District 3 Council Member· 2025–2026
Karl Kuykendall
Temple
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:09
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 39
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Top issues during term (20)
City Annexation and Growth
Annexed properties come onto the city tax rolls and become eligible for city services, which affects long-term service and infrastructure costs.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Establishes funding and expenditure limits for the Temple Medical District Corporation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Comprehensive Plan and Thoroughfare Updates
Long-term infrastructure costs will be aligned with future thoroughfare designations.
Economic Development Prospects
The five-year tax abatement is estimated to abate approximately $1,770,000 in City of Temple property taxes based on current tax rates.
Pension Fund Disbursements
Involves monthly pension disbursements totaling $397,861.41 and administrative invoices.
Sammons Community Center Bond
Dependent on bond passage and future funding allocations.
Police Promotional Process
Financial impacts depend on potential changes to promotional pay scales and position structures within the police department.
E-bike Trail Usage
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Property Code Violations
Property owners may face repair costs or municipal liens if the city executes required demolition or remediation.
The Link Subdivision Final Plat
Private investment in new housing infrastructure on Shallow Ford Road.
Internal Policy Revisions: Fraud Prevention and Procurement Cards
Authorizes write-offs and contracting procedures for the housing authority.
Infrastructure Expansion
Capital outlay of over $1.3 million for drainage and wastewater construction and administration.
Residential Subdivisions and Plats
Brings substantial commercial development potential and infrastructure investment to the area.
FY2027 Strategic Priorities
Discussions involved library services and potential sponsorships for community reading programs.
Police Department Executive Summary Review
Staffing shortages affect departmental overtime and operational efficiency.
Attorney Fee Reimbursement Policy
Potential future adjustments to legal fee allocations and reimbursements from the pension fund.
Director of Finance Personnel Review
Directly impacts the management and oversight of city finances and budgeting.
Drone as First Responder Program
High call volumes and fire incidents can strain resources and potentially increase operational costs.
Neighborhood District Presentations
The plan includes specific capital improvement projects that will require future funding allocations.
Airport Infrastructure and Performance
State grant provides $100,000 with local matching funds not to exceed $11,000.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Kuykendall personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Approve FIRST READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance establishing a speed limit of 45 miles per hour from the 5600 block of South 31st Street to the 6800 block of…
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
Rezoning to Planned Development Light Industrial (FY-26-14-ZC)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
2026-0098-R Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Development Agreement with Rowan Ranger, LLC for development of the Project Ranger data center campus. Moved by Karl Kuykendall, seconded by Michael Pilkington Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Development Agreement with
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
Annexation of 185.148 Acres (FY-26-3-ANX)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-02
Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Future Thoroughfare Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Rezone 196.638 Acres to Light Industrial
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing budget amendments for fiscal year 2025-2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the grant of an easement for underground fiber utilities to Charter Communications in exchange for a payment in an estimated amount of $4,696.64
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-19
2026-0075-R Consider adopting a resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement, which will abate a percentage of the increase in the taxable value of certain real and personal property located on approximately 36.93 acres addressed as 5101 Wendland Road and designated as City of Temple Tax Abatement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
2026-0016-O FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 270 acres in Synergy Park, located generally in the area adjacent to and north of the intersection of SE H.K. Dodgen Loop and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line and further identified by Prop
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Construction Contract for Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Utility Service Agreement with Rowan Temple, LLC to provide continuous and adequate potable water supply and water-carried wast…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-19
Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following
Decisions during term (207)
Recorded while Kuykendall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consider approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting
Approval of April 14, 2026, Minutes
Consider approval of the minutes from April 14, 2026, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
Adopt Resolution Electing Mayor Pro Tem
Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 10F)
Consent Item 10F: Friars Creek Detention Pond Change Order
Ordinance 2026-0019-O: Voluntary Annexation of 185.148 Acres
Ordinance 2026-0020-O: Rezoning to Planned Development Light Industrial
Ordinance 2026-0023-O: Repeal Conditional Use Permit at 3404 South Kegley Road
Ordinance 2026-0024-O: Renew and Amend Economic Development Policy
Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following:
Adopt Resolution Electing Mayor Pro Tem
Consent Agenda (Less Item 10F)
Consent Agenda Item 10F - Change Order for Friars Creek Detention Pond
Item 13 - Repeal Conditional Use Permit for 3404 South Kegley Road
Item 14 - Renew and Amend Economic Development Policy
Item 11 - Voluntary Annexation for Phase 3 Rowan Data Center
Item 12 - Rezoning for Phase 3 Rowan Data Center
Approval of February 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Voting record (287)
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