HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/1997 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor
LYNN MCILHANEY
Mayor Pro Tempore
HUB KENNADY
City Manager
GEORGE K. NOE
COLLEGE STATION
Council Members
STEVE ESMOND
LARRY MARlO'FI'
DAVID HICKSON
DICK BIRDVVELL
SWIKI ANDERSON
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting
Thursday, May 8, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Protem Kennady,
Councilmembers Mariott, Birdwell, Hickson,
Fox
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney
Cargill, Policy Analyst McDaniel, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Police Chief
Feldman, Economic and Community Services Director Ash, Public Information
Director Calliham
A.qenda Item No. 1 -- Canvass election returns and consider resolution to
tally ballots cast at the .qeneral election on May 3, 1997.
Kay Parker, Presiding Judge of Central Counting Station read the resolution
which stated the results of the election held on May 3rd.
Councilman Birdwell made a motion to accept the resolution as presented.
Councilman Kennady seconded the motion which carried 5-0, Councilmember
Fox absent.
Mayor Mcllhaney moved to agenda item no. 3.
A.qenda Item No. 3 -- Oath of Office for newly elected officials and
presentation of certificates of election.
Municipal Court Judge Tripp Walter attested to the oath of office statement of
Steve Esmond, Place 1 and David Hickson, Place 5. Mayor Mcllhaney
presented the certificates of election.
The reception was delayed until service awards were presented.
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Agenda Item No. 6 -- Discuss Vision statement #.4 -- Education/Information
This item was delayed until discussion of public relations activities, Item No. 10.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- Discuss problems and needs related to mental health
concerns in Brazos County to include consideration of task force
appointment and ioint meeting.
Members of the law enforcement field were represented to present their
viewpoints and experiences regarding issues associated with mental health
problems in Bryan/College Station and County. The issues related to
transportation of patients to out of county facilities due to lack of local facilities,
the cost of care, and the impact on local law enforcement personnel costs.
County Sheriff Chris Kirk, Bryan Police Chief Freeman, College Station Police
Chief Feldman spoke to the Council.
Mayor Protem Kennady made a motion to ask both police chiefs, county sheriff,
A&M representative, and Dr. Newsom to review and make recommendations to
respective entities on the needs, problems and costs related to mental health
concerns. The motion was seconded by Councilman Birdwell.
Councilman Birdwell amended the motion to ask an MHMR representative to
serve on the task force. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 8 -- Discuss northgate revitalization board parkin_cl
recommendations.
This item was removed for placement on a future agenda.
Councilman Fox arrived to the meeting.
Agenda Item No. 9 -- Present findin.qs of feasibility analysis for parking
development in North.qate by John DeShazo of DeShazo~ Tang and
Associates.
Todd McDaniel introduced this item. At the council's direction, professional
services were acquired by the City for Mr. DeShazo to analyze three sites for
parking development in Northgate. Mr. DeShazo was present to provide the
results of his analysis of parking lots and garages in the northgate district.
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Extensive discussion was held by councilmembers and the consensus was to
canvass the property owners of the Boyett Street Site and College Main site of
their interest in parking lot acquisition and willingness to participate.
City Manager Noe suggested Mr. DeShazo bring back new revenue analysis on
the Patricia street site prior to the bid award for promenade street project.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Present Service Awards
Mayor Mcllhaney presented Bill Fox and David Hickson with award for services
as councilmember for the past two years. Council recessed for a short break.
Agenda Item No. 10 -- Present and discuss present and future public
relations and marketing activities.
Public Information Director Peggy Calliham presented an annual report of
activities for her department.
Councilmembers added suggestions for possible options in the future. One
suggestion was to publish the council agenda in bullet form in the Eagle.
Another option was to tell the public about future programs and policy decisions
the council will be discussing at future meetings. Ms. Calliham mentioned the
automatic voice response phone system and image marketing campaign.
Councilmembers directed staff to pursue the cost of conducting a census of the
public to gain feedback on what type of public information do the citizens want in
College Station. Also, utilize the citizen comment card, KBTX spots, and billing
inserts.
The workshop continued following the regular meeting. Council recessed for a
break at 6:30 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of May, 1997.
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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MayOr Lynn Mcllhaney 0~