CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES  The City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas met in Special Session on June 8, 2024 at Kyle City  Hall with the following persons present: Mayor Travis Mitchell Mayor Pro Tem Robert Rizo Council Member Bear Heiser Council Member Miguel Zuniga Council Member Lauralee Harris Council Member Daniela Parsley Council Member Michael Tobias Bryan Langley, City Manager Amber Schmeits, Assistant City Manager Jesse Elizondo, Assistant City Manager Aimee Alcorn-Reed, City Attorney Julie Beggs, Asst. Dir. of Admin Services Rachel Sonnier, Dir. ofCommunications Grant Bowling, Audio Film Prod Manager Jennifer Kirkland, City Secretary Victoria Vargas, Director ofEconomic Dev. Perwez Moheet, Director of Finance Andy Alejandro, Accounting Manager Connie Campa, Accounting Manager Marco Forti, DirectorofIT Mariana Espinoza, Deputy Dir. ofParks & Rec. Aimee Garcia, Asst. Dir. ofParks & Rec. Melissa McCollum, Chief Dev. Officer Will Atkinson, Director of Planning Mike Murphy, Director of Water Utilities  Diane Hervol Mark McLiney  I. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call  Mayor Mitchell called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. Mayor Mitchell asked the city secretary to Present were: Mayor Mitchell, Mayor Pro Tem Rizo, Council Member Zuniga, Council Member Harris, Council Member Parsley, and Council Member Tobias. A quorum was present. Council Member Heiser was absent for roll call but arrived at approximately 8:06 a.m. during Citizen  call roll.  Comment Period.  II. Citizen Comment Period with City Council  Mayor Mitchell opened citizen comments at 8:03 a.m.  Diane Hervol was called to speak as registered regarding Item Nos. 1 and 2. She stated that she is not in favor of funding for a Sportsplex. She stated that she is confused about why an ice rink is being considered. She stated her concerns with the demand on water for this and she also mentioned that the failed Austin Ice Bats hockey team is no longer here. She spoke about her previous request for an RFQ for the City to explore other options for a realtor. She spoke about her prior request to    Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2024 Page 2 Kyle City Hall  the City Manager to include a fiscal note on each agenda item. She spoke about the public archive for open records requests to include credit card statements and real estate transactions. She stated with regards to Item No. 2 she feels there is not enough information posted for transparency's sake. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Mitchell closed citizen comments at 8:07 a.m.  III. Reports and Presentations  1. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding potential projects to  bei included on the November 2024 Bond Election. (Item Presenter: Bryan Langley, City Manager)  Mayor Mitchell called a recess at 9:30 a.m. Mayor Mitchell called the meeting back to order at 9:48 Mayor Mitchell moved to direct the city manager to pursue potential next steps, Items 1-8 in the presentation: 1. June 18th Cancel the contract with Burditt Consulting; 2. Proceed with a city- owned Indoor Sports Complex and pursue a 2024 Bond Election for $65M (or other amount); 3. June 18th Approve amended proposal from Stantec to include the conceptual design for the Indoor Sports Complex; 4. June 18th - Authorize the Issuance of an RFQ for design services at Lake Kensington Park; 5. June/July - Negotiate contract and acquire property; 6. July - Initiate RFQ for design services on acquired property; 7. Late July - Present preliminary Conceptual designs of Sports Complex to Council; and 8. Mid-August - Council calls bond election for November 2024; and to authorize the city manager to negotiate for the purchase of the property located at 1500 Dacy Lane for a fair and reasonable price and to execute all documents necessary to complete such purchase. Council Member Heiser seconded the motion. Motion passed 6 - 1 with Council Member 2. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the options for property tax rate considerations, including the potential defeasance ofoutstanding bond debt,  a.m.  Zuniga dissenting.  for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025.  (Item Presenter: Perwez. A. Moheet, CPA, Director of Finance)  Mr. Moheet introduced Mark McLiney, of SAMCO Capital Markets, City's Financial Advisor, who Mayor Mitchell moved to direct staff to proceed with Option 2 of the presentation, Maintain the Existing Tax Rate $0.4693/$100. Council Member Tobias seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Council Member Parsley left the dais at approximately 10:59 a.m. and was absent for the vote. 3. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on proposed parks and  presented the item.  recreation budget with 5 year CIP program for fiscal year 2024-2025. (Item Presenter: Jesse Elizondo, Assistant City Manager) Council Member Parsley returned at 11:06 a.m. No action was taken.    Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2024 Page 3 Kyle City Hall  4. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on City of Kyle 2024 holiday  lights and displays.  (Item Presenter: Jesse Elizondo, Assistant City Manager)  Mayor Mitchell moved to direct staff to prepare for 2024 Christmas using the budget the lights budget of $300,000 for Mary Kyle Hartson, $150,000 for Lake Kyle Park and $50,000 for City Hall and City corridors for a total of $500,000. Council Member Parsley seconded the motion. Motion  passed 7-0.  IV. Executive Session  5. Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting. The City Council may convene into Executive Session pursuant to any lawful exception contained in Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code including any or all of a. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the acquisition of property, including the property located at 1500 Dacy Lane, and/or alignment and design of park and/or recreation improvements; and pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.072 to discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value  the following topics.  ofreal estate related to same.  There was no executive session.  6. Take action on items discussed in Executive Session.  V. Adjourn  Mayor Mitchell moved to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem Rizo seconded the motion. No vote was held.  With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 12:37 p.m.  ATTEST:    Cyilalalland JenpiferKirkland, City Secretary