Item 7&8 - Corridor Committee Meeting Report - Water and Wastewater Master Plan Southlake Corridor Planning Committee Meeting Report
Meeting 55 — February 10, 2026
MEETING
LOCATION: 1400 Main St., Southlake, Texas 76092
City Council Chambers
IN
ATTENDANCE:
• City Council Members: Kathy Talley
• Planning & Zoning Commission Members: Michael Forman, David
Cunnigham, Michael Springer
• City Staff: Dennis Killough, Jenny Crosby, Daniel Cortez, Cyndi Cheng,
Ryan Firestone, Jeff Ginn, Lauren LaNeave
AGENDA
ITEMS:
1 . Call to Order.
2. Administrative Comments.
3. Overview of the Water Master Plan, an Element of the Southlake Comprehensive
Plan.
4. Overview of the Wastewater Master Plan, an Element of the Southlake
Comprehensive Plan.
5. Adjournment.
MEETING
OVERVIEW:
On February 10, 2026, the Southlake Corridor Planning Committee held
their 55th meeting. The Committee was sent a packet of materials prior to
the meeting that were to be discussed during the session. A meeting
agenda was posted, and the meeting time was advertised on the City's
website. The following meeting report focuses on discussion points made
during the meeting by members of the Committee, public and City staff.
This report is neither verbatim nor does it represent official meeting
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minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City
staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by the Committee,
City staff, and any attendees of the meeting. Interested parties are
strongly encouraged to follow development cases through the process.
Please visit CityofSouthlake.com/Planning for more information
ITEM #3 DISCUSSION — Overview of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan, an
Element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan.
Questions for Staff
Water Policy Question 1:
Should long-term maintenance and reinvestment become a primary focus as we
approach build-out?
Michael Foreman:
It seems like the answer is yes — especially given aging infrastructure.
Michael Springer:
Water and sewer reliability are essential. Residents expect it.
Kathy Talley:
We should prioritize aging lines and high-risk areas.
Water Policy Question 2:
How should the City balance education and enforcement in water conservation?
Kathy Talley:
Education first. Residents respond well to that.
Michael Foreman:
Commercial properties may require stronger enforcement.
Michael Springer:
Can we use electronic meters to issue warnings before citations?
Lauren Laneave:
That would require a policy change, but the tools exist.
David Cunningham:
HOAs are frequent violators. That should be addressed.
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Wastewater Policy Question 1:
Should the City adjust its approach to transitioning septic to sewer?
Michael Foreman:
The current approach seems reasonable.
Michael Springer:
As a septic homeowner, conversion is expensive. Incentives would need to be
substantial.
Kathy Talley:
Some areas physically cannot connect. It should remain cost-effective and practical.
Wastewater Policy Question 2:
Should recapitalization become a greater focus as we approach build-out?
(General agreement in favor.)
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