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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas, 76034
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Elder called the Colleyville City Council Worksession to order on
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL: At the time the Worksession was called to order Mayor Bobby
Lindamood was not present but arrived at 5:21 p.m. and presided for the remainer
of the Worksession, Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scotty
Richardson, and Councilmembers Mark Alphonso, Ben Graves, Kimberly Holt
Gunderson was not present but arrived at 5:21 p.m., and Tim Raine.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jerry Ducay, Assistant City Manager Mark Wood,
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery, Assistant Police Chief Hillary Wreay, Fire
Chief Mark Cantrell, Community Development Director Ben Bryner, Finance Director
Cassie Smith, Public Works and Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo, Capital
Projects Manager Elijah Dorminy, Community Relations and Event Specialist Keeley
Flynn, City Manager’s Office Interns Blaine Tedder, Carson Hampton, Hudson
Spradley, City Attorney Whitt Wyatt, and City Secretary Christine Loven.
WS-1 Discussion of the draft FY2027-2031 CIP
Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo reviewed the purpose of
the CIP, how projects are selected, noted the CIP is on the City’s website with an
interactive map, and reviewed FY26 projects.
Director Escobedo reviewed proposed projects for each department in FY27 through
FY31, noting the CIP identifies planned projects for the next five years, based on
funding availability, and a schedule for completion.
The City Council thanked the City Manager and staff for the preparation and planning
of the CIP and noted Colleyville is far ahead of other cities because of the extended
planning.
WS-2 Discussion of a reimbursement resolution option for the Recreation Center
and project update
Assistant City Manager Mark Wood presented the plans for the voting
center/splashpad and playground project, to include room layouts, interior and
exterior design and materials, splashpad, and playground elements. He provided a
proposal for three additional locations and costs for outside restroom facilities as
requested by City Council, and stated the project will soon go out to bid.
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Manager Wood advised the City Council the project is currently being funded with
cash, but there is an option for financial flexibility through a reimbursement
resolution which allows the City to issue Certificates of Obligation (COs)in the future
to reimburse cash expended and outstanding payments. He stated a reimbursement
resolution is not issuing debt but is providing an opportunity to issue the COs in the
future.
City Council directed staff to move forward with the restroom facilities presented in
Option B. There was general discussion regarding a reimbursement resolution and
the timeline for final consideration of moving forward.
WS-3 Discussion of street names surrounding Heroes Park
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery stated City Engineer Larry Wright had
advised the City the street names around Heroes Park are not associated with any
residential or commercial addresses and the street names could be changed to
reflect both Military and Community Heroes.
Following discussion, City Council asked staff to move forward to change Terra Cotta
Way to Freedom Way and Cottage Lane to Patriot Place.
WS-4 Discussion of artist for Stars & Guitars 2027
Community Relations and Event Specialist Keeley Flynn presented options and costs
of entertainers for Stars and Guitars 2027 and asked City Council to provide
direction regarding their top three choices.
WS-5 Discussion of the BEST program
Assistant City Manager Mark Wood reviewed the current BEST Grant process and
asked City Council to consider allowing the City Beautification Committee to review
and approve smaller-scale BEST Grants when the dollar amount of the request is
$25,000 or less, noting if the request was more than $25,000, it would still go before
City Council for consideration. Manager Wood then introduced City Manager’s Office
Interns Blaine Tedder, Carson Hampton, and Hudson Spradley, who presented an
Enhancement and Improvement Plan Grant Program for City Council’s consideration
and due to the cost, would allow City staff to move quickly to improve business
aesthetics.
Collectively, the interns explained their project scope: Problem, Solution, and
Purpose. They noted Colleyville maintains high standards for the appearance and
upkeep of commercial property. They toured the City to find examples of successful
businesses and analyzed those rated 4.5 stars. They found the key factors of great
signage which also makes it apparent what the business provides, vibrant colors,
abundant parking, a welcoming environment, great service, and a clean building
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exterior which does not appear worn, were common denominators of the business
success.
They then found businesses who could benefit from an Enhancement and
Improvement Plan Grant which could include low budget general enhancements
(resurfacing of parking lots, pressure washing exterior, new paint, and adding
greenery); Ordinance Compliance by continuing to apply the Colleyville standard,
and ensure uniformity throughout; and finally a final example of businesses needing
Renovations which are more costly and may include landscaping changes, adding
or removing building material, parking lot corrections, and adding accessories.
The team provided an implementation and economic plan and a marketing brochure
for the plan.
City Council thanked them for their work and directed staff to move forward with
the plan as presented and approved staff approval of grants $25,000 or less. City
Council directed providing $100,000 to the initial round of the Enhancement and
Improvement Plan Grant program.
WS-6 Discussion of the July 21, 2026, City Council regular agenda items
There was no discussion of this item.
Mayor Lindamood adjourned the Worksession at 6:19 p.m. and called the Executive
Session to order.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with the City Attorney regarding items on
the agenda or for matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental
body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar
of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Code
Section 551.072 - Real Estate - Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property for City facilities
Section 551.087 – Economic Development - Discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information the City has received from business prospects
the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City and with which the City
is conducting economic development negotiations; deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect
There was no action taken and Mayor Lindamood adjourned Executive Session at
6:57 p.m.
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Mayor Lindamood called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:05
p.m. and called the roll.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Lindamood, Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder, Deputy Mayor Pro
Tem Scotty Richardson, and Councilmembers Mark Alphonso, Ben Graves, Kimberly
Holt Gunderson, and Tim Raine.
INVOCATION: Rabbi/Cantor Judy Greenfeld
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AND
TAKE ANY ACTION(S) NECESSARY RELATIVE TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION - RESOLUTION R-26-5162
This resolution was not needed.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Lindamood and the City Council provided announcements regarding
community news and upcoming events.
Presentation of the International Code Council (ICC) and Independent
Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) ElectriCity Award to the City
of Colleyville - Amanda Wozniak, Public Policy Specialist, IAEI, Mayor
Lindamood, and Colleyville Building Official Greg Goodrich
Mayor Lindamood invited Ms. Amanda Wozniak, Public Policy Specialist, IAEI,
Community Development Director Ben Bryner, and Building Inspectors Les Folse
and Richard Clark to join him at the podium. Ms. Wozniak explained the ElectriCity
Award and criteria and stated it was an honor to present the award to Colleyville,
the 15th city in Texas to earn the award.
4. CONSENT: READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-26-5163
4a Approval of the July 7, 2026, City Council minutes
4b Approval of the renewal for medical insurance and award of dental
insurance to BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the agreements
4c Approval to order a total of seven Chevrolet vehicles; five Tahoes, one
Traverse, and one Colorado pickup from Caldwell Chevrolet, a BuyBoard
vendor, for the Police Department fleet, in an amount not to exceed
$550,000, and approval of a lease purchase agreement with Leasing 2 for
the vehicles, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents
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Mayor Lindamood read Resolution R-26-5163 in its entirety.
Human Resources Director Jesse Perez presented item 4b. He reviewed the bid
process, the City’s negotiation with BlueCross BlueShield, and the final premium
increase.
Mayor Lindamood stated he had asked staff to prepare a table of possible
City/employee cost sharing scenarios which would allow the City Council to fully
understand the financial impact of rate increases. Director Perez presented several
cost sharing scenarios.
There was discussion regarding the cost increases which were absorbed by the City,
at the direction of the City Council over the past 15 years. Councilmember Tim Raine
stated he is considering the number of projects which employees have taken on in
an effort to save the City money and he believes the City can absorb the health
insurance increase because of the money saved. There was general discussion of
the projects and cost savings realized by City employees working on several
projects.
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery presented item 4c. noting this purchase
would be a three-year lease purchase and the City would own the vehicles which
would then be placed in a maintenance/replacement cycle.
Mayor Lindamood opened and closed the public hearing without anyone wishing to
speak.
Councilmember Raine made a motion to approve Resolution R-26-5163,
with an amendment to 4b. stating the premium increases will be funded by
the City, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 – Mayor Bobby Lindamood, Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder, Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem Scotty Richardson, and Councilmembers Mark Alphonso,
Ben Graves, Kimberly Holt Gunderson, and Tim Raine.
5. ITEMS NOT FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
5a Monthly Financial Report - June 2026
Finance Director Cassie Smith presented the June report. She noted sales tax
continues to exceed projections and overall, all funds are on track.
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6. ORDINANCE(S): SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
6a Ordinance O-26-2374
Consideration of a Special Use Permit for an accessory building on Lot 7,
Block 3, Quail Crest Estates, zoned R-15 Single-Family Residential, located
at 3505 Blue Quail Lane, Case ZC26-013
Mayor Lindamood read the caption of Ordinance O-26-2374.
Community Development Director Ben Byrner presented the Special Use Permit
request to allow for an accessory building which would exceed the four percent lot
coverage.
City Manager Jerry Ducay asked staff if there was discussion with the applicant since
the last meeting, to consider adding brick to the structure. Director Bryner stated
the applicants are present and have a new exhibit to present which does include
adding brick.
Applicants John and Chelsea Cullen addressed the City Council and answered
questions. Mr. Cullen presented a new exhibit with brick, matching the home
exterior, placed halfway up the structure.
There was general discussion regarding the size of the structure and City codes.
Mayor Lindamood opened and closed the public hearing without any speakers.
Mayor Pro Tem Elder made a motion to approve Ordinance O-26-2374,
seconded by Councilmember Holt Gunderson.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: 6 – Mayor Bobby Lindamood, Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder, and
Councilmembers Mark Alphonso, Ben Graves, Kimberly Holt Gunderson,
and Tim Raine.
Nays: 1 - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scotty Richardson.
7. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There was no one present wishing to speak.
8. RESOLUTION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 -
READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-26-5164
This resolution was not needed.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lindamood adjourned
the meeting without objection by the City Council at 7:56 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary