Municue
McKinney, TX

City Council Special Meeting · 3:00 PM · Council Chambers

This special session's primary action was a resolution reappointing McKinney's three municipal court judges to two-year terms. The remainder of the meeting consisted of ceremonial proclamations, a real estate industry award presentation, and a road project update, and council closed in executive session to discuss pending litigation with the City of Melissa and real property matters.
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Matters

Site-specific scope

Case File 26-0379

2 hearings since May 2026·Last: May 5, 2026

Case File 26-0380

2 hearings since May 2026·Last: May 5, 2026

Case File 26-0381

2 hearings since May 2026·Last: May 5, 2026

Case File 26-0382

2 hearings since May 2026·Last: May 5, 2026

Analysis

Governance & Oversight

Council adopted a resolution reappointing the city's three sitting municipal court judges to new two-year terms, continuing the current judicial leadership at McKinney Municipal Court.[#7]

Infrastructure & Facilities

Council received an update on the Eldorado & Virginia Parkway panel replacement project, a road infrastructure project in the city's transportation program.[#17]

Community Impact

Council recognized several community and civic milestones, including a real estate industry award for McKinney National Airport, four proclamations honoring city services and tourism, and a presentation on the McKinney Historic Half Marathon.[#11][#12][#14][#13][#18][#10]

Legal & Regulatory

Council convened executive session to consult with the city attorney on pending litigation between the City of McKinney and the City of Melissa over a boundary agreement, along with real property deliberations concerning municipal facilities.[#22]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectLitigation between McKinney and the City of Melissa over a municipal boundary agreement was discussed in closed session without a public outcome disclosed -- a case worth tracking as it develops. Separately, all three municipal court judges were reappointed together in a single resolution rather than through individual votes.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingCouncil previewed the agenda items for the May 6, 2026 regular meeting during this special session, the next open venue for raising issues before the full council, and confirmed continuity in municipal court leadership with all three sitting judges reappointed to two-year terms.

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#2This meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at: https://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130

#5If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting. Speakers wishing to addres

#7Resolution appointing Candace Carlsen as Presiding Municipal Court Judge, Peter Graham as Associate Municipal Court Judge, and Anthonette Ayitey-Adjin as Contract Municipal Court Judge, each for two-year terms.

Carried: 7 to 0
Anthonette Ayitey-AdjinCandace CarlsenPeter Graham

#10Presentation of the Dallas Business Journal's Best Real Estate Deals Community Impact Award to McKinney National Airport.

Dallas Business JournalMcKinney National Airport

#11A proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month.

Case File 26-0379

#12A proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerks Week.

Case File 26-0380

#13A proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week.

Case File 26-0381

#14Proclamation recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week.

Case File 26-0382

#15DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS for the City Council Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

#17An update on the panel replacement project at the Eldorado and Virginia Parkway intersection.

Eldorado & Virginia Parkway Panel Replacement Project

#18A presentation on the McKinney Historic Half Marathon event.

McKinney Historic Half Marathon

#19COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES regarding city boards and commissions

#22A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special Session, or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or

#26Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on April 28, 2026. ________________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary

#27In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone

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