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Garden Ridge public meetings in 2022

35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: Charter Commission approves multiple sections of proposed city charter

The Charter Commission voted to accept and amend several sections of the proposed city charter template. Decisions covered council powers, meeting procedures, vacancies, and legal provisions. The commission also set its next meeting for January 9, 2023.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves land purchase and new development plat

City Council approved the purchase of 1.031 acres of property at Sundew Lane/Blazing Star and the final plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge. The council also voted to maintain the current water rate structure for Fiscal Year 2023.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Nov 30, 2022 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: Charter Commission approves initial sections of proposed City Charter

The Charter Commission reviewed and approved several sections of a proposed city charter template. The commission established the form of government and specific terms for council members. Some sections regarding qualifications and filing for office were deferred to a future meeting.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Mon Nov 28, 2022 · 18:00

General

Charter Commission to elect leadership and discuss charter preparation timeline

The Charter Commission will meet to introduce its purpose and establish a timeline for preparing the city charter. The commission will also discuss the current form of government and potential changes. Members are scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair under Ordinance No. 210-102022.

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✓ Decided: Charter Commission met for introductions and purpose discussion

The Charter Commission held a regular meeting to discuss the commission's purpose and the roles of the Chair and Vice-Chair. No substantive actions were taken or decided during the meeting.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

Water Commission reviews water rates and pressure regulations

The Water Commission will review the city's water rate structure and water pressure regulations. The meeting includes a request for a water loss adjustment at 20810 Glen Cove. Members will also receive the monthly utility department activity report.

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✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends no changes to 2023 water rate structure

The Water Commission recommended that City Council make no changes to the water rate structure for 2023. The body also recommended a specific water loss adjustment credit for a residential property. Water pressure regulations were deferred to a future agenda.

Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Discussion of alternate compliance options for impervious cover

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss alternate compliance options related to impervious cover. The agenda also includes a period for commissioner input on future items and the announcement of the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of Final Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve the Final Plat for a 13.526 acre tract owned by Custom Clinics, LLC. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

Garden Ridge City Council to review utility work and development updates

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet to review staff reports and committee recommendations. Agenda items include a water leak adjustment request for 7933 Garden North and updates on FM 2252 and FM 3009 projects. The council will also consider the 2022 deer survey results.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints nine residents to the Charter Commission

City Council appointed nine residents to serve on the Charter Commission and approved a water loss adjustment for a local address. The council also certified the tax levy for the 2022 tax year.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Oct 12, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved preliminary plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge

The City Council unanimously approved the preliminary plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge, a 13.526-acre tract at the southeast corner of FM 2252 and FM 3009, owned by Custom Clinics, LLC. The council also approved the resignation of Water Commissioner Reynolds and reappointed Commissioners Stone and Haltaman to terms expiring September 30, 2024. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 210-102022 establishing board and commissions policies and procedures, and voted to discontinue the Step Pay Plan for several departments.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends reappointing two commissioners

The Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council accept the resignation of Commissioner Reynolds and reappoint Commissioners Stone and Haltaman for additional terms expiring September 30, 2024. They also approved the July 19, 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on utility operations and council items. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of The Ridge at Garden Ridge preliminary plat

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge, a 13.526-acre tract at the southeast corner of FM 2252 and FM 3009 owned by Custom Clinics, LLC. The Commission also unanimously appointed Karen Diaz as Chair and Kerim Jacaman as Vice-Chair for a one-year term starting October 2022. Minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting were approved. The October 12, 2022 meeting was cancelled; the next meeting is November 9, 2022.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 18:00

Quarry Commission

Discussion on blast monitoring and the dissolution of the Quarry Commission

The commission will discuss the placement and number of monitors for blasting activities. The meeting also includes items related to the dissolution of the Quarry Commission.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council votes to begin home rule charter process

The City Council voted unanimously to begin the process of appointing a home rule charter commission, following a presentation by the City Attorney. The council also approved a comprehensive water ordinance, a blasting permit for Hanson Quarry with a $29,955.77 fee, and a variance allowing a monetary contribution in lieu of water rights transfer. An Eagle Scout project for bike racks at Paul Davis Park was approved with an amendment for seven-bike capacity racks.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Mon Aug 29, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts $0.269563 tax rate for 2022 (4-0)

The City Council approved a 2022 tax rate of $0.269563 per $100 valuation, consisting of a $0.200091 maintenance and operations rate and a $0.069472 debt service rate, via Ordinance No. 234-082022. The council also adopted a new Drought Management Plan (Ordinance No. 61-082022) and tabled a decision on rescheduling the October regular meeting until September.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Thu Aug 11, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council proposes $0.269563 tax rate, adopts FY2023 budgets

The Garden Ridge City Council proposed a voter-approval tax rate of $0.269563 for 2022 and scheduled a public hearing for August 29, 2022. The council also adopted the FY2023 General Fund and Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund budgets, including salary adjustments, via resolutions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends reappointing three members to additional terms

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved minutes from May 11, 2022, and unanimously recommended that Commissioners Diaz, Jacaman, and Bates be reappointed to additional terms expiring September 30, 2024. They also unanimously approved creating a technical committee of Commissioners Crow and Bates to research impervious cover compliance options. Updates were provided on the FM 2252 sewer project, TxDOT expansion, and a meeting with Comal County about Bat Cave Road development, but no action was taken on those items.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves leak adjustment process with revisions

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved the Leak Adjustment Process with two additional revisions: a minimum billed usage of 40,000 gallons for consideration and a 45-day customer response time. The council also approved the Crisis Communications Plan and the consent agenda, which included minutes and financial statements. No other substantive decisions were made.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Mon Jul 25, 2022 · 13:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council files FY2023 budgets with training budget increase

The Garden Ridge City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2023 budgets for the General Fund, Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Capital Improvements Fund. The council voted unanimously to file the proposed budgets with the City Secretary, with one modification increasing the General Fund's Training/Travel/Seminars line item from $5,900 to $8,400. The council also reviewed the budget and tax rate adoption process and schedule.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Tue Jul 19, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends leak adjustment ordinance changes

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve amendments to Ordinance No. 54 Section 16.07 c) regarding the Water Loss Adjustment process. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting and received updates on utility activities and a leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane.

Wed Jul 13, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council dissolves Quarry and Wildlife Management Advisory Commissions

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved dissolving the Quarry Commission and the Wildlife Management Advisory Commission, repealing the resolutions/ordinances that established them. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the 2022 tax rate designation and employee benefits, and tabled action on the Leak Adjustment Process pending further Water Commission review.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Mon Jul 11, 2022 · 18:00

Quarry Commission

✓ Decided: Quarry Commission reviews May-June blast data, no ordinance violations

The Garden Ridge Quarry Commission reviewed monthly blasting analysis reports from Vibra-Tech for May and June 2022, confirming no blasts exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits. The commission discussed leaving the roving monitor at the Biersner Residence and reviewed historical blasting data. No formal decisions were made beyond adjourning the meeting.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Tue Jun 21, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends leak adjustment process amendments

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve amendments to Ordinance No. 54 Section 16.07 c) Water Loss Adjustment. A leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane was tabled for further evaluation. The commission also approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

Wed Jun 1, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council tables concrete batch plant plan, denies shed variance

The Garden Ridge City Council tabled action on the Guadalupe Ready Mix Master Development Plan for a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252, requesting a modified plan that matches the intended silo height. The council also denied a variance request for a shed encroachment at 8227 Shining Elk. Other actions included approving consent agenda items, personnel policy amendments, and a $5,000 Tri-County Chamber of Commerce membership.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed May 25, 2022 · 13:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discusses draft zoning ordinance, delays public hearing

The Garden Ridge City Council held a special meeting to discuss the draft Zoning Ordinance but took no formal action on it. Members reviewed revisions and considered scheduling a public hearing, with the mayor suggesting an additional workshop in July or August before setting a date. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

Wed May 18, 2022 · 19:00

General

✓ Decided: Council canvasses May 7 election, swears in three members

The City Council canvassed the May 7, 2022 General Election results, declaring Kelly Smith, Todd Arvidson, and Kay Bower elected to Places One, Four, and Five respectively. Certificates of election were issued and oaths of office administered to all three. Councilmember Lisa Swint was elected Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term, and authorized signers for city bank accounts were designated.

Wed May 11, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends concrete batch plant on FM 2252

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Master Development Plan for Guadalupe Ready Mix, LLC, to build a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252, contingent on the City Engineer's floodplain review. The commission also approved the March 8, 2022, meeting minutes and tabled a discussion on water runoff and impervious cover. No other substantive decisions were made.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Mon May 9, 2022 · 18:00

Quarry Commission

✓ Decided: Quarry Commission approves March minutes, reviews blast data

The Quarry Commission approved the March 14, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. They reviewed monthly blasting analysis from Vibra-Tech for March and April, confirming no blasts exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits. The commission discussed monitor placement and tabled action on quarry terminology until further review.

Wed May 4, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denies shed variance, approves animal ordinance and new tagline

The Garden Ridge City Council denied a variance request by Ralph and Beola Bradley to allow a shed encroachment into a side yard setback at 19808 Regency Run, voting 4-1. The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 18-052022 establishing animal control regulations and fees, and also unanimously approved 'Naturally Home' as the new city tagline. Several proclamations were presented, and citizen comments addressed drainage, investigations, and recreational vehicle storage.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denies Trophy Oaks pool variance, approves office/retail special use permit

The Garden Ridge City Council denied a variance request for a 45% impervious cover limit at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. for a pool and related structures, and approved a Special Use Permit for a one-story 11,725 sq ft office/retail building at 19243 FM 2252. The council also tabled a water rights transfer decision for the Overman Development pending further legal research, and approved several ordinances and resolutions, including new council conduct policies.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends 18.99 acre-feet water rights transfer for Overman Development

The Garden Ridge Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council require the transfer of 18.99 acre-feet of Edwards water rights to the city for the proposed Overman Development, based on the March 22, 2015 Master Plan. If the submitted plan differs, the amount must be recalculated and transferred before final plat filing. The commission also approved the February 16, 2022 meeting minutes and requested several items be placed on future agendas, including amendments to Ordinance No. 7 and water rate discounts for developers.

Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves new city logo, water rights transfer requirement

The Garden Ridge City Council approved a new city logo, required Pensionmark Office Center to transfer Edwards water rights for its development, and postponed a variance request for a Trophy Oaks Drive property. The council also authorized the city administrator to sign opioid settlement documents and allocated $2,500 for the city's 50th anniversary.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends 4.75 acre-feet water rights transfer for Pensionmark Phase I

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended that City Council require the transfer of 4.75 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase I of the Pensionmark Office Center development before final plat filing, and 6.33 acre-feet for Phase II before building permits. The Commission also unanimously recommended a $251.34 water leak adjustment credit for 9427 Gloxinia Dr. for two billing periods. It directed staff to remove '5,000 gallons' from Ordinance No. 54's leak adjustment process and tabled discussions on amending Ordinance No. 7 and water rate offsets for future developers. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council orders May 7 election, approves audit, denies RV variance

The Garden Ridge City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report and unanimously passed Ordinance No. 231-022022 ordering a General Election on May 7, 2022, for City Council Places One, Four, and Five. The Council also unanimously denied a variance request to park a recreational vehicle at 9404 Azalea Gate and approved the Final Plat for the Pensionmark Office Center. Additionally, the Council directed staff to draft an ordinance defining ethical conduct for elected officials, including transition-of-power requirements.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 18:00

Water Commission

✓ Decided: Water Commission recommends water rights transfer for Pensionmark development

The Garden Ridge Water Commission recommended that City Council approve the transfer of at least 8.23 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase I and at least 12.66 acre-feet for Phase II of the Pensionmark Office Center development. The motion passed 3-1. The commission also approved the November 16, 2021 meeting minutes and rescheduled the February 15, 2022 meeting to February 16, 2022.

Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 18:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends denial of RV parking variance at 9404 Azalea Gate

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of Brenda L. Elliott's variance request to park an RV in the exterior side yard at 9404 Azalea Gate. They also recommended approval of the Final Plat for Pensionmark Office Center and the resignation of Commissioner Jesse Deaver. The draft zoning ordinance discussion was tabled due to the planner's absence.

9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge
Wed Jan 5, 2022 · 18:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves WMMT Ventures Phase 1 master development plan

The Garden Ridge City Council approved the Master Development Plan for the WMMT Ventures Phase 1 project, a 14.0836-acre tract on FM 2252 at Arrowood Place, following the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the water company ordinance, financial report, and investment policy resolution. Additionally, the council rescheduled the July regular meeting to July 13, 2022, due to the July 4th and 50th Anniversary celebrations. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session was cancelled.

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