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Home My WebLink About04/23/2015 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF COLLEGE STATION APRIL 23, 2015 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Nancy Berry, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Steve Aldrich Karl Mooney, arrived after roll call John Nichols Julie Schultz, arrived after roll call James Benham, arrived after roll call City Staff: Kelly Templin, City Manager Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary Tanya McNutt, 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 Berry at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 2. Executive Session In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.072- Real Estate, and §551.087-Economic Incentive Negotiations, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to: A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit: • Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B/A Café Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the Research Valley Partnership, Inc., Cause No. 13 002978 CV 361, In the 361st Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas WKSHP042315Minutes Page 1 • Margaret L. Cannon v. Deputy Melvin Bowser, Officer Bobby Williams, Officer Tristan Lopez, Mr. Mike Formicella, Ms. Connie Spence, Cause No. 13 002189 CV 272, In the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas • Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County, Texas, 12th Judicial District • Juliao v. City of College Station, Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas • City of College Station,Texas,v. Embrace Brazos Valley, Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV- 85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas. B. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit: • Property located generally in the west side ETJ area adjacent to the College Station,Brazos County, Texas, city limits on North Dowling Rd. C. Deliberation on offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit: • Economic incentives for a proposed development located generally in the Business Center at College Station • Economic incentives for a proposed development located generally near the intersection of University Drive and State Highway 6 in College Station The Executive Session adjourned at 5:30 p.m. 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. No action was required from Executive Session. 4. Presentation,possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Item 2c was pulled for clarification. (2c): Troy Rother clarified that this was requested by neighborhood residents. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding potential funding mechanisms to implement the Economic Development Master Plan. Natalie Ruiz, City Manager's Office, noted that sales tax can be allocated to an EDC. We are already at our maximum rate and would need to re-allocate the funds in order to allocate specifically to economic development. College Station created a 4B board in 1999,but no funding was put in place. In 2003, the Council put the 4B board into a dormant status. Staff recommends we utilize the Council's Economic Development subcommittee to develop the program and priorities and establish a three and five year plan. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the possible development of an ordinance establishing standards for permanent sites dedicated to mobile food vending. WKSHP042315Minutes Page 2 Molly Hitchcock, Planning and Development, provided an overview of the City's ordinances regulating food trucks, a summary of how other communities regulate food truck parks, and possible options and considerations for possible food truck parks in College Station. The City's current code was developed in 2011 and amended in 2012. In the review of other communities' regulations, there were three elements that differed from community to community: 1) development and operational standards unique to a mobile vending park; require they meet all commercial zoning regulations with exceptions and additions; and allow them through a special use/conditional use permit. Derek Barre, 313 Lincoln Avenue, spoke in favor of a food park. It is beneficial to be next to another food truck. People congregate to a group of food trucks because it provides a variety of choice. Food parks can be family friendly with playscapes, picnic tables,patio. Staff was directed to bring back to Council an ordinance addressing a conditional use permit for food parks. 7. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. 8. Presentation, possible action.,and discussion on future agenda items: a Councilmember_ 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. Councilmember Brick asked to have a workshop on the options available to fund and accommodate growth in the City. Councilmember Benham asked to discuss the establishments of "safe zones" for online transactions. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, 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,Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, 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 Partnership, Research. Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAM] Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments. moor WKSHP042315Minutes Page 3 Councilmember Benham reported on BVWACS. Councilmember Schultz reported on the Research Valley Partnership. Councilmember Mooney reported on BVSWMA. Councilmember Brick reported on th Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways. 10. Adjournment MOTION: There being no further business,Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City Council at 6:57 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015. �i�-wl Z7�JCJv-c�i Nancy B7e714, Mayor ATTEST: ai7(14CEIV:ifr She y M shburn, City Secretary WKSHP042315Minutes Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP FORM Regular Meeting Date: °L{ /a3/i$— CITY OF COLLEGE STATION g g Nome of TaterAdM Unlverri i' MM/DD/YY {� **Please PRINT T all information ** / Name: T R K � r`E. 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