CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — June 1, 2020
Meeting summary
9 agenda items
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Acknowledgement of public comment cards
The council acknowledges residents who submitted public comment cards for this meeting.
Discussion
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Discussion of DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss programs and issues related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
DART service decisions can affect transit options available to Richardson residents.
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Discussion of the city's COVID-19 response
The council will review and discuss the city's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city's pandemic response directly affects public health, city services, and daily life for Richardson residents.
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Discussion of preliminary 2020-2021 tax roll and budget calendar
The council will review preliminary property appraisal data from both the Collin Central Appraisal District and the Dallas Central Appraisal District for 2020-2021, and discuss the city's budget calendar.
Preliminary appraisal values help set the stage for determining the property tax rate and city budget that will affect what residents pay and what services the city can provide.
Executive session
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near Synergy Park Blvd./N. Floyd Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Synergy Park Blvd./N. Floyd Rd. area, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087(1) and (2).
Other business · 4 items routine
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Reappoint council member and mayor to Regional Transportation Council
The council will consider Resolution No. 20-10 to reappoint Council Member Ivan Hughes as primary representative and Mayor Paul Voelker as alternate representative to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Reappoint Gary Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council will consider Resolution No. 20-11 to reappoint Gary A. Slagel as Richardson's representative to the DART Board of Directors. This fractional allocation membership is shared with the City of University Park and the Towns of Addison and Highland Park.
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Reappointment to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board
The council will consider reappointing a representative to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board.
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Report on items of community interest
Staff or council members will share informational updates on items of interest to the Richardson community. No action is required.