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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/22/2010City of Colleyville 100 Main Street ~~: . ~ ; ~~~ ~t~~ Colleyville, Texas 76034 `~~~ ~~~~ Agenda 817. 503.1000 ,;.,,,, www.colleyville.com City Council Worksession Thursday, July 22, 2010 6:00 PM Executive Conference Room, 3rd Floor 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 2a Discussion of potential refunding of General Obligation, Certificates of Obligation and Tax Increment Financing debt issues 2b Discussion of potential refunding of callable Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds 2c Discussion of City of Colleyville's guidelines and criteria for economic development incentives 3. ADJOURNMENT: I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on Monday, July 19, 2010, by 2:00 p.m Cynthia Singleton, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be opened for public comment and discussion. If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at 817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 7/19/2010 City of Colleyville 100 Main Street ~ Colleyville. Texas 76034 Minutes -Draft 817.503.1000 "'"" www.colleyville.com City Council Worksession Thursday, July 22, 2010 6:00 PM Executive Conference Room, 3rd Floor The City Council Worksession of July 22, 2010, was called to order by Mayor David Kelly at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Michael Muhm, Stan Hall, Tom Hart and Mike Taylor were present. Mayor David Kelly, City Manager Jennifer Fadden, Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Terry Leake, Economic Development Director Marty Wieder, Marketing Coordinator Ashley Stathatos, Community Development Director Ron Ruthven, Communications and Marketing Director Mona Gandy, Information Systems Manager Chris Pena and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. Mayor Pro Tem Jon Ayers was absent. 2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 2a Discussion of potential refunding of General Obligation, Certificates of Obligation and Tax Increment Financing debt issues Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Terry Leake introduced Mr. Jim Sabonis of First Southwest Company. Mr. Sabonis presented information regarding potential refunding of General Obligation, Certificates of Obligation and Tax Increment Financing debt issues, outlined the proposed schedule of events and answered questions of the City Council. City Council determined to proceed with the refunding process. 2b Discussion of potential refunding of callable Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Mr. Jim Sabonis, First Southwest Company, presented potential refunding of callable Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and answered questions of the City Council. City Council determined to proceed with the refunding process. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 8/4/2010 City Council Worksession Minutes -Draft July 22, 2010 2c 3. Discussion of City of Colleyville's guidelines and criteria for economic development incentives Economic Development Director Marty Wieder reviewed the City's Economic Development Incentives Plan and answered questions of the City Council. Discussion ensued regarding the structure of incentive plans, parameters of Type A and Type B sales tax use and the success and benefits of incentives. Councilmember Michael Muhm requested information regarding the City's application fee and incentives offered by other cities. Discussion continued regarding potential incentives for demolition of property for redevelopment, leads received from Catalyst Commercial and the benefit of providing development process information on the web site for potential commercial enterprises. It was determined that a proposed incentive plan will be presented to City Council in December 2010. Marketing Coordinator Ashley Stathatos provided information regarding the Branding Program. Economic Development Director Marty Wieder provided information regarding the "Keep It Colleyville" program. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF AYES, ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE ~-~ DAY OF Minutes to en and d by: ~~~ ~J Cynthia ingleton, TRMC, CMC City Secretary D NAYS AND O 2010. City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 8/4/2010