1 bond election (7-0)
• Approved AMR ambulance interlocal agreement with Collin County, $122,140.14 (7-0)
• Approved EMS transport billing contract with Emergicon (7-0)
• Approved NCTCOG SHARE cooperative purchasing participation (7-0)
• Approved Golden Estates, Ornelas Place, Anna 455, Willow Creek, One Anna Two, Anacapri plats (7-0)
• Approved TxDOT advance funding agreement for Ferguson Parkway design (5-2, Carver and Toten opposed)
• Approved consent items a, d-k, m (7-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will meet jointly to elect officers, approve minutes, hear presentations, and vote on budget amendments carrying forward promotional funds. The boards will also consider a marketing contract with Cooksey Communications and hold a closed session to discuss property acquisition and economic development negotiations, including the Anna Business Park.

• Resolution to carry forward $53,595.94 in unexpended promotional funds (CDC)
• Resolution to carry forward $30,000 in unexpended promotional funds (EDC)
• Resolution approving agreement with Cooksey Communications for marketing and public relations services
• Closed session on possible property acquisition/land sale at Anna Business Park and potential retail/medical projects
• Election of Vice-President for both CDC and EDC

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation approved resolutions to carry forward unexpended promotional funds ($53,595.94 for CDC, $30,000 for EDC) and authorized a marketing contract with Cooksey Communications not to exceed $50,000. They also elected Bruce Norwood as Vice-President of both boards and approved prior meeting minutes. The boards entered closed session for property and economic development negotiations but took no reported action afterward.

• Elected Bruce Norwood as Vice-President of CDC and EDC (unanimous, Norwood abstaining)
• Approved minutes from January 7, 2021 joint CDC/EDC special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CDC budget amendment carrying forward $53,595.94 in promotional funds (unanimous)
• Approved EDC budget amendment carrying forward $30,000 in promotional funds (unanimous)
• Approved CDC resolution authorizing marketing contract with Cooksey Communications up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for property acquisition and economic development negotiations; no action taken on return

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a bond program update, consent items, and individual considerations. Key actions include awarding a road improvement project, amending the budget, and approving various resolutions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on zoning and subdivision regulation amendments.

• Award Foster Crossing Roadway Improvement Project to Reliable Paving, Inc. for up to $795,769.04
• Approve Chapter 380 Grant Agreements with First Texas Homes, Inc. and Riverside (East) Homebuilders, LTD
• Amend FY2020-2021 Budget to add 4.5 FTEs and fund a Fire Apparatus, and unfreeze 2.0 FTEs in Utility Fund
• Approve zoning amendment initiation for Planned Development No. 08-2002
• Approve contract with GCEC for Internet Upgrades

The City Council approved a $795,769.04 contract with Reliable Paving for the Foster Crossing Roadway Improvement Project, funded by escrowed developer funds and impact fees. They also approved two Chapter 380 grant agreements with homebuilders First Texas Homes and Riverside (East) to share use tax revenue, and approved a budget amendment adding 4.5 FTEs and a fire apparatus. A zoning amendment for a registered family home in PD #08-2002 was approved 4-3, and a development code update was tabled then approved after closed session.

• Approved Foster Crossing Roadway Improvement Project to Reliable Paving, Inc. for $795,769.04 (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with First Texas Homes, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with Riverside (East) Homebuilders, Ltd. (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment initiation for PD #08-2002 to allow registered family home (4-3)
• Approved annual renewal for fire dispatch services with Collin County (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Van Alstyne for water purchase of 15,546,000 gallons for $27,438.25 (7-0)
• Approved contract with GCEC for internet upgrades to 1Gbps (7-0)
• Approved FY2020-2021 budget amendment adding 4.5 FTEs and fire apparatus (7-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Anna Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several park-related items, including a development concept for Bryant Park, options for park signs, and a park land dedication tied to The Woods at Lindsey Place preliminary plat. The board will also receive updates on projects, a Christmas event recap, and proposed park-related bond items. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Discuss, consider and act on Bryant Park development concept
• Discuss, consider and act on park sign options
• Discuss, consider and act on park land dedication for The Woods at Lindsey Place
• Receive project updates: Sherley Heritage Park steam locomotive, Johnson Park playground, summer concerts and 4th of July celebration
• Discuss, consider and act on Parks Advisory Board meeting minutes

The Parks Advisory Board recommended that Bryant Park's concept design include two baseball practice fields, two soccer practice fields, and four soccer/multi-purpose fields. They also recommended the 'Sky Hill Park' sign design for the Johnson Park enhancement project. The board voted to recommend accepting the Park Dedication proposal for the Woods at Lindsey Place preliminary plat. Minutes from November 16, 2020 were approved.

• Recommended Bryant Park concept design with 2 baseball practice fields, 2 soccer practice fields, 4 soccer/multi-purpose fields
• Recommended 'Sky Hill Park' sign design for Johnson Park enhancement
• Recommended accepting Park Dedication proposal for Woods at Lindsey Place (motion carried)
• Approved November 16, 2020 meeting minutes

General

The City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Task Force are holding a joint workshop to discuss the Anna 2050 City Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes public comment periods and the workshop as the main substantive item.

• Joint workshop on Anna 2050 City Comprehensive Plan
• Public comments allowed on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Meeting at Sue E. Rattan Elementary School, 1221 S. Ferguson Parkway

The City Council approved an ordinance revising the sewer lateral inspection process to allow third-party inspections, and approved a subdivision improvement agreement for The Woods at Lindsey Place. The consent agenda, including several resolutions for easement abandonment, impact fee reimbursement, water purchase, and a ballfield construction contract, was approved 7-0. The council also appointed Lee Miller as Mayor Pro Tem and Josh Vollmer as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approved sewer lateral inspection ordinance allowing third-party inspections (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement for The Woods at Lindsey Place (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including easement abandonment, impact fee reimbursement, water purchase, and ballfield contract (7-0)
• Appointed Lee Miller as Mayor Pro Tem and Josh Vollmer as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Appointed council liaisons to boards and commissions (7-0)

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet to consider several items, including an ordinance revising the sewer lateral inspection process and a subdivision improvement agreement for the Woods at Lindsey Place development. The agenda also includes consent items such as a $82,362 contract for ballfield construction at Johnson Park and an interlocal water agreement with Melissa. The meeting includes reports, recognitions, and appointments, with a closed session for legal, property, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance to revise sewer lateral inspection process
• Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Woods at Lindsey Place on Rosamond Parkway
• $82,362 contract to Homerun Construction for Johnson Park ballfield and fence
• Interlocal water agreement with City of Melissa
• Roadway and waterworks impact reimbursement agreement with Anna 455 Commercial, LP

City Council

The Anna City Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including public comments and a possible closed session for legal and economic development matters. The main substantive item is a work session presentation by City Manager Jim Proce on the General Obligation Bond Election Program. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Work session: General Obligation Bond Election Program information presented by City Manager Jim Proce
• Closed session authorized for legal consultation and economic development negotiations
• Public comments allowed, with speaker registration by 5:00 PM with City Secretary Carrie Land

City Council

The Anna City Council is meeting to consider appointments for Mayor Pro Tem, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, and Council Liaisons for boards and commissions. They will also hold a work session on a General Obligation Bond Election Program. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and standard meeting formalities.

• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment of Council Liaisons for Boards and Commissions
• Work session on General Obligation Bond Election Program

Community Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation boards may hold a quorum at a Downtown Stakeholder Meeting to discuss downtown master plan development. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Downtown master plan development discussion
• Stakeholder meeting at Anna City Hall, 111 N. Powell Parkway
• Joint quorum possible for both boards
• No formal action scheduled

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve minutes from December 3, 2020, consider adopting logos and taglines for both corporations, and authorize an agreement to purchase commercial real estate listing data. The board will also enter closed session to discuss potential property acquisition, including Anna Business Park, and economic development negotiations with business prospects. No final decisions are guaranteed on closed-session items until reconvening in open session.

• Approve minutes from December 3, 2020 CDC and EDC meetings
• Approve CDC logo and tagline
• Approve EDC logo and tagline
• Resolution authorizing agreement and expenditure for commercial real estate listing data
• Closed session: possible property acquisition, land sale/purchase, Anna Business Park, potential retail and medical projects

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation approved minutes from the December 3, 2020 joint meeting, adopted new logos and the 'Groundbreaking Possibilities' tagline for both entities, and approved a contract with REsimplifi for commercial real estate listing data not to exceed $4,800. The boards also entered closed session to discuss property acquisition and economic development negotiations, but no action was taken on those items after reconvening.

• Approved minutes from December 3, 2020 joint CDC/EDC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CDC logo set with blue color scheme and 'Groundbreaking Possibilities' tagline (unanimous)
• Approved EDC logo set with blue color scheme and 'Groundbreaking Possibilities' tagline (unanimous)
• Approved contract with REsimplifi for real estate listing data, not to exceed $4,800 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for property acquisition and economic development negotiations (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session with no action on closed session items

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Anna Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss staff reports, subcommittee updates, and act on a newsletter format and a New to Civic Engagement Scholarship award. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Collin McKinney statue
• Consideration of newsletter format
• Consideration of New to Civic Engagement Scholarship award
• Subcommittee reports on police, youth, and community events

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Anna Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving December meeting minutes, make a recommendation on The Woods at Lindsey Place preliminary plat by D.R. Horton, and hold a public hearing on amendments to subdivision, zoning, sign, and landscape regulations.

• The Woods at Lindsey Place preliminary plat, applicant David Booth, D.R. Horton
• Public hearing on amendments to Article 9.02 Subdivision Regulations, Article 9.04 Zoning Ordinance, Article 9.05 Signs, Article 9.06 Landscape Regulations
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, email to Planner II Lauren Mecke by 5:00 PM Jan 4