The Gunter Municipal Development District has called a special meeting for Thursday, Oct. 8, with a slate of economic development items that includes a pitch from a public relations firm, an update on a downtown land purchase and a possible incentive for a pet-grooming business.
The board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Gunter Public Safety Building, 105 N. Fourth St., according to the agenda City Secretary Detra Gaines posted Oct. 2. Residents may speak during citizen comments, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
On the agenda
- Public relations proposal. Marc Rylander and Mary Ann Moon of GRPR are scheduled to present an overview of the firm's proposed services and answer board questions about a scope of work covering public relations, government relations, strategic communications and public affairs.
- 305 W. Main Street. The board will get an update on its purchase of the property at that address.
- 101 S. Preston Road. Members will discuss the property's new ownership and a potential district project to help with site improvements there.
- Barks N Bubbles. The board will hear a presentation and could give staff direction on a possible economic development project or incentive for the business and its CEO, Theresa Milan.
- Growth forum. Members may approve a promotional or operational expenditure for a 2027 special event, the Gunter Economic Growth Forum.
The consent agenda covers the district's financial reports for June, July, August and September.
