The City Council voted 6-0 to support a feasibility study for separating rail traffic from road traffic at Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183 and to pursue state grant funding.
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The study would examine options for improving safety and reducing conflicts between trains and vehicles at the Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183 crossing. The council also approved an ordinance establishing procedures for a special election to fill the vacant Place 4 seat, approved a development agreement with East Group Properties, LP, and received an update on the city's advanced metering infrastructure project.
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Approved a resolution supporting a rail grade-separation feasibility study at Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183 and authorizing a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program; vote 6-0.
Recognized the vacancy in Councilmember Place 4 and approved procedures for a special election to fill the unexpired term; included in the consent agenda approved 6-0.
Approved the second reading of an ordinance allowing outdoor sporting activities, including soccer, cricket, and football, at 302 and 304 Brushy Street; vote 6-0.
Approved a Chapter 380 Development Agreement with East Group Properties, LP, and authorized the City Manager to execute it; vote 6-0.
Moved the February 5, 2026 regular council meeting to February 10, 2026 because early voting for the February 7, 2026 special election will occur at Pat Bryson Municipal Hall; vote 6-0.
Took no action on proposed roadway impact fee amendments, and postponed Smart Code discussion to a future meeting.
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