Cassie Kieschnick

This document outlines the City of Graham's Comprehensive Plan, serving as a roadmap for guiding future growth and investment. The plan focuses on key elements including land use, transportation, parks and open space, economic development, housing, infrastructure, resiliency, and sustainability. It aims to integrate community values and priorities into long-term goals, ensuring intentional and efficient development while enhancing public services and protecting local character.

The meeting included a review of financial reports and the Hotel/Motel Tax Collection Report. The board discussed and approved an external sponsorship request for the 4th Annual Graham Arenacross event. They also considered and acted to adjust the adopted budget to include the addition of funds for Threshold 360 and set a price per location. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the job description and posting for the Executive Director of Visit Graham. A discussion regarding proposed future agenda items also took place.

The meeting included discussion regarding the future direction of DDD1. A decision was made to delay scheduling the next meeting until more information is gathered, and the next meeting will involve a workshop on ideas for the group.

The board meeting included discussions on hotel visitor tracking for events, a review of the Visit Graham financial statement and hotel occupancy tax report, and feedback on the Food Truck Championship of Texas. Updates were provided on the Summer Concert Series 2025, and plans were made for the removal of the Uniguest Kiosk at the Young County Area. The board also discussed external sponsorships and the need for metrics and statistics from prior year events to validate sponsorship decisions, as well as a letter to sponsorship recipients. Proposed future agenda items were also considered.

The meeting included updates from support staff on the Firemen's Park Trails Project and Firemen's Park Signage. There was also a discussion regarding the design of a new 'pocket park' in the Lincoln Subdivision. The board considered and acted to host a 'groundbreaking ceremony' for the Firemen's Park Trails.