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February 5, 2025 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 minutes of the November 6, 2024, Economic
Development Committee meeting.
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on Tourism initiatives.
3.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update to the Economic Development
Master Plan.
3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on entrepreneurship efforts.
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. Executive Session.
Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Visit College Station Large Conference
Room. The Committee may according to the Texas Open Meetings Act adjourn the Open Meeting
during the Consent, Workshop, or Regular Agendas and return into Executive Session to seek legal
advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the Workshop, Consent, or Regular Agendas under
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
5.1. Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072};
Possible action. The Committee may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
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a. Approximately 300 acres of land generally located at Corporate Parkway and Midtown Drive
in the Midtown Business Park.
5.2. Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087};
Possible action. The Committee may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the
Committee has received from a business prospect that the Committee seeks to have locate, stay
or expand in or near the city which the Committee in conducting economic development
negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) maybe discussed:
a. Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
University Drive and College Avenue.
b. Economic development agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, LLC, f/k/a
Kalon Biotherapeutics LLC.
c. Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
Raymond Stotzer Parkway and State Highway 47.
6. 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.
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Item No. 3.1.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Sponsor: Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer
Reviewed By CBC: Economic Development Committee
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the minutes of the November 6,
2024, Economic Development Committee meeting.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the minutes.
Summary: This item includes the minutes from the November 6, 2024, Economic Development
Committee.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Economic Development Committee - Meeting Minutes 20241106
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November 6, 2024 3:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor John Nichols
Councilmember Bob Yancy
Councilmember William Wright
Staff in Attendance:
Bryan C. Woods, City Manager
Jennifer Prochazka, Assistant City Manager
Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer
Aaron Longoria, Assistant City Attorney
Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director Economic Development
Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director, Tourism
Stacey Vazquez, Economic Development Coordinator
Lisa McCracken, Staff Assistant II
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
Visit College Station Large
Conference Room
Mayor Nichols called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and opened with the Regular Season.
The Regular Season adjourned at 4:55 p.m. and proceeded directly into the Executive Session.
2. Executive Session
2.1. Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 5510072};
Possible action. The committee may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or
vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Approximately 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Pkwy in
the Midtown Business Park.
b. Approximately 1.5 acres of land located 301 Patricia Street and review of the sealed bids
submitted under bid number 24-073.
c. Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
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2.2. Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087};
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the
City Council has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the city which the City Council in conducting economic development
negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) maybe discussed:
a. Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
University Drive East and Tarrow Street.
b. Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
University Drive and College Avenue.
c. Economic development agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, LLC, f/k/a
Kalon Biotherapeutics LLC.
Mayor Nichols adjourned into Executive Session at 4:55 p.m., also stating that agenda item 4.5
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement with the Greater Brazos
Partnership, may be included as part of the Executive Session.
3. Hear Visitors.
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.
No Visitors provided comments.
4. Agenda Items
4.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the minutes of the September 17, 2024,
Economic Development Committee meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Yancy to approve the Minutes, second by Councilmember Wright;
Motion passed 3-0.
4.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Tourism Advisory Committee meeting of
September 24, 2024.
Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director of Tourism provided an update on the September 24, 2024,
Advisory Committee meeting. Summary of conversation included the convention center feasibility
study, tourism strategic plan, marketing initiatives, and FY 2025 Budget.
4.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an entrepreneurship initiative.
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Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director of Economic Development provided an update on how
Economic Development staff are actively pursuing a strategy to support and encourage
entrepreneurship in College Station. Staff reviewed the current ecosystem and recent efforts of
partnership with a digital platform for innovation along with a series of engagement opportunities.
4.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a proposed scope of services regarding a request
for proposals for an Economic Development Master Plan update.
Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director of Economic Development discussed the initial step in an effort
to release a request of proposals (RFP) to identify a consultant partner to assist with the update
to the Economic Development Master Plan. Staff outlined a draft of the scope of services and
sought feedback from the Committee, the final version of which will be included in the RFP.
4.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement with the Greater Brazos
Partnership.
Susan Davenport President & CEO of the Greater Brazos Partnership (GBP), and Jeremy
Osborne with the GPB discussed how the agreement arrangement with an innovation platform
(Plug and Play) aims to drive and attract business growth opportunities in the Brazos Valley region
through a startup accelerator program.
5. 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.
There were no future agenda items.
6. Adjourn.
Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
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Item No. 3.2.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on Tourism initiatives.
Sponsor: Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director - Tourism
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on Tourism
initiatives.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
• Diverse & Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): To receive the presentation.
Summary: The 2024 Hotel market was strong throughout the year. 2024 ended with a year -over -
year increase of 4.5% in occupancy, an 8.8% increase in average daily rate, and a 15.1 % increase in
total hotel revenue. These increases can be attributed to a myriad of factors, including large events at
Kyle Field, USA Track & Field, continued growth in the meetings and conventions market, and a
strong football season. October 2024 broke the record for most hotel revenue within a single month
at $14 million, and July saw our strongest occupancy to date at 64%.
Staff will also provide an update on the tourism strategic planning efforts and the convention center
feasibility study.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 3.3.
Economic Development Master Plan Update
Sponsor: Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director - Economic Development
Reviewed By CBC: Economic Development Committee
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update to the
Economic Development Master Plan.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
• Diverse & Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): To receive the presentation.
Summary: Economic Development staff drafted a Request for Proposals for a new Master Plan,
which was released on January 15, 2025. The plan will provide a comprehensive roadmap for
sustainable economic growth and development and be tailored to the unique needs and opportunities
of College Station, considering its current economic landscape, key attributes, and future growth
potential. The plan is anticipated to cover a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years with specific action
items. Proposals are due February 20, 2025. Future action items include review of submitted
proposals and negotiations with the selected firm.
Budget & Financial Summary: Project estimate is $150,000. For the FY25 Budget, the Economic
Development & Tourism Department received a one-time Service Level Adjustment of $150,000 for
the plan.
Attachments:
None
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Item No. 3.4.
Entrepreneurship Efforts
Sponsor: Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director - Economic Development
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on entrepreneurship efforts.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Diverse & Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that the Committee receive the presentation and provide
direction as needed.
Summary: Staff will provide an update on recent entrepreneurship efforts.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
None
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