Lori Ann Carroll

This document outlines the City of Boerne's 2022 Potential Bond Program, which aims to address significant community growth and fulfill master plan objectives. The program is guided by principles to implement master plans, increase public safety, improve mobility and quality of life, and engage the council and community. Key focus areas for potential investment include streets and sidewalks, public safety facilities, and parks and open space, with an emphasis on meeting 10-year master plan needs.

This county-wide transportation plan aims to mitigate current and future traffic congestion in Kendall County, preserving cultural and environmental resources, and promoting economic development. The plan outlines short-range and long-range transportation improvements, including specific road projects, pedestrian safety enhancements, multi-use infrastructure, and public transportation initiatives. Key policy recommendations cover environmental protection, coordinated transportation system planning, and guidelines for new roadway development.

This document outlines the City of Boerne's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for 2017-2027, serving as a roadmap to enhance facilities and programs for the next five to ten years. The plan evaluates existing infrastructure, identifies opportunities for improvements, and addresses future recreation needs through standards-based, demand-based, and resource-based approaches. Key strategic goals include providing high-quality parks and services, continuously enhancing the recreation system, and developing pedestrian/bikeway trails and greenbelts to improve connectivity. Priority projects focus on expanding Northside Community Park, upgrading Northrup Park with Miracle League fields, adding amenities to Boerne Lake Park, developing aquatics opportunities at City Park, extending multi-use trails, and enhancing Main Plaza and Waterworks Terrace.

The Ad Hoc Committee for the Proposed City Hall discussed the needs assessment for the new city hall, including public space, staff space, and conference/training space. The committee reviewed master plans and studies related to the civic campus area, focusing on public participation in the process. A significant portion of the meeting involved a discussion of the budget and cost of the proposed city hall, including comparisons to other municipal facilities and the financing plan. The committee also addressed public comments and questions regarding the project, including concerns about cost, location, and size. Finally, the committee tabled a discussion of its recommendation to the City Council to allow for further review of materials.

The Ad Hoc Committee for the Proposed City Hall discussed the history of the current city hall building and campus, including previous needs assessments and renovations. The committee reviewed the process used by Randall Scott Architects, Inc. (RSA) to develop a conceptual design for a new city hall, including space needs, staffing projections, and future growth. Discussions included public circulation and meeting space, parking, ADA compliance, historic and zoning regulations, and the challenges of current staff having to transport materials to other locations for meetings. The conceptual floor plans and exterior elevation drawings were reviewed, and questions were raised regarding space needs assessments, building size and valuation, future shell space finish-out costs, and the addition of an entrance and sidewalks on the north side of the property.