The Argyle Town Council convened on April 21, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, with a significant focus on the final plat for High Plains Trail. This proposed road connection aims to link First Ranch in Bartonville's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to Highway 377, situated in the southernmost part of Argyle's ETJ.

The meeting began with a detailed presentation of the site location, emphasizing its proximity to Liberty Christian School and the undeveloped pasture land surrounding it. The council noted that the road would serve as a primary entrance to the First Ranch development, which has already undergone substantial grading in Bartonville's ETJ.

A critical aspect of the discussion centered on the request for a variance concerning the road's right-of-way width. The developers proposed a variable width right-of-way that would range from 115 feet to 181 feet, exceeding the town's standard requirement of 90 feet. The proposed road is classified as a Type B minor arterial, with a pavement width of 50 feet and four traffic lanes, which aligns with the town's specifications despite the increased right-of-way width.

Council members expressed support for the proposal, highlighting that the enhanced design, which includes meandering roads and open spaces, would improve the area's aesthetic appeal rather than detract from it. The developers are also in the process of obtaining a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way permit and are working on a traffic impact analysis (TIA) to assess the need for a traffic signal at the intersection.

The meeting concluded with a consensus that the proposed road connection would benefit the community, with further discussions anticipated regarding the variance request and the overall development plan. The council's next steps will involve reviewing the variance application and monitoring the progress of the TxDOT permit.