December 6, 2024

City Council Updates

Upcoming Public Hearings

The following Public Hearings will be held at the December 10 City Council Meeting. Meetings begin at 7pm and take place at the Addison Conference Centre at 15650 Addison Road. Agendas are posted on the Town's website.

Hold a public hearing, present, discuss, and consider action on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for property located at 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 700, that is currently zoned Planned Development (PD), through Ordinance No. O23-03, to allow a restaurant with the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. Case 1926-SUP/5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 700 (La Parisienne).

Hold a public hearing, present, discuss, and consider action on an Ordinance of the Town of Addison amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing and replacing Division 7 “Industrial Wastewater Standards” of Article III “Sewers” of Chapter 82 “Utilities” of the Town of Addison Code of Ordinances in its entirety; adopting new uniform requirements for users of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs).

Around Town

A Holly Jolly Day in Addison Circle Park!

Addison Circle Park was filled with holiday magic on Sunday, December 1, as residents gathered for this year’s Holiday in the Park. Families enjoyed festive activities, including photos with Santa, a petting zoo, and giant holiday inflatables. Kids got creative by making magic reindeer food, writing letters to Santa, and posing for pictures with strolling holiday characters.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun to kick off the holidays in Addison!

National Life Group's Legacy of Excellence in Addison

National Life Group (NLG) sets the gold standard as one of the country’s premier life insurance and annuity companies. This 176-year-old organization continues to operate with the same pillars and standards that laid the foundation for its success. With messages like “Bringing Peace of Mind to Everyone We Touch,” “Do Good, Be Good, Make Good,” and “Keep Our Promises,” NLG exemplifies a commitment to excellence and community.

NLG manages over $58 billion in assets and has two major locations: Montpelier, Vermont, and Addison, Texas. Ranking #7 among the top insurance providers and as the #1 annuity provider for teachers, they are a leader in their field.

Mayor Bruce Arfsten, Mayor Pro Tempore Darren Gardner, Deputy City Manager Ashley Shroyer, Economic Development Director Wayne Emerson, and Economic Development Manager David Chavez recently toured NLG's impressive Addison facility. The tour highlighted the company’s dedication to innovation, philanthropy, and service. Addison is proud to host this exceptional company, which truly embodies its motto, “Serviam!”

Further emphasizing their commitment to service, a group of volunteers from NLG came to the Athletic Club on Wednesday, December 4 to put together s’mores kits and buttons for Friday's Addison Circle Tree Lighting. Thank you for sharing your time with Addison!

Preparing for the Winter

Before Jack Frost visits Addison, please take some time to make sure you are prepared for this upcoming winter season. Our Fire, Public Works & Engineering, and Parks & Recreation Departments have a few housekeeping requests for residents and businesses while the weather is still relatively mild:

Lawn Sprinklers: Please make sure that your freeze sensors on your irrigation sprinklers are functioning or turn your sprinklers off when temperatures are forecasted to slip below freezing. Overspray from sprinkler systems can cause significant traffic issues when the water freezes on roads.

Tree Trimming: The low-hanging branches of the trees on your property impede the Town’s emergency vehicles, especially when ice weighs them down. Fire apparatus require a clearance of 14 feet which is why Addison’s code requires all residential and commercial trees to be trimmed at least 14 feet above the roadways. Please help the Addison Fire Department improve access to your neighborhood by making sure your trees along the street are trimmed.

Protect Your Pipes: Review tips from Public Works to Protect Your Pipes from the Winter Weather to make sure your pipes don’t burst if we reach freezing conditions.

Winterize your Home and Car: Take a look at the CDC’s recommendations for preparing your home and car for winter weather, to make sure you’re home and car are both prepped for the winter. It’s a good idea to make an emergency kit for your car, so you’re prepared for delays or icy conditions.

Keep informed: Check out our webpage for more information about Inclement Weather Resources. During inclement conditions, if you want to check about Town facility closures, please call our information line at (972) 450-7005.

Parks Staff Begins Winterizing Water Fountains Throughout Town

As colder weather sets in, Addison Parks staff will begin winterizing water fountains throughout the Town's park and trail system. The fountains will be turned off for the season and reactivated on March 31, 2025. However, the new freeze-resistant fountains at Spruill Dog Park will remain operational all winter.

Thank you for your understanding as we take these measures to protect our infrastructure during the winter months!

Adoptable Animals Available at Feliz Navi-Dog

Celebrate the season with your furry friends at Feliz Navi-Dog, happening Saturday, December 7 from 10am - 2pm at Addison Circle Park!

Meet adoptable animals from Addison Animal Services, including Poyo, Pancho, Goddess, and Sophie, and help them find their fur-ever homes.
Snap festive photos of your pup with Santa!
Enjoy FREE pup cups from Java & Hopps for your four-legged companions.
Explore local vendors offering treats and gifts for your pets.

Don’t miss this paw-some holiday event for animal lovers of all ages!

Rock the Holidays In Addison!

We are Rockin' Around the Circle during Addison's month-long holiday celebration in the Addison Circle District! The activities include:

✨ Carriage Rides through Addison Circle

🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 with live music from Emerald City All Stars

🎭 Holiday shows like Grandma Got Run Over by What? and Frozen Jr.

🐾 Feliz Navi-DOG, for pet pictures with Santa!

🎨 Sip & Paint Nights with Fernando The Artist

🎶 A Plano Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert and much more!

Plan your holiday adventures today at www.VisitAddison.com/holidays.

Rockin' Around the Circle

5 Winter Date Nights in Addison

Winter is the perfect season to cozy up with your favorite person and explore Addison's charming date night spots. This list has something for every couple, from a little healthy competition to romantic scenes. Get ready to plan a memorable night out with these five winter date night ideas in Addison!

Hot Cocoa and Holiday Lights | Get in the holiday spirit right here in Addison
Get Your Game On | Add a little friendly competition to your date night
Dinner and a Show | Catch a show at one of Addison's theatres or comedy clubs
Live Music | Find something jazzy, cool, or upbeat in one of Addison's venues
A Romantic Staycation | Extend your date night into a weekend getaway

Addison Circle Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 6

6 - 8pm

(Tree Lighting takes place at 7pm)

Addison Circle Park

The Addison Circle Holiday Tree Lighting is making its grand return! Join us for a magical evening with:

Live holiday tunes from the Emerald City All Stars
Carriage rides through the Addison Circle District (purchase required)
Photos With Santa
S'mores and Hot Cocoa
Holiday Wish Floating Lantern

Please bring new and unwrapped adult socks, blankets, canned food, and toys to donate to DART’s Stuff a Bus drive to bring the holiday magic to those in need.

Feliz Navi-Dog

Saturday, December 7

10am - 2pm

Addison Circle Park

Don’t miss this FREE paw-some holiday event that includes pet photos with Santa, adoptable animals from Addison Animal Services, free pup cups from Java and Hopps, and more. If it rains, the event will be relocated to under the pavilion.

Holiday Sip & Paint

The Addison Performing Arts Centre

December 12 and December 19

Join Fernando The Artist for an evening of art, drinks, and good company. No artistic skills are needed. Grab a drink from the bar and follow along with Fernando as he guides you through painting a picture of your choice. Perfect for a night out with friends and family.

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Grandma Got Run Over by What?

The Addison Performing Arts Centre

December 13 -14 and

December 20-21

This entertaining murder mystery dinner party will have accusations flying like snowballs! Join us and see if you can get to the bottom of this Christmas mystery. Ugly Sweater attire is encouraged - there's a contest included with prizes!

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A Groovy Christmas

The Addison Performing Arts Centre

December 20 - 22

6 o'clock Dance Theatre Presents A Groovy Christmas. This holiday season you’re invited to an immersive, holiday show – rather, a party to be exact – where the lines between performers and guests will blur.

Purchase Tickets

How to Stay Informed

Addison shares information with the community in a number of different ways. Here are some ways you can stay updated on the latest news:

Website:

addisontx.gov: Find alerts and updates on the homepage and department-specific updates on department pages.
addisontx.gov/projects: Find information on major projects around town, including a map, status updates, and more
addisontx.gov/weather: This inclement weather page includes information on finding your main water shut off, reporting a gas leak, and protecting your pipes.
www.addisonalert.com: Get alerts about severe weather and other emergencies in the Town of Addison, as well as register to receive updates on Town programs.