CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — December 4, 2023
Meeting summary
9 agenda items
Ceremonial · 1 item routine
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Community events staff recognized for Texas Festival and Events Association awards
The council recognizes city community events staff members who received awards from the Texas Festival and Events Association.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment cards acknowledged
The council acknowledges residents who have submitted public comment cards for the meeting.
Discussion
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City investment policy reviewed and discussed
The council will review and discuss the city's investment policy, which governs how the city manages and invests public funds.
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Project updates on Sherrill Park Golf Course 2, animal shelter, and Fire Station 5
Staff will provide progress updates on three capital projects: Sherrill Park Golf Course 2, the animal shelter, and Fire Station 5.
These are significant public facilities under development, and residents will learn the current status of each project.
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2024 city council meeting calendar reviewed
The council will review and discuss the schedule of city council meetings planned for calendar year 2024.
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Appointments and reappointments to six city boards and commissions discussed
The council will review and discuss candidates for appointments and reappointments to the Animal Services Advisory Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Sign Control Board, and Tax Increment Financing Boards.
These volunteer boards shape decisions on animals, arts, libraries, parks, signage, and economic development in Richardson.
Executive session
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Closed session: board and commission appointments
The council will meet privately to discuss potential appointments or reappointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival ticketing and staging strategy update
Staff will brief the council on proposed updates to ticketing, pricing, staging, and attendance strategies for the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival.
Changes to ticketing prices and attendance caps could affect how many residents can attend and what it costs them.
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Report on items of community interest
Staff and council members share brief informational updates on topics of general community interest. No action is taken.