May Election Canceled and Three Unopposed City Council Candidates Declared Elected
At its March 5 meeting, the City Council approved an Ordinance canceling the May 4, 2024 General Election and declaring the three unopposed candidates for City Council Member positions as elected. Congratulations to:
- Chris DeFrancisco
- Howard Freed
- Darren Gardner
The new council members will be sworn in at a special meeting on Friday, May 10 and their first official City Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 14.
You can watch the Council's election discussion here, read the presentation here, and review the Ordinance here.
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Since 2016, Addison's City Council has met annually to discuss strategic questions and identify key priorities for the Town. The last annual plan (FY 2024 Vision Statement, Strategic Pillars, and Milestones) was adopted by the Council through Resolution on April 25, 2023. The plan is used to assist with the annual budget development and propose the allocation of resources with Council-identified priorities, to guide staff and the organization's efforts, and to measure progress toward defined goals.
On February 8 and February 9, the Council met in a Special Meeting to discuss and develop an updated plan with the assistance of an outside facilitator and input from Town staff.
A new format for the strategic plan was introduced:
- Key Focus Areas (KFA): Key areas around which we build and focus our efforts and resources.
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Strategic Objectives: Top ways that we succeed in our Key Focus Areas (~3-7 per key Focus Area).
- Initiatives: Specific means by which we accomplish our Strategic Objectives.
Through the discussion, the Council developed KFAs and Strategic Objectives that were discussed during the February 27 meeting and formally adopted at the March 5 meeting. The KFAs are:
- Public Saftey
- Economic Development and Revitalization
- Mobility and Connectivity
- Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
- Financial Health and Organizational Excellence
- Community Engagement
- Vibrant Active Community
You can find the formal resolution that includes the KFAs and Strategic Objectives here.
| | Spring Town Meeting Scheduled for April 2 | | The Spring Town Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm at the Addison Conference Centre. Council will discuss the Key Focus Areas they identified in their recent Strategic Planning Workshop. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Town's website. |
Volunteers Needed for Addison Circle Vision Plan Advisory Committee
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with OJB Landscape Architecture to create a Vision Plan for Addison Circle Park at its February 27 meeting. Because public engagement is an important part of this process, Council discussed the formation of an advisory committee to help guide and inform the development of the Vision Plan at its March 5 meeting.
Since the Vision Plan for Addison Circle Park will be developed to serve Addison residents and businesses, as well as attract visitors to the town, the Council wanted the advisory committee to be representative of a variety of groups impacted by the future of the park. They decided that the committee should include a total of 14 members. Seven will be Addison residents who can represent residents' needs and desires and the remaining seven will be business community representatives who can offer technical expertise related to how the park can benefit surrounding businesses and attract visitors.
If you want to be considered for the committee, please fill out the application below. The Council will consider appointments at a future meeting.
You can watch the Council's Addison Circle Vision Advisory Committee discussion here and read the presentation here.
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Addison Airport has Record First Quarter Revenue
Airport Director Joel Jenkinson provided the Council an overview of key airport performance measures for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024, which ended on December 31, 2023, at the March 5 Council Meeting. The report presents data on revenue, fuel flowage, and aircraft operations (take-offs and landings), including international operations and updates on significant airport projects.
Highlights for the quarter include:
- Continued strength in international arrivals (U.S. Customs clearances).
- Record total revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year.
- Bidding, contract award, and notice to proceed for the Taxiway Bravo extension - phase 1 construction project.
You can watch the Council's Airport discussion here and read the presentation here.
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Save the Date: March 20 CPAC Meeting
Thanks to those who have provided input via surveys, in-person meetings, and digital tools on AdvanceAddison.com, the project team has a draft vision statement! You are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) on March 20, 2024. The CPAC will meet in the Council Chambers at the Addison Conference Centre (15650 Addison Road) to refine Addison's shared vision.
Save the Date! Once the agenda is finalized, it will be posted on the Town website here.
| | Move Your Clocks Forward This Weekend | | Don't forget to spring forward this weekend! Daylight Saving Time begins, so set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night before heading to bed. | | Apt CoWork Opens at Savoye in Vitruvian | | |
On Thursday, February 29, the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Apt CoWork at Savoye. Mayor Bruce Arfsten, Council Member Dan Liscio, and City Manager David Gaines were there to welcome the new coworking space to Addison.
Located in the Savoye apartments at 3870 Ponte Avenue, the Salt Lake City-based company transforms retail spaces, non-monetized coworking spaces, and underutilized spaces in hotels, apartment communities, and HOAs into comfortable workspaces to offer a new model of coworking designed specifically for remote and hybrid workers. Apt CoWork spaces are available on a subscription basis and provide such amenities as privacy pods, lockers, conference rooms, hourly private offices, quiet phone booths, high-speed internet, coffee and tea, sit/stand desks, parking, ample workspaces, and more.
The Addison location joins other Apt CoWork spaces currently established in Lewisville, Frisco, and Plano. Welcome to Addison, Apt CoWork!
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The Athletic Club is Hiring! | | Do you know a responsible high school or college student looking for a summer job? The Addison Athletic Club is hiring Summer Camp Counselors and Lifeguards. Both positions include competitive pay, plus sign-on and retention bonuses. Scan the QR codes above for more information or apply on the Town's website. | | March Madness Addison Style | | |
Welcome to the ultimate showdown for basketball fans! As March Madness sweeps the nation with its thrilling games and buzzer-beating moments, Visit Addison has lined up the top 16 best sports-watching spots in Addison to go head-to-head in their very own March Madness contest. These restaurants aren't just your average sports hangouts — they're the go-to spots for the best viewing experiences, mouthwatering food, and unbeatable atmospheres.
Get ready to vote for your favorites on the @visitaddison Instagram, as we crown the champion of the March Madness sports bar contest!
| | Last Chance to Submit Your Tulip Photos | | |
It's (almost!) spring in Addison, and that means the tulips are blooming! The Addison Parks Department plants 30,000 tulip bulbs each year; and we know they are the backdrop for photos taken by both residents and visitors. We want to see those photos!
Addison is giving away $25 Flower Child gift cards to five lucky winners who post Addison tulip photos (not a story) on Facebook or Instagram and tag @townofaddison and @visitaddison.
The contest closes on March 15. Winners, who will be selected at random, will be announced on March 18. For more information about user-generated content terms and conditions, please read the Town's policy here.
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Pop Up Yoga
Saturday, March 9
10am - 11am
Addison Circle Park
Addison Outdoors Pop-Up Yoga is back in Addison Circle Park beginning on Saturday, March 9! Yoga by Addison Circle Yoga starts at 10am and games are available from 10 - 11am.
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City Sips and Scoop
Tuesday, March 19
6:30pm
Lion and Crown
Special Events Director Abby Morales will join the Mayor and Council to provide updates on upcoming special events and projects happening around Addison.
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Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 23
9:30am - 11am
Les Lacs Park
BYOB - that's bring your own basket - to the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, lawn games, inflatables, and, of course, the egg hunt which begins at 10.
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Easter Bunny Pet Photos
Saturday, March 23
11:30am - 12:30pm
Addison Circle Park
Grab your furbabies and head over to Addison Circle Park for free photos with the Easter Bunny. Dressing for the occasion (pets and people!) is highly recommended.
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Addison Airport Toll Tunnel NIghtly Closures Scheduled Through April 5
March 6 through April 5 (8pm to 6am)
- East- and westbound Addison Airport Toll Tunnel (AATT) will be closed to traffic nightly
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Multiple Closures Planned for Dallas North Tollway
Friday, March 8 at 10pm through Monday, March 11 at 5am
- All lanes of southbound Dallas North Tollway (DNT) from I-635 to Royal Ln.
- East- and westbound I-635 to southbound DNT direct-connector ramps
- Southbound Harvest Hill Road, Inwood Road, and Forest Lane entrance ramps
- Southbound Royal Lane exit ramp
- Northbound left lane of DNT from Royal Lane to Forest Lane
Friday, March 22 at 10pm through Monday, March 25 at 5am
- All lanes of southbound DNT from I-635 to Royal Lane
- East- and westbound I-635 to southbound DNT direct-connector ramps
- Southbound Harvest Hill Road, Inwood Road, and Forest Lane entrance ramps
- Southbound Royal Lane exit ramp
- Northbound left lane of DNT from Royal Lane to Forest Lane
Saturday, March 23 at 10pm through Sunday, March 24 at 5am
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Full closure of northbound and southbound DNT main lanes between Keller Springs Road and Belt Line Road to set beams for Silver Line.
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