Dickinson public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially recommend amendments to the city's zoning map and Unified Development Code. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Discussion and possible action on amendments to the city zoning map

The Dickinson Planning & Zoning Commission approved a set of zoning adjustments for parcels on Diesel Drive and near FM 517. Mixed‑Use parcels on the left side of Diesel Drive will stay Mixed‑Use, while the remaining Diesel Drive parcels will be re‑zoned to General Residential. County‑owned parcels next to Paul Hopkins Park will shift from Mixed‑Use to Commercial, and the north‑most FM 517 parcels (e.g., 1502, 1506) will become Small‑Scale Commercial/Auto‑Centric. Interior parcels and replatted lots will be designated General Residential.

• Diesel Drive left‑side parcels remain Mixed‑Use
• Other Diesel Drive parcels changed to General Residential
• County‑owned parcels adjacent to Paul Hopkins Park changed to Commercial
• North‑most parcels facing FM 517 (e.g., 1502, 1506) designated Small‑Scale Commercial/Auto‑Centric
• Interior and deeper parcels (e.g., 1516, 1620) designated General Residential
• Replatted 0.15‑acre lots retained as General Residential

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dickinson Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public comments and then move to new business. Agenda Item 4.A calls for discussion and possible action to recommend changes to the City’s Unified Development Code and/or the zoning map. Staff have provided draft zoning maps from March, June, and July 2024 and related code documents for review. No final decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Agenda Item 4.A – discussion and possible recommendation to amend the Unified Development Code and/or zoning map
• Review of draft zoning maps (March, June, July 2024) attached to the agenda

The commission reviewed several zoning and development code recommendations, including rezoning areas north of 517 to Auto‑Centric Commercial and designating an HOA parcel as Neighborhood Conservation. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for these items; they remain under staff review. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will consider and possibly act on several agenda items, including routine consent agenda approvals, a revised investment policy, and a second‑reading amendment to the fireworks ordinance. New business includes FY25 budget amendments, a quarterly investment report, a discussion on the Dickinson Railroad Depot, and a public hearing on amending the official zoning map for 3518 Elm Dr from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation. Several ordinances and resolutions will also be considered for first‑reading approval.

• Approve minutes from the October 27 and November 18, 2025 regular meetings (consent agenda)
• Approve Resolution to adopt an amended Investment Policy for the City
• Second‑reading amendment to Chapter 7, Section 7‑60 of the Fire Prevention Ordinance (fireworks)
• Consider FY25 budget amendments and the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025
• Public hearing to amend the zoning map for 3518 Elm Dr (≈0.413 acres) from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation

The Dickinson City Council voted 6‑0 to change the zoning of 3518 Elm Dr from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation. They also amended the fireworks ordinance, setting the discharge window to end at 1 AM on Jan 1 and resume at 9 AM, passing 5‑1. FY25 budget amendments, the quarterly investment report, the amended Investment Policy, and the minutes from the October 27 and November 18 meetings were each approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 3518 Elm Dr from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation (6-0)
• Approved amendment to fireworks ordinance setting discharge end 1 AM Jan 1, resume 9 AM (5-1)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved quarterly investment report for period ending Sep 30 2025 (6-0)
• Approved amended Investment Policy (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 27 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 18 2025 meeting (6-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will meet to consider routine administrative approvals. The board will review financial reports and several fund transfer requests.

• September 2025 DEDC Financial and Investment Report
• September 2025 DEDC Account Statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool
• November 2025 Monthly Administrative Service Fee and Audit Transfer Request
• FY25 Transfer Request
• November 2025 Payroll Transfer Request

The Economic Development Corporation approved its consent agenda items, including the November 2025 financial report, account statements, service fee, FY25 transfer, and payroll transfer, with a unanimous 5‑aye vote. The board also approved updates to Texas First Bank and TexPool accounts to change authorized signers and grant the president authority to execute related documents, passing 5‑aye, 0‑nay. In a closed executive session, the board voted to reject an owner's counteroffer on a real‑property matter and to explore other options, also passing 5‑aye, 0‑nay.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial report, account statements, service fee, FY25 transfer, payroll transfer) – 5 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved updates to Texas First Bank and TexPool accounts, changing authorized signers – 5 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Rejected owner's counteroffer on real‑property matter and directed exploration of alternatives – 5 AYES, 0 NAYS

Charter Review Commission

The Dickinson Charter Review Commission will consider approval of the November 17 meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss the City Charter. They will also set a date for the next commission meeting.

• Approve minutes from the November 17 Charter Review Commission meeting
• Review of the City Charter
• Schedule the next Charter Review Commission meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Dickinson Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the required 25‑foot rear‑yard setback from the water’s edge to 12.5 feet for the property at 4024 Fatta Dr, a roughly 0.18‑acre lot. The applicant proposes a screened porch extending about 11 feet from the kitchen, elevated on posts to allow water flow. Staff will present the application and supporting documents, and the Board will consider approving or denying the variance. The Board will also approve the minutes from the August 25 2025 meeting as a consent agenda item.

• Public hearing on variance for 4024 Fatta Dr rear‑yard setback (requesting 12.5‑ft distance)
• Consent agenda approval of minutes from the Board of Adjustment meeting held on August 25, 2025
• Consideration of the 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission application deadline and meeting schedule

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting. It granted a variance for the property at 4024 Fatta Dr, allowing a 14‑foot rear setback from the water's edge. The board also adopted the 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission application deadline and meeting schedule, setting meetings to start at 6:00 PM.

• Approved August 25, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved variance for 4024 Fatta Dr, permitting 14‑ft rear setback (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission application deadline and meeting schedule with 6:00 PM start (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dickinson Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request to approve the Hughes Landing Preliminary Plat, about 36.28 acres on Hughes Rd. It will also hear proposals to amend the Unified Development Code sections 18‑44, 18‑7.4, and 18‑12. A public hearing will address a zoning map change from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation for 3518 Elm Dr. The commission will vote on the 2026 application deadline and meeting schedule.

• Consider and possibly approve Hughes Landing Preliminary Plat (~36.28 acres) on Hughes Rd (ABST 11 A FARMER SUR TRACT 1‑1).
• Ordinance to amend Section 18‑44 “Registration of Nonconformities” in the Unified Development Code.
• Ordinance to amend Section 18‑7.4 “Urban Transition” and the Consolidated Use Table in Section 18‑12.
• Public hearing to amend the official zoning map from Urban Transition (UT) to Neighborhood Conservation (NC) for 3518 Elm Dr. (~0.413 acres).
• Approve the 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission application deadline and meeting schedule.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Hughes Landing preliminary plat covering about 36.28 acres, with staff clarifying HOA maintenance of detention ponds and city maintenance of park areas. The commission also approved amendments to the Unified Development Code removing the registration requirement for nonconforming properties and allowing conventional detached homes in the Urban Transition district to follow Neighborhood Conservation standards. A rezoning request changed 3518 Elm Dr from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation, and the 2026 application deadline and meeting schedule were set. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Hughes Landing Preliminary Plat (36.28 acres) (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 18 Section 18-44 removing registration requirement (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 18 Section 18-7.4 permitting conventional detached homes per NC standards (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3518 Elm Dr from Urban Transition to Neighborhood Conservation (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission application deadline and meeting schedule (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the October 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to amend official zoning map for 3518 Elm Dr (6-0)
• Approved future additional sessions to review zoning map sections (6-0)

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will vote on several items, including approving minutes from prior meetings, amending the fire code’s fireworks provisions, and appointing new board members. It will also consider appointing a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation and authorizing interlocal agreements for solid waste and plumbing services. A reimbursement request for council travel to the Texas Municipal League conference will be reviewed.

• Amend Section 7‑60 of the Fire Prevention and Protection Code to regulate sale, use, and possession of fireworks
• Appoint four new members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation Board
• Appoint a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
• Authorize an interlocal agreement with Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District for solid waste hauling services
• Authorize an interlocal agreement with Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District for plumbing services

The council adopted an ordinance changing permissible fireworks discharge times for July 4 and New Year's Eve/Day, passing 7‑0. It also appointed four new members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board (4‑3), named Councilmember Holt to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation, and approved interlocal agreements for solid waste hauling and plumbing inspections with the Water Control and Improvement District, each unanimously. Additionally, the council reimbursed expenses for the Texas Municipal League conference and approved the October 27 meeting minutes.

• Approved fireworks ordinance amendment (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Appointed Callen Hajda, Lindsay Reyes, Christopher Tucker, Billy Sparks to DEDC Board (4 AYES, 3 NAYS)
• Appointed Councilmember Holt to Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved interlocal agreement for solid waste hauling with WCID (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved interlocal agreement for plumbing inspection services with WCID (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved reimbursement for council expenses at Texas Municipal League conference (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 27, 2025 special meeting (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 27, 2025 regular meeting (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will vote on an ordinance to change Section 7‑60 of Chapter 7, which governs the sale, use and possession of fireworks. It will also appoint four new members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation Board and a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. The Council will approve two interlocal agreements with the Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District for solid‑waste hauling and plumbing services, and will consider reimbursing Council expenses for the Texas Municipal League conference.

• Amend Ordinance No. XXX‑2025 to modify Chapter 7, Section 7‑60 on fireworks
• Appoint four new members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation Board
• Appoint a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH)
• Approve interlocal agreement for solid‑waste hauling services with Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District
• Approve interlocal agreement for plumbing services with Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District

The council adopted Ordinance No. XXX-2025 amending Chapter 7, Section 7-60 to set permitted fireworks discharge periods on July 4 and New Year’s Eve/Day, passing 7‑0. It also appointed four members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board (4‑3), named Councilmember Holt to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation for a two‑year term (7‑0), and authorized interlocal agreements with the Water Control and Improvement District for solid waste hauling and plumbing inspection services (each 7‑0). Additionally, the council approved reimbursement for Texas Municipal League conference expenses and approved the minutes from the October 27 meetings, all unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. XXX-2025 amending fireworks discharge periods (7‑0)
• Appointed Callen Hajda, Lindsay Reyes, Christopher Tucker, Billy Sparks to DEDC Board (4‑3)
• Appointed Councilmember Holt to Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp (7‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute interlocal agreement with WCID for solid waste hauling (7‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute interlocal agreement with WCID for plumbing inspection services (7‑0)
• Approved reimbursement of Council expenses for Texas Municipal League conference (7‑0)
• Approved minutes from Special Meeting Oct 27, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved minutes from Regular Meeting Oct 27, 2025 (7‑0)

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will consider several actions, including two interlocal agreements with the Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District for solid waste hauling and plumbing services. The council will also review an ordinance amendment to update the city code on fireworks, appoint four new members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board, and select a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. Routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes are placed on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance amendment to update Chapter 7, Section 7-60 on the sale, use and possession of fireworks (6.A)
• Appointment of four new members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation Board (6.B)
• Appointment of a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (7.A)
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement for solid waste hauling services with the Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District (7.B)
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement for plumbing services with the Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District (7.C)

The Dickinson City Council adopted an ordinance setting permitted fireworks discharge times. It appointed four new members to the Economic Development Corporation board and named Councilmember Holt to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. The Council also authorized interlocal agreements with the Water Control and Improvement District for solid‑waste hauling and plumbing inspections, approved reimbursement for a municipal league conference, and approved the minutes from the October meetings.

• Approved fireworks ordinance amendment (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Appointed Callen Hajda, Lindsay Reyes, Christopher Tucker, Billy Sparks to DEDC board (4 AYES, 3 NAYS)
• Appointed Councilmember Holt to SETH for 2‑year term (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Authorized interlocal agreement for solid‑waste hauling services (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Authorized interlocal agreement for plumbing inspection services (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved reimbursement of council expenses for Texas Municipal League conference (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from special meeting Oct 27 2025 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from regular meeting Oct 27 2025 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Dickinson Management District

The Dickinson Management District Board will discuss and possibly approve a Professional Services Consulting Agreement with HMWK Consulting. It will also consider establishing a procedure for handling funding applications and a funding request from Stella’s II, LLC. Routine consent agenda items include approval of the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes, the August 2025 financial report, and a $13,333.33 monthly administrative service fee transfer for September and October 2025.

• Approve Professional Services Consulting Agreement with HMWK Consulting
• Establish procedure for handling and evaluating applications for funding
• Approve funding request from Stella’s II, LLC
• Approve Monthly Administrative Service Agreement Fee Transfer of $13,333.33 for September and October 2025
• Approve minutes of the September 30, 2025 meeting and the August 2025 Financial Report

The board approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting and the August 2025 financial report. It also approved a professional services consulting agreement with HMWK Consulting. Finally, the board voted to provide a $130,000 forgivable loan to Stella’s II, LLC for a new brunch location at Dickinson Plaza.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved August 2025 Financial Report (motion passed)
• Approved Monthly Administrative Service Fee Transfer for Sep‑Oct 2025 (4‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Professional Services Consulting Agreement with HMWK Consulting (4‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved $130,000 loan to Stella’s II, LLC for Dickinson Plaza brunch (3‑yes, 1‑no)
• Adopted procedure for handling funding applications (board agreement, no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dickinson Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly recommend changes to the City’s Unified Development Code and the zoning map. Public comments are allowed for up to three minutes per speaker. No final action is indicated; the agenda item is for discussion and possible recommendation.

• Discussion of possible amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Discussion of possible amendments to the city zoning map
• Review of draft zoning maps (March 2024, June 2024, July 2024) attached to the agenda

The Planning & Zoning Commission decided to remove unnecessary details from lot‑dimension guidelines, maintain existing industrial zoning, and keep planned‑development zoning flexible with case‑by‑case approvals. It also scheduled one‑hour follow‑up sessions on November 18, in December, and a January workshop. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Removed unnecessary details from lot‑dimension guidelines (unanimous)
• Maintained current industrial zoning with no changes (unanimous)
• Kept planned‑development zoning flexible; projects approved case‑by‑case (unanimous)
• Scheduled one‑hour session on Nov 18 at end of regular meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled one‑hour session in December at end of regular meeting (unanimous)
• Planned January workshop for remaining items (unanimous)
• Confirmed meeting start time at 6:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board will consider several routine items on a consent agenda, including financial reports and transfer requests. Items include approval of the August 2025 financial and investment report, the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, the August 2025 account statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool, and the October 2025 monthly administrative service fee and audit transfer request. The fee request is for $28,000 with an additional $4,000 for the fiscal year audit. The meeting also includes a staff update on projects such as the Water Street Parking Garage and Parkview Project.

• Approve August 2025 DEDC Financial and Investment Report
• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 DEDC regular meeting
• Approve August 2025 DEDC Account Statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool
• Approve October 2025 Administrative Service Fee transfer of $28,000 and audit portion of $4,000
• Approve October 2025 Payroll Transfer Request

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the August 2025 financial report, meeting minutes, account statement, service fee, and payroll transfer (4‑0). It also approved an Administrative Services Agreement with the City of Dickinson (4‑0) and a lease for festival parking at 4512 Hwy 3 with the Dickinson Music Enrichment Center (4‑0). No action was taken on the future of the Dickinson Railroad Museum or on any real‑property matters discussed in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda items (5.A‑5.E) including financial report and payroll transfer (4‑0)
• Approved Administrative Services Agreement with City of Dickinson (4‑0)
• Approved lease agreement with Dickinson Music Enrichment Center for festival parking at 4512 Hwy 3 (4‑0)
• No action taken on Dickinson Railroad Museum discussion (old business)
• No action taken on real‑property matters in executive session (9.A)
• No public comments received

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss potential incentives for a business prospect. The meeting includes a presentation on Bayou Village Development and a closed session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

• Presentation on Bayou Village Development
• Closed session to discuss economic development negotiations
• Joint meeting with Dickinson City Council

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will approve the minutes from its October 14 meetings, consider an ordinance amending fireworks regulations, and appoint members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board. New business includes a resolution to let the City Manager negotiate a future electricity purchase contract, designate a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation, and adopt FY25 budget amendments. The council will also discuss rescheduling or canceling meetings in November and December.

• Ordinance No. XXX-2025 to amend Chapter 7, Section 7-60 on sale, use and possession of fireworks
• Appointment of eight members to the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a future contract for the purchase of electricity
• Designation of a representative(s) to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH)
• Consideration of FY25 budget amendments

The Dickinson City Council approved several actions, including appointing Chaise Cary as City Manager. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a future electricity contract, designated a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation, and moved the November meeting to Nov 18 while canceling the second November and December meetings. The fireworks ordinance was postponed for further revision.

• Approved appointment of Chaise Cary as City Manager (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to enter future electricity contract (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved designation of a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved rescheduling of next council meeting to Nov 18 and cancellation of the second November and December meetings (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Postponed fireworks ordinance amendment for future consideration (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from Oct 14 special and regular meetings (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council will begin with a public presentation on the Bayou Village Development and a brief public‑comment period. It will then convene a closed session to deliberate economic‑development negotiations and possible incentives for a business prospect, as authorized by Texas Government Code §551.087. No specific actions or approvals are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation on Bayou Village Development and Benefits
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Executive closed session to deliberate economic‑development negotiations (Tex. Gov. Code §551.087)
• Action items from the executive closed session regarding the same negotiations
• Certification of quorum and adjournment

Animal Advisory Committee

The Bayou Animal Services Advisory Committee will discuss two action items. Members will consider approving a proposed Livestock Ordinance that sets land, setback, and fee requirements for livestock and fowl owners. They will also consider approving the fee schedule for Bayou Animal Services. The meeting also includes public comments and a staff and volunteers recognition segment.

• Approve proposed Livestock Ordinance for the City of Dickinson (includes $20 signage fee, land and setback rules)
• Approve the fee schedule for Bayou Animal Services
• Staff and Volunteers Recognition presentation
• Public comments (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Call to order and certification of a quorum

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving two residential subdivision plats and directing staff to amend zoning rules for Urban Transition properties. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine items.

• Approve The Sanctuary Section Two Preliminary Plat (10 acres, 42 lots at 1600 Bess Rd)
• Approve Bayou Chantilly Section Two Amending Plat (0.705 acres, 1 lot on Old Bayou Dr)
• Direct staff to amend Unified Development Code for Urban Transition zoning
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Building Official Update

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved The Sanctuary Section Two preliminary plat with conditions after a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved the Bayou Chantilly Section Two amending plat by a 6‑0 vote. The minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting were adopted unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved The Sanctuary Section Two Preliminary Plat with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Bayou Chantilly Section Two Amending Plat (6-0)
• Adopted September 16, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Dickinson Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint discussion with the City Council about the City’s Unified Development Code and potential amendments. The meeting includes public comment time limited to three minutes per speaker. No specific actions are listed beyond the discussion.

• Joint discussion with City Council on Unified Development Code amendments

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Unified Development Code (UDC) and related zoning concerns. Members noted implementation flaws, conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan, and inappropriate zoning changes. The Council agreed to schedule collaborative workshops led by the Planning & Zoning Commission to revise the zoning map and UDC language. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will review two zoning map amendments and authorize the purchase of police vehicles and communication devices. The body will also consider a temporary housing permit extension and a grant administration contract.

• Zoning change for 3532 Elm Dr. from Auto-Centric Commercial to Urban Transition
• Zoning change for corner of Gum Dr. and FM 517 E. from Auto-Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation
• Purchase of FY26 Police Department portable radios and four fleet vehicles
• 90-day temporary housing permit extension for 3708 Misty Cove Ct.
• Selection of Grantworks, Inc. for FEMA and Texas Division of Emergency Management grant services

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the September 23 meeting minutes and purchases of FY26 public‑safety communication devices and vehicles. It also approved two zoning map amendments, changing a 0.459‑acre parcel at 3532 Elm Dr. from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Urban Transition and a 1.336‑acre parcel at the corner of Gum Dr. and FM 517 E. from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation. Additional actions included extending a temporary disaster‑housing permit at 3708 Misty Cove Ct., selecting Grantworks, Inc. for hazard‑mitigation grant administration, proclaiming April 2026 Fair Housing Month, moving the Oct 28 meeting to Oct 27, and approving bond authority for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; the council also postponed appointing DEDC board members and further zoning amendments.

• Approved September 23, 2025 City Council minutes (consent agenda) – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved purchase of FY26 public safety communication devices – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved purchase of FY26 public safety fleet vehicles – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved zoning amendment for 3532 Elm Dr. (0.459 acre) from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Urban Transition – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved zoning amendment for parcel at Gum Dr. & FM 517 E. (1.336 acre) from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved 90‑day extension of temporary use permit for disaster housing at 3708 Misty Cove Ct. – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved selection of Grantworks, Inc. for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administration – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved proclamation of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month – 7 AYES, 0 NAYS

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will hold a joint discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission about the city's Unified Development Code and possible amendments. No formal action is listed; the meeting is for discussion and potential future action. Public comments are also scheduled, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Joint discussion with Planning & Zoning Commission on Unified Development Code amendments
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)

The Dickinson City Council met on October 14, 2025 and heard public comments about the Unified Development Code. Members discussed implementation flaws, conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan, zoning map issues, and legal questions, and agreed to schedule collaborative workshops with the Planning & Zoning Commission. No formal actions or votes on the code or zoning were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjournment adopted (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will approve routine consent‑agenda items, including the September 2025 Administrative Services fee transfer of $28,400 and the September payroll transfer of $29,283.47. It will consider a $79,597 request to fund the city’s pro‑rated share of the County Flood Mitigation Study. The board will also elect its President and Vice President and set regular meeting days and times, while addressing attorney consultation and pending litigation matters.

• Approve September 2025 Administrative Services fee transfer of $28,400 (including $28,000 service fee and $4,000 audit portion)
• Approve September 2025 payroll transfer of $29,283.47 to the City of Dickinson General Fund
• Fund City’s pro‑rated portion of the County Flood Mitigation Study with a $79,597 request
• Elect President and Vice President of the Board of Directors
• Establish days and times for regular DEDC board meetings

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation Board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes, the monthly administrative service fee transfer, and the payroll transfer request. The Board also elected Patrick Spies as President and Derek Corrick as Vice President. Additionally, the Board set the days and times for its regular meetings. No actions were taken in the closed executive session.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (4 AYES)
• Approved September 2025 Administrative Service Fee Transfer Request (4 AYES)
• Approved September 2025 Payroll Transfer Request (4 AYES)
• Elected Patrick Spies as Board President and Derek Corrick as Vice President (4 AYES)
• Established days and times for regular DEDC meetings (4 AYES)
• Closed executive session held; no action taken

Charter Review Commission

The Dickinson Charter Review Commission will consider approving the minutes from its September 8 and September 29, 2025 meetings. Commissioners will also discuss the City Charter and set a date for the next commission meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 Charter Review Commission meeting
• Approval of minutes from the September 29, 2025 Charter Review Commission meeting
• Review of the City Charter
• Scheduling of the next Charter Review Commission meeting

Dickinson Management District

The Dickinson Management District #1 Board approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting, the July 2025 financial report, and the FY 2025‑2026 budget. The budget sets aside approximately $364,000 for new street projects after reallocations and reduces salaries by $480,000. The board also elected officers and renewed the insurance proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance.

• Approve minutes of the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Approve July 2025 financial report and administrative fee transfer
• Approve FY 2025‑2026 budget with $364k for streets and $60k for holiday decorations
• Elect Amy Skicki as President, David Blackshear as Vice President, Wallace Deats as Secretary
• Renew insurance proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting and all items on the consent agenda, including the FY 2024‑2025 fourth‑quarter transfer requests and the August 2025 administrative fee transfer. The board also approved the renewal of the insurance policy with Brown & Brown Insurance. Finally, the board set the district’s regular meeting to the second Thursday of odd‑numbered months at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5.A) – 4 AYES
• Approved FY 2024/2025 Q4 Transfer Request (5.B) – 4 AYES
• Approved FY 2024/2025 Q4 Transfer Request (5.C) – 4 AYES
• Approved Monthly Administrative Service Agreement Fee Transfer for August 2025 (5.D) – 4 AYES
• Approved renewal of insurance proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance (7.A) – 4 AYES
• Approved setting meeting time to second Thursday of odd-numbered months at 6:00 p.m. (7.B) – 4 AYES

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will first approve the minutes from its September 9 meeting. It will then review the city charter, discussing possible revisions such as City Manager term limits, the Mayor Pro Tem position, council compensation, and residency requirements. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the Charter Review Commission meeting on September 9, 2025
• Discuss charter revisions, including City Manager term limits and adding a Mayor Pro Tem position
• Consider eliminating council member compensation
• Consider clarifying council residency requirements
• Schedule the next commission meeting for September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.378200 per $100 assessed value. The meeting also includes public hearings and votes on two zoning map amendments and a police union contract.

• Adopt FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate of $0.378200 per $100 assessed value
• Public hearing on zoning change for 0.459 acres at 3532 Elm Dr. (AC to UT)
• Public hearing on zoning change for 1.336 acres at Gum Dr. & FM 517 E. (AC to NC)
• Approve amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Dickinson Police Officers Association
• Approve sale of emergency access road easement to Castlerock Communities LLC

The Dickinson City Council ratified the FY 2025‑2026 budget and adopted the ad valorem tax rate of $0.378200 per $100 of assessed value. It also approved several zoning map amendments and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code. Additional actions included a postponed easement sale, a police collective bargaining amendment, and a resolution to opt into the national opioid settlement.

• Approved minutes from the Sep 4 special meeting (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved zoning change for 3532 Elm Dr. to Urban Transition district (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved zoning change for parcel at Gum Dr. & FM 517 E to Neighborhood Conservation district (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved text amendment to the Unified Development Code removing non‑conforming use timeline (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 city budget (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Adopted ad valorem tax rate of $0.378200 per $100 assessed value (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved amendment to the police collective bargaining agreement (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved resolution to opt into the national opioid settlement (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Dickinson Management District

The board will discuss renewing an insurance proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance and setting the frequency and time for future meetings. The body is also reviewing several financial reports and fee transfer requests.

• Renewal of insurance proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance
• Setting meeting time and frequency for the district
• Approval of July 2025 Financial Report
• Fiscal Year 2024/2025 4th Quarter Transfer Request
• August 2025 Monthly Administrative Service Agreement Fee Transfer Request

Dickinson Management District

The Dickinson Management District #1 meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 4403 Highway 3 in Dickinson was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted outside City Hall on September 17, 2025. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

• Meeting scheduled for Sep 18, 2025 at 4403 Highway 3 cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on recommendations to amend the official zoning map for two parcels: 3532 Elm Dr. (approximately 0.459 acres) from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Urban Transition, and the corner of Gum Dr. and FM 517 E (approximately 1.336 acres) from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation. The meeting also includes routine approval of the August 19, 2025 minutes and discussion of updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Approve the minutes from the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on August 19, 2025 (Consent agenda).
• Public hearing on rezoning parcel 163404 (3532 Elm Dr.) from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Urban Transition (~0.459 acres).
• Consider and recommend the zoning amendment for parcel 163404 to Urban Transition.
• Public hearing on rezoning parcel 375913 (corner of Gum Dr. and FM 517 E) from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation (~1.336 acres).
• Consider and recommend the zoning amendment for parcel 375913 to Neighborhood Conservation.

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved a zoning map amendment changing 3532 Elm Dr. from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Urban Transition. Finally, it approved a zoning map amendment changing the parcel at the corner of Gum Dr. and FM 517 E. from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to Urban Transition for 3532 Elm Dr. (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to Neighborhood Conservation for parcel at Gum Dr. & FM 517 E. (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board will consider and act on several consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from June and July 2025 meetings and various financial reports. The board will approve the FY 2025‑2026 budget, with an amendment adding $30,000 to the legal‑fees line. Additional actions include approving a contract with VisitWidget for website hosting, a $10,000 sponsorship to Bayou Friends Forever for its Black‑Tie Texas Gala, and a contract with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for fiscal years 2026‑2028. The board will also consider an incentive request for depot repairs for Keep Dickinson Beautiful.

• Approve FY 2025‑2026 DEDC budget, amended to add $30,000 for legal fees
• Approve contract with VisitWidget for website hosting services
• Approve $10,000 sponsorship to Bayou Friends Forever Inc. for Black‑Tie Texas Gala
• Approve contract with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) for FY 2026‑2028
• Approve incentive request application for depot repairs for Keep Dickinson Beautiful

The meeting noted the upcoming Bayou Friends Forever Gala in October. A future agenda item was recorded to consider moving DEDC meetings to the first Tuesday of each month. The session was adjourned at 6:50 PM. No specific actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Dickinson City Council special meeting will include a budget workshop to present and discuss the FY2025‑2026 budget. The proposed budget shows projected revenue of $55,685,828.72 and projected expenses of $55,084,918.17, resulting in a projected surplus of $600,910.55. Public comments are allowed for up to three minutes, and the council may move to a closed session if needed.

• Presentation of FY2025‑2026 budget with projected revenue $55,685,828.72
• Projected expenses $55,084,918.17 and surplus $600,910.55
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Council may enter closed session per Texas Open Meetings Act
• Budget workshop includes discussion of revenue and expense tables

City Council

The Dickinson City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, approving minutes from previous meetings, and adopting resolutions for the Community Development Block Grant Program and an interlocal agreement for property assessment collection. The council will also discuss an emergency access road easement sale.

• Approve FY2025-2026 budget (Ordinance XXX-2025)
• Approve CDBG MIT-MOD program resolutions (Resolution XXX-2025)
• Approve interlocal agreement for property assessment collection
• Approve DEDC Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Approve sale of emergency access road easement to Castlerock Communities LLC

The Dickinson City Council approved several routine items, adopted the FY 2025‑2026 city budget (first reading), and approved CDBG‑MIT policies and an interlocal collection agreement. The council also approved the DEDC budget after removing a $1.4 M land‑acquisition line and approved an incentive request for depot repairs. A resolution to sell an emergency access road easement was postponed.

• Approved minutes from special meetings Aug 20, Aug 26, and regular meeting Aug 26 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Ordinance XXX‑2025 (FY 2025‑2026 city budget) – 1st reading (5 AYES, 2 Abstain, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Resolution XXX‑2025 adopting CDBG‑MIT policies (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Resolution XXX‑2025 authorizing Interlocal Collection Agreement (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved DEDC FY 2025‑2026 Budget with removal of $1.4 M land acquisition amount (5 AYES, 2 NAYS)
• Approved incentive request for Dickinson EDC depot repairs (5 AYES, 2 NAYS)
• Postponed Resolution XXX‑2025 to sell emergency access road easement (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved consent agenda items (approval of prior meeting minutes) (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The City Council budget workshop scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 4403 Highway 3 was cancelled. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting. The cancellation notice was posted outside City Hall and includes ADA accommodation information.

• Budget Workshop scheduled for Sep 9, 2025 at 4403 Highway 3 cancelled

Charter Review Commission

The Dickinson Charter Review Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, discuss the City Charter, and schedule the next meeting. The agenda is procedural.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of the City Charter
• Scheduling of the next commission meeting

The Charter Review Commission appointed Darrell Carney as Chairperson and Dawn King as Vice Chairperson. The commission also set the next meeting for September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No other formal actions were approved during the session.

• Appointed Darrell Carney as Chairperson
• Appointed Dawn King as Vice Chairperson
• Scheduled next meeting for September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Meeting adjourned

City Council

The Dickinson City Council held a budget workshop to review the FY2025‑2026 budget, noting a $1,200 surplus and discussing potential cuts to mayoral travel, council training, and other items. No motions were voted on or adopted during the meeting. The council plans to reconvene later to consider the budget ordinance and possible amendments.

Dickinson Management District

The Dickinson Management District #1 Board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Johnnie Simpson, seconded by Amy Skicki, and passed with five votes in favor and none against. No other actions were formally adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a final vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council held a budget workshop discussing the FY2025‑2026 budget, the Street Maintenance Fund, and employee compensation options. No formal approvals or votes on budget items or COLA proposals were recorded. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Adjourned the special meeting (adopted)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also review zoning changes for two properties and discuss updates to personnel policies.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Zoning change request for 3532 Elm Dr from Auto Centric Commercial to Urban Transition
• Zoning change request for 4117 Gum Dr (Corner of Gum Dr and FM 517) from Auto Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation
• Proposed ordinance to appoint a five-citizen Charter Review Commission
• Interlocal agreement with Galveston County Health Department for surface water monitoring

The Dickinson City Council approved the consent agenda and appointed a Charter Review Commission. It also approved the quarterly investment report, updates to the personnel policy manual, a volunteer resolution, an interlocal water‑monitoring agreement, and a council liaison to the Planning & Zoning Board. The council voted to postpone adoption of the FY 2025‑2026 budget until September 9, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Charter Review Commission appointment (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved resolution allowing council members to volunteer (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Galveston County Health Department for surface water monitoring (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved council liaison appointment to Planning & Zoning Board (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Postponed FY 2025‑2026 budget adoption to September 9, 2025 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a variance request for the property at 2800 Ave G, allowing reduced front and side setbacks, by a 5‑0 vote. The 2025 Board of Adjustment calendar was adopted without a formal vote.

• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for 2800 Ave G front and side setbacks (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Board of Adjustment calendar (unanimous, no vote)

Dickinson Management District

The meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to present and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The proposed budget will raise total property taxes by $284,258.00, or 4.17%, over the previous year.

• Discussion of FY2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed property tax increase of $284,258.00 (4.17%)
• No-new-revenue tax rate: $0.357721/$100
• Voter-approval tax rate: $3.060547/$100
• Total required for 2025 debt service: $908,675

The council approved eliminating the Executive Administrative Assistant position and adding an Assistant City Secretary, saving about $480,000 in salaries. EMS budget proposals included cutting two captain and one lieutenant positions, adding a second ambulance, and hiring one full‑time EMT plus part‑time staff. The fire marshal budget increase was explained as due to a pay raise and license fees. No formal votes were recorded for these items.

• Eliminated Executive Administrative Assistant position (budget reallocation)
• Added Assistant City Secretary position (budget reallocation)
• Reduced total administrative salaries by approximately $480,000
• Proposed EMS changes: eliminate two Captain positions and one Lieutenant, add second ambulance, hire one full‑time EMT and part‑time staff
• Noted staff training budget of $30,000, reduced by $13,000 from prior year
• Explained fire marshal budget increase due to pay raise and TCOLE license fees
• Discussed police department budget shortfall of $274,000 for hiring additional officers
• Planned city‑wide firewall upgrade with $60,000 contribution from DMD

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the updated May and July 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved rezoning of 3532 Elm Dr from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Urban Transition and rezoning of the parcel at Gum Dr. and FM 517 E. from Auto‑Centric Commercial to Neighborhood Conservation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 20, 2025 planning & zoning minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 planning & zoning minutes (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3532 Elm Dr (parcel 163404) to Urban Transition (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 375913 at Gum Dr. & FM 517 E. to Neighborhood Conservation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget and added $30,000 to the legal‑fees line. It also approved contracts with VisitWidget and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and funded a $10,000 contribution to the Bayou Friends Forever Black Tie Gala. All consent‑agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and financial reports, were ratified.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Amended budget to add $30,000 legal‑fees line (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved VisitWidget website‑hosting contract (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved $10,000 funding for Bayou Friends Forever Black Tie Gala (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved contract with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for FY2026‑2028 (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved incentive request for depot repairs for Keep Dickinson Beautiful (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved June 16 and July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and related financial reports (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council voted to amend the official zoning map, changing 8.813 acres from mixed‑use to auto‑centric commercial. It also approved two tax‑rate proposals and created a five‑member Charter Review Commission. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 5.A and 5.B (minutes) – 6 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved ordinance to rezone 8.813 acres from mixed‑use to auto‑centric commercial – 6 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved No‑New Revenue Tax Rate $0.357721 per $100 valuation and Voter‑Approval Tax Rate $3.060547 per $100 valuation – 6 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved proposed tax rate $0.3782 per $100 valuation and set public hearing for August 26, 2025 – 6 AYES, 0 NAYS
• Approved ordinance to appoint a five‑member Charter Review Commission – 6 AYES, 0 NAYS

Dickinson Management District

The council adopted the meeting minutes and approved a 6% cost‑of‑living adjustment for city staff while eliminating assistant positions to reallocate funds. It authorized using Economic Development Corporation reserves to fund the parking garage project, reducing the reserve balance to about $1.25 million. The council also approved a $90,000 police vehicle purchase and set a follow‑up workshop for August 12, 2025.

• Adopted meeting minutes (adopted on Aug 12, 2025)
• Approved 6% cost‑of‑living adjustment for staff
• Eliminated assistant positions to fund staff raises
• Authorized parking garage funding from EDC reserves, reducing balance to ~$1.25 M
• Approved $90,000 police vehicle purchase (Tahoe)
• Scheduled follow‑up workshop for Aug 12, 2025

City Council

The Dickinson City Council approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting and passed several substantive items. It amended the official zoning map, changing 6.677 acres at 4015 Dickinson Ave from Urban Transition (DT) to Downtown (DT). The council also approved an infrastructure improvement project by the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation, confirmed board nominations for the Dickinson Management District, and gave a first‑reading approval to rezone about 8.813 acres on Gulf Freeway from Mixed‑Use to Auto‑Centric Commercial.

• Approved July 8, 2025 council minutes (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved ordinance to amend zoning from Urban Transition to Downtown for 6.677 acres at 4015 Dickinson Ave (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved infrastructure improvement project by Dickinson Economic Development Corp (4 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSTAIN)
• Approved board member nominations for Dickinson Management District No.1 (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend zoning from Mixed‑Use to Auto‑Centric Commercial for ~8.813 acres on Gulf Freeway (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The July 22, 2025 special meeting was called to order, included public comments, and featured extensive discussion of the FY2025‑2026 budget, infrastructure needs, and departmental purchases. No motions were adopted, no votes were recorded, and no contracts or policies were approved. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Adjournment approved

Dickinson Management District

The board approved three routine consent‑agenda items, including the June 2025 administrative service fee transfer, the FY 2024/25 third‑quarter transfer, and the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting, by a 4‑0 vote. A motion to appoint Mark Townsend to Position 4 failed with a 1‑2 vote. A subsequent motion to appoint Wally Deats to Position 4 passed unanimously (3‑0). No action was taken on the economic‑development, real‑property, or attorney‑consultation items from the executive session.

• Approved Monthly Administrative Service Agreement Fee Transfer for June 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2024/25 3rd Quarter Transfer Request (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Motion to appoint Mark Townsend to Position 4 failed (1‑2)
• Motion to appoint Wally Deats to Position 4 passed (3‑0)
• No action taken on Economic Development item 9.B (closed session)
• No action taken on Real Property item 9.C (closed session)
• No action taken on Attorney Consultation item 9.D (closed session)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission postponed approval of the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a request to amend the official zoning map, changing four Gulf Fwy parcels from Mixed‑Use to Auto‑Centric Commercial. It also approved the Parkview Dickinson preliminary plat covering three parcels totaling about 22.7 acres. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Postponed approval of May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Gulf Fwy parcels to Auto‑Centric Commercial (4-0)
• Approved Parkview Dickinson preliminary plat (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation approved the May 2025 financial and investment report, the May 2025 account statement, the June 2025 administrative service fee transfer, and the June 2025 payroll transfer (all 6‑0). The board also approved an amendment to the development agreement with Wellness First Medical Clinic (6‑0). A contract with VisitWidget for website hosting was postponed (6‑0). No action was taken on the real‑property discussion from the closed session.

• Approved May 2025 DEDC Financial and Investment Report (6‑0)
• Approved May 2025 DEDC Account Statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool (6‑0)
• Approved June 2025 Administrative Service Fee Transfer Request (6‑0)
• Approved June 2025 Payroll Transfer Request (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to development agreement with Wellness First Medical Clinic (6‑0)
• Postponed contract with VisitWidget for website hosting services (6‑0)
• No action taken on real‑property purchase, exchange, lease, or value discussion (closed session)
• Board adjourned meeting at 8:47 PM (no vote required)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24 special and regular meetings. It also approved several ordinances, including a code amendment to Section 8‑131 and a zoning map change for 4015 Dickinson Ave. Resolutions were passed to adopt an interlocal agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the CDBG‑MIT program and to contract engineering services with Huitt‑Zollars. A proposal for a $21,000 median improvement on Highway 17 was denied.

• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025 special meeting (6‑0)
• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025 regular meeting (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to City Code Section 8‑131 (2nd reading) (6‑0)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendment for 4015 Dickinson Ave (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution XXX‑2025 interlocal agreement with Texas General Land Office for CDBG‑MIT (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution XXX‑2025 agreement with Huitt‑Zollars for engineering and survey services (6‑0)
• Denied Resolution XXX‑2025 infrastructure improvement project for Highway 17 median ($21,000) (vote tally not recorded)

Dickinson Management District

The Dickinson Management District Board unanimously denied the application for a loan or grant to the College of the Mainland. It also approved a bylaws amendment to remove the second sentence about four‑year director terms. Additional routine items on the consent agenda and a motion to suspend rules for an executive session were approved.

• Approved consent agenda items 5B and 5C (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved correction to meeting minutes (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved suspension of rules to go to executive session (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Denied College of the Mainland loan/grant application (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved amendment to bylaws to strike second sentence of 4‑year director terms (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• No action taken on executive session items (0 actions)
• Board requested future budget workshop agenda item (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (4 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

Council members debated two versions of an amendment to Chapter 7, Section 7‑60 of the City Code on fireworks. The council voted 7‑0 to adopt the amendment (first reading). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted amendment to fireworks ordinance (first reading) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adjourned meeting – 7 ayes, 0 nays

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation approved several actions. It voted 5-0 to end the StructureTone Southwest contract for the picnic grounds and to proceed with pending litigation. It also approved a development agreement with Wellness First Medical Clinic, a sponsorship of the Bayou Friends Forever Black Tie Texas Gala, and a contract with Flintco for the Water Street Parking Garage. Routine consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved ending contract with StructureTone Southwest for Dickinson Picnic Grounds (5-0)
• Approved pending litigation action (Branch Construction Group v. DEDC) (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with Wellness First Medical Clinic (5-0)
• Approved sponsorship of Bayou Friends Forever Black Tie Texas Gala (4-0)
• Approved contract with Flintco for Water Street Parking Garage (5-0)
• Approved routine consent agenda items (minutes, financial report, account statement, service fee transfer, payroll transfer) (5-0)

City Council

The council voted 7‑0 to amend the official zoning map, changing the 6.677‑acre parcel at 4015 Dickinson Ave from Urban Transition (UT) to Downtown (DT). It also approved a $62,380 purchase of HVAC equipment for City Hall, a resolution supporting the USACE Lower Clear Creek watershed study, and the quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31, 2025. Additionally, the council approved David Blackshear’s appointment to the Dickinson Management District board and denied Chad Rankin’s nomination.

• Approved zoning amendment for 4015 Dickinson Ave (UT → DT) (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved purchase of HVAC unit for City Hall, up to $62,380.00 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved resolution supporting USACE Phase II watershed feasibility study (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report & Financials for period ending March 31, 2025 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved appointment of David Blackshear to Management District board, denied Chad Rankin (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 regular meeting (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 special meeting (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved travel reimbursement request for former councilmember Fred Linton (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 planning and zoning committee meeting. It then approved a request to change the zoning of a 6.677‑acre parcel at 4015 Dickinson Ave from Urban Transition to Downtown. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved March 18, 2025 committee minutes (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved amendment of 4015 Dickinson Ave from Urban Transition to Downtown zoning (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Adjourned meeting (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)

Dickinson Management District

The Dickinson Management District approved the meeting minutes from April 24, 2025, the March 2025 financial report, and the April 2025 administrative service fee transfer. It also approved a $250,000 allocation for the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department and a $7,500 contract for a consultant to review EMS services. The board appointed David Blackshear to Position 5 and took no action on the Powerful Futures Initiative loan application.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved April 2025 administrative service fee transfer (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved $250,000 for Dickinson Volunteer Fire Dept. (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved up to $7,500 for consultant services to review EMS (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• No action on Powerful Futures Initiative loan/grant application (no vote recorded)
• Approved David Blackshear for Position 5 (2 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Adjourned meeting (3 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council approved Resolution XXX‑2025 declaring the May 3, 2025 election results with a 6‑0 vote. Newly elected officials were sworn in for Position 2 (Marston Shaun Holt), Position 4 (Scott Eugene Shrader), and Position 6 (Kevin Dale Edmonds). The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution XXX‑2025 election results (6‑0)
• Swore in Marston Shaun Holt to Position 2
• Swore in Scott Eugene Shrader to Position 4
• Swore in Kevin Dale Edmonds to Position 6
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board approved the consent‑agenda items, including the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes, the March 2025 financial and investment report, the March 2025 account statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool, the March 2025 administrative service fee transfer request, and the April 2025 payroll transfer request. Afterward the board entered an executive session where two motions were each approved unanimously (4‑0). No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved March 2025 financial and investment report (consent agenda)
• Approved March 2025 account statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool (consent agenda)
• Approved March 2025 monthly administrative service fee transfer request (consent agenda)
• Approved April 2025 payroll transfer request (consent agenda)
• Approved unspecified motion in executive session (4 AYES, 0 NAYS) – first motion
• Approved unspecified motion in executive session (4 AYES, 0 NAYS) – second motion

City Council

The council unanimously approved several items, including the consent agenda, a resolution to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield employee benefits, and two ordinance amendments—one changing the zoning of 3101 Gulf Fwy to Auto-Centric Commercial and another updating building code substandard building provisions. It also accepted the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, appointed a local rabies control authority, and approved an interlocal tax collection agreement with Galveston County. Additional actions included nominating board members for the Bayou Friends Forever Board and the Economic Development Board.

• Approved consent agenda (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Ordinance to amend zoning map for 3101 Gulf Fwy to Auto-Centric Commercial (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Ordinance to amend building code substandard buildings article (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved appointment of local rabies control authority (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved Interlocal Tax Collection Agreement with Galveston County (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved nomination of Jenna Simsen to Bayou Friends Forever Board (6 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved nominations of Bill Schick and Travis Magliolo to Economic Development Board (6 AYES, 1 NAYS)

Economic Development Corporation

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation board approved the consent‑agenda items, including the March 24 meeting minutes, the February 2025 financial and investment report, the February 2025 account minutes, the March 2025 administrative service fee transfer request, and the March 2025 payroll transfer request. Each motion passed with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The board then adjourned the meeting. No other proposals were adopted.

• Approved DEDC March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 DEDC Financial and Investment Report (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 DEDC Account Minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 2025 Monthly Administrative Service Fee Transfer Request (4-0)
• Approved March 2025 Payroll Transfer Request (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes, a mosquito‑spraying resolution, and updates to the city’s TexPool representative list. It also passed two ordinances—one revising building‑standards provisions and another adding a right‑of‑way abandonment division. Additional approvals included the quarterly financial report and city sponsorships of the M.I. Lewis food drive and the Rotary Club Christmas parade.

• Approved February 25, 2025 City Council minutes (7‑0)
• Approved aerial mosquito‑spraying resolution (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to TexPool authorized representatives list (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 5 building standards (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance adding right‑of‑way abandonment division (6‑1)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report & Financials for period ending Dec 31 2024 (7‑0)
• Approved city sponsorship of the M.I. Lewis Food Drive (7‑0)
• Approved city sponsorship of the Annual Rotary Club Christmas Parade (7‑0)

Economic Development Corporation

The board adopted the consent agenda, approving the February 10 meeting minutes, the January 2025 financial and investment report, the January 2025 account statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool, the February 2025 administrative service fee transfer, and the February 2025 payroll transfer. No action was taken on the proposed revision of the Dickinson Picnic Grounds budget, the public hearing on street and driveway improvements for Wellness First Medical Center, or the request to sponsor the Dickinson Pilot Club Fun Run.

• Approved minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved January 2025 Financial and Investment Report (consent agenda)
• Approved January 2025 Account Statement for Texas First Bank and TexPool (consent agenda)
• Approved February 2025 Monthly Administrative Service Fee Transfer (consent agenda)
• Approved February 2025 Payroll Transfer (consent agenda)
• No action taken on revision of Dickinson Picnic Grounds budget
• No action taken on public hearing for Wellness First Medical Center access improvements
• No action taken on sponsoring Dickinson Pilot Club Fun Run

Dickinson Management District

The board appointed Chaise Carey as interim Executive Director of Dickinson Management District #1. It postponed approval of the February 20, 2025 minutes and approved the February 2025 service‑fee transfer. The board denied the grant application for Dickinson Plaza LLC and took no action on two executive‑session items.

• Appointed Chaise Carey as interim Executive Director (4 AYES)
• Denied grant application for Dickinson Plaza LLC (4 AYES)
• Postponed approval of February 20, 2025 minutes (4 AYES)
• Approved Monthly Administrative Service Agreement Fee Transfer Request for February 2025 (4 AYES)
• No action on executive‑session item 10.B (commercial/financial information)
• No action on executive‑session item 10.C (attorney conflict)