City of University Park City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council conducted an executive session to evaluate the City Manager and held a work session to review policies regarding Snider Plaza and the Miracle Mile. The Public Works Department was formally recognized for obtaining re-accreditation from the American Public Works Association. Council members approved several interlocal agreements with Dallas County concerning household hazardous waste disposal, environmental health services, and coordinated health services. Furthermore, the meeting addressed various committee and board appointments, including roles within the Finance Advisory Committee, Public Safety Advisory Committee, and the Snider Plaza Public Improvement District Policy Board.
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The council meeting addressed several key business items, including the adoption of the ADA Transition Plan and the approval of a negotiated rate settlement with Atmos Energy Corporation. The council approved the resolution for the Snider Plaza Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan. Additionally, a resolution regarding the governance of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was discussed and subsequently denied. The council also reviewed a request from the Highland Park Independent School District regarding an agreement for the use of city right-of-way, opting to postpone the matter pending further information.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City Council of University Park Meeting Agenda
The council will convene for an executive session to consult on DART governance and a pre-meeting work session. Key agenda items include the adoption of an ADA Transition Plan, the approval of the Atmos Energy Corporation negotiated rate settlement, the establishment of a service and assessment plan for the Snider Plaza Public Improvement District, discussion on DART governance, and a request from Highland Park ISD regarding the renewal and revision of an agreement for the use of City right-of-way.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
City of University Park City Council Meeting Minutes
The council received briefings regarding the 2026 Tree Lighting event and the Uber Transit Innovation Fund pilot program. Awards were presented to police officers for lifesaving efforts and to lifeguards for providing first aid. The council approved an ordinance repealing a parking restriction, awarded contracts for roadway materials, and discussed revising the limits of a residential parking designation on Amherst Street, ultimately deciding to deny the revision request. Additionally, the council approved a final payment for the Miracle Mile Street Replacement Project, passed a resolution to name a firing range in memory of Sgt. Robert Ramsey, and adopted the FY2027 Pay Plan which included salary and benefit adjustments based on a compensation study.
