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Watch: Deer Park City Council August 17th

First, a petition for annexation has been submitted to the city for a new housing development. Secondly, the council will be considering banning marijuana-related businesses. Last was regarding preservation costs for city hall and roads that are higher than expected.

Watch the video at the bottom or click a link to view a portion of the meeting that interests you.

Key Points

00:00 – Call to Order & Roll Call
00:30 – Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
01:35 – Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes
02:05 – New Business – Unnamed Park Deeded To City
04:35 – New Business – Change Order Dalton Well
06:10 – New Business – Change Order 6th Reservoir
07:25 – New Business – Pavement Preservation Bid Award
09:35 – Consent Agenda
10:15 – Report of Departments
29:00 – Report of Officers
34:50 – Comments from the Audience

Annexation, Caleb Stapp, City Hall, Deer Park City Council, Heather Newsom, Helen Dee Cragun, Jason Upchurch, Marijuana, Naomi Diaz, Tim Verzal

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