News & Information
City Council Meeting Highlights
Date of Meeting:
March 9, 2026
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- Council approved an ordinance to close the railroad crossing at 55th & Lakecrest. The city will remove pavement from both sides of the tracks and receive reimbursement from BNSF for the associated costs.
- Council approved $133,000 contract to replace a portion of Stump Park Trail damaged by severe erosion from heavy rains last summer. Work completed by July of this year.
- Council voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on May 11 at 9 AM in City Hall to discuss a proposed TIF redevelopment district in portions of the Midland Entertainment District near I-435 and Midland Drive. I’ll discuss the specific proposal, an overview of TIF’s in general, and the benefits and criticisms of TIF’s in upcoming newsletters.
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