BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR BRENHAM FAMILY PARK SMALL AREA PLAN
An agreement to proceed with the development of a Small Area Plan for the Brenham Family Park will come before the Brenham City Council on Thursday.
The Small Area Plan is a special project and long-range planning document for the combined 600 acres around the area bounded to the east by the Brenham Business Center, to the north by Highway 290, to the south by the Brenham State Supported Living Center and to the west by Highway 36.
According to the agenda packet for Thursday’s meeting, the city’s comprehensive plan includes the recommendation to complete a Small Area Plan for the 600 acres, as the area is one of the few remaining large developable tracts in Brenham. However, the comprehensive plan notes there are not clear land use designations for the acreage, and additional consideration is needed to determine road alignments within the Small Area Plan to clarify the development potential and encourage compatible growth.
The council will consider whether to approve a professional services agreement with Kendig Keast Collaborative for their consulting services to produce the Small Area Plan. The project would not exceed $70,000 and is expected to be completed in seven months.
Councilmembers will also consider an amendment to the election services contract between the city and Washington County for the May 6th election. Due to the city, Brenham ISD and Blinn College all having a contested election, the county is requesting that there only be one single ballot for cost effectiveness and to reduce confusion. There will also be a presentation of the first quarter financial report for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year.
The council will then meet in executive session to discuss three topics, including the development, operations, funding and possible acquisition of The Barnhill Center. Any action will be taken in open session for that item, but no action is expected after the council’s consultation with the city attorney regarding the Aviators Plus lawsuit and the Lake Somerville raw water intake structure.
The council will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at Brenham City Hall.
Click here to view the agenda packet for Thursday's meeting.