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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 25, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Mooney at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:01
p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:
Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
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B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 5:13 p.m.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No action was taken.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action, and a joint meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council, regarding the 2018 and 2019 Planning & Zoning
Commission’s Plan of Work.
Jane Kee, P&Z Chair called to order the P&Z Commission joint meeting at 5:16 p.m.
Jane Kee, P&Z Chair, presented an update on accomplishments related to the 2018 Plan of Work
and the recommended 2019 Plan of Work. The Commission’s Plan of Work is updated and
reported annually to seek input and concurrence from the Council. Following discussion of the
draft Plan of Work in the joint meeting, the Commission may adopt the Plan by majority vote of
the members present.
Council directed the P&Z Commission to move forward with what has been presented.
Jane Kee, P&Z Chair closed the P&Z Commission joint meeting at 5:38 p.m.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
No items were pulled from Consent for clarification.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Thomas Park Improvements
Master Plan Options.
David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that staff designed the Thomas Park
Improvements Master Plan, laying out various options identifying additional amenities for the
linear corridor of Thomas Park. Each amenity is listed with an opinion of probable construction
costs. The recent Parks and Recreation Survey showed the top three amenities for Thomas Park
were:
1. New Swimming Pool
2. Splash Pad
3. Dog Park
At the April 9th 2019 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting Paul Dyson made a motion to
spend the one million set aside by Council on the covered tennis court, a dog park and 2 cov ered
picnic tables on the North end of Thomas Park and Ann Hays seconded the motion. A vote was
called with seven (7) in favor, one (1) opposed, and one (1) abstention. The motion passed.
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Mayor Mooney recessed the Workshop at 6:04 p.m.
Workshop reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Council would like to see a comprehensive strategic plan for the entirety of Thomas Park, keeping
in mind that the budgeted FY19 funds may be added to additional funds in a FY20 budget.
Majority of the Council concurred with a decreased speed limit, cover areas, parking, maintenance
and additions, and possibly a pool included in a future strategic plan but do not wish to see a dog
park nor a splash pad.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory
Committee, 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, Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station
Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS,
Compensation and Benefits Committee, Experience Bryan -College Station, Design Review
Board, Economic Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast
Strategic Highway Coalition, 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 Technology Council,
Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association,
Spring Creek Local Government Corporation, Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Economic Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City
Endowment, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Councilmember Vessali reported on BVWACS.
Councilmember Rektorik reported on EDC.
Mayor Mooney reported on Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 9:41 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary