District 5 Council Member· 2020–2026
Melinda Koehne
Celina
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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.
Willock Master Plan
Estimated full buildout revenue of approximately $1.8 million annually from hotel, sales, and property taxes, with an estimated return on investment period of 7.2 years.
FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan
Funded through existing municipal capital improvement and public art allocations.
Business Infrastructure and Utility Reliability
Potential future economic impacts on business continuity and utility infrastructure upgrades.
Library Operations and Community Support
Operational statistics influence upcoming FY27 budget allocations.
Community Events and Promotion
None discussed.
Economic Development Staffing and Strategy
Guides future municipal investments and economic development spending in the downtown district.
Infrastructure Investment (Water, Wastewater, Public Safety)
No immediate rate increase in 2026, with planned 4% to 5% annual rate adjustments starting in April 2027.
Park Developments (Ousley Park and Wilson Creek Park)
Details on building construction costs were not discussed during this tour.
Downtown Wayfinding Signage
Costs are covered under existing downtown marketing and brand activation budgets.
Special Events Planning and Budget
Nominal administrative costs associated with event management.
Downtown Branding and Volunteer Program Rollout
Updates cover ongoing municipal marketing and economic development programs.
Spring Beautification Projects
Estimated project cost is approximately $638,000, representing significant savings compared to previous bids.
City Budget Adjustments
Total general fund revenues and expenditures projected at approximately $69.3 million, supporting 49 new municipal positions.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Minimal administrative impact.
Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment
The city will incur costs for land acquisition and construction, with funds appropriated from a lawful source.
Water Conservation and Capacity
Substantial capital investments in water wells, storage tanks, and pump stations.
Development Appeals Process
None directly associated with procedural restructuring.
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Planning
Staff time and minor event supplies.
Project 151 Downtown Economic Development Agreement
Financial impacts are currently undisclosed pending ongoing economic development negotiations.
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 (137)
Recorded while Koehne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of March 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of April 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Minutes Approval - Meeting – April 2, 2026
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
Approval of April 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Delay Action on ADRH Item
Specific Use Permit for Preston Corner Lot 8 (Building 3) Event Center
Specific Use Permit for Child Care Center (Preston Glendenning)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of February 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda (December 9, 2025 Minutes)
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)
Voting record (4)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.