Colleyville City Council — January 2012

Top issues in 2011

• Water conservation — The region experienced record-breaking highs and historic heat waves during the summer. Like other cities, Colleyville ramped up watering restrictions to conserve water reservoirs.
• Infrastructure projects — Reconstruction of Hwy. 26 is scheduled to begin in spring. Colleyville Public Works crews completed work on the city's street rehabilitation of Brentwood Drive and Court, Cheek Sparger Road, L.D. Lockett Road, John McCain Road and Pleasant Run Road.
• Economic development — Retaining existing businesses with incentives. Attracting new businesses, such as The Londoner Pub & Grill, and Next Wood Fired Bistro & Vino Bar.
• Updated residential recycling program — City upgraded from 18-gallon recycling bins to 65-gallon rolling carts.

Top issues for 2012

• Infrastructure projects — Continued focus on reconstruction and redevelopment of Hwy. 26.
• Economic development — The city will review and make changes to its existing Economic Development Strategic Plan from March 2010.
• Natural gas drilling — Drilling for the city's first gas site on Pleasant Run Road began in March 2011. The city plans to continue pushing for aggressive natural gas drilling regulations.
• Water conservation — The possibility of drought during the summer will continue to make water conservation an issue for the city and region.
• Partnerships — The city plans to look for partnerships with neighboring cities as a way to reduce costs and provide more efficient services.