The Council will consider a zone change on SW Harder Ave, supplemental budget changes, and interfund loans for a new ambulance and the IO building remodel with initial Police building work.
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The Police building project is now official with 8 of the 9 Councilors voting to create a new Facilities and Equipment Fee for the project's funding.
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The official steps to remodel the IO building and turn City Hall into the Police station will be voted on by the City Council in 2 resolutions.
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The Council moved closer to a final decision to remodel the old IO building and turn City Hall into a police station. Plus, intersection improvements for Jasper and Ellendale are put on pause to allow more time for public comment from neighbors.
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Plans to remodel the old IO building and turn City Hall into a Police station will be presented to the Council for discussion. Plus, NW Jasper Street and W Ellendale Avenue intersection improvements will be voted on.
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Safety improvements were approved for Miller Ave. and La Creole Dr., and learn about the Bigfoot BBQ & Brews event from the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center annual report.
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1 new ambulance, 1 ambulance remount, and budget changes were all approved by City Council. Dallas Downtown Association gave an annual report and the Transportation System Plan was discussed.
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The Council will consider buying 1 new ambulance and remounting another. They will also hold a public hearing on budget changes, and get reports on the Transportation System Plan and the Dallas Downtown Association.
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Republic's garbage rate increase is declined by the Council but with a follow up in 6 months, and a new land use category will allow gyms to operate in the city's industrial zone. Plus learn about what growth the city is expecting to see more of in the future.
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The Council considers Republic Services' garbage rate increase, longer parking times on part of Washington St., reserving a new park shelter, and creating a new Indoor Recreation land use category.
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The Council approved pickleball and basketball courts, a hold on the stormwater fee, a decrease to the sewer rate, and an increase to the water rate. Plus, Councilor Fitzgerald was unsuccessful in having the Council's Jan. 5th Police building vote changed.
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A storm water fee hold, sewer rate decrease, and water rate increase are all on the agenda for City Council. Plus an updated alternate plan for pickleball courts in City Park.
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A majority of the Council votes to proceed with the newest Police building option, #5. Next steps include more research and analysis on this option.
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A new 5th option joins the Police building choices for the Council to consider. Plus, an agreement with Falls City, policy updates, appointments, and a Water Master Plan update will come before the Council.
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Four Police building options were presented to the Council: a 3 story building (in 2 versions), a smaller 2 story choice, and the original 2 story building.
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The Police building discussion continues with the City Council reviewing new options in sizes and layouts of a potential new station.
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The Library hosted many activities and recorded an increase in use over the past year. Plus the Council approved an appointment to the Planning Commission and plans to begin a full review of all city ordinances.
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The Council will consider an appointment to the Planning Commission, review city liens, discuss how to review current city ordinances, and review options for a city owned property off James Howe Rd. Plus, the Library will give their annual report.
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Councilors found agreement on a preferred financing option for a new Police building but more work is still ahead.
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Financing options for a new Police building will be discussed and the city looks to expand park shelter reservation options.
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In their annual report, Public Works showed how they help make the city run. Plus, the Council gives initial approval to a fact finding agreement for solar panels off James Howe Rd. and allowing indoor recreation commercial businesses in industrial zones.
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Changes to what is allowed in an industry zone and a potential future solar project on James Howe Road are on the Council’s agenda. Plus the Public Works annual report.
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Boost your Signal: Give public comment on the alternate pickleball plan to the Parks Advisory Board on Wed Oct. 22 at their 5:30 pm meeting. Full agenda and packet available here.
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An alternate plan for the 10 new pickleball courts in Dallas City Park moves forward and will seek public comment next. Also, the Council demands information from Republic Services before any rate negotiations begin.
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Republic Services is proposing higher rates for 2026 but the city is still waiting for data behind the factors used for the increase. Plus, the Council will hear from the Blue Dragons Swim Team.
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The Council approved a new ADA swing to go into Dallas City Park, and an updated policy for sidewalk repairs. Plus Councilor Barrientos announces a run for Polk County Commissioner #3.
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A sidewalk repair policy, and accessible play equipment at Dallas City Park will be considered by the Council.
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The Council approved purchasing the property at 645 SE Fir Villa Rd. for future expansion of John C. Barnard Park. All 4 ordinances passed their readings and 1 of the 3 adoptions had a close 5-3 vote.
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The Council will consider purchasing the property at 645 SE Fir Villa Rd. for future expansion of John C. Barnard Park, plus 4 ordinances readings (with 3 getting a final vote).
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