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Work session covered projects and airport marketing

McKinneyJan 20, 20262 min read

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Council reviewed roadway reconstruction updates, the MPAC renovation plan with an $8.5 million construction budget plus $1.0 million in professional services and $500,000 for furniture and equipment, and McKinney National Airport marketing and public relations initiatives. Council also recognized firefighters deployed to the Central Texas floods and discussed executive session items, with no action taken from that closed session.

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Council used this work session to hear updates on major city projects and plans before the regular meeting later that day. The MPAC renovation presentation said the project includes historic-preservation work, building system upgrades, theater improvements, and restroom updates, with construction expected to begin Feb. 4 and finish in fall 2026. Council also heard about roadway reconstruction and airport marketing efforts, and recognized firefighters deployed to the Central Texas floods.

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Recognized firefighters deployed to the Central Texas floods.
Reviewed an informational update on roadway reconstruction projects.
Received an update on the MPAC renovation project, including a projected $8.5 million construction budget, $1.0 million for professional services, and $500,000 for furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Heard a presentation on McKinney National Airport marketing and public relations initiatives.
Entered executive session on attorney consultations, pending litigation, and real property; no action was taken.
Adjourned the work session.

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Jan 20, 2026, 3:00 PMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

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WATCH THE BROADCAST LIVE
This meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website. Members of the public who wish to watch this meeting may watch online at: https://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130
CALL TO ORDER
INFORMATION SHARING
Recognition of the Firefighters Deployed to the Central Texas Floods
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary before the meeting. Speakers wishing to address the City Council regarding any item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Mayor may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency.
DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS for the City Council Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
Informational Update on Roadway Reconstruction Projects
Update on the MPAC Renovation Project
Presentation on McKinney National Airport Marketing and Public Relations Initiatives
COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES regarding City Boards & Commissions
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In Accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special Session, or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said items (as needed) B. Section 551.071 (A) Pending or contemplated litigation - Development and Annexation Agreement Between City of McKinney, Texas and JEN TEXAS 22 LLC, Painted Tree 607- McKinney, L.P, and GRBK Edgewood LLC for Painted Tree and including Spiars Engineering (Engineer of Record) C. Section 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property - Approximately 19.819 acres of land in the Ed Bradley Survey, Abstract 85, McKinney, Texas, recorded in Book 2109, Page 852 of the Deed Records of Collin County, Texas
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on January 13, 2026. ________________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Email contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. ADA grievances may also be directed to the ADA Coordinator or filed online at http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ada.

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