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Comprehensive Plan Summit No. 2 — Keynote Presentation - March 22, 2021

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THE LEDGER

Meeting Entity: City of Fate
Meeting Type: Comprehensive Plan Summit No. 2 – Keynote Presentation
Date: March 22, 2021
Time: Evening (exact start time not stated)
Location: Fate City Hall / Virtual (Zoom)

Source: March 22, 2021 Comprehensive Plan Summit No. 2 - https://fatetx.new.swagit.com/videos/116611

Attendance

Summit Participants:
Community members present in person and via webinar (exact attendance not enumerated).

Staff Present:

  • Assistant City Manager – Justin Weiss (referenced)

Consultants / Presenters:

  • Halff & Associates – Brennan Kane (Director of Planning)
  • Urban3 – Joe Minicozzi

Agenda Items Addressed

  • Opening remarks and overview of Summit No. 2
  • Introduction of keynote speaker
  • Keynote presentation on fiscal resiliency and land-use productivity
  • Question-and-answer session with in-person and online participants
  • Overview of upcoming design studio activities and public engagement opportunities

(Only items discussed are listed.)

Summary of Proceedings

  • Brennan Kane of Halff & Associates opened the meeting and welcomed attendees.
  • Kane identified the event as the second summit in the Forward Fate Comprehensive Plan process.
  • Kane described the summit as part of a broader design studio week, including:
    • An open house at City Hall for public input
    • A virtual design studio working on concepts for downtown Fate and the I-30 corridor
  • Kane directed participants to the forwardfate.com website for ongoing engagement.
  • Kane introduced Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 as the keynote speaker.
  • Minicozzi delivered a presentation focused on fiscal resiliency, land-use productivity, and long-term infrastructure costs.
  • Minicozzi discussed comparative land-value analysis using value-per-acre metrics.
  • Examples from other cities and counties were presented to illustrate development patterns, infrastructure liabilities, and tax productivity.
  • Minicozzi discussed property tax structures, sales tax considerations, and employment inflow/outflow concepts.
  • Participants asked questions regarding:
    • Public versus private parking
    • Employment flow data
    • Tax productivity of different land uses
    • Development incentives and subsidies
    • Grocery store and mixed-use development patterns
    • Impacts of vertical mixed-use development on existing downtown businesses
  • Minicozzi responded to questions using data examples and comparative case studies.
  • Kane closed the meeting by outlining next steps, including:
    • Continued public engagement during design studio week
    • Upcoming Zoom check-ins
    • A joint work session involving the Planning Commission, Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and City Council

Presentations Given

  • Keynote presentation on fiscal resiliency and land-use productivity by Joe Minicozzi (Urban3)

Topics Discussed

  • Fiscal resiliency and long-term infrastructure costs
  • Land-use productivity measured by value per acre
  • Comparative analysis of commercial, residential, and mixed-use development
  • Public engagement and design studio process
  • Downtown development and employment retention

Questions Asked

  • Questions were asked by attendees both in person and via webinar.
  • Responses were provided by Joe Minicozzi.

Public Comment

  • Questions and comments were accepted during the Q&A portion of the summit.

Actions Taken

  • No formal action was taken.

Record Note

This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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