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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Celina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Rodeo Soccer Club stadium and TIRZ district proposal
A pro soccer club wants to build a 6,000-seat stadium anchoring a 130-acre district with hotel, office, and retail. They're asking the city for a TIRZ to reimburse the developer and $4.2 million for land — a deal that could bring concerts, jobs, and tourism but also carries public financing risk.
CDC five-year investment priorities
The CDC's half-cent sales tax has historically gone almost entirely to parks. Council and the CDC board are now deciding how to balance parks against land buys, downtown, tourism, and business projects over the next five years — which shapes what gets built in your community.
Citywide Landscaping and Xeriscape Code Amendments
Celina is updating its landscaping rules to mandate water-smart xeriscaping in commercial areas and HOA common spaces while giving homeowners more freedom to ditch traditional lawns.
Mac Haik Chevrolet Dealership Development
A developer is seeking to build a major new Kia dealership at Dallas Parkway and Cobb Street, bringing new jobs and community support but requiring changes to existing zoning rules.
Special Events Planning and Budget
The council reviewed vendor guidelines for city-produced events, sparking discussion about whether political and non-profit groups should be permitted booth spaces. City staff noted that allowing political advocacy would legally turn festival grounds into open public forums, complicating event management.
TIRZ No. 13 Tax Year 2026 Expenditure Authorization
The board considered releasing $517,887 in tax increment funds to cover administrative costs and infrastructure grants for the Legacy Hills development. Board members rejected the funding after raising concerns that the developer hasn't built promised school sites or provided public access to the golf course.
Willock Master Plan
The EDC reviewed a comprehensive master plan for the 32-acre Willick property near downtown, featuring retail, dining, a boutique hotel, and open space along Doe Branch Creek.
Library Operations and Community Support
Library circulation, growth, and program engagement have all increased significantly over the past year, and adult programming is expanding.
FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan
The board reviewed ongoing public art initiatives for Fire Station #4, the Downtown Center, and Parks Administration. These projects aim to integrate local culture and visual arts into municipal buildings as the city grows.
Community Events and Promotion
Members discussed updating the city's Arts and Culture Master Plan and voted to reschedule an upcoming art exhibition so it can take place inside the new Downtown Center.