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Home My WebLink About07/23/2015 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Workshop College Station, TX Meeting Agenda - Final City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 City Hall Council Chambers4:30 PMThursday, July 23, 2015 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Executive Session will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: Litigation a.Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County, Texas, 12th Judicial District b. Juliao v. City of College Station, Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272, In the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas c. City of College Station, Texas, v. Embrace Brazos Valley, Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas Legal Advice a. Legal advice regarding aquatics outsourcing request for proposals. Real Estate {Gov’t Code Section 551.072}; possible action The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: a. Property located at or near 204-220 Holleman Drive in College Station. 5:30 P.M. Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 7/16/2015 July 23, 2015City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Hosting of Christmas in the Park event by City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. 15-03885. Sponsors:Schmitz Christmas in the Park 2015.pptxAttachments: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible YMCA in the College Station area. 15-04066. Sponsors:Councilman Mooney 7. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events. 8.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 9.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board). 10. Adjourn The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion. Page 2 College Station, TX Printed on 7/16/2015 City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:215-0388 Name:Christmas in the Park Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:7/14/2015 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:7/23/2015 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Hosting of Christmas in the Park event by City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Sponsors:David Schmitz Indexes: Code sections: Attachments:Christmas in the Park 2015.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding Hosting of Christmas in the Park event by City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Neighborhood Integrity Recommendation(s): Staff recommends moving of event to Central Park to meet the requests from community members. Summary: The City of College Station Christmas event was held at Stephen C.Beachy Central Park for many years before it was moved to Wolf Pen Creek.However,community input has necessitated a return to Central Park.This will allow the department to consolidate all Christmas Light displays and offer a no-cost option for viewing of a large light display.The key event aspects will remain the same,to include pictures with Santa,hayride through the light displays along the park trails,holiday-themed vendors and musical performances, free hot coco and more. Budget & Financial Summary: Funded through FY16 General Fund Reviewed and Approved by Legal:Yes / No Attachments:Christmas in the Park Powerpoint College Station, TX Printed on 7/16/2015Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ IT’S CHRISTMAS!!!... COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION …IN THE PARK!!! COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION Why Central Park? Community Desire Makes the event as it was originally founded All Christmas Lights in one location Ability to utilize portable sound and staging Agenda December 4-6, 2015 Friday, December 4 Pictures with Santa, hay ride through the lights, and free hot coco. Saturday, December 5 Full festival with addition of bounce houses, holiday-themed vendors and musical performances, petting zoo, snow slide, and more to the pictures with Santa, hay ride through the lights, and free hot coco. Sunday, December 6 Pictures with Santa, hay ride through the lights, and free hot coco. Potential Layout Layout Continued Questions? COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:115-0406 Name:YMCA Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:7/15/2015 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:7/23/2015 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible YMCA in the College Station area. Sponsors:Karl Mooney Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible YMCA in the College Station area. Relationship to Strategic Goals: Neighborhood Integrity College Station, TX Printed on 7/16/2015Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™