The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.

Briefing by Tom Keener, Cultural Arts Coordinator, Regarding the 40th Anniversary of the Allen Public Library.

Parks and Recreation Board's Annual Report to the City Council.

Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.

Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Amendment to PD Planned Development No. 96 to Grant a Change of Zoning for the Areas Described as Subdistricts A, B and C and to Amend the Development Regulations for a Mixture of Uses including R-5 Residential, TH Townhome, and LR Local Retail for Connemara Crossing as Set Forth in the Ordinance.

Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Zoning Amendment to PD Planned Development No. 96 to Grant a Change of Zoning for the Areas Described as Subdistricts A, B and C and to Amend the Development Regulations for a Mixture of Uses including R-5 Residential, TH Townhome, and LR Local Retail for Connemara Crossing as Set Forth in the Ordinance.

Approve an Economic Development Agreement with The Village at Allen L.P. for the Development of the Village Retail Shopping Area, an Upscale Full-Service Hotel, Office Facilities and the City of Allen Event Center Project, which will be a Multi-Purpose Arena Capable of Hosting Sporting, Civic, and Entertainment Events.

Motion to Confirm City Council Appointments to the Finance/Audit Committee for Fiscal Year 2008 as Recommended by Mayor Terrell.

Motion to Consider Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms and Vacancies on All City Boards, Commissions, and Corporations.

Calendar: October - The Allen Public Library will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with 40 special events during the Month of October. October 2 - National Night OutCalendar.