Karl Kuykendall
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:09
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 39
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
City Annexation and Growth
Annexation increases the city's ad valorem tax base over time while committing municipal services per the service agreement.
Sammons Community Center Bond
The bond would involve public funding for facility improvements.
Director of Finance Personnel Review
Directly impacts the management and oversight of city finances and budgeting.
Personnel Appointment
No immediate financial impact noted, but supports transparency efforts.
Attorney Fee Reimbursement Policy
Potential financial impact on the pension fund regarding legal fee distributions and recoveries.
Summit and Sammons Recreation Centers
The city faces significant costs for demolition, repair, or rebuilding, requiring budget allocation.
waste disposal event
Potential future costs associated with landfill operations, expansion, or upgrades.
Summer Reading Program Planning
The program relies on donations and volunteer efforts, with minimal direct financial impact on the city budget.
Santa Fe Community Market Project
The plan determines the distribution of federal grant funds for the upcoming fiscal year.
Police Use of Force
None.
Brush and Bulky Services Efficiency
The new collection schedule has led to decreased landfill expenses.
household hazardous waste collection
It's a free event, so you save money by not having to pay for special disposal.
State of the City address
Amendments to service agreements could impact the district's operational budget.
waste collection schedule
The new collection schedule has led to decreased landfill expenses.
facility reopening
No immediate financial impacts are mentioned, but it's good news for services returning!
odor complaint
Nobody's sure yet, but nobody wants their property value to stink!
waste collection schedule change
No direct cost increase mentioned, but you might pay more if you forget and need an extra pickup later.
homelessness initiative
The city is investing funds and resources into this program to make a real difference.
resident survey
Your feedback could influence how city funds are spent on services you care about.
homeless services
Donations to the Salvation Army will directly fund this warming shelter, helping keep people off the streets this winter.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Kuykendall 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Approve FIRST READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance establishing a speed limit of 45 miles per hour from the 5600 block of South 31st Street to the 6800 block of…
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
Rezoning to Planned Development Light Industrial (FY-26-14-ZC)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
2026-0098-R Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Development Agreement with Rowan Ranger, LLC for development of the Project Ranger data center campus. Moved by Karl Kuykendall, seconded by Michael Pilkington Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Development Agreement with
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
Annexation of 185.148 Acres (FY-26-3-ANX)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-02
Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Future Thoroughfare Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Rezone 196.638 Acres to Light Industrial
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing budget amendments for fiscal year 2025-2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the grant of an easement for underground fiber utilities to Charter Communications in exchange for a payment in an estimated amount of $4,696.64
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-19
2026-0075-R Consider adopting a resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement, which will abate a percentage of the increase in the taxable value of certain real and personal property located on approximately 36.93 acres addressed as 5101 Wendland Road and designated as City of Temple Tax Abatement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
2026-0016-O FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 270 acres in Synergy Park, located generally in the area adjacent to and north of the intersection of SE H.K. Dodgen Loop and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line and further identified by Prop
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Construction Contract for Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Utility Service Agreement with Rowan Temple, LLC to provide continuous and adequate potable water supply and water-carried wast…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Kuykendall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consider authorizing a Property Purchase and Development Agreement for the sale of 503 N. General Bruce Drive to Cotton Real Estate Ventures, LLC
2026-0015-R Consider adopting a resolution ordering the May 2, 2026 City of Temple General Election for Councilmember District 2 and Councilmember District 3 and authorizing joint election agreements with Temple Independent School…
Voting record (3)(General)
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