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July 14, 2026 City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City Council Approves Rezoning for Downtown Arts and Cultural District
The City Council approved an amendment to the zoning map of the UDC, rezoning property on the south side of Crockett Street from D1 AC Downtown Arts and Cultural Subdist to Downtown Arts and Cultural Conditional Zoning District. This rezoning was discussed in relation to concerns about parking and building height, with ongoing discussions noted. The motion to approve passed with seven votes. [cite: 582-595]
Elby Road Property Rezoned for Neighborhood Commercial Use
The City Council approved an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the UDC by rezoning property located on the north side of Elby Road from RE Residential Estate zoning district to C1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The motion was moved by Councilman Butcher and seconded by Councilman Talifer. This motion passed with seven votes. [cite: 626-642]
Rezoning Approved for Property on Free State Boulevard
The City Council approved the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, rezoning property on the south side of Free State Boulevard from C3 General Commercial Zoning District to IMU Industrial Mixed Zoning District. This decision passed with seven votes. [cite: 570-581]
Southern Hills Pool Opening Delayed Due to Construction, Weather, and Material Shortages
The City Council discussed the prolonged delay in opening the Southern Hills pool, which is part of a 270-day project. The delay is attributed to factors including price increases for equipment, extensive renovations requiring chiseling out the entire Olympic-size pool, significant rainfall impacting concrete pouring schedules, and competition for concrete trucks from other major projects like the Jimmy Davis Bridge. Despite these challenges, the pool is designed to keep water in and running, and will remain open through Labor Day. An opening date is tentatively set for two weeks from the meeting. A temporary water park is also being set up for children at Southern Hills. The pool's Olympic size and depth will be maintained, unlike other pools which have had depth changes. [cite: 253-359, 362-373]
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