Mullen Annexation

At a glance

• What: Annexation 26-06, approximately 52-acre property south of Hesper Road and east of South 48th Street West. Includes resolution conditionally approving annexation, development agreement with JMS Holding, LLC, and Ward 5 boundary expansion.
• Where it stands: Resolution conditionally approving annexation passed 9-2 on October 12, 2026. Development agreement passed 11-0. Ward 5 boundary expansion ordinance passed 11-0.
• Why it matters: Expands City boundaries for mixed residential and neighborhood-use zoning; includes infrastructure dedication and potential roundabout right-of-way.

Location and Zoning

• Approximately 52 acres
• South of Hesper Road and east of South 48th Street West
• Proposed mixed residential and neighborhood-use zoning
• Existing agricultural zoning

Applicant and Representatives

• Applicant: JMS Holding, LLC (owner/developer)
• Representative: Kolten Knatterrud, IMEG

Staff Analysis

Planner Kelly described the annexation and explained that staff found the request satisfied seven criteria in City annexation policy.

Development Agreement Details

IMEG representative Knatterrud explained:

• Water and sewer infrastructure nearby
• Development agreement requires dedication of right-of-way for potential future roundabout at Hesper Road and South 48th Street West (no roundabout presently planned)
• Applicant would improve its half of each adjacent roadway, including widening, curb and sidewalk or trail improvements

Council Discussion and Questions

• Councilmember Boyett asked that future agenda packets include original annexation petition
• Councilmember Nicholson asked about parcel's noncontiguous location; Planner Kelly explained urban planning study brought property within appropriate limits-of-annexation designation
• Councilmember Neese questioned whether existing Hesper Road capacity was adequate
• Councilmember Nicholson opposed expanding City service area without funding mechanism for additional fire and police protection

Vote (October 12, 2026)

Annexation Resolution (26-11290)

• Motion: Approve resolution conditionally approving Annexation 26-06
• Moved by: Councilmember Boyett
• Seconded by: Councilmember Neese
• Vote: 9-2 (APPROVED)
• In favor: Shaw, Pitman, Aguirre, Kennedy, Aspenlieder, Lindley, Boyett, O'Donnell, Mayor Nelson
• Opposed: Nicholson, Aguirre

Development Agreement

• Motion: Approve annexation agreement with JMS Holding, LLC
• Moved by: Councilmember Boyett
• Seconded by: Councilmember Kennedy
• Vote: 11-0 (APPROVED)

Ward 5 Boundary Expansion

• Motion: Approve ordinance expanding Ward 5 boundaries (Annexation 26-06)
• Moved by: Councilmember O'Donnell
• Seconded by: Councilmember Boyett
• Vote: 11-0 (APPROVED)

Sources

• Minutes (DRAFT): https://destinyhosted.com/bilmtdocs/2026/CC/20261012_2034/2049_10122026DRAFTMinutes.pdf
• Agenda: https://public.destinyhosted.com/24568/agenda/agenda.cfm?seq=2049

Log

2026-10-12 - City Council

Annexation 26-06 resolution passed 9-2 (Nicholson and Aguirre opposed). Approximately 52-acre annexation south of Hesper Road and east of South 48th Street West; includes water/sewer infrastructure and right-of-way dedication for potential roundabout. Development agreement with JMS Holding, LLC passed 11-0. Ward 5 boundary expansion ordinance passed 11-0. Nicholson expressed concern about expanding service area without fire/police funding mechanism.