Powlett TEX A S  CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION MINUTES  Our Vision: A well-planned lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, and cultural charm. Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Saturday, September 28, 2024  10:00 A.M.  Rowlett Community Centre- 5300 Main Street - Rooms C&D  Present: Mayor Margolis, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Councilmember Bowers,  Councimember Britton and Councilmember Schupp Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Winget and Councilmember Reaves  1.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.  2.  CITIZENS INPUT  There were no Online Input submissions for this meeting. Two individuals spoke during Citizens' Input. 2. Miguel Sarmiento, Rowlett - update on Proposition/ A  1. Gail Fischer, Rowlett - zoning issues, fluoride toxicity, mosquito spraying, and bond issuance  3.  WORK SESSION  3A. Municipal Complex Schematic Design Charrette.  David Hall, City Manager, stated this exercise will ensure the City Council's vision and direction for James Beers, Steven Janeway, and Don' Wertzberger with Hoefer Welker presented this exercise. Discussed master planning options to develop a clear understanding of a workable scheme, ensuring everyone agrees on the direction we're heading. Clarified that the various options are part of a strategic study for space utilization, not final design solution. Discussions included secured parking, street parking, the City Hall/Courts combination building, the square footage of each structure, and relocating the animal shelterfurther from nearby homes. As the park becomes al key aspect of the conversation, the aim is to integrate it more prominently, bringing it to the  the complex, it will serve as thet foundation for how the campus is arranged.  forefront sO the entire complex feels connected to the park. Recessed at 10:55 a.m. Reconvened at 11:00 a.m.  The City Council took parti in a schematic exercise involving multiple components to determine the  location of municipal buildings.  City of Rowlett  10676    After the exercise, the Council mentioned that it was beneficial and emphasized that the park is REÇONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE  fundamental within the project.  ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS  4.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 12:02 p.m.  Rlake Megob Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: October7,2024  Byllodul Stacey Chadwick,Jnterim City Secretary  City of Rowlett  10677