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Closed-session items: real estate negotiations, litigation, personnel, economic development negotiations.
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Executive session: litigation with Northgate Village Association
The council will meet in closed session to receive legal advice from the city attorney about a pending lawsuit, City of Richardson v. Northgate Village Association, case number DC-26-01294.
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Executive session: consultation with city attorney regarding railroad operations
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding railroad operations, as permitted under Texas open meetings law.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation for Project Realcom
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect identified as Project Realcom.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Nova)
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential financial or commercial information from a business prospect and/or a potential incentive offer to that prospect, referred to internally as Project Nova.
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Executive session: consultation with city attorney regarding railroad operations
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding railroad operations, as permitted by Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) and (2).
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Executive session: personnel matters and DART Board appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and consider appointments or reappointments to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board.
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Executive session: economic development deliberations
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to two business prospects identified as Arapaho Station and Project Assembly.
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Executive session: litigation with Northgate Village Association
The council will meet in closed session to receive legal advice from the city attorney about a pending lawsuit, City of Richardson v. Northgate Village Association, case number DC-26-01294.
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Executive session: consultation with city attorney regarding railroad operations
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding railroad operations, as permitted under Texas open meetings law.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation for Project Realcom
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect identified as Project Realcom.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Nova)
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential financial or commercial information from a business prospect and/or a potential incentive offer to that prospect, referred to internally as Project Nova.
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Executive session: consultation with city attorney regarding railroad operations
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding railroad operations, as permitted by Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) and (2).
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Executive session: personnel matters and DART Board appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and consider appointments or reappointments to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board.
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Executive session: economic development deliberations
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to two business prospects identified as Arapaho Station and Project Assembly.
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Executive session: DART board appointments and personnel matters
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and potential appointments or reappointments to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board.
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Executive session: personnel, NTMWD board appointments, and property sale
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, appointments or reappointments to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board, and a possible sale of city-owned property in the Vernet St./Custer Rd. area.
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Executive session: Richardson Fire Department annual report
The council will meet in closed session to review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report.
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Executive session: council policies on ceremonial requests, flag displays, and appointments
The council will meet in closed session to review and discuss its own policies and procedures covering ceremonial requests, flag displays, and the council appointment process.
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Executive session: economic development, personnel, and municipal court judges
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential economic development information related to a prospect referred to as 'Project Northpoint,' personnel matters, and municipal court judges.
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Executive session: personnel, DART board, short-term rentals, zoning entitlements
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss personnel matters, appointments to the DART board, legal advice on short-term rentals, and legal advice on removal of zoning entitlements.
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Closed session: city attorney consultation on short-term rentals
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss short-term rentals, as permitted under Texas Government Code §551.071.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Northpoint)
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information from a business prospect and consider offering incentives. The specific prospect is identified only as Project Northpoint.
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Executive session: fire station site and possible council vacancy
The council will meet in closed session to discuss a potential site for Fire Station No. 7 and to consult with the city attorney about a possible vacancy on the City Council.
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Executive session: board/commission candidate interviews and personnel matters
The council will meet in closed session to conduct interviews for openings on the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, DART Board, North Texas Municipal Water District Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission, and to discuss other personnel matters.
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Executive session: board/commission interviews and personnel matters
The council will meet in closed session to conduct interviews for openings on the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, DART Board, North Texas Municipal Water District Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission, and to discuss other personnel matters.
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Executive session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and potential appointments or reappointments to several quasi-judicial boards and commissions, including the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, DART Board, NTMWD Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation – Arapaho Station
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential commercial or financial information from a business prospect and/or a potential financial incentive offer related to a project called Arapaho Station.
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Executive session: economic development prospect and DART legal consultation
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential economic development information related to a business prospect called "Project Runway" and to consult with the city attorney regarding Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
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Closed session: city manager performance evaluation
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to discuss personnel matters including the evaluation of the City Manager.
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Closed session: possible sale of city property near Vernet St. and Custer Rd.
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss a potential sale of city-owned property in the Vernet Street and Custer Road area.
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Executive session: city manager employment agreement
The council will meet in closed session to discuss the city manager's employment agreement, as allowed under Texas open-meetings law.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near E. Lookout Dr./N. Glenville Dr.
The council will meet behind closed doors, as permitted by state law, to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the E. Lookout Dr./N. Glenville Dr. area.
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police about building security and protocol, and to deliberate regarding security devices or security audits.
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss security devices, security audits, and receive a briefing from the Chief of Police regarding building security and protocol.
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Executive session: economic development discussion for Project Rodeo
The council will meet behind closed doors, as permitted by Texas law, to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect referred to as 'Project Rodeo.'
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Executive session: Mayor Pro Tem selection and council ethics review
The council will meet in closed session to discuss the selection, evaluation, and duties of the Mayor Pro Tem, and to consult with the city attorney about duties, responsibilities, and ethics requirements for the Mayor and council members.
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Closed session: personnel matters and NTMWD board appointment
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters and a potential appointment to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board.
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Closed session: personnel matters and NTMWD board interviews
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss personnel matters and to conduct interviews for an appointment to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board.
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Closed session: personnel matters and NTMWD board appointments
The council will meet behind closed doors, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters and appointments or reappointments to the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board.
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Executive session: personnel, board appointments, and economic development prospects
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, possible appointments or reappointments to the City Plan Commission, and economic development negotiations with three unnamed business prospects (Project Nova, Project Journey, and Project Connect).
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Closed session: board and commission appointments
The council will meet in private to discuss filling seats on the City Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near US 75/Main St.
The City Council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the US 75/Main Street area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations in two commercial areas
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial areas near Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75 and N. Greenville Ave./Woodall Dr.
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Executive session: economic development and property sale near N. Greenville Ave./Apollo Rd.
Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.087 and 551.072 to discuss economic development negotiations and a potential sale of city-owned property in the N. Greenville Ave./Apollo Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development deliberations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
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Closed session: Civil Service Board appointments discussion
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss personnel matters including possible appointments or reappointments to the Civil Service Board.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near U.S. 75 corridors
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial development in the U.S. 75/Main St., U.S. 75/E. Arapaho Rd., and U.S. 75/E. Renner Rd. areas.
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Executive session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and potential appointments or reappointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Executive session: board and commission appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss appointments and reappointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Executive session: economic development near U.S. 75/Galatyn Pkwy.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Galatyn Pkwy. area.
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Closed session: city manager performance evaluation
The council will meet privately to discuss personnel matters, including the evaluation of the City Manager, as allowed under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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Executive session: economic development and legal consultations
The council will meet privately with the city attorney and discuss economic development negotiations related to four areas: S. Floyd Rd./U.S. 75, Lockwood Dr./Custer Rd., N. Greenville Ave./E. Main St., and Rutford Ave./Synergy Park Blvd.
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Closed session: legal advice on NTMWD contract with customer cities
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss the North Texas Municipal Water District contract with its customer cities.
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Closed session: real property and economic development negotiations
The council will meet privately to discuss real property matters and economic development negotiations, as permitted under Texas open-meetings law (Sections 551.072 and 551.087).
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Executive session: economic development negotiations at four corridor areas
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to four areas: Renner Rd./U.S. 75, Renner Rd./President George Bush Turnpike, Lakeside Blvd./Galatyn Pkwy., and E. Lookout Dr./N. Glenville Dr.
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Executive session: economic development near Renner Rd./Custer Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Renner Road/Custer Road area.
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Closed session: legal advice and economic development negotiations
The council will meet privately to consult with the city attorney about an economic development agreement with JP-KBS Holdings, LLC dated April 29, 2015, and to deliberate on economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the E. Arapaho Rd./N. Greenville Ave. area.
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Executive session (closed meeting)
The council will meet in closed session as permitted by state law.
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Closed session: property considerations near U.S. 75 and Main St.
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss real property matters in the U.S. 75/Main St. area.
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Closed session: economic development talks near U.S. 75/Floyd Rd.
The council will meet privately to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Floyd Road area, as allowed under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Executive session: Atmos Energy franchise and IQHQ lease
Council will meet in closed session on two topics: (1) legal advice about a proposed franchise ordinance allowing Atmos Energy Corporation to use city rights-of-way for its gas distribution and transmission system, and (2) deliberation about a possible lease of space at 1302 E. Collins Blvd. (IQHQ).
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Executive session: legal consultation regarding 425 N. Central Expressway
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney about a matter involving the property at 425 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas.
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Closed session: building security briefing from police chief
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police about building security and protocol, and to deliberate regarding security devices or security audits.
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Closed session: legal consultation and economic incentives near W. Spring Valley and Coit Road
The council will meet privately to consult with the city attorney and discuss economic development negotiations in the area of W. Spring Valley and Coit Road.
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Executive session — consider resolutions
The council will meet in closed executive session to consider resolutions as permitted under Texas open meetings law.
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Closed session: possible real estate purchase near Greenville Ave. and Main St.
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss a potential real estate purchase in the Greenville Avenue and Main Street area.
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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.
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Executive session: legal consultation and real estate matters
The council will meet in a closed session to consult with the city attorney, discuss settlement of the City Hall fire insurance claim, and deliberate on purchasing real estate in the Greenville Ave./Main St. area.
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Executive session: settlement discussion for Walker v. City of Richardson lawsuit
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss a possible settlement in the federal lawsuit Walker et al. v. City of Richardson, Texas et al., U.S. District Court Cause No. 3:22-CV-01164-X.
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Executive session: economic development near E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75
Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code §551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75 area.
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Closed session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet privately to discuss personnel matters and potential appointments or reappointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Closed session: city manager performance evaluation
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters including the evaluation of the City Manager.
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Closed session: economic development talks for Main St./U.S. 75 area
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Main St./U.S. 75 area.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near W. Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75
The council will meet privately under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75 area.
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Elect Mayor Pro Tem for the 2023–2025 city council term
The council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem to serve for the 2023–2025 term. The council may first discuss this item in closed executive session before voting in open session.
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Executive session: personnel, Mayor Pro Tem duties, and legal briefing
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, the selection, evaluation, and duties of the Mayor Pro Tem, and to consult with the city attorney on ethics requirements and pending litigation and claims.
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Executive session: economic development talks near Main St./U.S. 75
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Main St./U.S. 75 area.
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Closed session: property near US 75/E. Plano Pkwy. and board appointments
The council will meet privately to discuss a real estate matter in the US 75/East Plano Parkway area and potential appointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations with Network of Community Ministries
The council will meet privately to discuss economic development negotiations and incentive agreements with Network of Community Ministries, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Executive session: City Hall fire insurance, library relocation, and legal advice
The council will meet in closed session to discuss three legal matters: the City Hall fire insurance claim and finding a temporary home for City Hall and library operations; financial disclosure requirements under Chapter 145 of the Texas Local Government Code; and restrictions on the use of public funds under Texas Election Code Section 255.003.
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Executive session: personnel, board interviews, City Hall fire claim, and pending lawsuit
The council will meet privately to discuss personnel matters, interview candidates for the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission, consult with the city attorney about the City Hall fire insurance claim and a temporary location for City Hall and Library operations, and discuss the federal lawsuit Walker et al. v. City of Richardson.
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Executive session: interviews for board and commission appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and conduct interviews for openings on the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Executive session: appointments to quasi-judicial boards
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, including potential appointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Executive session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and appointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission, as well as the duties of board, commission, and council members.
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Closed session: city manager evaluation
The council will meet privately to discuss personnel matters, including the evaluation of the City Manager, as allowed under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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Executive session: consultation with city attorney regarding public facility corporations
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney regarding public facility corporations, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) and (2).
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Executive session: legal consultation on Walker et al. v. City of Richardson
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney about a pending federal lawsuit, Walker et al. v. City of Richardson, Texas et al., U.S. District Court Cause No. 3:22-CV-01164-X.
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Executive session: legal advice on short-term rental regulation
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss the regulation of short-term rentals (such as Airbnb and VRBO-style properties).
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Executive session: economic development and building security briefing
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to the W. Spring Valley Rd./S. Sherman St. area, and to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police regarding building security and protocol.
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Closed session: personnel matters and NTMWD board appointments
The council will meet privately to discuss personnel matters and to review possible appointments or reappointments to the North Texas Municipal Water District board.
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Executive session: E. Arapaho/Alma Rd. property and building security briefing
The council will meet privately to discuss a potential real-estate matter in the E. Arapaho Rd./Alma Rd. area and to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police about building security and protocol.
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Closed session: property deliberations near E. Arapaho Rd./N. Greenville Ave.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss potential real property considerations in the E. Arapaho Road and N. Greenville Avenue area.
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Closed session: legal consultation on KBS Holdings payment request
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss a payment request from JP – KBS Holdings, LLC.
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Closed (executive) session
The council will meet in closed session as permitted by state law.
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Closed session: city manager evaluation
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters including the evaluation of the City Manager.
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Executive session: Municipal Court Judge personnel matter
The council will meet in closed session to discuss a personnel matter related to the Municipal Court Judge.
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Executive session: personnel, legal advice on several city topics
The council will meet privately to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Municipal Court Judge, and to receive legal advice from the city attorney on ethics requirements for the mayor and council members, short-term rental regulation, commercial photography rules in city parks, and on-street parking regulation.
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Executive session: Mayor Pro Tem selection and personnel matters
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss personnel matters and the selection, evaluation, and duties of the Mayor Pro Tem.
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Closed session: real property near E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75
Council will meet privately to discuss potential property considerations in the E. Arapaho Road and U.S. Highway 75 area, as allowed under Texas open-meetings law.
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Closed session: property deliberations near E. Collins Blvd. and International Pkwy.
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss real property considerations in the E. Collins Blvd./International Pkwy. area.
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Closed session: city manager performance evaluation
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss personnel matters including the evaluation of the City Manager.
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Executive session: legal consultation, ethics ordinance, and economic development
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney, discuss renewal of the Code of Ethics Ordinance, and deliberate on economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Renner Rd. area.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near U.S. 75/Renner Rd.
The council will meet privately to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Renner Road area, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Closed session: city attorney consultation and NTMWD water rate case
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss the 1988 North Texas Municipal Water District Regional Water Supply Facilities Contract and a Public Utility Commission water rate case.
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Executive session: real property deliberations in three areas of Richardson
The council will meet in closed session to discuss potential property considerations in two areas: the E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75 and E. Collins Blvd./N. Plano Rd. areas, and the E. Main St./N. Greenville Ave. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near N. Central Expy./Galatyn Pkwy.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087(1) and (2) to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the N. Central Expy./Galatyn Pkwy. area.
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Closed session: city attorney consultation and NTMWD water rate case briefing
The council will meet privately with the city attorney. Topics include a briefing on the 1988 North Texas Municipal Water District Regional Water Supply Facilities Contract and a Public Utility Commission water rate case.
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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).
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Closed session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters and to review potential appointments or reappointments to the DART Board and the North Texas Municipal Water District Board.
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Closed session: city attorney consultation and NTMWD water rate case
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss the 1988 North Texas Municipal Water District Regional Water Supply Facilities Contract and a Public Utility Commission water rate case proposal for decision.
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Executive session: Municipal Court Judge personnel matter
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a personnel matter related to the Municipal Court Judge.