Work Session

Both the work session and the regular City Council meeting were held on Tuesday, May 4. The work session meeting, which started at 4 p.m., only had executive session items on the agenda.

Regular Meeting 

To view the agenda for the City Council meeting, click here.

 Mayor Brian Loughmiller read a proclamation designating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage month to honor the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to our community.

All consent agenda items passed. Several agenda items included plans for ongoing expansion of several parks and recreation projects.

With item 10-206, City Council approved an amendment to the city’s FY09-10 budget to include three new authorized city Information Technology positions. 

Council also reappointed Charles McKissick to the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) board. The board is made up of two representatives for 13 member cities. Currently, McKinney is represented by Joe Joplin and McKissick, whose term ends May 31 at which time he will start his new term.

To watch the video for the City Council work session and meeting, click here.

Come enjoy an evening of art, shopping, music, food and spirits this Saturday in downtown McKinney. Explore local art galleries, listen to great local and regional talent and taste some of the area’s best eateries. Many places in downtown McKinney will keep their doors open from 7 – 10 p.m. this Saturday.

When: Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Where: Historic Downtown McKinney

The MCVB will recognize the special week with the kick-off of a video contest based on the “Destination McKinney” theme in which people are encouraged to depict what makes McKinney special to them and showing their favorite sights and sounds around the city. The contest will run throughout the summer, ending on Labor Day (September 6).

Residents and visitors alike can pick up a Visitors Guide and other materials at the MCVB office at 1575 Heritage Drive, Suite 100, located just south of W. University/U.S. 380 and east of Redbud. Visit www.VisitMcKinney.com for more information.

David Brooks, At Large 
Don Day, District 1
Geralyn Kever, District 2 
Travis Ussery, District 3 
Ray Ricchi, District 4
 

www.mckinneytexas.org

The following propositions appear on the bond election, with voters deciding whether or not the McKinney City Council is authorized to issue general obligation bonds for these projects.

• $12.5 million for park and recreational facilities, including land acquisition, construction, improvements and expansion
• $11.35 million for public safety facilities, including land acquisition, construction and improvements
• $15.5 million for acquiring, constructing and improving streets and associated drainage improvements within the city, including sidewalks and railroad crossings, traffic control and signalization devices, street lighting, public streetscaping and landscaping improvements, curb and gutter replacements and related improvements
• $5 million for public works facilities improvements, construction and land acquisition
• $4 million for construction and improvement to flood control facilities including creeks, dams and lakes
• $3 million for connectivity and improvements of municipal parking facilities in the Historic Downtown area

Election Day Polling Locations: Saturday, May 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

McKinney City Hall

222 North Tennessee Street

Precincts (Distritos) 2, 3, 4, 9,

45, 96, 98, 100, 114, 128, 160,

161, 179

Valley Creek Elementary School

2800 Valley Creek Trail

Precincts (Distritos) 97, 102,

129, 156

Scoggins Middle School

7070 Stacy Road

Precincts (Distritos) 38, 126, 169

Burks Elementary School

1801 Hill Street

Precincts (Distritos) 1, 44, 57, 99

Collin College Central Park Campus

2200 West University Drive

Precincts (Distritos) 13, 16, 20,

43, 150

Dowell Middle School

301 East Ridge Road

Precincts (Distritos) 12, 122, 131,

140, 149, 155, 173

Fire Station #7

861 Independence Parkway

Precinct (Distritos) 163

For more information about voting, please visit www.mckinneytexas.org, or pick up a voter’s guide at any city office.

The Candlelight Vigil is a part of National Police Week, which takes place this year from May 9-15. The general public is invited and encouraged to attend this free ceremony.
 

The Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off is the single largest one day cleanup event in the state. Trash-Off is an opportunity for McKinney residents to clean their property and volunteer to help clean the city. Civic groups, homeowners associations, churches and individuals are encouraged to participate.

Volunteer teams can pre-register for the event until May 13 to reserve a t-shirt for all team members. Or you can sign up at the event on May 15 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Team members will pick up trash at assigned locations across McKinney to compete for prizes, and lunch is provided. 
 

The event starts with check-in at Old Settlers Park, 1201 E. Louisiana at 8 a.m. For more information or to sign up, call the Office of Environmental Stewardship at 972-547-7335.

When: May 20-23
Tickets: $19-31
Call the Emerson Ticket Office at 214-544-4630 or visit www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org for tickets.