Addison public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The committee will consider appointing a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also review the Comprehensive Plan timeline and preliminary analysis findings regarding land use and existing conditions.
- Appointment of CPAC Chair and Vice Chair
- Comprehensive Plan timeline and status update
- Presentation of Existing Conditions Analysis and LUFA findings
- Discussion of future community engagement opportunities
City Council
The Addison City Council will consider routine service contracts, public safety equipment purchases, and two zoning requests that determine approved uses for local properties and fund emergency response capabilities. Two public hearings address proposed modifications for a McDonald’s location at 3795 Belt Line Road and a new permit for Career Discovery Academy at 14665 Midway Road. A closed session covers the annual City Manager evaluation and economic development negotiations for the Addison Circle Transit Oriented Development Project.
- Purchasing a medic ambulance from Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep for up to $463,804
- Public hearing on modifying the Special Use Permit for McDonald’s at 3795 Belt Line Road
- Public hearing on a new Special Use Permit for Career Discovery Academy at 14665 Midway Road, Suite 155
- Contracts for website design ($58,900), advertising ($110,000 annually), and building inspections ($67,500)
- Closed meeting to discuss economic development negotiations for the Addison Circle Transit Oriented Development Project
Special City Council Meeting
The Addison City Council will hold a work session and an open meeting to consider a Special Use Permit for a religious institution. The request involves approximately 1.28 acres at the corner of Celestial Road and Winnwood Road. The council will also enter a closed meeting to seek legal advice regarding White Rock Chapel.
- Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for a religious institution at 5555 Celestial Road
- Closed meeting to seek legal advice regarding White Rock Chapel
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $100,000 change order for Rev‑Mar Construction, a $118,240 engineering services agreement, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dallas ISD Police Department. The council also unanimously approved an amendment to Case 1877‑Z Trammell Crow Mixed Use requiring an 8‑foot Belt Line Road trail, and then adopted the amended rezoning with a 5‑1 vote.
- Approved change order #2 for Rev‑Mar Construction, up to $100,000 – unanimous
- Approved engineering services agreement with Alliance Geotechnical Group, up to $118,240 – unanimous
- Approved MOU with Dallas ISD Police Department – unanimous
- Approved the overall Consent Agenda items – unanimous
- Approved amendment to Case 1877‑Z Trammell Crow Mixed Use adding an 8‑ft Belt Line Road trail – unanimous
- Adopted the amended Case 1877‑Z Trammell Crow Mixed Use rezoning – vote 5‑1 (Willesen nay)
Special Meeting - FY24 Budget Public Hearing
The City Council held initial public hearings to present the proposed FY2024 budget and property tax rate. No votes were taken; the council is scheduled to consider adoption of both items on September 12, 2023.
- Held first public hearing on proposed FY2024 property tax rate of $0.609822 per $100 valuation
- Held first public hearing on proposed FY2024 budget requesting $117,562,785 appropriation