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Minutes TC 03/29/2011 - Regional Joint WorkshopMINUTES FROM REGIONAL COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB LOCATION: Byron Nelson High School Library (East Door Entrance) 2775 Bobcat Boulevard Trophy Club, Texas 76262 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:00 PM The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Connie White Bill Rose Larry Hoover JD Stotts Glenn Strother Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Margi Cantrell Council Member STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT: Mike Slye Town Manager Shannon DePrater Town Secretary Patricia Adams Town Attorney Scott Kniffen Police Chief Adam Adams Parks & Recreation Director April Reiling PIO / Marketing Manager Mayor White announced the date of March 29, 2011; called the workshop to order and announced a quorum of the Trophy Club Town Council at 7:07 p.m. Mayor Wheat noted a quorum of Town of Westlake Council and Mayor Gierisch announced a quorum of City of Roanoke Council. 1. Welcome (Trophy Club Town Manager Slye) -Overview -Expectations -Benefits Trophy Club Town Manager Mike Slye welcomed everyone and provided a brief outline and purpose of the joint meeting. Presentation included in the minutes. 2. Discussion of a proposed Memorandum of Understanding for HWY 114 and HWY 170 Corridor Development (Westlake Town Manager Brymer) Town of Westlake Town Manager Tom Brymer provided a presentation and summary of the Memorandum of Understanding's purpose of establishing a defined framework between the cities, clarifying that the agreement is non binding. Brymer also listed possible areas of cooperation, including Planning & Zoning, Parks and Recreation, trails and public facilities. Town of Westlake Public Works Director Jarrod Greenwood gave an overview of the HWY 114 and HWY 170 project. Presentation included in the minutes. 3. Discussion of Proposed Trail Connector Project Town of Westlake Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer provided an overview of the possibility of connecting the existing trail systems within each Town. 4. Discussion of a proposed Memorandum of Understanding for regional park access and use Each Council discussed the prospect of joining together to create regional park access. Discussion included the possibility of collectively allowing residents to utilize the neighboring facilities and how to divide costs. 5. Community Update (5 minutes each) -Roanoke Mayor Gierisch announced that the construction of Hawaiian Falls is on schedule and will open Memorial Day, Hard 8 BBQ has begun turning dirt, and incentives have been approved for both Fuzzy Tacos and Hard 8. Mayor Gierisch stated that development is continuing daily. -Trophy Club Mayor White announced the construction plans for the Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lake Drive Roundabout with a water wall, invited all to the upcoming Parks and Recreation Events including Trek & Toss, and the Frisbee Golf course opening, Camp Out and Easter Egg hunt. Mayor White also shared 87 new home permits have been issued. -Westlake Mayor Wheat shared Deloite was moving furniture into the buildings and would have a soft opening in July with a September/October grand opening, Westlake Academy was expanding from 520 to 630 students and invited everyone to the Arbor Days event on April 23. Mayor Wheat offered a suggestion to conduct a regional strategic planning session to try and build a "shared vision" of the metroport region. 6. Discussion of future meetings -Frequency -Location Councils agreed to allow the town managers coordinate and schedule future meetings. Mayor Gierisch stated Roanoke could hold the next meeting. ADJOURN Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m . 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