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The speaker said tournaments draw out-of-town teams and spectators to Leon Valley and that the city could charge for parking or rent practice space to increase revenue. They cited examples of other municipalities that attract tournament traffic and recommended exploring investment and parking-management options.

City staff did not commit to specific projects at the town hall; the idea was presented as an example of potential revenue diversification amid broader budget discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Leon Valley Town Hall Meeting 1/25/25-3","oneSentenceSummary","A town-hall speaker suggested the city expand sports tournament facilities and consider paid parking and rentals to boost local revenue and draw visitors to Leon Valley parks.","taxTitle","Leon Valley, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",69409,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370930,"Residents ask whether new housing must use cluster mailboxes and who maintains them",185,776000,961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb&start=776&end=961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb/thumbnail_776000.jpg","/articles/6370930/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Residents-ask-whether-new-housing-must-use-cluster-mailboxes-and-who-maintains-them","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370930-d4a0741cab98561ae1485276066317a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176295&Signature=JbceCkuGZChYnmHzVXhdfI~2DaNlsBGcwFytkIz3ftpOatqToHxlAl51eesnSebZxj3EWRc-XZ9jDPs6zdrF5uGbMAh7zFzJ7rRSF0-zznPyqiU1V0~d67wMQychdp6tqiShXNGrkhh15pwoqfOxxaluYAiGDXv9gFXK1YPcz4hCHNFX~kMQh2kDyTXo-klgWfE73nOe32Q4fQ1DxaGaUUvzX9gdA-NV5gygaGNOZNexVCAeCF9~dX0vipwmBaqDJ2nJr6pxHD4vYqOsRKtulj2CiXgU1tZy3umZi6KzjuzsHvuRsvllZlIuWIy-l0uQYPsx-w4eQndJWvF1vUuRWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents at the Jan. 25 Leon Valley town hall asked whether developers are required by the U.S. Postal Service to install centralized cluster mailboxes for new housing projects and who bears maintenance responsibility if boxes are damaged.

One resident asked whether developers must provide cluster boxes or whether individual mail receptacles at homes are permitted. Staff replied that developers and the USPS coordinate placement and that maintenance can be a lengthy federal process. The staff member said residents have reported wait lists of up to a year or two for USPS replacement of damaged cluster boxes and that developers, homeowner associations or property owners sometimes budget for maintenance or install cameras and lighting to deter vandalism.

Staff suggested that residents consider budgeting for maintenance or arranging with HOAs to maintain boxes, and noted options such as filing claims with the USPS for urgent replacement. The city said it has pursued camera installations at some HOAs and that lighting helps reduce tampering.

No policy changes were made at the town hall; staff provided procedural guidance and options to residents.","At a Jan. 25 Leon Valley town hall, residents asked whether the U.S. Postal Service requires cluster mailboxes for new developments and who is responsible for maintaining them if damaged.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370935,"Residents urge cleanup of Zarsimora Creek, city staff say property is privately owned and costly to maintain",117,1743000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb&start=1743&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6370935/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Residents-urge-cleanup-of-Zarsimora-Creek-city-staff-say-property-is-privately-owned-and-costly-to-maintain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370935-2c039bddb1d42af605b98f8cfbb16245/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176295&Signature=XQ30JDcfjGqQ8I1eTNJqyH0gN7-Z1fVOSkU01L7K8tbbYQAFmWy3QVnSLCt9R0tjYrHqVKKc7VwDbtgQ~wFpqDDsDto7NpBdCIYfBFVI5x-K3aqQ15-x45FjOON-ai7LhAg4MXEpo-UoUfaZmxfkEO1PdtccjjKur~FXEe-Uo3DeTUnuDYF1GfocA6pno8dDt3S6aUCBvIN2dED1XX48FyTbsgBg8ZdcA1NmOwHKudAUfs9JoGS6tTFI88DXKpdLnnff0-aY68Kw0YMecbluGohiIEMYGoHQ7yphukgHAI2ZGCL8pGHgXv8PLaF30SYhPKv~Rrayp-EqagqxP5OSXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Jan. 25 Leon Valley town hall, several residents described Zarsimora Creek near the H-E-B shopping area as overgrown, littered and a frequent site of homeless encampments, and they urged a cleanup.

Residents said the greenbelt and creek make the nearby marketplace appear unkempt and requested more maintenance and enforcement. One resident noted private businesses across the boundary (including H-E-B, Chick-fil-A and a storage facility) were better maintained than the creek area on the Leon Valley side.

Public-works staff told attendees that the creek is privately owned by a defunct corporation, and that the city has repeatedly sent letters that were returned unclaimed. Staff said the city has organized periodic cleanups (including an upcoming Surabash event) and has begun talking with nearby businesses about sharing cleanup costs. Staff also said that condemning the property so the city would own it is an option but would expose the city to ongoing maintenance costs and a significant financial risk.

No council action was taken at the town hall; staff said they would continue outreach to property owners and businesses and coordinate volunteer events to address urgent litter and encampment issues.","Residents pressed the city at a Jan. 25 town hall to clean an overgrown creek area near H-E-B they said attracts trash and homeless encampments; staff said the creek is privately owned by a defunct corporation and that condemnation would transfer long-term cleanup responsibility to the city.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370940,"Residents ask Leon Valley to study traffic, stop-sign safety and parking at growing hot spots",0,983000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb&start=983&end=983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb/thumbnail_983000.jpg","/articles/6370940/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Residents-ask-Leon-Valley-to-study-traffic-stop-sign-safety-and-parking-at-growing-hot-spots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370940-50b48c12b7adde58f359243f2858bfc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176295&Signature=jgbO9Eh8prTUHYi2fLcAmaEMN9-Oc02cJds7ROhRnFj4rb~qzahFoU8CmeVag7y5gv07yc1Iy4OKZwWBOicmJw5oqH7in9a7aPQEBfW9FfdORjxq4iJ6AWohrIkkVF~b1MGnsievi6GUGnJsANdlXOxTMd9xxNB8yTN8un6pSdu6RSh1rqlIM~A8WW-~0fgGevq7FNXIOzRJZbScx9ilEA4HP~8nr-986pQqbLG0TuMMgtao0UriKuChxgxNPU~60r47iGS58Qt1pG9Lburd7nl6o2nK9bsYZhQH7Hm7x~3jHeEe72PFLGGa2p-SAaY1Nl-nUW8JbQ8qXvSjovCR1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents at the Jan. 25 Leon Valley town hall urged city officials to address local traffic, intersection safety and parking problems that they said have worsened as new housing and weekend park events increase local vehicle counts.

One resident said a stop sign near Newcrest in the Castle Estates neighborhood is frequently ignored and recommended high-visibility white pavement striping as a low-cost traffic-calming measure. Another speaker said the blinking-light upgrade at the stop sign has not solved the problem.

Residents raised concern about a crossroads at Seneca and Henson Lake (and related intersections at Evers and Bandera) where parked cars on both sides of the street and altered signal timing on Bandera create long queues on Seneca. Speakers asked for increased enforcement and more frequent police presence at the intersection; one resident said they have noticed some improved enforcement but asked for sustained patrols.

A separate public commenter said the library parking lot has dark areas after hours, creating safety concerns for employees who leave at 8 p.m. or later. City staff responded during the meeting that additional traffic and pedestrian counts will be done after new developments are occupied, and that future traffic-calming measures will be considered if peak counts meet thresholds.

Council did not vote or direct immediate changes at the town hall; staff said more data collection and follow-up would be scheduled.","Town-hall attendees raised multiple traffic and safety concerns including a stop sign in Castle Estates, overcrowded streets near Seneca and Henson Lake, and insufficient evening lighting in the library parking area.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370945,"Leon Valley residents press council on development revenue, proposed tax breaks and long-term budget impacts",1291,134000,1425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb&start=134&end=1425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150565-c8c70c0f5417aeb56dee268bd6fa12bb/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6370945/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Leon-Valley-residents-press-council-on-development-revenue-proposed-tax-breaks-and-long-term-budget-impacts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370945-e2db5bc3e2599d44b9ad75ca18133810/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176295&Signature=Dr3-ToVexzBY2hY7XfEpnfeKJT04eTNXAzTb2jOeAuEerlCwxYluXecXu6Q57lLoZAR0p1UBAf-GTWCALNoeXMm9X8TBN2CtuVG8Vj6-Izp9cnFvn2Z~wU11bjUzdQ1fdyc2aMATzvHFPtIqDiPryif2-i0M2vn36iwm4S3PxSCSCgi4eqdvZ6vIZYVxGg42eqhF~O6VjJ4Cd~YCS114W15V3fyF9TtMEhZuLpLVm5DreV2SC3~wd6~Xo7e5g3r7cCLE~bu19zCR53IBOVPMg1yuFfJxiMgzXKM81WKSAOjNwZyjIT0sSvjWixW1iJ6eeUFPy2oNd2QyRXDk5Spx5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents at the City of Leon Valley town hall on Saturday, Jan. 25 pressed city leaders about how revenue from new housing developments would affect the city's budget and whether proposed tax breaks would be affordable in the long term.

At the meeting, multiple speakers urged neighbors to participate earlier in planning commission meetings that approve projects such as tree variances and subdivision plans. One resident said developments have been in planning for years and few neighbors attend early-stage meetings to voice concerns. Another speaker urged the community to use input opportunities to influence development decisions.

The discussion shifted to the budget and proposed property-tax changes. A city presenter (identified in the transcript as a staff member) presented rough fiscal impacts: about $300,000 in lost revenue from a proposed 20% homestead exemption and about $200,000 from a 65-and-older tax freeze, which the presenter combined and described as \"over $600,000.\" The presenter said councilor Bradshaw's estimate of revenue from incoming housing — 500 homes at an average value of $350,000 — would generate roughly $800,000 per year in combined property and sales-related receipts under the assumptions cited at the town hall. The presenter also warned that red-light camera revenue that currently funds parts of the police budget will expire in two years, increasing the pressure to identify stable revenue sources.

Speakers emphasized that development-driven revenue growth can be temporary and that expanding city services and staff to match growth often increases long-term expenses. One resident cited examples from other cities, including Houston-area jurisdictions, to argue that rapid development can balloon budgets through added hires, new police capacity and other recurring costs.

Council members and staff at the meeting said additional traffic studies and future budget work sessions will be scheduled after developments are more complete so that peak traffic and service demands can be measured. City staff also noted the council is weighing both revenue options and program cuts; one example discussed was the future of a municipal pool as a potential savings decision.

The exchange underscored a core tension the council faces: how to balance tax relief proposals for homeowners with the need to fund ongoing public safety, infrastructure and maintenance costs as new housing comes online.","Residents at a Jan. 25 Leon Valley town hall raised repeated concerns about new housing developments, a proposed 20% homestead exemption and a tax-freeze for residents 65 and older, asking how short-term development revenue will cover rising operating costs.","actionData","errors"]

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