Council actions at a glance: consent agenda, consulting contracts and authorizations (all 4‑0)

The Parker City Council took several formal actions on July 21. All votes reported in the meeting record were unanimous (4‑0):

• Consent agenda: Council approved minutes for meetings on June 22, June 30 and July 7 (motion by Council member Halbert; second by Council member Daryl Sharp). Motion carried 4‑0.

• Resolution 2026‑906 (professional consulting services): Council authorized an agreement for professional consulting services with Willdan Financial Services to provide financial consulting in a matter described on the agenda (motion and second; vote 4‑0).

• Resolution 2026‑907 (stormwater master plan / utility rate study): Council approved hiring Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter to prepare a stormwater master plan and rate study to identify priority drainage projects and funding options; vote 4‑0.

• Resolution 2026‑908 (excuse absence): Council approved excusing the absence of Council member Roxanne Baldwin (motion passed 4‑0).

• Executive‑session follow‑up: After closing for executive session, council authorized the mayor to take all actions necessary, including litigation, to oppose Collin County’s approval of a plat by Restore the Grasslands LLC; the motion passed 4‑0.

The council directed staff to implement approved contracts and to follow up with scheduled workshops and financing options where applicable.