Discussions started with the School Board on declining enrollment. Intersection improvements for Jasper and Ellendale were approved and members were appointed to start reviewing the City Charter.

A Joint work session with the School Board on declining enrollment starts the meeting. Then action on the formation of a committee to review and propose changes to the City Charter, and improvements to Ellendale Ave at Jasper St.

The Council lowered the garbage rate increase from 5% down to 3% while also adopting the city’s new budget and discussing first steps toward a new 20 year Community Vision.

A budget-heavy meeting awaits the Council, plus a vote on a garbage rate increase, a discussion on allowed businesses downtown, and the start of work on Dallas’ 2050 Vision.

Graduates from Leadership Dallas shared their city knowledge. The Council then passed updates to the city fee schedule, the City Manager’s salary, a 5% garbage rate increase, but rejected an open burning registration program.