Melinda Koehne
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 4:29
- Avg per meeting
- 1:07
- Segments
- 63
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Top issues during term (20)
Downtown Square Redevelopment
The city is providing a $1-acre property lease/transfer and up to $3.05 million in TIRZ 11 and CDC grants.
Economic Development Staffing and Strategy
Guides future municipal investments and economic development spending in the downtown district.
Business Infrastructure and Utility Reliability
The project is part of the Ramble CISD development plan.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Minimal administrative impact.
City Budget Adjustments
Total general fund revenues and expenditures projected at approximately $69.3 million, supporting a tax rate that results in a lower average homestead tax bill due to declining median taxable values.
FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan
Guided by the adopted annual public art budget.
Willock Master Plan
Estimated full build-out could generate around $1.8 million in revenue from hotels, sales tax, and property tax.
Community Events and Promotion
Modest promotional expenditures offset by increased sales tax revenue and tourism activity.
Spring Beautification Projects
Estimated project cost is approximately $638,000, representing significant savings compared to previous bids.
Downtown Wayfinding Signage
Costs for signage design and installation will be discussed.
Library Board Leadership
None anticipated.
Park Developments (Ousley Park and Wilson Creek Park)
Funding for park development is managed through ongoing capital improvement and municipal budgeting.
Water Conservation and Capacity
Future development costs and municipal water infrastructure demands may be impacted by new landscaping rules.
Preston Club Senior Living
These developments will likely impact local infrastructure and tax revenue.
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Planning
Staff time and minor event supplies.
Infrastructure Investment (Water, Wastewater, Public Safety)
Total project cost is capped at $70,346,850 including contingency.
Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment
The city will incur costs for land acquisition and construction, with funds appropriated from a lawful source.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
The plan helps the city qualify for federal funding to reduce disaster risks.
Personnel Appointment
These are volunteer positions, so there is no direct salary cost to taxpayers.
Development Appeals Process
None directly associated with procedural restructuring.
Moved or seconded (2)
Motions Koehne personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Koehne motioned to approve the agenda item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Mayor Ryan Tubbs motioned to approve the agenda item
Decisions during term (134)
Recorded while Koehne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of March 5, 2026 Downtown Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of April 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of April 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of April 7, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Table Economic Development and Performance Agreement with ATRH, LLC
Approve April 7th Meeting Minutes
Delay Item B with ADRH
Approval of February 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Specific Use Permit for Preston Corner Lot 8 (Building 3) Event Center
Specific Use Permit for Child Care Center (Preston Glendenning)
CONSENT AGENDA
Carey Road Right-of-Way Condemnation
Real Property Exchange Agreement with PISD
Chapter 380 Agreement with EWS DNT, LLC
Amendment to Economic Development Agreement for Joe East Enterprises
Consent Agenda Approval
Denial of Downtown Senior Living Major Modification (Preston Club)
Approval of Specific Use Permit for Murphy USA Fuel Sales
Voluntary Annexation for Yellow Door Storage
Planned Development Zoning for Yellow Door Storage
Voting record (4)
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