CITY OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES IOWA /I Monday, April 14, 2025 COLONY 5:00 PM Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway Iowa Colony, Texas 77583 Phone: 281-369-2471 Fax: 281-369-0005 wwwlowcolony.goy STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF IOWA COLONY BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 14th day of April 2025, the City Counçil of the City of Iowa Colony, Texas, held a worksession at 5:00 P.M. at the Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, there being present and in attendance the following members to wit: Mayor Wil Kennedy Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott Councilmember Arnetta Murray Councilmember McLean Barnett Councilmember Tim Varlack Councilmember Kareem Boyce Councilmember Sydney Hargroder And none being absent, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kennedy called the work session to order at 5:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no comments form the public. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Discussion on introduction of new staff members. Chief Bell introduced Kevin Baker as a new patrol officer and Sabrina Wilder as a new telecommunications operator. Albert Cantu introduced Bryant Armstrong as a new animal control officer. Robert Hemminger introduced Bonita Hall as our interim HR manager. 2. Discussion on a presentation of the results of the 2024-25 salary survey and recommendations. Annette Hoefer with Logic Compensation Group provided a presentation of the results ofthe 2024-25 salary survey and recommendations. 3. Discussion on FY2025-26 Budget Calendar Robert Hemminger provided an overview ofthe upcoming budget calendar. 4. Discussion on a Utility Fund Capital Investments Plan (CIP), updating the city's impact fees, and potential grant opportunities. City Engineer, Dinh Ho provided an overview oft the Capital Investments Plan, including updating the city's impact fees and potential grant opportunities. Mayor Kennedy called to recess at 6:15 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 6:26 P.M. 5. Discussion on zoning matters related to large lot subdivisions. Robert provided an overview of the current ordinance and issues related to the ordinance and asked for council feedback. Councilmember Varlack asked ifwe can specifically address Magnolia Bend and not change the whole ordinance. He asked if we can study the specific land uses and potentially adjust the ordinance to accommodate the large lots. He wants to maintain consistency. He mentioned getting with the Planning and Zoning Committee to discuss the impact of those changes. Dinh Ho stated that Magnolia Bend does fall under the subdivision ordinance. Councilmember Hargroder asked that staff make sure they are able to get a brush truck around the structures. She recommends a15ft. setback. 6. Discussion on zoning issues related to 24-hour business operations. Robert mentioned that the intent is to get feedback and guidance for staff. The staff has done some research and the surrounding cities did not have the regulations that we currently have in our zoning ordinance regarding 24-hour operation. Robert read aloud the current regulations. There have been convenience store owners that have expressed issues with the current regulations. Mayor Pro Tem asked Chief Bell if the staff can handle the businesses being open 24 hours. ChiefBell responded that he does not see this being an issue. Robert provided the option to eliminate certain regulations within the ordinance to not make it SO restrictive. 7. Discussion on a policy regarding the sale or disposition of surplus property. Robert stated that the policy was provided in the council packets. ADJOURNMENT The work session was adjourned at 6:51 P.M. APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 2025 Kulu RiRsw Kayleer Rosser, City Secretary Will kennedy/Mayor 0E 0 &