HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2026 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Presiding:
John Nichols, Mayor
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Council:
Mark Smith
William Wright, Mayor ProTem
David White
Melissa Mcllhaney
Bob Yancy
Scott Shafer
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Adam Falco, City Attorney
Leslie Whitten, Deputy City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
With a quorum present, the meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Nichols via In -Person and Teleconference at 3:00 p.m. on February 26, 2026, in the Council Chambers
of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Presentation of the Employee of the Year nominees and recognition of the Employee of
The Year. the City Impact Award. and the City Leadership Award recipients.
Nominees for Emvlovee of the Year were:
Anthony Aranda, Parks and Recreation; Josh Carrera, Fire Department; Eric Chapman, Economic
Development; Anita Dorsey, Finance; Isaias Hernandez, IT Department; Stacy Lee, Electric; Andree
Mable, Police; Eric Watkins, CIP; Kenneth Wells, Water; Raney Whitwell, Planning and Dev; and Kisha
Williams, Public Works
The 2025 Employee of the Year is Andree Mable, Police Department. Of note was her dedication to
her work, personal touch, dependability, finding solutions to difficult situations, and developing
positive relationships with the community and contractors.
Bryan Woods, City Manager, announced the City Impact Award, which was given by the City
Manager's Office to the employee who has had a meaningful and long-lasting impact on College
Station and the community during the past year.
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The recipient of the 2025 City Impact Award was Stephen Maldonado, Water Services Assistant
Director, who has been recognized by his peers and by city leadership for his contributions to the city.
Mr. Woods announced the City Leadership Award, which was given by the City Manager's Office to
a department director or assistant director who demonstrated outstanding leadership over the past year.
Recipients are nominated by their peers on the Executive Leadership Team.
The recipient of the 2025 City Leadership Award is Emily Fisher, Public Works Director, her
leadership skills and guidance produced a direct and immediate impact in her department and
throughout the community.
The Council Meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m. for a reception honoring the Employee of the Year
nominees and recognition of the Employee of the Year, the City Impact Award, and the City
Leadership Award recipients.
3. Reception.
The meeting resumed at 3:48 p.m.
4. Executive Session Agenda.
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.072-Real
Estate, §551.074-Personnel, §551.086-Competitive Matters, and §551.087-Economic Development,
and the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 3:48 p.m. on February 26,
2026, to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
4.1. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to
wit:
• The City of College Station v. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-
24-005680 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas.
• Legal advice regarding easements in the area of Church Avenue and Boyett Street.
• Legal advice regarding the professional services contract for Southeast Park.
4.2. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: to wit:
• Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
• Approximately 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway
in the Midtown Business Park.
• Property located within the Midtown Business Park.
4.3. Deliberation on the appointment. employment. evaluation. reassignment, duties. discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer: to wit:
• Zoning Board of Adjustments
• City Attorney
• Council Self -Evaluation
4.4. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov't Code Section 552.133;
to wit:
• Power Supply
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4.5. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the
Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City: to wit:
• Economic development agreement with Corinth Group, Inc.
• Economic development agreement for a development within the Midtown Business Park
relating to baseball fields.
• Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
University Drive and College Avenue.
• Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
Raymond Stotzer Parkway and State Highway 47.
• Economic development agreement with College Station Town Center, LP.
5. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and City
Council will take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 6:16 p.m.
6. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Invocation given by Chaplain Mike Armstrong, College Station Fire Department.
7. Hear Visitors Comments.
Linda Harvell, College Station, raised concerns about the management of trash cans left out on the
streets for extended periods. She suggested a marketing campaign to address the issue and proposed
holding landlords or leasing agents accountable.
Dr. Cheryl Ann Peterson, College Station, spoke about the lack of warming centers in College Station
during inclement weather. She highlighted the efforts of the city of Bryan and community members
in providing support and called for a formal plan to address the needs of unhoused residents in the
future.
Noor Shaikh, College Station, echoed Dr. Peterson's concerns about the lack of warming centers in
College Station. She emphasized the importance of having a plan for both warming and cooling centers
to support vulnerable populations during extreme weather events.
Kody Fox, College Station, raised concerns about the use of Flock Safety cameras in College Station.
He questioned the privacy implications and the potential for misuse of the data collected by these
cameras. He urged the city to reconsider their use and ensure transparency with the public.
Charles Elliott, College Station, supported the emergency vehicle -only extension option for Pebble
Creek Parkway. He shared a personal anecdote to emphasize the importance of quick emergency
response times and the potential life-saving impact of the proposed extension.
Robert Rose, College Station, discussed the severe drought conditions in Brazos County and suggested
several questions for planners to consider. He proposed re-examining landscaping requirements,
implementing supply-side triggers in the drought contingency plan, and exploring ways to cool the
city.
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8. CONSENT ITEMS
Presentation. discussion. and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law: A Councilmember may request additional information
at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for a separate
vote.
No items were pulled for clarification.
8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• February 12, 2026 Council Meeting
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with FW Walton,
Inc. for the Utility Customer Service Building Envelope Repair and Maintenance Proiect in the
amount of $117,093 plus the Citv's contingency in the amount of $23,419 for a total
appropriation of $140,512. Approval of this item grants authority for the City Manager to
authorize project expenditures up to the Citv's contingency amount.
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with BH Harris
Construction for the construction of a shade shelter, paving, and infrastructure for installing a
new pre -purchased pre -manufactured restroom building for the Lincoln Center Area
Improvements Project in the amount of $474,128 plus the Citv's contingency in the amount of
$47,412 for a total appropriation of $521,540. Approval of this item grants authority for the City
Manager to authorize Proiect expenditures up to the Citv's contingency amount.
8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract with Digitech Computer, LLC.
in an amount not -to -exceed $225,000 for EMS billing services, accounts receivable, delinquent
accounts collection, medical records requests, fire billing, and other related fire and EMS billing
and records services.
8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the award of a contract to Brazos
Paving, Inc. for base failure repairs and pavement reconstruction treatments in an amount not
to exceed $6,000,000. This item is for contracted equipment, labor, and materials for standard
maintenance activities associated with asphalt streets.
8.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an annual price agreement with Prime
Seventy Real Estate, LLC to purchase (pickup or delivery) on an as -needed basis: Type D Hot
Mix Asphalt, Cement Treated Base and Recycled Crushed Concrete Base, and Cement
Stabilized Sand for an amount not to exceed $3,616,000 for Asphalt, $1,069,000 for Base, and
$51,000 for Sand.
8.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Fun Abounds
Inc. for playground replacement projects at Bee Creek Park and W.A. Tarrow Park in the
amount of $398,482.00, plus the Citv's contingency in the amount of $39,848.20 for a total
appropriation of $438,330.20.
8.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the approval of three annual not -to -exceed
(NTE) price agreements for various electric warehouse inventory items to: (1) KBS Electrical
Distributors, Inc. (KBS) NTE $1,421,109.40; (2) Techline, Inc. (Techline) NTE $729,655.50; and
(3) Priester-Mel) & Nicholson, Inc. (PMN) NTE $52,750.00. The total cumulative NTE amount
for these three price agreements is $2.203.514.90.
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8.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an annual blanket purchase order for repair
parts and repair labor from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the BuyBoard in the
annual not -to -exceed amount of $250,000.
8.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual tire purchases and
retread services from Southern Tire Mart, LLC through the BuyBoard in the annual not -to -
exceed amount of $310,000.
8.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2026-4657
amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1014
"Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking at Any Time," and Chapter
38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1015 "Traffic Schedule
XV, Two -Hour Parking," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by
removing on -street parking along sections of Stasnev Street and Cross Street and permitting on -
street parking along sections of Stasnev Street located near 550 Cross Street and 401 Stasnev
Street.
8.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approval of a construction contract with
Mongan Painting, LLC for the Carters Creek WWTP Clarifiers 2A, 2B, and 3A Rehabilitation
Proiect in the amount of $439,500, along with a contingency amount of $43,950, resulting in a
total appropriation of $483,450. Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to
approve expenditures up to the contingency amount.
8.13. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an amendment to the real estate
contract with The Corinth Group, Inc.
8.14. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02-26-26-8.14 authorizing
the Chief of Police as the authorized official to execute documents necessary for the grant
application for grant funds from the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Division for a
Safe Shield Armored Tahoe for the SWAT team.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember Shafer,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda. The motion
carried unanimously.
9. WORKSHOP ITEMS
9.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Midtown Engagement Summary
Report.
Heather Wade, Planning and Development, reported that on November 18, 2025, the City of College
Station hosted a community workshop to gather input on the Midtown Area and Business Center's
future. Ms. Wade explained that about 75 participants engaged in mapping exercises, written
comments, and discussions with staff. The engagement revealed strong consensus on priorities like
investment in parks, preserving wooded areas, enhancing trail connectivity, and supporting growth
that aligns with neighborhoods. While opinions differed on specific topics, such as baseball facility
locations, these issues were localized. This input is provided to help Council form a foundation for
guiding future Midtown discussions and identifying areas needing further design or policy input.
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Midtown Area Infrastructure and Signage Proposals
Sign Type:
4-way
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OMonument Sign
® Number of Votes
Infrastructure type:
- Road
— Shared Use Path
— Trail
At approximately 7:04 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments.
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Shelby Behm, College Station, advocated for continued investment in Midtown, emphasizing the need
for walkable amenities, restaurants, and recreation, particularly for residents paying additional taxes
in the area. Her desire for a business park and commercial development was also highlighted.
There being no further comments, Citizen Comments was closed at 7:09 p.m.
The Council accepted the Midtown Engagement Summary Report.
9.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an update from the College Station Police
Department.
Billy Couch, Police Chief, provided an update on calendar year 2025 operations and activities for the
College Station Police Department which included reports on response times, crime statistics, traffic
contact analysis, and unit profiles.
Response Times
P1- Immediate Response
P2 - Immediate Non-Emer Response
P3 - Delayed Response
P4 - Response not Required
2022 2023 2024 2025
06:24 06:00 05:59 06:22
06:47 06:17 06:26 06:35
08:47 08:22 08:23 08:24
10:26 08:53 08:26 09:23
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Crime Statistics
Year
2022 2023 2024 2025
Total Calls
Murder
85,130
1
92,100
3
89,142
2
89,552
1
Sexual Assault 106
84
75
71
Robbery 10 8 9 8
Aggravated 7 14 14 9
Robbery
Aggravated 73 97 118 87
Assault
Burglaryofa 159 129 154 99
Habitation
Burglaryofa 503 449 379 210
Vehicle
Theft of Firearm 123 105 103 62
2025 Traffic Enforcement
• Traffic Stops 27,471
• Citations 8,540
• Warnings 18,169
2025 Traffic Contact Analysis
• Most traffic contacts were made with males
• Most contacts were with Whites
• Police Officers did not know the race or ethnicity of individual prior to the stop, in most cases.
• The most frequent reason for the stop is traffic moving violations.
• Most contacts took place on "City streets."
• Most stops did not involve a search.
• Of those searches made, most were made with "probable cause."
• Contraband was located in approximately half of the searches.
• Of the contraband found, drugs were the most frequent.
Towing Procedures
Incident Management Tow
• Non -consent tow
• Wrecker called to scene
• City Contract Wrecker Service
Private Property Tow
• Non -Consent Tow
• Authorized by parking facility
owner
• Wrecker of choice
• Predatory Practices
• Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) is the governing body for wrecker activity
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Special Operations Teams
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT): 1 Commander; 1 Team Leader; 2 Assistant Team Leaders; 18
Operators; 4 Snipers; 12 Perimeter Team.
Hostage Negotiations (HNT): 1 Team Leader; 1 Assistant Team Leader; 8 Members.
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Bomb Technicians: 1 Team Leader; 4 Bomb Technicians.
Special Operations Activity and Training
SWAT: 18 Callout Operations; 2 Hostage Rescue Operations. Training includes hostage rescue,
firearms, building search, CSISD Law Club.
HNT: 13 Callout Operations; 3rd Place at National Competition. Training includes hosting an
advanced HNT course.
Bomb Technicians: 12 Callout Operations; 5 Recoveries; 9 Operational Standbys.
10. REGULAR ITEMS
10.1. Public Hearing. presentation. discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2026-4658 amending the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the undated Economic Development
Master Plan.
Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer, explained that the proposed ordinance would
incorporate an updated Economic Development Master Plan into the City's Comprehensive Plan. The
first Economic Development Master Plan was adopted in 2013 and updated in 2020. This plan aims
to guide economic growth and development in College Station over the next five years. City staff
worked with TIP Strategies, Inc., (Tracye McDaniel, President, John Karras, VP Business
Development, and Erica Colston, Consultant to create this plan by collaborating closely with key
stakeholders.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW
About 140 unique participants contributed to this plan through multiple touchpoints
140+
COMMUNITY
TOUCHPOINTS
Connections made
during EDMP project
outreach.
85+
LEADERSHIP
TOUCHPOINTS
Business Over
Breakfast Event • City
Council, Economic
Development
Committee, and
Planning and Zoning
Commission Updates •
Steering Committee
Meetings
65+
ROUNDTABLE
PARTICIPANTS
Business Retention and
Expansion • City Staff
• Economic
Sustainability •
Education and
Workforce •
Entrepreneurship and
Innovation •
Infrastructure and Real
Estate Development
20+
ORGANIZATIONS
INTERVIEWED
In-depth conversations
with leaders in local
government, higher
education,
entrepreneurship, and
business.
SITE VISITS
CONDUCTED
In -person consultant
trips, including site
visits to potential and
emerging development
sites, commercial
areas, and quality -of -
place amenities.
Erica Colston and John Karras with TIP Strategics, stated that the plan was developed through
extensive engagement with community leaders from various sectors and analyzing data insights. It
identifies four main strategic focus areas: 1) creating unique districts to establish a distinct identity; 2)
developing industries to diversify the tax base; 3) promoting innovation to position College Station as
a hub for business and entrepreneurship; and 4) positioning the City as a proactive leader. These goals
are supported by measures to track progress and communicate successes. The plan also includes core
strategic actions, tactics, and aspirational case studies.
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ECONOMIC DATA ANALYSIS
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Population Change
City Share of MSA Population
Population Drives
Population Pyramid
Texas Triangle Peer Map
EMPLOYMENT & INDUSTRIES
Employment Trend
City Share of MSA Employment
Employment Annual Change
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Industry Employment Share of MSA
Net Employment Change by Industry
Industry Trends
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DYNAMICS
Texas Triangle Peer MSA Compansons
PRIORITY SECTOR ALIGNMENT
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INNOVATION
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WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT I Postsecondary
Awarding InalitNinen Map
Skills Needed
Jab Posting Trends
General Program Distribution
Detailed Program Distribution
General Program Trends
Detailed Program Trends
WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT I Alternative career paths
CrE Learners Map
Apprenticeship Trends
CAPITAL INVESTMENT I Private
Investment Value
Out of State Investors
Venture Equity Timeline
Investment Distilhuton
Investmem Destination
Venture Equity Destinations
Venture Equity Origins
CAPITAL INVESTMENT I Public
SCR / STTR Locations
Apprentice Organizations
Investment Timeline
Investment Origins
Venture Equity Stages
Venture Equity tnaestere
DPI R 1 STTR Timeline
CAPITAL IN VEST htEN T I Academic
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GOAL 1 OVERVIEW: IDENTITY
SBIR / STTR Recipients
R&D by Field el Study
1.1. Establish distinctive, place -based districts, promoting balance
between university and resident communities.
1.2. Launch a City real estate strategy that prioritizes prime site
opportunities.
1.3. Position College Station as a destination for year-round tourism
and asset activation.
1.4. Enhance specific quality of life factors Through connectivity and
place -based initiatives.
GOAL 2 OVERVIEW: INDUSTRY
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
2.1. Focus attraction and retention efforts on strategic growth areas
and target industries.
2.2. Enhance workforce and talent development efforts to meet
industry demand.
2.3. Support the growth of existing small businesses and local
market -serving entrepreneurs as important contributors to the
City's identity.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
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FISCAL TREKS
Revenuer: Debt
Property Taxes
Sales Taxes
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & LAND USE
Commercial Real Estate Comparisons
Commercial Real Estate Share of MSA
Commercial Real Estate Maps
Infrastructure & Devetopable Land Maps
Priority DWI/CIS & Density
GOAL 1 AT -A -GLANCE
4 Strategies to achieve the goal
17 Action items to accomplish strategies
30 Tactics for implementing actions
51 Total strategies, actions, & tactics
• Tax revenue from new
development/redevelopment projects
• Annual hotel tax revenues
SAMPLE METRICS
• Estimated return on investment (ROI) for real
estate projects
• Number of marketing touchpoints for districts
(e.g., web, social media, and print media)
GOAL 2 AT -A -GLANCE
3 Strategies to achieve the goal
15 Action items to accomplish strategies
37 Tactics for implementing actions
55 Total strategies, actions, & tactics
MEASURING SUCCESS
SAMPLE INDICATORS
Job creation/growth
• Tax base growth/diversification
SAMPLE METRICS
• Number of in -person visits to existing
businesses in College Station
• Number of meetings with corporate site
selectors, real estate professionals, landowners
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GOAL 3 OVERVIEW: INNOVATION
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
3.1. Retain and expand local science and tech -driven employers in
College Station across all industry types, with particular attention
to target sectors.
3.2. Attract science and tech -driven employers from competitive
markets by showcasing College Station's innovation ecosystem
assets across target sectors.
3.3. Enhance innovation ecosystem components that support science
and tech -based entrepreneurs, also known as startups, to
facilitate business growth.
GOAL 4 OVERVIEW: IGNITION
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
4.1. Ensure the effectiveness of the EDMP by enhancing partnerships
with local and regional partners through regular communications
and collaborations.
4.2. Position College Station as a strong regional and state -level
economic leader and business -friendly community.
4.3. Equip the City of College Station's economic development team
with tools, resources, and structure to deliver results in
implementation of the EDMP.
4.4. Bring awareness to the community about the City's economic
development goals and the importance of specific topics, like
redevelopment and innovation.
GOAL 3 AT -A -GLANCE
3 Strategies to achieve the goal
15 Action items to accomplish strategies
17 Tactics for implementing actions
35 Total strategies, actions, & tactics
MEASURING SUCCESS
SAMPLE INDICATORS
- Growth in incubator, accelerator, coworking, wet
lab space (by SF, or by number of entities)
• New patents/intellectual property registered
SAMPLE METRICS
• Number of startup founders participating in local
incubation or accelerator spaces
▪ Number of startup founders receiving technical
assistance
GOAL 4 AT -A -GLANCE
4 Strategies to achieve the goal
17 Action items to accomplish strategies
30 Tactics for implementing actions
51
Total strategies, actions, & tactics
MEASURING SUCCESS
SAMPLE INDICATORS
• Additional transportation routes (air, luxury bus)
between Texas Triangle cities
• Increase in working population aged 25-34
SAMPLE METRICS
• Attendance at industry conferences, local and
regional alliance meetings and events
• Number of "hits" to talent attraction specific
webpages and social media
Staff recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Economic Development
Committee reviewed it on February 2, 2026, and the Commission approved it with a 4-3 vote on
February 19, 2026, forwarding it to the City Council for consideration.
RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION STRUCTURE
STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT
• Regular Master
Plan updates
• Digital hub for
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and feedback
• Quarterly
summaries T
• Partner
roundtables •
LEADERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY
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City Council Oversight
Lead Convener: Economic Development & Tourism Departments
Working groups convene regularly to plan next steps and discuss progress
OVERSIGHT & TOOLS: Report progress, challenges, and lessons learned
Each Working Group will:
• Meet regularly for at least 6 months, identify resources, and reassess cadence at that time.
▪ Use the implementation matrix to manage initiatives for each goal area
- Leverage the City's Economic Development Committee to report progress.
Group members may change over time to better align with priority strategies, actions, or tactics
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At approximately 8:45 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
Padon Holt, College Station, emphasized the need for a business center and downtown environment
to attract young professionals, and highlighted the importance of preserving designated business areas
for future growth.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:51 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember White to postpone this item to March 26, 2026. Motion died
due to lack of second.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-4658,
amending the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the updated Economic Development Master Plan. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nichols recessed the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 9:21 p.m.
10.2. Presentation. discussion, and possible action on a Letter of Intent with The Station
Baseball. LLC relating to a baseball and softball complex in the Midtown Business Park.
Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer, stated that College Station is looking to boost sports
tourism and community amenities. The proposed Baseball & Softball Complex, in partnership with
Station Baseball, LLC, aims to create a Sports Resort Park featuring nine synthetic turf fields,
including a championship field, designed for tournaments and Brazos Valley Bombers games. The
project may also offer cabins, RV spaces, and recreational amenities to support visitors. With projected
tournaments, the project could generate around $28 million annually in economic benefits through
tourism and local spending. A non -binding LOI outlines key terms for a future Chapter 380 Economic
Development Agreement, setting the stage for formal negotiations and feasibility assessments.
If approved, the LOI would initiate a process where the Developer submits detailed documentation,
including a business plan, financial statements, and an independent market study. This information
will allow the City to assess the viability of the project before committing to any formal agreement.
Key Proposed Terms: Land Incentives
• 63-acre lease for Baseball & Softball Complex Site; option for 10-year extension if performance
metrics are met.
• 30-acre sale for hospitality amenities at $20,000 per acre.
City Financial Incentives
• Up to $20 million reimbursement for public -purpose improvements (fields, infrastructure,
utilities).
• 10-year property tax abatement for Baseball & Softball Complex improvements only.
• Clawbacks for non-performance; no City funds for hospitality site.
• City responsible for off -site utilities and roadway improvements.
Developer Commitments
• Raise $10—$20 million in equity and secure financing for $35—$50 million total project cost.
• Responsible for cost overruns, operations, maintenance, and long-term capital replacements.
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• Maintain a 12-month debt service reserve and ensure no more than $30 million debt on the
Baseball & Softball Complex Site.
Public Access & Community Benefits
• Public access Monday -Friday during evening hours at rates comparable to City facilities.
• City access on available weekends; Developer to provide a 6-12 month rolling calendar of events.
• Construction of public trails, noise buffering, and dark -sky lighting standards.
• Brazos Valley Bombers granted access to Championship Field for home games under a separate
use agreement.
Economic Impact
• Developer to host approximately 30 tournaments annually within 3 years.
• Estimated economic impact: $28 million annually (subject to market conditions).
• Tournament hotel is required within College Station city limits.
Operations & Facility Management
• Developer responsible for all daily operations, staffing, and maintenance.
• Developer to prioritize tournament programming and maintain high facility standards.
• City retains inspection rights to ensure compliance with maintenance requirements.
Capital Responsibility
• Developer responsible for maintaining a capital reserve fund.
• City may contribute to future improvements at its discretion, subject to performance metrics.
Next Steps
• Council consideration of LOI approval as a framework for negotiations.
• Developer to submit required documentation (business plan, financials, etc.) within 30 days.
• Developer to submit required market study (approximately 90 days).
• City to evaluate feasibility and negotiate definitive agreements, including Chapter 380 Economic
Development Agreement.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mcllhaney and a second by Councilmember
White, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a Letter of Intent with
The Station Baseball, LLC relating to a baseball and softball complex in Midtown Business Park. The
motion carried unanimously.
10.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02-26-26-10.3 authorizing
the City Manager to approve expenditures over $100.000 for maior tourism events that will
stimulate the local economy.
Bryan Woods, City Manager, explained that the current threshold for Council approval of expenditures
is $100,000. While adequate for most tourism activities, larger events often exceed this limit. Such
events are vital for tourism promotion and economic growth, but the $100,000 cap can cause delays,
and potentially risk missing opportunities. To be agile and able to act quickly, authorizing the City
Manager to approve expenditures over $100,000 for urgent large-scale tourism events should be
considered. If approved, this authority would be used only when quick action is required and will still
be subject to City Council ratification. These expenditures, funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund,
will be assessed for their return on investment and alignment with city goals.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution No. 02-26-26-10.3
authorizing the City Manager to approve expenditures over $100,000 for major tourism events that
will stimulate the local economy. The motion carried unanimously.
10.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of a Zoning Board
of Adjustments Board Chair.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, appointed Justin Collins as Chairperson
for the Zoning Board of Adjustments. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Items of Community Interest and Council Calendar: The Council may discuss upcoming
events and receive reports from a Council Member or City Staff about items of community
interest for which notice has not been given, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations
or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary or salutary recognitions of a
public official, public employee, or other citizen; reminders of upcoming events organized or
sponsored by the City of College Station; information about a social, ceremonial or community
event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the City of Colleee Station that is scheduled
to be attended by a Council Member, another city official or staff of the City of Colleee Station;
and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in
the City of Colleee Station that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Councilmember White provided an update regarding the College Station Parks Foundation's annual
fundraiser, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Wolf Pen Creek.
Mayor Nichols announced that the Mexican Border Service Statue Dedication will take place on
Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park.
11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a
report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards and
committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the last
council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Councilmember White reported on Legislative Engagement Committee.
Councilmember Yancy reported on the Interlocal Government Committee.
12. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
standing list of council generated future agenda items. A Council Member's or City Staffs
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request or
inauirv. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subiect on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future items at this time.
13. Adjournment.
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There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 10:07
p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
P. Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tanya Smith;'City Secretary
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