The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. The City Council is forming a Charter Review Committee to propose updates to the Denton City Charter, with meetings starting in July 2024 and public voting in May 2025. The Carl Gene Young Sr. Park sprayground will reopen on May 25 after maintenance. A virtual meeting on May 30 will discuss street reconstruction near the University of North Texas. The City has prepared cooling stations for summer 2024, and the GreenSense Incentive Program has allocated 62% of its funds, temporarily suspending E-Bike and Electric Vehicle rebates. Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer requested updates on the Community Forever Village tiny home project and addressed concerns about potential development in the Denia Neighborhood and access issues at Trinity United Methodist Church.
General Information
Charter Review Committee – The City Council has directed the formation of the 2024 Charter Review Committee, which will start meeting in July 2024 to examine and propose necessary updates to the Denton City Charter. The Council will consider the committee’s charges on June 4, and the approved changes are slated for a public vote in May 2025. These meetings will be public and available for streaming via the City’s website.
Carl Gene Young Sr. Park – The sprayground at Carl Gene Young Sr. Park is set to reopen on May 25 at 9 a.m. after being temporarily closed for maintenance involving concrete sealant and adhesive applications during the week of May 20.
Neighborhood 2 & 6 Virtual Community Meeting – A virtual community meeting is scheduled for May 30 at 6 p.m. by the Capital Projects Department. This meeting will discuss the ongoing multi-phase street reconstruction project in Neighborhoods 2 & 6, particularly focusing on streets near the University of North Texas campus. The project aims to rebuild roads that have reached the end of their lifespan.
Extreme Temperatures – With warmer weather approaching, the City has prepared a list of cooling stations for the summer of 2024. These stations are air-conditioned public facilities equipped with restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas. Detailed information on these cooling stations can be found on the Ready Denton- Extreme Temperatures website.
GreenSense Incentive Program Update – As part of the FY23-24 Budget, $1 million was allocated to the GreenSense Incentive Program. By May 9, approximately 62% of these funds were used for rebates to qualified applicants. Funding for E-Bikes and Electric Vehicles is temporarily suspended, but may be adjusted if surplus funds are available later in the year. Further details on program rebates can be accessed through the Rebates & Resources webpage.
Council Member Requests
Tiny Home Project – Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer requested an update on the Community Forever Village, a project under the 1877 Journey initiative. This development aims to create approximately 350 tiny home units along with community amenities such as a community event hall, a bistro and coffee shop, a community market, and spaces for work-related activities like auto repair and woodworking. The land for this project has been donated to a nonprofit, which expects to apply for development permissions in Summer 2024.
Inquiry into Lot and Potential Development in Denia Neighborhood – Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer relayed concerns from the Denia Neighborhood Association about potential development at a property near Willowwood St. and Highland Park Rd. City staff confirmed that while permits for tree removal have been issued, they are not related to any development, and no applications for development at this site have been received.
Church Access Across Drainage Ditch – Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Member Byrd have been addressing concerns from Trinity United Methodist Church about access issues related to a drainage easement on their property. City staff assessed the site and provided the church with potential improvement options they might pursue to enhance access across the floodplain area.
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Upcoming Street Closures
| Street/Intersection | From | To | Closure Start Date | Closure End Date | Description | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amistad Ln | John Payne Rd | Eagle Mountain Dr | 06/17/24 | 07/12/24 | ADA and Sidewalk Repair | Streets |
| Montecito Dr | Hickory Creek Rd | Clear River Ln | 06/03/24 | 07/19/24 | ADA and Sidewalk Repair | Streets |