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Workshop City Council Meeting
August 9, 1978
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT-
Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Adams;
City Manager Bardell; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash
MEMBERS AB SENT'
Councilmen Ringer, Hazen; Student Liaison DuBois
VISITORS PRESENT-
See guest register
.Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of bic¥c!.e_ path sys~t.em.
City Planner Mayo discussed the Bryan-College Station bicycle plan. He explained the
three routes designated in color coded areas on the map.
City Manager Bardell indicated that a clear resolution as to what the Council expected
and wanted was needed to enable staff to design a workable system.
After a discussion of .various bicycle routes, Mayor Bravenec requested that the staff
come up with some alternatives that would include,principally, the protection of
school-aged children and then, biking and hiking features.
Agenda item No. 2 -- Discussion of police ala. rm ordinance.
City Attorney Lewis addressed the Council on the state law concerning police alarm
systems. He indicated that he would have a full report for the committee working
on the police alarm ordinance.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Discussion of oil lease on _city property.
Recreation and Park Director Beachy showed recommended positions for drilling in
the Krenek Tap Park.
City Manager Bardell indicated that one leasing agent had contacted the city about
leasing city properties for oil and gas. He indicated that there was interest in
the Miller tract, Krenek Tap Park and Bee Creek Park. He said the city might be
able to lease all three tracts of land, but allow drilling only on the Miller tract.
Councilman Dozier recommended that the Council not designate a tract for drilling. He
spoke favorably of the oil and gas lease.
Councilman Dozier suggested meeting with the leasee to obtain explana'~ions and to get
their ideas.
Councilman Halter suggested forming a committee to look into regulations for drilling
and leasing city properties. The committee would then make recommendations to the
Council.
A committee composed of Mayor Bravenec, Councilman Dozier, City Manager Bardell and
City Attorney Lewis was appointed by Mayor Bravenec.
Agenda Item No. 4-- Report on data processing.
City Manager Bardell reported that Dr. Dan Colunga, A&M Data Processing Center, had
visited and inspected the city's computer. He indicated that Dr. Colunga would
have a recommendation for the city after approximately ten days.
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August 9, 1978
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Mr. Bardell reported that a second shift had been hired to operate the computer.
Mayor Bravenec adjourned the meeting.
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