Town of Yountville
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Meeting Minutes – Final
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
3:00 PM
Yountville Commons Schmitt Hall
Town Council
Mayor Margie Mohler
Vice Mayor Pam Reeves
Council Member Eric Knight
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Robin McKee
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING STUDY SESSION 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Mohler called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Pam Reeves, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKee
Absent: None
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee to Adopt the Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Council Member Hillery Trippe
Council Member Robin McKee
1. CALL TO ORDER; CONVENE REGULAR MEETING STUDY SESSION 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Mohler called the meeting to order at 3:03 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 Mayor Margie Mohler, Vice Mayor Pam Reeves, Council Member Eric Knight, Council Member Hillery Trippe, Council Member Robin McKee
Absent: None
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reeves, seconded by Council Member McKee to Adopt the Agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
4. NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
5. STUDY SESSION
A. Receive report on Yountville Commons phasing and funding information.
Mayor Mohler introduced the agenda topic and study session meeting format.
Mayor Mohler also noted that she would like to move the topic of any formal council action to the March 17, 2026. All other council members were in support.
Town Manager Brad Raulston provided background and the intent of today’s meeting: discuss the present and the future.
Brendan Kelly provided a foundational introduction to the Commons project and timeline.
Planning and Building Director Hecock gave a brief update about entitlements and other land use points of decisions and discussions.
Administrative Services Director King discussed the current expenditures followed by Parks and Recreation Director Holland explaining interim uses.
Public Works Director Ferons provided context and background to the designbuild concept which has led the process for the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP).
The project team, including Sean Grinnell – Pound Management, Melissa Shick – KNN Financial Analysts, and Matt Kowta – BEA Urban Economics, provided the attached reports.
Public comment:
Members of the public provided comments and questions related to the proposed funding and phasing concepts for Yountville Commons. Topics raised included assumptions used in the financial analysis, such as projected occupancy rates and affordability for individuals on limited incomes. Speakers asked questions about unit types, including the proposed mix of studios, and how well those units would meet the needs of the local workforce.
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phasing concepts for Yountville Commons. Topics raised included assumptions used in the financial analysis, such as projected occupancy rates and affordability for individuals on limited incomes. Speakers asked questions about unit types, including the proposed mix of studios, and how well those units would meet the needs of the local workforce.
Several comments focused on future tenant selection, including how residents would be eligible to live in the units, whether preferences would be given to local or workforce employees, and how changes in employment status might be handled. Parking and operational considerations were also raised, including potential impacts to on street parking, availability of on site amenities such as laundry, and access to nearby services.
Additional questions addressed the potential impacts of bond financing, including whether borrowing could affect property taxes or assessments. Speakers also suggested additional outreach, such as surveying local employees through employers, and asked for clarification on overall project scale, including how the total number of housing units being discussed relates to earlier planning assumptions.
After the public comment period was closed, Council Members asked questions of the panel and town staff and provided feedback and comments.
6. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Trippe, seconded by Council Member Knight to Adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5; Mayor Mohler, Vice Mayor Reeves, Council Member Knight, Council Member Trippe, Council Member McKee
NOES: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Adjourn to the Town Council regular meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. being held in Town Council Chambers located at 6550 Yount Street.
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/s/ Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
Date Approved: March 3, 2026