City Manager briefed the council on administrative matters, public-notice schedules and upcoming community events in the weeks ahead.
She reminded council that the items related to the proposed manufactured‑housing district and the city‑initiated rezoning for 541 Simmons Way/Drive will require property notices and publication: staff would notify property owners within 200 feet on July 31 and publish the newspaper notice on Aug.1; plan commission public hearing is scheduled for Aug.18 and the council public hearing for Aug.25. She also noted the consent agenda includes the updated ILA for regional fire protection and other routine items.
The manager highlighted a renaming ceremony for Methodist Southwest Medical Center on Aug.4, the upcoming budget workshop and a senior information and wellness expo on Aug.19. She noted a downtown ribbon-cutting event and site prep celebration for a Phillips property scheduled for Aug.22. Staff also uploaded June police and fire snapshots and the city's June financial reports for council review.