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Kristy Bleau

Mayor2025-05-22–2028-05-01 (start 2025-05-22 per City Council Regular Called Meeting agenda May 22 2025 item 3 Administer Oath of Office to newly Elected Councilmembers; month-level end: May 2028 per city Mayor and City Council page Term Expires May 2028; Bleau previously sat as Councilmember 2 per May 2024 minutes)

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At a glance

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Term ending May 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
2:18:16
Avg per meeting
6:35
Segments
2212

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Sep 2026[32]

Auto repair shop planned development at 505 Thompson Drive

The business would add sales tax revenue and put a vacant building back on the tax rolls, but the city is spending staff and attorney time redrafting the ordinance.

medium↑Sep 2026[25]

CDC August financials and debt outlook

Year-to-date revenues of $617,047 trail the $706,777 budget, and spending of $734,669 exceeds budgeted projections.

critical↓Jul 2026[24]

Proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget

About $82,466 of fund balance would be spent, with roughly $500,000 left in reserves if a property purchase occurs.

high↑Jul 2026[22]

Project Swan economic development prospect

Incentive terms were discussed in closed session and are not public.

high↑Jun 2026[22]

Carlisle Road Reconstruction

The city is fronting up to $50,000 now, but Denton County is expected to reimburse it in full once the interlocal agreement is finalized — and the county is expected to cover the whole project except right-of-way acquisition.

medium→Aug 2026[20]

Grant Opportunity for Road and Drainage Projects

Maintenance/repair expenditures rise from $365,000 to $730,000, leaving roughly $1M in fund balance.

low↑Oct 2026[20]

Potential real property transaction near Hundley and Carlisle Drives

Unknown — any price or lease terms were discussed in closed session.

low↑Oct 2026[18]

Master Fee Schedule Revision

Unknown — no action taken; the ordinance would have raised development-related fees effective November 1.

high↑Aug 2026[17]

Potential bond payment capacity analysis

A new bond could add debt payments, with a possible double payment in 2029.

high↓May 2026[16]

Tiny House Park expansion near downtown

Not stated in the materials, though public comment raised worries that miniature housing could affect property values.

low↑Aug 2026[15]

Library fishing program declined over liability

Roughly $30,000 in insurance cost tied to converting a library position to full time.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Community garden

No set budget exists — water access was flagged as the biggest cost, and grants would require matching city funds.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Disc golf course at Thousand Oaks Park

Nothing budgeted this year — funding would likely come from grants requiring city matching funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Willow Grove Park closure and improvements

The road construction project may include planned park repairs in the area; details were requested for the December meeting.

high↓May 2026[12]

Proposed tax rate for 2026

Median homestead tax bills rise from $1,771.46 to $1,903.97 — up $132.51.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Flock camera system policies and placement

Flock expansion would add an ongoing subscription cost; council wants it on a future agenda before deciding.

medium↓Jul 2026[12]

Trash and rubbish nuisance ordinance amendment

Violators could face fines up to $2,000 per offense.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Code of Ethics review

high↓Jul 2026[11]

Hundley Drive and Shady Shore Road change order

$10,000 in CDC grant funds, matched by roughly $40,000-$50,000 in private investment planned by the owners on top of $380,000 already spent.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Lake-based events and tournaments

Tournaments and events could generate visitor revenue for the city, though no figures were discussed.

Decisions during term (76)

Recorded while Bleau was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County – Carlisle Drive Reconstruction

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Award of Carlisle Road Construction Contract to DDM Construction

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

McAdams Engineering and Contract Administration Services – Carlisle Road Project

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Texas Municipal League Region 8 Director Selection

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

SPAN, Inc. Interlocal Agreement – Transportation and Meal Services, FY 2026-2027

tabledOct 22, 2026

Master Fee Schedule Amendment Ordinance

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Consent Agenda (September 24 Minutes; McAdams Zoning Map/GIS Update)

approved3-0-1Oct 22, 2026

Easement Negotiations Authorization Following Executive Session

approved4-0Oct 22, 2026

Consider and act on September 24, 2026, minutes.

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of September 15, 2026 meeting minutes

approvedOct 15, 2026

Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

approved3-1Oct 8, 2026

Rezoning of 505 Thompson Drive to Planned Development (PD-C-3_DOD)

approved2-0Oct 8, 2026

Acceptance of resignation of Randy Evans, Councilmember Place 5

approved3-1Oct 8, 2026

Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2 (Records Retention Ordinance and August Financials)

approved4-0Oct 8, 2026

Confidential Release in Full and Settlement Agreement with Atmos Energy and pipeline contractors

approved6-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes

approved6-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of May, June, and July 2026 financials

tabled5-0Sep 24, 2026

Planned Development for auto repair at 505 Thompson Drive tabled

approved5-0Sep 24, 2026

Approval of May, June and July financials

approved5-0Sep 24, 2026

Appointments to Lake Dallas Development Corporation board