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City staff announces volunteer training, appreciation event and community 5K

Balch Springs Planning and Zoning Commission · April 16, 2026
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Summary

Planning staff said April 23 is mandatory volunteer training, April 30 is a volunteer appreciation event, and May 9 is the Sprint the Springs 5K at the Recreation Center; staff encouraged signups and noted remote access to training by Zoom.

During the April 16 meeting, city planning staff told the commission that land‑use applications and rezones are slowing but that plats are increasing. Staff announced three upcoming events: a mandatory volunteer training with the city attorney on April 23 at City Hall from 6–8 p.m. (a Zoom link will be provided for those who cannot attend in person); a volunteer appreciation event on April 30 at the Civic Center from 5–7 p.m.; and the Sprint the Springs 5K at the Recreation Center on May 9 at 8 a.m., which staff said will be dinosaur themed.

Staff asked commissioners to contact the city secretary if they need remote access to the training and noted that the appreciation event will include food, prizes and entertainment.