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Home My WebLink About05/01/2024 - Regular Agenda Packet - City Council - Economic Development CommitteeOff" CITY OF COIJ.EGE STATION Home of Texas AerM University" College Station, TX Meeting Agenda City Council City Council Economic Development Committee 1207 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 267 179 200 500 I Passcode: UDp9AQ Phone: 469-480-7460 I Phone Conference: 483 329 864# The City Council may or may not attend this meeting. May 1, 2024 3:00 PM 1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests. 2. Hear Visitors. Visit College Station Large Conference Room At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to citizens wishing to address issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. Each citizen's presentation will be limited to three minutes in order to allow adequate time for the completion of the agenda items. Comments will be received and city staff may be asked to look into the matter, or the matter may be placed on a future agenda for discussion. A recording may be made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record. 3. Agenda Items 3.1. Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Tourism Advisory Committee. 3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a policy for advertising events outside the city limits. 3.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an entrepreneurial and/or a business accelerator program. 3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on City -owned properties in business/industrial parks. 4. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. A 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. 5. Adjourn. The Board or Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on April 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Deputy City Secretary College Station, TX Page 1 Page 1 of 11 City Council City Council Economic Development Committee This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary's Office at (979) 764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations. Penal Code & 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun. "Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a Handgun that is Carried Openly." Codigo Penal $ 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia. "Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre." Page 2 May 1, 2024 Page 2 of 11 May 1, 2024 Item No. 3.1. Sponsor: Jeremiah Cook Reviewed By CBC: Economic Development Committee Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Tourism Advisory Committee. Relationship to Strategic Goals: Recommendation(s): Summary: Budget & Financial Summary: Attachments: 1. Minutes - Tourism Advisory Committee - 20240327 Page 3 of 11 COLLEGE STATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home of Texas A&°M University' Tourism Advisory Committee Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, at 3:30 pm 1207 Texas Ave. College Station, TX 77840 Minutes Present: Bob Holzweiss, Chris Park, Cortney Phillips, Jenny Davis, Salim Ismail, Greg Stafford (Virtual), Bill Peel, Hega Kalaouze Absent: Hunter Goodwin, Rebekka Dudensing Staff Attending: Bryan Woods, Michael Ostrowski, Jeremiah Cook, Daniel Smith, Brian Piscacek 1) Call to order. 2) Texas A&M Large Event Update a. Staff presented an update on the upcoming George Strait concert as well as the MEXTour Soccer match, both occurring at Kyle Field in June. b. Tourism Advisory Committee members discussed encouraging future events of this scale, the economic impacts of these events, and the exploration of city capitalization on these events. 3) FY25 Budget Discussion a. Staff presented an update on the HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) Fund projections, FY24 SLAs (Service Level Adjustments) and budget, and prompted discussion on the proposed SLAs for FY25. b. Tourism Advisory Committee members discussed the need for identifying competitive set budgets, and for increased budgets for the tourism division. Members also discussed the Hometown Tailgates and the vision of activating the 1207 Event Space. 4) Adjourn. Page 4 of 11 May 1, 2024 Item No. 3.2. Sponsor: Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer Reviewed By CBC: Economic Development Committee Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a policy for advertising events outside the city limits. Relationship to Strategic Goals: Recommendation(s): Summary: Staff has recently received a request from a business that is located outside the city limits of College Station to advertise an event on the Visit College Station website (https://visit. cstx.gov/events). Our guidelines for event listings include: GUIDELINES: • Events must be open to the public, and of interest to potential visitors. • Membership -only events will not be accepted. • Events must be in College Station. • Submissions should be received at least one month in advance, earlier is preferred. • Please submit a brief 50-70 word description, along with a high -resolution photo, the event name, location, sponsoring organization, contact information, hours, ticket prices, and a valid website address. Budget & Financial Summary: Attachments: None Page 5 of 11 May 1, 2024 Item No. 3.3. Sponsor: Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer Reviewed By CBC: N/A Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an entrepreneurial and/or a business accelerator program. Relationship to Strategic Goals: Diverse and Growing Economy Recommendation(s): Summary: Staff has been exploring options to create or foster an entrepreneurial and/or business accelerator program to promote economic development activities. There are several options for municipalities to consider, but two that we would like to discuss include The Cannon (httos://www.thecannon.com/) and Plug and Play (https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/). Budget & Financial Summary: Attachments: None Page 6 of 11 May 1, 2024 Item No. 3.4. Sponsor: Brian Piscacek, Economic Development Manager Reviewed By CBC: Economic Development Committee Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on City -owned properties in business/industrial parks. Relationship to Strategic Goals: Diverse and Growing Economy Recommendation(s): Summary: Budget & Financial Summary: Attachments: 1. College Station Grow Flyer 2. College Station Business Center Flyer 3. Midtown Business Park Flyer Page 7 of 11 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS No. 2 Most dynamic small metros in Texas Heartland Forward (2022) No. 5 Best U.S. cities for young families Insuri fy (2022) No. 15 Safest cities in America SmartAsset (2022) No. 14 Cities with the best public schools in America Niche (2023) LEARN 8 EDUCATION CENTERS i CHARTER SCHOOL 15 COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (CSISD) CAMPUSES PLAY 56 DEVELOPED PARKS 12 ACRE VETER MEMORI O SKATE PARK SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES OVER 4,80o PLANNED SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS Southern Pointe Greens Prairie Brewster Point Creek Meadows, Wellborn Settlement Mission Ranch Midtown Reserve Pebble Creek PROFESSIONAL APARTMENTS 1,o98 NEW UNITS AVAILABLE COLLEGE STATION SCHOOL DISTRICT RANKS cop 2% ; n Texas AND Top 3% in the Nation WITH AN A+ RATING. -Niche.com Caprock Crossing Apartments Midtown Station Soco @ Tower Point The Ranch EDUCATED WORKFORCE College Station businesses benefit from an ever-growing market of well-educated talent. Our elite public schools, junior college, and a world -class university produce hundreds of graduates each year. MILES OF MILES OF 5o+ BIKE LANES 42.2 WALKING TRAILS RECREATION CENTERS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY 3 DOG PARKS 1 979.764.2625 GROW.CSTX.GOV PUBLIC LIBRARY 13 PONDS 2 OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATERS FUN FOR ALL PLAYGROUND COLLEGE STATION Development Planned Single Family Lots COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER MIDTOWN BUSINESS PARK PROVIDENCE PARK BIOCORRIDOR RETAIL CORRIDOR ■ GROCERY HOSPITAL 0 0 0 Southern Pointe Greens Prairie Brewster Point, Creek Meadows, Wellborn Settlement Mission Ranch Midtown Reserve Pebble Creek 2,084 828 203 672 724 360 PROVIDENCE PARK COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER 979.764.2625 GROW.CSTX.GOV COLLEGE STATION BUSINESS CENTER CITY -OWNED BUSINESS PARK PROPERTY FOR SALE 23.55 ACRES OF DEVELOPMENT READY BUSINESS PARK PROPERTY ZONING: M-1 Lightlndustrial UTILITIES: College Station Utilities: electric, water and sewer in place. Amos energy gas. FLOOD PLAIN: None BUILDINGS/SITE IMPROVEMENTS: None E, 979.764.2625 GROW.CSTX.GOV 6 miles to Texas A&M University 6 1 6.01-ACRE TRACT AT GATEWAY BLVD. AND LAKEWAY DR. LAND AREA: 601 acres 5.64-ACRE TRACT AT GATEWAY BLVD. AND LAKEWAY DR. LAND AREA: 5.64acres 3 6.09-ACRE TRACT AT GATEWAY BLVD. AND LAKEWAY DR. LAND AREA: 609acres 5.81-ACRE TRACT AT GATEWAY BLVD. AND LAKEWAY DR. 5 miles to Texas A&M M I DTOW N BUSINESS PARK CITY -OWNED BUSINESS PARK PROPERTY FOR SALE 49.58 ACRES OF DEVELOPMENT READY BUSINESS PARK PROPERTY ZONING: M-1 Light Industrial UTILITIES: College Station Utilities: electric, water and sewer. Atmos Energy gas. All utilities are in place or in close proximity depending on site configuration. FLOOD PLAIN: 11.01 acres of land reserved for site detention and drainage BUILDINGS/SITE IMPROVEMENTS: None 979.764.2625 GROW.CSTX.GOV 13.67 acres 15.73 acres 20.18 acres 411