Min - City Council - 2022 - 02/19 - Special Called ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 19,2022
Present:
Kenneth M.Fulk,Mayor
Councilmembers:
Baine Brooks,Mayor Pro Tern
Daren Meis
Carl Clemencich
Dave Cornette
Chris Schulmeister
Dave Shafer
City Staff:
Eric Ellwanger,City Manager
Eric Strong, Deputy City Manager Dan Bowman, Economic Development Executive
Tim Dentler,Assistant City Manager Director
Rebecca Vice,Assistant City Manager Jon Boyd,Fire Chief
Shelley B. George, City Secretary Monika Kretschmer,Human Resources Director
Pete Smith, City Attorney Eric Matthews,Information Technology Director
Pete Phillis, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Timbs,Library Director
Marc Kurbansade, Community Development Kate Meacham,Parks and Recreation Director
Director Brian Harvey,Police Chief
Karen Cromwell, Convention and Visitors.Bureau Teresa Warren, Public and Media Relations Office
Director Director
Chris Flanigan, Engineering Director
Breakfast Served: 8:00 a.m. —8:30 a.m.
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the Allen City Council present, the Special Called Workshop of the Allen City
Council was called to order by Mayor Fulk at 8:32 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in the Allen
Ballrooms 2 and 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn,705 Central Expressway South,Allen,Texas 75013.
1. Introduction and Workshop Overview.
Mr. Ellwanger welcomed everyone and provided an introduction for the;planned discussion
for the Workshop with Council.
2. Strategic Plan 2021 Overview.
Ms. Vice provided an overview of the Strategic Plan set by the Council in 2021.
3. Goal#1—Financially sound and transparent City government.
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Mr. Ellwanger discussed the budget workshop with Council.
Mr.Phillis provided an overview of the City's long-range financial plan,debt capacity,and the potential
for a bond package in the coming years.
Mayor Fulk announced a break from 9:48 a.m.to 10 a.m.
4. Goal#2—Safe and livable community for all.
Mr. Kurbansade and Mr. Smith provided an overview of a draft ordinance for a short-term rentals
program. Council directed staff to finalize an ordinance to present at an upcoming Council meeting. -
5. Goal#3—Vibrant community with lively destinations,successful commercial center.
Mr.Kurbansade and Mr. Bowman provide an update on development along the SH121 Corridor.
Lunch Served:12:00—12:30 p.m.
6. Goal#4—High-performing team providing resident-focused services.
Ms.Kretschmer provided an update on the City's workforce and organizational culture.
7. Goal#5—Diverse,equitable, and inclusive community.
Ms. Vice provided an overview regarding the DEI Ad Hoc Committee's report. Council directed
staff to draft an ordinance creating a Community Engagement Committee for discussion at a future
Council Workshop. Council also directed staff to modify Strategic Plan Goal#5 title to—Engaged
and Connected Allen Community.
8. Clarification of Top City Council Priorities for 2022.
Council discussed specific topics to be added to addressed in future briefings and/or added to
Strategic Plan 2022:
Executive Session.
The Executive Session was not held.
Adjournment.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Clemencich and a second by Councilmember Shafer,
the Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed to adjourn the Special Called Workshop
of the Allen City Council at 2:31 p.m. on Saturday,February 19,2022. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 8th day of March 2022.
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