District 2 and District 6 Joint Town Hall Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE Meeting Agenda District 2 and District 6 Joint Town Hall Betty Warmack Library Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:00 PM Empower Room 760 Bardin Road The District 2 and District 6 Joint Town Hall Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Betty Warmack Library, Empower Room, 760 Bardin Road, Grand Prairie, Texas. You may participate via Zoom by registering for the meeting here: https://gptx.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N9g-k0O5TcaXAeR5IJW9QA#/registration Once registered, you will receive a link with instructions to join the meeting. A quorum of the City Council may be present. This notice is being posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. City staff will be available to provide an update and/r answer any questions on topics related to District 2 and District 6. CALL TO ORDER Welcome - Council Member District 2 Jacquin Headen and Council Member District 6 Kurt G. Johnson PRESENTATIONS 1. Homestead Exemption Increase and Property Tax Decrease by Mayor Ron Jensen 2. Lakeridge Community Center by City Manager Steve Dye 3. Fire, Medical and Emergency Management Updates by Fire Chief Robert Fite 4. Crime Decreases and Crime Fighting Strategy by Police Chief Daniel Scesney; Animal Services and Operations by Field Supervisor Edward Cruz; and Short Term Rental Policy by Code Compliance Manager Chad McGowen 5. EpicCentral Updates and Timelines by Creative Producer Zane King 6. Library Facilities, Services and Programs by Libraries Director Peter Sime 7. Event Calendar for April through June 2023, Epic Recreation, Park Updates and Lynn Creek Marina by Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Duane Strawn District 2 and District 6 Joint Town Hall Meeting – April 13, 2023 Page 1 of 2  8. Entrepreneur U, Update on Cricket Stadium and Latest on District 2 and 6 Developments by Economic Development Director Marty Wieder and Retail Manager Kay Brown 9. Status of Day Miar Road Construction; IH-20 Frontage Roads, Camp Wisdom Widening, SH 161 and Streets and Sidewalks in District 2 and District 6 by Transportation Director Walter Shumac and Engineering Director Noreen Housewright ADJOURNMENT Certification In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council meeting agenda was prepared and posted April 7, 2023. ______________________________ Gloria Colvin, Deputy City Secretary The Betty Warmack Library is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call 972-237-8035 or email GPCitySecretary@gptx.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. District 2 and District 6 Joint Town Hall Meeting – April 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2