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Home My WebLink About02/07/2022 - Special Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FEBRUARY 7, 2022 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick John Crompton Linda Harvell Elizabeth Cunha John Nichols Dennis Maloney City Staff: Bryan Woods, City Manager Jeff Capps, Deputy Cit Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary 1. Call to Order and Welcome. With a quorum present, the Retreat Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022 in the CSU Meeting Training Facility, 1603 Graham Road, College Station, Texas 77845. Items taken out of order. 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the City's financial position. (Presented nd 2) Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, presented a high-level position. General Fund $13.2 million General Fund available unrestricted reserves $4.3 million Available from Cares reimbursements $17.5 million Total Unrestricted reserves available ARPA City has been awarded $29.5 million and received $14.7 million. Final rules have been drafted. Must be spent by December 2024. RT020722 Minutes Page 1 $16.1 million Revenue Replacement (Reimbursement Submitted not approved yet) $1.7 million Rehiring of staff (Reimbursement not submitted yet) $1.0 million Premium pay for essential workers (Reimbursement not submitted yet) $18.8 million Potential Reimbursements available for Government Services $10.7 million Other eligible (not submitted yet) $29.5 million Total ARPA Award ($14.7 million received $47 million Total potentially available Fund Balance / Working Capital and 18% Policy Reserve General Fund $45.3 million FY22 Projected Fund Balance $17.6 million 18% Policy Reserve Electric Fund $30.5 million FY22 Projected Working Capital (FY21 ended $23.5 million working capital after Uri expenses) $17.7 million 18% Policy Reserve Water Fund $6.4 million FY22 Projected Working Capital $3.6 million 18% Policy Reserve Wastewater Fund $9.3 million FY22 Projected Working Capital $3.3 million 18% Policy Reserve Specific uses of ARPA funds: To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small business, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality. To respond to workers preforming essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers. For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. 3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on reviewing the current strategic plan and st future strategic priorities. (Presented 1) Bryan Woods, City Manager, gave a brief summary of the agenda and proposed discussion. As strategic discussion. Council reviewed the strategic plan for any changes, corrections, or revisions to the verbiage. Mission Station no changes Good Governance -19 public when health related restrictions and limitations. RT020722 Minutes Page 2 Financial Sustainability no changes Core Services & Infrastructure Modify The city protects life and property in times of emergency to: The city protects life and property in times of emergency. Neighborhood Integrity thoughts of reconfiguring the list. Diverse & Growing Economy rd 3 bullet point change to increase relationship, regional, and public/private economic partners Add a bullet for hotel occupancy tax Improving Mobility no changes The city will provide streets that accommodate vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Sustainable City no changes The city will Bryan Woods, City Manager, presented the FY22 Strategies for the Council to discussion of moving forward with the items or remove. Good Governance Evaluate the existing boards and commissions to supplement city efforts for outreach and guidance. Strengthen partnerships with TAMU and the TAMU System and identify ways for further collaboration. Enhance volunteer engagement to promote safe and successful activities and events. Financial Sustainability Ensure the proper application of all applicable sales tax revenues as online retail growth continues. Respond effectively to the operational and fiscal challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Core Services & Infrastructure Ide Support local transit authority operations. Neighborhood Integrity Support proactive solutions to neighborhood concerns or issues. Examine prospective scenario from the adopted 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Report and its effect on neighborhood redevelopment Diverse & Growing Economy Expand and enhance broadband internet services. Pursue investments in tourism and hospitality, encouraging business growth and visitor stays. Promote the College Station brand. Develop and promote signature events, features, and venues for residents and visitors. Improving Mobility Expand multi-modal alternatives to mitigate increasing traffic congestion. Promote a well-connected system of residential streets. RT020722 Minutes Page 3 Sustainable City Encourage investments in publicly owned land to benefit future generations of residents and visitors. Efficiently utilize existing resources for significant short- and medium-term impact, leading to long-term value. Examine ways to utilize co-production for service delivery. At 12.03 p.m., the Mayor recessed the Retreat meeting. The Retreat meeting reconvened at 12:47 p.m. and Position. Staff moved back to Agenda Item No. 3 at 1:56 p.m. SWOT Analysis: Strengths - In what areas does the organization excel? This should be something within the organization's control. Responsiveness to community in TAMU Recognize impact of TAMU Quality of Life First Responders Enterprise Services Budget Process Sports Tourism/Economic Development Great partners with residents City Hall & PD Building Professional Retail Market Location Public Events Staff making complex subjects digestible Reputation State and National Young infrastructure Land Availability Business Park Structure Low Property tax rate Fiscal Position Staff Morale Parks System Northgate downtown Century Square Street Maintenance Fund Weaknesses - In what areas does the organization need to improve? These should also be areas the organization can control. Roo application unfriendly Under representative @ BVEDC No CS Business Association Signage in Gateways Branding RT020722 Minutes Page 4 Congestion Street and Roads getting worse inside the city Transit / Multi Mobile High debt per Capita Street Rehab Funding Unequal partnership with Bryan Not user-friendly Library Alt Transportation Funding Room rentals / Public In-reach / All agendas on one calendar Timeline Projects Limited lifestyle opportunities ETJ residents on City Services Off Campus Housing / TAMU Day to day transit planning Respect for historic relationships Landscape on roads Roads do not pay for themselves Not Proactive on Code Violations Traffic Congestions / Planning Communication with Citizens Street Maintenance /Rehab Reliance on tourism Rev. Cstx.gov website search engine poor Opportunities - What external factors can give the organization an advantage? TAMU research / Tourism / Visitors / Sports / Natural Financial Footing Location Buses) Quality of School District Chamber of Commerce Museum of National History Cultural Opportunities Business Growth Job opportunities letting them know they are here. Hensel Park destination restaurants Park expansions Further expand relationship with TAMU Artist Community Wolf Pen Creek Bio-Corridor Pharmaceutical Threats - What external factors can harm the organization? 3.5% Prop tax Growth Limited air service Interact broadband Limited tourism revenue Little Industries / Manufacturing Economic Diversity Cost of Land and Housing RT020722 Minutes Page 5 Traffic Congestion Legislature / unfunded mandates Special Interest groups Railroad access Brand ID Short term rental Student housing Limited Workforce housing Annexation potential Disinformation Dismissive Agencies Lack of Resp interest Boards and Committees TEQ Requirements At 3:00 p.m., the Mayor recessed the Retreat meeting. The Retreat meeting reconvened at 3:13 p.m. Strategic Priorities: Thomas Park Phase Texas Independence Ballpark 4th of July Event Indoor sports facility/recreation Public Transit Hensel Park Wolf Pen Creek infrastructure and redesign Planning, design, and construction of Southwest Park Post Oak Mall Redevelopment Booking City Facilities on website Zoom options for Public Meetings Centralize Calendar Public CIP List HOME Revitalization Project Kick off Comp Plan Area Study within 1 year Community Recreation Center Psychiatric Hospital Expand Christmas in College Station more lights Cstx.gov Search engine Improvements Wolf Pen Creek Programming Fire Station 7 Plaza at City Hall Downtown Concept at Midtown Diversity Revenue More control over Library Representatives on Brazos Transit Board Increase Bike Lanes RT020722 Minutes Page 6 Bachman Baseball Storage Lincoln Center Outdoor Restrooms Complete all 5-year capital plan items Evaluate all tennis courts Coroners Facility Museums Gateway Signage every entrance Annex doughnut areas Assist in completion of transitional housing on Anderson Farmers Market Form a joint legislative committee with the School District Name Nature Center for Gary Halter McCulloch Neighborhood Improvements Infrastructure Funding Opportunities Northgate Vendor/Dining Events Christmas Parade 4. Executive Session In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074-Personnel, and §551.087-Economic Incentive Negotiations, the MTF Conference Room convened into Executive Session at 4:08 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to: A. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit: City Manager B. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit: Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit: 5. Reconvene from Executive Session and Take Action, if Any Executive Session recessed at 5:09 p.m. No action was taken. 6. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Retreat Meeting of the College Station City Council at 5:09 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary RT020722 Minutes Page 7 RT020722 Minutes Page 8