Pflugerville City Council fails to approve food trucks downtown

The Pflugerville City Council discussed bringing food trucks to downtown but could not approve a measure to make it a reality. The council considered a license agreement with the Three Legged Goat wine bar # to host two food trucks. The bar is partially owned by Council Member Jim McDonald.

"Instead of excusing himself in discussions about the purchase of that property despite the potential conflict of interest he has, [McDonald] has chosen to brazenly be the council member that proposed the approval and grossly overspend taxpayers' money [...] that will ultimately financially benefit his bar," - resident Terry Newsome.

The discussion on food trucks has been ongoing for at least 10 months. The city now owns the property and is debating the rent price for food trucks to use the space, with a proposed $250 per month per truck on a six-month term. Three Legged Goat would provide restrooms, trash disposal, and seating, and ensure the trucks comply with regulations.

Representatives of the wine bar, Dale Woodkey and Marilyn Klassen, spoke to the council, stating that the $250 fee would cover the bar's expenses and that the decision was based on prior experience with food trucks.

“We're not there to make money off of the food trucks...We're there to help promote downtown and bring people downtown to eat and drink and enjoy downtown Pflugerville.” - Woodkey.

Council Member David Rogers twice moved to table the discussion but failed to get a second. The council then took legal advice in an executive session but returned without McDonald and took no action. A final motion to approve the item failed 0-5.

The council also approved a $201,902,913 construction contract for the Wilbarger Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility #. Work on the facility, which will accommodate population growth, is expected to be completed in 2027.