The Midland City Council convened on September 9, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including zoning amendments and budget considerations for the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting commenced with a unanimous vote on item number 17, although the specifics of this item were not detailed in the transcript. Following this, the council moved to item 11, which involved an ordinance amending the zoning district map to grant a specific use designation for a property located at the northeast corner of Dusted Drive and West Wadley Avenue. This amendment allows the property, currently zoned for office and retail development, to be used for the sale of all alcoholic beverages in a restaurant for on-premises consumption. The motion passed unanimously.

Next, item 12 was introduced, which proposed to rezone a 302.39-acre tract of land from a plan development district for housing to an amended plan development district. This area is situated at the intersection of North Fairgrounds Road and Fire Wheel Road. Brent Behringer from Beatenville Homes presented to the council, showcasing developments in the area, including parks and trails. He emphasized the project's commitment to affordability and compliance with city standards. The council engaged in a discussion regarding the maintenance of these parks, confirming that a homeowners association (HOA) would oversee upkeep. The motion for this item also carried, with a vote of 6 to 1.

The council then addressed item 13, which was pulled from the agenda as it was not ready for consideration. The meeting proceeded to item 14, where public input was gathered on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. This budget aims to allocate funds for the maintenance and operation of various city departments and improvements.

In summary, the meeting highlighted significant zoning changes aimed at enhancing local development and initiated discussions on the upcoming budget, reflecting the council's ongoing efforts to address community needs and growth in Midland.