CITY & COUNTY
News from Cibolo & Universal City
COMPILED BY JARRETT WHITENER
Schertz City Council will meet April 25 and May 2 at 6 p.m. 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 4, Schertz. 201-619-1030. MEETINGS WE COVER will meet April 25 and May 9 at 6:30 p.m. 200 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-658-9900 • www.cibolotx.gov Selma City Council will meet May 11 at 6:30 p.m. 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma. 210-651-6661 • www.ci.selma.tx.us Universal City City Council will meet May 2 at 6:30 p.m. 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com Live Oak City Council will meet April 25 at 7 p.m. 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. 210-653-9140 • www.liveoaktx.net www.schertz.com Cibolo City Council HIGHLIGHTS CIBOLO To begin the process of improving the animal shelter, City Council on March 14 approved a $28,500 consulting contract with Quorum Architects Inc. for the assessment of the facility. The firm will bring recommended improvements to council in June.
Aviation District Master Plan moves forward UNIVERSAL CITY The economic development corpo- ration has been acquiring property within the Aviation District to help move the plan forward, Development Ser- vices Director Michael Cassata reported to City Council during the March 7 meeting. Discussion focused on prop- erties between East Langley and East Byrd boulevards. Anticipated plans for three of the plots of land owned by the UCEDC are to make space for a town square area and two different multifamily developments. A parking garage is also planned for the area. The Aviation District Master Plan, which was approved by City Council in August 2020, is a 10- to 15-year plan focused on the redevelopment of the Aviation District, which is the southern portion of Pat Booker Road going toward Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The plan’s goal is to provide a vibrant mixed-use public realm that is anchored by a town center, nightlife, and open spaces around a major transportation corridor that encourages walkability and a sense of community, according to city staff. Cassata said these plans are not guaranteed, and the market will dictate what private developments will go into the area. No overall cost is available as private developers are proposing and pursuing projects that they
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS The Universal City Economic Development Corporation owns multiple properties within the Aviation District, and has plans for public improvements and private investments in the area.
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pay for in cooperation with the city. Some residents have voiced concerns regarding the buying of properties in the area. City Manager Kim Turner said purchased properties were sold by owners who reached out, and the city has no desire to force people out of their properties. “We didn’t reach out to a lot of these people about buy- ing their properties; they reached out to us,” Turner said. Updates on the progress of the plan will be brought to council and the community after significant progress has been made, Turner said.
LIVE OAK 14623 IH-35 N (210) 651-1911
RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244
LEGACY 2003 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-8600
STONE OAK 23026 US Hwy 281 N (210) 497-1322
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