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City Manager previews events, awards and routine items; dog park naming appears on agenda

Cedar Hill City Council · February 10, 2026

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Summary

In a Feb. 10 briefing, the city manager reviewed community events and awards, flagged a public hearing for a Hooters conditional use permit, noted an upcoming election on May 2 and said the council will consider a resolution to name the new dog park 'Legacy Dog Park' in honor of Pastor Jim Hennessy; the briefing did not record final votes.

At the Feb. 10 Cedar Hill council briefing, the city manager ran through calendar items, community events and several agenda items the council will consider.

She noted community gatherings including the mayor’s State of the City (Feb. 12), the Sierra Lions Club pancake breakfast (Feb. 21), the Cedar Hill Shares Gala (Feb. 28), and the March 3 "Win Big during 2026 World Cup" business event coordinated by tourism, the EDC and the Chamber of Commerce. She also announced a retirement celebration for longtime IT Director Earl Shipman and a senior center design reveal scheduled Feb. 23.

On business items, the manager said a public hearing will be held on a conditional use permit for the Hooters restaurant related to a sale of ownership. She also said Item 7 will consider ordering a general election for May 2 to fill council places 2 and 6.

The manager corrected an earlier statement to confirm a regular agenda item to consider a resolution naming the city's new dog park "Legacy Dog Park" to honor Pastor Jim Hennessy for his community contributions. The briefing also noted staff recognition by the Government Finance Officers Association: the city has received the GFOA distinguished budget award for 35 years and certificates for excellence in financial reporting for fiscal year 2024.

No formal council votes or final decisions on these items are recorded in the briefing transcript; the manager identified the items as upcoming agenda items and community events.