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Jul 28, 2026

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Crossing guards and trash rates approved

Published Jul 28, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Crossing guards and trash rates approved

The council unanimously approved adding two more school crossing guards for 2026-27 and setting Merriam’s residential solid waste assessment at a single annual rate of $282.29 per dwelling unit through 2030.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Town Center redevelopment advances

The council approved a development agreement and related measures to create the Merriam Town Center Community Improvement District, set up new budgeting funds, and authorize up to $32 million in industrial revenue bonds for nearby commercial projects.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Upper Turkey Creek flood control presentation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented a proposed flood mitigation plan for Upper Turkey Creek, showing primarily levees, floodwalls near bridges, two bridge replacements, and a detention basin by Merriam Marketplace. The presentation included renderings, maps, and a project schedule with completion currently estimated January 2037; an open house with USACE staff followed the meeting. Public commenters raised concerns about preserving downtown character, visibility from I-35, graffiti on floodwalls, and the railroad bridge as a possible 'pinch point'. The council unanimously approved consent agenda minutes and adjourned at 8:14 pm.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council sets public hearing on CID

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to set a public hearing on June 22, 2026 to consider creating a Community Improvement District (CID) for Merriam Town Center.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council approves FIFA World Cup extended alcohol hours and amends meeting rules; reviews CIP and program updates

The Merriam City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items, a resolution to opt in to extended alcohol and CMB sale hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and amendments to the Governing Body Rules of Procedure. Staff presented the 2027 five-year CIP priorities, a single-hauler solid waste update, and a Downtown Master Plan update. Multiple proclamations were read.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Merriam City Council approves police drone and grant, purchases downtown property, funds traffic signal work, and adopts pollinator grant expansion (Apr 13, 2026)

Council unanimously approved the purchase of a Skydio X10 police drone and acceptance of a HeroFundUSA grant; authorized purchase of 5717 Kessler Lane with lease-termination terms; approved a traffic signal services agreement and replacement at 57th & Antioch; expanded the Contain the Rain program to include a Pollinator Grant. Multiple proclamations and employee service awards were presented.

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