Denison public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance for 900 W. Sears Street. The request seeks to reduce building setbacks, lot dimensions, lot area, and lot coverage to allow a single lot to be subdivided into two legal lots. This would accommodate an existing duplex and a single-family residence already on the property.

• Public hearing for Case No. 2025-01V regarding variances for 900 W. Sears Street

Main Street Inc.

The Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors will convene in the Council Chambers to approve the minutes from their November 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on December 18, 2025, at City Hall.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 Board minutes
• Public comments on agenda items
• Meeting at Council Chambers, 300 W. Main Street

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider routine items such as approving the minutes from its November 20 meeting and setting the dates for its 2026 meetings. The board will also review the components of Main Street America’s Annual Self‑Assessment. Additional reports will be given on special projects, committee activities and the director’s update.

• Approve minutes from the Main Street Advisory Board meeting held on November 20, 2025
• Approve the 2026 meeting dates for the Main Street Advisory Board
• Review the components of Main Street America’s Annual Self‑Assessment
• Special Projects Report: Music Friendly event planning
• Special Projects Report: TIRZ No. 3 and downtown design progress

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee

The CDBG Steering Committee will vote to approve the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes, hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on the 2024‑2025 Draft Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and receive a program update.

• Approve Minutes from the June 16 2025 meeting
• Public hearing and recommendation on the 2024‑2025 Draft CDBG CAPER report
• Program update presentation

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will discuss a post-event report for the September 2025 "D-Day" Denison historic reenactment. The board will also determine its meeting schedule for 2026 and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Post-Event Report for "D-Day" Denison historic reenactment (Sept 12-14, 2025)
• Determination of 2026 meeting dates
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Library Advisory Board

The Public Library Advisory Board will meet to review the status of the Library Endowment Fund. The board will also discuss the collection development policy and procedures for objections and appeals.

• Status of the Library Endowment Fund
• Collection development policy and procedure for objections and appeals
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on Library news and events

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building in the Commercial Historic District. The board is deciding whether to allow gridless storefront and transom windows and a storefront door to match the building's upper story.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for gridless windows and door at 427 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-069H)

Main Street Inc.

The Main Street, Inc. Board will meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 W. Main Street, Denison. After public comments, the board will receive a report, discuss, and vote to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 board meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the Oct 23, 2025 Main Street Board meeting
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per citizen)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to select its 2026 officers and approve the Downtown Transformation Strategies and Work Plan for 2026. The board will also receive reports on special projects and various downtown committees.

• Approval of 2026 Downtown Transformation Strategies
• Approval of 2026 Downtown Denison Work Plan
• Selection of Board Officers for 2026
• Reports on TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison
• Updates on Doc Holliday Festival and Eisenhower Birthday projects

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider a variance request for a projecting sign at 101 E. Main Street #100. It will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace all windows at 728 W. Main Street.

• Approve minutes from the Historic Preservation Board meeting held October 7, 2025
• Variance request for a projecting sign at 101 E. Main Street #100 (Case No. 2025-65H)
• Certificate of Appropriateness to replace all windows at 728 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-067H)

City Council

The Denison City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a fire‑hydrant maintenance contract with HydroMax USA for up to $65,129 and an ordinance adding stop signs at Loy Lake Road, Saddle Creek Boulevard, and Seymore Bradley Road. It will also vote on an amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates for construction inspection services not to exceed $693,140. Additional business includes reappointing members of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, a building and fire code update, and a closed executive session on legal and economic‑development matters.

• Vendor agreement with HydroMax USA, LLC for fire‑hydrant testing, painting, and minor maintenance – up to $65,129
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates Inc. for construction inspection services – up to $693,140
• Ordinance to add stop signs at the intersection of Loy Lake Road, Saddle Creek Boulevard, and Seymore Bradley Road
• Reappointment of Josh Massey, Teresa Adams, Chip Piazza, Ryan Johnson and initial appointment of Jared Johnson to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (two‑year terms)
• Project update on Building and Fire Code Amendments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and a preliminary plat for the HHM Business Park (Case No. 2025-130PP). Staff will provide an update on proposed text amendments to the Residential Architectural Design Standards. The meeting also includes routine public comment and procedural items.

• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Consider and conditionally approve the Preliminary Plat for HHM Business Park (Case No. 2025-130PP)
• Receive an update on proposed text amendments for Residential Architectural Design Standards
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Standard procedural items (call to order, invocation, adjournment)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the September 23 meeting and review a site plan for a commercial development on Convention Way near Grayson Drive and U.S. Highway 75. Staff will provide updates on the rewrite of Chapter 19 – Signs and on creating residential architectural standards. The commission will also accept public comments.

• Approve minutes from the September 23, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (Consent Agenda A)
• Review and consider approval of the Site Plan for Convention Way Retail (Case No. 2025-131SP)
• Staff update on the complete rewrite of Chapter 19 – Signs
• Staff update on the creation of residential architectural standards
• Public comments from citizens on agenda items

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes of its September 22, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive a report and discuss the remaining balance of the tourism grant approved on April 18, 2024, and the Red River Railroad Museum’s proposed use of those funds for advertising. Additional director reports on tourism, Main Street, and other partners will be presented for information.

• Approve the minutes from the September 22, 2025 Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting
• Discuss the balance of funds remaining from the tourism grant approved on April 18, 2024 and the Red River Railroad Museum’s advertising plans

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for three properties on W. Main Street and S. Houston Street. The board will also review minutes from the September 16, 2025, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation at 710 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-057H)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 507-509 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-058H)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 106 S. Houston Street (Case No. 2025-060H)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss the annual Downtown Awards and potential new board members for 2026. The board will also review items from a public meeting regarding the district's mission and vision.

• Discussion of annual Downtown Awards
• Consideration of potential new Board members for 2026
• Review of Mission and Vision public meeting items
• Reports on TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison
• Updates on Doc Holliday Festival and Eisenhower Birthday events

Main Street Inc.

The Main Street, Inc. Board will meet on September 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM in the Council Chambers. Board members will consider public comments and will receive a report, discuss, and vote to approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the Main Street, Inc. Board meeting held on August 28, 2025
• Public comment period (speakers limited to three minutes each)
• Call to order by the Chair
• Adjournment of the meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Denison Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three consent‑agenda items: approval of the September 9, 2025 minutes, adoption of the proposed 2026 meeting dates, and a preliminary plat for the Katy Trails Village Addition. The commission will also conduct a public hearing and take action on a replat of Lot 15R, Block 12 (0.344 acres) in the Munson & Puriton’s Addition. Additional staff updates will be presented.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (Case No. 2025‑9).
• Approve the proposed 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting dates (see staff report).
• Conditionally approve the Preliminary Plat for the Katy Trails Village Addition, showing dedication of Coffin Street and Townhome Drive rights‑of‑way (Case No. 2025‑126PP).
• Hold a public hearing and take action on a replat for Lot 15R, Block 12 of the Munson & Puriton’s Addition (0.344 acres, Case No. 2025‑119RP).
• Staff updates on recent ordinances and upcoming workshop on residential architectural standards.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will meet to discuss a tourism grant application for the Christmas at the Depot event. The board will also consider a retail partner application for the Discover Denison Visitor Center.

• Tourism grant request for Christmas at the Depot event on December 13, 2025
• Discover Denison Visitor Center Retail Partner Application
• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its June 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will also receive staff updates on the Munson Restrooms and Lift Station project, the Denison On Ice event, the Jones Park pickleball courts, and other recreation special events. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on June 16, 2025
• Staff update on Munson Restrooms and Lift Station
• Staff update on the Denison On Ice event
• Staff update on Jones Park pickleball courts
• Staff update on recreation special events

Historic Preservation Board

The Denison Historic Preservation Board will meet on September 16, 2025 at City Hall to approve the minutes from its July 15 meeting and to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. One application (Case No. 2025-055H) seeks approval to paint a residential structure and build a garage at 610 W. Chestnut Street. The other application (Case No. 2025-054H) seeks approval to paint metal awnings and install lighting on the underside of the awnings at 301 W. Main Street. Public comments are also scheduled before the individual items are considered.

• Approve minutes from the Historic Preservation Board meeting held July 15, 2025.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for painting and garage construction at 610 W. Chestnut Street (Case No. 2025-055H).
• Certificate of Appropriateness for painting metal awnings and adding lighting at 301 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-054H).
• Public comments from citizens (limited to three minutes each).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Denison Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone approximately 250 acres of the former Johns Manville site to a Planned Development district and a request to annex the Iron Ore Creek Cemetery. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the previous commission meeting.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2025, meeting
• Public hearing on rezoning 250 acres to Planned Development (Case No. 2025-43PD)
• Public hearing on annexation of Iron Ore Creek Cemetery (Case No. 2025-123Z)
• Workshop on residential architectural standards to follow meeting
• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025, meeting

Public Library Advisory Board

The Public Library Advisory Board will discuss the status of the Library Endowment Fund and library news. The board is also taking action to confirm its role as the appeals committee for complaints regarding library materials.

• Confirmation of Library Advisory Board as the Appeals Committee for library material complaints
• Discussion and action on the status of the Library Endowment Fund
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting

The Denison Public Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. The board also voted to serve as the Appeals Committee for any complaints about library materials. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved Library Advisory Board as Appeals Committee for material complaints (all members in favor)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss and vote on the proposed 2026 Calendar of Events and receive updates on downtown revitalization projects, including the Music Friendly initiative and TIRZ No. 3 construction timelines. The board will also consider approval of the minutes from the July 24 meeting.

• Vote on approval of the 2026 Calendar of Events
• Discuss and take action on approval of July 24 meeting minutes
• Receive updates on TIRZ No. 3 construction timelines and downtown visitor growth (24,300 in 2023 to 25,100 in 2025)
• Review Music Friendly initiative progress, including plans for Katy Tracks festival on Sept. 12, 2026
• Consider modifications to Fourth of July vendor application process for downtown businesses

Main Street Inc.

The Denison Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors will meet to conduct regular business. The primary action item is the approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of July 24, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Denison Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals: a conditional-use permit for an 8.1-acre truck transloading operation at the Union Pacific railyard and a rezoning request for a 250-acre tract from Light Industrial to Planned Development Overlay to allow industrial and warehouse uses. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 W. Main Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for 8.109-acre truck transloading operation at Union Pacific railyard (GCAD Property ID 140206, Case No. 2025-74CUP)
• Rezone request for ±250-acre tract from Light Industrial to Planned Development Overlay (Case No. 2025-43PD)

Cemetery Advisory Board

The Cemetery Advisory Board will meet to discuss staff updates regarding maintenance and programs. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 27, 2025, meeting.

• Update on Pear Lane Road repair at Fairview Cemetery
• Update on fence replacement at Fairview Cemetery
• Update on the Clean Sweep Program
• Approval of May 27, 2025, meeting minutes

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Denison CVB Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the July meeting and decide on a $5,000 tourism grant request from the Denison Area Chamber of Commerce for the 38th Annual Fall Festival. A hotel occupancy tax training session will also be held.

• Approve minutes of July 14, 2025 CVB meeting
• Vote on $5,000 tourism grant for Fall Festival (Oct 4, 2025) on Downtown Denison Main Street (100-800 blocks)
• Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) training session from 2:00–4:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two replats and a request to rezone a 250-acre tract. The rezoning request seeks to allow industrial and warehouse uses within a Planned Development Overlay District.

• Replat creating Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2, Block 1 of the J.C. Williams Addition (Case No. 2025-114RP)
• Replat for Lots 1R-1 & 1R-2, Block A of the Cedar Valley Addition, approximately 13.410 acres (Case No. 2025-89RP)
• Rezoning request for a ± 250-acre tract in the James A. Caldwell and Daniel Dugan Jr. Surveys to a Planned Development Overlay District for industrial and warehouse uses (Case No. 2025-43PD)

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau Advisory Board will meet to discuss a tourism grant request from the Denison Area Chamber of Commerce. The board will also review and take action on the minutes from the July 14, 2025, meeting.

• Grant request of $5,000 from Denison Area Chamber of Commerce for the 38th Annual Fall Festival
• Approval of July 14, 2025, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on W. Main Street. The board will also review minutes from the July 1, 2025, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for front facade painting, rear deck addition, and landscaping at 409 W. Main Street (Case No.2025-033H)

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau Advisory Board will consider a tourism grant submission from Grayson County Frontier Village & Museum, Inc. The board will also discuss updating the tourism grant application and program guidelines.

• Tourism Grant 2025 Cycle Two submission by Grayson County Frontier Village & Museum, Inc.
• Proposed updates to the Denison CVB Tourism Grant application and eligibility criteria
• Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2024 audit and determine whether to maintain or increase surety bond coverage. The board will also authorize monthly payroll and expenses and discuss pending retirements and payouts.

• Approval of the 2024 audit
• Decision on maintaining or increasing surety bond coverage
• Authorization of monthly expenses and payroll
• Discussion on pending retirements and payouts
• Financial report from Stifel

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan for a multi-family development and a preliminary plat for the Waterloo Trails Addition. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a property replat in the Sunny Side Addition.

• Site Plan for Katy at Waterloo Trails multi-family development (Case No. 2025-103SP)
• Preliminary Plat for Waterloo Trails Addition, Block A and Block B (Case No. 2025-108PP)
• Public hearing for Replat of Lots 15R & 16R, Block 18, Sunny Side Addition (Case No. 2025-107RP)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda items, including the June 24 minutes, a preliminary plat for Waterloo Trails, and a site plan for Katy at Waterloo Trails. The commission also approved a replat creating Lots 15R and 16R in Block 18 of the Sunny Side Addition. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items A‑C) – motion by Harwell, seconded by Stanphill
• Approved Replat for Lots 15R & 16R, Block 18, Sunny Side Addition – motion by Harwell, seconded by Stanphill

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding commercial amusement uses. They will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for an indoor golf simulation business at 728 W. Main Street.

• Purchase of a dispatch console system from Xybix Systems, Inc. for $97,293.66
• Contract with H & H Electrical, Inc. for generator project upgrades for $81,410.00
• Emergency Ambulance Services Franchise Agreement with US Mobile Healthcare, LLC
• Rejection of all bids for the 2025 Jones Park Pickleball Court Addition
• Appointment of John Akers to the Historic Preservation Board

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding building modifications. The board will also review minutes from the June 17, 2025, meeting.

• Request for a rear storefront door at 400 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-037H)
• Request for roof replacement and trim/eave painting at 120 S. Austin Avenue (Case No. 2025-038H)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to consider plans for the 2026 Calendar of Events and the 'Good Morning Downtowners' event on August 19, 2025. The board will also take action on a plan to develop new Mission and Vision statements for the program.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Development plan for new Mission and Vision statements
• Planning for Good Morning Downtowners (August 19, 2025)
• Planning for the 2026 Calendar of Events
• Reports on TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison

Main Street Inc.

The Board of Directors for Denison Main Street, Inc. will meet to discuss and take action on the approval of the minutes from the May 22, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of May 22, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss amending the city's zoning ordinance regarding commercial amusement uses. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an indoor golf simulation business and five different property replats.

• Text amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 regarding Commercial Amusement use regulations (Case No. 2025-104ZO)
• Conditional Use Permit for an indoor golf simulation business at 728 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-94CUP)
• Replat for Mitchell Acres Addition (Case No. 2025-60RP)
• Replat for Trinity Crest Addition (Case No. 2025-98RP)
• Replats for Rhamy’s Addition, Hyde Park Subdivision, and Pryor Estates

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda, including the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It unanimously recommended that City Council approve a text amendment to Chapter 28 to add indoor and outdoor amusement commercial uses with or without alcohol. The commission also unanimously recommended a Conditional Use Permit for an indoor golf simulation business at 728 W. Main Street and recommended approval of four separate replat applications.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes from June 10, 2025)
• Unanimously recommended approval of zoning text amendment adding amusement commercial uses (indoor & outdoor)
• Unanimously recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for indoor golf simulation at 728 W. Main St.
• Unanimously recommended approval of Replat for Mitchell Acres Addition (Lots 3R-1 & 3R-2)
• Unanimously recommended approval of Replat for Trinity Crest Addition (Lot 1R)
• Unanimously recommended approval of Replat for Rhamy’s Addition (Lots 10R-1, 10R-2, 11R)
• Unanimously recommended approval of Replat for Hyde Park Subdivision (Lots 17R-1 & 17R-2)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider requests for exterior modifications to three properties on Main Street and Mirick. The board will also review minutes from the May 20, 2025, meeting.

• Exterior café strand lighting at 226 W. Main Street (Case No. 202-028H)
• Installation of an automated teller machine at 231 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-031H)
• Exterior rehabilitation of 119 N. Mirick (Case No. 2025-36H)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee

The Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee will discuss updates to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, financial reports, and project reports. The committee is also scheduled to take action on approving the minutes from the March 17, 2025, meeting.

• Five-Year Consolidated Plan Update
• CDBG Financial Report
• CDBG Project Report
• Approval of March 17, 2025, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for an auto body facility and hold public hearings for a conditional use permit and a residential rezoning request.

• Site plan for Caliber Collision auto body facility between US 75 and Lillis Lane (Case No. 2025-91SP)
• Conditional Use Permit for an aggregate sales yard on a 41.07 acre tract (Case No. 2025-51CUP)
• Rezoning of 7.703 acres at 2430 W. Coffin Street from SF-7.5 to SF-5 Residential (Case No. 2025-52Z)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 41.07‑acre aggregate sales yard on the Union Pacific railyard, attaching several environmental and access conditions. The approval was adopted with one dissenting vote. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the May 13 and May 27, 2025 meetings.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including May 13 and May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 41.07‑acre aggregate sales yard (one dissent)
• Adopted staff‑recommended conditions: permits, dust/noise control, tree‑line maintenance, access‑road construction under US 75, barriers on Ray Drive, utility infrastructure

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will review and take action on several 2025 Cycle One tourism grant submissions. The board will also discuss changing its monthly meeting schedule.

• Grant request for $5,000 from Red River Railroad Museum for cleaning and restoration of train engine 401B and caboose MKT1021
• Grant request for $5,000 from Grayson County Frontier Village & Museum, Inc. for restoration, outreach, and operations
• Grant request for $5,000 from Grayson County Frontier Village & Museum, Inc. for the 'D-Day' Denison historic reenactment
• Grant request from The Bluebonnet Norfolk Terrier Club
• Discussion to determine a new monthly meeting day and time for the Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance for a property at 1200 Wayne Cabaniss Drive. The board will also consider approving minutes from a February 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for barbed wire security fencing at 1200 Wayne Cabaniss Drive (Case No. 2025-58V)
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review requests for rezoning residential and agricultural land, a conditional use permit for self-storage, and site plans for commercial facilities. The body will also consider a replat for the Blake Utter Ford Addition.

• Conditional Use Permit for warehouse/self-storage at 3109 S. Woodlawn Boulevard
• Rezoning of 7.703 acres at 2430 W. Coffin Street from SF-7.5 to SF-5 Residential
• Rezoning of 9.998 acres at 2700 Randell Lake Road from Agricultural to SF-10 Residential
• Site plan for 7 Brew Coffee drive-thru on the north side of FM 120
• Site plan for a quick service oil change facility on the north side of FM 120

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss a plan for a public visioning process to develop new Mission and Vision statements. The board will also receive reports on downtown special projects and committee activities.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on public visioning for new Mission and Vision statements
• Reports on TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison construction
• Updates on Doc Holliday Festival and Eisenhower Birthday events
• Reports on downtown committees including Economic Vitality and Design

Main Street Inc.

The Denison Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its March 27, 2025 meeting and discuss applying for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Heritage Park. Public comments are allowed on agenda items, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Approve minutes from March 27, 2025 Main Street Advisory Board meeting
• Discuss and potentially apply for T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Heritage Park

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider five requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior changes to properties on W. Crawford Street, W. Main Street, and S. Rusk Street. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 6, 2025, meeting.

• Facade alterations at 627 W. Crawford Street (Case No. 2025-027H)
• Exterior café strand lighting at 226 W. Main Street (Case No. 202-028H)
• Exterior façade improvements at 728 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-030H)
• Installation of an automated teller machine at 231 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-031H)
• Exterior façade improvements at 110-112 S. Rusk Street (Case No. 2025-032H)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a replat, and also approve minutes and a preliminary plat on consent. The largest item is a request to rezone a 25.356-acre tract from a Planned Development overlay to allow for single-family patio homes. Another rezoning would change a 0.573-acre lot at 701 E. Bullock Street from SF-7.5 to SF-5. A replat of lots in Knottingham Addition is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Rezone 25.356 acres at The Residences at Parkway Bend from PD/SF-7.5 to PD with SF-PH (Case 2025-54PD)
• Public hearing: Rezone 0.573 acre at 701 E. Bullock Street from SF-7.5 to SF-5 (Case 2025-65Z)
• Public hearing and action: Replat of Lots 1R-1 & 1R-2, Block 1, Knottingham Addition (Case 2025-81RP)
• Consent: Preliminary Plat for The Residences at Parkway Bend, 25.356 acres (Case 2025-62PP)
• Consent: Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will decide on three Certificate of Appropriateness requests: an awning at the rear of 325 W. Main Street, a side door at 500 W. Main Street, and retroactive approval for an awning at 323 W. Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. All items are proposed alterations to downtown Denison buildings.

• Awning above rear entrance at 325 W. Main Street (Case 2025-019H)
• Single-entry side door at 500 W. Main Street and Fannin Street (Case 2025-025H)
• Retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for an awning at 323 W. Main Street (Case 2025-026H)
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance for a property at 1200 Wayne Cabaniss Drive. The request seeks to allow barbed wire fencing for security at a Frito Lay delivery route truck warehouse. The board will also consider approving minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance to allow barbed wire fencing at 1200 Wayne Cabaniss Drive (Case No. 2025-58V)
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for a bar. They will also consider consent items including a preliminary plat for Preston Harbor and site plans for a storage facility and a pawn shop.

• Rezone 323 E. Chestnut Street from Light Industrial and Multi-Family to Single-Family Residential (0.21 acre, Case 2025-39Z)
• Rezone 1827 S. Armstrong from Light Industrial to Commercial (2.27 acres, Case 2025-45Z) plus conditional use permit for a bar (Case 2025-66CUP)
• Replat of Expressway Park Addition creating new lots (Case 2025-67RP)
• Replat of Lot 9R in Fennell Addition (Case 2025-57RP)
• Preliminary plat for Pods 3-6 of Preston Harbor Planned Development (Case 2025-61PP)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss options for new Mission and Vision statements. The board will also receive reports on downtown special projects and committee activities.

• Discussion and consideration of new Mission and Vision statements
• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports on TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison
• Updates on Doc Holliday Festival and Eisenhower Birthday planning
• Reports from Downtown Denison, Inc. and the Chamber of Commerce

Main Street Inc.

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss and take action on applying for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant. The funds, if received, would be used for Heritage Park. The board will also consider approving minutes from the March 27, 2025, meeting.

• Application for T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Heritage Park
• Approval of March 27, 2025, meeting minutes

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Denison Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will consider two Tourism Grant 2025 Cycle One submissions: one from the Red River Railroad Museum and one from Grayson County Frontier Village. The board will receive reports, hold discussion, and take action on each. Remaining agenda items are procedural, including public comments and a director's report covering tourism, Main Street, and local organizations.

• Consideration of Denison CVB Tourism Grant 2025 Cycle One submission by Red River Railroad Museum
• Consideration of Denison CVB Tourism Grant 2025 Cycle One submission by Grayson County Frontier Village

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a Conditional Use Permit for office-warehouse use on property in Pioneer Estates and Nizel Pioneer Addition, zoned Commercial and Highway Oriented Corridor. The commission will also consider vacating a plat for Lot 1 of Crawford Street Tower Addition and approving a minor plat for lots at 1130 W. Bullock. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for office-warehouse use at Pioneer Estates Block 2 Lot 5AR (Case 2025-50CUP)
• Vacation of conveyance plat for Lot 1 of Crawford Street Tower Addition (Case 2025-73PV)
• Minor plat for Lots 1 & 2, Block A of 1130 W. Bullock Addition (Case 2025-48MP)
• Consent agenda: approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the consent agenda, noting a correction to Item 4.A on the March 25 minutes. Vice Chair Robert Sylvester abstained, so the vote was not unanimous. No decision was made on the Conditional Use Permit request; the public hearing was closed after discussion.

• Approved consent agenda with correction to Item 4.A (Vice Chair abstained, vote not unanimous)

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes from February, issue invitations for the Volunteer Breakfast and discuss the upcoming Downtown Block Party, and receive updates on special projects including the Doc Holliday Festival, Eisenhower Birthday, and TIRZ No. 3 construction.

• Issue invitation for Volunteer Breakfast
• Discuss and plan Downtown Block Party on April 10 in the 500 block of Main Street
• Doc Holliday Festival layout adjustments due to Downtown Denison construction (TIRZ No. 3)
• Eisenhower Birthday - brick dedication ceremony planning and potential movie screening
• TIRZ No. 3 construction update - moving to 400 block around August 1

Main Street Inc.

The Denison Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting with no substantive business beyond approving the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. Public comments are permitted on action items listed on the agenda.

• Receive a report, hold a discussion, and take action on approval of the minutes of the February 27, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to allow an automotive collision repair shop at The Rosemary development. The body will also consider two replatting requests to create new legal lots of record.

• Case No. 2025-40PD: Request to allow an automotive collision repair shop (Caliber Collision) at The Rosemary (16.6 acres east of US Hwy. 75 frontage road)
• Case No. 2025-57RP: Replat of Lot 22R1 and 22R2 Belmont Addition to create two legal lots
• Case No. 2024-05RP: Replat creating Lots 1 & 2, Block A of the T-Squared Addition

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee

The Denison CDBG Steering Committee will meet to select a chair and vice chair, each serving a two-year term, and to approve prior meeting minutes. Staff will also provide updates on the Consolidated Plan and current/completed Emergency Repair Projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no funding decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of chair and vice chair for two-year terms
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting
• Update on the Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• Update on current and completed Emergency Repair Projects

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Board

The board will discuss and vote on increasing the deviation in the investment objective asset allocation to 15%. The meeting also includes reviewing pending retirements, payouts, and a report from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management.

• Vote on increasing asset allocation deviation to 15%
• Authorization of monthly expenses and payroll
• Action on pending retirements and payouts
• Discussion on surety bond
• Administration of oaths for newly appointed or reappointed board members

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a replat to create Lot 16R of the GALA Addition by combining Lots 16 and 17 of Munson Point Addition and a small adjacent tract. The lot is in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction and will be served by private water and sewer operated by the homeowners' association. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its February 25 meeting.

• Public hearing on Replat Case 2025-49RP creating Lot 16R from Lots 16 & 17, Munson Point Addition and a 0.041-acre tract (0.719 acres total)
• Property located in Denison ETJ with private water via Munson Point HOA and off-site sewage treatment plant operated by HOA
• Monarch Drive is a private street maintained by the HOA; no city or county road maintenance
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes from February 25, 2025

The Denison Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a replat to create Lot 16R of the GALA Addition, combining Lots 16 and 17 of the Munson Point Addition and a 0.041-acre tract. The property is in the city's ETJ, with water and sewer services provided by the Munson Point HOA and no city or county road maintenance responsibility. The replat was approved as submitted, with no public comments.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting.
• Approved the replat creating Lot 16R of the GALA Addition (Case No. 2025-49RP).

Civil Service Commission

The Denison Civil Service Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, approve minutes from October 2024, and consider two personnel-related items: new study materials for Denison Fire Rescue promotional testing and the February 2025 Police Entry Level Exam eligibility list. The commission may also enter executive session to discuss personnel or legal matters.

• Election of 2025 Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of new study materials for DFR promotional exams (Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief)
• Approval of February 2025 Police Entry Level Exam eligibility list

Cemetery Advisory Board

The Cemetery Advisory Board will meet to consider recommendations for the Magnolia and Fairview Fence Project and proposed changes to cemetery office hours. The board will also discuss an Annual Cleanup event and appoint a Vice-Chair.

• Proposed amended cemetery office hours
• Construction recommendations for the Magnolia and Fairview Fence Project
• Proposed Annual Cleanup event
• Appointment of an Advisory Board Vice-Chair
• Report on Fence Project Donation Funds and interest earned

The Cemetery Advisory Board approved the January minutes, appointed Mark McKinney as vice-chair for a one-year term, and approved amended office hours for Fairview Cemetery. The board tabled a decision on the Magnolia and Fairview fence project pending funding options, and endorsed a proposed annual cleanup event.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark McKinney as Board Vice-Chair for one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved amended Fairview office hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm Mon-Fri, closed noon-1 pm, closed weekends (unanimous)
• Tabled fence project decision pending funding for 6-foot fence and automated gate
• Endorsed proposed Annual Cleanup project (unanimous)

Public Library Advisory Board

The Denison Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes from December 3, 2024, elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Library Endowment Advisory Board, and receive a report on library news and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items.

• Approve minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting
• Elect new Chair and Vice Chair for the Library Endowment Advisory Board
• Receive report on library programs, attendance, and events (e.g., 67,000 circulations, 47,000 program attendance reported previously)

The Denison Public Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting, elected Todd Gruhn as Board Chair and Jennifer Hardy as Vice Chair, and received updates on library events and the endowment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• Elected Todd Gruhn as Board Chair
• Elected Jennifer Hardy as Vice Chair

Sister Cities, Inc., Board of Directors

The Denison Sister Cities Board will consider final approval of students and a chaperone for the 2025 exchange program after interviews and home visits conducted in January. Members will also discuss submitting a grant application to fund the 2026 exchange. The meeting includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a director's report.

• Approve student participants for the 2025 Exchange Program
• Approve chaperone for the 2025 Exchange Program
• Discuss submitting a grant application for the 2026 Exchange Program
• Approve meeting minutes from January 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 6.2 acres at Harbor Road and Highway 84 from Planned Development Overlay to Light Industrial to allow an Oncor electrical substation. Other major actions include awarding a $1,831,525 pipeline maintenance contract to SYB Construction and issuing three series of certificates of obligation (2025A, B, C) for capital financing. The consent agenda covers a Munson Park restroom reallocation, cancellation of the May 2025 election due to unopposed candidates, and amendments to traffic stop intersections and special events ordinances.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6.2 acres at Harbor Road/Highway 84 for Oncor electrical substation (Case 2024-34Z)
• Award of $1,831,525 on-call pipeline maintenance contract to SYB Construction (Contract 2025-0026)
• Issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation Series 2025A, 2025B, 2025C
• Public hearing on demolition cost lien for 116 N. Lynn Ave
• Reallocation of Munson Park multi-surface court funds to a new restroom facility

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will receive a report and consider recommending a Vacant Building Registry ordinance to the City Council. They will also undergo a training session on Open Meetings and Public Information Act compliance, and hear updates on special projects including Music Friendly, TIRZ No. 3, and upcoming festivals. Committee and director reports will be presented.

• Receive report and consider recommending adoption of a Vacant Building Registry to City Council
• Training session on Open Meetings and Public Information Act compliance led by City staff
• Reports on Music Friendly program, TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison, Ike Hike, Doc Holliday Festival, and Eisenhower Birthday
• Consider approval of minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting
• Take group photo of board and staff

Main Street Inc.

The Main Street Inc. Board will hold a regular meeting with only one action item: approval of the January 23, 2025 board meeting minutes. Public comments are invited on agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural with no new proposals or financial decisions.

• Consider approval of January 23, 2025 board meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a site plan for a new Dairy Queen drive-thru restaurant at 5007 Convention Way. A public hearing will be held on a replat that creates four lots from one lot in the Oak Creek Addition. The consent agenda includes approving minutes from the February 11 meeting.

• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting
• Site plan for Dairy Queen drive-thru restaurant at 5007 Convention Way (Case No. 2024-038SP)
• Public hearing on replat creating Lots 1–4, Block 1, Sarah Wills Addition (replat of Lot 1, Oak Creek Addition) (Case No. 2024-42RP)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the February 11, 2025 minutes and a site plan for a Dairy Queen drive-thru at 5007 Convention Way. They also unanimously approved a replat creating four lots in the Sarah Wills Addition, located in the ETJ with frontage on FM1417. No public comments were received. Staff updates included plans for a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance rewrite and a workshop on architectural standards scheduled for April 22, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Dairy Queen site plan (unanimous)
• Approved replat creating Lots 1-4, Block 1, Sarah Wills Addition (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for 410 N. Houston Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce required lot width and lot area to create a legal lot of record for a single-family home.

• Public hearing on Case No. 2024-035V for lot width and area variances at 410 N. Houston Avenue

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will elect a chairman and vice chairman for 2025, approve minutes from October 2024, and consider new study materials for Denison Fire Rescue promotional exams. They will also approve the February 2025 Police Entry Level Exam eligibility list. The commission may enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice.

• Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025
• Approve new source material for Denison Fire Rescue promotional testing (Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief)
• Approve February 2025 Police Entry Level Exam eligibility list with candidates (e.g., Charles Gregg, Lea Blake, Daniel Starkey)
• Approve minutes from October 2024 meeting
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 and 551.071 for personnel and legal consultation

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss and take action on three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve lighting, façade improvements, and fencing at various downtown locations.

• Retroactive approval of roofline LED and decorative façade lighting at 515 W. Main Street
• Façade improvements at 120 S. Rusk Avenue
• Installation of pipe fencing around a private rear parking lot at 331 W. Main Street

The Denison Historic Preservation Board approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: roofline lighting at 515 W. Main Street, facade improvements at 120 S. Rusk Avenue, and pipe fencing at 331 W. Main Street. All approvals were unanimous. The board also approved the February 4, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approved February 4, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roofline lighting at 515 W. Main Street, consistent with prior approval for 400 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved facade improvements at 120 S. Rusk Avenue, including window/door/canopy replacement, brick paint removal, and gate/staircase addition (unanimous)
• Approved pipe fencing around private parking lot at 331 W. Main Street, contingent on Fire Marshal and Public Works approval (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a 6.2-acre tract at Harbor Road and Highway 84 from Planned Development Overlay to Light Industrial to allow an electrical substation. The council will also consider issuing three series of certificates of obligation (2025A, 2025B, 2025C) and multiple consent agenda items, including an interlocal agreement for a co-responder program and a resolution to apply for water system improvement funds. A discussion on proposed amendments to Chapter 31 (Special Events) is scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 6.2 acres (GCAD ID 101027) at Harbor Road and Highway 84 from PD to LI for an electrical substation (Case 2024-34Z)
• Consider ordinances authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025A, 2025B (Taxable), and 2025C
• Interlocal Agreement (Contract 2025-0020) with Texoma Community Center for a Co-Responder Program
• Resolution authorizing membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee with a $0.05 per capita payment
• Ordinance amending Chapter 22 to add Division 10 'Engineering Standards Variance'

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Board

The Denison Firemen's Relief & Retirement Board will meet to appoint a new chairman and select an auditing firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The board will also consider pending retirements, authorize monthly expenses, and receive a report from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management. Minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting and the treasurer's report are on the agenda.

• Appointment of new Chairman and other board positions
• Selection of an auditing firm for the Denison Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund audit (FY ending Dec 31, 2024)
• Authorization of monthly expenses including payroll ($131,005.37 in prior month)
• Discussion and action on pending retirements and/or payouts
• Report from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a request to rezone approximately 6.2 acres at Harbor Road and Highway 84 from Planned Development Overlay to Light Industrial to allow construction of an Oncor electrical substation. The consent agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.

• Public hearing on rezoning GCAD Property ID 101027 (6.2 acres) from Planned Development Overlay (PD) to Light Industrial (LI) for an electrical substation
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the January 28, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Rezoning is needed because an electrical substation is not allowed under the current PD district
• Property is within the Preston Harbor development and is located at Harbor Road and Highway 84

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for a 6.2-acre tract at Harbor Road and Highway 84 from Planned Development Overlay to Light Industrial to allow an Oncor electrical substation. The recommendation will go to City Council on February 17, 2025. The commission also approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including January 28, 2025 minutes (Chair Shearer and Commissioner Cichowski abstained)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 6.2-acre tract at Harbor Road and Highway 84 from PD to LI for electrical substation (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on approving December meeting minutes and on installing restrooms at Munson Park. They will also discuss updates on the Old Town Park name change, Jones Park pickleball courts, a Katy Trail parking lot and trailhead, replacement of StoryWalk boards at THF Park, park maintenance, Denison on Ice, THF Park activities, and recreation special events.

• Action on installing restrooms at Munson Park
• Discussion on Old Town Park name change and Jones Park pickleball courts
• Discussion on adding a Katy Trail parking lot and trailhead
• Discussion on replacing StoryWalk boards at THF Park
• Report on Denison on Ice operations

Historic Preservation Board

The board will discuss and take action on three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include a patio installation on Woodard, infill construction on Main Street, and a new stage at Heritage Park.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for wrought-iron fence and drinking fountain at 130 W. Woodard (Case No. 2024-058H)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for infill construction at 317 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-003H)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a new stage and Green Room at Heritage Park (Case No. 2025-009H)

City Council

The Denison City Council meets February 3, 2025, to act on a consent agenda with 16 items including election ordinances, professional services contracts, and grant applications. Individual consideration items include FY2025 budget amendments and a lead service line inventory contract. The council will also discuss a CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan and a rewrite of the city's sign ordinance.

• Ordinance calling May 3, 2025 general election for Council Member District 4, Place 4, and Place 6 (At-Large)
• Professional services agreements: Geo-Tex Engineering ($250,000) and Kimley-Horn Engineering ($350,000)
• Purchase contract for Visitor's Center furniture at 321 W. Main Street ($141,326.27)
• $100,000 city match for Texas General Land Office Resilient Communities Grant
• Quarter 1 budget amendments and Phase 2 Lead Service Line inventory contract with RJN Engineering

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Denison Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to select a Chair and Vice Chair, approve the consent agenda (including a site plan for a pharmacy drive-thru), and conduct public hearings on two replats. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions.

• Site plan for MED-Choice Pharmacy addition with drive-thru at 1926 W. Morton Street (Case No. 2024-068SP)
• Public hearing on Replat of Lot 1R, Block A, Denison Plaza Phase One Addition (Case No. 2023-111RP)
• Public hearing on Replat of Lot 1R, Block A, O.T.P. of Denison Addition (Case No. 2024-36RP)
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda that included the January 14, 2025 minutes and a site plan for a MED-Choice Pharmacy addition with a drive-thru at 1926 W. Morton Street. It also unanimously approved two replats: one for the QuikTrip site at 3121 W. FM 120 (Case No. 2023-111RP) and one for a lot at 410 N. Houston Avenue (Case No. 2024-36RP), the latter conditioned on Zoning Board of Adjustments approval of a lot-width variance. The commission appointed Charlie Shearer as Chair and Robert Sylvester as Vice Chair for one-year terms.

• Appointed Charlie Shearer as Commission Chair (motion by Pickens, second by Harwell)
• Appointed Robert Sylvester as Commission Vice Chair (motion by Pickens, second by Harwell)
• Unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, including January 14, 2025 minutes and MED-Choice Pharmacy site plan at 1926 W. Morton Street
• Unanimously approved Replat for Lot 1R, Block A, Denison Plaza Phase One Addition (QuikTrip site, 3121 W. FM 120)
• Unanimously approved Replat for Lot 1R, Block A, O.T.P. of Denison Addition (410 N. Houston Avenue), conditional on ZBA variance approval

Sister Cities, Inc., Board of Directors

The Denison Sister Cities Inc. Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on January 27, 2025, to administer oaths to new members, select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, and consider approving minutes from the September 2024 meeting. The board will also review and take action on 2025 Exchange Program student and chaperone applications, and approve a schedule for interviews and home visits. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Administer oaths to newly appointed/reappointed board members
• Select Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 (one-year terms)
• Approve minutes from September 2024 meeting
• Review 2025 Exchange Program student applications
• Review 2025 Exchange Program chaperone applications and approve interview/home visit schedule

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will vote on minutes from December, participate in a training session on Open Meetings compliance, and receive updates on downtown projects including TIRZ No. 3 construction, the Doc Holliday Festival, and the Eisenhower Birthday celebration. Committee reports will cover economic vitality, design, and promotion efforts. The meeting is largely informational with one action item.

• Training session on Open Meetings compliance led by City staff
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting
• Update on TIRZ No. 3 and Designing Downtown Denison construction including street closures and parking changes
• Doc Holliday Festival planning: street closure of 400-700 blocks, photobooth booking, no parade this year
• Eisenhower Birthday theme: 80th anniversary of VE Day

Main Street Inc.

The Main Street Inc. Board will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2025. Items include administering oaths for reappointed members, approving December 2024 minutes, and discussing grant applications for the Music on Main program from local foundations. No other major actions are listed.

• Administer oaths of office for reappointed board members
• Approve minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and consider applying for grants for Music on Main from local foundations

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Board

The board will vote on approving the December 2024 meeting minutes, authorizing monthly expenses (including payroll), and discussing pending retirements or payouts. They will also receive a treasurer's report and a financial update from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management.

• Approve minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting
• Authorize payment of monthly expenses including payroll
• Receive treasurer's report
• Discuss and take action on pending retirements and/or payouts
• Receive a report from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management

Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The Denison Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will consider approving the 2025 Tourism Grant application and dates, as well as approving meeting minutes from September 2024 and selecting a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The board will also receive reports on tourism updates and from various local tourism entities.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 2024
• Approve 2025 Tourism Grant application and dates
• Approve Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Receive report on tourism updates

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new two-story building. The board will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms.

• Proposed two-story stucco building with retail and residential use at 317 W. Main Street (Case No. 2025-003H)
• Selection of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 5, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract to GDC Industrial for electrical improvements and generators. The body will also hold public hearings for three conditional use permits and consider eliminating public access to the municipal reservoir at Randell Lake.

• Contract with GDC Industrial for Project No. 24113 (Generators and Electrical Improvements) for $2,229,076.47
• Professional Services Agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. for utility engineering for $689,619
• Ordinance to eliminate public access and recreational use of the municipal reservoir at Randell Lake
• Conditional Use Permit for an office warehouse at 4000 Texoma Parkway
• Conditional Use Permits for an automotive repair shop at 917 S. Armstrong Avenue and a mobile food unit at 130 W. Woodard

Cemetery Advisory Board

The Cemetery Advisory Board will appoint a chair for a one-year term and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also receive updates on the fence project, visitor hours, and the Annual Cleanup program.

• Appointment of an Advisory Board Chair for a one-year term
• Discussion on the status of the Fence Project
• Review of Cemetery Office visitor hours structure
• Discussion on the proposed Annual Cleanup (Clean Sweep Program)
• Setting of 2025 Cemetery Advisory Board meeting dates

The Cemetery Advisory Board unanimously approved the September 10, 2024 minutes, appointed Horace Groff as Board Chair for a one-year term, and set 2025 meeting dates (Feb 25, May 27, Aug 26, Nov 18). Staff reported on completed and pending projects, the fence project bid status, proposed office hour changes, and a proposed annual cleanup program, but no action was taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Horace Groff as Board Chair for one-year term (unanimous)
• Set 2025 meeting dates: 02/25, 05/27, 08/26, 11/18 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on five items: three Conditional Use Permits for an office warehouse, a mobile food unit, and an automotive repair shop; plus two replats for Walton Addition and Parkdale Storage Addition. They will also consider approving the minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Office Warehouse at 4000 Texoma Parkway (Case 2024-12CUP)
• Conditional Use Permit for Mobile Food Unit at 130 W. Woodard (Case 2024-94CUP)
• Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Repair Shop at 917 S. Armstrong Avenue (Case 2024-13CUP)
• Replat for Lots 6R & 7R, Walton Addition (Case 2024-22RP)
• Replat for Lot 1R & 2R, Parkdale Storage Addition, including abandonment of Fuller Circle (Case 2024-27RP)

The Denison Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of three Conditional Use Permits: an office warehouse at 4000 Texoma Parkway, a mobile food unit at 130 W. Woodard Street, and an automotive repair shop at 917 S. Armstrong Avenue. The Commission also approved two replats in the city's Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. All recommendations will go to the City Council on January 21, 2025.

• Recommended approval of CUP for office warehouse at 4000 Texoma Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP for mobile food unit at 130 W. Woodard St. with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP for automotive repair shop at 917 S. Armstrong Ave. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved replat for Lots 6R & 7R, Block A, Walton Addition (unanimous)
• Approved replat for Lot 1R and Lot 2R, Block 1, Parkdale Storage Addition (unanimous)

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Board

The board will consider routine administrative items including approving December meeting minutes, authorizing monthly expenses and payroll, receiving a treasurer's report, discussing pending retirements, and hearing an investment report from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting
• Authorize monthly expenses including payroll
• Discuss pending retirements and payouts
• Receive investment report from Fiduciary Financial Services Wealth Management
• Discuss future agenda items including board elections and audit

Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Board

The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. No business will be conducted at this time.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on creating a Public Improvement District for Preston Harbor. Consent agenda includes denying an extraterritorial jurisdiction release petition for property at 439 Snow Road, renaming a mini park to Old Town Park, and renewing mowing and internet service contracts. Individual consideration items include a $55,000 GIS support contract with Kimley-Horn and a resolution authorizing foreign trade zone support letters. The council will also discuss repealing public access to Randell Lake.

• Public hearing on creation of Preston Harbor Public Improvement District
• Denial of ETJ release petition for Davis Family Trust property at 439 Snow Road
• Ordinance renaming Mini Park at 500 W. Morton Street to Old Town Park
• Renewal of contract with Brightview Landscape Services for right-of-way mowing
• Discussion on repealing Section 18-138 regarding public access to Randell Lake