06-22-10-Jont Mtg MINUTES
JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING
June 22, 2010
A Joint Workshop was held with the Schertz City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission
and Economic Development Corporation on June 22, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The following members
present to-wit:
Mayor Hal Baldwin Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Mayor Pro-Tem John Trayhan absent.
Planning & Zoning Members present: Chairman David Richmond
Vice Chair Ernest Evans Commissioner Roberta Tutschke
Commissioner Jake Jacobs Commissioner Amy McBrearty
Commissioner Justin Murray
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale Assistant
City Manager David Harris Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez
Economic Development Director Jeff Jewell Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra
Planners Misty Nichols and Lesa Wood Erin Matlock, EDC Specialist
EDC Members Present: EDC Vice President Steve White
Director Roy Richards Director Harry Whitney
Director Tim Brown Director Angelina Kiser
Presentation members:
Scott Polikov, President, Gateway Planning
Frank Pakuszewski, Principal, 1836 Asset Development
Peter French, Gateway Planning
Erick Schlather, Gateway Planning
CALL TO ORDER (GENERAL COMMENTS)
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm and after introduction of those present
recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
City Strategic Plan adopted June 2009. Mr. Harris stated he would go over the strategic plan only
to recap everyone present, but will not focus completely on the plan. The focus today is to get a
feel from Council, EDC, and Planning and Zoning on what does the City. do long term from a
land use-planning standpoint for the far north area of Schertz and southern area of Schertz.
Strategic Plan overview covered these areas:
Vision of the City
Challenges and Opportunities
Mission
Strategic Goals
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Strengths and Opportunities
Key Success Factors
Possible Future Considerations
Short Term Action
Create a "roadmap" to action ~
Assistant City Manager Harris recognized Scott Polikov, President Gateway Planning who
presented a PowerPoint presentation of projects the firm has worked on and pointed out that these
developments are successful because of economic drivers such as large anchor facilities. The City of
Schertz is in a centralized location; focus should be on attracting medical, educational, and other
facilities for the planning of future land use development. These types of facilities would drive the
development to include residential, retail, and small business. Another aspect to consider is zoning
designations that may include mixed use zoning designations opening the door for much more
versatile development.
Discussion between City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), Economic
Development Corporation (EDC) and staff covered the following:
• Economic drivers of region
• Financing environment
• Best practices of sustainable development
• Take advantage of Schertz location in the region
• Propose a work plan
It was the consensus of the Council, P & Z, and EDC to direct Assistant City Manager David Harris
to proceed in working out a plan that best suits the City and that setting a timeline is crucial.
The members of the joint meeting also reached a consensus that they would like to meet on a
quarterly basis.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the special meeting at 3:55 p
Hal Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary a a, MC, Deputy City Secretary
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