Midland public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will assemble for the Jingle Jump Night at Midland’s Merry Lights. The agenda states that no action will be taken by the City Council.

• Gathering at 200 W. Wall St for Jingle Jump Night

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple infrastructure contracts and purchases, including a $2.5 million mill and fill project and a $2 million water rehab program. Second readings include ordinances for a tax increment reinvestment zone plan, zoning changes for bars and auto sales, and a special exception for reduced lot area. The council also will vote on airline use and lease agreements at the Midland International Air & Space Port.

• Resolution awarding FY2026 Chip Seal Project to Clark Construction for $1,132,000
• Resolution awarding FY2026 Mill and Fill Project to Jones Bros. for $2,549,514.60
• Resolution approving purchase of LifePak 35 systems for $1,205,910.06
• Second reading: Ordinance for TIRZ Number Two project and financing plan
• Oil and gas lease with Firebird Energy II for city-owned minerals

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request for a Specific Use Designation to allow alcohol sales at a nightclub, as well as several zone changes including MF-16 to O-1, AE to MH, and a PD amendment. They will also consider numerous final and preliminary plats for subdivisions and land replats across the city.

• Public hearing for Rockin Rodeo/Melcreek LP to sell all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at a nightclub on N. Big Spring Street near Palmer Drive.
• Zone change request by PJP Group to rezone 1.992 acres from MF-16 (multi-family) to O-1 (office) near Austin Street and Princeton Avenue.
• Zone change request by Michael Miller to rezone Lot 15, Timber Wolf Estates, from AE (Agricultural Estate) to MH (Manufactured Housing) on Jadan Kate Road.
• Zone change request by Gary Glasscock to amend the PD (Planned Development) for an office center on W. Illinois Avenue.
• Consent agenda includes final plats for Commerce Addition (0.96 acres), City View Acres (2.00 acres), and West 1788 Industrial Park (8.00 acres).

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation board will consider a $826,000 task order with MITRE Corporation for research and development supporting commercial space and high-speed flight operations in the Permian Basin. Also on the agenda are an amended economic development agreement with Midland Community College District and a promotional agreement with Higher Orbits Inc. The board will hear presentations on Watersong Nature Commons and transportation training, and will set meeting dates for 2026–2027. An executive session is planned for real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution authorizing Task Order No. 2 with MITRE Corporation for up to $826,000 for space and high-speed flight R&D
• Amended economic development agreement with Midland Community College District
• Promotional agreement with Higher Orbits Inc to advertise and publicize Midland
• Presentations on Watersong Nature Commons and Midland College Transportation Training
• Executive session for real property, personnel, and economic development discussions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zone changes and plat approvals. Key items include a request to rezone a 24.091-acre tract near I-20 and Rankin Highway from Regional Retail and Business Park to Business Park, and a request to rezone a 1.173-acre tract at North Main and Scharbauer to Local Retail. The commission will also consider multiple final plats for new subdivisions and reinstatements of preliminary plats.

• Public hearing for zone change of 24.091 acres at SW corner of I-20 and Rankin Highway from RR/BP to BP (item 13)
• Public hearing for zone change of 1.173 acres at NE corner of N Main and W Scharbauer from O-1 to LR (item 7)
• Public hearing for zone change from AE to MH on Lot 15 Timber Wolf Estates, north of Jadan Kate Road (item 9)
• Final plat for 91.9-acre Llano Estacado Estates at NW corner of E CR 140 and FM 1213 (item 3)
• Reinstatement of preliminary plat for 309.21-acre Vineyard Addition Section 13 West at Mockingbird and Avalon (item 15)

City Council

The Midland City Council will vote on a consent agenda including contracts for water reclamation optimization, road repairs, and equipment purchases. Second readings include zoning changes and a special exception for reduced lot size. Public hearings will consider specific use designations for alcohol sales at a hotel, movie theater, and bar, as well as auto sales.

• $2,035,448.24 sole-source contract for refurbishing Huber screening units at water reclamation facility
• $689,662.76 change order for North Fairgrounds Road paving project (Loop 250 to Mockingbird Lane)
• $746,230.00 for purchase of 1,000 residential/commercial and 5 construction refuse containers
• $412,956.00 for four mobile surveillance trailers and 22 cameras from Goview, LLC
• Permits for 11 oil and gas wells (Pioneer Natural Resources) with waiver of road repair agreement

The council approved a $412,956 contract for four mobile surveillance trailers and two pole‑mounted cameras. It also approved a $689,662.76 change order for the North Fairgrounds Road paving project, emergency sewer‑main repairs costing $136,513.19, and two special‑exception land‑use ordinances. A right‑of‑way license with COG Operating LLC was also authorized, with all votes unanimous.

• Approved $412,956 contract for mobile surveillance trailers and cameras (6‑0)
• Approved $689,662.76 change order for North Fairgrounds Road paving project (6‑0)
• Approved $136,513.19 emergency sewer‑main manhole repairs (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10685 special‑exception for 1.0‑acre tract (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10686 special‑exception for 3.919‑acre tract (6‑0)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way License (25‑329‑031) with COG Operating LLC (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of 1,080 fire department uniforms for $185,229.40 (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of utility tractor for $108,474.01 (consent agenda)

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold a special session to canvass the returns and officially declare the results of the November 4, 2025 general election for three city officers. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to canvass returns and declare results of the November 4, 2025 general election for three city officers

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider consent agenda items including final plat approvals for multiple subdivisions. Public hearings are scheduled for a zone change to modify a planned development for a shopping center, two requests for specific use designations to sell alcohol (one for a bar, one for a movie theatre), and a zone change from regional retail to single-family residential. Miscellaneous items include reinstatements of preliminary plats and approval of 2026 meeting dates.

• Public hearing on zone change from PD to amended PD for a shopping center on Tradewinds Boulevard
• Public hearing on Specific Use Designation for bar alcohol sales at North Lee Street and East Texas Avenue
• Public hearing on Specific Use Designation for movie theatre alcohol sales on West Loop 250 North
• Public hearing on zone change from RR to SF-3 at East Kentucky Avenue and South Lamesa Road
• Reinstatement of approved preliminary plat for Saddleback Estates Addition, Section 3

City Council

The City Council is meeting in special session at Hogan Park for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Courses at Hogan Park construction project. No ordinances or votes are scheduled; the meeting is solely for the groundbreaking event.

• Groundbreaking for the construction of the Courses at Hogan Park at 3600 N. Fairgrounds Road

The council convened a special session at Hogan Park Golf Course on November 6, 2025, and held a groundbreaking for the new courses. Mayor Lori Blong and council members gave remarks. The minutes record a resolution marked as passed and approved on November 18, 2025, but no specific policy or contract details were provided. The meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m.

• Resolution noted as passed and approved (recorded for November 18, 2025)

Midland Development Corporation

The regular meeting of the Midland Development Corporation Board scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zone changes, including a 71.18-acre tract from Agricultural Estate to Single-Family Dwelling District, and a 1.992-acre tract from Multiple-Family to Local Retail District. A specific use permit for automobile sales on North Midland Drive is also scheduled. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes and a final plat, while a preliminary plat for Northgate Addition is under miscellaneous business.

• Public hearing on zone change from AE to SF-3 for 71.18 acres at Occidental Pkwy and N. Fairgrounds Rd
• Public hearing on zone change from MF-16 to LR for 1.992 acres east of Austin St and Princeton Ave
• Public hearing on specific use designation for auto sales on east side of N. Midland Drive near Storey Ave
• Public hearing on zone change from PD to LR at Corporate Dr and Edwards St
• Consent agenda: Final plat of Westridge Park Addition, Section 59 at Champions Dr and Tradewinds Blvd

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session on October 29, 2025 at the Midland International Air & Space Port Terminal Building. The sole agenda item is a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the terminal building. No other business or decisions are listed.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Midland International Air & Space Port Terminal Building

The council convened a special session at the Midland International Air & Space Port. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the terminal expansion building. The council approved the meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded). The session adjourned at 11:13 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several large contracts, such as $2.99 million for police vehicles and $2.1 million for an interchange design. Second-reading ordinances include a new residential overlay district in southeast Midland, a rezoning to townhouse district, and changes to plat approval procedures. The council will also vote on appointing Nicholas Toulet-Crump as city attorney and authorizing negotiations of his employment agreement.

• Appointment of Nicholas Toulet-Crump as City Attorney and negotiation of his employment agreement
• Contract of $2,989,610.89 for 26 Chevrolet Tahoes, 5 Ford Explorers, and 6 Ford F150s for the Midland Police Department
• Economic development agreement of $1,668,754.00 for water infrastructure improvements on Loop 250 and Todd Road
• Professional services agreement of $2,099,100.00 for interchange design at County Road 1250 and State Highway 191
• Second reading of ordinance establishing Residential Overlay District 1 on 100.84 acres south of East Indiana Avenue, east of South Lincoln Street

The council unanimously approved a series of financial and development actions, including a $820,000 transit payment, a $2.99 million police vehicle purchase, and major water‑infrastructure agreements. Council also appointed Nicholas Toulet‑Crump as City Attorney and adopted a zoning map amendment. No motion was made on two extraterritorial plat proposals, so those items died.

• Approved $820,000 payment to Midland‑Odessa Urban Transit District (5‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved $2,989,610.89 purchase of police department vehicles (10‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved $1,668,754.00 economic development agreement for water infrastructure (115‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved $2,099,100.00 professional services agreement for interchange construction (116‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved $250,000 transfer from Rate Stabilization Fund to Firefighter Retirement Stability Fund (113‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved $18,000 and $5,000 donations for fire department gas monitors (114‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Nicholas Toulet‑Crump as City Attorney (16‑2025) – unanimous
• Approved amendment of zoning district map for 0.177‑acre tract (Ordinance 10673) – unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several final and preliminary plats for residential and industrial developments. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a zone change near I-20 and Rankin Highway and a request for alcohol sales at a hotel on Windhaven Drive.

• Zone change request for 24.091 acres at West Interstate 20 and Rankin Highway
• Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales at a hotel on Windhaven Drive
• Final Plat of Dahlia Warehouse District (131.00 acres) on North Farm to Market Road 1788
• Final Plat of Resilient Industrial Park (38.19 acres) at West County Road 49 and North County Road 1287
• Preliminary Plat of Mockingbird Ridge (302.39 acres) at North Fairgrounds Road and Firewheel Road

City Council

The City Council is holding a special session to attend the groundbreaking of the WCT Trailhead. The meeting will take place at the intersection of Arlington Road and Deauville Boulevard.

• Groundbreaking of the WCT Trailhead

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution opposing Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed rate change, alongside several large equipment purchases and oil well permits. Second readings and public hearings cover zoning changes, a pedestrian safety ordinance, and new oil drilling permits for Pioneer Natural Resources. The meeting also includes proclamations and a public hearing on a residential overlay district.

• Resolution to deny Oncor's electric rate increase, seeking reimbursement of rate case expenses (item 17)
• Purchase of a Spartan CAFS pumper fire truck for $1,816,713 (item 6)
• Ordinance prohibiting standing or walking in certain areas to reduce traffic fatalities (item 20)
• Issuance of permits to Pioneer Natural Resources for 11 oil and gas wells, with waived road repair agreements (items 13, 14)
• Selection of Teinert Construction as construction manager-at-risk for Beal Park Phase 2, pre-construction services not to exceed $15,000 (item 12)

The Midland City Council approved several multi‑million‑dollar equipment purchases, including a $1,816,713 fire‑pump, two ambulances, and a pavement‑marking truck. It also denied Oncor Electric Delivery’s rate‑change request and approved two zoning amendments. No action was taken on a preliminary plat for the LLANO ESTACADO ESTATES project.

• Approved $1,816,713 Spartan CAFS fire‑pump purchase (consent agenda)
• Approved $814,602 purchase of two ambulances (consent agenda)
• Approved $192,907.50 purchase of bunker coats and pants (consent agenda)
• Approved $1,081,956.58 purchase of thermoplastic pavement‑marking truck (consent agenda)
• Approved $123,823.14 maintenance license for utility billing system (consent agenda)
• Approved $101,203.77 maintenance license for water‑meter data system (consent agenda)
• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery rate‑change application (7‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment Ordinance 10670 rezoning Lot 1B to Regional Retail (7‑0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with only a closed executive session under Texas law. The council will deliberate personnel matters and the appointment and duties of the City Attorney. No public votes or action items are scheduled.

• Executive Session to discuss City Attorney appointment and duties under Texas Government Code § 551.074

City Council

The Midland City Council will meet in a special session on October 9, 2025 at 10:00 am. An executive session, closed to the public, is scheduled to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code § 551.074. The council will also deliberate the appointments and duties of the City Attorney. No other agenda items are listed.

• Personnel matters (Tex. Gov. Code § 551.074)
• Appointments and duties of the City Attorney

General

The Midland Spaceport Development Corporation board will consider approving minutes from June, receive an update on space-related activities at the Midland International Air & Space Port, and discuss the status of submissions to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund. No votes on contracts or funding amounts are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting
• Receive update on space activities at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Discuss status of submissions to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund

City Council

The Midland Development Corporation Board will consider three resolutions: a water infrastructure agreement with the City for improvements on Loop 250 and Todd Road, a $2,099,100 professional services contract with Kimley-Horn for an interchange at County Road 1250 and State Highway 191, and a $96,184.54 grant payment to UTPB for an incubator and makerspace. The board will also hear presentations on infrastructure partnerships and the August economic development activity report, then enter closed session to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution authorizing an economic development agreement for water infrastructure improvements on State Highway Loop 250 and Todd Road
• Resolution authorizing a $2,099,100 professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for an interchange at County Road 1250 and State Highway 191
• Resolution authorizing $96,184.54 payment to University of Texas of the Permian Basin under an Incubator and Makerspace Grant Agreement
• Presentation on current and proposed infrastructure partnerships between the City of Midland and MDC
• Presentation of the August 2025 economic development activity report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on a proposed Residential Overlay District (Chapter 1b) that would allow SF-3 development on an approximate 100.84-acre area south of East Indiana Avenue, east of South Lincoln Street, north of Cloverdale Road, and west of South Fairgrounds Road. They will also consider multiple zone changes, specific use permits for alcohol sales, and final plat approvals for subdivisions including Supreme Industrial Park and Dahlia Warehouse District.

• Public hearing on ordinance adding Chapter 1b (Residential Overlay District Number 1) to City Code, affecting ~100.84 acres near East Indiana Avenue and South Fairgrounds Road, with a maximum fine of $2,000 for violations, effective Nov 1, 2025.
• Public hearing on zone change from O-1 to TH (Townhouse) on a 0.177-acre tract on Preston Drive east of Sunburst Drive.
• Public hearing on zone change from MF-16 to RR (Regional Retail) on a 1.992-acre tract at Austin Street and Princeton Avenue.
• Public hearing for Specific Use Designation with Term for on-premises alcohol sales at a Special Event Center on West Wadley Avenue and North Midkiff Road.
• Motion to approve Final Plat of Supreme Industrial Park (38.02 acres) on West County Road 148 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

City Council

The Midland City Council is holding a special meeting with only one item: an executive session closed to the public to deliberate the appointment and duties of the City Attorney under state personnel law. No other public business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss appointment and duties of the City Attorney (Texas Government Code §551.074)

City Council

The Midland City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $9.78M contract for Hogan Park Quail Course renovation, a $3.3M purchase of drinking water chemicals, and several oil and gas drilling permits. Second readings will finalize a new city fee schedule effective Oct 1 and zoning changes for a movie theater alcohol permit and residential rezonings. Public hearings will consider two retail rezoning proposals and a new ordinance to prohibit standing in certain street areas to reduce traffic fatalities. The council will also hold a closed executive session on legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• $9,781,555.62 contract for Hogan Park Quail Course renovation to Mid-America Golf and Landscape, Inc.
• $3,303,414.10 for annual supply of drinking water treatment chemicals.
• Second reading of ordinance adopting a new city fee schedule effective October 1, 2025.
• Public hearing on ordinance prohibiting standing, walking, or remaining in certain street areas to reduce pedestrian fatalities.
• Second reading to grant a specific use designation for alcohol sales in a movie theater on West Loop 250 North.

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a $3.3 M chemicals purchase and a $9.78 M contract to renovate the Hogan Park quail course. It also approved amendments to economic development and lease agreements with AST & Science, LLC. Oil and gas drilling permits were granted for COG Operating, LLC and Pioneer Natural Resources, waiving road‑repair agreements. A $400,000 allocation was adopted for the Compass 06 street‑paving project.

• Approved consent agenda items 4‑22 (excluding 6,10,11,13‑16,18) – unanimous
• Approved $3,303,414.10 chemicals purchase for drinking water – unanimous
• Approved $9,781,555.62 Hogan Park Quail Course renovation contract and $500,000 project expenses – unanimous
• Approved amendment to economic development agreement with AST & Science, LLC (5‑0‑1, one abstain)
• Approved amendment to commercial lease with AST & Science, LLC for 2908 Enterprise Lane (5‑0‑1, one abstain)
• Approved oil‑gas well permit for COG Operating, LLC, waiving road‑repair agreement (5‑1)
• Approved permits for Pioneer Natural Resources to drill five wells, waiving road‑repair agreement (5‑1)
• Approved $400,000 allocation to Compass 06 street‑paving project – unanimous

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold a closed executive session to consider the appointment of a new City Attorney and define the role's responsibilities. This is a personnel matter under Texas Government Code § 551.074. No other public agenda items are listed.

• Appointment and duties of the City Attorney (executive session, personnel matter)

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a resolution to ratify the increase in property tax revenue that is reflected in the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. The action is listed under the Budget & Tax Rate agenda item. No other matters are detailed on the agenda.

• Resolution to ratify property tax revenue increase for FY 2025‑2026 budget

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and a tax rate increase, with the median homestead property tax bill estimated to rise from $922.41 to $924.16. The consent agenda includes a $38.6 million terminal modernization at Midland International Air & Space Port, a $9 million Briarwood Avenue Phase II project, and an amendment to the Beal Park renovation for $2.66 million. Several zoning changes and oil and gas well permits are also up for discussion and public comment.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate increase (median bill to $924.16)
• $38,577,000 contract for Terminal Modernization and Expansion at Midland International Air & Space Port
• $9,020,270 contract for Briarwood Avenue Phase II project, plus $1.8 million contingency
• Amendment to professional services for Beal Park renovation, new total $2,660,750
• Public hearings on five oil and gas well permits by Pioneer Natural Resources near State Highway 349

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to convene an executive session, closed to the public, to deliberate the appointment and duties of the City Attorney, as permitted under Texas Government Code §551.074 (Personnel Matters). No other items are on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss appointment and duties of the City Attorney

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation board will consider adopting a new incentives matrix and guidelines for evaluating future economic development projects. They will also vote on an $80,000 consultant services agreement with The Perryman Group for economic indices and reports, and an economic development agreement with MOTRAN Alliance, Inc. Presentations include updates from MOTRAN, the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and MODE Communications. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and economic development negotiations.

• Adoption of incentives matrix and guidelines for future projects (Item 7)
• Resolution for $80,000 consultant agreement with The Perryman Group (Item 9)
• Economic development agreement with MOTRAN Alliance, Inc. (Item 8)
• Amendments to lease and economic development agreements with AST & Science, LLC (Items 10-11)
• Executive session for real property and economic development negotiations (Item 13)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests by Jorge Chavez to rezone lots from multi-family to single-family districts, a request for alcohol sales at a movie theater, and several other zone changes and plats. The consent agenda includes approval of final plats for Midland Lee High School Addition (116.68 acres), Midland High Addition (113.80 acres), and Mockingbird Ridge Section 16 (14.77 acres). Miscellaneous items include preliminary plats for large tracts in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, such as the Dahlia Warehouse District (131 acres).

• Two zone changes by Jorge Chavez from MF-22 to SF-3 on South Webster Street and South Madison Street.
• Specific Use Designation for sale of all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at a Movie Theatre by Cinergy 108, LLC on West Loop 250 North.
• Final plat of Midland Lee High School Addition (116.68 acres) near Tradewinds Boulevard and Thomason Drive.
• Final plat of Midland High Addition (113.80 acres) near North Fairgrounds Road and East Wadley Avenue.
• Preliminary plat of Dahlia Warehouse District (131 acres) on North FM 1788 in extraterritorial jurisdiction.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It approved final plats for the Midland Lee High School addition, Midland High addition, and Mockingbird Ridge. It also approved several zone‑change requests, including two MF‑22 to SF‑3 changes and a specific‑use designation for a movie theatre. The commission denied an amendment to ordinance No. 10619 and deferred a zone‑change request for Vineyard Reserve.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Midland Lee High School Addition (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Midland High Addition (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Mockingbird Ridge (7-0)
• Approved Zone Change for Jorge Chavez (Lot 8A, Greenwood Addition) from MF‑22 to SF‑3 (7-0)
• Approved Zone Change for Jorge Chavez (Lot 4, Park Avenue Heights) from MF‑22 to SF‑3 (7-0)
• Deferred Zone Change for Vineyard Reserve (7-0)
• Denied amendment to ordinance No. 10619 (4-3)

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent items including audit services, shuttle bus purchase, airport infrastructure contracts, and two FAA grants totaling over $18 million for terminal modernization. Second readings and public hearings involve several zoning changes: a specific use for a bar, rezoning for retail, a 302-acre housing development, and a right-of-way vacation. The council also considers capital improvements agreements with Midland ISD worth about $18.1 million and a sign permit appeal.

• Two FAA grants totaling $18,264,531 for construction phase of terminal modernization at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Contract award of $1,631,900 to TEC Excavation for airport wastewater lift station replacement
• Interlocal agreement with Midland County to receive $2,500,000 for widening Briarwood Avenue from SH 158 to Avalon Drive
• Capital improvements agreements with Midland ISD: $11,498,873.76 for Lee High Addition and $6,628,496 for Midland High Addition
• Second reading: specific use designation for bar with on-premises alcohol sales at West Montgomery Avenue and Rankin Highway

The council authorized the City Manager and Interim City Attorney to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for $10,264,531 to fund the construction phase of the Midland International Airport terminal modernization. It also approved an $8 M FAA grant for the same project, a $2.5 M interlocal agreement to widen Briarwood Avenue, and several contracts and ordinances, all passing unanimously.

• Approved audit services contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP (item 085‑2025) – unanimous AYE vote
• Amended authorized representatives for Texas Local Government Investment Pool (item 2025‑116) – unanimous AYE vote
• Approved purchase of two Ford Starcraft Allstar E350 shuttle buses for $255,734.00 (item 2025‑117) – unanimous AYE vote
• Awarded TEC Excavation, Inc. contract for airport wastewater lift station replacement $1,631,900 plus $244,785 contingencies (item 2025‑118) – unanimous AYE vote
• Approved contract with Decor IQ, LLC for permanent expandable tree lighting at the airport $129,065.41 (item 2025‑119) – unanimous AYE vote
• Authorized execution of FAA grant agreement for $8,000,000 construction phase of terminal modernization (item 087‑2025) – unanimous AYE vote
• Authorized execution of FAA grant agreement for $10,264,531 construction phase of terminal modernization (item 088‑2025) – unanimous AYE vote
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Midland County to construct and widen Briarwood Avenue, receiving $2,500,000 from the county (item 090‑2025) – unanimous AYE vote

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its August 4, 2025 meeting. It will adopt a final plat for the West Fork Addition and hold public hearings on final plats for Grafaland and West Way Addition, a specific‑use alcohol‑sale request at Claydesta Plaza, and a 302.39‑acre zone change for a housing development. The commission will also consider preliminary plats for Original Town Addition, Hogan Subdivision, Melody Acres, Resilient Industrial Park, West 191 Industrial Park Addition, and Crossroads Addition.

• Approve Final Plat of West Fork Addition, Section 5 (Lots 10 & 12, Block 1)
• Approve Final Plat of Grafaland, Section 8 (Lot 1A, Block 23)
• Public hearing on Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales at Claydesta Plaza, Lot 2, Block 6
• Public hearing on zone change for a 302.39‑acre housing development (Maverick Engineering/Betenbough Homes)
• Approve Preliminary Plat of Original Town Addition, Section 31 (Lot 1A, Block 35 and Lots 3‑12)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting and approved several development actions. These included final plats for Grafaland and West Way, a specific use designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at Claydesta Plaza, and a zone change for a 302.39‑acre tract in District 1. The commission also approved multiple preliminary plats for Original Town, Hogan Subdivision, Melody Acres, Resilient Industrial Park, West 191 Industrial Park, and Crossroads. All motions passed with the commissioners voting aye (one abstention on the West Way plat).

• Approved August 4 meeting minutes (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of Grafaland, Section 8 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of West Way, Section 6 (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Specific Use Designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at Claydesta Plaza (7‑0‑0)
• Approved zone change for 302.39‑acre tract in District 1 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Original Town Addition, Section 31 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Hogan Subdivision, Section 2 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Resilient Industrial Park (7‑0‑0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a resolution to record a vote on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2025-2026, establish a public hearing date, set record vote dates, and direct the city manager to post required notices. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-115: set proposed ad valorem tax rate for FY 2025-2026, schedule a public hearing, and establish record vote dates

The council voted to approve Resolution No. 2025‑115, which records a vote on a proposal to consider an ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026, sets dates for a public hearing and a record vote, and directs the city manager to post the required notices. The motion was moved by John Norman, seconded by Jack Ladd, and passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-115 (ad valorem tax rate proposal) (7-0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a consent agenda including resolutions on the FY2025-2026 budget for the Midland Development Corporation, a new purchasing policy, and multiple infrastructure contracts. Second readings and public hearings address zoning changes for alcohol sales and residential rezonings. A key item is a resolution calling a city election for three officials and amending council district boundaries.

• Resolution calling an election for three city officials and amending city and council district boundaries (item 15).
• Contract for $1,297,456 for the Bush Commemorative Center roofing project (item 12).
• Permits for Pioneer Natural Resources to drill six oil and gas wells near State Highway 349 and Occidental Parkway (item 17).
• Second reading to rezone a property at West Texas Avenue and North I Street from Local Retail to allow alcohol sales at a retail store (item 24).
• Professional services agreement for Phase 1 of the Wildcatter Trail – Champions Project with Dunaway Associates, LLC up to $640,600 (item 7).

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several professional services agreements, a $339,928 purchase of network switches, a $1,297,456 roofing contract for the Bush Memorial Center, and other contracts. Individual items approved were the Midland Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget (6‑1 vote), a new purchasing policy lowering the threshold to $100,000 (7‑0), a $229,730 purchase of a dump truck, a $640,600 Wildcatter Trail services contract, specifications for the Beal Park Phase 2 CM‑at‑Risk project, and a $241,346 GPS paving system contract (each 7‑0). No motions were denied, and one item (decorative lighting contract) was pulled for staff review with no action taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 3a‑22 (multiple contracts and resolutions) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑091 (MDC FY 2025‑2026 budget) – vote 6‑1
• Approved new purchasing policy (Resolution 2025‑101) – vote 7‑0
• Approved purchase of 2026 International HV507 dump truck – vote 7‑0
• Approved Wildcatter Trail Phase 1 services contract – vote 7‑0
• Approved specifications for CM‑at‑Risk services for Beal Park Phase 2 – vote 7‑0
• Approved GPS paving system contract with Geoshack – vote 7‑0

Midland Development Corporation

The regular meeting of the Midland Development Corporation scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a 0.96-acre tract on West Wall Street from Regional Retail to Commercial for Planet Paintless. The consent agenda includes final plats for several subdivisions, including the 236.34-acre Sheriff Gary Painter Subdivision and the IDEA Henry School Addition. Commissioners will also consider a preliminary plat for Midland Heights Addition and a 30-day extension for Crossroads Addition.

• Public hearing on zone change from RR (Regional Retail) to C (Commercial) for Planet Paintless on West Wall Street (District 2)
• Final plat approval for Sheriff Gary Painter Subdivision (236.34 acres) at East County Road 110 and South County Road 1140 (extraterritorial jurisdiction)
• Final plat approval for IDEA Henry School Addition (26.86 acres) at Briarwood Avenue and Navasota Drive (District 4)
• Final plat approval for Timber Wolf Estates, Section 2, replat of 2 acres at Jadan Kate Road and Elkins Road (District 1)
• Preliminary plat approval for Midland Heights Addition, Section 6, at Connell Street and West New Jersey Avenue (District 2)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and approved final plats for the IDEA Henry School Addition, Timber Wolf Estates, Buckeye Addition, and Arkose Subdivision. It also approved a zone change from Regional Retail to Commercial for a 0.96‑acre parcel, a preliminary plat for Midland Heights Addition with staff conditions, and a 30‑day extension for the Crossroads Addition preliminary plat. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of IDEA Henry School Addition (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Timber Wolf Estates (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Buckeye Addition (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Arkose Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved zone change to Commercial for 0.96‑acre parcel (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Midland Heights Addition with conditions (7-0)
• Approved 30‑day extension for Preliminary Plat of Crossroads Addition (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed electric rate change to allow time for study and negotiation. Other major items include contracts for a $1.5M video board at Momentum Bank Ballpark, preliminary approval of two large residential subdivisions (Legacy High and Midland High additions), and a raw water supply contract with the Colorado River Municipal Water District. Public hearings are scheduled for several zoning changes, including alcohol sales at a special events center and a retail store.

• $1.5M contract for new video board at Momentum Bank Ballpark plus $151,951 in project costs
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Electric's July 31 rate change and negotiate with steering committee
• Preliminary plats for Legacy High Addition (116.68 acres) and Midland High Addition (113.80 acres)
• Raw water supply contract with Colorado River Municipal Water District
• $400,000 Abell-Hanger Foundation grant for Beal Park ranch house upgrades

The City Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $1,519,399 video board installation at Momentum Bank Ballpark. It also approved a $666,205.90 contract with Motive Technologies and a $614,146.88 purchase of Nutanix servers. The council deferred the Midland Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget and approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 10650 to rezone a lot. All other consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items 3‑17 (excluding 4,5,7,10) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑087 for $666,205.90 contract with Motive Technologies – vote 6‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑088 for $614,146.88 Nutanix servers purchase – vote 6‑0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑090 for $1,519,399 video board at Momentum Bank Ballpark – vote 5‑0‑1 (AYE 5, Abstain 1)
• Deferred Resolution 2025‑091 (Midland Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget) – vote 4‑2
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10650 (rezone lot 14, block 22) – vote 6‑0
• Approved multiple resolutions and motions (items 6,8,9,11‑17) as part of consent agenda – vote 6‑0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change requests and a specific use designation for alcohol sales. The body will also consider several final and preliminary plats for local developments.

• Zone change request from Planned Development to Local Retail at Beal Parkway and Thomason Drive
• Specific Use Designation for on-premises alcoholic beverage sales at West Texas Avenue and North I Street
• Zone change request from Commercial to Single-Family Dwelling at South Stonewall Street and East Indiana Avenue
• Final Plat of Lone Star Business Park, Section 5 at North State Highway 349 and Maverick Lane
• Final Plat of Garrett Place Addition, Section 8 at Elizabeth Avenue and South Clark Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plats for Lone Star Business Park (Section 5) and Garrett Place Addition (Section 8). It also approved a zone change from Planned Development to Local Retail for a lot in Wilshire Park, a specific‑use designation for on‑premises alcohol sales in West End, a preliminary plat for The Bedford Place (Section 3), and a zone change from Commercial to Single‑Family Dwelling for a lot in Greenwood. All motions passed with all present commissioners voting aye.

• Approved Final Plat of Lone Star Business Park, Section 5 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Garrett Place Addition, Section 8 (unanimous)
• Approved zone change PD → LR for Lot 1, Block 104A, Wilshire Park (unanimous)
• Approved specific‑use designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at Lot 14, Block 22, West End (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of The Bedford Place, Section 3 (unanimous)
• Approved zone change C → SF‑3 for Lot 12, Block 9, Greenwood (unanimous)

Midland Spaceport Development Corporation

The Midland Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on local space activities and research fund submissions.

• Approval of June 5, 2025, board minutes
• Update on space-related activities at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Discussion on Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund submissions

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two proposals from Pioneer Natural Resources to drill a total of 11 oil and gas wells near State Highway 349 and Occidental Parkway. They will also take second-reading votes on three alcohol-sales zoning changes, a tax increment reinvestment zone plan, and consider consent items including a $263,550 HVAC contract at Momentum Bank Ballpark and an interlocal agreement with UTPB for business development.

• Public hearing for 11 oil and gas well permits by Pioneer Natural Resources (items 11 & 12)
• Second reading for a specific use permit allowing a bar at 75 feet north of West Missouri Avenue on South A Street
• Second reading for a specific use permit allowing alcohol sales at a special events center at East Scharbauer Drive and North Tyler Street
• Consent agenda: $263,550 contract for two AAON HVAC units at Momentum Bank Ballpark clubhouse
• Public hearing to rezone Lot 14, Block 22, West End Addition from O-1 to LR at West Texas Avenue and North I Street

The council approved the consent agenda, including an interlocal agreement between the Midland Development Corporation and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Ordinances 10646, 10647, and 10650 amending the zoning map were each approved on second or first reading. A motion to defer the first reading of Ordinance 10649 was adopted. Items 2025‑086, 10648, and the oil‑gas well permit proposals were pulled or received no action.

• Approved consent agenda items 4‑6, including interlocal agreement (6‑0)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10646 (zoning specific‑use designation) (6‑0)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10647 (zoning specific‑use designation) (6‑0)
• Approved first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10650 (zoning rezoning) (6‑0)
• Deferred first reading of Ordinance No. 10649 (zoning specific‑use designation) (6‑0)
• No action taken on Resolution 2025‑086 (HVAC contract) – item pulled by staff
• No action taken on Ordinance No. 10648 (TIRZ 2 financing plan) – item pulled by staff
• No action taken on oil‑and‑gas well permit proposals 069‑2025 and 070‑2025 (public hearing only)

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation Board will meet on July 8, 2025, at the Midland Chamber of Commerce board room (303 West Wall Street, Suite 200) and via Zoom. It will discuss and potentially adopt an incentives matrix and guidelines for evaluating and administering future economic development projects. The meeting will include a closed executive session to discuss attorney‑conflict matters, real‑property transactions, and economic‑development negotiations and incentives.

• Adopt proposed incentives matrix and guidelines for future economic development projects
• Executive session (Section 551.071) to discuss a matter where the corporation’s attorney duty conflicts with Chapter 551
• Executive session (Section 551.072) to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Executive session (Section 551.087) to discuss business prospects, possible incentives, and contract compliance for projects near Midland

Midland Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will consider the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the allocation of sales tax revenues for infrastructure. The board will also discuss a partnership with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin to promote business development.

• Approval of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget
• Designation of 35% of FY 2024-2025 sales tax revenues for infrastructure improvement projects
• Interlocal agreement with University of Texas of the Permian Basin for city advertising and business development
• June 2025 economic development activity report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zone change to a local retail district and a specific use designation for a bar. The body will also consider multiple preliminary and final plats for various additions and subdivisions across the city.

• Public hearing for Tyler Pace Snelson to change zoning from O-1 Office District to LR Local Retail District at West Texas Avenue and North I Street
• Public hearing for Rusell Hoffman for a specific use designation to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at West Montgomery Avenue and Rankin Highway
• Preliminary Plat of Legacy High Addition (116.68 acres) near Tradewinds Boulevard and Thomason Drive
• Preliminary Plat of Midland High Addition (113.80 acres) near North Fairgrounds Road and East Wadley Avenue
• Final Plat of Entrada Business Park Addition, Section 5 (8.87 acres) on West County Road 133

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a series of final and preliminary plats covering multiple districts, including large land tracts and replatting of existing blocks. It also approved a specific‑use designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at a bar in Lindsay Acres. All motions passed with all present commissioners voting aye and no nay votes.

• Approved Final Plat of Entrada Business Park Addition, Section 5 (8.87‑acre tract)
• Approved Final Plat of Midland Freshman Addition (replat of multiple blocks and tracts)
• Approved Final Plat of Original Town, Section 28 (replat of lots and alley right‑of‑ways)
• Approved Specific Use Designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at Lot 11, Block 1, Lindsay Acres
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Southern Addition, Section 34 (replat of Lots 6‑9, Block 121)
• Approved Final Plat of West Midland Addition, Section 3 (replat of Lot 13/14 and resurvey)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Legacy High Addition (116.68‑acre tract)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Midland High Addition (113.80‑acre tract)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning changes, including a 90.43-acre preliminary plat and specific use designations for alcohol sales. The body is also reviewing various service contracts and equipment purchases for city departments.

• Contract renewal with Azteca Systems, LLC for $140,060.74
• Purchase of a Genie S-85 XC telescopic boom lift for $184,989.00
• Acceptance of $150,000.00 donation from Bustin' for Badges for police equipment
• Public hearings for alcohol sale designations at South A Street and East Scharbauer Drive
• Proposed ordinance limiting affirmative defenses for weeds under 12 inches and brush under two feet

The Midland City Council unanimously approved several resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases, accepted state health‑fund reimbursements, accepted a $150,000 police equipment donation, and gave final approval to six development‑related ordinances changing zoning and granting special exceptions.

• Approved 2025‑080 resolution authorizing a one‑year renewal of a sole‑source contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for CityWorks software at a cost of $140,060.74 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑081 resolution authorizing purchase of a Genie S‑85 XC telescopic boom lift from Monmouth Solutions, Inc. for $184,989.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑084 resolution authorizing utility easement and right‑of‑way for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and appropriating $14,436.39 for the Vehicle Parking P6 project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑085 resolution authorizing a letter of intention for the HUD Home Investment Partnership Program and a one‑time city supplement of $160,474.48 (unanimous)
• Approved 063‑2025 motion to accept $105,462.00, $150,358.00 and $111,630.00 reimbursement funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for public‑health emergency preparedness, immunization, and local health services (unanimous)
• Approved 064‑2025 motion accepting a $150,000 donation from the Bustin' for Badges fundraising project for police equipment and appropriating the funds (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10640 amending Title VIII of the City Code to limit affirmative defenses for weeds and brush (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10641 amending the zoning map to rezone Lot 1, Block 6, Westridge Park Addition from Planned Development to Office District (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event is located at the intersection of Interstate 20 and South Midkiff Road.

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Midkiff Bridge

City Council

The Midland City Council will meet in a special session on June 24, 2025 at the Doug Russell Aquatic Center. The agenda consists solely of a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the new Aquatic Center. No votes or actions will be taken on any matter.

• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the new Doug Russell Aquatic Center at 900 Midland Drive

The council convened a special session on June 24, 2025 at the Doug Russell Aquatic Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new aquatic center was held, and the council took no vote or action on the matter. The meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.

City Council

The Midland City Council convened a special session and held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the new Doug Russell Aquatic Center. Council members and staff spoke about the renovation project and its timeline. The council took no vote or action on the matter and adjourned the meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will approve several final plats for new residential and industrial developments, including Belmont Addition, West 191 Industrial Park, Mockingbird Ridge, Nomad RV Park, and Southwest Crossing. It will also consider two specific‑use designation requests that would permit on‑premises alcohol sales—one for a bar in the West End Addition and another for a Special Events Center in the Lynside Neighborhood. Additionally, the commission will adopt the minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the June 2, 2025 Planning and Zoning meeting.
• Approve Final Plat of Belmont Addition (replat of Lot 11 and part of Lot 10, east side of South Colorado Street).
• Approve Final Plat of West 191 Industrial Park (15.44‑acre tract north of State Highway 191).
• Public hearing on a Specific Use Designation for a bar (North 65 ft of Lots 10‑12, Block 15, West End Addition).
• Public hearing on a Specific Use Designation for a Special Events Center (Lot 1, Block 10, Lynside Neighborhood).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved multiple final plats for new developments and two specific-use designations for alcohol sales. All motions passed unanimously with seven votes in favor and no opposition. No public comments were made on the items presented.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2025 (consent agenda) – vote 7-0
• Approved Final Plat of Belmont Addition, Section 27 – vote 7-0
• Approved Final Plat of West 191 Industrial Park, Section 16 – vote 7-0
• Approved Final Plat of Mockingbird Ridge, Section 15 – vote 7-0
• Approved Final Plat of Nomad RV Park (pulled from consent agenda) – vote 7-0
• Approved Final Plat of Southwest Crossing, Section 22 – vote 7-0
• Approved Specific Use Designation for LaTrisha Satterwhite bar (North 65 ft of Lots 10‑12) – vote 7-0
• Approved Specific Use Designation for Bertha Ramirez Special Events Center – vote 7-0

City Council

The council will adopt the minutes from the May 27 regular session and vote on several resolutions, including a $228,489 contract for a restroom facility at Dunagan Park and a city‑wide pavement marking contract not to exceed $500,000. It will also approve contracts for EMS debt‑collection services and a master interlocal agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative. Additionally, the council will consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments and special exceptions during second readings and public hearings.

• Resolution 2025‑078: award city‑wide pavement marking contract up to $500,000
• Resolution 2025‑077: approve $228,489 restroom facility contract for Dunagan Park
• Resolution 2025‑079: award EMS Management & Consultants contract for ambulance debt collection
• Motion 055‑2025: authorize master interlocal agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative
• Ordinance 10619: amend zoning to allow alcohol lounge on West Wall Street

The council approved a $500,000 contract for citywide pavement marking and adopted several contracts for park restrooms, EMS billing, and a purchasing cooperative. It also passed four zoning ordinances that allow new alcohol‑related uses on specific parcels. All actions were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑078 awarding up to $500,000 contract to Linear Traffic Markings LLC (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑077 contract for restroom facility at Dunagan Park, $228,489 (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑079 contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. for EMS debt‑collection services (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)
• Approved Motion 055‑2025 master interlocal agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10619 amending zoning to allow an alcohol lounge on lots 10‑12, Block 61 (AYE: 6, ABSTAIN: 1, NAY: none)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10633 amending zoning to allow a bar on Lot 13, Block 61 (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10634 amending zoning to allow alcohol sales in a bookstore on Lot 2, Block 1 (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10636 amending zoning to allow restaurant alcohol sales on tract in Block 39 (AYE: all 7, NAY: none)

Midland Spaceport Development Corporation

The Midland Spaceport Development Corporation board will elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes. They will receive an update on space activities and discuss submissions to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF). The board will also consider including space-related infrastructure improvements in the Midland International Air & Space Port Masterplan and review monitoring practices for such construction.

• Motion to elect officers of the MSDC
• Update from Midland Development Corporation on space activities at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Discussion of submissions to the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF)
• Discussion of potential space-related infrastructure improvements in the Midland International Air & Space Port Masterplan
• Discussion of practices and rules for monitoring space-related infrastructure construction

Midland Development Corporation

The board will vote on a resolution authorizing a landlord lien waiver and consent to removal of personal property involving Castelion Corporation and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. They will also receive a presentation on Todd Drive interchange improvements and an economic development activity report for May 2025. The chairman will update on past agreements and upcoming community events. An executive session is planned to discuss real property acquisition and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution authorizing landlord lien waiver between MDC, Castelion Corporation, and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
• Presentation from the City of Midland on Todd Drive interchange improvements
• Update from board chairman on previously executed agreements and future community events
• Presentation on May 2025 economic development activity report from the executive director
• Discussion and action on scheduling a special board meeting in June or July 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request by EOG Resources to rezone a lot from Planned Development to Office District, and on two applications for bar alcohol permits. They will also consider a zone change from multi-family to single-family for three lots near North Madison Street. Consent items include several final plats, and miscellaneous items include preliminary plats for Elevate Church, Supreme Industrial Park, and other additions.

• Public hearing on zone change from PD to O-1 for EOG Resources at Thomason Dr and Tradewinds Blvd
• Public hearing on Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales in a bar at Lindsay Acres (Montgomery Ave and Rankin Hwy)
• Public hearing on Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales in a bar at VFW (Taylor Ave and Wayside Dr)
• Public hearing on zone change from MF-22 to SF-3 for three lots on N Madison St
• Preliminary plat of Elevate Church (27.06 acres) on Occidental Pkwy

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to defer the specific‑use bar request from Rusell Hoffman due to parking issues. It approved a similar bar request from Tall City Post VFW 7208. The commission also approved two zone‑change requests and several final and preliminary plat approvals, all passing unanimously or with only an abstention.

• Deferred Rusell Hoffman specific‑use bar request (6‑0)
• Approved Tall City Post VFW 7208 specific‑use bar request (6‑0)
• Approved zone change for Wallace Design Collective (EOG Resources) from PD to Office District (6‑0)
• Approved zone change for Obsidian Realty from MF‑22 to SF‑3 (6‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of Redneck Retreat (6‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of Westlake Addition (6‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of Barrera Addition (6‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Timber Wolf Estates (5‑0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board of Directors will meet to consider adopting a final Project Plan and Financing Plan, which will then require City Council approval. The board will also appoint a chair and vice chair, receive a budget update, and set future meeting dates.

• Motion approving appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Financial update on current TIRZ No. 2 revenue collections
• Review and adoption of final TIRZ No. 2 Project Plan and Financing Plan (subject to City Council final approval)
• Motion approving future regular board meeting dates and times

City Council

The City Council of Midland, Texas will hold a special session on May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the basement conference room of City Hall. The agenda contains only the statutory notice and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

TIRZ 2 Board

The TIRZ No. 2 Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair, receive a financial update on current revenue collections, approve future meeting dates, and consider adopting the final Project Plan and Financing Plan, subject to City Council approval.

• Approval of Chair and Vice Chair appointments
• Budget update on current revenue collections for TIRZ No. 2
• Motion approving future regular Board meeting dates
• Review and adoption of final TIRZ No. 2 Project Plan and Financing Plan

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board met in regular session on May 28, 2025 at Midland City Hall. Commissioners present were Abraham Bejil, Robin Poole, Dianne Anderson, Scott Lynch, Jack Ladd, Brian Stubbs, and Charlene McBride; Lori Blong was absent. The agenda listed items such as appointing a Chair and Vice Chair, a budget update, future meeting dates, and reviewing the final project and financing plan, but the minutes contain no recorded approvals, votes, or other actions.

City Council

The City Council will discuss various zoning changes, including residential and commercial rezonings and a city boundary extension. The body is also considering an ordinance to allow third-party organizations to conduct construction plan reviews and inspections.

• Two traffic control contracts for West Texas Barricades, LLC and FC Traffic Control, Inc. not to exceed $150,000 per term
• Agreement with Axim Geospatial, LLC for ArcGIS utility network services costing $169,043.43
• Ordinance to establish third-party plan review and inspection procedures for construction projects
• Public hearing for a specific use designation at West Wall Street and South Carrizo Street for the sale of alcoholic beverages
• Rezoning of a 29.19-acre tract on Cholla Road to Light Industrial District

The Midland City Council approved the Funding Soundness Restoration Plan for the Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund and adopted several resolutions selecting engineering firms, authorizing a GIS services agreement, releasing a utility easement, and extending traffic‑control contracts. It also approved a commercial hangar lease, amended an economic‑development agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods, and passed final readings of multiple zoning‑map ordinances, including a 5.57‑acre rezoning to Regional Retail.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑072 Funding Soundness Restoration Plan for firemen fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑074 selecting on‑call engineering support firms for Utilities Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑075 GIS ArcGIS utility network services agreement for $169,043.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑076 release of 0.170‑acre utility easement in Mustang Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑073 two on‑call temporary traffic‑control contracts, each up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Motion 050‑2025 commercial hangar lease with Starfighters International for 33,700 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved Motion 051‑2025 amendment to economic‑development agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods (5 Aye, 2 Nay)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance 10618 rezoning 5.57‑acre tract to Regional Retail (6 Aye, 1 Nay)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change from Light Industrial to Commercial at the northeast corner of East Texas Avenue and North Mineola Street, and on four requests for Specific Use Designations to allow on-premises alcohol sales at a bookstore, a special event center, and a bar. The commission will also consider preliminary and final plats for several subdivisions, including a 16.50-acre tract on Todd Road and a 3.579-acre tract at West County Road 60 and West State Highway 158.

• Zone change from LI (Light Industrial) to C (Commercial) for Lot 2, Block 44, Original Town, at East Texas Avenue and North Mineola Street
• Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales in a bookstore at Spring Park Drive near Edwards Street (Megan Dixon)
• Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales in a special event center on Elkins Road north of Evans Lane (Steve Jeter)
• Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales in a bar at West Wall Street and South Carrizo Street (237 West Wall, LLC)
• Preliminary Plat of Plainsview Estates, a 16.50-acre tract on the east side of Todd Road, north of East County Road 77

The commission unanimously approved a final plat for the Bankhead Addition and several specific‑use designations for alcohol sales in a bookstore, a special‑event center, and a bar. It also approved a zone change from Light Industrial to Commercial for a property on East Tejas Avenue, and preliminary plats for Green Hill Terrace, T&J Addition, and Plainsview Estates. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote and no opposition.

• Approved Final Plat of Bankhead Addition (0.994‑acre) (5-0)
• Approved Specific Use Designation for Megan Dixon bookstore (alcohol sales) (5-0)
• Approved Specific Use Designation for Steve Jeter special‑event center (alcohol sales) (5-0)
• Approved Zone Change from Light Industrial to Commercial for QSW & Construction (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Green Hill Terrace (5-0)
• Approved Specific Use Designation for 237 West Wall, LLC bar (alcohol sales) (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of T&J Addition (3.579‑acre) (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Plainsview Estates (16.50‑acre) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several high-value contracts for utilities and waste management. The meeting includes second readings for multiple zoning changes and public hearings on housing fund amendments and additional rezonings.

• Contract for solids handling improvements project with Dowtech Specialty Contractors, Inc. for $3,735,304.00
• Purchase of eight refuse trucks from BDR Preferred Holdings LLC for $2,301,088.51
• Satellite leak detection services contract with Utilis, Inc. for $930,000.00
• Purchase of gateway collectors from Core & Main LP for $547,546.89
• Public hearing to amend the 2024-2025 Action Plan for HUD community development and housing funds

The council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included the $2,301,088.51 purchase of eight cab‑and‑chassis refuse trucks and several other contracts and utility agreements. It also passed four zoning ordinances changing land‑use designations, each with a 6‑0 vote. One zoning ordinance (Ordinance 10619) was deferred for later consideration.

• Approved purchase of eight cab‑and‑chassis refuse trucks for $2,301,088.51 (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of two 14‑to‑16‑yard dump trucks for $411,804.00 (6‑0)
• Approved contract for Rubrik backup solution for $474,358.44 (6‑0)
• Approved solids handling improvements contract for $3,735,304.00 (6‑0)
• Approved sole‑source contract for gateway collectors for $547,546.89 (6‑0)
• Approved satellite leak detection services contract for $930,000.00 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 10614 rezoning Lot 1 to Local Retail District (6‑0)
• Deferred Ordinance 10619 specific‑use alcohol‑sale designation

Midland Development Corporation

The MDC board will hear a presentation on City of Midland infrastructure projects and consider several economic development agreements. Action items include an amended agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods, a consent amendment with AST & Science LLC, a license agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, and a $79,500 payment to NC Sturgeon for design services for a new hangar at Midland International Air & Space Port. The board will also discuss an easement with Oncor and hold an executive session on real property and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution authorizing amended economic development agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods, LLC
• Resolution authorizing consent amendment with AST & Science LLC regarding 2018 agreements
• Resolution authorizing license agreement with Midland Chamber of Commerce for Lots 5 and 6, Block 35
• Motion authorizing $79,500 payment to NC Sturgeon LP for hangar design at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Motion authorizing easement and right-of-way agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several consent items, including approval of meeting minutes and final plats for Mockingbird Ridge and Entrada Business Park. It will also hold public hearings on multiple zoning change requests and final plats across various districts, such as a 29.19‑acre light‑industrial rezoning and several residential and commercial changes. All items are listed on the May 5, 2025 agenda.

• Approve Planning and Zoning meeting minutes from April 21, 2025.
• Approve final plat of Mockingbird Ridge, a 25.91‑acre tract east of North Fairgrounds Road, about 460 ft south of Pioneer Circle (District 1).
• Approve final plat of Entrada Business Park Addition, a 21.283‑acre tract at the southeast corner of South FM 1788 and West Interstate 20 (extraterritorial jurisdiction).
• Public hearing on a request to change a 29.19‑acre parcel from Business Park/Planned Development to Light Industrial, located north side of Cholla Road, about 845 ft west of Antelope Trail (District 2).
• Public hearing on a zone change from H (Townhouse) to SF‑3 (Single‑Family) for lots 6‑7, Block 42, Greenwood Addition, north side of Cloverdale Road, about 100 ft east of South Webster Street (District 2).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several final plats, zone‑change requests, and preliminary plats during its May 5, 2025 meeting. All motions passed with unanimous support (7‑0) and no opposition. The approvals include large subdivision plats and multiple district changes across the city.

• Approved Final Plat of Mockingbird Ridge (25.91‑acre) – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of Entrada Business Park (21.283‑acre) – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved zone change for Minerva Gutierrez & Eliseo Carreon from TH to SF‑3 on Lots 6‑7 – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved Final Plat of Cowden Addition (replat of Lots 4‑6) – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved zone change for Kent Distributors from PD to C on Lot 2, Block 48 – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved zone change for Benjamin Luna from MF‑22 to 2F on Lot 3, Block 1 – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Sheriff Gary Painter Subdivision (236.34‑acre) – unanimous (7‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Southwest Crossing (27.86‑acre) – unanimous (7‑0)

City Council

The Midland City Council is holding a special meeting solely for a community forum to gather public input on a wide range of city topics including streets, water infrastructure, parks, public safety, economic development, and more. No votes or formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Community forum for public discussion on streets, water, parks, public safety, economic development, and other city priorities
• No vote or action will be taken during the session

The Midland City Council met in a special session to hold a community forum on a wide range of city projects and priorities. The council explicitly stated it would take no vote or action on any of the topics discussed. No other decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session for a community forum to discuss various city projects and priorities. The council will take no vote or action during this meeting.

• Public discussion on streets, roads, and water infrastructure
• Discussion on water supply, resources, and solid waste management
• Discussion on parks, recreation, and community services
• Discussion on public health, safety, and land use and development
• Discussion on economic development, airports, technology, and oil and gas regulation

Personnel Appeals Board

The Personnel Appeals Board will hold a hearing to consider Melissa Hobson-Griffin's appeal of her termination from the City of Midland. The hearing may be open or closed at her discretion. The Board may also hold a closed executive session to deliberate and will consider a motion for a final decision.

• Hearing to consider appeal of Melissa Hobson-Griffin regarding termination of employment
• Possible closed executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074 for personnel deliberations
• Consideration of a motion for the Board's final decision on the appeal

City Council

The City Council will consider annexing a 15.6-acre tract on FM 715 and zoning it for regional retail. They also have a consent agenda with several contracts, including an $800,000 traffic signal project and a $1.3 million water meter agreement. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple zoning changes, including rezonings for light industrial and manufactured housing districts. A presentation on the 2024 Public Annual Financial Report will be given.

• Award contract for traffic signal at Fairgrounds Road and Scharbauer Drive to Willis Electric Co., LP for $800,000 plus $80,000 contingencies
• Approve fiber network infrastructure purchase and installation at Astound Stadium for $307,500
• Approve sole-source master agreement for Neptune water meters from Core & Main LP up to $1,300,000
• Annex 15.6-acre tract on FM 715 into city limits and zone it as Regional Retail (second reading)
• Economic development agreement between Midland Development Corporation and AST & Science, LLC

The Midland City Council approved a series of contracts and agreements, including a traffic signal project, a fiber network for Astound Stadium, a Dell computer refresh, a water‑meter master agreement, and a checkpoint construction contract. It also adopted an economic‑development agreement with AST & Science, a capital‑improvements deal with Betenbough Homes, and authorized membership in the Ports to Plains Alliance. All items passed unanimously except the Cinergy economic‑development program and the Ports to Plains membership, which each passed 5‑2.

• Approved $800,000 traffic signal contract at Fairgrounds Road (7‑0)
• Approved $307,500 fiber network contract for Astound Stadium (7‑0)
• Approved $280,331.59 Dell computer purchase (7‑0)
• Approved up to $1,300,000 Neptune water‑meter master agreement (7‑0)
• Approved $192,200 contract for MAF checkpoint third lane (7‑0)
• Approved economic‑development agreement with AST & Science (7‑0)
• Approved $933,601.12 capital‑improvements agreement with Betenbough Homes (7‑0)
• Approved $80,100 membership in Ports to Plains Alliance (5‑2)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a specific use permit for alcohol sales at a restaurant at South A and Missouri, a zone change from Light Industrial to Single-Family at North Lee and Houston, and a zone change from Office to Regional Retail at North Big Spring and Solomon. They will also consider preliminary plats for Nomad RV Park, Lazy 3 at Midland Polo, and West 191 Industrial Park, plus reinstatements for Shenandoah Ridge and IDEA Henry School Site. Consent items include approval of minutes and a final plat for Claydesta Plaza North.

• Public hearing: Jesus Rodriguez requests Specific Use Designation for on-premises alcohol sales at restaurant (0.167-acre, South A and Missouri)
• Public hearing: Erica Hernandez requests zone change from LI (Light Industrial) to SF-3 (Single-Family) at North Lee and Houston
• Public hearing: Kent Distributors, Inc. requests zone change from O-1 (Office) to RR (Regional Retail) on 5.57 acres at North Big Spring and Solomon
• Motion: Preliminary Plat of Nomad RV Park (17.66 acres, Cotton Flat and Alta Vista)
• Motion: Preliminary Plat of West 191 Industrial Park (15.44 acres, State Highway 191)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final plat for Claydesta Plaza North and several other development plats. It also approved a specific use designation allowing full‑service alcohol sales at a restaurant, and multiple zone‑change requests. All motions passed except one zone‑change where two commissioners voted no.

• Approved final plat of Claydesta Plaza North (7-0)
• Approved specific use designation for on‑premises alcohol sales at Jesus Rodriguez's restaurant (7-0)
• Approved zone change from Light Industrial to Single‑Family (SF‑3) for Erica Hernandez (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Avalon Addition (7-0)
• Approved zone change from Office to Regional Retail for Kent Distributors (5-2)
• Approved preliminary plat of Nomad RV Park (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Lazy 3 at Midland Polo (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of West 191 Industrial Park (7-0)

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet in special session on April 14, 2025. After calling the meeting to order, the board will hold an executive session closed to the public to discuss the employment, evaluation, and duties of the Executive Director, as permitted under Texas law.

• Executive session to discuss employment, evaluation, and duties of the Executive Director

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold public hearings on annexing a 15.6-acre tract on FM 715 for regional retail zoning and consider multiple zoning changes including a vacation travel trailer park, auto sales, and alcohol permits. The consent agenda includes purchases totaling over $2 million for a dump truck, dump bodies, emergency water main repair, a cart barn at Hogan Golf Course, playground, and shade structures. Second readings include new massage establishment regulations and a fee schedule update.

• Public hearing on annexing 15.6 acres on FM 715 for RR zoning (items 18-19)
• Ordinance to add Chapter 13 regulating massage establishments (item 17)
• $1,320,000 contract for construction of a cart barn at Hogan Golf Course (item 10)
• Resolution ratifying $224,144 for emergency water main repair on Comanche Drive and Eisenhower Street (item 8)
• Awarding $293,248.85 for a playground facility at Momentum Bank Ball Park (item 11)

The council approved the consent agenda, the FY2024 comprehensive financial report, and multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $2 million, including a dump truck, dump bodies, water‑main repairs, a playground and shade‑structure projects. They also approved a $210,847.50 change order for the Paul Davis well field, a $1.32 million cart‑barn contract for Hogan Golf Course, and a lease amendment for Basin Aviation. The council adopted final readings of ordinances 10606‑10608 and approved the first reading of annexation ordinance 10609, extending city limits by 15.6 acres. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 comprehensive financial report (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 16‑yard dump truck for $196,612.12 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of dump bodies for $192,812.00 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency water‑main repair contract for $224,144.00 (unanimous)
• Approved playground contract for $293,248.85 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Paul Davis well field for $210,847.50 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance 10609 (unanimous)

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation Board will consider an economic development agreement and a commercial lease with AST & Science LLC for space at the Midland International Air & Space Port. They will also receive the independent auditor's report for fiscal year 2023-2024 and consider an easement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations.

• Receive independent auditor's report and financial statements for FY 2023-2024
• Consider easement agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company for property in Section 33, Block 40
• Consider economic development agreement with AST & Science LLC
• Consider commercial lease with AST & Science LLC at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Consider letter to city manager requesting assistance with administrative services

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on requests to rezone multiple properties, including a 16.5-acre tract on Todd Drive from Agriculture Estate to Single-Family, and a 15.6-acre tract on FM 715 for initial Regional Retail zoning. A separate public hearing addresses a Specific Use Designation for alcohol sales in a downtown lounge. Consent items include approval of a replat at East Cuthbert Avenue and North Fairgrounds Road, and miscellaneous items include preliminary plats for large subdivisions like the 79.22-acre Richland Addition in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Zone change from Agriculture Estate to Single-Family on 16.50 acres east of Todd Drive (Item 7)
• Initial zoning for Regional Retail on a 15.6-acre tract west of FM 715 (Item 9)
• Specific Use Designation for on-premises alcohol sales in a lounge on West Wall Street (Item 6)
• Preliminary plat for 79.22-acre Richland Addition west of South County Road 1232 (Item 12)
• Final plat for a replat at East Cuthbert Avenue and North Fairgrounds Road (Item 3)

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a final plat for the East Midland Addition and a series of zone‑change requests, including conversions to single‑family districts. It also approved a specific‑use designation for an alcohol lounge and several preliminary and final plats for new developments. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote and two commissioners absent.

• Approved final plat of East Midland Addition (7‑0)
• Approved zone change for Louis Clay from MF‑22 to SF‑3 (7‑0)
• Approved zone change for Maverick Engineering to RR district (7‑0)
• Approved specific‑use designation for alcohol lounge on Lots 10‑12 (7‑0)
• Approved zone change for Jacked LP from AE to SF‑1 (7‑0)
• Approved initial zoning of RR district for Midland County (7‑0)
• Approved final plat of Westcliff Addition (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Richland Addition (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session for a single purpose. The body will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for Zoo Midland & The Preserve at Midland.

• Ground-breaking ceremony for Zoo Midland & The Preserve at Midland

The council convened a special session on April 1, 2025, at The Preserve at Midland. Speakers from the Dahlia Development Group, The Preserve at Midland, and Zoo Midland participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

City Council

The City Council will consider two resolutions at a special meeting: authorizing the mayor to negotiate an employment agreement with John Ohnemiller as Special Counsel, and appointing Nicholas Toulet-Crump as Interim City Attorney with a similar authorization. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-047: Authorizing mayor to negotiate employment agreement with John Ohnemiller as Special Counsel
• Resolution 2025-048: Appointing Nicholas Toulet-Crump as Interim City Attorney and authorizing mayor to negotiate employment agreement

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑047, authorizing Mayor Lori Blong to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with City Attorney John Ohnemiller for the position of special counsel. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑048, appointing Nicholas Toulet‑Crump as interim city attorney and authorizing the mayor to negotiate his employment agreement. Both motions passed with all seven members voting aye and no nay votes.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑047 to hire John Ohnemiller as special counsel (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑048 to appoint Nicholas Toulet‑Crump as interim city attorney (unanimous)

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a wide range of items including contracts for parking management, police body armor, park lighting, and hydrant maintenance. They will hold public hearings on alcohol sales at two locations and vote on new massage establishment regulations and a city fee schedule. The council will also receive presentations on water, budget, and roads.

• Resolution awarding $1,740,106 contract for LED field lighting at Beal Park
• Purchase of 176 Elite IIIA soft body armor vests for police at $597,903.14
• Contract for valve and fire hydrant maintenance services at $1,400,000
• Second reading of ordinance granting a specific use designation for bar alcohol sales at North Midkiff Road
• Ordinance adding Chapter 13 to regulate massage establishments

City Council

The City Council will meet at Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Park for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The meeting is a special session called under Texas Government Code § 551.041.

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Park
• Special City Council meeting at Reyes-Mashburn-Nelms Park
• Meeting held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.041

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zone changes, including a request to rezone lots to Manufactured Housing District and an initial zoning for a 15.6-acre tract in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. They will also vote on multiple final and preliminary plats for subdivisions, and consider a Specific Use Designation for auto sales.

• Zone change from RR to MH (Manufactured Housing) for lots near East New York Avenue and South Terrell Street
• Initial zoning of RR (Regional Retail) for a 15.6-acre tract on FM 715 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Zone change from O-1 to LR at Maverick Lane and State Highway 349
• Specific Use Designation for automobile sales and service on West Wall Street
• Preliminary plat for Midland Freshman Addition at South Main Street and East Gist Avenue

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025. They will vote on a lease agreement with Firehawk Aerospace for an 18.69-acre tract and authorize a $103,815.46 payment to UT Permian Basin under an incubator and makerspace grant. The board will also receive a monthly expense and economic development activity report and hold a closed executive session.

• Resolution authorizing payment of $103,815.46 to UT Permian Basin for Incubator and Makerspace Grant Agreement
• Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Firehawk Aerospace for an 18.69-acre tract in Section 33, Block 40, Midland County
• Resolution authorizing signatories on MDC bank accounts
• Presentation on February 2025 monthly expenses and economic development activity report
• Executive session to discuss attorney consultation, real property, and economic development negotiations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two specific use permit requests: one for on-premises alcohol sales at a Rudy's BBQ near West Loop 250 North, and another for a vacation travel trailer park on a 16.66-acre site at Cotton Flat Road and Alta Vista Drive. Consent items include final plats for five subdivisions: Devon Addition, Mockingbird Ridge, Nueva La Jolla Addition, Goddard Middle School Addition, and Tres Gringos Uno Addition. The commission will also receive a presentation on the past three years of planning and zoning activity.

• Public hearing for a vacation travel trailer park (Specific Use Designation) on 16.66 acres at Cotton Flat Road and Alta Vista Drive (District 2)
• Public hearing for on-premises alcohol sales at Rudy's New Mexico Bar-B-Q on West Loop 250 North (District 1)
• Final plat for Goddard Middle School Addition, 17.66 acres at Haynes Drive and Ward Street (District 1)
• Final plat for Tres Gringos Uno Addition, 11.14 acres west of North County Road 1278 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
• Presentation on the past three years of the City of Midland's Planning and Zoning

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to deny Atmos Energy's proposed rate change, and vote on a $2.71 million contract for water production facility operations. Second readings include ordinances exempting small sheds and decks from building permits, restricting construction hours near homes, and multiple rezonings. Consent agenda items include contracts for mowing, a herbicide truck, ammunition purchase, and oil and gas well permits.

• Resolution to deny Atmos Energy rate increase (Item 17)
• $2,710,000 contract for water production and transmission facilities at T-Bar and Clearwater well fields (Item 7)
• Second readings on ordinances exempting small accessory structures and decks from building permits (Items 21, 22)
• Ordinance establishing permitted construction hours within 600 feet of residential uses or hospitals (Item 23)
• Multiple rezoning requests, including from Regional Retail to Commercial on N. Big Spring Street (Item 24)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant. The commission will also consider several final and preliminary plats for land developments and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Public hearing for alcohol sale designation at a 2,512 sq ft restaurant near S. Tradewinds Blvd and Starboard Dr
• Final Plat for Highway 158 Addition, Section 1 (64.05 acres)
• Final Plat for QuikTrip Store 7911 (9.162 acres)
• Preliminary Plat for Barrera Addition (4.482 acres)
• Appointment of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The Midland City Council will meet in a special session to consider a resolution authorizing the execution of an administration and funding agreement with the Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund, including payment for the agreement.

• Resolution to authorize administration and funding agreement with Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund
• Authorization to pay for the agreement

City Council

The City Council is holding a special session at Beal Park. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the Beal Park improvements project.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for Beal Park improvements project

City Council

The council will consider consent agenda items including a $5M grant for a splash pad at Beal Park, a land donation for a fire station, vehicle purchases, and cybersecurity grants. Also on the agenda are public hearings on building code changes exempting small structures from permits and establishing construction hours limits, plus a rezoning from Regional Retail to Commercial.

• $5M grant from Scharbauer Foundation for Beal Park splash pad upgrade
• 4.44-acre land gift from Occidental Permian for a new fire station
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of Lots 1-6, Block 38, Original Town Addition
• Economic development agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods, LLC
• Public hearing to rezone Lot 3, Block 1, 349 Retail Addition from RR to Commercial

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold a special session to attend a recognition ceremony for Occidental Petroleum. The ceremony honors the company's donation of land that the city plans to use for a future fire station. The purpose is to acknowledge the contribution and its role in enhancing public safety.

• Recognition of Occidental Petroleum's land donation for a future fire station

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation will discuss aerospace development and a psychiatry fellowship program. The board may authorize a consultant agreement for the Spaceport Business Park and a lease intent for property in Reeves County.

• Consultant services agreement with InterFlight Global Corporation not to exceed $195,500.00 for Spaceport Business Park tenants
• Non-binding letter of intent with Weinacht Family Trust to lease real property in Reeves County, Texas
• Presentation from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center on Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
• Presentation from InterFlight Global on aerospace development in Midland
• Executive session to discuss real property, Executive Director personnel matters, and economic development negotiations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zone change and a specific use designation for alcohol sales. The body will also consider a preliminary plat for a replat in the East Midland Addition.

• Zone change from Regional Retail to Light Industrial for a 15.44-acre tract north of State Highway 191, west of Holdridge Road
• Specific Use Designation for on-premises alcoholic beverage sales in a bar at North Midkiff Road, south of Maxwell Drive
• Preliminary Plat of East Midland Addition, Section 26, at East Cuthbert Avenue and North Fairgrounds Road

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider approving contracts for concrete work, billing services, and a golf course master plan, along with funding for road and drainage projects. The agenda also includes second readings for several zoning ordinances and public hearings on specific exceptions.

• Contract for concrete work not to exceed $1.5M
• Contract for billing and mailing services at $300K annually
• Agreement for Hogan Park golf course design up to $458K
• Second readings for multiple zoning district changes
• Public hearings for reduced setback exceptions

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Midland City Council with a single ceremonial item: attending the unveiling of a sculpture honoring Representative Tom Craddick. No legislative or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Attend sculpture unveiling of Representative Tom Craddick at Midland International Air & Space Port

City Council

The Midland City Council holds a special session to discuss city governance, operations, and priorities in a workshop, then will vote on a motion approving the City of Midland Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2025 and beyond. The council also enters executive session to deliberate personnel matters for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and municipal court judges.

• Motion 010-2025 approving the City of Midland Strategic Plan for fiscal year 2025 and beyond
• Workshop discussion on streets, water/sewer infrastructure, parks, economic development, oil and gas regulation, and other city services
• Executive session for personnel deliberations regarding City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, Presiding Judge, and Associate Judge

City Council

This special meeting is a ceremonial event where the City Council attends a Fire Truck Push-In Ceremony at the Midland Central Fire Station to celebrate the arrival of a new fire truck. No decisions or legislative actions are scheduled.

• Attend the Fire Truck Push-In Ceremony at 1500 W. Wall St.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five requested zone changes and several residential and industrial plats. The body will also vote on final plats for Northwest Passage and Mockingbird Ridge.

• Zone change request from Regional Retail to Commercial on North Highway 349
• Zone change request from Multiple-Family to Single-Family on East Washington Avenue and South Webster Street
• Zone change request from Planned Development to Regional Retail on West Loop 250 North
• Final Plat of Fuse Industrial Park, Section 3 (15.23 acres) on South Fairgrounds Road
• Final Plat of Mockingbird Ridge, Section 12 (24.50 acres) at Fairgrounds Road and Firewheel Road

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a consent agenda with over $5 million in spending, including $2.9 million for mill and fill paving, $979,000 for new police vehicles, and $1 million in change orders for Garfield Street paving. Public hearings and second readings will address multiple zoning changes, including a housing development on 17.18 acres and a new auto sales use. A resolution authorizes police participation in the Operation Lone Star task force. Several oil and gas well permits are also up for public hearing.

• $2,932,088.78 mill and fill paving contract to Danny's Asphalt Paving Inc.
• $979,721.14 for 12 pickup trucks and 2 K9 Chevrolet Tahoes for police
• $627,860 and $419,079 change orders for Garfield Street paving safety improvements
• Public hearing to rezone 17.18 acres near Fairgrounds and Cynthia for housing development
• Resolution authorizing police participation in Operation Lone Star task force

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Midland City Council solely to conduct the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected council members. No other business is on the agenda.

• Conduct swearing-in ceremony and ancillary matters for newly elected City Council members

Midland Spaceport Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss space-related activities and grant funding applications. The body will consider a resolution to adopt amended and restated bylaws for the corporation.

• Resolution to approve and adopt Amended and Restated Bylaws of the MSDC
• Discussion on grant funding applications from the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund
• Update on space-related activities at Midland International Air & Space Port
• Swearing in of Dann Schantz as a director
• Discussion of observations from the High Speed Aero Space Transportation Workshop

Midland Development Corporation

The Midland Development Corporation Board will meet on January 6, 2025 at Second Story Coworking, 223 West Wall Street, Suite 200, Midland. The board will elect officers, approve the minutes of the December 9, 2024 meeting, and consider two resolutions: one to execute an economic development agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods, LLC, and another to execute a consulting services agreement with DTH Strategies, LLC for up to $120,000. After the public agenda, the board will hold a closed executive session to discuss real‑property matters, personnel issues, and economic‑development negotiations.

• Resolution approving the execution of an economic development agreement with Flour Child Baked Goods, LLC
• Resolution approving the execution of a consulting services agreement with DTH Strategies, LLC, not to exceed $120,000
• Motion electing officers to serve through December 2025
• Motion approving the minutes of the December 9, 2024 meeting
• Executive session to discuss real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Alonzo Talamantes to rezone Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Snively Resubdivision from Commercial (C) to Single-Family (SF-1) at the southeast corner of Clark Street and West Francis Avenue. The commission will also consider several final plat approvals: Olivo Addition (13.58 acres near South County Road 1285 and West County Road 142), 349 Ranch Estates Section 24 replat (at North State Highway 349 and Pueblo Street), and Commercial Bank Addition Sections 2 and 3 (at Garfield Street intersections). A preliminary plat for Saddleback Estates Addition Section 3 (north of East County Road 93) is also on the agenda. Consent items include approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on zone change from C (Commercial) to SF-1 (Single-Family) for Lots 6 and 7, Snively Resubdivision at Clark and Francis
• Final plat approval for Olivo Addition, a 13.58-acre tract in extraterritorial jurisdiction at South County Road 1285 and West County Road 142
• Final plat for 349 Ranch Estates Section 24 replat, including multiple lots and vacated right-of-way at North State Highway 349 and Pueblo Street
• Final plat approvals for Commercial Bank Addition Section 2 (South Garfield and West Wall) and Section 3 (Garfield and West Indiana)
• Preliminary plat for Saddleback Estates Addition Section 3 replat with staff conditions, north of East County Road 93