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Parks & Recreation staff outlined changes for 2025, including adding wellness activities to the Gojo app, moving the challenge to the month of May, and new communications elements such as a Mission Impossible–themed video and a bingo card to encourage participation. Staff said Team Southlake finished first with 113 points; the City of Keller finished second with 102 points. Citywide participation across all teams was reported at 482 participants and more than 10,000 logged activities (an average of roughly 42 activities per participant). Team Southlake reported about 190 participants and nearly 4,000 hours of exercise recorded. Staff highlighted staff participation across departments and noted special badges and awards for top individuals. First-place overall winner Jamie Wooldridge received prizes including two months’ access to Champions Club and pickleball lessons, and staff recognized first-, second- and third-place finishers.

Mayor and council members congratulated the Leadership Southlake class and city staff for coordinating the event and suggested ideas to expand participation in future years.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Southlake - City Council - Jun 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented Team Southlake’s Fit City Challenge results and honored top participants, noting participation numbers, activities logged and community engagement strategies that helped the city win a third straight title.","taxTitle","Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",52237,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658549,"Southlake outlines Stars & Stripes plans for July 3: fireworks at 9:30 p.m., expanded footprint and new activities",228,1661000,1889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580&start=1661&end=1889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580/thumbnail_1661000.jpg","/articles/6658549/Southlake/Tarrant-County/Texas/Southlake-outlines-Stars-Stripes-plans-for-July-3-fireworks-at-930-pm-expanded-footprint-and-new-activities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658549-1840580ef3ff50e6e9fe143827e9bec1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184832&Signature=SY4ONUJs1ImO8ar8-VkjbVCg1UWfg0ZG2GMgUxxmK5Cg4tKqkWAPsV6WaxAc48f0Mue1UvOaK77g7wnsKFTrJQbh5pMveOJ0ALeClV3w5qvwUmy2I~-Y1DKI3fvBsYyhMw8YD7FEu6duORtvakwiOXUC1Lb78vzHGPR~A0GTso-UE0LRHQk9TXF4~JZRxu7TFGBHME-LmpJddpf7PCwqtzzN86EsnHU6L1Zfi9YrKFRmsHUMfm7s~6nfsVSkKvPTv8itAPjxm1bhJeLcC5G8yOK3jVIkBGwKHlcr3K4jw~dxdbnVOM3thtzTxxPMFgHwGIxx5Bc3VVcOfCFKL3T5gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the City Council on June 17 on the 26th annual Stars & Stripes celebration scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, across Southlake Town Square with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Economic Development Director Daniel Cortez and Festivals & Events Coordinator Lauren Kimberly described programming from 5–11 p.m., spanning Ruston and Family Park to McPherson Park. Entertainment will include returning favorites such as the community band and new performers including North Texas Performing Arts of Southlake and School of Rock. New activities for 2025 include pickleball courts on-site, an airbrush T-shirt artist, inflatable skee-ball and expanded food-truck options. Postino will operate a beer-and-wine tent.

Staff said parking will be available at the Granite Office parking garage, the East Parking Garage and surrounding surface lots; off-site parking will be offered at Gateway and White’s Chapel Church with free shuttle service to event stops. Texas Capital served as presenting sponsor for the second consecutive year. Cortez said the event is intended as a community gathering to build shared memories and he described the event as a team effort across multiple city departments.

Council members praised the event plan and staff’s six months of preparation. Staff asked attendees and residents to consult the city event webpage for final performance times, parking logistics and viewing tips.","City staff previewed the 26th annual Stars & Stripes celebration on July 3, 2025, describing programming across Town Square, a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show, sponsor involvement and parking/shuttle logistics.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658554,"Council denies requested zoning change for 401 Keene Court that would have removed Ridgecrest frontage requirement",372,2569000,2941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580&start=2569&end=2941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580/thumbnail_2569000.jpg","/articles/6658554/Southlake/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-denies-requested-zoning-change-for-401-Keene-Court-that-would-have-removed-Ridgecrest-frontage-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658554-d964ed3a0dfd8ef4351d22c02e9bc57c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184832&Signature=XPLBbmLk5Api5G3vEAoPAseR1ZywxlljAOgW~8PM0ImIyxy3rohE-Cnjn747RO3-pEV4IzxoQRTRwKYJ79S9wkaE45HtYhXS8X9G38hIjO99lGMWRzWwIloJ7o560DPS2HDsHO9ekXh05nU~CUVpBcknZi9h8EWzw6~QLi8txX~HZWeK2GNiryGpwubrn2ycftIWqtvxq96ZQHzNrX-ZgCEXDLqtPS9vJMqxuBqAKUbDRR7ll8YeMu0jhXgYLIdYVaEl6P1iPIj5zD-i-Rqiju-CtUiTZNvbrjolSPjzg~jTpU7tKKbP44FOg7L2CIdr8lRukUErFH8bI56dBi~5fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on June 17 denied a second-reading zoning change and associated site plan for 401 Keene Court, preserving a prior condition that certain lots in the Keene Home Place subdivision must front Ridgecrest Drive.

Planning Director Killough told council the original 2021 zoning and concept plan for the subdivision included a plat note requiring Lots 1–6 to face Ridgecrest Drive; the recorded plat contains that note. The applicant sought to alter the condition so Lot 6 (401 Keene Court) would instead face King Court; Killough said the exhibit provided with the application did not include the recorded plat note. Staff recorded one written opposition and four letters of support from properties within 200 feet; Planning and Zoning recommended approval but council voted to deny at second reading 7–0.

Mayor Pro Tem Williamson moved to deny the ordinance (No. 480-784A, Z825-0037). The motion carried 7–0. Council’s action leaves the original plat note and zoning conditions in force.","At second reading, council rejected a developer request to alter a 2021 zoning condition requiring specific lots in the Keene Home Place subdivision to face Ridgecrest Drive. The denial preserves a recorded plat note and the subdivision's previously approved concept plan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658558,"Council approves one‑day Southlake Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Town Square for Sept. 27; alternate date Oct. 4",788,2990000,3778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580&start=2990&end=3778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580/thumbnail_2990000.jpg","/articles/6658558/Southlake/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-oneday-Southlake-Hispanic-Heritage-Celebration-in-Town-Square-for-Sept-27-alternate-date-Oct-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658558-d3781d285e11b6c53a188fda32287077/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184832&Signature=F6ruEWppxRZ13nlr0-IWIpa098D53KLX6tZSMHm5rat6MEtaJEsMCWq8q9T8ZbDLcZJxmEx~Qaar3-hqDv34ARvgWVUjbjOz4W1h71rwsC6Iq10nsGekBX06OndVZG1~pkUt3B00UAKdyk-71lTY-mpRFgVRAlGUlhSfMxSb-teRSilPC5fTobSNAyX8XswJaVRibB8PPLyTb6NCqPuUkWsnO5uFeo8Lc-9ni5Z1xav1Ug4P5VKu-vFX20LY~6YkudXI72jFPTnJLwGvHmI7n6rmm1Zern52626EdQ~OBlIX6OW94N~f9-atXTJ4XcAqQlNePygJ4nBV7ZMpKQ7LtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southlake City Council on June 17 approved a specific-use permit for a one-day Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Southlake Town Square, to be held Sept. 27, 2025, with Oct. 4 listed as an alternate bad-weather date.

Vidi (Vidi) Barker, representing the Southlake Hispanic and Latino organization, told council the nonprofit had secured Kite Realty’s permission to barricade certain alleyways and place portable restrooms on that property and had arranged for post-event power washing. Barker said the organization drew its 3,000–5,000 attendance estimate from prior events such as Somos and similar local festivals; she described outreach to sponsors and other communities and said the group hopes the celebration becomes an annual event.

Director Killough outlined the proposed footprint in Town Square and explained staff had received no responses from notified neighbors. The applicant’s proposed layout would close portions of Main Street and alleyways to create vendor areas, a kid zone and performance space. Staff and council discussed footprint size and attendance planning; Economic Development Director Daniel Cortez advised that event planning typically “plans the space first” to accommodate vendors and then adjusts expectations for actual attendance. Cortez also noted the city’s recent comparable events drew approximately 1,000–2,000 attendees in recent years but acknowledged first-year estimates can be higher or lower.

Councilmembers emphasized this is a one‑year approval for a first-year event so the city can assess impacts before considering a recurring permit. The motion specified that the event must meet all requirements of the city’s special-event permit process (Resolution No. 20317). The motion to approve carried 7–0.","Council granted a one‑time specific-use permit for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Town Square on Sept. 27, 2025, with an alternate bad-weather date of Oct. 4. Organizers estimated 3,000–5,000 attendees; staff estimated lower prior attendance figures but supported approval for a first-year event.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658563,"City Council approves contracts, project amendments and multiple permits; denies Keene Court zoning change",581,1603000,2184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580&start=1603&end=2184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3869017-d49c2cc0244a7627ff99dadad898c580/thumbnail_1603000.jpg","/articles/6658563/Southlake/Tarrant-County/Texas/City-Council-approves-contracts-project-amendments-and-multiple-permits-denies-Keene-Court-zoning-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658563-e243d5a9e1cd6be76e6a8d8ece1a79bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184832&Signature=JXO7jtNwYz4YDt12zIl0QONR1kL9ICEqtPxQVoZNIGrE9Ul~EWzBuDuocvPhQMiqz8ylmraCQdoIn2Z6UwFaIOGzNVTNtPlpaBtCrrnwOV7XXw571dI~8h40pk4AN3tNwyiAsmT8yb~3Ebx5A7T0LyIJOjCDuvz5ypJdqzG2j97IUTanE9l99wgT7-6wYG6F-tu8CfpTKJFpADFNcTxucVhCpEkfS1-ltxzDhw6MtZlTWRtfyObX40vNzkCDkiaQceOYnXkHHlfM1WLOxoFl6QmJeCu4iAz5bbJl3L~StTZy0xE2Z5ryim3~~g4EvKhMprm1ejAwS7cRh3mEB~HHSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southlake City Council on June 17 approved a set of consent items, authorized a long-term electricity contract negotiation, and approved multiple site- and special-use permit requests, while denying a zoning change for a Keene Court lot.

Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, purchases and contract amendments. Notable consent items: a purchase order for lightning detection systems and services with Periwether Inc. not to exceed $83,106; a contract renewal with Cigna for employee health, dental and vision insurance for plan year Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026 (amount not specified in the record); amendments establishing a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $26,770,000 to the construction manager-at-risk agreement with Byrne Construction Services for the municipal service center and public safety training tower; a related $520,485 amendment to construction management services with Grama Company, LLC; a $71,648 amendment to Matador Engineering for building systems commissioning; and a geotechnical materials testing agreement with Geotech Engineering not to exceed $167,000. The consent agenda also included a ceremonial renaming of FM 1938 as Gary Fickas Way and the tabling of ZA25-0030 to Aug. 5, 2025. The consent agenda passed 7–0.

After an executive session, council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with TXU Energy Retail Company LLC to supply electricity to city facilities for a term beginning Dec. 1, 2026 and ending Nov. 30, 2034. The motion carried 7–0.

Council voted on several development and permit items in the regular session. A second-reading zoning amendment and site plan request for 401 Keene Court (Z825-0037) was denied 7–0; the item would have removed a prior condition requiring certain lots to front Ridgecrest Drive. A one-day specific-use permit for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Southlake Town Square on Sept. 27, 2025 (alternate bad-weather date Oct. 4) was approved 7–0. A revised development plan for Kirkwood East (Z825-0031), including a variance to allow parking encroachment into a 50-foot natural area, was approved 7–0. A site plan to add approximately 7,800 square feet to the VersaCore Managed Pest Solutions headquarters at 485 Cherry Lane, including a variance to reduce driveway stacking depth, was approved 7–0. Two separate specific-use permits to add electric-vehicle charging stations were approved 7–0: at CEMA headquarters (two chargers serving four spaces) and at Mustang Court Business Park (seven chargers serving 14 spaces). Item 7A (ZA25-0030) was noted as tabled to Aug. 5, 2025 on the consent agenda.

Council also adopted Resolution No. 25-024 appointing members, chairs and vice chairs to multiple boards and commissions and approved the appointments as presented.

Votes recorded in the minutes were uniformly 7–0 where a tally was read; the minutes record motions, seconds and carried outcomes but do not list individual named votes for every action.","At its June 17 meeting, the Southlake City Council approved a package of consent items and several development and permit requests, authorized staff to negotiate an electricity supply agreement beginning in 2026, and denied a zoning modification for 401 Keene Court. All recorded motions carried by unanimous votes where noted.","actionData","errors"]

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