Anna public meetings in 2024

City Council

The council will commence with a call to order and roll call, then may enter a closed session under Texas Gov't Code exceptions for legal, real‑property, economic‑development, and personnel matters. It will also consider any items posted for this date before adjourning.

City Council

The Anna City Council will consider a series of consent resolutions, including policy adoptions, interlocal agreements, and service contracts. A key item is a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve the final transaction and financing documents for the Anna Apartments at 900 S Buddy Hayes Blvd. The council will also hold public hearings on several development ordinances and zoning actions for the Park Heights East and West areas. All items are listed on the agenda for the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approve a Resolution adopting a Prohibited Technologies Policy (IT Manager Chris Talbot)
• Approve Interlocal Agreements for the 2024 Buy‑Sell Program with the City of Melissa and the City of Van Alstyne (Director of Public Works Steven Smith)
• Approve a Pump and Haul Agreement with MM Mantua 701, LLC for municipal wastewater (Assistant City Manager Greg Peters, P.E.)
• Approve a resolution authorizing final transaction and financing documents for the Anna Apartments at 900 S Buddy Hayes Blvd (Director of Economic Development Bernie Parker)
• Approve a Wholesale Wastewater Contract between the City of Anna and the City of Van Alstyne (Assistant City Manager Greg Peters, P.E.)

Parks Advisory Board

The scheduled Parks Advisory Board meeting for Monday, December 16, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were listed, so the board will not discuss or decide on any matters at this time. Residents should note the cancellation.

General

This document is a notice that a quorum of several city-affiliated bodies may be present at an event. It does not list any specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

General

This document is a notice that a quorum of several city bodies may be present at a community event. No official business is scheduled to be decided or discussed.

• Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade & Vendor Market at Slayter Creek Park

General

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint meeting on Dec. 10, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with a work session to discuss the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan update facilitated by Kimley‑Horn. No formal actions or votes are scheduled on other items.

• Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum
• Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
• Neighbor Comments – public comment period
• Reports – staff and community interest updates
• Work Session – Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan update (facilitated by Kimley‑Horn)

General

The agenda is a notice that a quorum of the Anna City Council and other city bodies may attend the Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Village event on December 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Attendance is not guaranteed. The notice was posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land at City Hall by December 3, 2024.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Anna Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several development resolutions, including approvals for the AVC Addition, Freestone Anna Phase 2, G2 Motorsports, and the RJ Addition. The commission will also discuss an ordinance amendment (Ord. No. 648-2014) to permit a commercial drone delivery hub on the west side of Buddy Hayes Boulevard. All items are scheduled for action during the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Approve Resolution for AVC Addition, Block A, Lot 1 (Preliminary Plat PP 24-0015) – Owner: Walker Morreng LLC/Clinton Walker
• Approve Resolution for Freestone Anna Phase 2 (Preliminary Plat PP 24-0014) – Owner: 615 Foster Crossing Investment LLC
• Approve Resolution for G2 Motorsports Minor Plat MP 24-0003 – Owner: Lou Gigliotti
• Approve Resolution for RJ Addition, Block A, Lots 1 & 2 (Final Plat FP 24-0016) – Owner: Randle Jones
• Consider Ordinance amendment (Ord. No. 648-2014) to allow a commercial drone delivery hub on Buddy Hayes Boulevard (PD 24-0005) – Owner: Matt Philpott (Walmart Sr. Project Manager)

General

The Neighbor Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission meets on Nov. 25, 2024. Commissioners will hear public comments and receive an events and programs update. The commission will consider advising the City Council on a possible property‑tax freeze for senior citizens and will vote on the minutes from the Oct. 28 meeting.

• Public comment period for any agenda or non‑agenda items (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Report on events and programs update
• Consideration of advising City Council on freezing property taxes for senior citizens
• Approval of minutes from the Oct. 28, 2024 commission meeting

General

The Anna City Council and other affiliated bodies may attend an AISD Board meeting on November 21, 2024. The City Secretary posted a notice of possible quorum at City Hall.

• Notice of possible quorum for AISD Board meeting
• Attendance by City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other boards
• Meeting location: 201 E. 7th Street, Anna, TX 75409
• Meeting date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM
• Notice posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land on November 15, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive reports on several park projects and master plans. The board will also consider actions regarding a professional services agreement and a grant for a second fitness court.

• Park naming recommendation for Anna Crossing Park
• Professional services agreement with Project Advocates
• Grant for a second fitness court through the National Fitness Campaign
• Reports on Bryant Park master plan and Natural Springs Park trail connection
• Report on park system master plan update by Freese & Nichols

General

The city posted a notice that a quorum may or may not be present for the Community Build & Ribbon Cutting of the Natural Springs Park Playground on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM. No decisions or actions are scheduled; the notice simply informs the public of potential attendance by various city bodies.

• Notice of possible quorum for Community Build & Ribbon Cutting at Natural Springs Park Playground

Board of Adjustment

The Anna Board of Adjustment will meet on November 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. After standard opening items, the board will consider a request to appeal the Director’s interpretation of the zoning ordinance for Urban Crossing, Block A, Lot 19R (City Project #DIRINT24-0001). No other agenda items are scheduled for decision. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Appeal of Director’s interpretation of the zoning ordinance for Urban Crossing, Block A, Lot 19R (Project #DIRINT24-0001)

General

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will meet for a joint work session to discuss updates to the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The session will be facilitated by the consulting firm Kimley‑Horn. No formal actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and planning only. Standard procedural items such as call to order and neighbor comments are also on the agenda.

• Joint work session to discuss the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan update (facilitated by Kimley‑Horn)

City Council

The Anna City Council will discuss a Tree Preservation Ordinance amendment and neighborhood drainage policy during the work session. It will then consider a series of consent items, including the tax roll approval, several development agreements, and equipment purchases such as a diesel generator for Fire Station 2 and networking gear for the community library. The council will also review board member appointments and may enter closed session for legal, real‑property, economic‑development, or personnel matters.

• Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of a diesel generator for Fire Station Number 2
• Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of networking equipment for the Anna Community Library
• Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Meryl Street, LP
• Approve a resolution regarding the Lazy Lane Addition, Block A, Lots 1‑3, Final Plat (FP 24‑0014)
• Discussion on Article 9.07 Tree Preservation Ordinance

General

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council attending a social function. No formal action will be taken at this event.

General

This document is a notice that members of several city bodies may be present at the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day Parade. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day Parade at Slayter Creek Park

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Economic Development and Community Development Corporations will receive presentations on current loans, finance options for FY 2024‑2025, the FY 2024 Annual Report, and a recruitment video update. They will also update the strategic plan and financial report. In a closed session the board will deliberate possible real‑property acquisition or sale, a grant program, lease agreements, and incentives for prospective retail and medical projects.

• Presentation on current EDC and CDC loans
• Consideration of finance and banking options for FY 2024‑2025
• Presentation of the FY 2024 Annual Report
• Closed‑session deliberation of possible property acquisition or land sale/purchase
• Closed‑session discussion of economic‑development negotiations and potential incentives for retail and medical projects

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the city's Vision and Success Statements. The meeting includes a period for neighbor comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Work session to review Vision and Success Statements

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to zone about 204 acres at the southwest corner of County Road 285 and County Road 827 for Planned Development under the City Park Heights West Development Agreement. The commission will also consider a public hearing on an ordinance to zone about 60 acres north of County Road 371 near Bryant Farm Road for Planned Development under the City Park Heights East Development Agreement. In addition, the commission will approve resolutions for site plans and conveyance plats for the Anna Retail Addition, Anna White Street Addition, Blacklock Storage, and Rosamond Crossing Northeast Corner Addition.

• Approve Resolution for Anna Retail Addition, Block A Lot 8 & Block B Lot 1 (SP 24-0006) – Owner: David Claassen - Anna 31 Retail LP
• Approve Resolution for Anna White Street Addition, Block A Lots 1‑3 (CVP 24-0005) – Owner: Minnows LTD
• Approve Resolution for Blacklock Storage, Block A Lot 1 (SP 24-0005) – Owner: Ashton Commercial Construction LLC
• Approve Resolution for Rosamond Crossing Northeast Corner Addition, Block A Lots 1‑15 (CVP 24-0004) – Owner: Anna 18 LLC/MJLA Adams LTD
• Conduct public hearing on ordinance to zone 204 ± acres at County Road 285 and County Road 827 (PD 24-0004)

Board of Adjustment

The Anna Board of Adjustment will meet on October 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The board will approve the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and will consider a request to appeal the Director’s interpretation of the zoning ordinance for Urban Crossing, Block A, Lot 19R (Project #DIRINT24-0001). The agenda also includes a director’s report, neighbor comment period, and standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Consider appeal of Director’s interpretation of the zoning ordinance for Urban Crossing, Block A, Lot 19R (Project #DIRINT24-0001)

General

The Neighbor Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission will meet to hear public input and receive reports on events and recognition programs. It will consider approval of the minutes from the September 23, 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission meeting. The commission will also discuss advising the City Council on a possible freeze of property taxes for senior citizens.

• Approve minutes from the September 23, 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission meeting
• Discuss advising the City Council on freezing property taxes for Anna senior citizens
• Public comment period for neighbor input (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Events and Programs Update report
• City of Anna Neighbor Recognition Programs report

Board of Adjustment

The Anna Board of Adjustment will meet to review its rules of procedure, approve the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting, and elect its officers (chairperson, vice‑chairman, and secretary). Standard opening items such as call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and neighbor comments are also on the agenda. No other agenda items will be discussed or acted upon at this meeting.

• Review/Discuss/Action on Board of Adjustments Rules of Procedure
• Elect the Board of Adjustments Chairperson
• Elect the Board of Adjustments Vice‑Chairman
• Elect the Board of Adjustments Secretary
• Approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting

City Council

The Anna City Council will hold a closed‑session work meeting on October 22, 2024. Council members may consult legal counsel on pending litigation, deliberate real‑property transactions, discuss economic‑development negotiations, and address personnel matters. They may also consider any other items posted for that date before adjourning.

• Consult legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation
• Deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Discuss economic‑development negotiations and potential incentives
• Address personnel matters
• Consider any other items posted for the same meeting date

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and discuss an economic development incentive agreement with the Seitz Group, Inc. The body will also consider naming a park at 1456 Persimmon Dr. "Carol Park" and review updates on the Sherley Farms development.

• Public hearing to rezone 1.0± acre from SF-1 Single Family Residential to Downtown (DT) District east of North Powell Parkway
• Economic Development Incentive Agreement with the Seitz Group, Inc.
• Naming of a park at 1456 Persimmon Dr. as "Carol Park"
• Purchase orders for Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Hackberry Water Tower lighting improvements
• Fourth amendment to the Garney Construction contract for Hurricane Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements

Parks Advisory Board

The scheduled Parks Advisory Board meeting for Monday, October 21, 2024 has been cancelled. No agenda items, decisions, or public hearings will take place. The cancellation was certified by Marc Marchand, Director of Neighborhood Services.

General

This document is a notice that members of several city-affiliated bodies may be present at a community event. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Event: Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Boo Bash at Slayter Creek Park

City Council

The Anna City Council posted a Notice of Possible Quorum for its October 9, 2024 meeting. The notice states that a quorum may be present, but no council business will be considered. The notice was posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land at City Hall and on the bulletin board by 5:00 PM on October 2024.

• Notice of Possible Quorum posted; no council business will be considered

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Anna Crossing Park Master Plan. The body will also consider the purchase of a Pierce Fire Engine and the appointment of an Associate Judge for the Municipal Courts.

• Presentation of Anna Crossing Park Master Plan
• Contract for the purchase of a Pierce Fire Engine from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
• Appointment of an Associate Judge of the Municipal Courts of the City of Anna
• Nominations for the 2025 Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Amending signatories to transact business with Simmons Bank

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session and closed session. The agenda consists of procedural items and potential discussions under legal exceptions to the Open Meetings Act.

• Closed session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation
• Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Closed session to discuss economic development negotiations
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and resolutions for site plans, and to conduct a public hearing on a rezoning request.

• Approve minutes of the September 04, 2024, meeting
• Approve a resolution for Avery Pointe Commercial site plan (SP 24-0003)
• Approve a resolution for Shops at Foster Crossing preliminary site plan (PSP 24-0006)
• Consider a preliminary plat for Rosamond Crossing Northeast Corner Addition (PP 24-0012)
• Public hearing to rezone one lot from SF-1 to Downtown District (Zone 24-0001)

General

The City Secretary posted a Notice of Possible Quorum for the Anna Fest meeting on October 5, 2024 at the Anna Municipal Complex. It states that the Anna City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission may have a quorum, but attendance is not guaranteed. No decisions or actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Notice of possible quorum for City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission at Anna Fest

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Economic Development Corporation will consider a presentation from The Retail Coach and vote on two resolutions approving agreements with The Retail Coach and The Batdrone for professional contract services. The board will also discuss the timing for the Charette process with Toole Design on the Interurban Pedestrian Thoroughfare design. A closed session will be held to deliberate possible real‑property transactions and economic‑development negotiations, including potential incentives for retail and medical projects.

• Resolution No. 2024-10-13 approving an agreement with The Retail Coach for professional contract services (CDC).
• Resolution No. 2024-10-14 approving an agreement with The Batdrone for professional contract services (CDC).
• Discussion of timing and availability for the Charette process with Toole Design for the Interurban Pedestrian Thoroughfare design.
• Closed‑session deliberation on possible purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property.
• Closed‑session deliberation on economic‑development negotiations and potential incentives for retail and medical projects.

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet in a closed session on September 24, 2024. Council members may discuss items permitted under Texas Government Code exceptions, including legal counsel matters, real‑property transactions, economic‑development negotiations, and personnel issues. The agenda does not list any specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or dollar amounts.

• Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation
• Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Discuss economic development negotiations and potential financial incentives for business prospects
• Discuss personnel matters, including City Council and City Attorney annual review

City Council

The City Council will decide on several professional service contracts and development agreement amendments. The body will also discuss fire-rescue services in the county and the appointment of commission members.

• AV contract for the community library with AVI-SPL not to exceed $690,000
• Project schedule extension requests from NexMetro Communities and NRP Group
• Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Pulte Homes of Texas, LP for roadway, sewer, and water improvements
• Dedication of 12.642 acres of park land from Anna 51 Joint Venture
• Professional services contract with Geotex Engineering for the Pecan Grove Trail project

General

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission will consider two approvals: the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting and the 2024‑2025 work plan. The commission will also hear a presentation by Aubre Mitchell of the Warpaint Project, Inc., and receive an update on events and programs. A future topic for discussion is advising the City Council on a possible property‑tax freeze for senior citizens.

• Approve minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting
• Approve the 2024‑2025 Commission Work Plan
• Presentation by Aubre Mitchell of the Warpaint Project, Inc.
• Events and Programs update
• Discuss advising City Council on freezing property taxes for senior citizens

General

The City Secretary posted a notice that the Anna City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, EDC/CDC, Parks Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission may have a quorum at the Anna Historical Preservation Society luncheon on September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM. The notice states that attendance is not certain and no formal agenda items were listed.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will elect a chairperson, a vice‑chairman, and a secretary. It will review, discuss, and consider action on its Rules of Procedure. A Director’s Report will certify that the agenda was posted as required. No other agenda items will be acted upon.

• Election of Board of Adjustment Chairperson
• Election of Board of Adjustment Vice‑Chairman
• Election of Board of Adjustment Secretary
• Review, discussion, and action on Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure
• Director’s Report certifying agenda posting

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet in a closed session on September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The session will be used to discuss matters allowed under Texas Government Code exceptions, including legal counsel, real‑property transactions, economic‑development negotiations, and personnel issues. The council may also consider any other items posted for that date before adjourning.

City Council

The Anna City Council will consider adopting the FY2025 budget, tax rate, and comprehensive plan update. The meeting will also include approval of construction contracts and the annual audit.

• Approve FY2025 Budget and Tax Rate
• Approve Comprehensive Plan update with Kimley-Horn
• Approve construction contract for Hurricane Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2024
• Approve purchase order for Jacobs Manufacturing to purchase reinforces fiberglass buildings

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development and Economic Development Corporations will meet to receive financial reports and consider two resolutions that would approve agreements for public‑relations and marketing services with Cooksey Communications and for digital‑media services with Swimming Duck, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 joint meeting, a closed‑session discussion of possible real‑property transactions and economic‑development incentives, and a director’s strategic‑plan update.

• Resolution to approve an agreement with Cooksey Communications for public‑relations and marketing services (CDC)
• Resolution to approve an agreement with Swimming Duck, LLC for digital‑media services (CDC)
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2024 joint CDC/EDC meeting
• Closed‑session deliberation on possible real‑property acquisition, lease or sale
• Closed‑session discussion of economic‑development negotiations for potential retail and medical projects

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider resolutions for two specific site plans. The meeting includes a review of a site plan for the Anna Retail Addition and a preliminary site plan for Rosamond Crossing.

• Resolution for Anna Retail Addition, Block A, Lot 6, Site Plan (SP 24-0001) for Vinder Properties
• Resolution for Rosamond Crossing Northeast Corner, Block A, Lots 1-15, Preliminary Site Plan (PSP 24-0005) for Anna 18 LLC

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY2025 budget and tax rate. Additionally, the council will hold a work session to discuss creating a Task Force for the Updated Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY2025 Budget
• Public hearing on Proposed FY2025 Tax Rate
• Discussion on creation of a Task Force for the Updated Comprehensive Plan

General

The agenda is a notice that a quorum may or may not be present at the Anna Economic Development Forum on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:15 AM. It lists the location as the Anna Municipal Complex, 120 W 7th St, Anna, TX 75409. No decisions, proposals, or other agenda items are included.

• Notice of possible quorum for the Anna Economic Development Forum

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet in a closed session on August 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The council will discuss items allowed under Texas Government Code exceptions, including legal counsel matters, real‑property transactions, economic‑development negotiations, and personnel issues. The agenda also permits the council to consider any other items posted for that date.

• Closed session to consult legal counsel on pending or contemplated litigation
• Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Closed session to deliberate economic development negotiations and possible incentives
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Consider any other items posted for the same date

City Council

The Anna City Council will consider a series of consent items, including minutes, a financial report, extensions of animal services agreements, and several ordinances updating service and assessment plans. Individual items include contract awards for the Pecan Grove Trail and a water main installation, as well as public hearings on assessment levies for the Woods at Lindsey Place Public Improvement District. The meeting also includes a closed‑session segment for legal, property, economic‑development, and personnel matters.

• Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve the sole‑source purchase of library equipment from Bibliotheca for the Anna Community Library and Municipal Plaza projects.
• Approve a contract award to AALC, LLC (dba Perfect Finish Landscaping) for the Pecan Grove Trail capital improvement project.
• Approve a contract award to Lynn Vessels, LLC for a 12" offsite water main along the Collin County Outer Loop to the Hurricane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Conduct a public hearing on the proposed levy of assessments for Improvement Area #2 of the Woods at Lindsey Place Public Improvement District.
• Approve resolutions extending the agreements with Collin County for Animal Control Services and Animal Shelter Services.

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the next steps for its Work Plan. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February, March, April, and July 2024.

• Discussion of Commission Work Plan next steps
• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The city posted a notice that a quorum may be present for the grand opening of Anna Fire Station 2 at 150 S Standridge Blvd on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM. The notice was posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land at the city hall bulletin board by 5:00 PM on August 19, 2024. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Grand opening of Anna Fire Station 2 at 150 S Standridge Blvd
• Possible quorum for City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, EDC/CDC, Parks Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission
• Notice posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive reports on parks maintenance, recreation programs, and Capital Improvement Projects. The board will also discuss and take action on a park naming recommendation and a date for a parks tour.

• Action on a park naming recommendation
• Report on Anna Crossing Park project
• Report on Parks CIP projects update
• Action on a date for the Parks Advisory Board parks tour
• Approval of July 15, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed FY2024-2025 budget and a proposed property tax rate of 0.507200 per $100 of valuation. The body will also consider the sale of up to $25 million in certificates of obligation for fire trucks, municipal buildings, and sewer improvements.

• Sale of up to $25,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
• Proposed property tax rate of 0.507200 per $100 of property valuation
• Rezoning of 1,035± acres at W. Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75
• Rezoning of 59.11± acres at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway for multi-use development
• Acquisition of sanitary sewer line easements from Valinda Plaza, LLC via potential eminent domain

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss specific legal, property, and personnel matters. The agenda is primarily procedural and lists exceptions for executive session discussions.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation
• Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Economic development negotiations and financial incentives for business prospects
• Personnel matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Anna Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and vote on several development plat resolutions. It will also approve the minutes from the July 1, 2024 meeting. The resolutions cover the Arizmendi Addition, City Park Heights East Phase 2, Foster Crossing Addition, One Anna Two Addition, and Rosamond Crossing Southeast Corner Addition.

• Approve minutes of the July 1, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Approve resolution for Arizmendi Addition, Block A, Lot 1, Final Plat (FP 24-0007)
• Approve resolution for City Park Heights, East, Phase 2, Preliminary Plat (PP 24-0011)
• Approve resolution for Foster Crossing Addition, Block A, Lot 1, Final Plat (FP 24-0009)
• Approve resolution for One Anna Two Addition, Block B, Lot 1 (Commercial) & Lot 2 (Residential), Final Plat (FP 24-0008)

General

The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, EDC/CDC, Parks Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission may attend the Anna Community Library topping out ceremony on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The notice states that a quorum is not guaranteed. The notice was posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land by 5:00 PM on July 29, 2024.

• Topping out ceremony for Anna Community Library at Anna Municipal Complex, 120 W 7th St, Anna, TX

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Economic Development and Community Development Corporations will approve minutes from their July 18, 2024 joint meeting and receive a director's report covering a strategic plan update, financial and sales‑tax information, and upcoming events. In a closed session, the board will deliberate a possible real‑property purchase, lease, or exchange and discuss economic‑development negotiations for potential retail and medical projects, including any related incentives. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as call to order, neighbor comments, and staff reports before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 joint CDC and EDC meeting
• Director's Report: strategic plan update, financial/sales‑tax update, event updates
• Closed session: deliberate possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Closed session: discuss economic‑development negotiations for potential retail and medical projects and possible incentives
• Receive reports from staff or board members about items of community interest

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from City Manager Ryan Henderson. The discussion will cover the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan, development processes, and future development in the city.

• Presentation on Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The City Council held a work session to receive a staff presentation on the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan, development processes, and future development. No formal decisions or votes were made; the item was for discussion and collaboration only. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Received staff presentation on Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan (no action)
• Discussed in-city vs. ETJ development, development process, and incentives (no vote)

General

The special city council meeting on July 30, 2024 may have a quorum from the Planning and Zoning Commission, EDC/CDC, Parks Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission, but attendance is not guaranteed. The notice was posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land at City Hall and on the bulletin board by 5:00 PM on July 26, 2024. No decisions or agenda items are listed for this meeting.

General

The City Secretary posted a notice that the Anna City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, EDC/CDC, Parks Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission may not have a quorum at the Anna Police Department Back to School Bash. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Slayter Creek Middle School, 1201 N Powell Pkwy, Anna, TX. The notice states that quorum attendance is uncertain and no formal actions are being taken.

• Notice of possible quorum for multiple city bodies at the Back to School Bash

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding sewer utility rates and a rezoning request. The body will also discuss creek erosion in Northpointe Crossing and review plans for the Anna Community Library.

• Public hearing and action on sanitary sewer utility rates for FY2025
• Public hearing on rezoning 20.5± acres on the west side of N. Powell Parkway to Multi-Family and Regional Commercial
• Resolution approving the Anna 23 Concept Plan
• Discussion of creek channel erosion in Northpointe Crossing subdivision
• Update and preliminary staffing/operating plans for the Anna Community Library project

The City Council approved the rezoning of 20.5+ acres on N. Powell Parkway from SF-E to Multi-Family and Regional Commercial (5-2), and approved the associated Anna 23 Concept Plan for 300 multi-family dwellings and retail/restaurant space (5-2). The Council also unanimously adopted a 10% increase in sanitary sewer rates for FY2025, raising the average monthly sewer bill by $6.37. A motion to table the rezoning failed 2-5.

• Approved rezoning of 20.5+ acres on N. Powell Parkway to MF & C-2 (5-2)
• Approved Anna 23 Concept Plan for 300 multi-family units and retail (5-2)
• Adopted FY2025 sanitary sewer rate increase of 10% (7-0)
• Motion to table rezoning until Aug 13 failed (2-5)

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet in a closed session on July 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Council members may discuss items that fall under the closed‑session exceptions, including legal counsel matters, real‑property transactions, economic‑development negotiations, and personnel issues. The agenda also allows consideration of any other items posted for that date. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation
• Discussion or deliberation of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Economic‑development negotiations with a prospective business
• Discussion of personnel matters

The Anna City Council met in closed session to discuss legal, real estate, economic development, and personnel matters. The only action was a unanimous 6-0 vote to enter closed session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted 6-0 to enter closed session

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting at the Anna Municipal Complex, 120 W. 7th Street, on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: opening ceremonies, public comment, reports, and the election of a chair and vice chair.

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission held a special meeting and elected officers. Theresa King-Bell was re-elected as Chair in a 6-0 vote, and Elijah Nelms was elected Vice Chair in a 4-2 vote. The commission also received training on board service requirements and heard from city staff and council members.

• Re-elected Theresa King-Bell as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Elijah Nelms as Vice Chair (4-2)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation (CDC) and Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will meet to discuss and potentially approve their respective budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The board will also consider an agreement amendment for pedestrian and downtown planning.

• Public hearing and action on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Anna CDC budget
• Action on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Anna EDC budget
• Amendment to the agreement with Toole Design for the Interurban Pedestrian Corridor Project and Downtown Plan Consulting
• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition and land sale/purchase
• Closed session regarding economic development negotiations for potential retail and medical projects

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation approved the FY 2024-2025 budgets for both entities, authorizing publication of the CDC budget. They also approved an amended contract with Toole Design for the Interurban Pedestrian Corridor Project and Downtown Plan Consulting, increasing the expenditure cap from $150,000 to $180,000. All votes were unanimous. The boards also entered closed session to discuss real property, legal matters, and economic development negotiations, but took no reported action afterward.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 CDC budget and authorized publication (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 EDC budget (unanimous)
• Approved amended Toole Design contract with expenditure not to exceed $180,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 6 and June 20 meetings (unanimous)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive updates on parks maintenance, recreation programs, and capital improvement projects, including the Anna Crossing Park project. Members will also consider a park naming recommendation, review June meeting minutes, address erosion at Natural Springs Park, and hold elections for chair, vice chair, and secretary.

• Receive report on parks maintenance and recreation programs (see attached memo)
• Receive CIP project update and Anna Crossing Park project report
• Discuss park naming recommendation for a park to be dedicated by Don Collins
• Address erosion at Natural Springs Park
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

City Council

The Anna City Council will consider several land use requests, including rezoning for self-storage and child-care at Rosamond Parkway and N. Powell Parkway. The council will also discuss the annexation of 513 acres and the issuance of up to $13,897,149 in bonds for Meadow Vista PID improvements. A work session report on police staffing is also scheduled.

• Rezoning request for self-storage and child-care at Rosamond Parkway and N. Powell Parkway
• Annexation of 513± acres at County Road 1101 and County Road 289
• Rezoning of 1,035± acres at W. Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75
• Issuance of up to $13,897,149 in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds for Meadow Vista PID
• Report on police staffing

The Anna City Council voted 4-3 to table a request to rezone and zone 1,035+ acres at W. Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75, continuing the public hearing to August 13, 2024. The council approved annexation of 513+ acres at County Road 1101 and County Road 289 (6-1) and approved a zoning amendment at Rosamond Parkway and N. Powell Parkway to allow self-storage and child-care uses, excluding hotel-motel uses (6-1). It also approved the Shadowbend Commercial Concept Plan (6-1) and adopted ordinances levying Meadow Vista Public Improvement District assessments and authorizing up to $13,897,149 in special assessment revenue bonds (both 7-0).

• Tabled rezoning of 1,035+ acres at W. Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75; public hearing continued to Aug. 13, 2024 (4-3)
• Approved annexation of 513+ acres at County Road 1101 and County Road 289 (6-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for self-storage and child-care center/nursery school uses, excluding hotel-motel uses (6-1)
• Approved Shadowbend Commercial Concept Plan with frontage waiver for detention Lot 14 (6-1)
• Approved consent items: June 25, 2024 minutes and Rosamond Crossing preliminary site plan (7-0)
• Adopted Meadow Vista PID service and assessment plan and assessment roll (7-0)
• Authorized up to $13,897,149 in Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, for Meadow Vista PID Improvement Area #1 (7-0)
• Appointed APFC and AHFC officers: Carver president, Baker vice president, Bills secretary, Herndon treasurer (7-0 each)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss confidential topics. The agenda includes discussions regarding legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation
• Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Economic development negotiations
• Personnel matters

The Anna City Council held a work session on July 9, 2024, entering closed session at 5:34 PM to discuss legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters. The council reconvened at 6:25 PM and took no action on any items. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session (5-0)
• No action taken on posted agenda items
• Meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM

Economic Development Corporation

The scheduled meeting for the Anna Economic Development Corporation on July 4, 2024, was canceled. No items were listed for consideration or discussion.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The agenda also includes reviews of procedure rules and resolutions for various plats and site plans.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Review/Action on P&Z Rules of Procedure
• Review/Action on Tree Board Rules of Procedure
• Final Plat: Parmore – Anna, Block A, Lot 1
• Site Plan: Anna Retail Addition, Block A, Lot 8

General

This notice states that members of several Anna city bodies may be present at the Boots & Booms event. It is not certain that a quorum will be reached. The document contains no specific agenda items or decisions.

City Council

The Anna City Council will consider several rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and planned development areas. The agenda also includes a presentation on road capital improvement plans and discussions regarding wastewater infrastructure contracts. Additionally, the council will recognize outgoing member Randy Atchley and swear in Kelly Herndon.

• Rezoning 28 acres at Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75 to Regional Commercial
• Rezoning 59.1 acres at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway to Planned Development
• Contract with Blue Star Utilities for the Hurricane Creek Wastewater Interceptor Line
• Resolution approving the Powell Corners Concept Plan
• Agreement for sanitary sewer easements for the Hurricane Creek Trunk Sewer project

The Anna City Council awarded a construction contract of up to $10 million to Blue Star Utilities for the Hurricane Creek Wastewater Interceptor Line and approved a $2.75 million downtown property purchase by the Anna Community Development Corporation. Council approved two rezonings — 0.22 acres at W. 4th Street and S. Powell Parkway, and 28+ acres at Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75 — and approved a Future Land Use Plan amendment for 20.5 acres on N. Powell Parkway. A 59.1-acre rezoning request at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway was tabled to August 13, 2024, and a related 20.5-acre rezoning was tabled to July 23, 2024.

• Approved consent items 6.a.-g., including minutes, financial report, and WSB materials testing contract up to $70,000 (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing up to $81,072 for sanitary sewer easements from Anna Group, LLC along FM 455 (consent, 7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for Meadow Vista PID Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (consent, 7-0)
• Approved amendment to Anna Community Development Corporation FY2023-24 budget (consent, 7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.22 acres at W. 4th Street and S. Powell Parkway to Downtown Core (DT/CE) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 28+ acres at Rosamond Parkway and U.S. Highway 75 to Regional Commercial (C-2) (7-0)
• Tabled 59.1-acre rezoning at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway to August 13, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Future Land Use Plan amendment for 20.5 acres on N. Powell Parkway to Regional Activity Center (6-0)

City Council

The scheduled City Council work session for June 25, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or action.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to canvass the June 15, 2024, runoff election results. The meeting also includes a period for neighbor comments.

• Ordinance canvassing the June 15, 2024, runoff election

The City Council met with a quorum of three members to canvass the June 15, 2024, runoff election for City Council Place 4. Kelly Herndon won the seat with 316 votes (59.40%) against Bruce Norwood's 216 votes (40.60%). The council approved the ordinance canvassing the election by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved ordinance canvassing the June 15, 2024, runoff election results (3-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes a proposed property contract near State Highway 5 and closed sessions regarding the Anna Business Park.

• Resolution to approve and amend the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget
• Property purchase and sale contract with leasebacks near State Highway 5
• Closed session regarding real property at Anna Business Park
• Economic development negotiations for potential retail and medical projects

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Community Development Corporation/Economic Development Corporation held a special meeting on June 20, 2024. The boards voted to approve a resolution amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and approved a purchase and sale contract with leasebacks for property along or near State Highway 5. The meeting also included a closed session for real property deliberations, legal consultations, and economic development negotiations.

• Approved a resolution regarding the approval of and authority to amend the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget (CDC)
• Approved a resolution for a purchase and sale contract with leasebacks for property owned by Bengal Anna Plaza, LLC and Faizur Rahman located along or near State Highway 5 (CDC)

Parks Advisory Board

The board will receive reports on the Anna Crossing Park concept design and parks maintenance programs. Members will also consider actions regarding erosion and citizen concerns at Natural Springs Park, as well as handicap access to a small dog area.

• Concept design of Anna Crossing Park
• Erosion at Natural Springs Park
• Citizen concerns at Natural Springs Park
• Handicap access to small dog area
• CIP Project Update

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. The board decided to take no action on citizen concerns at Natural Springs Park or handicap access to the small dog area, noting these were addressed by city staff.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled erosion at Natural Springs Park
• Decided to take no action on citizen concerns at Natural Springs Park
• Decided to take no action on handicap access to small dog area

General

This notice informs the public that members of various city bodies may be present at a Juneteenth celebration at Slayter Creek Park. No formal meeting or specific agenda items are scheduled.

• No specific agenda items listed

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council work session and contains items for potential closed session discussion. No specific public projects or ordinances are listed in this document.

• Legal counsel regarding litigation
• Real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Economic development negotiations
• Personnel matters
• Security devices or audits

The Anna City Council met in a closed session on June 11, 2024, to discuss confidential matters including legal counsel, real property, economic development, personnel, and security issues. The motion to enter closed session passed 4-0. After reconvening, the council took no action on any agenda items and adjourned.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (4-0)
• No action taken on agenda items
• Meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM

City Council

The City Council will consider a notice of intention to issue up to $25,000,000 in certificates of obligation for public safety, public works, and utility projects. The agenda also includes discussions regarding land acquisitions on Hackberry Drive and improvements within the Meadow Vista Public Improvement District.

• Notice of intention to issue up to $25,000,000 in certificates of obligation for public safety, public works, and utility systems
• Acquisition of Hackberry Drive right-of-way and easements
• Final plat approval for Family Time Away Place
• Tree preservation waiver for the development of John Flavel Greer Park
• Assessment plan and service plan for Meadow Vista Public Improvement District Area #1

The City Council authorized the publication of a notice to issue up to $25 million in certificates of obligation to fund public safety, public works, and utility projects. Additionally, the Council approved the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Hackberry Drive extension and set a public hearing for July 9 regarding the Meadow Vista Public Improvement District assessments.

• Approved $25M certificates of obligation notice (6-0)
• Authorized Hackberry Drive right-of-way and easement acquisition (6-0)
• Approved waiver of tree preservation for John Flavel Greer Park (6-0)
• Approved Family Time Away Place final plat (6-0)
• Set July 9 public hearing for Meadow Vista PID assessments (6-0)
• Approved May 28 meeting minutes (6-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna CDC and EDC will meet to elect new board officers and discuss FY 2025 budget priorities. The boards will also consider a property purchase and sale contract with leasebacks near State Highway 5. Discussion will also include potential retail and medical development projects.

• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Property purchase and sale contract near State Highway 5
• FY 2025 budget and strategic planning priorities
• Potential retail and medical development projects
• Recommendation to cancel the July 4, 2024 meeting

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation met June 6, 2024, and approved a purchase and sale contract with leasebacks for property owned by Bengal Anna Plaza, LLC and Faizur Rahman along or near State Highway 5, contingent on a fully executed contract from all parties by noon June 11, 2024. The board re-elected Bruce Norwood as President, Nate Pike as Vice-President, and Michelle Hawkins as Secretary, and voted to cancel the July 4, 2024 joint meeting and instead hold it July 18, 2024. Staff presented a proposed FY 2025 budget and strategic planning priorities, including sales tax, revenues, balance funds, and proposed expenditures; no budget action was recorded. The board also amended the property contract motion to allow the Chief Administrative Officer to sign if the President and Vice-President cannot.

• Approved purchase and sale contract with leasebacks for Bengal Anna Plaza, LLC / Faizur Rahman property near State Highway 5, contingent on signed contract by 12:00 p.m. June 11, 2024 (5-0, Norwood abstained)
• Amended the contract motion to let the Chief Administrative Officer sign if the President and Vice-President cannot (5-0, Norwood abstained)
• Re-elected Bruce Norwood as CDC/EDC Board President (all in favor)
• Elected Nate Pike as CDC/EDC Vice-President (all in favor)
• Elected Michelle Hawkins as CDC/EDC Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from the May 9, 2024 joint meeting (all in favor)
• Cancelled the July 4, 2024 CDC/EDC joint board meeting (all in favor)
• Set the July CDC/EDC joint board meeting for July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Anna Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission will meet to approve January meeting minutes, review hearing procedures, and conduct public hearings on two sites identified as dangerous structures. Code officials and property owners will present evidence regarding conditions at 230 E. 6th Street and a second location in the Guinn Morrison Survey. The commission may then consider orders assessing civil penalties and requiring property improvements for those addresses. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Public hearing on dangerous structure at 230 E. 6th Street, Anna, TX
• Public hearing on dangerous structure in Guinn Morrison Survey, Sheet 2, Tract 33
• Consideration of civil penalties and required property improvements for both sites
• Approval of minutes from the January 31, 2024 meeting
• Review of rules and procedures for future commission hearings

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Anna Planning and Zoning Commission will review several plat approvals, concept plans, and replat requests. The meeting includes public hearings for multiple rezoning requests involving residential and commercial land use.

• Rezoning 20.5± acres on N. Powell Pkwy to Multi-Family and Regional Commercial
• Rezoning 28± acres at Rosamond Pkwy and U.S. Highway 75 to Regional Commercial
• Amending a planned development for self-storage and child-care on 5± acres
• Approval of the Anna Ranch, Phase 3, Site Plan
• Rezoning 0.22± acres at W. 4th Street & S. Powell Parkway to Downtown Core

General

The City of Anna is conducting an orientation for its various boards and commissions. The session includes updates from the City Manager, training on ethical standards, and the administration of oaths of office.

• City Manager's Update by Ryan Henderson
• Boards and Commissions 101 training
• Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards presentation
• Administration of Oath of Office

General

This document is a notice that members of several city bodies may be present at the Slayter Creek Park Grand Reopening Ceremony and Summer Splash. No official business or decisions are scheduled for this event.

• Slayter Creek Park Grand Reopening Ceremony and Summer Splash at 425 W Rosamond Pkwy

City Council

The regularly scheduled Work Session Meeting for May 28, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY2025 budget process and capital parks projects. The body is deciding on several land rezonings, sewer line easements, and appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for in-car and body-worn cameras not to exceed $950,000
• Rezone request for 1.35± acres at east Fourth Street and north Sherley Avenue
• Rezone request for 59.11± acres to Planned Development/multifamily 312 Units at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway
• Multiple sanitary sewer line easement acquisitions for the Hurricane Creek Trunk Sewer Line Northern Extension
• Acquisition of 1.536 acres for South Standridge Boulevard and 0.90 acres for Crystal Park Phase 1

The Anna City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for in-car and body-worn camera systems, not to exceed $950,000, funded from General Fund balance above the 40% policy. The council also approved an ordinance rezoning 1.354 acres at the northeast corner of East Fourth Street and North Sherley Avenue to Regional Commercial (C-2) and Downtown (DT) districts, and approved a preliminary site plan for a museum and bar on that site. A public hearing on a 59.11-acre multifamily rezoning request at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway was tabled until June 25, 2024, leaving the hearing open. The council approved several resolutions authorizing acquisition of easements for the Hurricane Creek Trunk Sewer Line Northern Extension and for South Standridge Boulevard/Crystal Park Phase 1, and made appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to execute agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for in-car and body-worn camera systems, not to exceed $950,000 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance rezoning 1.354 acres at northeast corner of E. Fourth Street and N. Sherley Avenue to Regional Commercial (C-2) and Downtown (DT) districts (7-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Anna Original Donation, Block 12, Lots 1-16, for a museum and bar (75% alcohol sales) on 1.4+ acres (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 59.11+ acres to Planned Development/multifamily 312 units at CR 423 and Powell Parkway until June 25, 2024, leaving public hearing open (7-0)
• Approved first amendment to Cox Tract Development Agreement with Rockhill Contracts I, LLC, adjusting minimum building standards for 40' single-family lots (7-0)
• Approved resolutions finding public necessity for acquisition of sanitary sewer easements for Hurricane Creek Trunk Sewer Line Northern Extension (multiple parcels, each 7-0)
• Approved resolution finding public necessity for acquisition of right-of-way and drainage easement for South Standridge Boulevard and Crystal Park Phase 1 (7-0)
• Appointed Stan Carver as Mayor Pro Tem (4-3) and Elden Baker as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (6-1)

General

This notice contains procedural boilerplate regarding a potential quorum for several City of Anna bodies. The meeting is intended for volunteer, board, and council recognition, though it is not certain that a quorum will be present.

General

This is a notice regarding a potential quorum at the 'Chill Out with Cops' event at Slayter Creek Park Pavilion. Members of various city bodies may attend, though a quorum is not certain. No official business or decisions are listed.

• Potential quorum for City Council, P&Z, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission

Parks Advisory Board

The Anna Parks Advisory Board will review updates on capital improvement program (CIP) projects for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The board will also consider special event permits for a summer bash and a themed run. Additionally, items regarding Natural Springs Park are scheduled for future consideration.

• Review of FY24/25 Proposed Parks CIP Projects
• Special Event Permit: Kid’s Summer Bash (July 22-24, 2024)
• Special Event Permit: Mardi-Gras themed 5k/10k run (March 15, 2025)
• Discussion of erosion and citizen concerns at Natural Springs Park
• Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes

The board recommended the approval of two special event permits for a children's event and a themed run. Several items regarding Natural Springs Park and dog area access were added to the next meeting agenda.

• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of Resurrection Church Kid’s Summer Bash permit (July 22-24, 2024)
• Recommended approval of Mardi-Gras themed 5k/10k run permit (March 15, 2025)
• Added Natural Springs Park erosion to next meeting agenda
• Added Natural Springs Park citizens' concerns to next meeting agenda
• Added handicap access to small dog area to next meeting agenda
• Tabled discussion on playground placement concerns

General

This is a notice regarding a possible quorum during the Touch-a-Truck event at the Anna Municipal Complex. Members of various city bodies may be in attendance, but no specific legislative items are scheduled.

City Council

The Anna City Council will meet for a work session followed by a closed executive session authorized under Texas law. The posted agenda lists standard procedural steps but does not detail specific public items or votes. The closed session is scheduled to address pending litigation, real property matters, economic development negotiations, and personnel issues.

• Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Chapter 551
• Deliberations on pending litigation and legal counsel consultation
• Discussions regarding real property value or acquisition
• Economic development negotiations with business prospects
• Personnel matters discussion

The City Council met in a closed session to consider legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 34.7± acres at W. Foster Crossing Road and S. Ferguson Parkway. The agenda also includes canvassing the May 4, 2024 elections and ordering a run-off election for June 15, 2024. Additionally, the council will review street maintenance contracts and sewer project design agreements.

• Rezoning of 34.7± acres for multifamily and commercial development
• $250,000 street maintenance contract for Riggins Street, Amoret Circle, James Street, and 2nd Street
• Pre-annexation agreement for 1.1+/- acres at W. Foster Crossing Boulevard
• Canvass of May 4, 2024 elections
• Ordinance ordering a run-off election for June 15, 2024

City Council approved two mixed-use development agreements and authorized funding for downtown street repairs and sewer design. The council canvassed May 4 election results and scheduled a runoff election for City Council Place 4. A rezoning request for a multifamily and commercial development was denied due to lack of a supermajority vote.

• Approved $250,000 for downtown street maintenance on Riggins, Amoret, James, and 2nd Streets (7-0)
• Approved $670,500 agreement with Kimleyhorn for Hurricane Creek sewer design (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 34.74 acres for multifamily/commercial use (5-2 vote failed to meet supermajority requirement)
• Approved Liberty Hills Development Agreement (5-2)
• Approved Rockhill Contracts I, LLC Development Agreement (7-0)
• Canvassed May 4 election results (7-0)
• Ordered runoff election for City Council Place 4 on June 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Appointed Council Members Toten, Cain, and Baker to the Boards and Commissions Interview Committee (4-3)

General

This is a procedural notice regarding the potential presence of city officials during the National Train Day event at Sherley Heritage Park. It is not certain that a quorum will be reached.

Economic Development Corporation

The CDC and EDC will consider resolutions for downtown lawn care, water line easements along State Highway 5, and a pedestrian corridor project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding real estate contracts and potential economic development negotiations.

• Agreement with Silversand Services for downtown property lawn care
• Consulting agreement with Toole Design for the Interurban Pedestrian Corridor Project
• Dedication of water line easements along State Highway 5
• Purchase and sale contract involving Bengal Anna Plaza, LLC
• Sponsorship of Dallas Business Journal's 2025 Best Real Estate Deals Awards

The Anna Community Development Corporation approved funding for downtown consulting and lawn care services. The board also authorized water line easements and granted emergency services access to vacant properties for training.

• Approved expenditure up to $150,000 for Interurban Pedestrian Corridor Project and Downtown Plan Consulting (All in favor)
• Approved agreement with Silversand Services for lawn care not to exceed $4,000 (All in favor)
• Approved dedication of permanent water line easements to the City of Anna on CDC-owned properties (All in favor)
• Approved access for City of Anna Fire and Police Departments to conduct training on vacant CDC-owned properties (All in favor)
• Approved April 4, 2024, joint CDC and EDC meeting minutes (All in favor)

General

This is a procedural notice regarding the potential attendance of city officials at an event. No official meeting or legislative action is scheduled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Tree Board will consider several development plats and rezoning requests. This includes a public hearing regarding a 59.1-acre area at the corner of County Road 423 and Powell Parkway. The meeting also addresses tree preservation waivers for John Flavel Greer Park.

• Rezoning of 59.1± acres at County Road 423 and Powell Parkway
• Rezoning of 1.35± acres at E. Fourth Street and N. Sherley Avenue
• Site plan for The Woods at Lindsey Municipal by D.R Horton
• Replat for Anna Industrial Park, Block A, Lots 1R & 2r
• Tree preservation waiver request for John Flavel Greer Park

Economic Development Corporation

The provided agenda for the Anna EDC and CDC contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, contracts, or ordinances were listed for consideration at this meeting.

General

This document is a notice of possible quorum for several Anna city-affiliated bodies at an Earth Day gathering on April 27, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific decisions or public hearings. Official action by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, or Diversity and Inclusion Commission is not guaranteed.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed in this notice.

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council work session consisting only of closed session items. The council will discuss potential litigation, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters. No specific public projects or ordinances are listed.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation
• Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Economic development negotiations
• Personnel matters

The City Council met in a closed session to consider legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters. No substantive actions were taken during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning for Sherley Farms and Powell Corners. The agenda includes votes on annexing 10.131± acres for multi-family use and approving multiple pre-annexation development agreements. The council will also consider road construction on East Finley Boulevard and a new truck purchase.

• Annexation and multi-family zoning for 10.131± acres near Collin County Outer Loop
• Pre-annexation agreement for 470 single-family lots on 60± acres at Ferguson Parkway
• Contract with ANA Site Construction, LLC for two additional traffic lanes on East Finley Boulevard
• Purchase order up to $482,000 for a Hydro Excavation Truck

The Anna City Council approved several annexation and development agreements, including projects for Woodland Estates and Anacapri North, and awarded a construction contract for East Finley Boulevard expansion lanes. The council also authorized purchases for Fire Station #2 communication equipment and a public works hydro excavation truck, while tabling a multi-family zoning item and denying a pre-annexation agreement for Logan Crossing.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes and March joint board minutes (7-0)
• Approved $137,000 resolution for Fire Station #2 radio and communication equipment (7-0)
• Approved annexation services agreement for 10.131+ acres near Collin County Outer Loop (4-3)
• Approved annexation ordinance for 10.131+ acres near Collin County Outer Loop (5-2)
• Tabled public hearing and zoning ordinance for 10.1+ acres to Multi-Family District until May 28, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved Woodland Estates Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for 470 lots on 60+ acres (7-0)
• Approved Woodland Estates Development Agreement with Anna 204 Partners LP for 204+ acres (7-0)
• Denied Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for Logan Crossing commercial and multi-family development (7-0)

General

This is a notice regarding a possible quorum for a 'Meet the Candidates' event hosted by the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce. It is not certain that a quorum of any city-affiliated body will be in attendance.

• 'Meet the Candidates' event at 3 Nations Brewing Co.
• Potential attendance by City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission will discuss approval of process flows and procedural guidelines for the commission. The commission will also consider advising the City Council on recognizing certain heritage months and the National Day of Prayer. Updates regarding Juneteenth, Multicultural Night, and the Youth Employment Program are also scheduled.

• Approval of February 26 and March 25 meeting minutes
• Consideration of process flow and procedural guidelines for the commission
• Advising City Council on heritage months and identity celebrations
• Advising City Council to recognize the National Day of Prayer
• Updates on Juneteenth, Multicultural Night, and Youth Employment Program

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission held a special called meeting on April 22, 2024. Quorum was not established because two members were absent, so no votes or approvals occurred. Staff provided updates on upcoming community events and a youth employment program.

• Quorum not established (3 present, 2 absent)
• Approval of Feb 26 minutes: No action taken
• Approval of Mar 25 minutes: No action taken
• Heritage months advisory: No action taken
• Procedural guidelines approval: No action taken
• National Day of Prayer advisory: No action taken

General

This notice states that members of several city bodies may attend the High School Art Night Reception, potentially forming a quorum. No legislative items or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

General

This is a notice that members of several city bodies may attend the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Tournament. No official business or specific agenda items are scheduled for this event.

Parks Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting of the Anna Parks Advisory Board for April 15, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for consideration.

General

This notice is for a possible quorum of city-affiliated bodies during the Middle School Art Night Reception on April 11, 2024. The Anna City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission may have members in attendance. No specific legislative items are listed.

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session work session and contains only procedural items and legal exceptions for closed sessions. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

• Potential real property transactions
• Economic development negotiations
• Personnel matters

The City Council met in a closed session to consider legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (6-0)

City Council

The Anna City Council will approve past meeting minutes, a park development fee credit agreement with Arden Park Owner TX LLC, and consider naming a new park at 3031 County Road 422. Members will also discuss awarding the Natural Springs Playground construction contract to Hunter Knepshield of Texas, Inc., adjusting the Leonard Avenue Extension project scope from Gardendale Hollow Lane to East Foster Crossing Road, and entering closed session for legal and personnel matters. A public hearing on annexing and rezoning land for multifamily and commercial development has been rescheduled to May 14; these actions will determine local park access, playground construction timelines, road expansion plans, and future zoning near E. Foster Crossing Road.

• Public hearing rescheduled to May 14 for an ordinance to annex and zone 11.2± acres and rezone 34.7± acres for multifamily and commercial development near E. Foster Crossing Road and future S. Ferguson Parkway.
• Resolution to name the park at 3031 County Road 422 "Hassie Lawrence Morgan Park."
• Award Natural Springs Playground construction project to Hunter Knepshield of Texas, Inc., with contract execution authorized by the City Manager.
• Change order for the Leonard Avenue Extension project to add eastern two lanes from Gardendale Hollow Lane to East Foster Crossing Road.
• Resolution authorizing a Park Development Fee Credit Agreement with Arden Park Owner TX LLC.

The Anna City Council approved a change order expanding the Leonard Avenue Extension project to build two additional lanes between Gardendale Hollow Lane and East Foster Crossing Road, at a cost not to exceed $650,000. The council also awarded the Natural Springs Park playground construction contract to Hunter Knepshield of Texas, Inc., capped at $400,000, and approved a park development fee credit agreement with Arden Park Owner TX LLC for trail construction. A public hearing on annexing and zoning land at E. Foster Crossing Road and future S. Ferguson Parkway was rescheduled to May 14 at the developer's request, and a park at 3031 County Road 422 was named Hassie Lawrence Morgan Park.

• Approved consent items 6a-6d, including March 26, 2024 council minutes and a Park Development Fee Credit Agreement with Arden Park Owner TX LLC (7-0)
• Approved naming the park at 3031 County Road 422 'Hassie Lawrence Morgan Park' (7-0)
• Awarded Natural Springs Park playground contract to Hunter Knepshield of Texas, Inc., not to exceed $400,000 (5-2; Carver and Miller opposed)
• Approved $650,000 change order with ANA Site Construction, LLC to add two lanes to Leonard Avenue from Gardendale Hollow Lane to East Foster Crossing Road (7-0)
• Entered closed session on legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters (5-2; Miller and Atchley opposed)
• Public hearing on annexation/zoning at E. Foster Crossing Road and future S. Ferguson Parkway rescheduled to May 14 at developer's request
• No action taken on item 9 (items posted for same-date meetings)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Economic Development Corporation will consider authorizing a new sign for the EDC building and supporting food truck placement for a tenant at 101 S. Powell Parkway. The board will also discuss changing the May meeting schedule and receive updates on strategic plans and downtown RFQ progress.

• Authorization of an incidental sign (not to exceed $10.00)
• Support for food truck placement at 101 S. Powell Parkway
• Recommendation to cancel the May 2, 2024, joint meeting
• Recommendation to move the May joint meeting to May 9, 2024
• Downtown RFQ update

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation met April 4, 2024, and approved three items: acquiring an incidental horse sign for the EDC building at 101 S. Powell Parkway for no more than $10.00, supporting a tenant's food truck placement in front of that building, and rescheduling the May joint meeting. The board cancelled the May 2, 2024 joint meeting and set the May meeting for May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The board also entered closed session on real property, legal, and economic development negotiation matters and took no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including March 7, 2024 CDC and EDC meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved acquiring an incidental horse sign for the EDC building at 101 S. Powell Parkway at a price not to exceed $10.00 (all in favor)
• Approved supporting the tenant's placement of a food truck in front of the EDC building at 101 S. Powell Parkway (all in favor)
• Approved cancelling the May 2, 2024 CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting (all in favor)
• Approved holding the May CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting on May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 120 W. 7th Street (all in favor)
• Entered closed session at 6:19 p.m. on real property, legal, and economic development negotiation matters (all in favor)
• Reconvened into open session at 6:35 p.m.; no action taken on closed session items
• Adjourned at 6:38 p.m. (all in favor)

General

This is a procedural notice regarding a possible quorum of city bodies attending the Anacapri groundbreaking ceremony. The event is scheduled for April 2, 2024, and it is not certain that a quorum will be present.

• Anacapri Groundbreaking Ceremony at 508 Santa Lucia Drive

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several requests for annexation, zoning, and platting within the city. Key discussions include a 40-acre multi-family and retail project and a large pre-annexation agreement for hundreds of homes.

• Annexation and zoning of 40± acres for multi-family, retail, and restaurant at Rosamond Parkway and County Road 288
• Feedback on a pre-annexation agreement for 204± acres including 432 detached and 275 attached single-family dwellings
• Annexation and zoning of 10.1± acres to Multi-family District near the Collin County Outer Loop
• Approval of plats for Anna/121 Land Holdings, Century Farms, and Shadowbend Retail
• Review of the Logan Crossing Concept Plan

Parks Advisory Board

The board will review reports on parks maintenance and recreation programs. Members will also consider recommendations regarding a playground design and a master plan for Natural Springs Park.

• Playground design recommendation for Natural Springs Park based on public survey results
• Master plan recommendation for Natural Springs Park
• Report on parks maintenance and recreation programs and events
• Park CIP project update
• Approval of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes

The Parks Advisory Board recommended Hunter Knepshield as the winner for the Natural Springs Park playground design based on public survey results. The board also voted to add the Natural Springs Park master plan to the Capital Improvement Program for the next budget year. Previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Recommended Hunter Knepshield playground design for Natural Springs Park (6-0)
• Added Natural Springs Park master plan to CIP for next budget year (5-1)
• Approved February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

This agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session. The council may discuss legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, or personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding legal counsel
• Closed session regarding real property
• Closed session regarding economic development negotiations
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The Anna City Council held a work session on March 26, 2024, convening at 5:31 PM with all members present. The council voted 4-0 to enter closed session to consult with legal counsel, discuss real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters. The meeting reconvened at 6:04 PM, and no action was taken on any agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM.

• Entered closed session (4-0) to discuss legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters
• No action taken on any agenda items after reconvening

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for properties near FM 2862 and N. Powell Parkway. The council will also receive a presentation regarding a future Anna ISD bond election. Additionally, they will consider a resolution regarding the Cox Tract Concept Plan.

• Rezoning of 116± acres at County Road 371 & N. Powell Parkway to Planned Development
• Rezoning of 5.0± acres on the west side of FM 2862 to Downtown Neighborhood District
• $95,000.00 purchase order for medical equipment for Fire Station #2
• Presentation regarding a future Anna ISD Bond Election
• Resolution regarding the Cox Tract Concept Plan

City Council approved the rezoning of two properties for residential and commercial development, including the 116-acre Cox Tract. The council also authorized the purchase of life-saving medical equipment for Fire Station #2.

• Approved $95,000 purchase of Lucas lifepak and chest compression system for Fire Station #2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.0+ acres on west side of FM 2862 from Agriculture to Downtown Neighborhood District (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 116 acres at SW corner of CR 371 & N. Powell Parkway to Planned Development for single-family, multifamily, and commercial use (7-0)
• Approved Cox Tract Concept Plan for residential, commercial, and multifamily development (7-0)
• Tabled review of Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission meeting minutes (7-0)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Commission received updates on the Juneteenth event, Multicultural Night, and a youth employment grant. Staff reported that the city will not partner with Project Unity due to concerns regarding the use of public funds and the Texas Constitution. No other actions were taken as the Commission lost quorum.

• Declined partnership with Project Unity (staff report)

General

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that members of the Anna City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission may attend the Easter Eggstravaganza at Slayter Creek Park. No official business or decisions are scheduled.

• Notice of possible quorum for multiple city boards at Easter Eggstravaganza
• Event location: Slayter Creek Park Ballfields, 425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409
• Event date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Posted by City Secretary Carrie L. Land on March 18, 2024

City Council

The Anna City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the illegal sale of kratom. The council will also discuss a resolution to authorize a contract for the State Highway 5 Utility Relocation Project Phase 1. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the Natural Springs Park playground.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 to add Article 7.05 regarding illegal sale of kratom
• Resolution authorizing a contract with Atkin Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. for State Highway 5 Utility Relocation Project Phase 1
• Natural Springs Park playground update

City Council awarded a contract for the State Highway 5 Utility Relocation Project Phase 1 and passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale of Kratom. The council also approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a land purchase and exchange.

• Approved $1,614,487.20 contract with Atkin Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. for SH 5 Utility Relocation Project Phase 1 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting the sale of Kratom and Kratom Products with penalties up to $2,000 (6-1)
• Approved non-binding memorandum of understanding for land purchase and exchange between Anna Community Development Corporation, City of Anna, and Bengtal Anna Plaza LLC (7-0)
• Authorized Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison to remind the Commission of its duties and adherence to the comprehensive plan and charter (7-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

This meeting is a City Council work session. The agenda includes provisions for entering closed sessions to discuss legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Potential closed session regarding real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Potential closed session regarding economic development negotiations
• Potential closed session regarding legal counsel and litigation
• Potential closed session regarding personnel matters

The Anna City Council convened for a work session on March 12, 2024. The council voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to discuss legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters. No public decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (5-0)
• No public action taken on agenda items

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna EDC and CDC will review director reports including financial updates and downtown RFQ progress. The boards will also meet in closed session to discuss potential real property transactions and economic development negotiations for retail and medical projects.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Downtown RFQ update
• Potential real property acquisition or sale
• Economic development negotiations for retail and medical projects
• Financial and sales tax updates

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation met on March 7, 2024. The boards approved the February 8, 2024 joint meeting minutes on consent. After a closed session, the CDC approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding describing a land purchase and exchange between the Anna Community Development Corporation, the City of Anna, and Bengal Anna Plaza LLC; four members voted in favor and President Bruce Norwood abstained. The EDC Board also agreed with staff's recommendation to skip the ICSC Las Vegas tradeshow until 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including February 8, 2024 joint CDC/EDC meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved non-binding MOU on land purchase and exchange between Anna CDC, City of Anna, and Bengal Anna Plaza LLC (4 in favor, Norwood abstained)
• Agreed with staff recommendation to not attend ICSC Las Vegas tradeshow in 2024, deferring to 2025
• Entered closed session at 6:18 p.m. to discuss real property, legal counsel, and economic development negotiations (all in favor)
• Reconvened into open session at 6:48 p.m. (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 6:53 p.m. (all in favor)

General

This notice states that members of several Anna city bodies may have a quorum in attendance on March 6, 2024. No specific agenda items or discussion topics are provided in this document.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on March 4, 2024, to review several site plans and plat revisions. The agenda includes public hearings for rezoning requests involving approximately 5 acres near FM 2862 and a 116-acre tract.

• Rezoning ~5 acres near FM 2862 from AG to Downtown Neighborhood District
• Rezoning ~116 acres from AG to Planned Development
• Site plan for Anna Crossing, Phase 9, Block E, Lot 5X
• Preliminary site plan for Anna Retail Addition, Block A, Lot 8
• Revised preliminary plat for Coyote Meadows Phase 3

Parks Advisory Board

The Anna Parks Advisory Board will meet to receive reports on parks maintenance and capital improvement projects. The board will also consider playground design selections for Natural Springs Park and the dedication of Myrtle Street parkland.

• Narrowing down playground design selections for Natural Springs Park
• Myrtle Street parkland dedication as part of Throckmorton Trail
• Report on parks maintenance and recreation programs
• Update on Park CIP projects
• Approval of January 29, 2024 meeting minutes

The Anna Parks Advisory Board met on February 29, 2024 and approved its January 29, 2024 meeting minutes. The board selected 9 Natural Spring Park playground designs to send to the city for a community survey. It also voted to recommend that the City Council accept Myrtle Street parkland as part of the Throckmorton Trail parkland dedication from the developer. The board received reports on parks maintenance, recreation programs and events, and the Park CIP project update; no neighbor comments were offered.

• Approved January 29, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Selected 9 Natural Spring Park playground designs for the city to post for a community survey
• Recommended that Council accept Myrtle Street parkland dedication from the developer as part of Throckmorton Trail (motion carried)

City Council

The Anna City Council will hold a work session on February 27, 2024. The agenda includes closed sessions for discussions regarding legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding legal counsel
• Discussion of real property transactions
• Economic development negotiations
• Personnel matters

The Anna City Council held a work session on February 27, 2024, convening at 5:38 PM with all five members present. The council voted 5-0 to enter closed session to discuss legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters, then reconvened at 6:03 PM. No action was taken on the agenda item covering items posted for that date's meetings, and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM. The minutes record no substantive decisions beyond entering and exiting closed session.

• Entered closed session to discuss legal, real property, economic development, and personnel matters (5-0)
• No action taken on agenda item 4 covering posted items for same-date meetings
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:03 PM

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 9.9± acres to Regional Commercial and Downtown districts. The agenda also includes discussions on water line construction for FM 455 and street reconstruction projects. Additionally, the council will review the 2024-2025 Strategic Work Plan.

• Rezoning of 9.9± acres at S. Powell Parkway and W. White Street
• Contract with Interstate Pipeline for FM 455 water line construction
• Construction agreement with A T Construction, LLC for a restroom building at Slayter Creek Park
• Engineering contracts with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for street and sidewalk projects
• Amendment to Article 14.08 Rental Housing of the Code of Ordinances

City Council approved a rezoning request for a mixed-use development at S. Powell Parkway and W. White Street. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts for water lines, street reconstruction, and park facilities.

• Approved rezoning 9.9+ acres to Regional Commercial (C-2) and Downtown (DT) districts (7-0)
• Approved White & Powell Development Agreement and Concept Plan (7-0)
• Awarded $900,000 contract to Interstate Pipeline for FM 455 water line Phase 1 (7-0)
• Approved contracts with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for Riggins Street and 4th Street projects (7-0)
• Approved construction agreement with A T Construction, LLC for Slayter Creek Park restrooms (7-0)
• Adopted civil rights and fair housing policies for TxCDBG Grants (7-0)
• Amended rental housing ordinance to require registration for rentals of any duration (7-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission advised the City Council to have the Mayor publicly recognize Neighbor Academy participants from diverse backgrounds. The Commission also passed a motion to advance steps for recognizing the National Day of Prayer, with one member voting against. A discussion on heritage months was tabled for the next meeting, and the January 22 minutes were approved.

• Advised City Council to recognize Neighbor Academy participants publicly (Motion passed)
• Motion to advance National Day of Prayer steps passed (1 dissenting vote)
• January 22, 2024 meeting minutes approved (Unanimous)
• Heritage months discussion amended for action at next meeting
• Motion to acknowledge Kimberly Winarski made (Seconded, outcome not recorded)

General

This is a notice that members of various Anna city-affiliated bodies may attend the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 24, 2024. It is not certain that a quorum will be present.

• Possible quorum for City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission

General

This is a notice of possible quorum for the Anna City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission attending the Anna Fire Rescue Awards Banquet. No official business will be conducted; it is only a public notice that a quorum of these bodies may be present at the event.

• Anna Fire Rescue Awards Banquet at 305 S Powell Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409
• Possible quorum of City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, EDC/CDC, and Diversity and Inclusion Commission

City Council

The Anna City Council will hold a public hearing to annex a convenience store at the northwest corner of W. Austin Street and S. College Street. The body will also consider an ordinance ordering a general and special election for May 4, 2024. Additionally, the Council will approve resolutions for construction and engineering contracts related to the Collin Pump Station and Hurricane Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.

• Public hearing to annex a 0.04± acre convenience store at the northwest corner of W. Austin Street and S. College Street
• Ordinance ordering a general and special election on May 4, 2024
• Resolution awarding the Collin Pump Station Ground Storage Tank No. 2 project to Red River Construction Company
• Resolution for a second amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Hurricane Wastewater Treatment Plant with Garney Construction
• Resolution for a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Grand Homes for the Somerset Farms development

City Council approved several major infrastructure contracts for water and wastewater projects. The council also annexed a small convenience store property and ordered general and special elections for May 4, 2024.

• Awarded Collin Pump Station Phase 2 project to Red River Construction Company for $10,843,400 (7-0)
• Approved $18,569,553 in purchase orders to Garney Companies for Hurricane Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (7-0)
• Ordered general and special elections for May 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Annexed 0.04+ acre convenience store at W. Austin St and S. College St (7-0)
• Approved subdivision improvement agreement with Grand Homes for Somerset Farms sewer services (7-0)
• Approved $96,700 contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group for material testing (7-0)
• Approved $179,882 contract with CMJ Engineering for wastewater plant material testing (7-0)
• Appointed Alastair Hunte to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)

City Council

The Anna City Council met in a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, economic development, and personnel matters. The motion to enter closed session passed 4-0. No public actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (4-0)
• No public action taken on agenda items
• Meeting adjourned at 6:11 PM

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on the strategic plan, finances, and community events, and potentially enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition, pending contracts, and economic development negotiations with business prospects. No final decisions are listed on the agenda except for routine consent items.

• Approve minutes from January 4, 2024 joint CDC/EDC meeting
• Director's report: strategic plan update, financial/sales tax update, ICSC Red River update
• Closed session: possible real property purchase/lease/sale (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072)
• Closed session: legal consultation on grant program, lease agreement, professional services contract (§551.071)
• Closed session: economic development negotiations for potential retail and medical projects (§551.087)

The Anna Community Development Corporation approved a loan agreement with Lamar National Bank to finance the purchase of real properties in the downtown area. The board also approved the minutes from the January 4, 2024, joint meeting.

• Approved $1,981,000 Business Loan Agreement with Lamar National Bank for downtown real property purchases
• Authorized cash payment of approximately $245,000 at closing for downtown properties
• Approved January 4, 2024, joint CDC and EDC meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Anna Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent agenda with eight resolutions approving site plans and preliminary/development plats for residential and commercial projects, plus a public hearing on a replat. All items are up for approval or discussion.

• Anacapri Laguna, Block A, Lot 4, Site Plan (Megatel Homes, LLC)
• Anna Ranch, Phase 2, Preliminary Plat (Harlan Properties, Inc.)
• DHI Anna Addition, Block A, Lot 2, Site Plan (DHI Communities)
• Lakeview Estates Commercial, Block A, Lot 1, Site Plan (California Orange Textile LLC)
• Villages of Hurricane Creek-North, Phase 1A, Lots 37R-44R & 26XR, Replat (public hearing)

Economic Development Corporation

This meeting of the Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development Corporation, scheduled for February 1, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be considered.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Adjustment

The Anna Board of Adjustment will meet to elect a vice-chair, approve prior minutes, and hold a public hearing on a variance request for several lots in Cedar Ridge Estates, Phase 2, which is zoned Single-Family Residential (SF-7.2). The variance pertains to lot depth requirements within the subdivision.

• Public hearing on variance request for lot depth in Cedar Ridge Estates, Phase 2 (SF-7.2)
• Election of Board of Adjustment Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023 meeting

Parks Advisory Board

The Anna Parks Advisory Board will receive updates on parks maintenance and capital projects, then discuss and possibly act on recommending improvements at Sherley Heritage Park for the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan budget. They will also consider a park naming recommendation and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discuss future CIP options at Sherley Heritage Park (estimated $2.1 million in improvements)
• Park naming recommendation
• Approve December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set February meeting date
• Receive reports on parks maintenance and CIP project updates

The board approved a recommendation to name a park Hassie Morgan Park. Members also approved the December 11, 2023, meeting minutes and rescheduled the February meeting. The board discussed future Capital Improvement Plan options for Sherley Heritage Park.

• Approved recommendation to name park Hassie Morgan Park
• Approved December 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Moved February meeting date from February 26 to February 29, 2024

City Council

The Anna City Council is holding a work session that consists almost entirely of a closed (executive) session. The council may discuss pending litigation, real property transactions, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters, all under Texas open meetings exceptions. No substantive public action items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Tex. Gov't Code §551.071 (legal counsel)
• Closed session under Tex. Gov't Code §551.072 (real property)
• Closed session under Tex. Gov't Code §551.087 (economic development incentives)
• Closed session under Tex. Gov't Code §551.074 (personnel matters)

The Anna City Council met in a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, economic development, and personnel matters under Texas law exceptions. The motion to enter closed session passed 4-0. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the public portion of the meeting.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (4-0)
• No public actions taken during the work session

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects and development agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a planned development amendment and the awarding of construction contracts for road and utility work.

• Public hearing on amending Planned Development (Ord. No. 887-2020) for 341± acres near future Ferguson Parkway
• Awarding the Leonard Avenue Extension project to ANA Site Construction
• Awarding Phase 2 Downtown Utility Rehabilitation and Slater Creek Road Water Improvement projects to ANA Site Construction
• Amending the development agreement for building materials within Anacapri
• Professional services project order with Huitt-Zollars for Anna Crossing Park landscape and park planning

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including the Leonard Avenue Extension and downtown utility rehabilitation. The council also amended development standards for the Anacapri project and approved design services for Anna Crossing Park.

• Awarded Leonard Avenue Extension project to ANA Site Construction, LLC not to exceed $3,800,404.33 (6-0)
• Awarded Phase 2 Downtown Utility Rehabilitation and Slater Creek Road Water Improvement projects to ANA Site Construction, LLC not to exceed $1,063,153.15 (6-0)
• Approved design services for Anna Crossing Park by Huitt-Zollars (5-1)
• Approved amendment to Anacapri Development Agreement regarding building materials and garage doors (6-0)
• Approved Anacapri Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2A Funding and Reimbursement Agreement (6-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Engagement and Inclusion Advisory Commission

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Commission will discuss next steps for a multicultural event, develop procedural guidelines, plan the National Day of Prayer, and consider advising the City Council on recognizing diverse residents. They will also discuss the city's role in acknowledging Pride month and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discuss multicultural event next steps (30 min)
• Develop process flow and procedural guidelines for the Commission
• Advise City Council to celebrate diverse neighbors for Anna Neighbor Academy
• Discuss role of City of Anna in acknowledging Pride month
• Consider advising City Council to celebrate Kimberly Winarski for accessibility and equal opportunity

The Commission discussed planning for a spring multicultural event and recommended a date of May 4, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Slayter Creek Park. Members also discussed potential ways for the city to acknowledge Pride month and heritage months. Several procedural and advisory items were tabled.

• Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended May 4, 2024, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for multicultural event
• Tabled development of process flow and procedural guidelines
• Tabled advice to City Council regarding Anna Neighbor Academy engagement
• Tabled advice to City Council regarding Kimberly Winarski

City Council

The Anna City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving two professional services agreements with Lee Engineering totaling $134,260 for the design of gateway signs on US 75 and wayfinding signage for parks and facilities. The council will also take up resolutions related to a loan agreement with Lamar National Bank to finance land acquisition for the Anna Community Development Corporation, and make appointments to the 2024 Boards and Commissions Interview Committee. The agenda also includes consent items, reports, and a closed session for legal, real estate, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Lee Engineering for gateway sign design on US 75, not to exceed $54,970
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Lee Engineering for wayfinding signage planning and design, not to exceed $79,290
• First, second reading, and ratification of resolution authorizing Anna Community Development Corporation loan agreement with Lamar National Bank for land acquisition
• Resolution authorizing agreement with McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen for collections of delinquent court fines and fees
• Appointments to 2024 Boards and Commissions Interview Committee

The City Council approved a loan agreement for the Anna Community Development Corporation to purchase approximately 2.1 acres of downtown land. Council also authorized two design contracts for city signage and a legal agreement for collecting delinquent court fees.

• Authorized Anna CDC loan with Lamar National Bank up to $2.5M for land acquisition (6-0)
• Approved $54,970 contract with Lee Engineering for US 75 gateway sign design (6-1)
• Approved $79,290 contract with Lee Engineering for park and facility wayfinding signage design (6-1)
• Approved agreement with McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen, PC for delinquent court fine collections (7-0)
• Approved City Council Meeting Minutes for December 12, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss specific legal, property, and personnel matters. The agenda is primarily procedural and focuses on items exempt from open meeting requirements.

• Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation
• Discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Economic development negotiations and financial incentives for business prospects
• Discussion of personnel matters

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss legal counsel, real property, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters. No substantive actions were taken during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss land acquisition financing and economic development negotiations. The board will also receive a sales tax update and discuss potential retail and medical projects in closed session.

• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Lamar National Bank for financing land acquisitions
• Closed session deliberation on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Closed session discussion on potential retail and medical projects
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding a grant program, lease agreement, and professional services contract

The Anna Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation approved the minutes from their December 7, 2023, joint meeting. The boards entered a closed session to discuss real property, legal counsel, and economic development negotiations, but no actions from that session were recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved December 7, 2023, Joint CDC meeting minutes
• Approved December 7, 2023, Joint EDC meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several resolutions for site plans, development plats, and replats. These items include commercial and residential projects across various additions in Anna.

• Anna Town Center Addition, Block A, Lot 15 Site Plan
• CBL - Old Valdasta Home, Block A, Lot 1 Development Plat
• DHI Anna, Block A, Lots 2 & 3 Preliminary Site Plan
• Hurricane Creek Commercial, Block A, Lots 1, 2, & 3 Conveyance Plat and Preliminary Site Plan
• One Anna Two Addition, Block A, Lots 2R & 6 Replat and Revised Plans